Watch: Sachin's still got it! India legend returns to action, faces Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland
4 years, 11 months ago

Watch: Sachin's still got it! India legend returns to action, faces Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland

India TV News  

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar made a remarkable return to cricket action during the Bushfire Cricket Bash on Sunday. Tendulkar faced six deliveries during the innings break at the Bash, which is being played to raise funds for the Australian bushfire relief. Ellyse Perry then decided to hand over the ball to Australian youngster Annabel Sutherland. Watch as he hit Perry for a boundary: Here's the full over: Earlier, Ricky Ponting's XI, coached by Tendulkar, scored 104/5 in the 10 overs of the game.

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Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours
1 day, 22 hours ago

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 …

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'
3 days, 8 hours ago

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe identified the most crucial factor behind the home team's ability to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 series win against India. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts with teammates during the trophy ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India Before the start of the series in Perth in November …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
4 days, 2 hours ago

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’

Hindustan Times  

India crumbled to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. India’s campaign was filled with controversy, where fans saw Virat Kohli have a meltdown with Australian reporters in an airport, and then the former captain also had a shoulder bump controversy with Sam Konstas. India's Rohit Sharma gestures …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy
4 days, 9 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

One man’s absence was massively felt. The six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoon, helped Pat Cummins and his men to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 margin. India’s Jasprit Bumrah, left, shakes hands with Australia’s captain Pat Cummins following the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the …

Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney
4 days, 13 hours ago

Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Mulvenney Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney SYDNEY, - Indian paceman Prasidh Krishna, standing in for injured skipper Jasprit Bumrah, kept the fifth test on a knife edge on Sunday by reducing Australia to 71 for three at lunch on day three, still 91 runs from their victory target of 162. The Sydney Cricket Ground was bathed …

Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG
4 days, 13 hours ago

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 …

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Kohli teases Sydney crowd with ‘Sandpaper Gate’ gesture after Steve Smith wicket
4 days, 13 hours ago

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Kohli teases Sydney crowd with ‘Sandpaper Gate’ gesture after Steve Smith wicket

The Hindu  

India’s acting captain Virat Kohli teased the crowd over the infamous ‘Sandpaper Gate’ scandal after Australia’s Steve Smith fell one run short of reaching 10,000 Test runs during the third day of the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday. After the wicket, Kohli, stationed in the slip cordon, turned to the crowd and pulled out his empty pockets, imitating Cameron …

‘Rishabh Pant has taken the pants off Aussies’: India’s World Cup-winning legend doesn’t hesitate
5 days, 1 hour ago

‘Rishabh Pant has taken the pants off Aussies’: India’s World Cup-winning legend doesn’t hesitate

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant came to India’s rescue on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match, at the SCG on Saturday. 4, Pant smacked a resurgent knock of 61 runs off 33 balls, packed with six fours and four sixes, at a strike rate of 184.85. The knock also saw Pant silence his critics, after being in …

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test
5 days, 2 hours ago

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar reacted to wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's exceptional knock on the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. "His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test Pant played a marvellous …

Tendulkar lavishes praise on Rishabh Pant for 'rattling' Australia: 'Majority of batters played at SR of 50...'
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5 days, 6 hours ago

Tendulkar lavishes praise on Rishabh Pant for 'rattling' Australia: 'Majority of batters played at SR of 50...'

Hindustan Times  

The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match has proven to be a nightmare for batters, and a goldmine for pace bowlers. Rishabh Pant hit four sixes on his way to 61 in the second innings at the SCG vs Australia. There was only one exception on day two, at least for …

India bowlers shine as they restrict Australia to 181 at stroke of Tea on Day 2
5 days, 10 hours ago

India bowlers shine as they restrict Australia to 181 at stroke of Tea on Day 2

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Indian seamers Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj along with all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy helped India take the upper hand at the stroke of Tea on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. India bowlers shine as they restrict Australia to 181 at stroke of Tea on Day 2 At Tea …

India bowl out Australia for 181 at tea on Day 2
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5 days, 10 hours ago

India bowl out Australia for 181 at tea on Day 2

Deccan Chronicle  

India dismissed Australia for 181 to take a slender four-run first innings lead as the two teams opted for an early tea on the second day of the fifth Test here on Saturday.India dominated the post-lunch session, taking the remaining five wickets, with Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Nitish Reddy stepping up in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who left …

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Mohammed Siraj turns up the heat, dismisses Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over
5 days, 12 hours ago

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Mohammed Siraj turns up the heat, dismisses Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over

