Sourav Ganguly lavishes praise on Ajinkya Rahane for his WTC Final performance
1 year, 6 months ago

Sourav Ganguly lavishes praise on Ajinkya Rahane for his WTC Final performance

Live Mint  

Batting in the first innings of the World Test Championship Final, India managed to score 296 runs on the back of some great performances by Ajinkya Rahane, Shardul Thakur and Ravindra Jadeja. Rahane's 89 runs knock on a difficult wicket has captured the attention of cricket fans and former cricketers. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly was all praise for the gritty Indian batter during his interaction with the broadcasters on Friday. There have been many comebacks in the past but not after such a long period," the former BCCI President added Ganguly also used Rahane's performance as a pretence to target the Indian top batting order as well adding that, “He showed a lot to the dressing room that if you apply and if you have a little bit of luck which India have, you will be able to bat on this pitch, a lot of credit to Rahane, he was magnificent and Shardul Thakur as well.

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Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive
3 days, 3 hours 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 …

Sourav Ganguly pinpoints India’s loopholes after BGT 2024-25 loss, ex-BCCI boss says ‘you have to score 350-400 runs’
3 days, 5 hours ago

Sourav Ganguly pinpoints India’s loopholes after BGT 2024-25 loss, ex-BCCI boss says ‘you have to score 350-400 runs’

Live Mint  

India's defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia after 10 years was a collective effort. If Jasprit Bumrah was the lone positive light with 32 wickets in the series, a fragile Indian batting order made the job easy for the Australians in the last four Test matches. Former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly reasoned India's batting behind their …

Can't win Tests if you score 170-180: Sourav Ganguly on India's debacle in Australia
4 days, 9 hours ago

Can't win Tests if you score 170-180: Sourav Ganguly on India's debacle in Australia

India Today  

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has emphasised the need for India's batters to score bigger runs in Test cricket, citing the recent defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as a prime example. Ganguly said that the batting unit needs to step up big time for India to win Tests consistently. Ganguly, also a former BCCI president, attended Calcutta Sports Journalist's Club's …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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5 days, 13 hours ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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5 days, 13 hours ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: What is India’s record at the Sydney Cricket Ground?
1 week ago

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: What is India’s record at the Sydney Cricket Ground?

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the fifth and final Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday as it looks to finish the series on a high and secure a 2-2 draw. India’s Test record at Sydney Cricket Ground Played - 13 Won - 1 Lost - 5 Draw - 7 The first Test …

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images
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1 week, 3 days ago

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Rohit Sharma and co suffered a collapse in the final session as Australia. India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Rohit Sharma and co suffered a collapse in the final session …

Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3
1 week, 3 days ago

Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3 MELBOURNE, - Pat Cummins struck twice in an over and Mitchell Starc dismissed Virat Kohli cheaply to leave India reeling at 33 for three at lunch and needing 307 runs for victory on day five of the fourth test in Melbourne on Monday. After Australia were …

Sourav Ganguly concerned about Rohit Sharma’s mental space, ex-BCCI boss gives honest verdict on Virat Kohli
1 week, 3 days ago

Sourav Ganguly concerned about Rohit Sharma’s mental space, ex-BCCI boss gives honest verdict on Virat Kohli

Live Mint  

Refraining from predicting Rohit Sharma's future, former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly expressed concern about the Indian skipper's current mental state in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit has been out of form in Tests recently, with former cricketers already predicting his retirement if the Indian team fail to reach the World Test Championship final. Unlike others, Ganguly, a former India captain …

'Mentally it's disturbing': Rohit Sharma on his flop show as captain and batter after Boxing Day Test defeat
1 week, 3 days ago

'Mentally it's disturbing': Rohit Sharma on his flop show as captain and batter after Boxing Day Test defeat

India TV News  

India suffered a heavy 184-run loss in the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne on Monday. Senior batters Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul struggled to reach the double-digit scores with the captain himself scoring just 12 runs across two innings in the Boxing Day Test. India's win in the series opener in Perth under Jasprit Bumrah's leadership …

