2 years, 1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 3rd Test match likely to be shifted out of Dharamsala due to outfield issues

The third Test of the ongoing series between India and Australia scheduled to be played in Dharamsala from March 1 to 5 is all set to be shifted to another venue as the relaid outfield is not match ready, according to BCCI sources. It is understood that BCCI curator Taposh Chatterjee visited the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium to inspect the pitch and the outfield. No competitive game has been played on this ground and also the outfield isn't ready," a senior BCCI source said. The likely shifting of the venue out of Dharamsala will disappoint thousands of fans longing for a world class Test match there.

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2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Himachal Pradesh eyes knock-out berth, Hyderabad seeks strong finish

The Hindu

Himachal Pradesh, second in the table with 21 points from five matches, is eyeing a knock-out berth, while Hyderabad, placed sixth with nine points from an equal number of games, will be looking to finish the season on a high when the two teams clash in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad …

2 months, 1 week ago

Devdutt Padikkal: Being part of the Test squad drives you to push your limits

The Hindu

Days after returning from the Test tour of Australia, Devdutt Padikkal effortlessly switched into white-ball mode, smashing a match-winning century for Karnataka against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals. “Being part of the Test squad drives you even further to push those limits, and that’s all I’m going to be looking to do this season as well. It’s important …

3 months ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India at the nets prior to fourth test

The Hindu

Past the statues of Dennis Lillee and Shane Warne frozen in their bowling actions, and fringed by lush foliage, the Melbourne Cricket Ground is a pretty sight. At one point Rohit asked Washington Sundar, “What are your field placements?” The off-spinner complied and keeping this imaginary preventive ring in mind, Rohit played his shots. The Indians sweated for three hours …

3 months, 1 week ago

Gabba Test: Virat Kohli-Gambhir celebration for escaping follow-on divides opinions

India Today

The celebrations in the Indian dressing room after the team avoided follow-on in the Brisbane Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earned mixed reactions from the fans. While the majority of the fans celebrated alongside Kohli and Gambhir after Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep dug India out of incredible embarrassment, many were not happy given India's position in the Test …

3 months, 1 week ago

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score: Weather may spoil Rohit and co's return to Gabba as rain threat looms

Hindustan Times

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score: India and Australia’s much-awaited face-off at the Gabba in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy started off on a damp note, with only 80 deliveries bowled on the morning of the Brisbane Test before play was called off due to regular showers. Nevertheless, India’s opening burst saw them fail to take advantage of those …

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score: Rain returns, players forced off the field after AUS openers frustrate IND

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3 months, 1 week ago

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score: Rain returns, players forced off the field after AUS openers frustrate IND

Hindustan Times

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score: Rain forced the players off the field in the sixth over of Day 1 of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba. India pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj couldn't force too many chances in the short period that they managed to bowl, with Usman Khawaja and Nathan …

3 months, 1 week ago

Gill backs Indian batters to fight back at Gabba, says visitors treating remaining matches as 'three-match Test series'

Firstpost

Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill also admitted to being affected by wickets rapidly tumbling at the other end during the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide, as a result of which he was unable to convert his promising starts. AP Shubman Gill backed the Indian batting group to fight back in Brisbane after getting bowled out cheaply twice in as …

3 months, 1 week ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy Third Test: India set to enter Brisbane green-house

New Indian Express

BRISBANE: The last time Rohit Sharma was at The Gabba, it was the nervous evening of Jan 19, 2021. On Thursday morning, as the India team, led by Sharma arrived at the venue for a training they were greeted by a surface with thick grass cover. It comes as no surprise that Pat Cummins and Co would want to apply …

3 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli finds cure to outside off-stump weakness; no concern over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for Gabba Test

Hindustan Times

The Gabba in Brisbane is only one of two Test venues in Australia, apart from Sydney’s SCG, where drop-in pitches have yet to make an entry. India's Virat Kohli plays a shot The Gabba is also the scene of India’s most famous Test victory overseas, against all odds and expectations and hopes, in January 2021. With a severely depleted side …

3 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Gabba curator hints at pacey Brisbane pitch

India Today

India are set to play their third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. The last time India played in this venue, the visitors secured a famous victory on the final day of the Test match, which helped them clinch the BGT 2-1. Brisbane pitch curator David Sandurski spoke to the media on Wednesday, December 11, three days ahead …

4 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy first Test: Wicket has changed considerably, seam and swing down considerably, says Andrew McDonald

The Hindu

After a hard day for his wards on the field, Australian coach Andrew McDonald discussed his team’s prospects with the media in the current first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday. Playing arena “The wicket has changed considerably and if you look at the seam and swing, it was down compared to yesterday. Our guys got the …

