‘Stupid statement’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali blasts Australian bowler for predicting 5-0 victory over India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized Australian spinner Nathan Lyon for his bold prediction regarding the outcome of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series between Australia and India. Lyon, during an appearance on the Willow Talk podcast, confidently forecasted a 5-0 victory for Australia in the series, a statement that Basit Ali found…

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‘It’s still early days, but…’: Gautam Gambhir makes a big statement on relationship with seniors | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized on Wednesday the importance of maintaining a good relationship with senior players like captain Rohit Sharma and prominent batsman Virat Kohli to take Indian cricket forward.Gambhir, who recently replaced Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup, has previously shared the Indian dressing room with Kohli, Rohit, and Ravichandran…

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Border Gavaskar Trophy: When Rahul Dravid notched up one of the greatest performances by an Indian batsman overseas | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India batting great Rahul Dravid has a stellar record against Australia, one of the most dominant teams during his era. His performances, especially in Test cricket, are particularly memorable, with several iconic innings against the Aussies.Dravid’s first tour to Australia in 1999 was nothing short of disastrous with a highest score of 35…

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Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling action undergoes ’10 year challenge’. Watch – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians stirred excitement on Monday with a viral video posted on X (formerly Twitter) showcasing Jasprit Bumrah’s iconic bowling action. The post, part of a “10-year challenge“, features a side-by-side comparison of Bumrah’s bowling action from 2014 to 2024. While years have passed, fans were captivated by the striking resemblance in his…

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Gautam Gambhir once fought with a truck driver and grabbed his collar, reveals his former teammate | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Aakash Chopra recently reminisced about his time playing alongside Gautam Gambhir, the current head coach of the Indian cricket team.During a podcast, Chopra reflected on Gambhir’s personality, particularly his intense passion and occasional short temper. He described Gambhir as a hardworking cricketer who was deeply committed to his craft. Despite being…

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‘He never treats you like a…’: Sarfaraz Khan lauds Rohit Sharma ahead of Bangladesh Test series – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the two-match Test series between Bangladesh and India approaches, Indian batsman Sarfaraz Khan praised Rohit Sharma and stated that the captain doesn’t treat anyone like a junior.Sarfaraz played his first Test match against England earlier this year. He scored 200 runs at a strike rate of 79.37 in three long-format matches for…

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When 18-year-old Sachin Tendulkar exhibited a batting masterclass at the WACA | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar had a remarkable cricketing career in Australia, where he built a reputation as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. Sachin’s performances in Australia, particularly against the formidable Australian bowling attack, stand out as some of the most iconic moments in cricket history. When Tendulkar landed in…

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‘Look at Virat Kohli’: Ex-Pakistan captain wants struggling Babar Azam to… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DLHI: Former Pakistan skipper Younis Khan has weighed in on the pressure and expectations surrounding star Babar Azam, urging him to take inspiration from Indian cricketing icon Virat Kohli. Younis’s comments come as Babar faces scrutiny both on and off the field.“Babar Azam was made the captain because he was the best player at…

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