‘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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‘If he’s in and out … ‘: BCCI official on Akash Deep’s Test career | Cricket News – Times of India

Akash Deep (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India pacer Akash Deep experienced a challenging series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, claiming five wickets across two Test matches in Australia’s 3-1 victory. Despite his modest wicket tally, the Bengal pacer consistently troubled the Australian batsmen with his line and length, though fortune wasn’t on his side as edges…

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‘My fault’: Sam Konstas admits provoking Jasprit Bumrah, leading to Usman Khawaja’s dismissal | Cricket News – Times of India

Sam Konstas and Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo) Nineteen-year-old Australian cricketer Sam Konstas addressed his on-field exchange with Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah during the fifth Test, downplaying the incident.Konstas explained that the situation arose from Bumrah’s frustration with Usman Khawaja‘s perceived delay in taking guard. The umpires intervened in the confrontation. Bumrah eventually dismissed Khawaja and…

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‘Disgraceful act’: Sam Konstas’ mentor on Virat Kohli’s shoulder bump | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli talks to Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2024. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd didn’t mince words while addressing the incident of the on-field confrontation between India star Virat Kohli and Aussie opener Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day…

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‘We’ll be back stronger’: Yashasvi Jaiswal sets sights on comeback after India’s defeat in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo) India’s opening batsman, Yashasvi Jaiswal, expressed his determination for the team’s resurgence after their 1-3 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series loss to Australia in Sydney on Sunday. The defeat prevented India from reaching their third consecutive World Test Championship (WTC) final.It also marked India’s first Test series loss to Australia in ten years,…

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‘Taking it a little bit too far’: Brad Hogg criticises Australian coach over remarks on India’s ‘intimidation’ of Sam Konstas – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah, right, and Australia’s Sam Konstas. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg has expressed his disapproval of Australia head coach Andrew McDonald‘s comments on Team India’s alleged “intimidating” behavior towards rookie opener Sam Konstas during the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The controversy arose after Usman Khawaja‘s dismissal in Australia’s…

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I was just getting Bumrah’d: Usman Khawaja | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) India’s bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah had Usman Khawaja‘s number throughout the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series, and the Australian opening batter acknowledged him as the most challenging bowler he has encountered inhis cricket career. “I was just getting Bumrah’d,” Khawaja told ABC Sport. “It’s a shame he was (injured) but…

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Did India’s ‘intimidating’ celebrations around Sam Konstas cross the line? Australian coach weighs in | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Usman Khawaja in front of Sam Konstas on Day 1. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia’s head coach, Andrew McDonald, has voiced concerns over what he described as “intimidating” celebrations by the Indian team during the dismissal of Usman Khawaja on the opening day of the fifth Test of the…

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