'Shami not playing makes massive difference. But...': SA great's audacious claim on Rohit-led India ahead of Test series
1 year ago

'Shami not playing makes massive difference. But...': SA great's audacious claim on Rohit-led India ahead of Test series

Hindustan Times  

Team India will return to action in the longest format of the game on December 26 as the side takes part in the first of two Tests against South Africa. But while Shami's absence certainly leaves a gaping hole in India's planning, former South African pacer Fanie de Villiers believes that Rohit Sharma's men have the best chance of ending a 31-year wait for a Test series win in the Rainbow Nation. "Indian team has arrived in South Africa with its best ever chance," De Villiers told PTI during an exclusive interview before the Boxing Day Test starting December 26. De Villiers, formerly recognized for his adept use of the slower delivery in white-ball cricket and Allan Donald's esteemed new ball companion until the mid-1990s, praised Jasprit Bumrah, Shami, and Mohammed Siraj for forming a pace unit that grasps the significance of line in pacer-friendly conditions more than length, distinguishing them from some of India's earlier bowling attacks. On India's previous tour of South Africa in 2021-22, the side had won the first Test in Centurion but then faced two successive defeats, thus conceding a 1-2 series loss.

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India TV Sports Wrap on January 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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India TV Sports Wrap on January 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories

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Australian Open draws are set to be confirmed today even as the qualifiers get underway. Meanwhile, Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts have also commenced today with Rajasthan facing Tamil Nadu and Haryana locking horns against Bengal. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Yuzvendra Chahal ignored for Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts amid divorce rumours Yuzvendra Chahal, once a lead spinner of …

Jasprit Bumrah is best ever all-format fast bowler: Michael Clarke
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Jasprit Bumrah is best ever all-format fast bowler: Michael Clarke

India Today  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has praised Jasprit Bumrah as the best all-format fast bowler ever following his Player-of-the-Series performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite Bumrah's absence, India's other fast bowlers managed to secure a slender four-run lead. "The thing I've thought about Bumrah, after the series finished and I was sitting and thinking about his performances, I actually think …

Mohammed Shami set to return, Akash Deep unlikely for white-ball series against England | Reports
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Mohammed Shami set to return, Akash Deep unlikely for white-ball series against England | Reports

India TV News  

Mohammed Shami is reportedly set to return to the national team ahead of India's white-ball series against England. Shami returned to professional cricket through the Ranji Trophy tournament in November 2024 and is currently part of Bengal's side in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Akash is yet to make his white-ball debut for India and will require fitness clearance from …

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 …

Shastri, Ponting question Shami’s injury management, say his inclusion could have boosted India during Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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Shastri, Ponting question Shami’s injury management, say his inclusion could have boosted India during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

Questioning Mohammad Shami’s injury management, former greats Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting feel the veteran pacer could have tilted the series in India’s favour had he been added to the squad in the second half of the five-match Border-Gavaskar series. But I would have kept him in the mix.” Shastri believes the fast bowler could have provided adequate help to …

Cricket-Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependency
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Cricket-Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependency

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependency NEW DELHI, - India's 3-1 defeat in Australia exposed the fragility of their top order, but equally unmissable was how much they rely on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who gave it all until he broke down in the series finale in Sydney. "It's a little disappointing in the end because I …

Ricky Ponting praises Jasprit Bumrah's fast bowling in BGT 2024-25 series
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Ricky Ponting praises Jasprit Bumrah's fast bowling in BGT 2024-25 series

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting believed that Jasprit Bumrah's exploits are not only the best he's seen of a visiting bowler in Australia but probably the best fast-bowling display of all time. Ricky Ponting praises Jasprit Bumrah's fast bowling in BGT 2024-25 series In his third Test tour Down Under, Jasprit Bumrah made an incredible shift with …

Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG
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Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG

Live Mint  

Team India had a forgetful start to their innings on Day 3 of the final Test match at Sydney, losing 4 wickets in quick succession and posing a total of just 161 runs for Australia to chase in the fourth innings. Lowest defended total at the SCG: The lowest ever total defended at the SCG goes back to 1887 during …

