Ashwin vs Thakur, KL Rahul or Iyer at No. 6? Gambhir, Doull, Manjrekar name varied India XI for Centurion opener vs SA
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Ashwin vs Thakur, KL Rahul or Iyer at No. 6? Gambhir, Doull, Manjrekar name varied India XI for Centurion opener vs SA

Hindustan Times  

India have their set of selection headaches to overcome as the day for the two-match Test series opener against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion draws closer. The tour of South Africa will be India's second assignment in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle after their West Indies series, where the Rohit Sharma-led side had scripted a whitewash. Will Ashwin or Thakur or both play in the India's Test series opener against South Africa One of India's major selection headache will be picking the second all-rounder between Ravichandran Ashwin, who has five Test centuries to his name and is India's leading wicket-taker among active cricketers, and Shardul Thakur, who will also add depth to their pace-bowling department. Here are their India XIs… Gautam Gambhir's India XI vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja/ R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj Sanjay Manjrekar's India XI vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj Simon Doull's India XI vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

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Is Gautam Gambhir suited for coaching in Tests? Monty Panesar brings VVS Laxman into picture to give Team India solution
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Is Gautam Gambhir suited for coaching in Tests? Monty Panesar brings VVS Laxman into picture to give Team India solution

Live Mint  

Ever since Gautam Gambhir became the India head coach replacing Rahul Dravid, nothing has gone right for the cricket in the country, especially in the longest format of the game. To add more to that, Gambhir took Lucknow Super Giants to Indian Premier League playoffs before propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL title for the third time last year. Panesar, …

Harbhajan Singh suggests selecting Sanju Samson over Pant for Champions Trophy
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Harbhajan Singh suggests selecting Sanju Samson over Pant for Champions Trophy

India Today  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has suggested picking Sanju Samson over Rishabh Pant in India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Live Updates "I think one among Sanju Samson or Rishabh Pant should be picked. Meanwhile, further speaking ahead, the former spinner backed Axar Patel’s selection over Ravindra Jadeja saying that the he …

KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England
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KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England

Live Mint  

KL Rahul is likely to be preferred over Rishabh Pant as the date for the India's squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025 draws near. However, in a U-turn, the BCCI has reportedly decided to make Rahul play the ODIs against England to get adequate match practice ahead of Champions Trophy 2025, which starts next month in Pakistan and Dubai. …

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IND-W vs IRE-W 1st ODI Dream 11 fantasy picks: India women v Ireland women predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will be looking to maintain its dominance in the ODI format after a strong performance against the West Indies when it takes on Ireland in the first ODI of the two sides’ first-ever bilateral series on January 10. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s resting means that India will be led by Smriti Mandhana, and the onus of run-scoring will fall on …

KL Rahul likely to be rested from white-ball series against England
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KL Rahul likely to be rested from white-ball series against England

India Today  

India batter KL Rahul is likely to be rested for the white-ball series against England beginning in Kolkata on January 22. The home series comprises five T20s and three ODIs, which will be more significant considering it precedes the Champions Trophy starting February 19. Though ahead in the pecking order, Rahul is fighting for the wicketkeeper batter's slot in the …

Champions Trophy 2025: Will Rahul and Shami make it? Toss-up between Axar and Jadeja
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Champions Trophy 2025: Will Rahul and Shami make it? Toss-up between Axar and Jadeja

The Hindu  

Out-of-form veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to form the batting core of India's ODI squad but there are at least three senior players whose future in the 50-over format could be debated when the selectors gather this weekend to pick the squad for the Champions Trophy. Shastri wants Rohit and Kohli to play domestic cricket; Ponting proposes …

Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours
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Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah, sidelined by back spasms, watched from the bench as India struggled to defend a 162-run target in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. In Dravid’s last away Test assignment to South Africa in 2023-24, India played Bumrah, Siraj, Prasidh, Shardul Thakur, and R. Ashwin in the first Test; Mukesh Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja replaced Shardul and …

From Hardik Pandya’s fitness to Jasprit Bumrah’s vice-captaincy - talking points ahead of India squad selection for Champions Trophy
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From Hardik Pandya’s fitness to Jasprit Bumrah’s vice-captaincy - talking points ahead of India squad selection for Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