4 months ago

India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ‘It’s monumental,’ says fans 1st Test match at Perth’s Optus Stadium

Live Mint

As India will play the first test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, fans attending the match says, ‘this is going to be a monumental.’ The first India vs Australia Test of the 3-match series starts today at the Optus Stadium. "Very excited to see King Kohli over here, he's likely to perform well, but hopefully not for too …

4 months ago

India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ‘It’s monumental,’ says fans 1st Test match at Perth’s Optus Stadium

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4 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Fans Arrive At Optus Stadium For Australia Vs India 1st Test | WATCH

ABP News

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: The day has arrived, as the 'Toughest Rivalry' in cricket is set to commence, with India taking on Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth for the 1st Test of the five-match Test series. #WATCH | Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket fans start to gather outside Optus Stadium, Perth as the 1st Test of the 5-match test series …

4 months, 1 week ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Are India preparing to unleash 'leggie' Yashasvi Jaiswal?

India Today

Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal was spotted bowling leg spin during India's match simulations in Perth ahead of their opening Test match against Australia. Jaiswal's specific training could also indicate that India might play an all-pace bowling attack in the bouncy pitches of West Australia. In case India opt to play an all-pace bowling attack, the team might be prompted to leave …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Crucial Test at Home: A Pivotal Moment in the WTC Race

Hindustan Times

India faces a stern test at home as they prepare to take on New Zealand in the third Test match. The Mumbai pitch will take a turn, with the surface drying out throughout the day. The Indian batting needs to improve their consistency and adapt to the vagaries of the pitch. The home team is desperate to reclaim home glory …

India's batting woes intensify as New Zealand looms large in the Test series preview

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

India's batting woes intensify as New Zealand looms large in the Test series preview

The Hindu

India finds itself in a precarious position when it comes to qualifying for the World Test Championship final. They need to win four of the remaining six Tests, including the Wankhede Test, to have a clear passage into the WTC final. The conditions at the Wankhede Stadium are set to be starkly different than the hometowners are used to, posing …

6 months, 1 week ago

Unwanted history as Afghanistan-New Zealand test match is washed out after 5 days of rain

Associated Press

GREATER NOIDA, India — A test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan at Greater Noida, India has joined some select company in the history of cricket — just not necessarily for the best reason. On Dec. 18, 1998, New Zealand’s home test against India was abandoned on day three because of persistent rain at Carisbrook Oval in Dunedin. The Greater …

6 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test faces complete washout after third day lost in Greater Noida

Hindustan Times

The third day of the only Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off because of rain on Wednesday, with the match in danger of being washed out without a ball being bowled. Match Referee Javagal Srinath along with New Zealand's captain Tim Southee inspect the pitch Afghanistan's adopted home ground outside India's capital at Greater Noida has been …

6 months, 1 week ago

Greater Noida Stadium’s future of hosting international matches depends on Javagal Srinath’s report, here’ how

Live Mint

The historic one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida was called off on Monday without a ball being bowled. Match referee Javagal Srinath's report on Greater Noida Stadium's preparedness will decide the venue's fate in the coming days. The ICC's 'Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process' rules, which came into …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Play abandoned for a second day in Afghanistan-New Zealand cricket test

Associated Press

GREATER NOIDA, India — Play in the one-off test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball bowled for a second consecutive day on Tuesday because of a wet outfield. Day two developed in a similar fashion to Monday as the toss was first delayed while grounds staff worked to replace the top layer of the wet outfield …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

First day called off in Afghanistan-New Zealand cricket test due to wet outfield

Associated Press

GREATER NOIDA, India — A wet outfield at the Greater Noida Sports Complex meant that day one of the solitary Afghanistan-New Zealand cricket test was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Monday. The umpires, Kumar Dharmasena of Sri Lanka and Sharfuddoula Saikat of Bangladesh, inspected the conditions twice in the first session and then once each in the remaining …

8 months, 1 week ago

Team India's white-ball star sends 'Test cricket' message to Gautam Gambhir: 'I'm looking forward to a chance...'

Hindustan Times

Team India is set to begin a new era with Gautam Gambhir joining the men's side as its new head coach, succeeding the legendary Rahul Dravid. The former Indian captain ended his coaching stint on a high last month when the side lifted the T20 World Cup title under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, thus ending an 11-year wait for an ICC …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2024 pitch report: How will surface at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala play?

