3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Pat Cummins absolutely delighted': Rohit Sharma draws flak for decision to bowl in Brisbane Test

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This decision did not please former England skipper Michael Vaughan as he said that Australia and Pat Cummins would be more than happy to have lost the toss and asked to bat first. India will be batting in the fourth innings of the third Test, as they did in their famous 2021 win Australia have had a tremendous record in Brisbane, however, the past few years have seen the fortress being breached twice-- first by India in 2021 and then by the West Indies earlier this year. Probably would have swayed on batting due to the history of this venue, but I think he was quite happy Rohit Sharma said we will have a bowl first," he added.

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Was 'naive' going into contest against Jasprit Bumrah, admits Nathan McSweeney: 'Tough work is an understatement'

Hindustan Times

India might have lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year, but no one can deny the impact of Jasprit Bumrah. Australia batter Nathan McSweeney has now opened up about facing the World No.1 Test bowler in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Nathan McSweeney opens up on facing Jasprit Bumrah in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy McSweeney revealed that he thought facing Bumrah would not …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs NZ: Can Mitchell Santner pull off a Pat Cummins to stun India in the final?

India Today

The Indian Cricket team is on the cusp of history as they’re just one step away from becoming the most successful team in the ICC Champions Trophy by winning three titles. Five years later, Santner bowled another miserly spell of 0/15 in the next edition of the T20 World Cup in 2021, which played a key role in handing India …

Rohit Sharma loses toss again in IND vs AUS semifinal: Social media has a field day with memes, jokes

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma loses toss again in IND vs AUS semifinal: Social media has a field day with memes, jokes

Live Mint

India have been on a streak when it comes to tosses in ODIs, having lost 14 consecutive coin flips. On March 4, Rohit lost the toss again, this time in the India vs. Australia semifinal in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The losing streak began in Ahmedabad in 2023 against Australia and continued through the South Africa tour, where India …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

IND Vs AUS Semifinal, HIGHLIGHTS: India Beat Australia By 4 Wickets

ABP News

IND vs AUS Semifinal, Live Updates: Welcome to ABP Live's live commentary of the India vs Australia ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match. Notably, while Pakistan plays host to the Champions Trophy 2025, India are playing all their matches in Dubai Team India topped Group A with an unbeaten streak, winning all three of their matches, while Australia secured second place …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS semis: Rohit Sharma nears record for losing toss, triggers meme fest

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma was looking helpless, but he masked his emotions with a wry smile and a friendly banter with head coach Gautam Gambhir after the rub of green did not go his way at the toss during the Champions Trophy semi-final. As Australia opted to bat on a sluggish Dubai pitch, Rohit Sharma lost the toss for the …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

No 'silencing' talk: Steve Smith breaks from Cummins' playbook before India semis

India Today

Australia captain Steve Smith took a different approach from Pat Cummins, refraining from making bold statements in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy semi-final against India in Dubai on Tuesday. The fast bowler backed up his words as Australia delivered a clinical performance, defeating favourites India to claim the coveted one-day trophy at the world's biggest stadium, packed to the …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Semi-final preview: With Dubai edge, India aim to clear familiar Aussie hurdle

India Today

Cricket is full of lessons, and if there's one thing we've collectively learned over the years, it's to never discount an Australian side in a major International Cricket Council tournament-regardless of recent results, match-ups, or conditions. India outclassed Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand on sluggish pitches in Dubai, while Australia's only outright win came against England, as their matches against …

1 month ago

Rohit Sharma shoos away Dinesh Karthik for toss curse during IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma hilariously jokingly shooed away former teammate Dinesh Karthik after the India captain lost his 10th consecutive coin toss just before their final group game against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in Dubai. In a hilarious video that went viral, Rohit Sharma was caught shooing away Dinesh Karthik using hand gestures while New Zealand's …

1 month, 1 week ago

Australia skipper Pat Cummins returns to training as he prepares for IPL 2025 and WTC final against South Africa

ANI News

Melbourne, February 26 : Australia skipper and right-arm seamer Pat Cummins has started bowling as he prepares himself for the upcoming 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League and World Test Championship final against South Africa. Looking ahead, Cummins is hopeful of steadily increasing his workload during the IPL before playing a full role in the three-Test series against West …

1 month, 1 week ago

Pat Cummins slams Australian paper for fabricating quote on India in Champions Trophy

