Team was going through a transition: Finch reacts to Clarke's claims of Australian sucking-up to Kohli
4 years, 7 months ago

Team was going through a transition: Finch reacts to Clarke's claims of Australian sucking-up to Kohli

India TV News  

Aaron Finch reacted to Michael Clarke's allegation of the Australian team sucking up to Virat Kohli during 2018/19 tour to save Indian Premier League contracts. Australia's limited-overs captain further hailed India's bowling attack of 2018/19 tour and said you can't hide against that kind of attack. Talking as a batsman, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, you can't hide against that kind of attack." "I am not sure, I honest don't know about what MS Dhoni has being doing but Jesus great player, I love watching him but I can't answer that because I just don't know," he said.

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Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'
3 days, 17 hours ago

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe identified the most crucial factor behind the home team's ability to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 series win against India. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts with teammates during the trophy ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India Before the start of the series in Perth in November …

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli riles-up Australian fans with 'sandpaper' gestures on Day 3
4 days, 23 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 …

"Both attacks blessed with some generational talent": Australia coach on delicately poised final Test against India
5 days, 6 hours ago

"Both attacks blessed with some generational talent": Australia coach on delicately poised final Test against India

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Following the end of the second day's play during the fifth and final Test against Australia at Sydney, Australian coach Andrew McDonald said that despite some dominance of Australian bowlers in the match, chasing a low total below 200 runs will be a task coming with plenty of pressure given how effective bowling has been on a tricky …

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting
6 days, 23 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting

India Today  

The decision of Rohit Sharma to 'opt out' of the final Border Gavaskar Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground SCG has drawn reactions from cricketing circles, including Australian great Ricky Ponting. The chat’s been for the last couple of days that everyone expected Rohit would not play this game, that Shubman Gill would come back in, and that …

'Virat Kohli trying to be antagonistic': Finch's bizarre theory on IND star looking to ‘pick a fight’ to regain rhythm
1 week, 1 day ago

'Virat Kohli trying to be antagonistic': Finch's bizarre theory on IND star looking to ‘pick a fight’ to regain rhythm

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has made a bold claim that under-fire Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli is trying to be antagonistic in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's Virat Kohli gestures to the crowd on the second day of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He's trying to be antagonistic, he's trying …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit ponders on ‘disturbing’ form, hopes India can turn tide in Sydney
1 week, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit ponders on ‘disturbing’ form, hopes India can turn tide in Sydney

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma sat down and grimaced a little. Reflecting on the fourth Test’s defeat against Australia, Rohit said, “Obviously, we had the opportunity to bring the game to us or to draw it. Make sure that when we turn up at Sydney we try and move that momentum towards us.” Asked about Rishabh Pant’s manner of dismissals, Rohit explained: “Pant …

Virat Kohli booed by MCG crowd on Day 2 of IND vs AUS 4th Test, India batter replies with patient 86-ball 36
1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli booed by MCG crowd on Day 2 of IND vs AUS 4th Test, India batter replies with patient 86-ball 36

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli was greeted by jeers from the Australian crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia as the star batter entered the field alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal after Tea. If his physical collision with Sam Konstas grabbed Day 1 headlines, a pitch invader putting his arms around Kohli's shoulders became the talking …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Didn’t want the occasion to be tainted by physical contact, says Khawaja on Kohli-Konstas confrontation
2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Didn’t want the occasion to be tainted by physical contact, says Khawaja on Kohli-Konstas confrontation

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli’s heated exchange with Australian teenage debutant Sam Konstas during the first day of fourth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy drew criticism from several former players. “Virat Kohli is such an experienced pro, being wound up by a 19,” Former England Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan told Fox Cricket. “It shows Virat Kohli actually changing his line to get into the …

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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2 weeks, 2 days ago

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 …

Virat Kohli edged and gone: Fans slam pattern after India star flops in Brisbane
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli edged and gone: Fans slam pattern after India star flops in Brisbane

India Today  

India star batter Virat Kohli's struggles against Australia’s bowlers continued as his innings ended early on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test. This dismissal not only intensified pressure on the Indian batting unit, which had already lost opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and then Shubman Gill to Mitchell Starc, but also exposed a recurring vulnerability in Kohli's game. Earlier in the innings, …

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar expressed that star batter Virat Kohli would be particularly disappointed with the nature of his dismissal to Australia’s Josh Hazlewood on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test on December 16. Kohli’s early departure added to the pressure on India’s batting unit, already reeling after losing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and then Shubman Gill cheaply. The …

