Sunil Gavaskar dismisses misapprehension after Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy brilliance at Perth: ‘Disproving all that…’
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Sunil Gavaskar dismisses misapprehension after Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy brilliance at Perth: ‘Disproving all that…’

Hindustan Times  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has brushed aside all the misapprehension about fast bowlers' captaincy credentials and backed Jasprit Bumrah to take over the charge of India's Test team. India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates victory in the first Test cricket match against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth. ‘We’ve got Imran Khan, Kapil Dev two top-class captains' The legendary cricketer gave the examples of Kapil Dev and Imran Khan while suggesting that fast bowlers can also make good captains and backing Bumrah for the role. And we've got Kapil Dev, two top class captains, excellent captains, so fast bowlers can also make good captains,” Gavaskar added.

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Jasprit Bumrah leads from the front, will be India's next captain: Sunil Gavaskar
7 hours, 15 minutes ago

Jasprit Bumrah leads from the front, will be India's next captain: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

India great Sunil Gavaskar has highlighted why Jasprit Bumrah could be the next captain of the Indian Test team, following his outstanding performance against Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Many have endorsed Bumrah as a future captain of the Indian Test team, a sentiment echoed by Sunil Gavaskar. Speaking to 7Cricket, the Indian legend said that the pacer …

Jasprit Bumrah continues to remain No. 1 in ICC Test rankings
21 hours, 44 minutes ago

Jasprit Bumrah continues to remain No. 1 in ICC Test rankings

The Hindu  

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah continued to reign supreme at the top of the bowlers' chart with a career-best rating of 908 in the latest ICC Test Rankings, released on Wednesday. Bumrah, who made history ahead of the fifth and final Test against Australia by recording the highest-ever ICC Rankings rating for an Indian bowler at 907 points, improved that …

Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series: ICC rates four pitches ‘very good’, SCG track ‘satisfactory’
1 day ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series: ICC rates four pitches ‘very good’, SCG track ‘satisfactory’

The Hindu  

Four out of five pitches used in the recent Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia have been rated ‘very good’ by the ICC, which found the track for the fifth and final game in Sydney to be ‘satisfactory’, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday. The marquee five-match series ended 3-1 in favour of the hosts, who regained the Border Gavaskar …

Jasprit Bumrah injury update: Jassi uncertain in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, still recovering in Australia: Report
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1 day ago

Jasprit Bumrah injury update: Jassi uncertain in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, still recovering in Australia: Report

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah’s injury has become a cause for concern for the Indian cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai. At the same time, he is also uncertain about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will announce India’s squad for both the England ODIs and the Champions …

Gautam Gambhir vs Andrew McDonald: How the Australian think tank outwitted India
1 day, 7 hours ago

Gautam Gambhir vs Andrew McDonald: How the Australian think tank outwitted India

India Today  

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj—social media was abuzz with criticism of some Indian players after the team's defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Barring their terrific win in Perth and their fight till the final day of the Boxing Day Test match, nothing much went India's way. Congratulations pic.twitter.com/Kj3DzJSMAa — Irfan Pathan January 5, 2025 Preparation for the …

Jasprit Bumrah is best ever all-format fast bowler: Michael Clarke
1 day, 7 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah is best ever all-format fast bowler: Michael Clarke

India Today  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has praised Jasprit Bumrah as the best all-format fast bowler ever following his Player-of-the-Series performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite Bumrah's absence, India's other fast bowlers managed to secure a slender four-run lead. "The thing I've thought about Bumrah, after the series finished and I was sitting and thinking about his performances, I actually think …

Sam Konstas admits provoking Jasprit Bumrah in Sydney Test: It was my fault
1 day, 7 hours ago

Sam Konstas admits provoking Jasprit Bumrah in Sydney Test: It was my fault

India Today  

Australia's Sam Konstas admitted to provoking Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney, a move that ultimately backfired when the Indian pacer dismissed Usman Khawaja on the last delivery of the day. With 15 minutes left in the day's play, Australian openers Usman Khawaja and Konstas faced the daunting task of surviving against Bumrah and Mohammed …

I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist
1 day, 7 hours ago

I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist

India Today  

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has voiced concerns about Jasprit Bumrah becoming India's full-time Test captain, citing workload challenges. While expressing doubts about Rohit Sharma’s future in the format, Gilchrist said he wouldn't be surprised if Virat Kohli agrees to take up the leadership role in the longest format of the game. Jasprit Bumrah, who led India to a win …

