Virat Kohli‘s former teammate Ravichandran Ashwin shared an incident from the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, saying that the ex-India captain’s advice to fast bowler Akash Deep backfired because he did not understand the mindset of a bowler.The incident happened during the third Test in Gabba, with the five-match series tied at 1-1 after India…
On day four of the Brisbane Test, India successfully avoided the follow-on, thanks to a determined last-wicket stand between Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah. This partnership significantly hampered Australia’s chances of winning, especially after Josh Hazlewood’s injury.Akash Deep played an aggressive role in the partnership to alleviate the pressure, while Bumrah, at the other end,…
NEW DELHI: When things don’t go your way, frustration tends to creep in. This is exactly what happened with Rohit Sharma, as the Indian captain was seen losing his cool on Day 3 of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Monday.As Australia frustrated India at the start of play, Rohit appeared visibly unhappy…
File image of India’s chief coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: X) India’s woes in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy continued to deepen as the visitors once again find their backs to the wall in the Brisbane Test after Rohit Sharma‘s decision to bowl first at the Gabba backfired and Australia raced…
Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel acknowledged on Sunday that their bowlers struggled to implement strategies against Australian batter Travis Head‘s century. He emphasised the need for improvement, particularly during the crucial period between overs 50 and 80 with the older ball.Head and Steve Smith‘s…
Marnus Labuschagne and Mohammed Siraj (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden criticised Marnus Labuschagne for being distracted by Mohammed Siraj’s playful behaviour during Day 2 of the Brisbane Test on Sunday. Siraj attempted to unsettle batsmen by employing various tactics, including a notable moment when he approached Labuschagne’s end to adjust…
Mohammed Siraj (Photo Source: X) Mohammed Siraj continued to face hostility from the crowds in Australia as he was booed at the Gabba on Saturday when he came on to bowl in the third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.Siraj’s aggressive show during two separate incidents in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide made him a…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Photo Source: X) In all likelihood, India’s ongoing tour could be the last one Down Under for stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. But on pace-friendly Australian soil, which makes run-scoring a tough job, the focus is always on the batters and fast bowlers. And…
NEW DELHI: Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has backed Josh Hazlewood‘s return for the Brisbane Test in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, highlighting his experience and effectiveness.Following Hazlewood’s side strain, Scott Boland stepped in for the Adelaide Test and delivered a remarkable performance, securing five wickets and disrupting India’s batting lineup. However, with Hazlewood regaining…
Virat Kohli at Optus Stadium on November 19, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Virat Kohli was seen rolling his arm in the nets in Adelaide on Tuesday as Indian pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, alongside seam-bowling allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, endured a rather quiet outing. Kohli has prior…
