Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli To Open? India Go In Without Yashasvi Jaiswal In IND vs IRE T20 World Cup 2024 Clash
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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli To Open? India Go In Without Yashasvi Jaiswal In IND vs IRE T20 World Cup 2024 Clash

ABP News  

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to open? It's time to get over the ODI World Cup 2023 heartbreak for all Indian fans as India's T20 World Cup 2024 gets underway at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The T20 World Cup 2024 presents the captain coach duo of Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid, a perfect chance for redemption for while Dravid has already said this would be his last assignment as India head coach, there may not be another World Cup in India jersey for Rohit either. And now, India seem to have taken a bold call as they play their first match of T20 World Cup 2024 against Ireland. READ HERE | Pakistan Slammed By Ex-Captain For Charging 25$ For Private Dinner For Fans In USA, Video Goes Viral- WATCH While India had been going with the opening combination of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal before heading into the tournament, after Kohli's Orange Cap-winning form in IPL 2024, it seems like it will be Rohit and Kohli who will be opening the batting for Team India in the T20 World Cup.

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Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes: ‘You only said he’s a modern-day great'
6 hours, 30 minutes ago

Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes: ‘You only said he’s a modern-day great'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma ended his silence on Virat Kohli's struggles with deliveries outside the off stump. In his unique style, Rohit first broke into laughter and then replied to the reporter using his own words when asked about Kohli's form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's captain Rohit Sharma, right, and teammate Virat Kohli leave the field The former …

Rohit Sharma's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want
3 days, 2 hours ago

Rohit Sharma's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want

ABP News  

The year 2024 has been a mixed journey for Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma. Also on ABP Live | IND vs AUS 4th Test: KL Rahul's Freak Injury Scare Caught On Camera - WATCH Also, Rohit became the first Indian captain to suffer a 3-0 home Test series loss. Indian cricket team, under captain Rohit, lost a Test series 3-0 …

The peaks and valleys in Indian cricket in 2024: The end of World Cup drought and a new low in Tests
4 days, 1 hour ago

The peaks and valleys in Indian cricket in 2024: The end of World Cup drought and a new low in Tests

India TV News  

The end of a wait for a World Cup crown! India finally got their hands on the T20 World Cup 2024, which saw the nation dive into jubilation. For say, India suffered their first-ever home series sweep of three or more Test matches in 2024 against a New Zealand side that lost everything left and right to it. India's 4-1 …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Retire After IND vs AUS Tests, Miss Out On Champions Trophy?
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Retire After IND vs AUS Tests, Miss Out On Champions Trophy?

ABP News  

Ravichandran Ashwin's surprise retirement during the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked speculation about other senior players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, potentially retiring soon. Also on ABP Live | 'Anushka Found Virat Crying': Varun Dhawan's Emotional Revelation About 'Captain Kohli' - WATCH Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli'ss decisions regarding retirement may depend on India's performance in …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: India will be glad to go all square to Melbourne after the great escape in Gabba
4 days, 8 hours ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: India will be glad to go all square to Melbourne after the great escape in Gabba

The Hindu  

Over a month in Australia, India has seen it all. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is level at 1-1 and with two Tests remaining, Rohit Sharma’s men will get extra opportunities to revive their campaign. With Ashwin’s exit, he becomes the number one spinner in terms of legacy within the squad, even if that doesn’t necessarily guarantee a spot in the …

Hope India back opener KL Rahul, value what he has done: Dinesh Karthik
4 days, 12 hours ago

Hope India back opener KL Rahul, value what he has done: Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has urged the team management to give KL Rahul extended backing at the top of the batting order. The Karnataka batsman was initially picked in the 18-man squad for a middle-order role, but Rohit Sharma's absence in the series opener in Perth forced the management to play Rahul at the top. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage …

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters
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Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters

Hindustan Times  

Team India faced yet another batting collapse during the first innings of the Brisbane Test, as the side was left reeling at 51/4 by the end of Day 3. India's KL Rahul walks off the field after losing his wicket during the day two of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide …

Indian opener debate settled? Gavaskar picks his top choice between Rahul and Rohit
1 week ago

Indian opener debate settled? Gavaskar picks his top choice between Rahul and Rohit

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that India's opening slot debate was settled after KL Rahul's majestic 84-run knock on Day 4 of the 3rd Test at The Gabba, Brisbane. Rohit Sharma has not been in good form over the last 4 or 5 matches, not just these 2 matches yet, but over the last 4 or 5 matches, so …

Arshdeep Singh credits Rishabh Pant's 'masterstroke' for T20 World Cup final win
1 week, 3 days ago

Arshdeep Singh credits Rishabh Pant's 'masterstroke' for T20 World Cup final win

India Today  

Arshdeep Singh, India's leading wicket-taker at the 2024 T20 World Cup, credited wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant's masterstroke tactic for the team's thrilling win over South Africa in the title clash. Arshdeep, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya helped India snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and end the nation's 11-year-long wait for an ICC crown. IND v SA, T20 World Cup …

BGT 2025: Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad land in Brisbane ahead of 3rd Test against Australia at Gabba
1 week, 5 days ago

BGT 2025: Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad land in Brisbane ahead of 3rd Test against Australia at Gabba

Live Mint  

BGT 2025: With just a day left for the adrenaline-filled clash of the titans, Rohit Sharma-led Team India landed in Brisbane on Wednesday to face Pat Cummins-led Australia in the third Test match of the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the second Test of the BGT 2025 at Adelaide, Travis Head's scintillating century, accompanied by brilliant bowling performances from Mitchell Starc …

Virat Kohli finds cure to outside off-stump weakness; no concern over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for Gabba Test
1 week, 5 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma should bat in the middle order in the Brisbane Test match, said Cheteshwar Pujara. Sharma, who had skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 had a terrible outing in the pink ball Test match at Adelaide, scoring a total of 9 runs across two innings. If he has a slightly bigger stride, it …

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah have been brilliant, but India needs Virat Kohli and others to reverse alarming trends
2 weeks ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah have been brilliant, but India needs Virat Kohli and others to reverse alarming trends

ABC  

How quickly everything can change after a couple of days of Test cricket. Just as Australia's resounding win in Adelaide doesn't suddenly put to bed all the questions surrounding the team, Perth didn't mean India's flaws all magically disappeared either. Cheteshwar Pujara played a crucial role in India's last two series wins in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21. Central to …

Rohit Sharma to open in IND vs AUS 3rd Test? Sunil Gavaskar explains why India captain should return to the top
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma to open in IND vs AUS 3rd Test? Sunil Gavaskar explains why India captain should return to the top

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma's idea of sticking with the opening pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia backfired as the Indian team suffered a huge 10-wicket loss inside three days. India's loss not only helped Australia to square the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-1 but also forced the Rohit Sharma-led side to slip down to third in …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma provides major update on Mohammed Shami’s return to Test cricket; ‘Door is open but…’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma provides major update on Mohammed Shami’s return to Test cricket; ‘Door is open but…’

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma led team India faced a crushing defeat against Australia during the 2nd Test match at Adelaide. However, Harshit Rana who is playing as the third pacer for India in the series, remained ineffective during the Adelaide Test as Aussie batters took him to the cleaners. Rana's drubbing in Adelaide has once again prompted questions about when veteran Indian …

Rohit breaks out of comfort zone again to let Rahul flourish, but India captain’s sacrifice more than what meets the eye
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rohit breaks out of comfort zone again to let Rahul flourish, but India captain’s sacrifice more than what meets the eye

Hindustan Times  

It’s been six years, 27 matches and 64 innings since Rohit Sharma did not open the batting in Test cricket. India's Rohit Sharma Had he so desired, Rohit could so easily have extended that sequence, but putting the team’s interests ahead of himself, the Indian captain has decided to cede his opener’s slot to KL Rahul in deference to the …