Jasprit Bumrah for Test captaincy? Don't kill the golden goose, says Mohammad Kaif
1 day, 7 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah for Test captaincy? Don't kill the golden goose, says Mohammad Kaif

India Today  

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has voiced his opinion against Jasprit Bumrah taking over the Test captaincy from Rohit Sharma, suggesting that a batter would be a better fit for the role. Speculation about the future of India’s Test captaincy arose after Rohit Sharma missed the Sydney Test in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Don’t kill the golden goose," Kaif …

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif
1 day, 7 hours ago

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif

India Today  

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised Rohit Sharma's decision to step away from the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, arguing that Rohit should have led the team in the must-win match in Sydney instead of citing poor form and sitting out. While some pundits and former players, including Irfan Pathan, praised Rohit for taking a …

Jasprit Bumrah achieves career-best rating after India's Test series loss
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1 day, 7 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah achieves career-best rating after India's Test series loss

India Today  

The latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings brought mixed news for cricket fans, particularly Indian supporters. Jasprit Bumrah, India’s ace fast bowler, achieved a career-best rating of 908 points, solidifying his position as the top-ranked bowler in Test cricket. However, this milestone came amidst India’s 3-1 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which also ended India’s hopes of …

From Hardik Pandya’s fitness to Jasprit Bumrah’s vice-captaincy - talking points ahead of India squad selection for Champions Trophy
1 day, 15 hours ago

From Hardik Pandya’s fitness to Jasprit Bumrah’s vice-captaincy - talking points ahead of India squad selection for Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

The hardcore Indian cricket fans may still be coming to terms with a prolonged season of Test cricket that eventually turned out to be a bitter pill to swallow. But the team management and the national selection panel have started planning for the next big test that’s lying ahead of the men’s cricket team, albeit in a different format. In …

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for December’s ICC Player of the Month award; Pat Cummins, Dane Paterson in list too
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1 day, 17 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for December’s ICC Player of the Month award; Pat Cummins, Dane Paterson in list too

Live Mint  

India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for December 2024 following his standout performance against Australia in the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, reported PTI. His remarkable performances also earned Bumrah the highest rating points by any Indian bowler in the ICC Test Player Rankings. Other players in the list: Along …

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award

The Hindu  

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for December 2024 on Tuesday for his standout performance against Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah took 22 wickets in the three Tests in December at an average of 14.22 and the 31-year-old finished with 32 wickets across five Tests. Alongside Bumrah, other …

Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins battle it out to win ICC Player of Month award for December 2024
1 day, 20 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins battle it out to win ICC Player of Month award for December 2024

India TV News  

Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson have been nominated to become the Player of the Month for December 2024. Australia played three Test matches against India last month and their skipper Pat Cummins led from the front picking up 17 wickets at an impeccable average of 17.64. He also played three Test matches last month, all against the Aussies …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Bumrah getting Khawaja out “probably my fault”, says Konstas
1 day, 21 hours ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Bumrah getting Khawaja out “probably my fault”, says Konstas

The Hindu  

Sam Konstas felt ‘probably’ it was his fault when a riled-up Jasprit Bumrah got Usman Khawaja out during the Sydney Test. He got the wicket, but obviously great performance from the team,” Konstas, who made his debut in the fourth Test in Melbourne, said. It was a good debut and glad to get two wins.” The new year’s Test at …

Manjrekar backs Jasprit Bumrah as full-time Test captain despite injury concerns
2 days, 7 hours ago

Manjrekar backs Jasprit Bumrah as full-time Test captain despite injury concerns

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has backed Jasprit Bumrah as the next full-time captain of the Indian Test. Bumrah, who captained two Tests in Australia in the absence of Rohit Sharma in the playing XI is currently injured. Speaking on ESPNcricinfo, Manjrekar said that Bumrah's elevation to captaincy should be a no-brainer in case Rohit Sharma vacates the position. In …

Jasprit Bumrah vs Pat Cummins in battle for ICC Player of Month for December 2024
2 days, 7 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah vs Pat Cummins in battle for ICC Player of Month for December 2024

India Today  

It will be Jasprit Bumrah versus Pat Cummins once again as the two premier fast bowlers compete for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for December 2024. Bumrah and Cummins will face off alongside South Africa's Dane Paterson, with the three fast bowlers vying for the prestigious honour. Jasprit Bumrah, who was also nominated for the Sir Garfield …

