KL Rahul and Rahul Dravid (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: The debate over Captain Rohit Sharma‘s batting position for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia in Brisbane has sparked discussions on social media. After missing the Perth Test due to his second child’s birth, Rohit opted to bat at No. 6…
Kapil Dev and Vinod Kambli NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, the skipper of the 1983 World Cup-winning team on Monday has expressed deep concern over the struggles of former Indian batter Vinod Kambli.Speaking at the launch of the Vishwa Samudra Open, Kapil, also the president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), discussed…
Virat Kohli (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli‘s dedication after India’s heavy defeat against Australia in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. Kohli was seen practicing in the nets immediately after the match.In the Adelaide Test, Kohli scored only 7 and 11 runs, continuing his inconsistent form in…
NEW DELHI: After India’s lacklustre performance in Adelaide, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment, criticising the team’s approach and preparation.Australia secured a resounding 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test, leveling the five-match series at 1-1. Delivering a commanding performance, the visitors wrapped up the pink-ball Test in just two-and-a-half days, showcasing their…
ADELAIDE: A frail but familiar figure sauntered into the Adelaide Oval on Saturday. Former Australia captain Greg Chappell, a bit older, a bit weather-beaten at 76 but still retaining that presence and keen cricketing sense, has been watching the goings-on in the second Test with interest. Chappell, having recovered from a recent bout of ill…
Virat Kohli after his dismissal by Mitchell Starc in Adelaide. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has come to the defense of Virat Kohli following the batter’s dismissal in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, which sparked criticism over his technique on pitches with pace and bounce….
Virat Kohli after his dismissal by Mitchell Starc in Adelaide. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli was dismissed for just 7 runs in the pink-ball Test after falling to a probing delivery from Mitchell Starc, highlighting the right-hander’s troubles against deliveries outside off-stump, according to former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar.Kohli…
Sunil Gavaskar and Travis Head NEW DELHI: Australia’s Travis Head has dismissed Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar‘s remarks about Josh Hazlewood‘s side strain injury, calling them “pretty funny” and suggesting they were an attempt to stir controversy after Australia’s heavy defeat in the first Test against India in Perth. Hazlewood was ruled out of the second…
Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal NEW DELHI: A buoyant Indian cricket team is set to face Australia in the second match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval, starting Friday. Leading 1-0 in the five-match series after a dominant 295-run victory in Perth, India are looking to extend their lead in…
NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has lashed out at the Australian media, labelling them as ‘scaremongers’ following India’s impressive victory in the Perth Test.The cricketer-turned-expert accused the media of creating wild narratives of the WACA pitch ahead of the first Test to create unnecessary pressure among the Indian batters. Who could replace Rohit…