'I was watching KL Rahul bat with baby in my arms': Rohit Sharma ends speculation on where he'll bat in Adelaide Test
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'I was watching KL Rahul bat with baby in my arms': Rohit Sharma ends speculation on where he'll bat in Adelaide Test

Hindustan Times  

The cat is out of the bag. India captain Rohit Sharma ended all speculations and assumptions, confirming that KL Rahul will indeed open for India in the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide starting Friday. Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal tasted tremendous success in the second innings of the Perth Test, adding a record 201-run partnership – the highest by an …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul as opener for pink ball Test in Adelaide
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul as opener for pink ball Test in Adelaide

Firstpost  

India skipper Rohit Sharma has confirmed that KL Rahul will play as an opener in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that KL Rahul will continue to open the innings in the pink ball Test against Australia in Adelaide,. Jaiswal and Rahul had also opened in India’s rain-curtailed practice match against Australia Prime …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma sacrifices his spot, reveals India’s opening combination for pink-ball Test in Adelaide
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma sacrifices his spot, reveals India’s opening combination for pink-ball Test in Adelaide

Live Mint  

IND vs AUS Adelaide Test: KL Rahul will open the batting for India alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second day-night Test match against Australia in Adelaide. Rohit’s decision follows the success of Rahul and Jaiswal in the first Test in Perth. In Rohit’s absence, the Rahul-Jaiswal pair forged a 200-run stand in the second innings, paving the way for India’s …

Rohit Sharma confirms India's Adelaide Test batting order, KL Rahul's position
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma confirms India's Adelaide Test batting order, KL Rahul's position

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed on the eve of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy that he would return to batting in the middle-order. Rohit, addressing the media in Adelaide on Thursday, confirmed KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting for India in the pink-ball Test. It is a brave call from captain Rohit Sharma, who is …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 'You go there and bat...', KL Rahul opens up on his batting position ahead of Adelaide Test
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 'You go there and bat...', KL Rahul opens up on his batting position ahead of Adelaide Test

Firstpost  

KL Rahul said that he is ready to bat anywhere ahead of India’s second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Rohit, who was on paternity leave, has returned to lead India in the second Test and this means Rahul’s batting position is already in focus. KL Rahul informed about opening in Australia in advance ”I got told quite early as I …

‘I want to be in the XI, just fit me in’: KL Rahul to Rohit and Gambhir before India vs Australia day-night Test
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘I want to be in the XI, just fit me in’: KL Rahul to Rohit and Gambhir before India vs Australia day-night Test

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul knows exactly where he is going to bat for India in the day-night Test match against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Friday, but he has been told by the team management not to disclose the same in public. There has been a lot of speculation about Rahul's batting position in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy …

India predicted XI for Adelaide Test: Will Rohit open innings during IND vs AUS 2nd Test?
3 weeks ago

India predicted XI for Adelaide Test: Will Rohit open innings during IND vs AUS 2nd Test?

The Hindu  

India will look to extend its advantage in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy when it faces Australia for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide starting on December 6. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill missed India’s 295-run victory in the opener in Perth but return for the second match. Will Rohit Sharma open innings in IND vs AUS 2nd Test? The pair opened during …

Shubman Gill stops Rohit Sharma from rescuing Jaiswal from 'no entry' area as India captain scolds opener
3 weeks ago

Shubman Gill stops Rohit Sharma from rescuing Jaiswal from 'no entry' area as India captain scolds opener

Hindustan Times  

Yashasvi Jaiswal announced his arrival in Australia with a match-winning 161 in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth last week, but his campaign in Adelaide began with a bit of chaos after the India opener was left stuck in a 'no entry' zone, leaving captain Rohit Sharma vexed. In the video shared by BCCI on Tuesday, …

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’
3 weeks ago

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’

Live Mint  

As India gear up for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, all eyes are on captain Rohit Sharma and his batting position. Former Indian cricket player Harbhajan Singh weighed in on this decision, emphasising that Rohit’s strength lies in the top order. Harbhajan believes Rohit should ideally open or bat at number …

