NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s shoulder bump with Australian youngster Sam Konstas on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test on Thursday became a major talking point in cricketing circles, with the star Indian batter facing backlash from former players and experts.The former India captain Kohli was fined 20 percent of his match fees and…
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…
Sam Konstas talks Virat Kohli at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Australian opener Sam Konstas made a dazzling debut against India in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Thursday, his knock was also marked by an on-field…
Rohit Sharma (Photo by David Gray/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The opening day of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was brimming with intensity and drama as Australia and India locked horns in a series-defining encounter. With the series level at 1-1, the outcome of this Test is pivotal for…
India can become just the third touring team to win three straight Test series in Australia. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India have their “nose ahead” in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking advantage of Australia’s “brittle” top order, according to former coach Ravi Shastri, who has backed the visitors to win…
NEW DELHI: The two modern-day greats, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, have faced a challenging year in 2024, struggling to make an impact with the bat. In contrast, their fellow “Fab Four” members, Kane Williamson and Joe Root, have enjoyed a stellar run, showcasing remarkable form throughout the year.Root and Williamson have been in scintillating…
Ravichandran Ashwin and Steve Smith (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif recently shared a fascinating anecdote from his time at the Delhi Capitals, offering a glimpse into Ravichandran Ashwin’s sharp cricketing mind during the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season in Dubai. Speaking in a video on his X (formerly Twitter) handle,…
NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell thinks that the modern cricket greats, such as Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root, would know when their time is up, not when others tell them.Chappell also considered how the careers of contemporary greats like Smith, Root, and Kohli illustrate the unavoidable fall of exceptional batsmen. Why…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at The Gabba in Brisbane. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After bowling out India for 260 in their first innings, the Aussies were looking for quick runs to set a target in the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba in Brisbane on…
NEW DELHI: Since 2020, KL Rahul has had the highest Test average among SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) countries, surpassing Indian heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.Rahul’s temperament has been something to consider, even though players like Virat, Rohit, and many other Indians have been tempted to play deceptive shots. Virat Kohli…
