'Steve Waugh rang me up before the Test... knew it was red flag for Australia': Langer's sensational Rahane revelation
1 year, 6 months ago

'Steve Waugh rang me up before the Test... knew it was red flag for Australia': Langer's sensational Rahane revelation

Hindustan Times  

India batter Ajinkya Rahane scripted a brilliant comeback on Friday on Day 3 of World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval. Playing his first match for India since being axed for the Sri Lanka Test series at home in March 2022, Rahane emerged as the leading run-getter in an otherwise concerning show for the Indian side in London with a knock of 89 which, with able assistance from Shardul Thakur, helped the team avoid follow-on. En route to his knock, former Australia coach Justin Langer revealed a sensational detail involving the role of the legendary Steve Waugh in Rahane's calm and composed approach. Ajinkya Rahane; Steve Waugh Speaking on-air on Day 3 of the WTC final, Langer recalled the 2021/22 Border-Gavaskar Test series when the former Australia skipper had called him up. And Langer knew that it wasn't a pleasant revelation for him as his nightmare came true later in that series when Rahane inspired the injury-laden and Kohli-less Indian side to a comeback of ages with a century in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

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India vs Australia fourth Test in Melbourne: Indian captain Rohit Sharma press conference ahead of the fourth Test on December 24, 2024
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India vs Australia fourth Test in Melbourne: Indian captain Rohit Sharma press conference ahead of the fourth Test on December 24, 2024

The Hindu  

In a tiny press-conference hall located in the basement of the massive Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma kept nodding his head. It’s not a thing which I should be discussing at every press-conference.” Stepping into the fourth Test with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series level at 1-1, the visiting captain said: “We played some really good cricket and we have been …

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's solidity reminds Sunil Gavaskar of Murali Vijay
1 week, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's solidity reminds Sunil Gavaskar of Murali Vijay

India Today  

KL Rahul's composed 84-run knock in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia drew high praise from batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who likened Rahul's off-side judgment to that of former Indian opener Murali Vijay. AUS vs IND, 3rd Test Day 4 Updates Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar highlighted the technical brilliance that set Rahul apart from his teammates. …

Former Team India Coach Critiques Rohit Sharma's ‘Subdued’ Body Language In India’s 10-Wicket Loss To Australia
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Former Team India Coach Critiques Rohit Sharma's ‘Subdued’ Body Language In India’s 10-Wicket Loss To Australia

ABP News  

Former Team India coach Ravi Shastri critiqued Indian team captain Rohit Sharma’s body language, calling it ‘subdued’ during India’s 10-wicket thrashing by Australia in the second IND vs AUS Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on December 8 in Adelaide. Rohit Sharma, who missed out the first IND vs AUS Test at Perth, made a return to the Indian side …

Rohit Sharma will play in Adelaide Test against Australia, confirms BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma will play in Adelaide Test against Australia, confirms BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : The Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday lauded Team India for the massive 295-run win over Australia in the Perth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit Sharma will play in Adelaide Test against Australia, confirms BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla India staged a stunning comeback from a series whitewash against New Zealand …

KL Rahul a serious talent: Hayden praises batter's confident Perth Test knock
1 month ago

KL Rahul a serious talent: Hayden praises batter's confident Perth Test knock

India Today  

Former Australia skipper Matthew Hayden has praised India opener KL Rahul for his resilient 62-run knock against Australia on Day 2 of the Perth Test on November 22. According to Hayden, Rahul’s composed and confident innings showcased his immense potential, which he believes the batter needs to unleash more consistently. Partnering with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul displayed remarkable resilience against a …

KL Rahul controversial dismissal: Matthew Hayden explains umpiring goof up during IND vs AUS 1st Test
1 month ago

KL Rahul controversial dismissal: Matthew Hayden explains umpiring goof up during IND vs AUS 1st Test

Live Mint  

KL Rahul's controversial dismissal became the talk of the town on Friday as India reached 51/4 at lunch on the opening da of the first Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The TV replays showed there was a sound when the ball went past Rahul bat which hit the pad soon after. Matthew …

'Rohit Sharma could cause more disruption in Indian camp': Ricky Ponting's audacious remark has shades of Sunil Gavaskar
1 month ago

'Rohit Sharma could cause more disruption in Indian camp': Ricky Ponting's audacious remark has shades of Sunil Gavaskar