Rohit Sharma IN, Dhruv Jurel OUT - India's possible playing XI for pink-ball Test in Adelaide vs Australia
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3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma IN, Dhruv Jurel OUT - India's possible playing XI for pink-ball Test in Adelaide vs Australia

India TV News  

Winning the first Test away from home is rare and team India achieved this feat in Perth beating Australia by 295 runs. But team India are set to make a couple of changes at least for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide which will be played with the pink ball under the lights. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the attack …

Sense over stature: Manjrekar predicts Rohit Sharma to sacrifice opening spot
3 weeks ago

Sense over stature: Manjrekar predicts Rohit Sharma to sacrifice opening spot

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has weighed in on the debate surrounding India's batting order for the Day-Night Test in Adelaide, suggesting that captain Rohit Sharma might voluntarily give up his opening spot to KL Rahul. Manjrekar, speaking to ESPN Cricinfo, praised Rahul’s gritty 77 and the 201-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, which laid the foundation for India's commanding 294-run …

Watch: Rohit Sharma trains under watchful eyes of Abhishek Nayar
3 weeks ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma trains under watchful eyes of Abhishek Nayar

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma trained in Adelaide on Tuesday, 3 December. The last time India played a pink ball Test match in Australia, they were bundled out for just 36 runs. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage However, it needs to be mentioned that Australia have won 11 out of their 12 pink ball Test matches, and have never lost a …

Rohit will either open or bat at No. 3, reckons Harbhajan
3 weeks ago

Rohit will either open or bat at No. 3, reckons Harbhajan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Captain Rohit Sharma will either open or bat at number three in the Adelaide Test against Australia, reckoned former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Monday while ruling out the possibility of a senior star coming in at number five or six. "I don't see Rohit coming in at number five or six. Either Rohit will open with Yashasvi …

Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024 NEW DELHI, - Cricket's financial engine India ended their title drought and also tightened their vice-like grip on the game's governance but their dogged stance of not touring Pakistan has jeopardised next year's Champions Trophy across the border. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction …

Rohit Sharma should bat at No.6 in Adelaide, Kl Rahul to open: Ex-IND selector
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma should bat at No.6 in Adelaide, Kl Rahul to open: Ex-IND selector

India Today  

Former India selector Devang Gandhi feels that Rohit Sharma should bat at No.6 during the Adelaide Test and allow KL Rahul to continue opening the batting for India alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. During the match, Rahul would open the batting while Rohit came in at No.4, hinting that India may go with the option during the pink-ball Test. Speaking to Times …

Rohit, Rahul and the opening question for India
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit, Rahul and the opening question for India

Hindustan Times  

Canberra: Sunday at the Manuka Oval was supposed to be all about Rohit Sharma but it was also about the fans who turned up from far and wide to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. India skipper Rohit Sharma in the pink-ball game against the Australia Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday. Day one …

Virat Kohli faces Jasprit Bumrah as star India duo skips warm-up match, toils hard in nets ahead of pink-ball Test
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli faces Jasprit Bumrah as star India duo skips warm-up match, toils hard in nets ahead of pink-ball Test

Hindustan Times  

India’s preparations for the pink ball Test in Adelaide continue in full flow, with crucial team members practicing for the day-night match alongside the ongoing tour match against the Prime Minister’s XI at the Manuka Oval. A pair of fan-captured videos from the nets at the Manuka Oval saw India’s lead bowler Jasprit Bumrah bowling to their star batter Virat …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma’s return forces India’s batting rejig in 2nd Test; where will KL Rahul bat? Ex-star explains
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma’s return forces India’s batting rejig in 2nd Test; where will KL Rahul bat? Ex-star explains

Live Mint  

The return of Rohit Sharma has put the Indian think-thank in a fix ahead of the second Test match against Australia, which starts on December 6 in Adelaide. In the absence of Rohit, KL Rahul opened the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal and the pair stitched together a 200-plus stand in the second innings, en route to India 295-run win inside …