The hardcore Indian cricket fans may still be coming to terms with a prolonged season of Test cricket that eventually turned out to be a bitter pill to swallow. But the team management and the national selection panel have started planning for the next big test that’s lying ahead of the men’s cricket team, albeit in a different format. In …

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy
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Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy

Hindustan Times  

India's long Test calendar ended on a disastrous note on Sunday as the team suffered back-to-back series defeats, which not only saw them concede the top spot in the World Test Championship points table, but also got eliminated from the race to make the final. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya with Adam Zampa at the end of ICC Men's Cricket …

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
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VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket

The Hindu  

Twice over seven days, Gautam Gambhir has turned up for press conferences. And during the second time he met the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday, the Indian coach refused to reveal a clear road-map for seniors Rohit and Virat Kohli. But yes, they still have the hunger, they still have the passion, they are tough people …

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’
1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's struggle runs have intensified especially during the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. With India not playing Test cricket for a while, the team management and selectors will have a big call to make on the future of senior cricketers and the future of the team going forward. Sanjay Manjrekar wants Virat Kohli - …

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'
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Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'

ABC  

India legend Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the double standards applied to discussions around Test conditions in Australia and India as the SCG Test looks set to wrap up within three days. Quick hits: Bumrah injury rocks India, Pat goes wild and bowlers dominate Photo shows Rishabh Pant swings a bat, Pat Cummins jumps and punches his fist, Bumrah hug Jaiswal …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
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‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket team is currently going through a tough phase, which has been made worse by veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s continued batting struggles. Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session. But clearly, there is a technical problem and now; there is a problem of confidence as …

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how
1 week, 4 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah's 17-ball 22 in the first innings of the fifth Test against Australia was enough for India's stand-in-captain to rise above regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. After Rohit missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Bumrah was entrusted with the responsibility and he came out with flying colours, guiding India …

SA vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton scores 259 as South Africa take control against Pakistan at stumps
1 week, 4 days ago

SA vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton scores 259 as South Africa take control against Pakistan at stumps

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the second day of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, which is being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - HIGHLIGHTS Playing XIs: South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, …

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
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1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma isn’t a part of the Indian playing XI for the New Year’s Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The decision came after Rohit Sharma's disastrous campaign in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he has scored only 31 runs from three matches. #BGT2024 pic.twitter.com/Cu6hr0ve4V — Nitin K Srivastav January 2, 2025 Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full …

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?
1 week, 6 days ago

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?

India TV News  

Team India pulled the plug on regular captain Rohit Sharma as the vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah walked out for the toss for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney on Friday, January 3. Interestingly, Rohit's name was not even in the squad as one couldn't find his name on the team sheet and he didn't even walk out for …

Rohit Sharma opts out of India XI as Jasprit Bumrah named captain for Sydney Test; Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna back
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma opts out of India XI as Jasprit Bumrah named captain for Sydney Test; Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna back

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted out of the playing XI for the fifth and final Test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on Friday, as Jasprit Bumrah walked out to lead the team at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India's Rohit Sharma chats with a teammate Jasprit Bumrah during a practice session ahead of the fifth cricket Test match …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia
1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma was excluded from the Playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Whatever is in the team’s best interest we are looking to do that.” India made two changes in the playing XI with Rohit going out and Akash Deep ruled out due to a back issue. …

Rohit ‘rested’ for Sydney Test: How ‘Hitman’ and coach Gambhir’s body language virtually confirmed landmark change
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit ‘rested’ for Sydney Test: How ‘Hitman’ and coach Gambhir’s body language virtually confirmed landmark change

Firstpost  

Head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen having long conversations with senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah during India’s training session after refusing to confirm Rohit Sharma’s place in the XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Gambhir had categorically refused to confirm Rohit’s place in the XI during the pre-match press conference that took place during the team’s …

KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch
1 week, 6 days ago

KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch

Hindustan Times  

Australia have been the more confident side in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, announcing each of playing XIs one day before the matches. India's KL Rahul, left, and Rishabh Pant run between the wickets to score during play on day three of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba India's selection dilemmas. The biggest head-scratcher for …

