‘If he hadn’t played, we would have won’: R Ashwin credits Scott Boland as game-changer in India’s BGT loss – Times of India

Scott Boland and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has pointed to Scott Boland‘s inclusion as a decisive factor in India’s 3-1 defeat to Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The fiercely contested five-match series saw Australia reclaim the trophy after a decade, bouncing back from a 0-1 deficit…

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‘He brings eyeballs to the game’: Adam Gilchrist, Michael Vaughan rate Virat Kohli’s performance in Australia – Times of India

Virat Kohli at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 03, 2025. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat Kohli‘s performance was below his usual standards. He struggled to convert starts into substantial innings, a stark contrast to his reputation as a reliable run-scorer in high-stakes series. The Australian bowlers consistently…

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‘Everyone knows the secret’: Former India cricketer ‘very disappointed’ with Virat Kohli | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia’s Scott Boland, left, celebrates after dismissing India’s Virat Kohli. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star batter Virat Kohli endured a tough Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under, sparking concerns about his red-ball cricket form. Despite scoring a century in the first Test of the five-match series, which India lost 1-3, Kohli failed to make an impact…

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Team India was ‘blown away’ after Perth Test, says Michael Vaughan | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan shared his analysis on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, noting that Team India lost their way following their initial victory against Australia at Perth.The Indian team’s promising start with a historic Perth win couldn’t be maintained as they ultimately succumbed to…

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Did India even deserve to qualify for the World Test Championship final? – Times of India

India cricketers during the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: By losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-3, India did not qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final scheduled for June 2025 at Lord’s.The finalists are South Africa and Australia, both securing their spots through consistent performances…

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‘Reset, avoid on-field battles’: AB de Villiers offers Virat Kohli key advice | Cricket News – Times of India

South African great AB de Villiers offered advice to his friend Virat Kohli following a challenging tour of Australia. Kohli struggled against deliveries outside the off-stump, particularly those bowled by Scott Boland.India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia, ending a 10-year winning streak. The final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground saw Australia win by…

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‘Humko toh cricket aati hi nahi hai’: Angry Sunil Gavaskar slams Team India after series defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was no less than furious after India succumbed to a six-wicket defeat against Australia in Sydney on Sunday.The win enabled Australia to win the series 3-1 and reclaim the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. Gautam Gambhir press conference:…

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Jasprit Bumrah’s absence forces Mohammed Siraj to open bowling against Australia on Day 3 at SCG | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah didn’t take field when Australia came for the chase on Day 3 of the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In his absence, Mohammed Siraj opened the attack for India. India were dismissed for 157 in their second innings, setting Australia a 162-run…

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‘Mr Consistent’: Brett Lee hails Scott Boland | Cricket News – Times of India

Scott Boland. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Due to fewer appearances for the nation due to the presence of the first-choice, more experienced pace trio of captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, former Australian pacer Brett Lee praised fiery pacer Scott Boland, referring to him as “Mr Consistent” and drawing comparisons…

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Virat Kohli’s woes outside off-stump continue as Scott Boland dismisses him again – Watch – Times of India

Australia’s Scott Boland, left, celebrates after dismissing India’s Virat Kohli. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s batting mainstay Virat Kohli‘s struggles outside the off-stump were on full display once more as he ended the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on a disappointing note. In India’s second innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, Kohli edged a Scott Boland…

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