AUS vs IND: Why Rohit Sharma needs to sacrifice his opening spot in Adelaide Test
3 weeks, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND: Why Rohit Sharma needs to sacrifice his opening spot in Adelaide Test

India Today  

Rohit Sharma returning to play for India is good news. Opening not Rohit Sharma’s prolific position Rohit has played match-winning knocks as an opener, scoring 2685 runs at an average of 44.01 with nine centuries and a top score of 212. Rohit Sharma’s batting numbers Position Matches Innings Runs High Score Average Strike Rate 100s 50s 1st Position 18 29 …

Pujara backs KL Rahul to open, suggests new batting position for Rohit
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Pujara backs KL Rahul to open, suggests new batting position for Rohit

Deccan Chronicle  

Canberra: Cheteshwar Pujara wants K L Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma. Pujara, the rock of Indian batting on the previous two tours of Australia, feels the opening combination should not be tinkered with after a 295-run win in the series opener. "I think, for …

KL should continue to open with Jaiswal, Rohit can come in at 3: Cheteshwar Pujara
3 weeks, 4 days ago

KL should continue to open with Jaiswal, Rohit can come in at 3: Cheteshwar Pujara

New Indian Express  

CANBERRA: Cheteshwar Pujara wants K L Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma. Pujara, the rock of Indian batting on the previous two tours of Australia, feels the opening combination should not be tinkered with after a 295-run win in the series opener. "I think, for …

Rohit to return, KL Rahul at No.3 or No.6? India's likely playing XI for 2nd Test against Australia
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit to return, KL Rahul at No.3 or No.6? India's likely playing XI for 2nd Test against Australia

India TV News  

India face a big dilemma regarding their playing eleven for the second Test match against Australia starting on December 5. Dhruv Jurel started in the No.6 position ahead of Sarfaraz Khan in Perth while Nitish Reddy and Yash Thakur made their Test debuts. But with Rohit returning and Gill getting fit, the management is facing a big question regarding India's …

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests change in India's batting order as Rohit Sharma comes in for pink-ball Test
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests change in India's batting order as Rohit Sharma comes in for pink-ball Test

India TV News  

Cheteshwar Pujara wants India to stick to the same opening pair that laid the foundation of the 295-run win in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. The pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul had added 201 runs for the first wicket in the second innings of the series opener but with Rohit Sharma, now, back as …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Indian team arrives at Canberra for day-night game against Prime Minister’s XI
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Indian team arrives at Canberra for day-night game against Prime Minister’s XI

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma’s men flew into Australia’s capital on Wednesday night while Virat Kohli arrived earlier. After the recent first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium which India won by 295 runs, the visitors are scheduled to play against the Prime Minister’s XI here at the Manuka Oval on November 30 and December 1. READ | Gautam Gambhir returns home due to …

Jaiswal's Perth classic sparks damning take on Australian cricket by Greg Chappell: ‘Risk falling further behind’
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jaiswal's Perth classic sparks damning take on Australian cricket by Greg Chappell: ‘Risk falling further behind’

Hindustan Times  

Yashasvi Jaiswal was the star of the show with bat for India as they took a 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a dominant 295-run victory in Perth. With there being plenty of hype and discussion around Jaiswal within the Australian cricket fraternity, former Australian cricketer and Indian coach Greg Chappell was one of the latest to compliment the …

Rohit Sharma enters Indian dressing room on Day 4 in Perth, KL Rahul reveals what will happen with India XI
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma enters Indian dressing room on Day 4 in Perth, KL Rahul reveals what will happen with India XI

Hindustan Times  

India are on the cusp of registering a famous and historic win against Australia at the Optus Stadium, Perth to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Captain Rohit Sharma who missed the Perth Test after welcoming his second child with wife Ritika Sajdeh, has landed in Australia and was seen inside the Indian dressing room on Day …

