Steve Smith reveals ‘restless’ night before Sydney Test against India due to 10,000-run milestone | Cricket News – Times of India

Steve Smith after his dismissal that left him stranded at 9,999 runs in Sydney. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Australia’s batting mainstay Steve Smith revealed that the pressure of nearing the 10,000-run milestone affected him significantly during the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. Smith entered the match needing…

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‘What’s his name?’: When VVS Laxman reminded Sachin Tendulkar about his ‘favourite umpire’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman during a book launch of “281 And Beyond” written by VVS Laxman on November 22, 2018 in Mumbai. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman have had numerous partnerships during their playing days and both had excellent record against Australia in Test cricket.One of those partnerships was a…

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Joe Root joins exclusive club with unwanted record during 150th Test appearance | Cricket News – Times of India

England’s Joe Root (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Joe Root, one of England’s greatest-ever cricketers, marked a significant milestone by becoming the fourth English player and the 11th in the world to play 150 Test matches. The first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch was expected to be a celebration of Root’s illustrious career, but it…

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Top 7 siblings in the same sport: From Williams sisters to Pandya brothers | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Siblings have often made significant contributions in the world of sports by representing their country in the same sport. Over the years, these sibling pairs have created some of the most memorable moments in sports history.Serena and Venus – WilliamsVenus and Serena Williams have made a significant impact in women’s tennis for over…

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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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‘Obviously they don’t care’: Steve Waugh expresses concerns over Test cricket’s future | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has voiced concerns over the future of Test cricket, expressing dismay at Cricket South Africa‘s (CSA) decision to send a shadow side to New Zealand for a Test tour while their top players participate in a domestic T20 tournament.CSA has named seven uncapped players, including skipper Neil Brand,…

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