India boycott press match after media battles

India boycott press match after media battles

Aggrieved at their treatment in Australia over the past few days,sections of the Indian team and travelling media have boycotted a prearranged press match against local counterparts that was meant to be played on Sunday afternoon.

  • byDaniel Brettig

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