KL Rahul reacts to Rohit Sharma's return for Adelaide Test: Hopefully, I get a chance
4 weeks, 1 day ago

KL Rahul reacts to Rohit Sharma's return for Adelaide Test: Hopefully, I get a chance

India Today  

India batter KL Rahul is hopeful of retaining his place in the playing XI despite the expected return of regular skipper Rohit Sharma for the Day/Night Test in Adelaide against Australia. In Rohit's absence, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah has led the team as stand-in captain, while Rahul has partnered Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order. At the moment, we …

I just wanted to contribute to team's cause: Kohli after scoring 30th Test century
1 month ago

I just wanted to contribute to team's cause: Kohli after scoring 30th Test century

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli swapped fluency with spunk to score his 30th Test hundred which took him past the incomparable Sir Donald Bradman’s tally in Perth on Sunday, and it was also one of the most significant knocks in a stellar career that is in its final chapter. Kohli’s unbeaten 100 against Australia at the Optus Stadium was his first hundred after …

'When Rohit turns up': Gilchrist's 'KL Rahul versatile enough' warning to Gambhir regarding selection headache
1 month ago

'When Rohit turns up': Gilchrist's 'KL Rahul versatile enough' warning to Gambhir regarding selection headache

Hindustan Times  

When regular captain Rohit Sharma returns from his paternity leave, Gautam Gambhir and the Indian team management will have a huge decision to make. India will have a tough decision to make about KL Rahul when Rohit Sharma returns from paternity leave. Meanwhile, KL Rahul has taken up Rohit's opening role in his absence, partnering Yashasvi Jaiswal. Unlike the first …

KL Rahul-Jaiswal 1st Indian opening pair to stitch 200-plus stand in Australia
1 month ago

KL Rahul-Jaiswal 1st Indian opening pair to stitch 200-plus stand in Australia

India Today  

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal scripted history on Sunday by registering the highest first-wicket partnership for an Indian pair in Test cricket on Australian soil. This stand not only became India's highest first-wicket partnership in Australia, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth's 191-run effort at Sydney in 1986, but it also marked the first time an Indian opening pair crossed …

Watch: Rohit Sharma arrives in Perth to join Indian team after welcoming 2nd child
1 month ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma arrives in Perth to join Indian team after welcoming 2nd child

India Today  

The wait is finally over as the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, has arrived in Perth on November 24, Sunday. India’s regular skipper, Rohit, was spotted at Chhatrapati International Airport, Mumbai on November 23, en route to Australia to rejoin the Indian squad for the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy series. In Rohit's absence, KL Rahul opened for India alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal …

In-form KL Rahul has to bat in top 3 in Pink Ball Test: Sanjay Manjrekar
1 month ago

In-form KL Rahul has to bat in top 3 in Pink Ball Test: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are India's best openers going into the Adelaide Test match, feels former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar. Manjrekar pointed out that with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill coming into the Indian team for the Pink Ball Test match, India will need to find a way to adjust Rohit, Shubman and KL Rahul into their preffered positions. Speaking …

Virat Kohli enters ground, salutes Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul after historic opening stand in 1st Test vs Australia
1 month ago

Virat Kohli enters ground, salutes Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul after historic opening stand in 1st Test vs Australia

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli's appreciation for India's opening duo, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, was evident as the pair walked off the field at the close of play on Day 2 of the first Test at Optus Stadium in Perth. Virat Kohli salutes Rahul, Jaiswal His gesture was a fitting tribute to the calm and controlled manner in which the two young …

Solid KL Rahul eased up the pressure on Yashasvi Jaiswal: Sunil Gavaskar
1 month ago

Solid KL Rahul eased up the pressure on Yashasvi Jaiswal: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has showered massive praise on KL Rahul for easing up the pressure on Yashasvi Jaiswal during Day 2 of the first Test at Optus Stadium in Perth. Notably, Jaiswal and Rahul got involved in a mammoth 172-run opening stand and brought India in a commanding position in the Test match. Australia vs India 1st Test …

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