(Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) MUMBAI: He may have been going through a prolonged slump, but former India batter and currently a member of the BCCI’s Cricket advisory Committee (CAC) Jatin Paranjape has backed star batter Virat Kohli to come good in the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will begin in Perth from Friday with the…
Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his resilient batting against Australia’s bowling attack, shared his insights on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting Friday in Perth.He believes KL Rahul should occupy the crucial number three position. Pujara also expressed confidence in Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s abilities, drawing a parallel with David Warner‘s prime form.“I don’t know the batting order. I…
Jasprit Bumrah addresses the media at Optus Stadium in Perth. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Because Jasprit Bumrah has always enjoyed accountability and taking on challenging tasks, he is excited about the chance to captain India against bitter rivals Australia in a highly anticipated Test series opener in their home ground. Following the…
Virat Kohli and Steve Smith. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Both Virat Kohli and Steve Smith are going through a lean patch. Both former captains of their respective teams and both batting greats.Ahead of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which begins in Perth from Friday, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has…
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,…
Jasprit Bumrah speaks during a press conference at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 21, 2024. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to lead India in the first Test of this edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia starting in Perth from Friday.Addressing a press…
Mohammed Shami and Sanjay Manjrekar (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami on Thursday took to Instagram to humorously respond to former cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar’s remarks about his potential drop in value at the upcoming IPL auction. Manjrekar had suggested that Shami’s injury history could make franchises cautious, even as the…
Mohammed Shami. (Photo by Gareth Copley via Getty Images) Medical team travelling with him monitors weight, timeline of another 10 days to judge fitnessNEW DELHI: As Indian cricket holds its breath over Mohammed Shami‘s fitness, TOI has learnt that the Indian cricket board’s (BCCI) medical team have a tentative timeline of another 10 days to…
Harbhajan Singh (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh voiced his concerns about the team’s composition ahead of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.Team India is reportedly considering giving all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy his first Test cap in the opening match. Nitish has received an unexpected call-up…
NEW DELHI: The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked discussions about India’s bowling attack, especially with veteran pacer Mohammed Shami‘s absence. Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden shared his insights on potential replacements, focusing on Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep.Hayden acknowledged Prasidh Krishna’s strong showing in a recent unofficial Test against Australia A. However, he believes Akash…
