Lyon mocks Rohit Sharma's decision to open with biting taunt at KL Rahul: 'What did you do wrong to bat one down?'
2 weeks ago

Lyon mocks Rohit Sharma's decision to open with biting taunt at KL Rahul: 'What did you do wrong to bat one down?'

Hindustan Times  

The fourth Test between India and Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground has been filled with dramatic moments both on and off the field. On Day 2, the latest addition to the ongoing battle came between India's KL Rahul and Australian spinner Nathan Lyon. 3 in the batting order after Rohit Sharma returned to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, found himself on the receiving end of a taunt from the 37-year-old Aussie. As Rahul arrived at the crease and marked his guard, Lyon could be heard taunting Rahul about his demotion to no.3, saying, "What did you do wrong to bat one down?" Rohit's dismissal marked his seventh in Test cricket at the hands of Cummins; as the match heads into the final session of Day 2, India will be hoping for a solid partnership between Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal to steady the ship.

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Pundits slam Rohit Sharma for angry reactions on Yashasvi Jaiswal's catch drops
1 week, 5 days ago

Pundits slam Rohit Sharma for angry reactions on Yashasvi Jaiswal's catch drops

India Today  

Several former cricketers criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for giving angry reactions on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s drop catches during Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne. Notably, Jaiswal dropped three catches in the day of Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins which allowed Australia to bat through the entire day. Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey felt that …

Nathan Lyon takes a dig at Rohit Sharma’s decision to open, asks KL Rahul ‘What did you do wrong to bat one down?’
2 weeks ago

Nathan Lyon takes a dig at Rohit Sharma’s decision to open, asks KL Rahul ‘What did you do wrong to bat one down?’

Live Mint  

Nathan Lyon left no stone unturned as the Australian off-spinner sledged KL Rahul asking him what did he wrong to change his batting position in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. As Rahul came to the crease at No.3 following the dismissal of his captain, Lyon was heard asking the India batter, “What …

Watch: Nathan Lyon sledges KL Rahul after batter drops to No.3 for Rohit Sharma
2 weeks ago

Watch: Nathan Lyon sledges KL Rahul after batter drops to No.3 for Rohit Sharma

India Today  

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon sledged India batter KL Rahul during Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne. KL Rahul, who has done well as an opener in the tour of Australia, shifted one place down to make way for India captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit, who was batting at No.6, to accommodate Rahul in the opening spot decided …

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters
3 weeks, 3 days ago

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 …

Rohit Sharma my brother, play with more energy: Hayden's message to India captain
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma my brother, play with more energy: Hayden's message to India captain

India Today  

Former Australia skipper Matthew Hayden has called on India captain Rohit Sharma to bat with energy and aggression as he takes the crease on Day 4 of the Brisbane Test. Speaking to Star Sports, Hayden expressed his desire to see a more energetic Rohit Sharma at the crease, a trait he feels has been absent in the ongoing Border Gavaskar …

'I'd have told Mohammed Siraj to get out...': Hayden fumes at Labuschagne for falling victim to bail-switching tactic
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'I'd have told Mohammed Siraj to get out...': Hayden fumes at Labuschagne for falling victim to bail-switching tactic

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden fumed on air at Marnus Labuschagne for falling victim to India's bail-switching mind game on Day 2 of the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Labuschagne's 55-ball vigil came to an end as he was dismissed for 12 shortly after Mohammed Siraj riled him up by switching the bails. India's bowler Mohammed Siraj …

Shastri wants India to let go of KL Rahul fear as Rohit Sharma concern outlined: 'His body language was too subdued'
1 month ago

Shastri wants India to let go of KL Rahul fear as Rohit Sharma concern outlined: 'His body language was too subdued'

Hindustan Times  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri did support captain Rohit Sharma's decision to bat in the middle-order in the second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, but asked the 37-year-old to return to the opening spot in Gabba next week after outlining a major concern. Ravi Shastri wants Rohit Sharma to return as opener in Gabba Having missed the …

KL Rahul walks despite no nick, returns after no-ball called; makes Virat Kohli go back, survives again as AUS appalled
1 month ago

KL Rahul walks despite no nick, returns after no-ball called; makes Virat Kohli go back, survives again as AUS appalled

Hindustan Times  

In an unbelievable five-minute period of play, KL Rahul got out, walked off, was made to come back to bat again and survived a dropped catch… all of it in the same over during Day 1 of the India vs Australia 2nd Test in Adelaide. Rahul, on 0 off 18 balls, edged Scott Boland's first delivery of the match to …

‘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 …

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

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul will open in Adelaide
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul will open in Adelaide