'Bhaichara': KL Rahul shares lunch with Virat Kohli during rain delay, melts hearts during India vs Australia Gabba Test
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Bhaichara': KL Rahul shares lunch with Virat Kohli during rain delay, melts hearts during India vs Australia Gabba Test

Hindustan Times  

Rain caused significant disruption on Day 1 of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, leaving fans eagerly awaiting more action after just 13.2 overs of play. As the players were forced to the confines of the dressing room, a rare moment of lightheartedness from India’s KL Rahul and Virat Kohli provided a welcome distraction for …

Team India begins Brisbane Test preparation in Adelaide; Virat Kohli leads intense nets session
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Team India begins Brisbane Test preparation in Adelaide; Virat Kohli leads intense nets session

Firstpost  

Instead of travelling to Brisbane for the third Test at Gabba that starts on 14 December, Indian cricket team decided to have a nets session in Australia as they recover from a defeat in the second Test against Australia. Image: BCCI on X Had the Adelaide Test lasted all five days, Team Indian players would have been busy playing against …

Rampant Australia complete 10-wicket win over India to draw level in Border-Gavaskar series
1 month ago

Rampant Australia complete 10-wicket win over India to draw level in Border-Gavaskar series

The Independent  

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Watch: Virat Kohli sledges struggling Marnus Labuschange during Adelaide Test
1 month ago

Watch: Virat Kohli sledges struggling Marnus Labuschange during Adelaide Test

India Today  

Senior India batter Virat Kohli might have been out cheaply on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test match but did not allow his spirits to go down. While fielding late on Day 1 of the Day-Night Test match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli tried to unsettle the Australian batters with his constant chatter behind the stumps. IND vs AUS, 2nd …

Australia fight back with quick strikes after Gill-Rahul stand
1 month ago

Australia fight back with quick strikes after Gill-Rahul stand

New Indian Express  

ADELAIDE: Veteran Australian pacer Mitchell Starc delivered two critical blows before tea as India squandered a promising start to reach 82 for four on the opening day of the pink-ball Test here on Friday. Starc removed opener KL Rahul and Virat Kohli in quick succession, swinging the momentum in Australia’s favour. The situation worsened for India when Scott Boland trapped …

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill showed good intent in Adelaide: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 month ago

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill showed good intent in Adelaide: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India’s batting struggles continued on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test against Australia, but Cheteshwar Pujara pointed out a silver lining: KL Rahul and Shubman Gill’s intent at the crease. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Pujara praised the duo for their initial pitch assessment and handling of Australia’s bowlers, though he acknowledged that their inability to convert the start into a big …

‘Dominates spin’: Finch, Clarke drop ‘scary’ analogy for AUS after Rohit Sharma decides to let KL Rahul open in Adelaide
1 month ago

‘Dominates spin’: Finch, Clarke drop ‘scary’ analogy for AUS after Rohit Sharma decides to let KL Rahul open in Adelaide

Hindustan Times  

Under constant criticism from fans and former players, KL Rahul came up with perfect response during India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener in Perth. India's captain Rohit Sharma throws a ball as Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul watch during a practice session ahead of their third Test cricket match against New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on October …

Aaron Finch slams Sunil Gavaskar for 'over the top' remarks on Josh Hazlewood
1 month ago

Aaron Finch slams Sunil Gavaskar for 'over the top' remarks on Josh Hazlewood

India Today  

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has slammed Sunil Gavaskar for making over the top comments on Josh Hazlewood. Finch called out one of Gavaskar's columns on Sportstar which alleged that there was a rift in the Australian side after their 295-run loss in the opening Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Finch's comments came in the backdrop of Gavaskar alleging …

Australia bowlers get ready to turn things around vs India
1 month ago

Australia bowlers get ready to turn things around vs India

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide: The period between the first Test in Perth and their arrival in Adelaide has been a torrid one for the Australia team. “We’ve got nothing but respect for every Indian that walks out there on Friday,” said Nathan Lyon. “I think it’s very individual,” said Lyon of the way in which the team processed the loss. We’re going to …

Watch: Massive crowd gathers to watch Virat Kohli's practice session in Adelaide
1 month ago

