India trail Oz by 422 runs at end of day two as Smith's 192 guides hosts to gigantic 530

Murali VijayMelbourne, Dec 27 : India trail Australia by 422 runs with nine wickets remaining at the draw of stumps on the second day of the fiercely competed third Test in Melbourne.

Resuming batting on the second day, skipper Steve Smith played an impressive knock of 192 runs to guide Australia's total 530.

Returning pace all rounder Ryan Harris contributed vital 74 runs, with wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin scoring an impressive half century in the hosts' massive first innings total.

As India went into bat after rounding off the Australian batting line-up for 530 , they amassed 108 runs for the loss of opener Shikhar Dhawan's wicket at the draw of stumps on day two of the Boxing Day Test.

Alan Irvine not sure of remaining West Brom's manager post 3-1 loss to Man City

London, Dec 27 - West Bromwich Albion football team manager Alan Irvine is not sure if he would remain as the club's boss following their 3-1 humbling by defending champions Manchester City.

West Brom's 3-1 loss to City left Irvine's men two points above the relegation zone after a run of two wins in 12 games. Irvine is favourite to become the first Premier League manager to be sacked.

Irvine said that the chairman would make a decision as far as that is concerned, adding that he cannot control it. He claimed that he is not necessarily confident about it because he doesn't know what the thinking is, the BBC reported.

Microsoft CEO Nadella keen to take up 'Digital India'

New Delhi, Dec 27 - Microsoft Corporation CEO, Satya Nadella met Communications and Information Technology (IT) Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, and discussed about 'Digital India'.

"I have an aspiration that in this mobile and cloud world we can empower every Indian individual, citizen of India, every business organisation and institution in India, to be able to thrive with new technology, so I am looking forward to being part of both your 'Digital India' and 'Make in India'," said Nadella.

'McFarland, USA' trailer released

Los Angeles: Actor Kevin Costner-starrer Disney' film 'McFarland, USA' has released it first trailer. The sports films follows the 1987 true story of a farming-town in California, where teacher Jim White (Costner) finds inspiration in the town's youth.

Discovering a group of boys with exceptional running ability, the coach sets up a cross-country team and enters them into competitions.

The boys find that they need to overcome various difficulties in order to become champions, and the team learn a lot about one another when the pressure is raised.

Microsoft CEO calls on PM Modi

Narendra Modi Satya NadellaNew Delhi, Dec 26 : Microsoft Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Satya Na

Robbie Williams likes to Skype wife before performing on stage

Robbie WilliamsWashington, Dec 26 : Robbie Williams recently admitted that he chats with his wife Ayda Fie

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