Jasprit Bumrah regrets not bowling on 'spiciest wicket of series' at SCG due to back spasm
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Jasprit Bumrah regrets not bowling on 'spiciest wicket of series' at SCG due to back spasm

India TV News  

Jasprit Bumrah was left 'frustrated' after not being able to bowl on one of the 'spiciest wickets of the series' at the Sydney Cricket Ground due to his back spasm. Bumrah, the Indian team's linchpin, had a series to remember as he took 32 wickets across nine innings to end the series as the leading wicket taker by a healthy …

India shrug off Bumrah injury to claim first-innings lead in Australia
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India shrug off Bumrah injury to claim first-innings lead in Australia

Al Jazeera  

India captain Jasprit Bumrah is forced off with injury on Day Two of the fifth Test but Australia fail to capitalise. India brushed off the absence of captain Jasprit Bumrah to dismiss Australia for 181 and reach 141 for six for an overall lead of 145 on an extraordinary second day of the finely balanced fifth Test. Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed …

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

AUS vs IND: Bumrah, India’s speed merchant in the Wild West, knows no other way but to shine
1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Bumrah, India’s speed merchant in the Wild West, knows no other way but to shine

The Hindu  

A slow walk gathering pace, legs suddenly whirring while approaching the bowling crease, back arching and the ball being released as if from a high-strung catapult. Jasprit Bumrah, 5/57 ⭐ pic.twitter.com/7WuGONhrnB — Melbourne Cricket Ground December 30, 2024 Kapil’s was the late wind that lit up a stunning career in its twilight. Prior to Rohit Sharma’s return as captain at …

Bumrah best bowler I have ever seen: Lehmann compares pacer with McGrath, Wasim
1 week, 2 days ago

Bumrah best bowler I have ever seen: Lehmann compares pacer with McGrath, Wasim

India Today  

Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann has reserved high praise for Jasprit Bumrah, saying that the star pacer deserves to lead India when Rohit Sharma retires as he has never seen a player make such a profound impact in a single series. The 54-year-old, who represented Australia in 27 Tests and 117 ODIs over a decade-long career, compared Bumrah to legendary …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 31: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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India TV Sports Wrap on December 31: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

After the thrilling Test match in Melbourne, the focus now shifts to Sydney where the New Year Test will be played between India and Australia. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Rohit Sharma admits Jasprit Bumrah is being over bowled in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rohit Sharma has admitted that Jasprit Bumrah is being over bowled in the ongoing Test series …

'Bas ab. Nahi lag raha zor': Jasprit Bumrah exhausted after Rohit Sharma tells him to bowl 'one more over'
1 week, 3 days ago

'Bas ab. Nahi lag raha zor': Jasprit Bumrah exhausted after Rohit Sharma tells him to bowl 'one more over'

Hindustan Times  

It has been a one-man show for India in the ongoing tour of Australia with Jasprit Bumrah single-handedly keeping India alive in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. The story remained the same in Melbourne, where Bumrah also bowled his heart out to help India make a comeback after Australia secured a 105-run lead in the first innings. India's Jasprit Bumrah walks …

Rohit Sharma wary of over-bowling Jasprit Bumrah in Australia: Been very careful
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma wary of over-bowling Jasprit Bumrah in Australia: Been very careful

India Today  

India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged the potential risk of over-bowling ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia but emphasised the extensive measures taken to manage his workload. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Rohit Sharma admitted to the challenges of balancing Bumrah’s exceptional form with the need to protect him from overexertion. Bumrah has bowled a …

Jasprit Bumrah completes 200 Test wickets with Travis Head dismissal, becomes first bowler in history to…
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1 week, 4 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah completes 200 Test wickets with Travis Head dismissal, becomes first bowler in history to…

