#OnTheUp: Birthdays, auctions and hidden talent
There was kudos for Tim Paine's first win as captain.
Nathan Lyon-led bowling attack helps Australia level the series 1-1 as they beat India by 146 runs in the second Test in Perth. #AUSvIND REPORT 👇https://t.co/8MmFioFlqU pic.twitter.com/55myWBgBIt
— ICC (@ICC) December 18, 2018
Congrats to Aust & both teams for a terrific test series so far - well done. Loved it all. That’s the best test win for Aust in a long time. Tim Paine take a bow - we now have a test captain ! Lyon & Khawaja outstanding. Finch & Harris 0/100 on day 1 was the difference !!
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) December 18, 2018
Congratulations to Australia on a big comeback. The key was their opening partnership in the 1st innings & scoring 326. @mstarc56 & #Hazlewood didn’t allow good partnerships upfront in both the innings. @NathLyon421 continues his magic by picking crucial wickets. #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/QH59HSbtXA
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 18, 2018
Congratulations to Australia on this very comprehensive win. India will need to believe in themselves, learn from their mistakes and comeback stronger in Melbourne
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 18, 2018
Wow what a test match and series so far. Absolute high level of skills on show from both teams played with great passion and competitiveness. Aust too big and strong in Perth but expect India to feel more comfortable in Melb and Syd.#welovetestcricket
— Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) December 18, 2018
Yes boys! So happy for the @cricketcomau guys 👏🏽👍🏽🏏 https://t.co/c1dvFXHHx5
— Jessica Jonassen (@JJonassen21) December 18, 2018
Tough, uncompromising, don’t take a backward step cricket from the entire team. What a brilliant win from 🇦🇺 bring on Boxing Day!
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) December 18, 2018
You bloody beauty 😍🙌🏼 what a match! Proud. What a series this will be. 🥊 #AUSvIND 🇦🇺 https://t.co/1LScExjINF
— Megan Schutt (@megan_schutt) December 18, 2018
In Wellington, Tom Latham scored a magnificent double-century to help New Zealand post a mammoth 578.
Tom Latham speaks to @radiosportnz following a day he will never forget in Wellington #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/XeZACuTUht
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 17, 2018
Sri Lanka, however, have taken the challenge head on!
😮 Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews bat the entire day four!
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 18, 2018
🇱🇰 259/3 | 37 runs behind 🏏
CARD | https://t.co/eAi0AmMOt9 pic.twitter.com/BoY7sGU7Hj
What an effort by @Angelo69Mathews and @KusalMendis1 keep going. Under pressure showing maturity and class.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) December 18, 2018
What an outstanding day of test cricket well played @Angelo69Mathews @KusalMendis1 .keep going boys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Upul Tharanga (@upultharanga44) December 18, 2018
Meanwhile, Alyssa Healy gave us some #WifeGoals in making a strong point and Lisa Sthalekar summed up the reaction from us all
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) December 13, 2018
More than 350 players will go under the hammer for the IPL auction, where we have a new auctioneer this time around
Meet the VIVO IPL auctioneer, Hugh Edmeades #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/UdgPwEKlSg
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 17, 2018
You can have your say in our IPL poll right here!
Who will be the most expensive buy? Which team looks the strongest already? Which late entrant are you excited about?
— ICC (@ICC) December 18, 2018
Have your say in our latest #IPLAuction2019 poll! ⬇️https://t.co/HdruFZIYs6 pic.twitter.com/5dpzSOuAto
Elsewhere, an Indian great wished Yuvraj Singh on his birthday in a 'Very Very Special' way
Suitable doses of UV rays cause the body to produce vitamin D, suitable time our UV at the crease produces Vitamin E -Entertainment. Many more happy returns of the day @YUVSTRONG12 , may you continue to inspire #HappyBirthdayYuvi pic.twitter.com/TCxCE7cDWh
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 12, 2018
Meanwhile, Maitlan Brown, quite ironically has left us 'opened-mouthed' ...
Umm what? Check out Maitlan Brown’s hidden talent 😮🤭🥴 #GETONRED pic.twitter.com/E4aqOM3EwI
— Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL) November 30, 2018