The Test mace (Photo Credit: @ICC on X) The debate around the idea of a two-tier system for Tests is one of most discussed topics in world cricket at the moment, with former players voicing themselves out with strong views. In that line, ex-South Africa captain Graeme Smith has expressed his disapproval of the idea,…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Travis Head, Jasprit Bumrah and Scott Boland. (Pics Credit – X) The recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy delivered stellar performances and intense on-field rivalries between India and Australia, setting the stage for a dream combined XI featuring the best from both sides.India suffered a crushing six-wicket defeat to Australia in the fifth and deciding…
India cricketers during the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: By losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-3, India did not qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final scheduled for June 2025 at Lord’s.The finalists are South Africa and Australia, both securing their spots through consistent performances…
Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar recently expressed his support for Rohit Sharma‘s decision to skip the Sydney Test. He praised Sharma’s captaincy and described him as a ‘superstar.’ He questioned why Sharma is facing criticism for his selfless decision instead of being praised for prioritising the team’s chances of winning over his personal performance.Akhtar shared his…
Jasprit Bumrah gestures towards Sam Konstas after dismissing Usman Khawaja in Sydney. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian opener Sam Konstas, who had a heated argument with India captain Jasprit Bumrah, has come under fire for his strategy in the last over of the first day of the SCG Test.Before Usman Khawaja, Australia‘s…
Indian players walks off the field after losing the fourth test cricket match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (AP Photo) South Africa secured their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final after a thrilling two-wicket victory against Pakistan in Centurion.This makes them the first team to qualify for the final, scheduled to…
Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Marnus Labuschagne‘s second-innings 70 prevented an Australian collapse on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.This followed Labuschagne first-innings score of 72.Jasprit Bumrah‘s impressive spell earlier in the day had left the Australian team struggling.After the close of play on the fourth day, Labuschagne…
Virat Kohli‘s controversial shoulder-bump to Australia‘s teenage debutant Sam Konstas on the first day of the fourth Test was expected to turn the Melbourne crowd hostile towards the Indian batting legend, but some of the fans probably took it a little too far by passing comments that upset Kohli while he was walking back to…
Scott Boland, the Australian seamer, reflected on his memorable debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as he prepares for the Boxing Day Test. He vividly remembers his six-wicket haul against England in the 2021 Boxing Day Test.Boland’s remarkable 6-7 spell helped Australia secure an innings and 14-run victory, ensuring they retained the Ashes.“It’s funny….
Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after dismissing Travis Head (Agency Photo) In India’s last two Test tours of Australia, the factor that has remained constant is the threat posed by premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, which coincides with the fact that India finished those tours with historic series wins. And on his third trip Down Under, Bumrah continues…