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma had a half-smile when asked about batting in the middle-order in the Canberra game against the Prime Minister’s XI. “We were just looking at getting some time against the pink ball,” he said with a straight face as the press conference warmed up at the Adelaide Oval here on Thursday. Rahul will open; I will bat somewhere in …

KL Rahul's suggestions worked for me in Perth Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy
1 month ago

KL Rahul's suggestions worked for me in Perth Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy

India Today  

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has credited senior teammate KL Rahul for providing valuable advice that proved instrumental during his Test debut against Australia in Perth. Speaking in a video shared by the Board of Cricket Council of India, Reddy expressed how Rahul’s guidance has been a consistent source of clarity and confidence for him. From idolising to manifesting and …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: India is not just about Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, says Lyon
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: India is not just about Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, says Lyon

The Hindu  

From being among the ground-staff tending to the pitch at the Adelaide Oval to being a champion spinner excelling on its surface, Nathan Lyon has traversed an incredible journey. Raising the bat, he wryly said: “Well, this is a first for me, raising the bat.” After the laughter subsided, he spoke about the need to promote sport across varied classes …

Rohit Sharma's 'ultra-aggressive' approach against Nathan Lyon all but confirms India captain's new batting position
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma's 'ultra-aggressive' approach against Nathan Lyon all but confirms India captain's new batting position

Hindustan Times  

Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Rohit's return after he missed the first Test due to paternity leave is good news for India, but it also cast doubt over their Playing XI for the pink-ball Test, more so the batting order. Rohit Sharma batted at 4 in the practice match and scored 3 runs Apparently, former Australian cricketers Michael Clarke and …

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 …

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out banter with Marnus Labuschagne in Perth Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out banter with Marnus Labuschagne in Perth Test

India Today  

Day 2 of the Perth Test between India and Australia on November 22 witnessed a light-hearted moment of humour between India oner Yashasvi Jaiswal and Australia's Marnus Labuschagne amidst the intense competition between the two sides. After a lacklustre batting display in the first innings, India’s openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal approached the second innings with a clear intent …

KL Rahul a serious talent: Hayden praises batter's confident Perth Test knock
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

India's batting woes persist as Bumrah and Co bowled out for 150 after opting to bat against Australia in Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India's batting woes persist as Bumrah and Co bowled out for 150 after opting to bat against Australia in Perth

Firstpost  

Had it not been for debutant Nitish Reddy top-scoring with a knock of 41 as well as Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul’s handy contributions of 37 and 26 respectively, India might have struggled to cross the century mark at the fast and bouncy Optus Stadium in Perth. India's Yashasvi Jaiswal departs after getting dismissed for an eight-ball duck as the …

KL Rahul controversial dismissal: Matthew Hayden explains umpiring goof up during IND vs AUS 1st Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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

'Why weren't there two noises?': Matthew Hayden questions umpires over KL Rahul's controversial dismissal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Why weren't there two noises?': Matthew Hayden questions umpires over KL Rahul's controversial dismissal

India TV News  

Indian batter KL Rahul trudged back to the dressing room after being disappointed by a controversial review decision that ruled him out on day 1 of the first Test in the Border-Gavaskar series. Rahul, sent to open the innings in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, had managed to see off the difficult initial phase when the ball seemed …

Watch: KL Rahul's horror run continues, gets bowled between his legs vs Australia A
2 months ago

Watch: KL Rahul's horror run continues, gets bowled between his legs vs Australia A

India Today  

Star India batter KL Rahul’s horrendous run continued as he was once again dismissed cheaply in the second unofficial Test against Australia A at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne on Friday, November 8. that's an astonishing leave by KL Rahul ðŸ˜ñ #AUSAvINDA pic.twitter.com/e4uDPH1dzz — cricket.com.au November 8, 2024 Earlier in the first innings, he was dismissed for just 4 edging Scott …

AUS A vs IND A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul dismissed for four while opening the batting
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2 months ago

AUS A vs IND A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul dismissed for four while opening the batting

The Hindu  

KL Rahul was dismissed for four in the first innings of the second unofficial Test between Australia A and India A being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Thursday. He opened the batting for India A after the team was forced into bat on a green top as Michael Neser and Scott Boland wreaked havoc on the …

Rohit defends decision to bat at No. 7 saying he wanted to give time to ODI players
1 year, 5 months ago

Rohit defends decision to bat at No. 7 saying he wanted to give time to ODI players

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma didn’t expect the Kensington Oval track to deteriorate so much but defended his decision to promote ODI specialists ahead of him and Virat Kohli in the first match here on Thursday. “I don’t think they’ll get many chances like this.” He also praised debutant seamer Mukesh Kumar, who has impressed one and all on his Test …

Australia turn in a Lyon-hearted effort
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia turn in a Lyon-hearted effort

