India vs West Indies: Test specialists and Jasprit Bumrah eye quality practice against Windies CB XI
5 years, 4 months ago

India vs West Indies: Test specialists and Jasprit Bumrah eye quality practice against Windies CB XI

India TV News  

Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane along with a well-rested Jasprit Bumrah will be aiming for some quality game time when India take on West Indies Cricket Board XI in a three-day warm-up game starting on Saturday ahead of two-match series. With skipper Virat Kohli sustaining a right thumb injury during the third ODI, the team management would like to exercise precaution and may be rest their best player before World Test championship opener. Pacers Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma too would look to impress the team management with a fine show in the practice game ahead of the two Tests. Team: India: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Mayank Agarwal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara, K L Rahul, Wriddhiman Saha, Ishant Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Hanuma Vihari, Umesh Yadav.

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West Indies great Clive Lloyd ‘disturbed’ by idea of two-tier Test structure
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West Indies great Clive Lloyd ‘disturbed’ by idea of two-tier Test structure

The Hindu  

West Indies great Clive Lloyd is “disturbed” by the idea of a two-tier structure for Test cricket and believes efforts should instead be focused on ensuring struggling teams play more often against the top sides. According to a report, India, Australia and England are in talks to divide Test cricket into two divisions to allow cricket’s “Big Three” to play …

West Indies great slams plans to revamp World Test Championship into two-tier system
2 days, 7 hours ago

West Indies great slams plans to revamp World Test Championship into two-tier system

India Today  

Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd has strongly criticised the idea of introducing a two-tier Test cricket system, which aims to facilitate more matches amongst the "big three" nations—India, Australia, and England. Lloyd believes such a move would be hugely detrimental to teams like the West Indies and other nations that have worked hard to achieve Test status. The West …

Two-tier Test cricket talk gains prominence
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2 days, 16 hours ago

Two-tier Test cricket talk gains prominence

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The suggestion to break Test cricket into two tiers – Division 1 and 2 – has done the rounds for over a decade, but Australian newspaper ‘The Age’ reports that the matter is slated to be discussed between International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah and executives from Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board this month. The two-tier …

CA, ECB, ICC chiefs to discuss two-tier Test structure soon
2 days, 16 hours ago

CA, ECB, ICC chiefs to discuss two-tier Test structure soon

The Hindu  

The chairs of Cricket Australia, England and Wales Cricket Board and the International Cricket Council are reportedly set to meet later in January to discuss where each of them stand on the matter of the introduction of a two-tier structure in Test cricket. According to a report in The Sydney Morning Herald, record attendance in the stadiums and encouraging broadcast …

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'
2 days, 20 hours ago

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'

Hindustan Times  

India's rather forgettable 2024/25 season came to an end with them losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. The result, that comes at the end of a run in which India lost an ODI series to Sri Lanka for the first time since 1997 and were whitewashed at home by New Zealand, has prompted former spinner …

India's full schedule for World Test Championship 2025-27: 14 Tests against SENA, including chance to avenge Australia
2 days, 23 hours ago

India's full schedule for World Test Championship 2025-27: 14 Tests against SENA, including chance to avenge Australia

Hindustan Times  

Heading into the final few matches of the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle, it seemed like almost a formality that India would confirm a spot at Lord’s for their third consecutive WTC final appearance. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts with teammates during the trophy ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India at The SCG in Sydney on …

Virat or Rohit, no player is bigger than the game: Harbhajan fumes at star culture
2 days, 23 hours ago

Virat or Rohit, no player is bigger than the game: Harbhajan fumes at star culture

India Today  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has come down heavily on senior players, saying that selection in the Indian team should be based on performance instead of reputation after series loss against Australia. Commenting on their poor form, Harbhajan suggested getting rid of the superstar culture in the Indian team and asked the duo to play county cricket before the England …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era
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3 days, 1 hour ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era

Hindustan Times  

For the first time, India will not figure in the race for top honours in the World Test Championship. India’s next cycle will begin, ironically enough, in England in June, with a five-match faceoff against the hosts, and end in early 2027 when Australia visit them for another of the five-Test showdowns that is becoming the norm in Tests involving …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
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3 days, 1 hour ago

