R Ashwin retired from international cricket after the third Test against Australia. (Image: Getty Images/ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated R Ashwin on his retirement from international cricket. Modi acknowledged Ashwin’s significant contributions to the sport and expressed how much he will be missed. He noted that Ashwin’s jersey number 99 would be particularly missed…
BRISBANE: The announcement was made. R Ashwin was no longer going to be an India cricketer and as the whole of India reacted to the shocking retirement, there was this stormy calm at The Gabba. The drizzle continued and the floodlights were still on as the broadcast crew worked in overdrive to safely pack their…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Screengrab Photo) NEW DELHI: In the third India vs Australia Test at the Gabba, former Indian captain Virat Kohli devised a perfect plan to dismiss the in-form Travis Head.The left-hander, fresh from scoring two centuries in the ongoing series, appeared confident, with Australia holding a 201-run lead on the fifth…
Nathon Lyon and Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo) Josh Hazlewood is likely to be absent for the remaining Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches due to a right calf strain. The injury occurred during the third Test at the Gabba, as confirmed by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.This injury also prevented Hazlewood from participating in the Brisbane Test, impacting Australia’s…
NEW DELHI: The Gabba Test is poised for a draw as weather conditions predict a 90% chance of rain on Day 5, potentially washing out play. Both India and Australia have fought hard in this gripping contest, but the looming rain threatens to deny cricket fans a conclusive result.As players prepare for the final day…
Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep. (Pic Credit – X) The follow-on rule is basically used to enforce a batting team’s second innings immediately after their first innings in Test cricket if they fail to score a minimum threshold in comparison to the opponent’s first innings total.The follow-on is applied in matches spanning five days or…
Sanjay Manjrekar (X Photo) Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned the effectiveness of the Indian team’s batting coach. He believes it’s time for a closer look at the coaching role, given the team’s recent batting struggles.“I guess the time has come to scrutinise the role of a batting coach in the Indian team. Why…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood once again dismantled India’s top order, leaving the visitors in deep trouble on Day 3 of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.India’s innings began poorly after Australia posted a commanding 445, powered by Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive six-wicket haul.Yashasvi Jaiswal…
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…
Matthew Hayden and Rohit Sharma. (File Pic: Image Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden expressed surprise at Rohit Sharma‘s bold decision to bowl first on the opening day of the Gabba Test since the surface was more suited for batting.The Indian skipper’s unexpected move caught many off guard, including Hayden, who…
