'They got lot of easy pitches. These players need spaces to score runs': Rashid Latif on Kohli, Smith's century drought
2 years, 9 months ago

'They got lot of easy pitches. These players need spaces to score runs': Rashid Latif on Kohli, Smith's century drought

Hindustan Times  

A solid start, the half-century appreciation, then a dismissal out of nowhere, a bewildered look and finally the long walk - this has been the story of Steve Smith and Virat Kohli in Tests since 2019. Smith last reached the triple figure mark in Manchester in 2019 with his epic 211 while Kohli last scored a hundred in the Bangladesh Pink Ball Test in Kolkata that same year en route to the match-winning 136. While the reasons remain unknown for the two modern-era legends, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif feels that they have been accustomed to batting in home pitches. Steve Smith; Rashid Latif; Virat Kohli The discussion was reignited after Smith was dismissed for 59 in the first innings of the Lahore Test against Pakistan. Speaking on YouTube show Caught Behind, Latif opined that players like Kohli and Smith have been acclimatised to batting at home and to conditions where there are any fielders in their desired are of hitting.

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Steve Smith attributes missing out on 10,000 Test runs milestone to tough SCG pitch
2 days, 7 hours ago

Steve Smith attributes missing out on 10,000 Test runs milestone to tough SCG pitch

India Today  

Veteran Australian batter Steve Smith said he had never encountered a wicket like the one at the SCG after falling one run short of 10,000 career runs in the five-match Test series against India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In Australia's first innings of the fifth Test, Smith edged a delivery to slip five runs shy of the landmark. "Five Test …

Old flaws and new lows: Virat Kohli's stunning downfall in Test cricket in numbers
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2 days, 22 hours ago

Old flaws and new lows: Virat Kohli's stunning downfall in Test cricket in numbers

Hindustan Times  

The end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy also marked the end of a nightmarish run for Virat Kohli in the 2024/25 season in which his flaws werwe exposed and exploited to the full. India's Virat Kohli reacts as he walks from the field after he was dismissed during play on the second day of the fifth cricket test between India and …

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive
3 days, 1 hour ago

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli punched his thigh and furiously let out an expletive, directed at himself, as he fatally nicked a ball outside off-stump for the eighth time in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The length and back-of-a-length balls on and outside off-stump, which accounted for seven of Kohli’s eight dismissals in the series, were the most frequently bowled deliveries to him. Out …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant
3 days, 2 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar fumed at the superstar culture in Indian cricket and the lack of commitment to playing in domestic cricket tournaments amid the struggles in international cricket. Their comments were completely directed towards India's two senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who had a disastrous tour of Australia. India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
3 days, 19 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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4 days, 7 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remained reserved about the future of superstar batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket, stating that it is up to the players to decide their own futures. Addressing the press after India’s six-wicket loss in the Sydney Test, which led to conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir said he is confident that the two …

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith misses out on reaching 10000 Test runs, stuck at 9999
4 days, 7 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Steve Smith misses out on reaching 10000 Test runs, stuck at 9999

India Today  

Australia's star batter, Steve Smith, was left to rue his luck on Day 3 of the Sydney Test on Sunday, January 5 as he missed out on reaching 10,000 runs in Tests. AUS vs IND, Sydney Test Day 3 Live Updates Smith scored 33 runs in the first innings of the ongoing Sydney Test and needed just 5 more runs …

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli riles-up Australian fans with 'sandpaper' gestures on Day 3
4 days, 7 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli riles-up Australian fans with 'sandpaper' gestures on Day 3

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen riling up the Australian crowd during Day 3 of the ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. AUS vs IND 5th Test Day 3 Live Kohli’s celebration came right after the dismissal of Steve Smith, who had his involvement in the infamous sandpapergate scandal during the Cape Town Test against South …

Australia vs India quick hits: Bumrah injured, Smith short of 10,000 runs
4 days, 7 hours ago

Australia vs India quick hits: Bumrah injured, Smith short of 10,000 runs

ABC  

With the Test series on the line, Jasprit Bumrah's injury rocks India, Rishabh Pant smacks a 29-ball half-century and bowlers continue to dominate. Smith falls five runs short of the 10,000 milestone Steve Smith scored 33 in the first innings, leaving him on 9,995 career Test runs. Kohli caught behind again in likely final Test innings in Australia Australia has …

