R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo) Off-spinner’s retirement marks end of famed ‘spin twins’ but allrounder says no one is irreplaceableMELBOURNE: In one sudden move, a citadel lies in ruins. The Ravindra Jadeja-Ravichandran Ashwin combine, one of the game’s greatest ever spin-bowling pairs, has met an untidy end with Ashwin’s abrupt retirement.If the end…
Rohit Sharma walks back dejected after being dismissed by Pat Cummins at The Gabba in Brisbane. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images) BRISBANE: Australia captain Pat Cummins was off for a mini victory lap and the celebration, with some spot hops, even got Mitchell Marsh going as the hosts saw the back of Rohit Sharma. The…
Rachel Khawaja and Jess Head (Screengrab Photo) Australian cricketer Travis Head achieved a remarkable feat on Saturday, breaking day-night Test records at the Adelaide Oval during the match against India. He smashed fastest century in day-night Tests.Jess expressed her joy at witnessing the century and highlighted the emotional connection the Adelaide Oval holds for their…
Australian captain Pat Cummins has achieved significant milestones in his cricketing career, including ODI World Cup and Ashes victories. However, winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India remains a key aspiration. He is optimistic about achieving this goal despite Australia‘s recent loss in the first Test.Cummins debuted in Test cricket in 2011 and played his first…
Sunil Gavaskar and Travis Head NEW DELHI: Australia’s Travis Head has dismissed Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar‘s remarks about Josh Hazlewood‘s side strain injury, calling them “pretty funny” and suggesting they were an attempt to stir controversy after Australia’s heavy defeat in the first Test against India in Perth. Hazlewood was ruled out of the second…
Usman Khawaja (Screengrab Photo) Usman Khawaja reminisced about a memorable catch he took during the 2018 Adelaide Test match. He vividly recalled dismissing Virat Kohli, the then-Indian captain, with a spectacular catch at gully.Kohli, who was leading a relatively inexperienced Indian side, was out for a mere three runs. Khawaja’s catch significantly impacted the game,…
KL Rahul, left, and teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal in Perth, Australia. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: From a dramatic collapse to a remarkable recovery, India’s fortunes shifted dramatically on the second day of the first Test in Perth. After losing 10 wickets in two sessions on the opening day, India’s openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul staged…
Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. (Photo credit: Cricket Australia) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off on Friday at the Optus Stadium in Perth, marking the start of a five-Test series between hosts Australia and India. The clash promises high drama as India, having dominated the rivalry in recent years,…
Indian cricket team (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy is just around the corner, set to kick off in Perth on November 22. The five-match Test series between India and Australia is one of the most prestigious encounters in international cricket, and the excitement is building as Team India has officially arrived Down…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of India’s greatest modern-day cricketers, began their international careers around the same time, and both had humble beginnings before rising to global stardom. Their early career journey together is marked by a mixture of learning, growth, and moments of brilliance. Rohit made his ODI debut in June…