Live Mint  

Mohammed Siraj hasn't had the best of times during the Border Gavaskar Trophy, but the Indian pacer came back strongly in the 5th and final match of the series. Siraj took two crucial wickets of Travis Head and Sam Konstas in one over to pile the pressure on Australia. In the same over, Siraj got another edge, this time off …

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia
5 days, 12 hours ago

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Rishabh Pant’s blistering counterattack capped a chaotic second day of the fifth and final test between Australia and India where 15 wickets fell on Saturday and the star bowler of the series left the Sydney Cricket Ground with an ambulance escort. “There’s gonna be plenty of cricket, so we’ll see what happens.” Australia was bowled out for 181, …

Mohammed Siraj sends back Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over to silence booing Sydney crowd
5 days, 13 hours ago

Mohammed Siraj sends back Sam Konstas and Travis Head in one over to silence booing Sydney crowd

Hindustan Times  

A fired-up Mohammed Siraj pegged Australia back with a double-wicket over in the morning session of Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG in Sydney. After stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah started the day by getting Marnus Labuschagne nicking to Rishabh Pant in the 7th over of Australia's innings to become the Indian …

India shrug off Bumrah injury to claim first-innings lead in Australia
5 days, 14 hours ago

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 …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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5 days, 17 hours ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
Top News
5 days, 17 hours ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Australian pacers claim opening day as Indian batters continue to wilt
6 days, 6 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Australian pacers claim opening day as Indian batters continue to wilt

The Hindu  

Friday dawned to the wet streaks of rain, just about enough to accentuate the green on leaves. There was movement and some bounce, and as the fifth Test’s opening day stretched, the template of wilting Indian batters against resurgent Australian pacers was on view. In the last session, Rishabh Pant, stifled by the host’s attack, tried to strike one over …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
6 days, 14 hours ago

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Boland precipitated the end of India’s laboured innings early in the final …

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting
6 days, 14 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting

India Today  

The decision of Rohit Sharma to 'opt out' of the final Border Gavaskar Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground SCG has drawn reactions from cricketing circles, including Australian great Ricky Ponting. The chat’s been for the last couple of days that everyone expected Rohit would not play this game, that Shubman Gill would come back in, and that …

Sharma’s karma as India crumbles after skipper dropped for 5th test against Australia
6 days, 15 hours ago

Sharma’s karma as India crumbles after skipper dropped for 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Despite the absence of struggling captain Rohit Sharma, India’s batting order again crumbled as it was bowled out for 185 on the first day of the fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Sharma was replaced as skipper by Jasprit Bumrah, whose decision to bat first on a green-tinged SCG pitch backfired …

Rash batting sinks India in the Melbourne classic
1 week, 3 days ago

Rash batting sinks India in the Melbourne classic

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: For two sessions, in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Day 5 of the Boxing Day Test, all of India held its collective breath as the team displayed a sense of balance that had gone missing from its bravado-filled approach in recent times. India’s Virat Kohli is caught by Usman Khawaja in the slips …

Rohit Sharma reacts to Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial no-snicko dismissal: 'It has been happening since India'
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1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma reacts to Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial no-snicko dismissal: 'It has been happening since India'

Hindustan Times  

Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial and dramatic dismissal on Day 5 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is causing quite a stir on social media. Rohit Sharma spoke about the controversial call made by the third umpire, saying such decisions always seem to go against the Indian camp. India's Yashasvi Jaiswal speaks to umpires …

Yashasvi Jaiswal fumes at Sam Konstas, says 'Do your job' after Aussie sledges; smacks next ball straight into debutant
1 week, 3 days ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal fumes at Sam Konstas, says 'Do your job' after Aussie sledges; smacks next ball straight into debutant

Hindustan Times  

There was plenty of fire on show during day five of the fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, as a back-and-forth game reached a dramatic conclusion in the final session of day five as seven Indian wickets fell and left Australia with a 2-1 lead in the series. India looked set to stretch the match …

‘Yashasvi Jaiswal was clearly not out’: BCCI vice-president slams third umpire for ‘not trusting technology’
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Yashasvi Jaiswal was clearly not out’: BCCI vice-president slams third umpire for ‘not trusting technology’

Live Mint  

India suffered a destabilising 184-run defeat to Australia in the fourth Test on Monday. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant brought them back into the game after batting throughout the second session of the day. Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal: On the fifth ball of the 71st over bowled by Pat Cummins, the Indian opener attempted to pull a short delivery …

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images
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1 week, 3 days ago

