Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma dismisses knee injury fears | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Prior to the Boxing Day Test, India captain Rohit Sharma maintained the suspense surrounding his batting position by dismissing concerns over a knee injury he sustained during practice on Tuesday, stating everything was OK. During Sunday’s training session at the MCG, Rohit was struck in the…

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Rohit Sharma: ‘1-1 after three Tests a fair reflection of how both teams have played’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As India gear up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma was a picture of confidence at the pre-match conference on Tuesday.Addressing reporters, the Indian captain lauded his team for the brilliant…

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‘Even Sehwag was an aggressive player’: Pujara criticises Jaiswal for rushing things | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal. (AP Photo) Cheteshwar Pujara has offered advice to young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal amidst the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Pujara believes Jaiswal is rushing his batting approach and should take more time at the crease.Jaiswal has accumulated 193 runs across three Test matches. A significant portion, 161 runs, came during his impressive second innings performance…

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‘Indian bowling looking a little weak’: Cheteshwar Pujara raises concerns ahead of Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia starting Thursday, veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has raised concerns about the visitors’ bowling line-up, expressing doubts about its ability to collectively take 20 wickets. Pujara believes the current combination appears weak in comparison to the demands of a Test match.Barring Jasprit Bumrah’s 21 wickets…

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IND vs AUS: Simon Katich advises Australian batters against over aggression when facing Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after taking the wicket of Usman Khawaja. (PTI photo) Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has urged Australia’s batters to adopt a strategic approach against India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, emphasising the importance of rotating the strike and maintaining a strong defence. Katich highlighted Bumrah’s exceptional control and rarity of loose deliveries, advising…

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‘Watched Jasprit Bumrah, spoke to KL Rahul’: Sam Konstas ready for Indian challenge in Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Sam Konstas and Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia’s rookie opener Sam Konstas has devised a plan to tackle the Indian bowlers, particularly pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, as he gears up for a likely Test debut in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.The 19-year-old was drafted into the…

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Will Jasprit Bumrah’s genius inspire his fellow pacers in Melbourne Test? | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (AFP Photo) MELBOURNE: Keep calm and listen to Jasprit Bumrah. That seems to be the mantra for India’s under-pressure support cast of pace bowlers going into the all-important fourth Test. As the frontline pacers hit the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, Bumrah’s towering presence in this India squad was in…

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