India TV News

Punjab Kings will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a do-or-die clash in the 2024 edition of the IPL in Dharamsala on Thursday, May 9. The table has been such that there might be a possibility of a team sneaking into the playoffs with just 14 points and the team winning the clash will stay on that path and …

1 year ago

Shubman Gill-led 'brat pack' solves India's 'Who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma' concern with Dharamsala show

Hindustan Times

That’s always been one of the biggest talking points in world sport. India's Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma on Day 2 of the 5th Test match against England, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, in Dharamsala on Friday. In the last few years, it’s been who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, still plying their wares, and Cheteshwar Pujara and …

1 year ago

India TV Sports Wrap on March 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

A riveting Test series between India and England comes to its final destination as the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is hosting the fifth Test. India have handed the Test debut cap to Devdutt Padikkal whereas Jasprit Bumrah returns to the playing XI at the expense of Akash Deep. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Devdutt Padikkal makes …

1 year ago

Rohit Sharma's Team India ready to take on England challenge again in Dharamsala Test

Hindustan Times

On paper, the 3-1 series scoreline is emphatic enough in India’s favour for this fifth Test in Dharamsala to have been rendered inconsequential beyond the collection of World Test Championship points. But whether it’s Virat Kohli withdrawing for personal reasons, India losing the first Test after a century against all odds by Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett’s blitzkrieg on the second …

1 year ago

Pope meets the Dalai Lama! Tibetan spiritual leader hosts England players in Dharamsala ahead of their final Test of five-match series tour against India

Daily Mail

A number of England players met the Dalai Lama ahead of the fifth Test of the series against India in Dharamsala. Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley, Dan Lawrence, Gus Atkinson and Tom Hartley along with batting coach Marcus Trescothick were pictured with the Tibetan spiritual leader - and renowned cricket fan - at his residence in the suburb of McLeod Ganj …

1 year ago

Dharamsala weather report for IND vs ENG 5th Test: Rain, cold and sleet stand between India and 4-1 finish

Hindustan Times

Rohit Sharma and Co. will lock horns in the fifth and final Test match against England starting Thursday at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. After clinching the series, India will look to extend their domination as the final Tests hold big significance to consolidate their position in the World Test Championship points table. The five-match series concludes at the …

1 year ago

IND vs ENG 5th Test pitch report: How will surface at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala play for the last game?

India TV News

IND vs ENG 5th Test pitch report: India and England are all set to close out the five-match Test series at 1457m above sea level. The series which initially looked to be going down the wire into the final Test, especially after India lost the opener, is well and truly over by the time the teams say hello to the …

1 year ago

IND vs ENG: Dharamsala ‘feels like home’ for England players ahead of fifth Test against India

The Hindu

For England cricketers, Dharamsala feels like home. There’s a huge demand for cabs since more than 6,000 fans from England are expected to watch the Test match,” said Nishant, a local tour operator. As one walked around the bylanes of the small town, situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, one could spot several England fans walking around, wearing the …

1 year ago

5th debutant for India in England series? Doubt over KL Rahul's availability may open Test door for youngster – India TV

India TV News

Injuries and unavailability of certain players have hit Team India hard in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Rahul was declared 90 per cent fit before the third Test by the BCCI medical team but hasn't played since the series opener in Hyderabad and has left for London for further consultation. While The Times of India reported that the …

1 year ago

Ind vs Eng fourth Test | ‘I know it’s still early days, but the youngsters have shown that they have the ability to excel,’ says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu

When India plays a Test series at home, the outcome is akin to that of an open-and-shut case. Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma handed debuts to four players — Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel and Akash Deep — and three of them performed remarkably well under pressure. Even resting star pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah for a match …

1 year ago

India vs England LIVE: Test cricket result and reaction after Shubman Gill guides hosts to victory

The Independent

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1 year ago

World Test Championship Points table: India strengthen 2nd position after series sealing win over England

India TV News

India have defeated England in the fourth Test of the five-match series in Ranchi by five wickets chasing down 192 runs successfully. This is India's fifth win in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle in eight matches and are still at the second position in the points table with the PCT of 64.58. Updated WTC Points table Teams M W …

1 year, 1 month ago

India vs England, 4th Test: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi Pitch Report

India TV News

The keenly contested Test series between India and England is approaching its final stages as the two teams are set to meet each other in the fourth match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi starting February 23. England's vice-captain Ollie Pope had a look at the strip on February 21 and mentioned that "it's very platey and doesn't …

