Champions Trophy Digest: Afghanistan face Australia with an eye on semi-finals; hosts Pakistan exit in disappointment | Cricket News – The Times of India

Afghanistan cricket team. (AP Photo) Afghanistan will look to continue their fairy-tale run in the Champions Trophy as they gear up for a crucial clash against Australia in Lahore on Friday, knowing that a win would secure them a historic semi-final berth. Fresh from eliminating England with a thrilling eight-run victory, Afghanistan’s confidence is soaring…

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Nathan Lyon overtakes Shane Warne, becomes Australia’s most successful Test bowler vs Sri Lanka | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shane Warne and Nathan Lyon (Photo Credits: Reuters / AP) NEW DELHI: Spin maestro Nathan Lyon has etched his name into the record books, surpassing the legendary Shane Warne to become Australia’s highest wicket-taker in Test cricket against Sri Lanka. With his latest haul in the Galle Test, Lyon now boasts 60 wickets against the…

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IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah breaks India legend’s record | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah added another milestone to his illustrious career on Saturday, breaking spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi’s long-standing record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a Test series in Australia.Bumrah’s remarkable haul of 32 wickets in the ongoing 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy surpassed Bedi’s…

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‘Bounce has got inconsistent’: Marnus Labuschagne weighs in on MCG pitch | Cricket News – Times of India

Marnus Labuschagne (AP Photo) Marnus Labuschagne, Australia’s top scorer, believes India faces a challenging chase due to the pitch’s inconsistent bounce. Deliveries bowled from a back-of-a-length are arriving at stump height, creating difficulties for batsmen.Australia finished day four at 228 for 9 in their second innings, leading India by 333 runs.Contributions from the lower order,…

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Jasprit Bumrah is relentless, tough to navigate through his spell: Marnus Labuschagne – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Marnus Labuschagne‘s second-innings 70 prevented an Australian collapse on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.This followed Labuschagne first-innings score of 72.Jasprit Bumrah‘s impressive spell earlier in the day had left the Australian team struggling.After the close of play on the fourth day, Labuschagne…

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Sam Konstas reminds me a lot of Virender Sehwag: Ravi Shastri | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri likened Australia’s teenage sensation Sam Konstas to Indian legend Virender Sehwag following Konstas’s electrifying debut knock of 60 off 65 balls in the fourth Test against India. Speaking on Star Sports, Shastri praised Konstas’s fearless stroke play, drawing comparisons to Sehwag’s explosive style. “He’ll have his odd failures, but when he…

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