NEW DELHI: For assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, ensuring that players remain mentally secure is essential as the team management aims to “build a strong core” for Indian cricket over the next two crucial years.During this period, India will participate in key events, such as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against Australia in November, the…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand, starting October 16, India’s star batsman Virat Kohli was spotted at Mumbai airport, surrounded by a sea of paparazzi and media.One photographer caught Kohli off guard with an enthusiastic comment, saying, “BGT mein aag lagani hai (You have to light up the Border-Gavaskar…
<p>Prithvi Shaw (PTI Photo)</p><p><br></p> NEW DELHI: India have a settled opening combination in Tests but the side is likely to have a reserve opener in the upcoming five-Test series vs Australia. It’s a long tour starting next month and the men’s senior selection committee would look to cover all bases while finalising the squad sheet….
NEW DELHI: A hilarious incident unfolded during Australia’s Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia when star bowler Nathan Lyon was spotted rummaging through the bushes in search of a lost ball.During the game, a batter hit the ball with such force that it soared over the fence. Lyon searched for the…
(Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant‘s unbeaten 89* at the Gabba in 2021 is a story of courage, resilience, and the unflinching spirit of Indian cricket. It was January 19, 2021, the final day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher.India were in a series decider against Australia…
NEW DELHI: Sledging has been a hallmark of the India vs Australia Test cricket rivalry, adding a layer of intensity to their encounters. Australian teams, known for their aggressive on-field tactics, often employed verbal exchanges to unsettle opponents.India, initially more restrained, began to respond in kind, especially under captains like Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli,…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Star Australian cricketer Steve Smith has expressed respect for India’s dominance ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, acknowledging the challenge his team faces.In a bold statement featured in a Star Sports promo for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Steve Smith highlighted the significance of the series,…
Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins (Getty Images) Cricket has produced plenty of intense rivalries over the years in its 147 years of history. One of the most famous of them all is the rivalry between England and Australia, renowned as The Ashes. But in recent years, another rivalry has captured the attention of cricket fans,…
Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli feels that the fierce rivalry between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has evolved over the years.Initially marked by intensity and fierce competition, Kohli noted that the relationship has shifted towards respect especially after India’s two successive Test series Down Under.Regarded as…
Mohammed Shami. (Pic Credit – X) Shami has been away from action since the World Cup final last year but is likely to return to action in the home Tests vs New ZealandNEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami has been sweating it out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) newly inaugurated Centre of…