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test
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India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test

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Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3

Hindustan Times  

India is all set to be captained by Jasprit Bumrah in the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to give himself a rest. Rohit Sharma could well have played his last Test match A day after the news of unrest in the Indian dressing room emerged, Rohit briefly …

India predicted XI for IND vs AUS 5th Test: Rohit Sharma likely to be rested, Akash Deep ruled out
1 week, 6 days ago

India predicted XI for IND vs AUS 5th Test: Rohit Sharma likely to be rested, Akash Deep ruled out

The Hindu  

India will have its task cut out when it steps onto the field at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday for the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. FOLLOW LIVE | India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Score and Updates The side trails 2-1 in the series and needs to win the last Test to stay in contention to …

India vs Australia 5th Test probable XIs: Live streaming details, date, time, IND vs AUS head-to-head stats in Sydney
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1 week, 6 days ago

India vs Australia 5th Test probable XIs: Live streaming details, date, time, IND vs AUS head-to-head stats in Sydney

Live Mint  

Several changes are likely to be expected in the Indian playing XI when Rohit Sharma's men take on Australia in the fifth and final Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While head coach Gautam Gambhir did not spill the beans, the Indian captain was last among recognised batters to enter the nets, thus giving a hint of him getting dropped in …

Key changes expected: India's likely playing XI for Sydney Test
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1 week, 6 days ago

Key changes expected: India's likely playing XI for Sydney Test

Deccan Chronicle  

As Team India gears up for the crucial final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday, focus shifts to the final XI as head coach Gambhir side-stepped a question on Rohit Sharma's place during a pre-match press meet. Speculations grew after this stating players will be held responsible and reports claiming final …

Rohit Sharma set to miss Sydney Test, may never play in whites again: Sources
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma set to miss Sydney Test, may never play in whites again: Sources

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma is likely to be left out of the Indian playing XI for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney. Rohit Sharma made only a cameo appearance in India's final training session ahead of the Test match in Sydney. The development comes after coach Gambhir refused to confirm Rohit's place in the …

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions
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2 weeks ago

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions

India Today  

India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm whether captain Rohit Sharma would play in the Sydney Test against Australia when asked directly about his inclusion. While Gambhir confirmed that India would miss fast bowler Akash Deep due to an injury, he remained non-committal regarding the team combination and Rohit’s inclusion in the playing XI. When asked if Rohit would feature …

India's predicted XI for 5th Test vs Australia: Rohit Sharma out, Shubman Gill in?
2 weeks ago

India's predicted XI for 5th Test vs Australia: Rohit Sharma out, Shubman Gill in?

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm if Rohit Sharma would play the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the SCG during a press conference that many expected the under-fire captain to attend. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Shortly after the press conference, the Indian head coach was spotted overseeing practice at the SCG, where Rohit's absence from the slip cordon …

Rohit Sharma to 'opt out' of Sydney Test, Bumrah likely to captain India in BGT finale
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma to 'opt out' of Sydney Test, Bumrah likely to captain India in BGT finale

New Indian Express  

India's skipper Rohit Sharma has reportedly decided to "opt out" of the fifth and final Test against Australia, scheduled to begin on Friday, according to multiple media reports. Sources cited by ANI and IANS, said the Indian skipper informed head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar of his decision, prioritizing the 'best-team first' approach. Battered by extra bounce …

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: Sydney Cricket Ground wicket, venue stats for India vs Australia 5th Test
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: Sydney Cricket Ground wicket, venue stats for India vs Australia 5th Test

India TV News  

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: The Indian cricket team will look to avoid a series loss when they take on a highly-motivated Australian side in the fifth Test match starting on Friday early morning. IND vs AUS 5th Test pitch report The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground offers a pace-friendly surface in red-ball cricket. And then tomorrow, we'll do a …

Ravindra Jadeja dropped, Shubman Gill returns - India's likely playing XI for 5th Test vs Australia in Sydney
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ravindra Jadeja dropped, Shubman Gill returns - India's likely playing XI for 5th Test vs Australia in Sydney