India Today

Fast bowler Pat Cummins has slammed an Australian newspaper for fabricating his words about India and the Champions Trophy. Code Cricket, in a tweet on Tuesday, February 25, alleged that Cummins called out the unfair advantage given to India by the ICC in the Champions Trophy. Cummins allegedly called the Champions Trophy a farce and said that teams should not …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost

1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Gambhir lauds Gill, emphasises importance of backing young players

The Hindu

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised Shubman Gill and emphasised the need to back young players after the 25-year-old’s century laid the foundation for India to beat England by 142 runs in the third One-Day International in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Imagine what can happen in the next couple of years if we keep backing him, and keep backing a lot …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma answers critics with superb hundred as England fall to another heavy defeat in India

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

New dad Pat Cummins lumps praise on team-mates as stand-in skipper Steve Smith guides Australia to series sweep against Sri Lanka

Daily Mail

Pat Cummins took to Instagram on Sunday afternoon to congratulate the Australian men's Test cricket side on their series swoop against Sri Lanka. Australia claimed a 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka on Sunday afternoon in Galle Captain Pat Cummins took to Instagram to lump praise on his team-mates following the win Steve Smith claimed that the side have never …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia smells victory despite Mathews’s defiance

The Hindu

Angelo Mathews’s gutsy 76 helped Sri Lanka to avoid an innings defeat in the second Test in Galle on Saturday but Australia remained on course for a 2-0 series sweep. Mathews produced a battling half-century to revive Sri Lanka, which finished day three on 211-8 — effectively 54 ahead with two second-innings wickets in hand. AS IT HAPPENED | SL …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma announces return to form with thunderous 119, helps India chase down 304, clinch series

Times of India

CUTTACK: For the crowd it was a moment to celebrate but for the India skipper it was a moment of relief when he got the monkey off his back. Dancing down the track to hit Adil Rashid effortlessly over long-off for a six to bring up his 32nd ODI hundred, the Hitman just had a customary look at his batting …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aussie skipper Pat Cummins releases hilarious ICC Champions Trophy sledging video - even though he won't play in the tournament due to injury

Daily Mail

Pat Cummins' sense of humour was on full display when the Aussie cricket captain took part in a recently released ICC Champions Trophy promotional clip for Prime Video. Cummins won't play in the tournament - to be staged in the Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates - due to an ankle injury, but it didn't stop the paceman from sledging …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Injured Cummins and Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia captain Pat Cummins and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the Champions Trophy because of injuries on Thursday. “Unfortunately Pat, Josh and Mitch are managing some ongoing injuries and haven’t come up in time for the Champions Trophy,” Australia selectors’ head George Bailey said. “While disappointing, it does present a great opportunity for other …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins ruled out of Champions Trophy as Australia in two-way battle for new captain; forced to make 4 replacements

Hindustan Times

Australia's preparations for the 2025 Champions Trophy have been dealt another significant blow with the confirmation that skipper Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will not feature in the tournament. Australia's captain Pat Cummins looks on during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Stoinis’ decision, effective immediately, adds to the mounting pressure as Australia grapples with multiple …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia captain Pat Cummins ruled out with injury, pacer Josh Hazlewood to miss as well

The Hindu

Australia captain Pat Cummins and pacer Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy, Cricket Australia announced on Thursday. Cummins had suffered an injury after the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India and was not a part of the Australian side touring Sri Lanka for two Test matches. “Unfortunately Pat, Josh and Mitch are managing some ongoing injuries and …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy

New Indian Express

GALLE: Australia were on Thursday dealt more blows with captain Pat Cummins and senior pacer Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy owing to injuries. Cummins has not recovered from the ankle niggle that plagued him towards the end of the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against India, while Hazlewood is still recuperating from a calf strain. …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

AUS vs SL, 2nd Test: Steve Smith backs Labuschagne; Connolly may debut against Sri Lanka

The Hindu

Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith backed number three batter Marnus Labuschagne to regain his form and hinted spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly could make his test debut in the second match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Labuschagne has scored one hundred in his last 49 innings and managed 20 in the opening test against Sri Lanka, while team mates Usman Khawaja, …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pat Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy as Australia consider captaincy options

The Independent

1 month, 4 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Big setback for Australia as Pat Cummins ‘heavily unlikely’; Who will lead AUS now?