Watch: Massive crowd gathers to watch Virat Kohli's practice session in Adelaide

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli practiced hard with the other team members in Adelaide on Tuesday, December 3 ahead of the second Test against Australia. Watch the video here: Virat Kohli defines the true Aura🗿âœè pic.twitter.com/Ly2rSVNrVF — Sachin VK 18 December 3, 2024 Kohli recently found his form back as he scored a magnificent 100* during the second innings of …

Australia vs India: Team selection a ‘sweet-headache’, says Abhishek Nayar after Rohit, Gill return
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia vs India: Team selection a ‘sweet-headache’, says Abhishek Nayar after Rohit, Gill return

The Hindu  

A nip in the air was obvious, and while the Indians wound up their training, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, clad in a pullover and with his hands dug into his pockets, spoke about the ‘sweet headache’ associated with the team. After a prefatory ‘mic check, may the sun shine on all of us’ prelude at the Manuka Oval here on …

Diss track: Rudraneil Sengupta on Australia, and India’s, history with sledging
1 month, 1 week ago

Diss track: Rudraneil Sengupta on Australia, and India’s, history with sledging

Hindustan Times  

If there was ever any doubt that cricket’s most riveting tournament for some years has been the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, then the first Test at Perth has blown that doubt away. This year, we’ve seen the brilliant young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal come into his own, and Rishabh Pant hit a swept six while falling over. Ian Chappell, one of the game’s …

Allan Border: Australia does not want Virat Kohli full of confidence for the rest of the series
1 month, 1 week ago

Allan Border: Australia does not want Virat Kohli full of confidence for the rest of the series

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Allan Border has expressed disappointment over the team’s failure to contain Virat Kohli during the first Test in Perth, which saw India secure a dominant 295-run victory. “I was really disappointed in the way we let Kohli roll on to a hundred without much resistance,” Border told SEN radio. “We don’t want this guy full of confidence …

'Stop preparing for 2030...': Shastri exposes 'serious' AUS concern after Perth loss; Clarke, Vaughan's scathing attack
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Stop preparing for 2030...': Shastri exposes 'serious' AUS concern after Perth loss; Clarke, Vaughan's scathing attack

Hindustan Times  

Cricket legends showed no mercy to the Pat Cummins-led Australia as the hosts succumbed to a humiliating 295-run loss on Monday against India at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Vaughan, speaking to Fox Cricket, said that India's performance exposed an underlying issue in the Australian team, particularly on the batting unit, who were folded for 104 in the first innings …

Starc refutes batters vs bowlers rift in Australian dressing room after Perth loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starc refutes batters vs bowlers rift in Australian dressing room after Perth loss

India Today  

Veteran Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has firmly denied reports of a rift between the batters and bowlers in the Australian dressing room following their heavy defeat to India in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. The speculation began after former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist commented on potential friction within the team, highlighting Hazlewood's remarks during a post-match …

Kohli''s century has set up the series, an ominous sign for Australia: Ravi Shastri
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kohli''s century has set up the series, an ominous sign for Australia: Ravi Shastri

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday said Virat Kohli's remarkable hundred is an "ominous" sign for Australia, and said no touring player in the last 15 years might not have produced such knocks more regularly than the batting star. I doubt an overseas player in the last 15 years has come to Australia and played in this …

Rohit Sharma's 'selfless' talk trolled after Jaiswal-Rahul masterclass in Perth Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's 'selfless' talk trolled after Jaiswal-Rahul masterclass in Perth Test

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was subjected to heavy trolling on social media as openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul put on a massive stand on Day 2 of the first Test at Optus Stadium in Perth. As the two batters played the Test match in a traditional manner showing caution with the new ball, fans began drawing comparisons with India …

Australia collapses into a batting crisis against India in Perth as Steve Smith and Virat Kohli confront their waning powers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia collapses into a batting crisis against India in Perth as Steve Smith and Virat Kohli confront their waning powers

ABC  

At the dawn of a new Test summer, on a Perth morning so perfect the Swan River seemed almost fluorescent, everything old was new again. A glimpse into India's Test cricket future is a welcome one, but for as long as he is part of this Indian team, and probably for many years after, Virat Kohli will be the headline …

'Rohit Sharma could cause more disruption in Indian camp': Ricky Ponting's audacious remark has shades of Sunil Gavaskar
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

King Kohli: How Aussie stars have hyped up India's batting star ahead of Test series
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

King Kohli: How Aussie stars have hyped up India's batting star ahead of Test series

