Jhye Richardson (ICC – X Photo) Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson is enthusiastic about his return to the Test team. He will be playing in the final two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.Richardson’s inclusion in the squad comes after Josh Hazlewood‘s calf injury ruled him out of the series. Australia needed an additional…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The race to the World Test Championship final is in its last leg and four teams — Australia, India, South Africa and Sri Lanka are looking to grab the two spots for the finale at Lord’s next year. While defending champions Australia, two-time finallists India and…
MELBOURNE: “Neeche dekh raha hai… pata chal gaya bouncer daal raha hai (you are looking down, I figured you will bowl a bouncer)”Rohit Sharma got into the position quickly and comfortably pulled Mohammed Siraj’s short-pitched delivery. He was all smiles after that and told his teammate how he figured it would be an attempted bouncer….
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri has shared his thoughts on the position Rohit Sharma should bat during the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. Shastri also discussed what the experienced skipper needs to do to regain his best form.Rohit’s decision to bat lower down the order in the…
NEW DELHI: India pacer Akash Deep lauded seasoned campaigner Jasprit Bumrah for his unwavering support and guidance, which has been instrumental in helping him perform better during his maiden tour of Australia.Akash Deep, who did not feature in the playing XI for the first two Tests against Australia, was brought in to replace Harshit Rana…
Travis Head (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: The series is currently tied at 1-1, and Team India will look to come out all guns blazing as they aim to take the lead against Australia in the fourth Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, starting December 26. India previously secured back-to-back series wins in Australia, first…
Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar NEW DELHI: India’s batting star Virat Kohli might be enduring a lean patch with the bat, but all eyes will once again be on him when India take on Australia in the fourth Test of the five-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) starting December 26.Kohli, who already boasts…
Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: India Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt birthday message for his wife Ritika Sajdeh. Taking to Instagram, Rohit expressed his love and gratitude in an emotional note. Rohit and Ritika, who tied the knot on December 13, 2015, are parents to two…
NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised Virat Kohli to tweak his approach and focus on playing closer to his body as he prepares for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting on December 26. Bangar believes Kohli’s strong record at the venue and its…
R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja has expressed that he will deeply miss Ravichandran Ashwin, whom he regarded as an on-field mentor. Ashwin shocked the cricketing fraternity by announcing his retirement midway through the ongoing Test series against Australia, despite seemingly having more to offer to the game.The 38-year-old leaves…