Live Mint

In a massive setback for the Australian team, captain Pat Cummins is 'heavily unlikely' to board the flight to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which starts on February 19. The 31-year-old, who recently led Australia to a 4-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over Australia last month, skipped the Test series against Sri Lanka due to the birth of his …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pat Cummins likely to miss Champions Trophy, Steve Smith or Head to lead Australia

India Today

Australia coach Andrew McDonald hinted that captain Pat Cummins is likely to miss the ICC Men's Champions Trophy due to his ankle issue. The Australian coach also said that Steve Smith and Travis Head are in contention to lead Australia in the ICC tournament. Cummins skipped the Test tour of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child while …

2 months ago

Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test

Associated Press

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia’s batters feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first test in Galle on Wednesday. “I just really gave a big hug and said you are an absolute legend and you get to 10,000 runs once and enjoy.” Sri Lanka had a golden chance to remove …

2 months, 1 week ago

Bumrah, Jadeja and Jaiswal named in ICC Test Team of the Year

Deccan Chronicle

Dubai: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal deservedly found a place in the ICC's Test Team of the Year 2024 that featured four Englishmen with Australian Pat Cummins as its captain. In total, Bumrah took 71 wickets in 2024 at an astonishing average of 14.92, finishing as the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

On This Day: India breached Gabba fortress to win Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India Today

On this day in 2021, India pulled off one of their greatest wins in their history as they defeated Australia in Brisbane to breach the Gabba Fortress and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj amongst others, played a starring role as India would win the match by 3 wickets to hand Australia their first loss …

From skipper Rohit to Pant and Gill, how India's A-listers are taking Ranji Trophy more seriously after Australia debacle

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

From skipper Rohit to Pant and Gill, how India's A-listers are taking Ranji Trophy more seriously after Australia debacle

Firstpost

Several former cricketers have advised members of the current team, including and especially out-of-form seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, to regain their form in domestic cricket after India’s forgettable run in Test cricket in the last three months. While India skipper Rohit Sharma has trained with the Mumbai team, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill are expected to play the …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma insisted on remaining Test captain? BCCI vice-president rubbishes report

India Today

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has dismissed rumours of a rift within the Indian cricket team and reports suggesting that Rohit Sharma insisted on continuing as the Test captain for the next World Test Championship cycle. A media report claimed that during a recent review meeting conducted by the BCCI over the weekend, Rohit expressed a desire to retain his position …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Bumrah would have ripped on Bradman in matter of balls’: Gilchrist, Vaughan bold assessment in ‘10/10’ remark

Hindustan Times

India were in poor form in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, losing 1-3 vs Australia. Rohit opted out of the final Test due to his poor form, and Bumrah once again became standby skipper. Cricket legends rave about Jasprit Bumrah Hailing Bumrah’s impact, Aussie legend Adam Gilchrist stated that the India pacer could even destroy Sir Don Bradman and take his …

Champions Trophy: Pat Cummins to lead as Australia announce 15-member squad

Top News

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: Pat Cummins to lead as Australia announce 15-member squad

India Today

Australia have announced their preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. Chief of selectors George Bailey named 15 players in the squad, including the injured fast bowling duo Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Australia have named a strong squad, which includes two fresh call-ups - Matt Short and Aaron Hardie. Pat Cummins' Injury: Details Australia Preliminary Squad for Champions Trophy …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name ICC Champions Trophy squad

Al Jazeera

World champions Australia rely on experience and all-round abilities as they seek third Champions Trophy title. Pat Cummins returns for Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy campaign in Pakistan next month after skipping their Sri Lanka Test tour, with injured paceman Josh Hazlewood making a comeback to the limited-overs side. Australia’s Test and one-day international captain Cummins opted out of the upcoming …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit was stopped from announcing retirement by 'well wishers from outside', decision irked Gambhir: Report

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma had opted out of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, and was believed to have made his final appearance in the format in Melbourne. Relations between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma have also nosedived in the last couple of months. AFP Despite opting out of the fifth and final Test …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy review: Reality check for Rohit Sharma’s men as transition beckons

The Hindu

The ball cannoned into the billboards, and with that, a southern summer of cricket found its concluding note under the skies Down Under. But once the sporting caravan crunched past Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne, and finally paused in Sydney, a new rockstar was identified—one who answered to the name of Jasprit Bumrah. The Indian spearhead, also captain in …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia announce stand-in captain for Sri Lanka series with Pat Cummins on paternity leave

The Independent

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia captain Cummins to miss ICC Champions Trophy?