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah has become the fastest Indian bowler to take 200 wickets in Test cricket, joining teammate Ravindra Jadeja, both of whom reached the milestone in 44 Test matches. Jasprit Bumrah creates history with 200th wicket: Jasprit Bumrah has also become the first bowler in Test history to nab 200 or more wickets with an average under 20. Fastest bowler …

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah leads India's resurgence on day four of boxing day Test before Aussie tail wags
1 week, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah leads India's resurgence on day four of boxing day Test before Aussie tail wags

India TV News  

The ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah delivered again when the Indian team wanted him to and brought his side back into the ongoing boxing day Test with a sizzling spell of fast bowling on day four at the MCG. The day began with plenty of optimism in the Indian camp as centurion Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj walked into bat to …

‘India have their nose ahead…’: Ravi Shastri's harsh review of Australia's ‘brittle’ line-up ahead of Boxing Day clash
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‘India have their nose ahead…’: Ravi Shastri's harsh review of Australia's ‘brittle’ line-up ahead of Boxing Day clash

Hindustan Times  

Ravi Shastri, former India head coach, asserted that Rohit Sharma and co. have their nose ahead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the series currently poised at 1-1 after the first three Tests. Considering their incredible record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the past decade, India would be high on confidence ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Shastri suggested that …

Jasprit Bumrah achieves India's joint-highest rating ever in ICC rankings, matches Ravichandran Ashwin
2 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 …

As India's Shami hopes fade, time for Bumrah's support group to step up
2 weeks, 2 days ago

As India's Shami hopes fade, time for Bumrah's support group to step up

India Today  

The Indian team management received a massive setback as their star speedster Mohammed Shami failed to recover fully in time for the last two matches of the ongoing Test series against Australia. However, despite his remarkable performance, India have struggled with the ball in the last two Tests, as Bumrah hasn’t got the support from the other bowlers. Indian bowling …

Cannot grudge Mohammed Shami snub vs Australia: Aakash Chopra on pacer's injury
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Cannot grudge Mohammed Shami snub vs Australia: Aakash Chopra on pacer's injury

India Today  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Team India and the Board of Control for Cricket in India made the right decision in not including Mohammed Shami in the squad for the remaining two Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. While domestic hero Tanush Kotian was given a nod, Shami was initially omitted from the 18-man Border-Gavaskar Trophy …

Mohammed Shami ruled out of selection for remaining Tests of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mohammed Shami ruled out of selection for remaining Tests of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

India pacer Mohammed Shami will not be considered for selection for the remaining two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, in Melbourne and Sydney, respectively. “The BCCI Medical Team at the Centre of Excellence has been working closely with Indian fast bowler Shami on his recovery and rehabilitation after his right heel surgery. Shami, 34, has 229 Test wickets …

Mohammed Shami won't be travelling to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy, BCCI's 'not fit' verdict ends all hopes
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mohammed Shami won't be travelling to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy, BCCI's 'not fit' verdict ends all hopes

Hindustan Times  

India speedster Mohammed Shami has not been deemed fit by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and, hence, won't be travelling Down Under for the remaining two Tests against Australia. Mohammed Shami ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Shami returned to competitive cricket after playing for Bengal in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. "Based on the current …

Shami not fully fit yet, ruled out of remaining two Tests in Australia
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Shami not fully fit yet, ruled out of remaining two Tests in Australia

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the last two Tests against Australia as he is yet to regain full fitness, the BCCI said on Monday. Shami, who last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November, 2023, made a comeback from his right heel surgery during Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Madhya …

Mohammed Shami deemed not fit for Melbourne, Sydney Tests vs Australia: BCCI
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mohammed Shami deemed not fit for Melbourne, Sydney Tests vs Australia: BCCI

India Today  

The Indian cricket board said on Monday, December 23 that Mohammed Shami will not travel to Australia for the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The senior fast bowler's fitness was monitored by the BCCI medical team and the senior selection committee as he played domestic cricket. "The BCCI Medical Team at the Centre of Excellence has been working …