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes it is time for India to move ahead of the "star culture" and raised questions about the team's sudden downfall after the T20 World Cup success, in a video posted on his YouTube Channel. "Everything was fine till Dravid was there.,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form Everything seems to …

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Pakistan with a valiant opening stand between Shan Masood and Babar Azam made a match out of it in the second Test in Cape Town while following-on. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Australia qualify for WTC final, to meet South Africa in summit clash Australia will take on South Africa in the World Test Championship final in June at Lord's. …

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team
3 days, 13 hours ago

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team

Deccan Chronicle  

Having twice conquered Australia in Test series Down Under since 2018, Team India surrendered meekly going down 3-1 and so dropping out of contention for the World Test Championship final of 2025, which will now be played between defending champion Australia and first-time finalist South Africa. In another eventful series, the underwhelming Indian performance was marked by plenty of controversy, …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'
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4 days, 7 hours ago

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

ABC  

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

World Test Championship: India fail to reach final for first time in history
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4 days, 7 hours ago

World Test Championship: India fail to reach final for first time in history

India Today  

India failed to reach the World Test Championship final for the first time in the history of the competition. WTC 2025 TABLE AFTER INDIA'S SYDNEY LOSS South Africa and Australia qualify for WTC 2025 Final HOW INDIA PERFORMED IN WTC 2023-25 CYCLE India began their cycle with a series win in the West Indies. India then began their final stretch …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
4 days, 8 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar
5 days, 7 hours ago

Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has opened up about Virat Kohli’s future in Test cricket. He emphasised the importance of looking ahead, especially considering who will be available for the 2027 World Test Championship final. What I’ve been emphasising over the last 8–10 days is that we need to consider who will be available for the 2027 World Test Championship …

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call
6 days, 7 hours ago

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call

India Today  

"Australia is a beautiful country to visit, but a tough place to tour," remarked coach Gautam Gambhir during his address at the Australian Prime Minister's residence in Sydney on New Year's Day. Rohit had been one of India’s best batters since the introduction of the World Test Championship. The contrast became starker when Jasprit Bumrah led India to a commanding …

Rohit Sharma might not fit into selectors' future plans in Tests: Sunil Gavaskar
6 days, 7 hours ago

Rohit Sharma might not fit into selectors' future plans in Tests: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced concerns about Rohit Sharma's role in India's Test cricket future, particularly for the 2027 World Test Championship cycle. Gavaskar believes that at 37, Rohit might not fit into India’s long-term Test plans. Gavaskar, speaking in an exclusive interaction with India Today, suggested that Rohit's absence during the ongoing Sydney Test against Australia might …

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

The Hindu  

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

From Perth to Sydney: A study in contrasts
6 days, 17 hours ago

From Perth to Sydney: A study in contrasts

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: It’s not how you start but how you finish that really matters. Led by Jasprit Bumrah, India had pulled off a remarkable win and the words being thrown around about Australia’s performance were “humiliation” and “disintegration”. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir speaks with Jasprit Bumrah during a practice session ahead of the Test in Sydney. “If someone had said …

Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3
6 days, 21 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

India vs Australia 5th Test probable XIs: Live streaming details, date, time, IND vs AUS head-to-head stats in Sydney
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6 days, 22 hours ago

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

DC Edit | Team India must turn new leaf
1 week ago

DC Edit | Team India must turn new leaf

Deccan Chronicle  

There can be no better time to turn a new leaf than at the start of a new year. Team India, floundering after a great start in winning the opening Test in Perth against the odds, needs to take several hard decisions if it is to justify its standing in world cricket. While their continuing in white ball cricket would …

Ravi Shastri bats for promotion-relegation Test system after Boxing Day blockbuster in Melbourne
1 week, 1 day ago

Ravi Shastri bats for promotion-relegation Test system after Boxing Day blockbuster in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri advocated a two-tier structure in Tests with relegation and promotion to ensure the survival of the longest format of the game. His comments follow the blockbuster fourth Test between India and Australia that drew a record 373,691 spectators to the Melbourne Cricket Ground over five enthralling days. Shastri said that he could not remember “a …