Hindustan Times  

There were fielders prowling around the bat, eagerly waiting to pounce on the smallest of errors. It leaves Australia, who responded to India’s first-innings total of 109 with 197 for an 88-run lead, needing 76 runs for victory on Day 3. When he was sent back courtesy a diving, one-handed catch by Steve Smith at leg slip, India’s hopes of …

India vs Australia: Nathan Lyon roars in Indore, preys on Indian batting
1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia: Nathan Lyon roars in Indore, preys on Indian batting

Firstpost  

Indore: Credit the pitch as much you want but it was a lion hearted show by Nathan Lyon in the second Indian innings of the third Test in Indore. Image: BCCI.TV Next ball, Lyon beat everyone as he bowled much slower, got big turn and went past Jadeja’s defence and made it difficult for Alex Carey to complete the grab. …

Watch: Rohit Sharma left clueless, caught in ‘no man’s land' as Nathan Lyon rattles his stumps in 2nd Test
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma left clueless, caught in ‘no man’s land' as Nathan Lyon rattles his stumps in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Nathan Lyon gave India one body blow after another as Australia came roaring back on Day 2 of the second Test against India in Delhi. Rohit Sharma was cleaned up by Nathan Lyon An out-of-form KL Rahul was Lyon's first victim. INDIA VS AUSTRALIA 2nd TEST LIVE SCORE In the next over, Lyon got an even bigger fish, perhaps the …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma shows frustration after KL Rahul's loose dismissal in Nagpur
1 year, 11 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma shows frustration after KL Rahul's loose dismissal in Nagpur

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was visibly frustrated after fellow opener KL Rahul lost his wicket with a loose shot towards the end of Day 1 in India’s first Test against Australia at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. India ended Day 1 of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar series with 77/1 on the board after cleaning up Australia for 177 …

VIDEO: No DRS, given not out by umpire but India batter Punam Raut walks off against Australia; experts divided
3 years, 3 months ago

VIDEO: No DRS, given not out by umpire but India batter Punam Raut walks off against Australia; experts divided

Hindustan Times  

India women's cricket team batter Punam Raut's decision to walk off despite the umpire giving her not out against Australia got the experts and fans talking on Friday. On Day 2 of the India's first-ever day-night pink-ball Test match against Australia in Queensland, Raut stunned everyone by deciding to walk after being adjudged not out. VIDEO | Punam Raut walks …

Nathan Lyon joins Ashwin in solidarity over Ahmedabad track
3 years, 10 months ago

Nathan Lyon joins Ashwin in solidarity over Ahmedabad track

The Hindu  

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has joined India counterpart R. Ashwin in defending Ahmedabad's spin-friendly pitch where India thumped England inside two days of the day-night third Test on Thursday. Several former England players questioned the suitability of the pitch after 30 wickets fell in five sessions in what was the shortest completed Test match since 1935. Ashwin on 400 Test …

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma loses battle of wits against Nathan Lyon as visitors end Day 2 on backfoot
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma loses battle of wits against Nathan Lyon as visitors end Day 2 on backfoot

Firstpost  

Six years ago in Southampton, Rohit Sharma danced down the pitch and hit Moeen Ali straight to mid-off. India’s Rohit Sharma bats during play on day two of the fourth cricket Test between India and Australia. The scoreboard still feels like it’s ticking over despite Pujara blocking from one end, it is all due to the presence of Sharma. Speaking …

India vs Australia: No regret of playing that shot off Nathan Lyon, says Rohit Sharma
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: No regret of playing that shot off Nathan Lyon, says Rohit Sharma

Firstpost  

Brisbane: Rohit Sharma understands the criticism that his untimely dismissal has invited but the India vice-captain has “no regrets” about going after Nathan Lyon, saying that’s his way of putting bowlers under pressure. “In Sydney, there wasn’t much bounce, so I was staying on leg stump of the ball and here I knew the line and lengths particularly of the …

AUS vs IND 4th Test | 'I have no regrets about playing that shot': Rohit Sharma on his dismissal on Day 2
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND 4th Test | 'I have no regrets about playing that shot': Rohit Sharma on his dismissal on Day 2

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma was dismissed after a strong start as he attempted to go for a lofted shot off Nathan Lyon in India's first innings on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test. The Indian opener was criticised heavily for his shot selection, with many former cricketers including Sunil Gavaskar lashing out his "inexcusable" choice of shot. It was a plan so …

Brisbane Test: Something I won't regret- Rohit Sharma on his dismissal off Nathan Lyon on Day 2
3 years, 11 months ago

Brisbane Test: Something I won't regret- Rohit Sharma on his dismissal off Nathan Lyon on Day 2