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, on Thursday, sent out a warning to the Indian Team ahead of their regular skipper Rohit Sharma's potential return to the squad before the second Test against Australia. Ricky Ponting made an audacious remark on Rohit Sharma Rohit will miss the opening Test match against Australia on Friday, with Jasprit Bumrah slated to lead the …

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury
1 month, 1 week ago

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury

The Hindu  

India batter KL Rahul has recovered from an injury he suffered during the side’s intra-squad match in Perth and is fit to play in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed with a video released on social media. I got a lot of time to prepare for this series and I’m really excited …

Boland's Focus on Rahul in India Test Series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Boland's Focus on Rahul in India Test Series

India Today  

Australia's Scott Boland is eager to exploit the bouncier, seam-friendly conditions in Australia when they face India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While Rahul boasts a career punctuated by strong performances, his record in Australia has been below par, averaging 20.77 from five Tests despite scoring a memorable century at the SCG in 2015. However, with the possibility that Indian …

New Zealand on the Brink of History: Latham Eager for Whitewash in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Zealand on the Brink of History: Latham Eager for Whitewash in India

The Hindu  

New Zealand is poised to create history by securing a whitewash in India. Tom Latham, the Test captain, is eager to lead his team to a successful conclusion to the series. The Kiwis have been on a remarkable run, and Latham is hoping for a repeat of their impressive performance from the recent series against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

New Zealand Triumphs in India, Stunned Indian Legends
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New Zealand Triumphs in India, Stunned Indian Legends

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan expresses concern over India's faltering form after their home Test series defeat to New Zealand. He urges senior players to step up and deliver in the ultimate format of the game. New Zealand's Mitchell Santner shines with 6 wickets and 13 runs in the match, securing a convincing victory for the visitors.

Justin Langer drops India coach plan after Rahul’s caution
7 months ago

Justin Langer drops India coach plan after Rahul’s caution

The Hindu  

Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer was enticed by the prospect of becoming India’s head coach but K.L. Rahul’s word of caution regarding the “pressure and politics” that come with the job dissuaded him from pursuing the “amazing” opportunity. Langer, who served as Lucknow Super Giants’ head coach this IPL season, recalled a chat with franchise skipper and a senior member …

Ajinkya Rahane: Staying the calm influencer
1 year, 6 months ago

Ajinkya Rahane: Staying the calm influencer

Hindustan Times  

The vice-captain's role is often underrated in cricket. Who will forget how he won the series with net bowlers,” said former India player Pravin Amre, who coaches Rahane from time to time. How Rohit Sharma would have loved to have Rahane in his ear when India ran out of ideas in dealing with the Steve Smith-Travis Head partnership on the …

India squad vs West Indies: Jaiswal, Ruturaj in Test squad; Pujara dropped; Samson in ODI team
1 year, 6 months ago

India squad vs West Indies: Jaiswal, Ruturaj in Test squad; Pujara dropped; Samson in ODI team

The Hindu  

Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav have been dropped from India’s Test series in the West Indies, thus resurfacing the transition talk, while pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has been rested from the Test and ODI series in the Caribbean. Top-order batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have earned their maiden call-up for the Test series that marks the beginning of India’s …

Gavaskar: Rohit Sharma’s dismissal ‘not a surprise’
1 year, 6 months ago

Gavaskar: Rohit Sharma’s dismissal ‘not a surprise’

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma's disappointing dismissal during India's clash against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship 2023 final at The Oval has drawn attention and raised concerns about his recent form. Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed his observations on the matter, dissecting the cheap dismissals of India's top-order batters and highlighting the struggles faced by Rohit since the IPL 2023. Gavaskar …

Ind vs Aus Day 3 Highlights, WTC 2023 Final LIVE: Australia scores 123/4 at stumps, India trails by 296 runs
1 year, 6 months ago

Ind vs Aus Day 3 Highlights, WTC 2023 Final LIVE: Australia scores 123/4 at stumps, India trails by 296 runs

Live Mint  

India vs Australia Day 3 Live Cricket Score, WTC 2023 Final: Australia racked up 469 in their first innings and then reduced India to 151-5 in the World Test Championship final at The Oval on Thursday. CSK cheer for Ajinkya Rahane to help India fight it out against Australia in WTC 2023 final Chennai Super Kings are cheering for their …