Jasprit Bumrah touted for India captaincy as Allan Border 'couldn't fault' star pacer during stand-in stint in Perth
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah touted for India captaincy as Allan Border 'couldn't fault' star pacer during stand-in stint in Perth

Hindustan Times  

Allan Border, one of Australia’s all-time greats, has endorsed Jasprit Bumrah’s potential as a future captain for India, following the pacer's impressive leadership performance in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth. Bumrah, who captained India for the first time in the rescheduled Test against England in 2022, led the team to a memorable 295-run victory over Australia …

Shami's BGT hopes take hit. Pacer gets left out of Bengal's Vijay Hazare opener
3 weeks ago

Shami's BGT hopes take hit. Pacer gets left out of Bengal's Vijay Hazare opener

India Today  

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami is set to be rested for Bengal’s Vijay Hazare Trophy opener against Delhi on Saturday. Shami, fresh from a post-surgery recovery, showcased impressive performances during the domestic season by claiming seven wickets in the Ranji Trophy and nine in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Shami’s participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy is seen as a …

Mohammed Shami fitness update: Rohit Sharma puts ball in National Cricket Academy’s court, says ‘its high time NCA…’
3 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami fitness update: Rohit Sharma puts ball in National Cricket Academy’s court, says ‘its high time NCA…’

Live Mint  

Mohammed Shami fitness update: Rohit Sharma has put the ball in National Cricket Academy's court regarding the fitness update of veteran Mohammed Shami. The Indian captain opined that its high time the NCA provides some clarity on the fitness of the Bengal fast bowler as he won't risk fielding the 34-year-old in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy unless 100 percent sure. …

Will Mohammed Shami join India squad for last two Tests against Australia? Here's what Rohit Sharma has to say
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Will Mohammed Shami join India squad for last two Tests against Australia? Here's what Rohit Sharma has to say

India TV News  

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami hasn't played international cricket since the ODI World Cup final last year which was played on November 19. He made his comeback in domestic cricket for Bengal playing one Ranji Trophy game sending down 43 overs. At the end of the third Test at the Gabba, when asked about Shami getting a call-up for the …

Rohit Sharma avoids Mohammed Shami question after Gabba draw: NCA should answer
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma avoids Mohammed Shami question after Gabba draw: NCA should answer

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma humorously sidestepped questions about pacer Mohammed Shami’s availability for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, stating that only the National Cricket Academy could provide clarity on his fitness. Shami’s name has been a constant topic amongst Indian cricket fans, who are eager to see the experienced bowler join forces with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Following surgery and …

Bumrah explains why India are struggling against Australia, reveals major update on Siraj's fitness
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bumrah explains why India are struggling against Australia, reveals major update on Siraj's fitness

Firstpost  

While Jasprit Bumrah remains the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Test series between India and Australia, registering a haul of 6/76 at The Gabba, the rest of the Indian team has failed to fire since the 295-run victory in Perth. As for the third Test that is currently underway at The Gabba in Brisbane, Bumrah has been the lone bright …

Jasprit Bumrah, the anchor for a team in transition
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah, the anchor for a team in transition

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane: It’s not something that needs to be said. India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah acknowledges the crowd after taking six wickets in Australia’s first innings on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on Monday. “We don’t as a team point fingers at each other and we don’t want to get into that mindset where we …

Jasprit Bumrah defends India bowlers amid lack of support chatter in India vs Australia Test series in BGT 2024-25
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah defends India bowlers amid lack of support chatter in India vs Australia Test series in BGT 2024-25

Live Mint  

India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah defended India bowlers amid discussions of lack of support from the other end in the ongoing Test series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Out of 40 Australian wickets that have fallen so far in this series, Bumrah has accounted for 18 out of them while rest were shared among Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, …

'We don't point fingers': Leader Jasprit Bumrah takes firm stand for teammates, admits 'transition' in bowling unit
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'We don't point fingers': Leader Jasprit Bumrah takes firm stand for teammates, admits 'transition' in bowling unit