India Today  

The countdown for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series has begun as in a couple of days from now, the Indian team will take on Australia on their home soil. -------------------------------------------------------------------- If India aim to win, Kohli should be top run-scorer: Michael clarke "Virat Kohli's record in Australia is phenomenal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I worry about Kohli in Australia, he will be amongst …

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Warner warns Australia not to write off Kohli
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Warner warns Australia not to write off Kohli

The Hindu  

Former Australia opener David Warner is convinced Virat Kohli will be amongst the runs in the upcoming five-test series and has warned his former teammates not to write off the Indian batting great. Warner, who experienced a few dry spells during his 13-year test career, said Kohli’s 1,352 runs and six centuries in 13 tests on Australian soil should be …

‘Australians won’t be as silly to do this. That's exactly what Virat Kohli wants': Clarke's no to sledging; backs Rohit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Australians won’t be as silly to do this. That's exactly what Virat Kohli wants': Clarke's no to sledging; backs Rohit

Hindustan Times  

There are very few cricketers in the world who relish an on-field feud like India's Virat Kohli. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke said the Aussies "are not silly" to sledge Kohli on the field as they know that's exactly what the great batter wants. As I said, if India is to do well and win, Virat Kohli will have to …

Don't poke Virat Kohli: Shane Watson warns Australia ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Don't poke Virat Kohli: Shane Watson warns Australia ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has cautioned Pat Cummins and his team against engaging Virat Kohli in heated on-field exchanges during the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins on November 22. Much has been said about Kohli’s dip in form and his eagerness to excel in what is known as his "home away from home" -- Australia. Both India and Australia …

Australia's Mitchell Marsh bowls in nets ahead of Perth Test vs India: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia's Mitchell Marsh bowls in nets ahead of Perth Test vs India: Report

India Today  

Star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was seen gearing up for a bowling role as the Australian team hit the nets ahead of the first Test of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Australian media reported that Marsh bowled a full session at the WACA as the Australian Test team reconvened for the first time since their February tour of New Zealand. …

Virat Kohli will be very very hungry in Australia Test series: Sunil Gavaskar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli will be very very hungry in Australia Test series: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels star India batter Virat Kohli will be extra confident in Australia despite his poor form in recent times. Ahead of the series, there have been widespread concerns around star batter Virat Kohli’s form who’s been struggling to score runs in the ongoing year. Commenting on Kohli’s form, Gavaskar said that the star batter will …

McGrath urges Aussie bowlers to go hard at 'emotional' Virat Kohli, says "He's probably a little under pressure"
1 month, 3 weeks ago

McGrath urges Aussie bowlers to go hard at 'emotional' Virat Kohli, says "He's probably a little under pressure"

Hindustan Times  

Perth, : Former cricketer Glenn McGrath urged the Australian bowling attack to go hard at the talisman India batter Virat Kohli during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McGrath urges Aussie bowlers to go hard at 'emotional' Virat Kohli, says "He's probably a little under pressure" Virat has endured an indifferent run across all formats over the last few months, with the …

India vs Australia: Go hard at Virat Kohli, says Glenn McGrath ahead of Perth Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India vs Australia: Go hard at Virat Kohli, says Glenn McGrath ahead of Perth Test

The Hindu  

Former Australia international Glenn McGrath urged the side to target India’s talismanic batter Virat Kohli during the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy which gets underway in Perth on November 22. “If they go hard at him, if he gets in the fight with emotions, there’s a bit of chat out there, who knows he might sort of lift,” McGrath said on show …

McGrath tells Australia to target 'under-pressure' Virat Kohli in stern 'go hard' message: 'If he gets in fight...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

McGrath tells Australia to target 'under-pressure' Virat Kohli in stern 'go hard' message: 'If he gets in fight...'

Hindustan Times  

Whenever India tours Australia, it usually is a battle of temperaments and the mental game as much as it is a game of cricket. With the Australian team notorious for trying to make visiting teams feel uncomfortable down under, former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath has said that it’s a ripe opportunity for the team to get on the nerves of …

‘Australia, We’ve Arrived!’: Team India Fires Warning Shot At Hosts Ahead Of BGT Opener In Perth | WATCH
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Australia, We’ve Arrived!’: Team India Fires Warning Shot At Hosts Ahead Of BGT Opener In Perth | WATCH