'Don't know where Rohit Sharma is mentally. No clue': Sourav Ganguly's concerning verdict on India captain's 'future'
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1 week, 3 days ago

'Don't know where Rohit Sharma is mentally. No clue': Sourav Ganguly's concerning verdict on India captain's 'future'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is struggling for runs in Test cricket. Sourav Ganguly says Rohit Sharma is not able to score runs in Tests Sourav Ganguly, former India captain and Board of Control for Cricket President, did not mince his words, saying Rohit is not able to score runs of late. 'Don't know where he is mentally' Sourav Ganguly also …

India batter with bittersweet MCG connection on verge of rare hat-trick in 4th Test which even Kohli, Sachin can't claim
2 weeks, 3 days ago

India batter with bittersweet MCG connection on verge of rare hat-trick in 4th Test which even Kohli, Sachin can't claim

Hindustan Times  

Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli possess the kind of record against Australia one can only wish for. Indian players celebrates the wicket of Australia's Nathan McSweeney during play on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane However, despite all that the two quintessential superstars of Indian batting have achieved, the one …

INDW vs WIW: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur joins MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in elite club
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

INDW vs WIW: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur joins MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in elite club

India Today  

Harmanpreet Kaur has become the 10th Indian batter to score 1000 or more runs as captain in ODIs. In men’s cricket, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Kapil Dev achieved the feat. India vs West Indies, 1st Women's ODI Updates Harmanpreet achieved the feat in the first game of the three-match …

IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's historic Test record at MCG
2 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's historic Test record at MCG

India Today  

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of a massive record going into India’s fourth Test against Pat Cummins’ Australia, starting Thursday, December 26. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record with 449 runs from five Tests at an average of 44.90 and a strike-rate of 58.69 with a hundred and three fifties. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage Kohli is …

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia
3 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins overtakes Sir Garfield Sobers in unique feat on a frustrating Day 4 for Australia

Live Mint  

On a frustrating day for the Australian cricket team in the ongoing third Test on Tuesday, captain Pat Cummins shone bright with four wickets as he surpassed legendary Garfield Sobers and New Zealand's Daniel Vettori to become the third-highest wicket-taker as a skipper in Tests. The Australian skipper dismissed the entire Indian middle-order which included the likes of Rishabh Pant, …

Rahul, Jadeja, and brave tailenders help India avoid follow-on
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rahul, Jadeja, and brave tailenders help India avoid follow-on

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were determination personified as their fighting fifties helped India avoid the follow-on on the fourth day of the weather-hit third Test against a menacing Australia that seems meandering towards a draw. Jadeja and Rahul were the heavy-lifters in India's 252 for nine when bad light forced a early close to the day. But while …

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Sourav Ganguly back under-fire Virat Kohli to score 1 more hundred vs Australia
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sourav Ganguly back under-fire Virat Kohli to score 1 more hundred vs Australia

India Today  

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has backed under-fire Virat Kohli to score another hundred in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking exclusively to India Today after Day 4 of the Gabba Test match, Ganguly advised Kohli to leave more balls in the earlier part of his innings. Gabba Test, Day 4: Report | Highlights Ganguly also praised Bengal's Akash Deep, who …

India in dire straits at 48/4 after top-order batters' flop show
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

India in dire straits at 48/4 after top-order batters' flop show

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, Atrocious shot selection by the top-order batters, including Virat Kohli, left India reeling at 48 for four at tea on a rain-marred day three of the third Test against Australia here on Monday. HT Image Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc struck twice and Josh Hazlewood once as India took lunch at 22 for three after Australia racked up 445 in …

Ajinkya Rahane weighs up on KKR captaincy with 56-ball 98, powers Mumbai to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ajinkya Rahane weighs up on KKR captaincy with 56-ball 98, powers Mumbai to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final