India's Test record at Sydney Cricket Ground before New Year's Test against Australia
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1 week, 1 day ago

India's Test record at Sydney Cricket Ground before New Year's Test against Australia

India TV News  

After a disheartening 184-run defeat in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India are no longer the masters of their own fate in the race to the ICC World Test Championship final 2023-25. India desperately need to register a win at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the New Year's Test against Australia to ensure that they remain …

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final
1 week, 1 day ago

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn’t probably hit the right spot. South Africa overcame Pakistan by two wickets at Centurion on Sunday to win the first Test and become the first team to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 ICC’s average points system may come under scrutiny for allowing South Africa to …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test review: Kohli and Rohit stutter, Bumrah’s magic in vain as hope awaits India in Sydney
1 week, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test review: Kohli and Rohit stutter, Bumrah’s magic in vain as hope awaits India in Sydney

The Hindu  

Late on Monday, the light dimmed on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Seagulls descended on the turf, cleaning staff were busy removing the waste that a massive sporting contest tends to generate, and Australian cricketers lingered around, savouring their 184-run triumph against India in the fourth Test. Nathan Lyon celebrates India’s final wicket in the second innings which secured a win …

Australia almost there, India's outside chance: A look at state of play of ICC World Test Championship 2023-25
1 week, 2 days ago

Australia almost there, India's outside chance: A look at state of play of ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : The 184-run victory over India at the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has improved the chances of the Pat Cummins-led Australian side of making it to the World Test Championship 2025 final, with the side now needing just one more Test win away from making it to Lord's next year, according to ICC. Australia almost there, India's …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

India Test results in 2024: Full list of match results, win/loss after India vs Australia 4th Test
1 week, 3 days ago

India Test results in 2024: Full list of match results, win/loss after India vs Australia 4th Test

The Hindu  

India finished 2024 with a 184-run defeat at the hands of Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne on Monday. The side began the year with a win against South Africa in Cape Town and followed it up with a 4-1 series victory over England at home. However, its year took a downturn after a morale-crushing …

Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, India slumped to a demoralising 184-run loss to Australia in the fourth Test here on Monday with contemporary greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to come good yet again, signalling that their walk towards the exit door is not too far. Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs Chasing a near improbable target …

How Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma geared up for MCG Test: Abhishek Nayar reveals
2 weeks ago

How Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma geared up for MCG Test: Abhishek Nayar reveals

India Today  

Team India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar shared insights into the preparation strategies of veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the Boxing Day Test. However, Nayar emphasised that experienced players like Kohli and Sharma often need some time at the crease to settle and find their rhythm. When a player gets a start, his game looks entirely different,” …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 26: Today's top 10 trending news stories
2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 26: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

India are taking on Australia in the boxing day Test at the MCG and have left Shubman Gill out of their playing XI. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories India field first in boxing day Test vs Australia India are fielding first after losing the toss at the MCG in the boxing day Test. Shubman Gill left out of …

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

‘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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

Big Change In India's Top Order For IND vs AUS 4th Test: Rohit Sharma's New Role, Shubman Gill Ousted
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

ABP News  

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

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: After Ashwin’s retirement, India braces for a spin test at MCG
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: After Ashwin’s retirement, India braces for a spin test at MCG

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. But with mostly Head scoring the runs while Steve Smith and Labuschagne have …

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: High hopes on Indian batters for Boxing Day contest
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: High hopes on Indian batters for Boxing Day contest

The Hindu  

A city that can throw up four seasons in a single day, decided to stick to the straight and the narrow on Tuesday. Melbourne’s whimsical skies turned a bright shade of blue, the sunlight was of the blinding type, hardly a leaf stirred and as the dry heat rose, a whiff of eucalyptus scent wafted in from the trees of …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit focusses on fine-tuning defence ahead of Boxing Day clash
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit focusses on fine-tuning defence ahead of Boxing Day clash

The Hindu  

A city that can throw up four seasons in a single day decided to stick to the straight and the narrow on Tuesday. Melbourne’s whimsical skies turned a bright shade of blue, the sunlight was of the blinding type, hardly a leaf stirred, and as the dry heat rose, a whiff of eucalyptus scent wafted in from the trees of …