WTC Final: Scott Boland set Shubman Gill up beautifully, says Dinesh Karthik
1 year, 6 months ago

WTC Final: Scott Boland set Shubman Gill up beautifully, says Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

Veteran Indian wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik has lauded Australia pacer Scott Boland for setting up Shubman Gill on Day 2 of the ongoing World Test Championship Final at the Oval. Dinesh Karthik emphasized that Ajinkya Rahane will be crucial if Team India is to make a comeback on day three of the World Test Championship final at The Oval. Despite Rahane …

WTC Final: Hayden, Ponting slam India’s decision to drop Ashwin
1 year, 6 months ago

WTC Final: Hayden, Ponting slam India’s decision to drop Ashwin

The Hindu  

Australian greats Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting have slammed India’s decision to drop premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the World Test Championship final against Australia. Ashwin, who is the No 1 bowler in Test cricket and India’s leading wicket-taker in the 2021-23 WTC cycle, was dropped as the Rohit Sharma-led side bolstered the pace ammunition by playing four seamers. “I …

WTC final | Ajinkya Rahane will have his work cut out: Sanjay Manjrekar
1 year, 6 months ago

WTC final | Ajinkya Rahane will have his work cut out: Sanjay Manjrekar

The Hindu  

Ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia in London, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar backed Ajinkya Rahane who is returning to the Indian side after 18-19 months. Speaking exclusively on Star Sports, Manjrekar talked about the mindset that Ajinkya Rahane will bring to the table during the ICC World Test Championship Final, "He was under tremendous pressure the …

India vs Australia WTC final: Rohit Sharma-led India looks to find a way past Aussie pacers
1 year, 6 months ago

India vs Australia WTC final: Rohit Sharma-led India looks to find a way past Aussie pacers

The Hindu  

The inaugural ICC World Test Championship final, held in Southampton a couple of years ago, did not go India’s way. The last time India met Australia in a Test match; Virat Kohli stole the show with a brilliant 186. Gill was the other centurion for India, as the home team comfortably overtook Australia’s first innings total of 480. It was …

Ajinkya Rahane back to India’s World Test Championship final squad
1 year, 8 months ago

Ajinkya Rahane back to India’s World Test Championship final squad

Live Mint  

Ajinkya Rahane has been recalled to India’s squad for next month’s World Test Championship final against Australia as one of six specialist batters in the 15-man squad. The 34-year-old Rahane has been in boundary-hitting form in the Twenty20 format in the Indian Premier League, but he hasn’t played a test match since January of last year. Rohit’s squad is coming …

'I'm only thinking from India's point of view': Tendulkar sends Rohit Sharma enormous warning for WTC Final vs AUS
1 year, 9 months ago

'I'm only thinking from India's point of view': Tendulkar sends Rohit Sharma enormous warning for WTC Final vs AUS

Hindustan Times  

India secured a berth in the World Test Championship final earlier this month when the side registered a 2-1 victory over Australia in the four-match Border-Gavaskar series. India did require a victory in the final Test of the series in Ahmedabad; however, even as Rohit Sharma's men drew with Australia, their qualification for the title clash was confirmed when Sri …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, Indore Test, Analysis: Australia defeats India at its own game
1 year, 9 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, Indore Test, Analysis: Australia defeats India at its own game

The Hindu  

The Australians defeated India at its own game on a viciously turning pitch used for the third Test at the Holkar Stadium. Ironically, when replying to a question about former Indian cricketers criticising such tracks, Rohit’s response was, ”Former players, I don’t think have played on pitches like this.” Visible in the answer was a lack of respect for some …

WATCH VIDEO: Rohit Sharma-led Indian team train ahead of 3rd IND vs AUS Test at Holkar Stadium, Indore
1 year, 9 months ago

WATCH VIDEO: Rohit Sharma-led Indian team train ahead of 3rd IND vs AUS Test at Holkar Stadium, Indore

India TV News  

The Indian Test team led by Rohit Sharma has been nothing else but dominating in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. They have already lost two Test matches and they can't certainly win the trophy anymore. KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma's wingman, and the vice-captain of the side for the first two Test matches has been extremely mediocre with the bat. KL Rahul …