Virat-Aussie Test saga Down Under concludes on disappointing note with Boland edging Kohli in long 'outside off' battle
4 days, 15 hours ago

Virat-Aussie Test saga Down Under concludes on disappointing note with Boland edging Kohli in long 'outside off' battle

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Star India batter Virat Kohli's love affair with Australian pitches in Test cricket met the most heartbreaking end possible at Sydney Cricket Ground during the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test as he registered yet another poor score during what could be his final inning in whites on Australian soil, falling a prey to the outside off-stump trap yet again …

Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney
5 days ago

Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli was dismissed again in a familiar pattern when he nicked a delivery from Scott Bolland outside off stump for his eighth caught-behind dismissal of the series. Kohli scored a boundary early in his innings on Saturday, but Bolland's persistent attack outside off stump meant that the veteran batsman was eventually dismissed on a single-digit score …

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney
5 days, 7 hours ago

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney

India Today  

Virat Kohli was left fuming at himself on Day 2 of the Sydney Test as he once again got out to a delivery outside off stump on Saturday, January 4. Kohli was dismissed by Scott Boland yet again as he was caught fishing outside off and edged it straight to slips as the pacer continued to rock the Indian batting …

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom
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5 days, 17 hours ago

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: Virat Kohli could have been gone first ball. It’s a pattern that has repeated itself over and over again and will have many fans questioning whether Kohli might soon follow Rohit Sharma on his way out. Usually, a smooth starter, one wouldn’t even know when Kohli would reach 30 in the past. Right now, one might say Kohli’s problems …

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket
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5 days, 21 hours ago

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to "rest" for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During the toss, Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the visitors' captain, and it was then that he revealed Rohit decided to "rest" from the crucial Sydney Test, where India have a chance to level the five-match series and …

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir
5 days, 22 hours ago

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli hasn’t enjoyed the best Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Since missing the entirety of the series against England at the start of the year, the matches against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia towards the close of 2024 have seen Kohli only score 35 runs in 5 innings when coming out to bat in the first innings of a Test …

Anushka Sharma’s reaction goes viral as Virat Kohli falls to outside edge for the 7th time in BGT 2025
5 days, 23 hours ago

Anushka Sharma’s reaction goes viral as Virat Kohli falls to outside edge for the 7th time in BGT 2025

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli was again dismissed in similar fashion, edging a delivery outside his off stump that easily carried on to the slip cordon. While Kohli himself looked disgusted at the dismissal, but the reaction of his wife Anushka Sharma soon went viral. With captain Rohit Sharma already sitting out due to poor form, pressure could mount on …

Virat Kohli has lower first innings Test average than Jasprit Bumrah since 2024
6 days ago

Virat Kohli has lower first innings Test average than Jasprit Bumrah since 2024

India Today  

Virat Kohli's batting woes continued in the New Year Test against Australia, with his average in first innings since 2024 languishing at just 7.00, even lower than that of Jasprit Bumrah. Since 2024, Kohli's average in the first innings of Test matches has plummeted to just 7.00, one of the lowest amongst active players. To put this into perspective, here …

Virat Kohli faces 'action-replay' end in Australia as same weakness haunts twice at SCG; 23rd such dismissal in 4 years
6 days, 2 hours ago

Virat Kohli faces 'action-replay' end in Australia as same weakness haunts twice at SCG; 23rd such dismissal in 4 years

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli's struggles with deliveries outside the off-stump were once again laid bare as he was dismissed the same way twice during the fifth and final Test in Sydney. Kohli scored a modest 17 in India's challenging first innings on day one, and could muster only six before edging to the slips again in the second. India's Virat Kohli looks …

SCG Test: Steve Smith '100 percent' certain he got his hand under Virat Kohli's catch
6 days, 7 hours ago

SCG Test: Steve Smith '100 percent' certain he got his hand under Virat Kohli's catch

India Today  

Steven Smith was 100 percent confident that he successfully got his hand under the ball while attempting to catch Virat Kohli at slip on the first day of the SCG Test. IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Full Scorecard Walking out at 17/2, Kohli edged a delivery from Scott Boland towards Smith at second slip, with Smith diving low to his …

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test
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6 days, 7 hours ago