India TV News  

After a huge 184-run defeat in the crucial fourth Test in Melbourne, the Indian cricket team will look to make a comeback in the fifth and last match of the eventful 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Washington Sundar replaced Shubman Gill in India's playing eleven for the Boxing Day Test which came as a surprise for the fans. Indian fans can expect …

'I saw Rohit Sharma get emotional; he is tired': India captain's 'unusual' body language suggests retirement is near
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

'I saw Rohit Sharma get emotional; he is tired': India captain's 'unusual' body language suggests retirement is near

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma may not have announced his retirement from Test cricket yet but going by his body language noticed by former Australia coach Justin Langer it may be only a matter of time before the Indian captain bids farewell to the longest format of the game. The end is near for Rohit Sharma in Tests In July, under Rohit, India …

Ricky Ponting tries to break-down Rohit Sharma’s chat with Siraj, Akash Deep at MCG, video goes viral
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ricky Ponting tries to break-down Rohit Sharma’s chat with Siraj, Akash Deep at MCG, video goes viral

Live Mint  

On the DAY 4 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma appeared unhappy with pacer Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, with the opponent's tail-enders frustrating them. During a drinks break, Rohit let his frustration out on players like Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, as he was seen having …

Pakistan tour of South Africa: South Africa vs Pakistan first Test at Centurion. South Africa booked their WTC final spot after a thrilling win on day 4
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pakistan tour of South Africa: South Africa vs Pakistan first Test at Centurion. South Africa booked their WTC final spot after a thrilling win on day 4

The Hindu  

Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes on Sunday as South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year’s World Test Championship final. Rabada scored 31 and Jansen 16 in an unbeaten partnership of 51 off 50 balls to see South Africa over …

KL Rahul should open, Rohit Sharma at No.3 for Day 5 in MCG Test: Sanjay Manjrekar
2 weeks, 4 days ago

KL Rahul should open, Rohit Sharma at No.3 for Day 5 in MCG Test: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Sanjay Manjrekar said that India should contemplate sending back KL Rahul to open the batting as the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is set for a thrilling finish. Manjrekar said that Rohit Sharma should drop to No.3 with all four results possible in the MCG Test. Manjrekar also reckoned that the Australians are …

Ind vs Aus 4th Test | Nitish Reddy hits maiden ton, keeps India in contest on Day 3
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ind vs Aus 4th Test | Nitish Reddy hits maiden ton, keeps India in contest on Day 3

The Hindu  

In one of cricket’s grand theatres, Nitish Kumar Reddy soared high. Southpaw Washington punched Starc past cover, and Nitish scooped Mitchell Marsh beyond a diving Starc at fine-leg and drove another through the sweeper-cover picket. Just as the audience held its breath, Mohammed Siraj survived, and there was relief and joy all around when Nitish hit a four off Boland, …

South Africa’s Marco Jansen sparks flurry of wickets to hit Pakistan hopes
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Africa’s Marco Jansen sparks flurry of wickets to hit Pakistan hopes

The Independent  

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SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Pakistan 88/3 at Stumps, trails South Africa by two runs in second innings
2 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Pakistan 88/3 at Stumps, trails South Africa by two runs in second innings

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan, happening at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. DAY 1 REPORT Playing XIs: Pakistan: Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas. South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan …

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized India skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision to open the batting in the ongoing Melbourne Test against Australia, arguing that it disrupted the established batting order and negatively impacted the team’s performance. Manjrekar pointed out that Rohit’s decision to promote himself to the opening slot disturbed the chemistry of the in-form duo, KL Rahul and …

IND vs AUS, 4th Test Playing XIs: Shubman Gill dropped, Rohit Sharma to bat in top order
3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, 4th Test Playing XIs: Shubman Gill dropped, Rohit Sharma to bat in top order

India TV News  

Australia won the crucial toss and elected to bat first in the fourth Test match against India in Melbourne. Australia handed debut to young opener Sam Konstas while India replaced struggling batter Shubman Gill with the spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar. After losing the toss, captain Rohit Sharma revealed one change to India's playing XI and also confirmed that he will …

SA vs PAK: Paterson-Bosch, Aiden Markram put South Africa in control on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test vs Pakistan
Top News
3 weeks ago

