Ricky Ponting reveals Steve Smith’s observations: What makes facing Jasprit Bumrah so difficult? | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Steve Smith. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has shed light on his conversation with Steve Smith during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, specifically focusing on the challenges posed by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah was a dominant force in the series, claiming…

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If Virat Kohli retires from Tests right now, there’s only one team losing out, it’s India: Michael Clarke | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed his strong support for Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli, stating that if he was captain he would “fight with the team management” to ensure Kohli remains in the squad despite his recent struggles in Test cricket. Clarke made these remarks on the Beyond23 Cricket podcast, where…

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The curious case of Abhimanyu Easwaran: A perpetual wait for maiden India cap | Cricket News – Times of India

Abhimanyu Easwaran. (Pic Credit – X) Young Indian player Abhimanyu Easwaran’s cricketing journey is a tale of grit and patience. Despite a stellar domestic record, including consistent performances for Bengal and India A, the domestic doyen continues to wait for his maiden India cap. Poll What Do You Think About Abhimanyu Easwaran’s Continued Patience for…

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‘Don’t kill the golden goose’: Former India batter urges caution in appointing Jasprit Bumrah as captain | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah captained the Indian team in a couple of Tests.With Rohit Sharma absent from the series opener due to personal reasons and also missing out the last Test after dropping himself, Bumrah guided the team to victory in Perth but…

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Jasprit Bumrah retains top spot; Rishabh Pant jumps to 9th in ICC Test Rankings | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has solidified his position at the summit of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings, maintaining his career-best rating of 908. Despite being sidelined from bowling in the second innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy finale due to a back spasm, Bumrah’s earlier efforts were enough…

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‘This guy’s a freak’: Michael Clarke in awe of ‘best ever’ Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah celebrating (AP Photo) Jasprit Bumrah was not just the toast of the nation back home during the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) but also hailed as a modern-day great by the Australian fans and cricket fraternity for his exploits during India’s tour Down Under. On that note, former Australian captain Micahel Clarke feels Bumrah…

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IND vs AUS: ICC rates SCG pitch as ‘satisfactory’ | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The International Cricket Council has given a ‘satisfactory’ rating for the seamer-friendly, grassy pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the fifth and final deciding Test of the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Cricket Australia informed in a media release on Wednesday. The match saw Australia beat India by six wickets inside three days. With their…

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‘A lovely person’: Sam Konstas reveals details of chat with Virat Kohli after ‘shoulder-bump’ incident | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas (Photo: Video grab) NEW DELHI: Young Australian batter Sam Konstas opened up about his ‘shoulder bump’ encounter with Indian star Virat Kohli during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reflecting on the intense showdown and a post-match conversation, the 19-year-old described Kohli as “down to earth” and…

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‘Go back and play some domestic cricket’: Ravi Shastri to ‘out-of-form’ Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – Times of India

Ravi Shastri, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has called on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to participate in domestic cricket to rejuvenate their Test careers following a string of underwhelming performances. Shastri, speaking on The ICC Review, emphasised that a stint in red-ball domestic cricket could not…

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