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test

India Today  

Amidst a stormy build-up to the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, controversy erupted as early as the eighth over when Virat Kohli was adjudged not out by third umpire Joel Wilson in Sydney. HOW THIRD UMPIRE JOEL WILSON MADE THE CALL Joel Wilson, the third umpire, who has faced criticism for contentious decisions against Australia in the past, examined …

"I've never seen somebody...,": Manjrekar baffled by Virat's constant dismissals on outside off stump deliveries in BGT
1 week ago

"I've never seen somebody...,": Manjrekar baffled by Virat's constant dismissals on outside off stump deliveries in BGT

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels it's high time for India stalwart Virat Kohli to get some runs and overcome his "weakness" of edging it away on outside off stump deliveries. "I've never seen somebody.,": Manjrekar baffled by Virat's constant dismissals on outside off stump deliveries in BGT Australian pacers have exploited Virat by tempting him to drive the …

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test
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1 week, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted on the streets of Sydney on New Year's Eve ahead of the upcoming IND vs AUS 5th Border-Gavaskar Test. Virat Kohli's performance in BGT series In the first Test, Kohli delivered an impressive performance in the second innings, staying not out at 100 runs from 143 balls. In the fourth Test, Kohli made …

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli slips to 24th, Rohit Sharma on 40 after MCG Test
1 week, 1 day ago

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli slips to 24th, Rohit Sharma on 40 after MCG Test

India Today  

Star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have suffered massive dips in the latest ICC Test rankings update on Wednesday, January 1. Following his continuous poor showing, the star batter has continued to experience drop in the Test batting rankings and now finds himself on the 24th spot with 633 ratings to his name. Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024: Full …

Virat Kohli exit plan: Ex-cricketer urges BCCI to be prepared for transition
1 week, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli exit plan: Ex-cricketer urges BCCI to be prepared for transition

India Today  

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to be prepared with an "exit plan" for Virat Kohli, given his concerning form in Test cricket. In this period, Kohli has played 38 Tests, scoring 2005 runs with just three centuries and nine half-centuries, far below his usual standards. Despite these struggles, Kohli’s career …

'Virat also knows what's going on': BCCI told to have 'exit plan' ready as 'lynch mob' expected for Kohli amid poor run
1 week, 2 days ago

'Virat also knows what's going on': BCCI told to have 'exit plan' ready as 'lynch mob' expected for Kohli amid poor run

Hindustan Times  

Former India pacer Atul Wassan believes no one knows what is going on inside Virat Kohli's mind as the 36-year-old continues to struggle in Tests. In the second innings of the Melbourne Test, Virat Kohli once again fell to a delivery outside off as he tried to play a cover drive off the bowling of Mitchell Starc. Amid Kohli's poor …

'No comparison between Rohit and Kohli', Indian captain 'looking down in doldrums': Manjrekar hits the nail on its head
1 week, 2 days ago

'No comparison between Rohit and Kohli', Indian captain 'looking down in doldrums': Manjrekar hits the nail on its head

Hindustan Times  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said using the same yardstick while assessing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test performances is unfair. Sanjay Manjrekar believes there is no comparison between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. "I must say there is no comparison between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as Test batters. He has the power to do what's best for Indian …

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'
1 week, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli once again disappointed as India battled to save the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Day 5 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The star India batter, who had a wonderful record at the MCG before the start of the 4th Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 316 runs at an average of 52.66 with a highest …

Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Ravi Shastri hopeful Virat Kohli will roar again at MCG if the ‘King’ does THIS
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1 week, 3 days ago

Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Ravi Shastri hopeful Virat Kohli will roar again at MCG if the ‘King’ does THIS

Live Mint  

With the World Test Championship 2025 finals spot on a bet and South Africa already registering its name as one of the finalists, former India coach Ravi Shastri wants Virat Kohli to ‘forget everything else’ ahead of the final innings of the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Suggesting Virat Kohli to bat just like he did in the …

‘In his element': Virat Kohli sparks captaincy buzz online after instructing teammates against Australia at the MCG
1 week, 4 days ago

‘In his element': Virat Kohli sparks captaincy buzz online after instructing teammates against Australia at the MCG

Hindustan Times  

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, once again stole the spotlight during the fourth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, Australia. On Day 4 of the match, despite not officially leading the team, Virat’s animated on-field presence—offering tactical advice, adjusting field placements, and engaging bowlers—ignited speculation about his potential return to captaincy. Fielding at second slip during Australia’s second innings, the …

Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158
1 week, 4 days ago

Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158 MELBOURNE, - Pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah took revenge for his first innings battering by Sam Konstas when he bowled Australia's teen debutant cheaply early on day four of the fourth test on Sunday after India were dismissed for 369. Seamer Mohammed Siraj also broke through for his first …

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing
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1 week, 4 days ago

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing

Hindustan Times  

It hasn't been a series to remember for Rohit Sharma so far. Amid the chatter, Virat Kohli sparked a fresh hope among fans on social media as his animated field gestures on Day 4 of the fourth Test left fans wondering if he had taken over the captaincy role again. India's Virat Kohli reacts on day four of the fourth …

"Thought we were in bit of a masterclass": Smith feels "fortunate" about "class player" Kohli's dismissal
1 week, 5 days ago

"Thought we were in bit of a masterclass": Smith feels "fortunate" about "class player" Kohli's dismissal

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Steven Smith was in relief at the end of Day 2 of the fourth Test after Australia successfully avoided a batting masterclass from India stalwart Virat Kohli at the MCG. "Thought we were in bit of a masterclass": Smith feels "fortunate" about "class player" Kohli's dismissal Smith left the MCG with a beaming smile along with the rest …

‘Looks like Jaiswal…’: Smith reacts to Kohli’s huge mix-up on Day 2, remarks ‘Virat was in for a masterclass…’
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Looks like Jaiswal…’: Smith reacts to Kohli’s huge mix-up on Day 2, remarks ‘Virat was in for a masterclass…’

Hindustan Times  

In response to Australia’s first innings total of 474, India looked like they were in a position to counter-attack after the early dismissals of captain Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal had a huge mix-up on Day 2, which led to the latter's dismissal. Steve Smith reacts to Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal mix-up Speaking to Fox Cricket, …

Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by ENG great: 'How boring it would be without the showman'
1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by ENG great: 'How boring it would be without the showman'

Hindustan Times  

Kevin Pietersen, the former England captain, is loving the drama unfolding in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India. Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by Kevin Pietersen Carrett/AAP Image via REUTERS This incident led to Kohli being docked 20 per cent of his match fees. However, Pietersen loves whatever Kohli is doing on the field, saying the …

Steve Smith on his century against India: There’s a difference between being out of form and out of runs
1 week, 5 days ago

Steve Smith on his century against India: There’s a difference between being out of form and out of runs

The Hindu  

The long drought and the sudden downpour defines Steve Smith’s forays to the batting crease. You need a lot of luck on these wickets to get big runs and last week I had my fair share.” Reflecting on the fourth Test, the former Australian captain said: “It was obviously a really good partnership and to break that one, and then …

Virat Kohli’s woes outside off-stump continue at MCG, netizens lambast India batter for running Yashasvi Jaiswal out
1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli’s woes outside off-stump continue at MCG, netizens lambast India batter for running Yashasvi Jaiswal out

Live Mint  

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli's woeful run against deliveries outside the off-stump continued at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as he once again poked at a delivery on the sixth stump, giving a simple catch to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. In the process, Virat Kohli, in the company of Yashasvi Jaiswal, added 102 runs for the third wicket as the duo looked …

Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's sparkling 82, Australia hold advantage over India on Day 2 at MCG
1 week, 5 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Virat Kohli grabs headlines again with his gesture for Steve Smith after Australia batter equals Gavaskar, Lara in MCG
1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli grabs headlines again with his gesture for Steve Smith after Australia batter equals Gavaskar, Lara in MCG

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli may have hogged the limelight at the start of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for all the wrong reasons but he began Day 2 on a good note. A day after being heavily criticised by fans and former cricketers for his shoulder barge to 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas, Kohli showed a brilliant gesture …

Virat Kohli puts arm around pitch invader as fan breaches security, sprints to hug Team India star during Melbourne Test
1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli puts arm around pitch invader as fan breaches security, sprints to hug Team India star during Melbourne Test

Hindustan Times  

An unexpected disruption occurred on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when a pitch invader sprinted onto the field and tried to hug Indian batting star Virat Kohli. A pitch invader is seen with India's Virat Kohli on the second day of the fourth cricket Test In a dramatic moment, the invader attempted to …

Steve Smith’s 34th test century puts Australia in control over India on 2nd day of 4th test
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1 week, 6 days ago

Steve Smith’s 34th test century puts Australia in control over India on 2nd day of 4th test