Live Mint  

Veteran India Ajinkya Rahane once again made a statement for the job of Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League as his swashbuckling 56-ball 98 powered Mumbai to the final of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday. Rahane, who came in after the early departure of Prithvi Shaw, added 78 runs for the …

Indian team prepares at The Gabba ahead of third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Indian team prepares at The Gabba ahead of third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test

The Hindu  

Flecks of bright yellow, chocolate brown and mild blue were the colour tones of the spectator chairs in the stands, and out in the middle, it was a green expanse with the pitch too adding its bit with a lighter shade. The Gabba bathed in sunlight is a pretty sight and it was here in January, 2021, that Rishabh Pant …

5 highest individual scores by Indian batters at Gabba in Tests; Rishabh Pant not on list
4 weeks, 2 days ago

5 highest individual scores by Indian batters at Gabba in Tests; Rishabh Pant not on list

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/5 1. Shubman Gill, playing just his third-ever Test match - all on Australian soil - probably laid the foundation for India's historic run-chase at the Gabba in 2021. Gill's backfoot punches and short-arm jabs became popular as he missed what would have been a scintillating ton by just nine runs Image Source : Getty/ICC 2/5 …

'At least he'll score more than Rohit, Kohli': Mohammed Shami blasts 32 off 17 balls, his highest T20 score, in SMAT
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1 month ago

'At least he'll score more than Rohit, Kohli': Mohammed Shami blasts 32 off 17 balls, his highest T20 score, in SMAT

Hindustan Times  

Indian fans are waiting with bated breath for Mohammed Shami to join the Test squad in Australia and release some pressure off the shoulders of Jasprit Bumrah. Bengal batted first set up a score of 159/9 largely thanks to a stunning late assault from Shami. Here is a video of a part of Shami's assault: There were a number of …

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test
1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test

The Independent  

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Sourav Ganguly texted Vaughan, rubbed salt into ex-England captain's wounds after India deal crushing blow to Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Sourav Ganguly texted Vaughan, rubbed salt into ex-England captain's wounds after India deal crushing blow to Australia

Hindustan Times  

Amid Michael Vaughan's prediction that Australia will beat India 3-1 to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sourav Ganguly reminded the former England captain not to get too ahead of himself. After Ganguly had responded to Vaughan's bold claims by warning him not to count out India, the ex-India skipper added insult to injury even before the result of the Perth Test …

Rahul Dravid drops ominous 'big series' warning for Australia after Virat Kohli's Perth special
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1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Dravid drops ominous 'big series' warning for Australia after Virat Kohli's Perth special

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Dravid has said that Virat Kohli could be in for a big series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the latter ended his poor run of form in Tests with a century in Perth. Kohli scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls which, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161 off 297 and KL Rahul's 77 off 176 helped India set Australia …

Jaiswal, Kohli strike centuries, India set Australia 534
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jaiswal, Kohli strike centuries, India set Australia 534

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Virat Kohli returned to form with a morale-boosting hundred after Yashasvi Jaiswal's masterful century as India declared their second innings for 487 for six, setting Australia a victory target of 534 on day 3 of the opening Test, here Sunday. India lost only Washington in the third session after Australia picked four wickets after lunch but Kohli put India …

5 Indian players to score a Test century in Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

5 Indian players to score a Test century in Perth

India TV News  

Image Source : BCCI X 1/5 5. Yashasvi Jaiswal notched up his fourth Test hundred and first in Australia as he led India's scintillating comeback in the second innings in the Perth Test. Jaiswal's magnificent 161 was only the fifth century by an Indian batter in Tests in Perth and second at the Optus Stadium Image Source : Getty 2/5 …

BGT, 1st test: Gritty Jaiswal, Rahul take Ind to 218-run lead against Oz at stumps on Day 2
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

BGT, 1st test: Gritty Jaiswal, Rahul take Ind to 218-run lead against Oz at stumps on Day 2

