NEW DELHI: India’s tour of Australia in 1999-2000 was a forgettable one. India lost all three Tests and there were only two Indian batsmen to hit centuries across the three Tests. One was captain Sachin Tendulkar, who hit 116 in the second Test at the MCG and the second was a batsman who could probably…
NEW DELHI: Virender Sehwag, the explosive Indian opener who has amassed over 8,000 runs in both Test and ODI cricket, is renowned for his aggressive batting style. R Ashwin, India’s ace spinner, once mentioned that Sehwag does not consider off-spinners as true bowlers.Such was Sehwag’s aura that he could be singing Hindi songs while smashing…
NEW DELHI: India batting great Rahul Dravid has a stellar record against Australia, one of the most dominant teams during his era. His performances, especially in Test cricket, are particularly memorable, with several iconic innings against the Aussies.Dravid’s first tour to Australia in 1999 was nothing short of disastrous with a highest score of 35…
NEW DELHI: What would you do if you’re batting on 195 and get a full toss on the middle stump? If the team is three wickets down having just lost Sachin Tendulkar, you’d probably play it safe. But if you’re Virender Sehwag, then you’ll look to smash the ball out of the stadium. That’s exactly…
NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, was known for a wide array of classic shots that demonstrated his technical brilliance and adaptability. Tendulkar’s shot-making was a perfect blend of technical mastery and timing. His ability to play a wide range of strokes against all types of bowling made him…
NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar had a remarkable cricketing career in Australia, where he built a reputation as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. Sachin’s performances in Australia, particularly against the formidable Australian bowling attack, stand out as some of the most iconic moments in cricket history. When Tendulkar landed in…
Sachin Tendulkar‘s unbeaten 241 against Australia in the 2003-04 Sydney Test is remembered not just for the volume of runs but for the sheer discipline and control he exhibited.Tendulkar, the legendary batsman, encountered a challenging period in the latter part of 2003 when it came to Test cricket. By the time he reached the Sydney…
NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar not only perfected the upper cut shot off fast bowlers, he also made it quite popular.Be it off searing pace deliveries by Brett Lee in Test matches in Australia or by Shoaib Akhtar in the 2003 ODI World Cup clash in Centurion, Tendulkar played the upper cut shot…
NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has showered praise on former India captain Virat Kohli, describing him as a “global superstar in the world of sports,” transcending cricket alone.Kohli, who boasts a massive fan following on social media, has garnered admiration not only for his cricketing prowess but also for his broader impact…
NEW DELHI: With the announcement of India’s T20 World Cup squad expected in the coming weeks, Australian cricket legend Brett Lee believes that Team India, despite their loss in the ICC ODI World Cup final at home, will be the frontrunners for the title in the 2024 edition. The coveted tournament is scheduled to commence…