Hindustan Times  

Jasprit Bumrah’s standout performance with the ball in the ongoing series against Australia has made it clear just how crucial his presence is to the Indian pace attack. With 18 wickets to his name by the end of the first innings in the third Test at Gabba, Bumrah has been the backbone of India’s bowling unit. Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja …

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: We don’t as a team point fingers at each other, says Bumrah
3 weeks, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: We don’t as a team point fingers at each other, says Bumrah

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah may be this precise destroyer out on the turf, but away from it, he does have a sense of humour. We don’t as a team point fingers at each other. We as a team are going through a transition, a lot of new players are coming here and it’s not the easiest place to play cricket.” About the …

I love Siraj's fighting spirit: Jasprit Bumrah dismisses concerns over pacer's form
3 weeks, 3 days ago

I love Siraj's fighting spirit: Jasprit Bumrah dismisses concerns over pacer's form

India Today  

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah played down concerns about Mohammed Siraj's form in Test cricket, praising the fast bowler's fighting spirit despite an injury scare during the first innings of the Brisbane Test. Bumrah said the team values Siraj's attitude, which was evident in how he pushed through discomfort to contribute with the ball in the third Test of the …

'Bumrah did most things right, but others...': Ravi Shastri slams India bowlers for 'make it hard' for Rohit Sharma
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Bumrah did most things right, but others...': Ravi Shastri slams India bowlers for 'make it hard' for Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Ravi Shastri has expressed concern over the inconsistency of India’s bowling attack in the ongoing third Test against Australia at the Gabba, questioning whether the rest of the bowlers can execute their plans with the same precision as Jasprit Bumrah. After an intense Day 2 on Sunday, where Australia posted a commanding 405/7, Bumrah’s brilliant 5-wicket haul stood out as …

One man army Bumrah: Fans hail pacer's five-wicket haul in Brisbane Test vs AUS
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One man army Bumrah: Fans hail pacer's five-wicket haul in Brisbane Test vs AUS

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah once again showcased his brilliance, completing a five-wicket haul on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test against Australia, as he carried the bulk of India’s wicket-taking responsibilities. AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 2 Live The 241-run stand between Head and Smith put the Indian bowling unit under immense pressure. Bumrah capped off his day with the wicket …

Jasprit Bumrah’s frustration at Gabba pitch caught on camera; ‘Nahi ho raha swing…’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah’s frustration at Gabba pitch caught on camera; ‘Nahi ho raha swing…’

Live Mint  

Indian pacers had limited luck before rain washed out play on day one of the third Border Gavaskar Trophy match in Brisbane today. While Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep didn't trouble the Australian batsmen, even India's pace spearhead and widely regarded as the world's best bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, found it difficult to bowl on the Gabba pitch. WATCH Video: Jasprit …

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah shrugs off injury concerns, bowls in nets in Brisbane
4 weeks ago

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah shrugs off injury concerns, bowls in nets in Brisbane

India Today  

In a big relief for the Indian cricket team fans, Jasprit Bumrah has shaken off any injury concerns and bowled full tilt in the nets ahead of the Brisbane Test on Thursday, December 12. According to Australian journalist Bharat Sundaresan, the Indian pacer started off the session with a few leg-break deliveries alongside R Ashwin before switching back to his …

‘I've never seen a team with one bowler. Rohit has been told…’: Ex-India star says ‘series over if Bumrah is injured’
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

‘I've never seen a team with one bowler. Rohit has been told…’: Ex-India star says ‘series over if Bumrah is injured’

Hindustan Times  

Concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness are on the rise. Ever since Bumrah went down clutching his inner thigh in the first over with the second new ball in Australia's first innings in Adelaide, the frowns in the Indian camp have been quite visible. India's Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Rohit can't give long spells …

Mohammed Shami's Australia travel derailed as BCCI still not sure after Rohit Sharma's 'swollen knee' revelation
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Mohammed Shami's Australia travel derailed as BCCI still not sure after Rohit Sharma's 'swollen knee' revelation

