NEW DELHI: Disappointment and frustration were written all over Virat Kohli’s face as he walked back after losing his wicket to a tempting full toss from New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner in the second Test in Pune, leaving the crowd stunned. Kohli, bowled out for just 1, stood at the crease momentarily, visibly shocked by the…
NEW DELHI: Known for his impressive cricket statistics, Virat Kohli is also renowned for his lively on-field demeanor. His energetic and playful behavior often captures the attention of both his teammates and fans, bringing an extra layer of excitement to the game.During the second Test between India and New Zealand, a moment of camaraderie between…
NEW DELHI: The crowd at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune fell silent as India’s star batter Virat Kohli missed a full toss from Mitchell Santner and lost his wicket in unexpected fashion during the second Test against New Zealand.Kohli had come to the crease after Shubman Gill’s dismissal to Santner. But in a…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, renowned for his aggressive and powerful batting, is equally famous for his lively on-field personality. Whether he’s grooving to music, teasing opponents, or engaging in some playful sledging, Kohli always finds a way to entertain both his teammates and fans. His infectious energy and playful antics often steal the spotlight, adding…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma faced a barrage of criticism after announcing the changes to India’s Playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand on Friday. The team management opted to rest Kuldeep Yadav and bring in Washington Sundar, who had only been added to the Test squad the previous Sunday following India’s loss in…
Washington Sundar (L) and Ravichandran Ashwin (R) celebrate the dismissal of Glenn Philips on day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand. AP Washington Sundar was the standout bowler for India with seven wickets against New Zealand on Thursday but the 25-year-old said being part of a three-pronged spin attack, alongside R Ashwin and…
Washington Sundar (Photo credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Spin all-rounder Washington Sundar on Thursday came up with a magical delivery to knock over New Zealand’s in-form Rachin Ravindra in the second session on the opening day of the second Test in Pune.Starting off his new spell in style, Sundar fired in a perfect ball to get…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second Test, there was a lot of debate on out-of-form KL Rahul and in-form Sarfaraz Khan for a spot in the Playing XI for the fixture in Pune. After India’s loss in the opening Test in Bengaluru, the key question was who should be picked for the next match —…
NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Shubman Gill, who missed the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru due to neck stiffness, is likely to return for the second Test, starting on Thursday. Head coach Gautam Gambhir provided a positive update during a pre-match press conference, suggesting that the talented opener is in contention for a…
NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir provided a significant update on Rishabh Pant’s fitness ahead of the second Test against New Zealand, reassuring fans about the star wicketkeeper-batter’s availability. “He’s absolutely fine, and he’ll keep wickets tomorrow,” Gambhir confirmed during the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, quelling concerns about Pant’s participation in the…