India needs Bumrah the bowler more than Bumrah the captain
2 days, 12 hours ago

India needs Bumrah the bowler more than Bumrah the captain

The Hindu  

Over the years, Indian cricket has been remarkably fortunate to have unearthed numerous leaders, not just captains, of great integrity and no little tactical acumen. Rahul Dravid, one of India’s most successful skippers who oversaw Test series triumphs in the Caribbean and England after 35 and 21 years respectively, stepped down after two years; it’s one of those great travesties …

Gautam Gambhir’s Test tactics leave India on slippery slope
2 days, 15 hours ago

Gautam Gambhir’s Test tactics leave India on slippery slope

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: It doesn’t take a lot of get Gautam Gambhir angry. India's team head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on during a warm up session on day three of the fifth and final cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2025. So, it wasn’t really a surprise that in India’s final press conference …

Shastri, Ponting hail record-breaking BGT attendance
2 days, 16 hours ago

Shastri, Ponting hail record-breaking BGT attendance

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Former stars Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have hailed the record-breaking attendance during the five-match Test series Down Under, suggesting the face-off between India and Australia could surpass the Ashes as cricket's biggest rivalry. Shastri, Ponting hail record-breaking BGT attendance India's decade-long dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended on Sunday as Australia reclaimed the title with a 3-1 series …

Injured Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England
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2 days, 18 hours ago

Injured Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India's home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19. Bumrah, who was India's stand out player with 32 wickets in their 1-3 thrashing at the hands of Australia in the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, …

‘Could be only one winner’: Johnson lambasts Sam Konstas for enabling India and Bumrah's ‘two against 11’ mindset
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2 days, 18 hours ago

‘Could be only one winner’: Johnson lambasts Sam Konstas for enabling India and Bumrah's ‘two against 11’ mindset

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson believes Sam Konstas, 19, has much to learn after his act of riling Jasprit Bumrah up during the Sydney Test went horribly wrong. Mitchell Johnson believes Sam Konstas has much to learn after his act of riling Jasprit Bumrah up during the Sydney Test went horribly wrong. This latter moment triggered a verbal exchange between …

Khawaja: I was just getting Bumrah’d during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 days, 20 hours ago

Khawaja: I was just getting Bumrah’d during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

Australian batters Usman Khawaja and Travis Head have conceded that the incomparable Jasprit Bumrah’s absence on the third day of the series-deciding fifth Test played a big role in their team’s victory against India on the bowler-friendly SCG deck. Such was Bumrah’s impact on the series that the Australians heaved a sigh of relief when they realised that the injured …

Jasprit Bumrah, lone warrior in IND's Border-Gavaskar series, completes greatest show by an Indian seamer in Tests
2 days, 22 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah, lone warrior in IND's Border-Gavaskar series, completes greatest show by an Indian seamer in Tests

Hindustan Times  

For a country which has a long history of relying on batting greats and basing the success of the team on whether or not runs would be put on the board, India had access to a player who carried the hopes and dreams of the team with ball in hand. Jasprit Bumrah was no less than sensational throughout the Border-Gavaskar …

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy
2 days, 23 hours ago

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy

Hindustan Times  

India's long Test calendar ended on a disastrous note on Sunday as the team suffered back-to-back series defeats, which not only saw them concede the top spot in the World Test Championship points table, but also got eliminated from the race to make the final. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya with Adam Zampa at the end of ICC Men's Cricket …

‘I was just getting Bumrah-ed… Never felt like I could score off him’: AUS star confesses his struggles vs IND pacer
2 days, 23 hours ago

‘I was just getting Bumrah-ed… Never felt like I could score off him’: AUS star confesses his struggles vs IND pacer

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja made an honest admission about his struggles against India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Khawaja opens on his struggles against Bumrah with the new ball and admitted that Australia were relieved to see him not bowling on the third day of the final Test which allowed them to win the …

Jasprit Bumrah to miss England white-ball series before Champions Trophy; BCCI yet to reveal grade of IND star's injury
Top News
3 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah to miss England white-ball series before Champions Trophy; BCCI yet to reveal grade of IND star's injury

Hindustan Times  

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the final innings of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia owing ton an injury, is likely to miss the upcoming white-ball series against England at home ahead of the Champions Trophy, which will begin on February 19. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts as he walks past the trophy during an …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Review: India at tipping point after defeat as England tour beckons
3 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Review: India at tipping point after defeat as England tour beckons

The Hindu  

Late on Sunday night, Mitchell Starc and some of his teammates got into a sports utility vehicle and left the Sydney Cricket Ground. Finally at Sydney, even after snatching a four-run first-innings lead, an inept second innings, despite Rishabh Pant’s fireworks, meant that Australia had an attainable target. If one man had a large bearing on how India shaped up …

Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England
Top News
3 days ago

Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India’s home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19. Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England Bumrah, who was India's stand out player with 32 wickets in …

Cricket-Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependency
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3 days, 1 hour ago

Cricket-Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependency

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependency NEW DELHI, - India's 3-1 defeat in Australia exposed the fragility of their top order, but equally unmissable was how much they rely on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who gave it all until he broke down in the series finale in Sydney. "It's a little disappointing in the end because I …

'You tend to overbowl him to an extent...': Gavaskar shuts Jasprit Bumrah's workload debate despite his back injury
3 days, 1 hour ago

'You tend to overbowl him to an extent...': Gavaskar shuts Jasprit Bumrah's workload debate despite his back injury

Hindustan Times  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar said that Jasprit Bumrah single-handedly made India challenge Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which was the reason the Indian team management over-bowled him a bit during the series. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts as he walks past the trophy during an official ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match against Australia. Gavaskar said that he was praying …

From Jasprit Bumrah masterclass to KL Rahul conundrum: Five takeaways from India's Border-Gavaskar series campaign
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3 days, 1 hour ago

From Jasprit Bumrah masterclass to KL Rahul conundrum: Five takeaways from India's Border-Gavaskar series campaign

Hindustan Times  

After a decade of India dominating the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia finally wrestled back the rolling trophy with a 3-1 series win sealed at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Bumrah best in world, but workload potentially unsustainable Jasprit Bumrah breathed fire regularly throughout the series, taking a record-breaking 32 wickets at 13.06. India must use pace resources better Although the team missed …

‘He made Australia top-order look silly’: Ponting's ultimate ‘best series of fast bowling’ praise for Jasprit Bumrah
3 days, 3 hours ago

‘He made Australia top-order look silly’: Ponting's ultimate ‘best series of fast bowling’ praise for Jasprit Bumrah

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting reserved massive praise for Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his exploits in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Jasprit Bumrah left a lasting impact in the five-match Test series with his astonishing performance against Australia. The two-time World Cup-winning skipper said that Bumrah made the top-class Australian batting line-up look silly on several occasions in the …

Jasprit Bumrah to be rested for majority white-ball series vs England: Reports
3 days, 7 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah to be rested for majority white-ball series vs England: Reports

India Today  

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India’s home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19. Bumrah, who was India's stand-out player with 32 wickets in their 1-3 thrashing at the hands of Australia in the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, couldn't bowl …

Jasprit Bumrah made Australian top order look silly at times: Ricky Ponting
3 days, 7 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah made Australian top order look silly at times: Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting praised India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his tremendous exploits in the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Recently, Ponting shared his thoughts on Bumrah’s fast bowling in the series and said that the Indian fast bowler looked batting the hardest across both teams. Further speaking ahead, Ponting also mentioned how he made the Australian …

Jasprit Bumrah was used like you squeezed juice from sugarcane: Harbhajan Singh
3 days, 7 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah was used like you squeezed juice from sugarcane: Harbhajan Singh

India Today  

Harbhajan Singh has slammed the Indian team management's handling of Jasprit Bumrah during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as the Indian pacer sustained an injury during the Sydney Test. This would ultimately take a toll on the pacer as he suffered back spasms and was unable to bowl on Day 3 of the Sydney Test and India ended up losing the match. …

India would've lost 5-0 to Australia without Jasprit Bumrah: Harbhajan Singh
3 days, 7 hours ago

India would've lost 5-0 to Australia without Jasprit Bumrah: Harbhajan Singh

India Today  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh feels that India would’ve lost 0-5 in the recent series against Australia without Jasprit Bumrah. Praising the India speedster for his magnificent bowling performance, Harbhajan said that the scoreline of the series would’ve been entirely different from 1-3 without him. If he wasn't in the series, India would have lost by either 5-0 or 4-0," …

Ricky Ponting praises Jasprit Bumrah's fast bowling in BGT 2024-25 series
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3 days, 18 hours ago

Ricky Ponting praises Jasprit Bumrah's fast bowling in BGT 2024-25 series

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting believed that Jasprit Bumrah's exploits are not only the best he's seen of a visiting bowler in Australia but probably the best fast-bowling display of all time. Ricky Ponting praises Jasprit Bumrah's fast bowling in BGT 2024-25 series In his third Test tour Down Under, Jasprit Bumrah made an incredible shift with …

