Sun Dec 08 06:37:27 UTC 2024: ## Australia Dominates Pink-Ball Test, Crushes India; Root Achieves 36th Century
**Sydney, Australia/Wellington, New Zealand:** Australia secured a resounding 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test match, continuing their dominance in pink-ball cricket. Meanwhile, in other cricket news, England’s Joe Root smashed his 36th Test century, surpassing Rahul Dravid’s record for fastest to reach the milestone.
Root’s century, achieved with a daring reverse scoop shot, came in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington. He reached the milestone in 127 balls, further solidifying his position as one of the most successful batsmen in current Test cricket. His achievement also highlights a significant disparity in recent century totals between Root (19 centuries since 2021) and other leading batsmen like Virat Kohli (4 centuries since 2019).
Other headlines include ongoing political turmoil in Syria, with reports of rebel forces seizing Damascus and the fall of the Assad regime, and the planned “Delhi Chalo March” by Indian farmers. Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar also announced his intention to help former cricketer Vinod Kambli regain his footing.
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