Ind vs Aus Tests | Hayden offers to help solve Aussie batting woes against Indian spinners
1 year, 10 months ago

Ind vs Aus Tests | Hayden offers to help solve Aussie batting woes against Indian spinners

The Hindu  

Batting great Matthew Hayden is ready to help Australia solve their batting woes in the ongoing Test series if asked after the visiting side was bamboozled by the Indian spinners in the first two matches, according to a report. Hayden, commentating on the series for host broadcaster Star Sports, said he would happily put his hand up to help Australia's …

India vs Australia: 'Didn’t know it was a press conference’, Waugh, Karthik spar on air on Day 3 of Delhi Test
1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia: 'Didn’t know it was a press conference’, Waugh, Karthik spar on air on Day 3 of Delhi Test

Firstpost  

Mark Waugh and Dinesh Karthik were involved in a heated discussion in commentary box on Day 3 of the second Test between India and Australia in Delhi. But apart from Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin’s glorious run with the ball, one more thing became the talking point for cricket enthusiasts — the on-air clash between commentators Dinesh Karthik and Mark …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Mark Waugh rips into Australia for collapse on Day 3 of Delhi Test
1 year, 10 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Mark Waugh rips into Australia for collapse on Day 3 of Delhi Test

India Today  

Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh fumed after Australia collapse in the morning session of Day 3 of the 2nd Test match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, 19 February. Australia, after starting at 61/1 on Day 3 of the Test match, were bundled out for just 113 runs in the second innings of the Test match, with India spinners …

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Allan Border is not impressed with Australian team selection, asks tough questions
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Allan Border is not impressed with Australian team selection, asks tough questions

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Just like every other overseas team touring India, Pat Cummins' Australia too had only one thing going on in their minds that is 'Indian spin bowling'. The Australian team and the Australian media were highly critical of the surface that was curated for the 1st Test, but they also goofed up with their team selection. …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma reminded me of Cheteshwar Pujara in Nagpur Test, says Sanjay Bangar
1 year, 10 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma reminded me of Cheteshwar Pujara in Nagpur Test, says Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has said that India captain Rohit Sharma’s knock in Nagpur reminded him of Cheteshwar Pujara’s innings in Australia. Speaking to Star Sports, Bangar said Rohit’s knock reminded him of Pujara’s knock against Australia in Australia because of the way he dominated the spinners in Nagpur. He reminded me of Cheteshwar Pujara because the way …

Mark Waugh slams Australia's passive approach in Nagpur Test: They were waiting for things to happen
1 year, 10 months ago

Mark Waugh slams Australia's passive approach in Nagpur Test: They were waiting for things to happen

India Today  

Legendary Australia batter Mark Waugh has slammed Australia’s passive approach against India, saying they were waiting for things to happen. Speaking on Star Sports, Waugh heaped praise on Axar Patel and Mohammad Shami, saying both of them batted really well. He went on to say that he would have liked to see Australia captain and world number 1 Test bowler …

India vs Australia: Matthew Hayden, Steve Waugh express shock at Travis Head's axing for 1st Test
1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia: Matthew Hayden, Steve Waugh express shock at Travis Head's axing for 1st Test

Firstpost  

Nagpur: Former Australian captains Matthew Hayden and Steve Waugh have been left shell-shocked by the axing of Travis Head for the first Test against India, with the former saying the player himself was in disbelief after knowing his fate. The Australian team management chose right-handed batter Peter Handscomb ahead of the 2021-22 Ashes “Player of the Series” Head, probably because …

David Warner has issue with his confidence, says Mark Waugh after Australia opener fails in Nagpur Test
1 year, 10 months ago

David Warner has issue with his confidence, says Mark Waugh after Australia opener fails in Nagpur Test

India Today  

Former Australia batter Mark Waugh was critical of David Warner's confidence after the star Australian opener failed with the bat in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur on Thursday. The off stump goes flying ðŸ”å Mohammed Shami dismisses David Warner as Australia lose both their openers early in the first session.#WTC23 | #INDvAUS | 📝https://t.co/rzMJy0hUFm pic.twitter.com/eOI4LiDm9K — …