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Rohit Sharma and co suffered a collapse in the final session as Australia. India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Rohit Sharma and co suffered a collapse in the final session …

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s controversial dismissal: Umpire rules India batter out despite no spike on Snicko; watch viral video
1 week, 3 days ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s controversial dismissal: Umpire rules India batter out despite no spike on Snicko; watch viral video

Live Mint  

Yashasvi Jaiswal was controversially given out by the third umpire on Day 5 of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. Although to the naked eye it looked like Jaiswal had nicked the ball, considering the deflection the red cherry took, umpire Joel Wilson remained unmoved while the whole Australian team went up in appeal. Watch Jaiswal's …

Rohit Sharma equals Sachin Tendulkar's all-time India record after Melbourne Test loss
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma equals Sachin Tendulkar's all-time India record after Melbourne Test loss

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma has equalled an all-time unwanted India record after the team's loss to Australia in the Melbourne Test. The Aussies got the better of India in the Boxing Day Test on a thrilling final day to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The five losses are also India's joint worst in a Test season. India were bowled …

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

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal drops 3 catches on Day 4, Rohit Sharma loses his cool
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1 week, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal drops 3 catches on Day 4, Rohit Sharma loses his cool

Live Mint  

Yashasvi Jaiswal had a tough time during day 4 of the India vs Australia 4th Test in Melbourne. However, Jaiswal dropped three catches during which drew a sharp reaction from captain Rohit Sharma. Yashasvi Jaiswal's 3 dropped catches: Jaiswal's first dropped catch came during the third over of the match when he was standing in leg fully during the balling …

IND vs AUS: Australia lose openers but stretch lead to 158 runs at lunch
1 week, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: Australia lose openers but stretch lead to 158 runs at lunch

Deccan Chronicle  

Australia claimed a lead of 105 runs on the first innings and stretched its advantage to 158 at lunch Sunday on day four of the fourth cricket test against India.After bowling India out for 369 in reply to the home side’s 474 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia was 53-2 in its second innings at lunch Sunday on a pitch …

Pundits slam Rohit Sharma for angry reactions on Yashasvi Jaiswal's catch drops
1 week, 4 days ago

Pundits slam Rohit Sharma for angry reactions on Yashasvi Jaiswal's catch drops

India Today  

Several former cricketers criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for giving angry reactions on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s drop catches during Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne. Notably, Jaiswal dropped three catches in the day of Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins which allowed Australia to bat through the entire day. Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey felt that …

"Run out incident played on his mind": Former cricketer Madan Lal gives his take on Virat's dismissal
1 week, 4 days ago

"Run out incident played on his mind": Former cricketer Madan Lal gives his take on Virat's dismissal

Hindustan Times  

Noida, : Former cricketer Madan Lal believes that the run-out incident involving Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 2 of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MCG affected Kohli's mindset. "Run out incident played on his mind": Former cricketer Madan Lal gives his take on Virat's dismissal With India reduced to 51/2, Kohli and Jaiswal showcased …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Could have got Konstas out 6, 7 times in the first two overs, says Jasprit Bumrah
1 week, 5 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Could have got Konstas out 6, 7 times in the first two overs, says Jasprit Bumrah

The Hindu  

Australia’s Sam Konstas delivered one of the most eye-catching debut performances by a batter in recent times, smashing a 65-ball 60 against India in Melbourne on Day 1 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test. “Initially, I felt I could have got him out 6-7 times in the first two overs, but that’s how cricket goes. Some days it pays off, it …

Australia remove Pant, Jadeja as India reach 244-7 at lunch
1 week, 5 days ago

Australia remove Pant, Jadeja as India reach 244-7 at lunch

Deccan Chronicle  

India lost Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja but were stubbornly inching closer to the follow-on mark as they reached 244-7 at lunch on day three of the fourth Test against Australia on Saturday.Nitish Kumar Reddy was on a defiant 40 and Washington Sundar five at lunch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the tourists still 31 runs short of avoiding …

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

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs
1 week, 5 days ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden ton initiated comeback mode for India on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match vs Australia, in Melbourne on Saturday. The all-rounder remained unbeaten at 105* off 176 balls, as India reached 358/9 in 116 overs at Stumps, in response to Australia’s first innings total …

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs
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1 week, 5 days ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden ton initiated comeback mode for India on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match vs Australia, in Melbourne on Saturday. The all-rounder remained unbeaten at 105* off 176 balls, as India reached 358/9 in 116 overs at Stumps, in response to Australia’s first innings total …

