NEW DELHI: Sledging has been a hallmark of the India vs Australia Test cricket rivalry, adding a layer of intensity to their encounters. Australian teams, known for their aggressive on-field tactics, often employed verbal exchanges to unsettle opponents.India, initially more restrained, began to respond in kind, especially under captains like Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli,…
Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins (Getty Images) Cricket has produced plenty of intense rivalries over the years in its 147 years of history. One of the most famous of them all is the rivalry between England and Australia, renowned as The Ashes. But in recent years, another rivalry has captured the attention of cricket fans,…
Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli feels that the fierce rivalry between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has evolved over the years.Initially marked by intensity and fierce competition, Kohli noted that the relationship has shifted towards respect especially after India’s two successive Test series Down Under.Regarded as…
NEW DELHI: The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is just around the corner, and excitement is building up worldwide for this much-anticipated cricketing spectacle. Six-time champions Australia enter the tournament brimming with confidence and are considered firm favourites to defend their title.India, meanwhile, would like to build up on the fiery start to their World…
Sachin Tendulkar claims the wicket of Adam Gilchrist during Day 5 of the 2nd Test at Eden Gardens, Calcutta on March 15, 2001. (Hamish Blair/ALLSPORT/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The historic Eden Gardens Test between India and Australia is mostly remembered for Harbhajan Singh‘s hat-trick and the historic partnership between VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid.But batting…
Virat Kohli and James Faulkner. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has a special rivalry with Australia, and his performances against them have been exceptional across all formats. Kohli is renowned for his performances against Australia in ODIs, especially while chasing. He has a knack for pacing his innings perfectly…
Rishabh Pant (Photo Source: X) The cricketer who arguably gets the fans’ adrenaline rushing the most these days is Rishabh Pant, who has completed a remarkable recovery to make his comeback to international cricket on the same note where he paused after a forced break due to a horrific car accident in December 2022.Following a…
NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh shared a personal story from the 2007/08 Border-Gavaskar series, providing a unique perspective on the series infamous for the ‘Monkeygate‘ scandal.Speaking on the Club Prairie Fire podcast, Yuvraj revealed he was dating an actress who was in Australia for work during that time. “I was dating an actress,…
Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj celebrate India’s victory against Australia at The Gabba on January 19, 2021 in Brisbane. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant‘s performance in the Brisbane Test during India’s 2020-21 tour of Australia stands out as one of the most memorable in recent Indian cricket history. This Test, part…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s recent return to Test cricket against Bangladesh didn’t go down quite well as the star India batter could only manage scores of 6 and 17 in the two innings.Kohli, who missed the England series earlier this year, was making a return after the January Test he played against South Africa in…