How Rohit Sharma is proving himself as India’s T20 captain
3 years, 1 month ago

How Rohit Sharma is proving himself as India’s T20 captain

Live Mint  

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, already under pressure after being left out of India’s 2021 T20 World Cup squad, went for 16 runs in his second over, conceding two boundaries and a soaring six by New Zealand’s hitman, Martin Guptill. But not India’s new T20 captain, Rohit Sharma. Contrast that with New Zealand’s equally good left-arm spinner, Mitchell Santner, who also got …

Ajinkya Rahane congratulates India T20I captain Rohit Sharma for winning start vs New Zealand: Many more to come
3 years, 1 month ago

Ajinkya Rahane congratulates India T20I captain Rohit Sharma for winning start vs New Zealand: Many more to come

India Today  

Ajinkya Rahane congratulated teammate Rohit Sharma for a winning start to his T20I captaincy stint after India crushed New Zealand by 73 runs to sweep the 3-match series 3-0 in Kolkata on Sunday night. Rohit Sharma led from the front once again for, scoring 56 runs as India posted 184 for 7 on the board and then bowled out New …

'I haven't heard him talk about not continuing', Steve Waugh on Justin Langer potentially quitting after Ashes
3 years, 1 month ago

'I haven't heard him talk about not continuing', Steve Waugh on Justin Langer potentially quitting after Ashes

Firstpost  

Waugh’s comments came after another former Australia captain Michael Clarke said Langer would step down as coach if Australia add an Ashes victory to the T20 World Cup Sydney: Australian great Steve Waugh feels Justin Langer will continue as the side’s head coach beyond the Ashes series, insisting that the former opener is not the one to “back away from …

Rohit Sharma Watching WTC Final Through Binoculars is a Meme Worth Looking At
3 years, 6 months ago

Rohit Sharma Watching WTC Final Through Binoculars is a Meme Worth Looking At

News 18  

Opener Rohit Sharma along with Shubman Gill gave the Indian side a solid start in the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand on Friday before both returned to the pavilion with the scoreboard reading 63 for 2. While there weren’t many moments of celebrations for the desi cricket fans, Rohit Sharma watching the match closely through his binoculars …

Langer says reports of player discontent a 'wake-up call'
3 years, 10 months ago

Langer says reports of player discontent a 'wake-up call'

The Hindu  

Australia's national cricket coach Justin Langer said media reports that his coaching style had caused discontent in the dressing room will serve as a "wake-up call." The Sydney Morning Herald reported last week that Langer's style had worn thin with players, with an unnamed source saying senior members of the squad were frustrated by the atmosphere among the group. absolutely, …

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane lauds the team for showing character
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane lauds the team for showing character

The Hindu  

As India breached Australia's fortress, Gabba after 32 years and won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1, captain Ajinkya Rahane lauded his team for putting up a fascinating show. India was 0-1 down in the series when Rahane took charge as the captain and since then, he scripted a turnaround and helped the side bounce back. READ: Rahane hails young guns after …

'Don't know how to describe this': Emotional Ajinkya Rahane struggles to find words after India beat Australia
3 years, 11 months ago

'Don't know how to describe this': Emotional Ajinkya Rahane struggles to find words after India beat Australia

Hindustan Times  

India’s historic three-wicket win over Australia in Brisbane left Ajinkya Rahane numb as the India stand-in captain initially struggled to find words to describe his feelings after India won the series 2-1 to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India players celebrate after beating Australia in Brisbane Rahane, however, gathered himself quickly to state the win ‘means a lot’. I don't know …

Captain Ajinkya Rahane emulates Virat Kohli with Test series win in Australia: Proud to be a part of this unit
3 years, 11 months ago

Captain Ajinkya Rahane emulates Virat Kohli with Test series win in Australia: Proud to be a part of this unit

India Today  

Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday became the second Indian captain and Asian skipper to win a Test series in Australia after their historic triumph in the Brisbane Test. Rahane was stepping in for Kohli in this series after the Indian skipper went back home to Mumbai for his paternity leave following the team's loss in the series-opening Pink-ball Test in Adelaide …

Brisbane Test: Congratulations on beating Australia but facing England will be real challenge- Kevin Pietersen
3 years, 11 months ago

Brisbane Test: Congratulations on beating Australia but facing England will be real challenge- Kevin Pietersen