1 year, 1 month ago

Howzat for a revamp: Dharamshala stadium ready for new innings with England Test

Hindustan Times

A lush green outfield is the first thing that will catch visitors’ eye as they enter the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium, which has undergone significant improvements after having been criticised for its poor outfield conditions during the ICC Cricket World Cup last year. HPCA officials said the issues highlighted during the World Cup regarding the outfield have been effectively …

1 year, 1 month ago

Test cricket returns to Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad after four years

The Hindu

Test cricket returns to Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal after four years when India takes on England in the first of the five-match Test series from Thursday but without one of the most popular and successful batters ever, Virat Kohli, who pulled off the first two Tests because of personal reasons. A stunning success story of an auto-driver’s son …

1 year, 4 months ago

IND vs NZ, World Cup 2023: ‘Dharamsala was a great game but...’, Kane Williamson fires warning ahead of semis

Firstpost

India enter Wednesday’s ICC World Cup semi-final against New Zealand high on confidence, having won nine out of nine matches in the group stage which including a four-wicket victory over the Black Caps in Dharamsala. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table On the eve of the big match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday however, …

1 year, 4 months ago

AUS vs NZ Pitch Report: How will surface at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala play for crucial World Cup match?

India TV News

Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia and New Zealand are set to clash in the crucial World Cup 2023 match at Dharamsala's Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday, 2023. Australia and New Zealand Pitch Report The pitch at Dharamsala's Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium offers a balanced surface in white-ball cricket. New Zealand failed to defend 273 runs against India …

1 year, 5 months ago

Memes rain down on social media after fog stops India vs New Zealand match in Dharamshala

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

IND vs NZ: Poor visibility stops play in Dharamsala during India vs New Zealand ICC World Cup 2023 match

The Hindu

The ICC World Cup match between India and New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Dharamsala was temporarily suspended due to poor visibility in the 16th over. The match was first paused for a short while in the 15th over when what looked like low-hanging clouds got the on-field umpires talking to each other. Even Virat Kohli …

1 year, 5 months ago

ODI World Cup 2023 Live Updates India playing against New Zealand match highlights commentary score HPCA Stadium

ABP News

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Hello and welcome to live coverage of IND vs NZ ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match. India vs New Zealand ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 match will take place on October 22, 2023 at 14:00 IST at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. India vs New Zealand ODI World Cup 2023 …

1 year, 5 months ago

Dharamshala Latest Weather Report India vs New Zealand ICC Cricket World Cup Match Himachal Dharamshala Rain Update

ABP News

Dharamshala Weather report for India vs New Zealand ICC Cricket World Cup Match: Match number 21 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be played between India and New Zealand on Sunday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. In what comes as a setback for fans eagerly waiting for India vs New Zealand World Cup clash, the …

1 year, 5 months ago

Traversing the country but living in the present - India’s key to World Cup success

The Hindu

Traversing India’s geographical diversity is inevitable for the Men in Blue while they chase World Cup glory. Be it the humid Coromandel Coast, northern hinterland, Gujarat’s dusty plains or now the leap across the Western Ghats just in time for Thursday’s clash against Bangladesh here at the MCA Stadium, Rohit Sharma’s men have been busy travellers. But it is a …

1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: Tranquil Dharamsala stands in contrast with troubled England

The Hindu

The view of Dharamsala at dawn is truly mesmerizing. On the opposite side, referred to as “upside” by Ramesh, the owner of a tea stall near the stadium, lies McLeodganj, which is home to the Dalai Lama and several monasteries. The view is beautiful, but the England team has had a difficult time preparing for its second game against Bangladesh …

1 year, 5 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: A complete guide for travellers and fans in Dharamshala

Hindustan Times

Founded by the British between 1815 and 1847, Dharamshala adopted its name from an old Hindu sanctuary called ‘Dharamshala’. Match Fixtures: October 7: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 10:30 am October 10: England vs Bangladesh, 10:30 am October 17: South Africa vs Netherlands, 2 pm October 22: India vs New Zealand, 2 pm October 28: Australia vs New Zealand, 10:30 am Stadium: …

1 year, 6 months ago

2023 ODI World Cup venues: HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala — capacity, pitch info and areas that need attention

The Hindu

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1 year, 7 months ago

India tour an opportunity to see how Bazball works in those conditions: Zak Crawley

Firstpost

England, who are having a successful run with the Bazball approach, last won a Test series in India in 2011-12 and since then have only one win to show from subsequent tours in 2016-17 and 2020-21. Zak Crawley is looking forward to seeing how ‘Bazball’ works in India during England’s visit to the subcontinent in early 2024 for a five-match …

1 year, 10 months ago

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2023 In Dharamshala: Know What To Expect From Pitch

ABP News

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