Travis Head. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Travis Head‘s stunning 140-run knock powered Australia to a 10-wicket win over India in the second Test in Adelaide and level the five-match series 1-1 in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.The knock in Adelaide earned Head his eighth player-of-the-match award in just 51 Tests. Considered a big…
Cheteshwar Pujara (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara has shared his thoughts on potential adjustments to India’s playing eleven for the crucial third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. He suggested that Washington Sundar might replace Ravichandran Ashwin. He also expressed support for pacer Harshit Rana despite a poor outing in the second Test…
Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: X) Rohit Sharma had a forgettable return as India captain and batter in the second Test at Adelaide, which former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and batter Cheteshwar Pujara see as a worry for the visitors going ahead in the five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy.India lost the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval…
(Cricket Australia Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara attributed India’s disappointing batting performance in Adelaide to the players’ lack of experience with the pink ball.After securing a commanding 157-run first-innings lead, Australia further tightened their grip on day two by reducing India to 128/5 in their second innings.Rishabh Pant and rookie all-rounder Nitish…
NEW DELHI: Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is known for giving his counterparts a run for their money, as seen during India’s last two tours Down Under, where he engaged in sledging with Australian players behind the stumps.Pant’s chatter behind the stumps also grabbed attention when it was picked up by the stump mic. On the…
Usman Khawaja (Screengrab Photo) Usman Khawaja reminisced about a memorable catch he took during the 2018 Adelaide Test match. He vividly recalled dismissing Virat Kohli, the then-Indian captain, with a spectacular catch at gully.Kohli, who was leading a relatively inexperienced Indian side, was out for a mere three runs. Khawaja’s catch significantly impacted the game,…
Virat Kohli standing outside the crease (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli walked out to bat when India were in a spot of bother at 14/2 after 11 overs against Australia in Perth on Friday. Both the left-handers — Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal — were back in the hut and the onus was now on…
File image of Cheteshwar Pujara (PTI Photo) Cheteshwar Pujara playing the role of an anchor during India’s back-to-back Border Gavaskar Trophy triumphs on their last two tours of Australia was missed by the visitors who had a batting collapse on Friday in their first innings of the Perth Test.FOLLOW LIVE: 1st Test, Day 2“Pujara is…
Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his resilient batting against Australia’s bowling attack, shared his insights on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting Friday in Perth.He believes KL Rahul should occupy the crucial number three position. Pujara also expressed confidence in Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s abilities, drawing a parallel with David Warner‘s prime form.“I don’t know the batting order. I…
File photo of Cheteshwar Pujara. Rohit Sharma’s absence from the first Test against Australia due to the birth of his second child could be a crucial aspect in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As one of India’s most experienced and reliable batters, his unavailability raises questions about the balance of the team, especially given the high…
