Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth witnessed a rare scenario: India are without both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing XI.Since Jadeja’s debut in 2012, the team has gone into only a handful of Tests without its trusted spin duo, making…
Virat Kohli at the WACA in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Virat Kohli is back where it all began. It was in Perth in 2012 that the world woke up to the feisty batting legend. Now, older & less prolific, he is back in Perth as India look to set the tone in…
Matthew Hayden (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden believes India’s recent 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand, though disappointing, might ultimately benefit them ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, Hayden described the whitewash as “the kick up the a*se that India need.” He noted,…
KL Rahul (Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images for Cricket Australia) NEW DELHI: Team India batter KL Rahul has dismissed concerns about his fitness ahead of the highly anticipated first Test of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth. In a video shared by the BCCI, Rahul confirmed he was recovering well after sustaining a blow…
NEW DELHI: Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s social media post on Saturday has gone viral in no time, reigniting a storm among fans over former umpire Steve Bucknor’s controversial decisions against the Indian legend in the past.Bucknor, the legendary West Indian umpire known for his slow, deliberate decision-making style, earned the nickname ‘Slow Death’. However, his…
Rohit Sharma (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Team India skipper Rohit Sharma is putting in intense training in Mumbai, aiming to stay match-fit for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series despite the uncertainty surrounding his participation.A video posted by his team shows Rohit in rigorous sessions, including treadmill sprints, weight training, and outdoor runs. Watch: As reported by TimesofIndia.com,…
Mahipal Lomror (Photo Credits: X) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan batter Mahipal Lomror has caught the eyes of cricket fanatics with his explosive triple century in their Ranji Trophy match against Uttarakhand. At the time of writing the report, Lomror was batting at an impressive 300 not out with the strike rate of around 83. His knock…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Star Team India pacer Mohammed Shami delivered a masterclass in seam bowling, taking four crucial wickets for Bengal in the first innings of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match against Madhya Pradesh. Shami’s pace, accuracy, and ability to extract movement from the pitch helped him dismantle the MP…
Hardik Pandya sees off David Miller during India vs South Africa 3rd T20I (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: South African star batter David Miller’s dismissal by Hardik Pandya sparked memories of the 2024 T20 World Cup final in a thrilling moment of deja vu during the 3rd T20I between India and South Africa on Wednesday.In…
India’s visit to Pakistan remains uncertain (Photo Credits: ICC/Reuters) NEW DELHI: The ongoing tension over the Champions Trophy remains one of the long-standing complexities in India-Pakistan cricket relations. Recently, Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad openly criticized India’s stance on the upcoming tournament, voicing frustration over what he sees as India’s ‘false promises.’ He pointed out that…
