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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‘There is no problem’: Rohit Sharma on Gautam Gambhir’s different coaching style | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma spoke to reporters on Tuesday, ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai, and said the team has adjusted well to the difference in coaching styles of current head coach, Gautam Gambhir, and his predecessor Rahul Dravid.“Obviously Rahul bhai, Vikram Rathour and Paras Mhambrey were a…

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‘I saw Sachin Tendulkar unhappy for the first time’: Former India opener reveals dressing room tensions after 194* declaration | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The unforgettable incident in Multan in 2004, where Rahul Dravid, standing in as captain for the injured Sourav Ganguly, declared India’s innings with Sachin Tendulkar left stranded on 194 not out, remains a significant moment of tension between two cricketing legends in the minds of fans.Former India opener Aakash Chopra, who was part…

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Border Gavaskar Trophy: Why Adelaide Oval can be regarded as India’s ‘home ground’ in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia starts on November 22 in Perth. India, led by Rohit Sharma, aims for a strong start, while Australia will leverage home advantage. The second Test, a day-night pink-ball match, will be held from December 6 to 10 at Adelaide Oval, adding an extra challenge for both…

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Border Gavaskar Trophy: When Sourav Ganguly’s Brisbane heroics set the tone for an enlivening series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Even before the Indian cricket team embarked on their 2003-04 tour to Australia, the mind games had begun and most of the banter, as usual, came from the Aussies. There were talks of ‘chin-music’ being dished out to the Indians, especially to the captain Sourav Ganguly, who had ruffled quite a few Aussie…

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When Sachin Tendulkar became the first Indian to score an ODI hundred in Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar‘s performances against Pakistan are legendary and form a crucial part of his illustrious cricketing career. The matches against Pakistan often carried extra weight due to the intense rivalry between the two nations and Tendulkar played some of his most memorable innings against Pakistan across formats.One of those memorable…

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Rahul Dravid rejoins IPL’s Rajasthan Royals as head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals on Friday announced the appointment of Rahul Dravid as Head Coach on a multi-year contract. Dravid, a former Indian captain and coach, will begin his tenure immediately. He will be joining Royals’ Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara to implement the franchise’s cricketing strategy.Dravid returns to the Royals after previously…

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