IND vs AUS: Five times in six innings! Jasprit Bumrah gets the better of Usman Khawaja | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after taking the wicket of Usman Khawaja. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah provided India with a crucial breakthrough on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dismissing Usman Khawaja during the second session on Thursday. Australia had dominated the morning session, with…

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India must continue to exploit ‘brittle’ Australian line-up: Ravi Shastri – Times of India

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…

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‘Like to throw something different at India’: Australia chief selector defends changes in squad before Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Sam Konstas (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India, Australian selectors have called up uncapped teenager Sam Konstas, aiming to inject a fresh dynamic into their top-order batting. Selection chair George Bailey explained the decision, emphasizing the need for a different approach to counter India’s formidable pace attack. Bailey…

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‘Bumrah is science…’: Harbhajan Singh’s cheeky dig at Saeed Ajmal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan cricketers never fall short of taking digs at each other. And the feisty character that Harbhajan Singh is, the former off-spinner is always up for a contest.While commentating in the third Test between India and Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Harbhajan lauded India pace…

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Bumrah magic! From ‘nahi ho rha’ to getting rid of Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney early | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah‘s frustration was evident as he took the new ball on a rain-hit opening day of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. The overcast conditions seemed ideal for swing bowling, but the lack of movement left Bumrah visibly disappointed. His dissatisfaction was even…

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Watch: Virat Kohli and Harbhajan Singh’s fun banter steals the show at Gabba | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Harbhajan Singh (Screengrab) A light-hearted moment was captured on camera featuring former Indian captain Virat Kohli, who was seen engaging in an impromptu dance with former off spinner Harbhajan Singh.This playful exchange took place during the first day of the third Test match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba in Brisbane…

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Ashwin or Jadeja? Australian cricketers settle the debate with a clear answer | Cricket News – Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: When asked to choose between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, Australian batters have delivered a unanimous verdict on who is tougher to face. While both spinners are known for their unique skills, Ashwin’s mastery of variations and ability to exploit even the slightest turn…

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‘Really surprised’: Matthew Hayden reacts to Rohit’s bold decision on Day 1 of Gabba Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Matthew Hayden and Rohit Sharma. (File Pic: Image Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden expressed surprise at Rohit Sharma‘s bold decision to bowl first on the opening day of the Gabba Test since the surface was more suited for batting.The Indian skipper’s unexpected move caught many off guard, including Hayden, who…

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