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2: Smith ton puts AUS in control, IND trail by 310 runs - Action in images
1 week, 6 days ago

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2: Smith ton puts AUS in control, IND trail by 310 runs - Action in images

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2: Smith ton puts AUS in control, IND trail by 310 runs - Action in images India trail by 310 runs, with Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja set to resume the first innings on Day 3,. India trail by 310 runs, with Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja set to resume the first innings on …

Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's sparkling 82, Australia hold advantage over India on Day 2 at MCG
1 week, 6 days ago

Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's sparkling 82, Australia hold advantage over India on Day 2 at MCG

Firstpost  

Yashasvi Jaiswal helped India recover from a shaky start after Australia posted 474 on the board, only for the visitors to lose wickets in a heap towards the evening session after the southpaw’s run-out. AP Rohit Sharma flopped yet again despite moving himself back to the top of the order while India suffered yet another batting collapse in the ongoing …

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting rips apart ‘lazy’ Rohit Sharma, questions India captain’s ’commitment’ after cheap dismissal
1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting rips apart ‘lazy’ Rohit Sharma, questions India captain’s ’commitment’ after cheap dismissal

Live Mint  

Former Australian captain questioned Rohit Sharma's commitment after the Indian captain's woeful run with the bat continued on Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday on Day 2 of the fourth Test. After missing the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Rohit left his opening slot to KL Rahul, who has been in top form …

3 wickets for 11: How 30 minutes of madness spoilt Virat-Yashasvi's hard-work on Day 2
1 week, 6 days ago

3 wickets for 11: How 30 minutes of madness spoilt Virat-Yashasvi's hard-work on Day 2

India Today  

India's late batting collapse in the final session undid all the hard work put in by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli to hand Australia the advantage on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test. At one stage, India were cruising at 153 for 2, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli adding a solid 102 runs for the third wicket. India …

Age making Rohit Sharma slower: Sunil Gavaskar decodes India skipper's struggles
1 week, 6 days ago

Age making Rohit Sharma slower: Sunil Gavaskar decodes India skipper's struggles

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar remarked that age seems to be catching up with skipper Rohit Sharma, citing his sluggish footwork during his dismissal on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test against Australia. Rohit’s decision to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, relegating KL Rahul to number 3, backfired as he managed only 3 runs before falling to Australian captain Pat Cummins. …

AUS vs IND 4th Test, Day 2 Highlights: Late collapse spoils Virat, Jaiswal's hard work at MCG
1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND 4th Test, Day 2 Highlights: Late collapse spoils Virat, Jaiswal's hard work at MCG

India Today  

India had a big ask ahead of themselves with Australia putting 474 runs on the board and then they lost their skipper, Rohit Sharma pretty early on as well. However, post the Tea break, the pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli came out and steadied the ship before really playing some confident strokes. The Australian bowlers watched by for …

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order
1 week, 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 …

Yashasvi Jaiswal run out for 82 after terrible mix-up with Virat Kohli on Day 2
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1 week, 6 days ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal run out for 82 after terrible mix-up with Virat Kohli on Day 2

India Today  

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for a well-crafted 82 due to a costly mix-up with senior pro Virat Kohli on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia. It was a rush-of-blood moment for Yashasvi Jaiswal on the last ball of the 41st over, bowled by Scott Boland. Although Cummins’ attempted direct hit missed the striker’s …

Rohit Sharma, please retire: Fans hurt after India captain fails in MCG Test
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma, please retire: Fans hurt after India captain fails in MCG Test

India Today  

A section of fans vented their frustration after India captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for another low score, this time in the first innings of the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. AUS vs IND, 4th Test Day 2 Updates The India captain has managed only 22 runs in four innings so far in the series, with scores of 3, …

Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test
2 weeks ago

Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test

Al Jazeera  

Teenager Sam Konstas captured plenty of attention with a superb batting debut on day one of fourth Test in Melbourne. India fought back with four late wickets to leave Australia on 311 for six on day one of the fourth Test after teen debutant Sam Konstas had lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a thrilling knock in the morning. …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test preview: Australia has momentum on its side as India eyes comeback in Boxing Day clash
2 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test preview: Australia has momentum on its side as India eyes comeback in Boxing Day clash

The Hindu  

Gurgling babies clinging to their mothers, children running with abandon, a group of women sitting on the grass and having a chat, and seasoned cricketers becoming all melting chocolate with their partners and off-spring, constituted a slice of utopia on Christmas Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, once Thursday dawns, sport’s metaphor of a battle without guns will be …

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