SA vs PAK: Paterson-Bosch, Aiden Markram put South Africa in control on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test vs Pakistan

India TV News  

South Africa dominated the opening day of the first Test match against Pakistan in Centurion on Thursday. Fast bowlers Dane Paterson and Corbin Bosch bowled out Pakistan to 211 in their first innings and then Aiden Markram's unbeaten 47 runs took the Proteas to 82 for 3 at the end of Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. The struggling …

Former India cricketer unhappy with reports of Rohit opening in place of KL Rahul
3 weeks ago

Former India cricketer unhappy with reports of Rohit opening in place of KL Rahul

India Today  

Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh is unhappy with the reports of Rohit Sharma opening in place of KL Rahul in the upcoming fourth Test against Australia. While the India skipper hasn’t made his batting position known yet, several reports claim that he could well be opening the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal pushing KL Rahul to number 3. Dodda Ganesh X …

Rohit Sharma's concerning free fall continues ahead of MCG Test; Virat Kohli on verge of ignominious first in 12 years
3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's concerning free fall continues ahead of MCG Test; Virat Kohli on verge of ignominious first in 12 years

Hindustan Times  

The drop in rankings of India's top-order batters, barring KL Rahul, continued on Wednesday as ICC released the updated Test rankings chart a day before the start of the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Melbourne. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill all incurred all suffered a fall in the list, with the …

AUS vs IND: India aim to complete Melbourne hat-trick with series on the line
3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: India aim to complete Melbourne hat-trick with series on the line

India Today  

India will return to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the fourth Test against Australia set to begin from Wednesday, December 26. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage Furthermore, youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant have also failed to impress in the series so far bringing all the pressure on the lower order where Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja …

Jasprit Bumrah achieves India's joint-highest rating ever in ICC rankings, matches Ravichandran Ashwin
3 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah achieves India's joint-highest rating ever in ICC rankings, matches Ravichandran Ashwin

Hindustan Times  

Jasprit Bumrah attained the joint-highest rating points ever achieved by a Test bowler by an Indian after another excellent performance in the third match of their ICC World Test Championship series against Australia in Melbourne. India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with teammate Ravichandran Ashwin Bumrah, who finished with a match-haul of nine for 94, added 14 points to his tally and …

Australia vs India, 4th Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
3 weeks ago

Australia vs India, 4th Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starting Thursday with the five-match series leveled at 1-1 after three games. Host Australia will be without the services of Josh Hazlewood while visitor India will begin its new chapter in Tests without R Ashwin, who announced his retirement after the Brisbane match. Australia has …

Ravichandran Ashwin uncovers Travis Head's clever 'ploy' to outsmart Jasprit Bumrah and co.
3 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin uncovers Travis Head's clever 'ploy' to outsmart Jasprit Bumrah and co.

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin is widely considered as one of the sharpest readers of the game, has been significantly active on X since his retirement earlier this month, following the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On Wednesday, the off-spinner shared an interesting observation regarding Travis Head’s batting drills as the Australian batter prepared for the upcoming Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. …

Rohit Sharma to open, KL Rahul at No.3 in place of Shubman Gill; Washington Sundar to return in India's XI: Reports
3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma to open, KL Rahul at No.3 in place of Shubman Gill; Washington Sundar to return in India's XI: Reports

Hindustan Times  

India are set to opt for a batting-order overhaul in the Boxing Day Test as captain Rohit Sharma is likely to get back to opening the batting. India captain Rohit Sharma is set to open in Melbourne The move could also send a message to Shubman Gill, whose last Test fifty outside India came way back in 2021. In the …

Big Change In India's Top Order For IND vs AUS 4th Test: Rohit Sharma's New Role, Shubman Gill Ousted
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Big Change In India's Top Order For IND vs AUS 4th Test: Rohit Sharma's New Role, Shubman Gill Ousted

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Captain Rohit Sharma is expected to return to the opening spot for IND vs AUS 4th Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground as the Indian team prepares for the crucial Boxing Day Test. While Australia has announced its playing XI for IND vs AUS 4th Test, India's lineup remains under wraps. India's Probable Playing XI for IND vs AUS 4th Test: …

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