Sachin Tendulkar applauds Jasprit Bumrah in special ‘best in the world’ tribute
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3 days, 18 hours ago

Sachin Tendulkar applauds Jasprit Bumrah in special ‘best in the world’ tribute

Hindustan Times  

Australia sealed a dominant performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a six-wicket win while chasing in tricky conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Tendulkar also saved a word of appreciation for Jasprit Bumrah, who took a record-breaking 32 wickets in the five-match series and was awarded player of the series for his phenomenal efforts. Bumrah looked near unplayable at times …

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 …

‘Jasprit Bumrah is the greatest ever bowler’: Vaughan raves about pacer, slams India players after SCG loss
3 days, 20 hours ago

‘Jasprit Bumrah is the greatest ever bowler’: Vaughan raves about pacer, slams India players after SCG loss

Hindustan Times  

India crashed to another defeat, losing by six wickets to Australia on Day 3 of the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match, in Sydney on Sunday. Without standby captain Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian bowling department failed to defend the target as the hosts cruised to 162/4, winning by six wickets. Michael Vaughan raves about Jasprit Bumrah Speaking after the …

"Jas" is just the best in the world!" Sachin Tendulkar's special praise for Bumrah
3 days, 23 hours ago

"Jas" is just the best in the world!" Sachin Tendulkar's special praise for Bumrah

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, garnered special praise from 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar after ending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on a record-breaking note. Sachin Tendulkar's special praise for Bumrah Bumrah displayed scintillating form throughout the Border-Gavaskar series and has his name in the history books. Sachin commended Australia's efforts but didn't forget to give a special mention to …

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
4 days ago

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket

The Hindu  

Twice over seven days, Gautam Gambhir has turned up for press conferences. And during the second time he met the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday, the Indian coach refused to reveal a clear road-map for seniors Rohit and Virat Kohli. But yes, they still have the hunger, they still have the passion, they are tough people …

SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal"
4 days ago

SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal"

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, The SCG track was "not ideal" for a Test match, according to batting great Sunil Gavaskar but India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the wicket as "spicy" and "result-oriented", which had something for everyone. SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal" As many as 26 wickets fell on the first two days while …

Ashwin brutally laughs off 'ball-tampering' accusation, call for 'ICC investigation' as Bumrah video goes viral
4 days, 1 hour ago

Ashwin brutally laughs off 'ball-tampering' accusation, call for 'ICC investigation' as Bumrah video goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Australia sealed a 3-1 series victory with a dramatic and tense win at the Sydney Cricket Ground to bring an end to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finally earning back the rolling trophy after a decade of India having dominated this rivalry. Australia’s six-wicket victory saw Travis Head and Beau Webster guide the chase home in tricky batting conditions, aided by India …

India take final swipe at Australia and brand the hosts 'soft' following huge flashpoint at the SCG
4 days, 2 hours ago

India take final swipe at Australia and brand the hosts 'soft' following huge flashpoint at the SCG

Daily Mail  

India have fired one last shot at Sam Konstas, calling Australia 'soft' for suggesting Jasprit Bumrah and his teammates had intimidated the teenager during the decisive SCG Test. After Australia's six-wicket win that sealed victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, coach Gautam Gambhir insisted Konstas had 'no right' to chirp at Bumrah and spark a confrontation that increased tensions to boiling …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy
4 days, 2 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

One man’s absence was massively felt. The six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoon, helped Pat Cummins and his men to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 margin. India’s Jasprit Bumrah, left, shakes hands with Australia’s captain Pat Cummins following the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Bumrah named Player of the Series after record-breaking tour of Australia
4 days, 3 hours ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Bumrah named Player of the Series after record-breaking tour of Australia

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Series of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 after finishing with 32 wickets in the five-match series. Bumrah equaled the record of most wickets taken by any bowler in an India vs Australia Test series - 32, equaling Harbhajan Singh’s previous tally of 32 scalps during Australia’s tour of India in 2000/01. The right-arm quick’s …

Jasprit Bumrah breaks silence on his back injury after winning Player-of-the-Series award: 'You can't fight your body'
4 days, 3 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah breaks silence on his back injury after winning Player-of-the-Series award: 'You can't fight your body'

Hindustan Times  

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who led the team in the fifth and final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Sydney after regular sipper Rohit Sharma ‘opted out’, broke silence on his back injury on Sunday, as he rued missing out bowling on the "spiciest wicket" against Australia in the final innings. India's Jasprit Bumrah attends a warmup session …

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