NEW DELHI: It’s a rare sight when the hunter becomes the hunted. India, known for dominating opponents at home, particularly on spin-friendly, dusty tracks, found themselves at the mercy of Mitchell Santner’s spin.After bowling New Zealand out for 259 on the turning surface of Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, India’s batters faltered, collapsing like a…
NEW DELHI: It’s a rare sight when the hunter becomes the hunted. India, known for dominating opponents at home, particularly on spin-friendly, dusty tracks, found themselves at the mercy of Mitchell Santner’s spin.After bowling New Zealand out for 259 on the turning surface of Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, India’s batters faltered, collapsing like a…
NEW DELHI: Disappointment and frustration were written all over Virat Kohli’s face as he walked back after losing his wicket to a tempting full toss from New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner in the second Test in Pune, leaving the crowd stunned. Kohli, bowled out for just 1, stood at the crease momentarily, visibly shocked by the…
Virat Kohli being bowled by New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s ongoing battle with spin bowling continued to trouble him in the second Test against New Zealand at the MCA Stadium in Pune. On Friday, the star Indian batter was clean bowled for just 1 by New Zealand left-arm spinner Mitchell…
NEW DELHI: Known for his impressive cricket statistics, Virat Kohli is also renowned for his lively on-field demeanor. His energetic and playful behavior often captures the attention of both his teammates and fans, bringing an extra layer of excitement to the game.During the second Test between India and New Zealand, a moment of camaraderie between…
NEW DELHI: The crowd at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune fell silent as India’s star batter Virat Kohli missed a full toss from Mitchell Santner and lost his wicket in unexpected fashion during the second Test against New Zealand.Kohli had come to the crease after Shubman Gill’s dismissal to Santner. But in a…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, renowned for his aggressive and powerful batting, is equally famous for his lively on-field personality. Whether he’s grooving to music, teasing opponents, or engaging in some playful sledging, Kohli always finds a way to entertain both his teammates and fans. His infectious energy and playful antics often steal the spotlight, adding…
Washington Sundar (Photo credit: BCCI) PUNE: Washington Sundar has added another feather in his cap. He was a kind of ‘super sub’ in the absence of Virat Kohli and many others when India won the Brisbane Test, and with that the series Down Under in 2020-21. Now, he is India’s ‘super addition’.Drafted into the second…
Washington Sundar (Photo credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Spin all-rounder Washington Sundar on Thursday came up with a magical delivery to knock over New Zealand’s in-form Rachin Ravindra in the second session on the opening day of the second Test in Pune.Starting off his new spell in style, Sundar fired in a perfect ball to get…
NEW DELHI: After making a stunning 150 in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, it was difficult for the Indian team to keep Sarfaraz Khan out of the playing XI for the second Test in Pune that got underway on Thursday.It was not just Sarfaraz’s maiden Test hundred, but how he scored those…