West Indies’ Jangoo gets maiden call-up for Pakistan Test series, Motie returns
2 weeks, 2 days ago

West Indies’ Jangoo gets maiden call-up for Pakistan Test series, Motie returns

The Hindu  

West Indies batter Amir Jangoo received his first call-up to the Test squad, while left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie returns for next month’s series against Pakistan, the team said on Monday. West Indies’ return to Pakistan for Test matches after 18 years wraps up the World Test Championship cycle and features two games at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 17-29. …

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan
2 weeks, 4 days ago

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket comes amidst a heated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. While the spinner has been a star for India on several tours of Australia, found success in England, and helped establish an era of dominance at home, he still signals the first of a generation of Indian cricketers who have never taken part in what was once …

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma was hit on his left knee during Team India's net session in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, according to a report in the Times of India. The report notes that the injury did not look too serious and the team physio is taking precautions to ensure that any swelling on Rohit's leg …

Virat Kohli's intense batting practice, Jaiswal takes guidance ahead of Boxing Day Test
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli's intense batting practice, Jaiswal takes guidance ahead of Boxing Day Test

India Today  

Ahead of the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test at the MCG, the Indian team put in a solid day of practice, with Virat Kohli’s batting session drawing the most attention. His fluidity and rhythm in the middle were reminiscent of his dominant performance on Day 1 of the practice session, signalling that he was in excellent form and ready for the …

IND-W vs WI-W 1st ODI Dream 11 fantasy picks: India women v West Indies women predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

The Hindu  

India and West Indies will face each other in the three-match WODI series at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Vadodara starting from Sunday. After a stellar T20I series victory against the visitor, India will look to continue its improved form and start on the right foot. West Indies managed to level the series but the decider saw the host …

India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli lead preparations ahead of Melbourne face-off
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli lead preparations ahead of Melbourne face-off

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. There is history in every corner, and at one level lower than the main venue, the Indians were busy preparing for their immediate future here on Saturday morning. At one point Rohit asked …

IND vs WI ODI series: India women looking to continue momentum against West Indies in uncharted waters
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs WI ODI series: India women looking to continue momentum against West Indies in uncharted waters

The Hindu  

Five years ago, when India featured in a three-match women’s ODI series in Vadodara, it went on to complete a whitewash against South Africa. However, this time around, as the Women in Blue return to the historic venue, it will be hoping to quickly gauge the conditions at the newly-constructed Kotambi Stadium, which will be hosting its maiden international fixture …

World Cup for red-ball players: South Africa's Temba Bavuma sets sights on WTC final
2 weeks, 6 days ago

World Cup for red-ball players: South Africa's Temba Bavuma sets sights on WTC final

India Today  

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has set his sights firmly on a historic achievement as his team stands on the brink of making their first-ever ICC World Test Championship Final, set to take place at Lord's in June 2025. With South Africa currently leading the points table for the ongoing WTC cycle, Bavuma is determined to guide his side to …

IND-W vs WI-W, 3rd T20I: India beat West Indies by 60 runs, clinch series 2-1
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND-W vs WI-W, 3rd T20I: India beat West Indies by 60 runs, clinch series 2-1

Live Mint  

Richa Ghosh smashed a record-equalling fastest fifty while Smriti Mandhana made a graceful fifty to propel India to a 60-run victory over the West Indies in the third and final women's T20I here on Thursday. Ghosh struck a 21-ball 54 while bringing up her fifty off a mere 18 balls and Mandhana made a robust 77 to power India to …

IND-W vs WI-W: How Smriti Mandhana inspired India to end 5-year drought at home
3 weeks ago

IND-W vs WI-W: How Smriti Mandhana inspired India to end 5-year drought at home

India Today  

Smriti Mandhana opened up on how she motivated Team India to end their five-year-long wait to win a Women’s T20I series on home soil. But on Thursday, December 19, the Women in Blue defeated Hayley Matthews’ West Indies by 60 runs to win the series 2-1. India Women vs West Indies Women, 3rd T20I Updates India started the series with …

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