India Today  

Rohit Sharma doesn't get out until he himself wants to get out. Something similar was repeated on Day 2 of the fourth and final Test match in Brisbane's Gabba. Rohit Sharma did all the hard work and was batting comfortably on 44 when he could not resist himself to a Nathan Lyon delivery. #OhWhatAFeeling #AUSvIND | @Toyota_Aus pic.twitter.com/rIhl4ZjbTu — cricket.com.au …

India vs Australia, 4th Test: Tried to bowl by best ball to Rohit Sharma, says Nathan Lyon
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia, 4th Test: Tried to bowl by best ball to Rohit Sharma, says Nathan Lyon

India Today  

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon got the better of India opener Rohit Sharma yet again on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. While Rohit is being criticised for his poor shot-selection, Lyon said he had to bowl his best ball to get the Indian vice-captain's wicket in the second session. "The crowd's been amazing, …

Brisbane Test: Nathan Lyon dismisses Rohit Sharma for a record 6th time in Test cricket
3 years, 11 months ago

Brisbane Test: Nathan Lyon dismisses Rohit Sharma for a record 6th time in Test cricket

India Today  

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon completed 100 Test matches as he stepped into the ongoing Brisbane Test against India. After Australia posted a total of 369, Lyon bagged the wicket of Indian opener, Rohit Sharma, on Day 2 of the 4th Test at Gabba, on Saturday. Australia vs India, 4th Test Day 2: Live Updates Mitchell Starc took a decent catch …

Rohit Sharma must be gutted, his dismissal is frustrating but credit to Nathan Lyon: Deep Dasgupta
3 years, 11 months ago

Rohit Sharma must be gutted, his dismissal is frustrating but credit to Nathan Lyon: Deep Dasgupta

India Today  

Former wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta believes Rohit Sharma must be gutted at his dismissal during the 2nd session on Day 2 of the ongoing 4th Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Rohit was dismissed after a strong start as he attempted to go for a lofted shot off Nathan Lyon in India's first innings. Deep Dasgupta acknowledged that the Indian opener …

Watch AUS vs IND 2nd Test: Nathan Lyon achieves outrageous turn at MCG on Day 2
4 years ago

Watch AUS vs IND 2nd Test: Nathan Lyon achieves outrageous turn at MCG on Day 2

India TV News  

Though Australian bowlers had a tedious second day in the on-going Boxing Day Test against India, off-spinner Nathan Lyon had a moment of cheer at the MCG. On the fifth delivery of the 41st over, the tweaker pitched it on the off-side but the ball turned significantly towards the leg, leaving everyone including wicketkeeper Tim Paine stunned. Rishabh Pant, who …

India vs Australia: Nathan Lyon builds pressure, will be a 'massive threat' for visitors, says Ricky Ponting
4 years ago

India vs Australia: Nathan Lyon builds pressure, will be a 'massive threat' for visitors, says Ricky Ponting

Firstpost  

Seasoned off-spinner Nathan Lyon reaped the rewards for bowling wide off the crease and the angles he can create could be a “massive threat” for the Indian team throughout the ongoing four-Test series, feels former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting. Melbourne: Seasoned off-spinner Nathan Lyon reaped the rewards for bowling wide off the crease and the angles he can create could …

Aus vs Ind 1st Test: Nathan Lyon will be massive threat for India, says Ricky Ponting
4 years ago

Aus vs Ind 1st Test: Nathan Lyon will be massive threat for India, says Ricky Ponting

India TV News  

Seasoned off-spinner Nathan Lyon reaped the rewards for bowling wide off the crease and the angles he can create could be a "massive threat" for the Indian team throughout the ongoing four-Test series, feels former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting. He's got Virat Kohli out more than anybody in the history of the game, he looked like he troubled Pujara a …

Virat Kohli said he didn't feel anything: Nathan Lyon on missed DRS review against India captain in Pink Test
4 years ago

Virat Kohli said he didn't feel anything: Nathan Lyon on missed DRS review against India captain in Pink Test

India Today  

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon said the hosts were not 100 percent sure about an edge from Virat Kohli's glove when they decided to go against a DRS review against the India captain on Day 1 of the ongoing Pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Nathan Lyon said he did not hear any noise and that Virat Kohli had told him that he …

Nathan Lyon not ready to step aside for Mitchell Swepson
5 years ago

Nathan Lyon not ready to step aside for Mitchell Swepson

The Hindu  

Nathan Lyon is in no mood to give up his Australia place and hand Mitchell Swepson a taste of Test cricket because Shane Warne would never have done likewise. Warne is among those who has urged Swepson's inclusion but Lyon shot back – invoking the Australia great's long-time rivalry with compatriot Stuart MacGill, himself an exceptional leg-spinner whose opportunities in …

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