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Steve Smith’s stylish century, his 34th, powered Australia to a strong position against India at lunch Friday on the second day of the fourth test of the five-match series. Debutant teenager Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Smith all made half-centuries in front of a crowd of over 87,242 on Thursday’s first day’s play. Cummins and …

Steve Smith overtakes Joe Root to smash most Test centuries vs India; equals Gavaskar, Lara in all-time list
1 week, 6 days ago

Steve Smith overtakes Joe Root to smash most Test centuries vs India; equals Gavaskar, Lara in all-time list

Hindustan Times  

Australia's Steve Smith continued on his solid form, following up his century in Brisbane with another three-figure score, securing his 34th Test century during the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne. Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching his century on the second day of the fourth Test His brilliant knock has been a vital contribution to Australia’s strong position on …

Steve Smith surpasses Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, sets record for most centuries in Border Gavaskar Trophy
1 week, 6 days ago

Steve Smith surpasses Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, sets record for most centuries in Border Gavaskar Trophy

Live Mint  

Former Australia captain and veteran batsman Steve Smith has overtaken Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar to claim the title of most centuries scored in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The eccentric right-hander has now scored 10 centuries in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, compared to 9 each for Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. Steve Smith vs Virat Kohli: Steve Smith has also …

Virat Kohli combusts and Steve Smith steps up as India and Australia's veterans take centre stage at the MCG
1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli combusts and Steve Smith steps up as India and Australia's veterans take centre stage at the MCG

ABC  

It has been 10 years since Australia last beat India in a Test series, home or away. Ten years on and those same two men, Steve Smith and Virat Kohli, are fronting up on the other side of their imperious decades no less essential. At the MCG in December of 2024, as eyes are naturally drawn to the young men …

Steve Smith breaks Joe Root's all-time record against India with hundred in boxing day Test at MCG
1 week, 6 days ago

Steve Smith breaks Joe Root's all-time record against India with hundred in boxing day Test at MCG

India TV News  

Steve Smith's love affair with India's bowling attack witnessed another historic chapter on Friday as the star batter scored his 11th Test hundred against the Asian side while playing in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Most Test centuries against India Player Test hundreds vs India Steve Smith 11 Joe Root 10 Sir Garfield Sobers 8 Sir …

Respect beyond rivalry: Virat Kohli wins hearts with special Steve Smith gesture
1 week, 6 days ago

Respect beyond rivalry: Virat Kohli wins hearts with special Steve Smith gesture

India Today  

After facing criticism for his on-field altercation with Sam Konstas, Virat Kohli once again showed his sportsmanship with a heartwarming gesture towards Steve Smith in the Boxing Day Test. The International Cricket Council fined Kohli 20% of his match fees and handed him one demerit point for shoulder-charging Australian youngster Sam Konstas during the opening day of the Test. Meanwhile, …

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

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

India Today  

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

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350
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1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 4th Test Live Score: India aim to dismiss Steve Smith early on Day 2, fold Australia below 350 India vs Australia Live Updates: Strangely, a physical altercation dominated the headlines on a day of play that saw 311 runs being scored and six wickets fall during play packed inside seven and half hours and 86 overs. When …

'Has ke baat mat karna...': Virat Kohli's fiery command to Mohammed Siraj after pacer's cordial chat with Labuschagne
1 week, 6 days ago

'Has ke baat mat karna...': Virat Kohli's fiery command to Mohammed Siraj after pacer's cordial chat with Labuschagne

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli’s fiery and aggressive presence was evident on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia. During the opening session of the day, Kohli had a physical altercation with debutant teenager Sam Konstas, as the latter played an aggressive 60-run knock after Australia opted to bat. Virat Kohli's fierce presence was evident during the opening day of …

‘Indisciplined’ Virat Kohli admits to his mistakes in BGT 2024-25, says ‘last 2-3 innings haven’t gone the way I wanted’
2 weeks ago

‘Indisciplined’ Virat Kohli admits to his mistakes in BGT 2024-25, says ‘last 2-3 innings haven’t gone the way I wanted’

Live Mint  

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli admitted to his mistakes in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the former India captain failed to make an impact in one of his favourite parts of the world. Many of Kohli's dismissals came via balls outside off-stump, drawing severe criticism from former cricketers, especially Sunil Gavaskar. “The idea is to get stuck in, go in …

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