Wednesday Dec 31 06:23 AEDT

MS Dhoni retires from Test cricket

MS Dhoni shakes hands with Chris Rogers. (AAP)

Virat Kohli will lead India in the Fourth Test at the SCG after MS Dhoni retired from Test cricket, with immediate effect.

Fourth Test: Agar joins Aussie squad

Renegades return: Pattinson stars in win

Scorecard: Renegades v Thunder

Australia regain Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia has regained the Border-Gavaskar trophy despite being unable to clinch victory in the Boxing Day Test.

Scorecard: Australia v India - Third Test

One run: Marsh falls cruelly short of final day ton

Cheeky plaudit: Warne claims credit for Starc form

Virat Kohli looks at the umpire following Brad Haddin's sledge. (Getty)

Haddin targets Kohli with sledges

Virat Kohli and Brad Haddin added more heat to what has been a combustible Boxing Day Test on the final day.

Haddin tactic: Indians will keep using bouncer

Test skipper: Smith sets the bar high

Warner injury: Aussies upbeat over star

Ashton Agar of the Scorchers celebrates taking a catch to dismiss Sixers batsman Nic Maddinson. (Getty)

Scorchers end Sixers unbeaten BBL run

Sydney Sixers' gun attack was outshone by the Perth Scorchers' unheralded quicks their BBL loss at the SCG.

Scorecard: Scorchers v Sixers

WC bound: Flintoff defends Maxwell

BBL return: Pattinson named for Renegades

NZ completes greatest Test year

New Zealand completed the most successful year in their history with an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.

Scorecard: NZ v Sri Lanka - First Test

Weak end: Windies collapse after twin tons

Scorecard: Proteas v West Indies - Second Test

Glenn Maxwell is bowled after leaving the ball. (Getty)

Maxwell shocker punctuates Stars' loss

Glenn "Big Show" Maxwell transformed into cricket's "No Show" with an embarrassing Big Bash dismissal.

Scorecard: Heat v Stars

Player profile: Glenn Maxwell

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