ABP News  

Team India have sent a strong message to the Australian camp through a video ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, set to take place in Perth from November 22. In the video message, India coaches Abhishek Nayar, Morne Morkel, Ryan ten Doeschate can be heard saying, “Australia, we have arrived.” The video, uploaded by the official social media handle of …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma will retire; won't be dropped: Clarke's 'last time in Australia' bolt fuels speculations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma will retire; won't be dropped: Clarke's 'last time in Australia' bolt fuels speculations

Hindustan Times  

Michael Clarke is not sure if the upcoming Test series against Australia will be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's last tour Down Under, but if it is, their absence in the future will be due to retirement and not form. Kohli is 36, and Rohit 37, and it is likely that the two Indian stalwarts won't return to Australia for …

'That is a bad move, Ricky. What are you doing?': Ponting's Virat Kohli act questioned amid 'spicy' ball-tampering claim
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'That is a bad move, Ricky. What are you doing?': Ponting's Virat Kohli act questioned amid 'spicy' ball-tampering claim

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Lee, on Tuesday, admitted that he was left shocked after he heard Australia legend Ricky Ponting's comment on Virat Kohli's form ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins on November 22, with the opener in Perth. Ricky Ponting's Virat Kohli act sparked concerns among Aussies There is an old saying—'Do not poke the bear,' which the …

You're going to fire Virat Kohli up: Ex-Australia cricketer slams Ponting remark
1 month, 3 weeks ago

You're going to fire Virat Kohli up: Ex-Australia cricketer slams Ponting remark

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Shane Lee said he was left stunned by Ricky Ponting's remark about Virat Kohli in the run-up to the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Lee, while talking on Fox Cricket’s podcast The Follow On, said it was a bad move from his former captain and claimed that such remarks would fire up someone like Kohli to do better in …

IND vs AUS Test: Rohit Sharma to stay back in India as first batch of Team India departs for Australia. Here is why
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS Test: Rohit Sharma to stay back in India as first batch of Team India departs for Australia. Here is why

Live Mint  

The first group of the Indian team left for Australia on Sunday night from Mumbai Airport ahead of the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, reports indicate that captain Rohit Sharma will miss the first Test and will not travel with the team. Sunil Gavaskar reaction on Rohit Sharma missing Test Earlier, Sunil Gavaskar had given a strong reaction on Sharma missing …

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke criticises players being rested during series loss to Pakistan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke criticises players being rested during series loss to Pakistan

ABC  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has criticised the resting of Test stars for the shock one-day international series defeat to Pakistan, saying the reigning world champions "didn't care about losing". After the Aussies narrowly won the first match, Pakistan recorded two commanding victories to seal their first series win in Australia since 2002. Pakistan ends 22-year drought by thrashing Australia …

Don't judge Kohli on current form, Australia series could change it all: Ricky Ponting
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Don't judge Kohli on current form, Australia series could change it all: Ricky Ponting

The Hindu  

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli should not be judged on the basis of his current form and the champion cricketer could make a powerful statement during the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series given his class, feels legendary Australian player Ricky Ponting. India's famed legacy in Test cricket at home was torn to shreds during their 0-3 decimation by New Zealand recently, …

Don’t judge Virat Kohli on current form, Australia series could change it all: Ricky Ponting
2 months ago

Don’t judge Virat Kohli on current form, Australia series could change it all: Ricky Ponting

The Hindu  

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli should not be judged based on current form and the champion cricketer could make a powerful statement during the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series given his class, feels legendary Australian player Ricky Ponting. And his record is very good.” Ponting believes the Border-Gavaskar series could see the revival of Kohli’s Test career. There wouldn’t be anyone …

Ageing Kohli, Rohit must rekindle youthful mindset to rediscover lost glory: Greg Chappell
2 months ago

Ageing Kohli, Rohit must rekindle youthful mindset to rediscover lost glory: Greg Chappell

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: As Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma prepare for one of their career's defining challenges in Australia in the upcoming Test series, former India head coach Greg Chappell believes the stalwart duo can "rekindle" the energy and focus of their youth to rediscover their lost glory. Wounded by an unprecedented 0-3 home series defeat to New Zealand, India will look …

Boland's Focus on Rahul in India Test Series
2 months 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 …

India A 'Were Up to Something' with Ball Change, Feels Australia A Were Cheating
2 months ago

India A 'Were Up to Something' with Ball Change, Feels Australia A Were Cheating

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Ian Healy believes that India A were involved in some controversial play during Day 4 of the first unofficial Test against Australia A on Sunday, November 3 at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. He believes that India A were gearing up for a big reverse swing session in order to get the Australians under pressure. Australia were …

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