Deccan Chronicle

Sydney: An injury concern looms over Australian skipper Pat Cummins ahead of next month's Champions Trophy with the pacer set to undergo a scan on his "sore ankle", and chairman of selectors George Bailey refusing to confirm his availability for the marquee event. "There's a little bit of work to do, he's got a little bit of a sore ankle …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Question marks over Pat Cummins availability for Champions Trophy, Australia skipper to undergo scans for ankle injury

Hindustan Times

The Australian cricket team have been dealt a massive blow as it was revealed that captain Pat Cummins was managing an ankle injury during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, and could miss this year’s Champions Trophy. The Aussies open the Champions Trophy campaign vs England on February 22, and also have a one-off ODI in Sri Lanka on February 13 …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah for Test captaincy? Don't kill the golden goose, says Mohammad Kaif

India Today

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has voiced his opinion against Jasprit Bumrah taking over the Test captaincy from Rohit Sharma, suggesting that a batter would be a better fit for the role. Speculation about the future of India’s Test captaincy arose after Rohit Sharma missed the Sydney Test in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Don’t kill the golden goose," Kaif …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif

India Today

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised Rohit Sharma's decision to step away from the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, arguing that Rohit should have led the team in the must-win match in Sydney instead of citing poor form and sitting out. While some pundits and former players, including Irfan Pathan, praised Rohit for taking a …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins and his golden touch

Hindustan Times

Kolkata: Knack for wickets, unparalleled control and a never-say-die attitude for which Glenn McGrath will be revered as possibly the greatest Australian fast bowler in the last four decades. Not highlighted enough is also an equally telling phase of fast bowling as skipper where Cummins has taken 130 Test wickets at an average of 23.50. Before the skies opened up …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins battle it out to win ICC Player of Month award for December 2024

India TV News

Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson have been nominated to become the Player of the Month for December 2024. Australia played three Test matches against India last month and their skipper Pat Cummins led from the front picking up 17 wickets at an impeccable average of 17.64. He also played three Test matches last month, all against the Aussies …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian media critical of 'villain' Virat Kohli after failure in Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 'Made a lot of noise in the field...'

Firstpost

Australian media were critical of senior India batter Virat Kohli, who endured a forgettable outing with the bat Down Under in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series. While youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Kumar Reddy were among the positives that India can takeaway from the series, seniors including skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to live up to the …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bumrah to consult personal doctor after back spasm setback; could miss most India-England white-ball series: Report

Firstpost

Jasprit Bumrah’s immediated cricketing future remains uncertain following a back spasm setback. While the full extent of his injury is yet to be revealed, Bumrah is expected to miss the majority of the upcoming India-England white-ball series. India pacer Jasprit Bumrah could reportedly be rested for a major part of the limited-overs series against England at home as he continues …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Finding the roots of the enigmatic Cummins

New Indian Express

The Hawkesbury batters tried to run two but ended up falling short and Penrith won the title for the first time since 2001/02. “I know that that was something that he still looks back on and he's proud of,” Matthew Halse who has captained Cummins at Penrith told this daily. He was bowling and that was just before he played …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir’s Test tactics leave India on slippery slope

Hindustan Times

Sydney: It doesn’t take a lot of get Gautam Gambhir angry. India's team head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on during a warm up session on day three of the fifth and final cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2025. So, it wasn’t really a surprise that in India’s final press conference …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shastri, Ponting hail record-breaking BGT attendance

Hindustan Times

Sydney, Former stars Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have hailed the record-breaking attendance during the five-match Test series Down Under, suggesting the face-off between India and Australia could surpass the Ashes as cricket's biggest rivalry. Shastri, Ponting hail record-breaking BGT attendance India's decade-long dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended on Sunday as Australia reclaimed the title with a 3-1 series …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Vaughan feels Team India was "blown away" after Perth Test at BGT 2024-25

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan shared his insight on the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India, and said that 'Men in Blue' were "blown away" after their triumph at the Perth Test. Michael Vaughan feels Team India was "blown away" after Perth Test at BGT 2024-25 India, who began the series with a historic …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Jaiswal and Nitish impress, Siraj delivers and more positives for Team India despite Test series loss

Firstpost

Despite suffering a 1-3 Test series defeat to Australia Down Under, India still had quite a few positives to takeaway. Team India surrendered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia Down Under, with the Pat Cummins-led side ending India’s decade of dominance with a 3-1 series triumph. IND vs AUS | Five tough decisions Team India will have to make after an …

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