Yashasvi Jaiswal (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: With the new ball in his hand, Australian speedster and ‘smiling assassin’ Mitchell Starc made a habit of scripting euphoric starts whenever he faced India’s young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.In the opening Test in Perth, Starc unleashed his fiery pace, dismissing Yashasvi for a duck to…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant endured a tough day at the office, taking a painful blow from a Mitchell Starc short delivery during the opening day of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG on Friday.The incident occurred in the 35th over of India’s innings when…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s struggles against deliveries outside the off-stump have become a glaring issue in the series, further denting the confidence of India’s star batter. During the SCG Test, Kohli’s lean patch with the bat continued as he fell to another outside-off delivery, this time from Scott Boland.ALSO READ: Nervous Rohit jumps out of…
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricketers in India are revered as heroes, but their departures often leave a bittersweet taste. They dominate with breathtaking performances — cover drives, towering sixes, dismantling wickets, and match-winning feats. Yet, their careers often end quietly, with little fanfare.Rohit Sharma, India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain, is set to face…
NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s parents were spotted watching their son fine-tune his batting in the nets ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). India, trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, is gearing up for the series-decider starting Friday.Shubman’s father Lakhwinder Singh and mother Keart Gill…
Australia’s Captain Pat Cummins and teammates celebrate the team’s win in Melbourne. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) ended in high drama, with Australia clinching a 184-run victory over India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri pointed to Rishabh Pant‘s dismissal…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo) Yashasvi Jaiswal didn’t just let his bat do the talking during India’s challenging chase of 340 against Australia. While India’s top order struggled to accelerate, Jaiswal played with determination and composure, ensuring the team remained in the hunt.Australia’s bowlers, led by the likes of Pat Cummins and Scott Boland, applied constant…
Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins (X Photos) Australian captain Pat Cummins commended Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, emphasising his significant impact on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Cummins hailed Bumrah as India’s ‘most influential player.’Australia secured a commanding 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.Bumrah’s bowling prowess was once…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (X Photo) India, chasing a target of 340, adopted a cautious approach during their innings. Australia’s bowlers maintained consistent pressure with high-quality deliveries, forcing Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal to restrain their attacking instincts. This allowed Australia to establish a dominant rhythm.Speaking exclusively on Star Sports, former Indian head coach…
Indian players walks off the field after losing the fourth test cricket match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (AP Photo) South Africa secured their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final after a thrilling two-wicket victory against Pakistan in Centurion.This makes them the first team to qualify for the final, scheduled to…