India Today  

Moments after Team India beat Australia in the historic Test at Gabba to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, they were given a warning by former England skipper Kevin Pietersen. India - yeh aitihaasik jeet ka jashn manaye kyuki yeh sabhi baadhao ke khilaap hasil hui hai LEKIN, ASLI TEAM toh kuch hafto baad a rahi hai jisse aapko harana hoga …

Brisbane Test: Team India gives fitting reply to pundits who predicted 4-0 whitewash by Australia
3 years, 11 months ago

Brisbane Test: Team India gives fitting reply to pundits who predicted 4-0 whitewash by Australia

India Today  

Team India gave a fitting reply to all of those cricket experts who counted them out by winning the four-match Test series in Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday. Ponting and Waugh had predicted a possible whitewash by Australia after their thumping win in Adelaide while Vaughan had said that India will get hammered by the hosts in the absence of …

India vs Australia: 'Worthy of a movie' Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur receive high praise after gritty stand
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: 'Worthy of a movie' Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur receive high praise after gritty stand

Firstpost  

Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur’s resolute performance on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test left everyone extremely impressed with praises pouring in from teammates, former players and experts. After Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin’s resilient partnership which helped India secure a draw in the Sydney Test, Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur together put up another memorable stand on Day 3 …

Rohit Sharma Bowled Against Australia at Gabba and Cricket Fans Have Seen Everything Now
3 years, 11 months ago

Rohit Sharma Bowled Against Australia at Gabba and Cricket Fans Have Seen Everything Now

News 18  

Injury after injury, Team India suffered another blow on the first day of the fourth Test against Australia at the Gabba on Friday. Medium-pacer and India’s opening batsman Rohit Sharma was then summoned to complete the rest of the over, with only one ball to go. Image of the series – Rohit Sharma bowling medium pace at Gabba. January 15, …

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane eyes entry into elite list as India captain gears up for Sydney Test
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane eyes entry into elite list as India captain gears up for Sydney Test

India Today  

India's stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane has a lot to look forward to as the visitors gear up for the 3rd Test against Australia in Sydney, starting January 7. Also, Ajinkya Rahane is bidding to become only the fifth India batsman to score 1000 or more runs in Australia. Most Test runs by Indian batsmen against Australia in Australia Sachin Tendulkar: …

AUS vs IND | Wasim Jaffer shares another hidden message for Ajinkya Rahane ahead of Sydney Test
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND | Wasim Jaffer shares another hidden message for Ajinkya Rahane ahead of Sydney Test

India TV News  

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer on Monday shared another hidden message for stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane suggesting to him the batting lineup of the Indian team for the impending third Test against Australia, scheduled to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting January 7. In the cryptic message, Jaffer explained how he spent his day with each of his …

Rahane captained India flawlessly in Melbourne - Chappell - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Rahane captained India flawlessly in Melbourne - Chappell - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell was not surprised to see Ajinkya Rahane captain India “flawlessly” to a series-levelling triumph against Australia in the Melbourne Test. “It was no surprise that Ajinkya Rahane captained India flawlessly at the MCG. 'All about the team' Despite the valuable performances from other Indian players, Chappell said “the Johnny Mullagh medal-winning contribution from Rahane turned …

AUS vs IND: Not surprised that Rahane captained India flawlessly at MCG, says Ian Chappell
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND: Not surprised that Rahane captained India flawlessly at MCG, says Ian Chappell

India TV News  

Ajinkya Rahane is brave, smart, calm and has the respect of his team, former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has said while praising India's stand-in Test captain. "It was no surprise that Ajinkya Rahane captained India flawlessly at the MCG; anyone who saw him in charge in Dharamsala in 2017 would have recognised a man born to lead cricket teams," Chappell …

Ajinkya Rahane planned his own sessions in 2020 amid pandemic, says Pravin Amre after India's win in Melbourne
3 years, 11 months ago

Ajinkya Rahane planned his own sessions in 2020 amid pandemic, says Pravin Amre after India's win in Melbourne

India Today  

Ajinkya Rahane’s coach Pravin Amre has heaped praise on the batsman, who actively planned his own sessions ahead of India’s tour down under, for his diligence amid the pandemic. Rahane, who is leading the Indian side in the Test series in absence of Virat Kohli, has received a lot of recognition for his captaincy in India’s 8-wicket win in the …

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