Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Frustration and disappointment were evident on India pacer Akash Deep‘s face as the 18-year-old repeatedly beat the bat, particularly against Steve Smith, during the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane.Having missed the first two Tests, Akash Deep was brought in to replace Harshit Rana….
Akash Deep (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India pacer Akash Deep experienced a challenging series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, claiming five wickets across two Test matches in Australia’s 3-1 victory. Despite his modest wicket tally, the Bengal pacer consistently troubled the Australian batsmen with his line and length, though fortune wasn’t on his side as edges…
Sunil Gavaskar shares take on Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal mix-up (Photo Credits: Screengrab / Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar weighed in on young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unfortunate run-out during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar explained that the mix-up between the India opener and…
Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Video Grab) MELBOURNE: In just 28 deliveries, India lost the advantage they had built for most of the afternoon at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). From a solid 153/2, the hosts collapsed to 159/5 in what was a mad period of 30 minutes on Day 2 of the ongoing Boxing…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia starting Thursday, veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has raised concerns about the visitors’ bowling line-up, expressing doubts about its ability to collectively take 20 wickets. Pujara believes the current combination appears weak in comparison to the demands of a Test match.Barring Jasprit Bumrah’s 21 wickets…
Jasprit Bumrah (AFP Photo) MELBOURNE: Keep calm and listen to Jasprit Bumrah. That seems to be the mantra for India’s under-pressure support cast of pace bowlers going into the all-important fourth Test. As the frontline pacers hit the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, Bumrah’s towering presence in this India squad was in…
NEW DELHI: India pacer Akash Deep lauded seasoned campaigner Jasprit Bumrah for his unwavering support and guidance, which has been instrumental in helping him perform better during his maiden tour of Australia.Akash Deep, who did not feature in the playing XI for the first two Tests against Australia, was brought in to replace Harshit Rana…
Travis Head (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: The series is currently tied at 1-1, and Team India will look to come out all guns blazing as they aim to take the lead against Australia in the fourth Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, starting December 26. India previously secured back-to-back series wins in Australia, first…
Young fan celebrating (Screengrab Photo) Travis Head walked to the crease brimming with confidence. His recent form has been exceptional, with centuries in his last two Test matches.Head’s dominance was evident.Australia had been in a commanding position with a lead of over 200 runs in the second innings when Head arrived at the crease. The…
Akash Deep during Day 5 of the third Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane. (Photo by David Gray/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The fifth day of the third Test between India and Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba in Brisbane got underway on schedule.The day’s proceedings started with Australia…
