WHAT’S THE PLAN OF ATTACK? Rishabh Pant trusted his defence before unleashing an assault on the Australian attack last time he was at Gabba. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) India will hope a return to The Gabba can inspire batter to reprise past heroicsBRISBANE: Now, as then, India appear bereft of hope heading…
Travis Head. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Travis Head‘s stunning 140-run knock powered Australia to a 10-wicket win over India in the second Test in Adelaide and level the five-match series 1-1 in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.The knock in Adelaide earned Head his eighth player-of-the-match award in just 51 Tests. Considered a big…
Virat Kohli at Optus Stadium on November 19, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Virat Kohli was seen rolling his arm in the nets in Adelaide on Tuesday as Indian pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, alongside seam-bowling allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, endured a rather quiet outing. Kohli has prior…
Cheteshwar Pujara (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara has shared his thoughts on potential adjustments to India’s playing eleven for the crucial third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. He suggested that Washington Sundar might replace Ravichandran Ashwin. He also expressed support for pacer Harshit Rana despite a poor outing in the second Test…
Virat Kohli during the net session in Adelaide. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: After a humbling 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide Oval, the Indian cricket team wasted no time in regrouping, holding an intense net session in Adelaide on Tuesday. The visitors, who endured consecutive batting collapses against Australia’s pace attack, looked determined…
Virat Kohli (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli‘s dedication after India’s heavy defeat against Australia in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. Kohli was seen practicing in the nets immediately after the match.In the Adelaide Test, Kohli scored only 7 and 11 runs, continuing his inconsistent form in…
Ravi Shastri, Rohit Sharma (X Photo) Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes captain Rohit Sharma should open the batting, citing Pat Cummins‘ impactful leadership and performance as an example.Australia decisively won the second Test against India by 10 wickets, leveling the five-match series at 1-1. The victory at Adelaide Oval showcased Australia’s dominant batting and…
Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday issued a strong message to India’s bowling unit, after the disappointing loss in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide, stressing that Jasprit Bumrah cannot carry the entire burden alone.Speaking candidly, Rohit emphasised the need for collective responsibility from all bowlers….
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes Mohammed Shami‘s swift return to the national team would significantly benefit India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Shami’s presence would alleviate the pressure on Jasprit Bumrah. Shami is currently working his way back to full fitness after an ankle injury side lined him for a year. He is currently participating…
Yusuf Pathan. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Yusuf Pathan, known for his big-hitting shots, on Friday voiced concerns, making a big statement over the ongoing standoff surrounding the 2025 Champions Trophy, set to take place in Pakistan.The former all-rounder, now Member of Parliament, supported the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision…