Hindustan Times  

All eyes will be on Mohammed Shami when Bengal play their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarterfinal match against Baroda at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. However, Rohit's recent statement supposedly left BCCI still pondering over whether Shami should be sent to Australia for the Test series, where India lost the second match in Adelaide after making a …

Mohammed Shami's SMAT report card: 35.3 ov, 11 wickets in audition for Australia Tests
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Mohammed Shami's SMAT report card: 35.3 ov, 11 wickets in audition for Australia Tests

India Today  

Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's auditions for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series ended with a lackluster performance in Bengal's 41-run loss to Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarterfinals. SHAMI's REPORT CARD Since his return to professional cricket, Shami has made his presence felt, starting with a seven-wicket haul in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, where he bowled a …

‘Bumrah may get more wickets but Shami India’s best bowler, Siraj nowhere near him: West Indies legend Andy Roberts
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Bumrah may get more wickets but Shami India’s best bowler, Siraj nowhere near him: West Indies legend Andy Roberts

Hindustan Times  

Legendary West Indies cricketer Andy Roberts heaped praise on Mohammed Shami, calling him "India's best bowler." Roberts, a daunting member of the famous West Indies pace quartet - Michael Holding, Joel Garner, and Colin Croft being the others - that terrorised batters across the globe in the 19070s and 80s, said Jasprit Bumrah might get more wickets but Shami is …

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah have been brilliant, but India needs Virat Kohli and others to reverse alarming trends
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah have been brilliant, but India needs Virat Kohli and others to reverse alarming trends

ABC  

How quickly everything can change after a couple of days of Test cricket. Just as Australia's resounding win in Adelaide doesn't suddenly put to bed all the questions surrounding the team, Perth didn't mean India's flaws all magically disappeared either. Cheteshwar Pujara played a crucial role in India's last two series wins in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21. Central to …

Is Jasprit Bumrah India's best fast bowler? Andy Roberts disagress
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Is Jasprit Bumrah India's best fast bowler? Andy Roberts disagress

India Today  

Legendary West Indies fast bowler Andy Roberts feels that not Jasprit Bumrah but Mohammed Shami has been India’s best fast bowler in recent while. He was adjudged Player of the Tournament in India’s victorious T20 World Cup 2024 campaign and even won them several Test matches with his match-winning performances. However, Andy Roberts feels Shami has been India’s best bowler …

Bumrah’s workload in focus as India get ready for Gabba
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Bumrah’s workload in focus as India get ready for Gabba

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide: 121, 125, 126, 125, 127, 131. There are other bowlers also who will have to take responsibility and get the job done for the team, be it Siraj, Harshit Rana, Nitish Reddy, Akash Deep or Prasidh,” skipper Rohit Sharma said at the post-match presser on Sunday, sending a loud and clear message for his bowling unit. And that bowler …

Shami bowls 13 dots, clocks 139 kmph, smashes 17-ball-32 in Bengal victory
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Shami bowls 13 dots, clocks 139 kmph, smashes 17-ball-32 in Bengal victory

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, Showing no signs of rust, Mohammed Shami carried Bengal to the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by smashing a game-changing 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls in his four overs that paved way for his team's thrilling three-run win against Chandigarh, here Monday. Shami bowls 13 dots, clocks 139 kmph, smashes 17-ball-32 in Bengal victory With no …

All is not well in Indian cricket? Mohammed Shami-Rohit Sharma in heated exchange over ‘swollen knee’ remark
4 weeks, 2 days ago

All is not well in Indian cricket? Mohammed Shami-Rohit Sharma in heated exchange over ‘swollen knee’ remark

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Amidst calls for Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian team in Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a report stating India pacer's rift with captain Rohit Sharma has created quite a buzz. Following Indian bowlers' lackluster show save Jasprit Bumrah in the second Test in Adelaide, calls for Shami's inclusion in the Indian team has gotten louder as it would …

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