Virat Kohli’s bat works wonders for Akash Deep as India avert follow-on in Brisbane Test | Cricket News – Times of 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,…

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Morne Morkel reveals one area where Indian bowlers need to get better at | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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India vs Australia: Matthew Hayden slams Marnus Labuschagne for losing focus after Mohammed Siraj’s bail flip | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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Focus on Virat, Rohit: ‘Need right selectors for tough chat with big players’ | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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Brett Lee wants this pacer in Australia XI for Brisbane Test if he’s … | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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Mohammed Siraj reacts to ICC’s penalty on send-off row, says ‘I am going to …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Siraj. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj responded to the ICC‘s penalty over his send-off gesture to Australian batter Travis Head, during the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, with a composed statement while digressing from the burning issue.According to a report in Sydney Morning Herald, pace duo Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah…

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