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Fighting unbeaten half-centuries in the second innings by openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul helped Indian to a commanding 172 for no loss at stumps on day two of the opening Test here on Saturday. After dismissing Australia for 104 in 51.2 overs in the morning session to take a 46-run first-innings lead, Jaiswal and Rahul scored freely as …

BGT: Jaiswal, Rahul's unbeaten 84-run stand puts India in strong position at tea on day 2
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

BGT: Jaiswal, Rahul's unbeaten 84-run stand puts India in strong position at tea on day 2

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul batted confidently as India made a strong start to the second innings reaching 84 without loss at tea on day two of the opening Test here on Saturday. After dismissing Australia for 104 in 51.2 overs in the morning session to take a 46-run first-innings lead, the visitors put themselves in a strong …

Jaiswal and Rahul power India to 218-run lead over Australia on 2nd day of 1st test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jaiswal and Rahul power India to 218-run lead over Australia on 2nd day of 1st test

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and the Indian opening batsmen put India in control of the first cricket test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series Saturday at the end of the second day of the opening match of the five-test series. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 90 not out and KL Rahul’s unbeaten 62 took India to 172-0 at stumps and …

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test: Rahul, Jaiswal off to strong start, IND's eyeing big lead after Bumrah magic
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test: Rahul, Jaiswal off to strong start, IND's eyeing big lead after Bumrah magic

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Score: Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have looked largely untroubled as they got India off to a strong start in their second innings after Australia were all out for 104. Rana earlier dismissed Nathan Lyon to reduce Australia down to their last wicket after Jasprit Bumrah struck with his first ball of the day …

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India all out for 150 in first Test against Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India all out for 150 in first Test against Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: India were all out for 150 at tea on the first day of the opening Test against Australia here.India, who elected to bat, lost six wickets in the second session which had 24.4 overs. Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, another debutant Harshit Rana and captain Jasprit Bumrah were the other five Indian batters to be dismissed in the …

Top 5 run-scorers for India in World Test Championship history
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Top 5 run-scorers for India in World Test Championship history

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/5 Rohit Sharma is the top run-scorer for India in World Test Championship history. He has played 37 matches so far in WTC history and has scored 2685 runs at an average of 44.01 with nine centuries and eight fifties to his name. Image Source : Getty 3/5 Rishabh Pant recently became the third Indian player …

From 1999-2021: Recapping India's history in Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

From 1999-2021: Recapping India's history in Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

It’s time for yet another edition of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On that note, let’s look at India’s Test history in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia Tendulkar, Laxman’s fight in vain Back in 1999-00, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman scored hundreds, but could not save India from a 0-3 defeat Down Under. Rahul Dravid gives India famous win India drew …

Sourav Ganguly issues stern warning to Australia ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, says ’don’t rule…’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sourav Ganguly issues stern warning to Australia ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, says ’don’t rule…’

Live Mint  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has issued a stern warning to the Australian team ahead of the much-important Border-Gavaskar Trophy, stating the Indian team shouldn't be taken lightly despite their recent whitewash against New Zealand at home. The series loss to New Zealand proved to be a wake-up call for the Indian team before BGT and welcomed severe criticism from …

From Dhoni to Dravid: Indian cricket legends who made their final Test appearance in BGT
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Dhoni to Dravid: Indian cricket legends who made their final Test appearance in BGT

Hindustan Times  

Apart from Team India some of the key players will be under pressure to perform when the Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off in Perth on Nov 22. Sourav Ganguly with MS Dhoni in his last Test match outing in Nagpur during the 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Earlier, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has witnessed the swan songs of several Indian cricket legends, who bid …

OTD: Virat Kohli tops Sachin Tendulkar as India advances to 2023 World Cup final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

OTD: Virat Kohli tops Sachin Tendulkar as India advances to 2023 World Cup final

Hindustan Times  

On this day at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 One Day International centuries by notching up his 50th ton in India’s semifinal victory over New Zealand. His landmark innings and Mohammed Shami’s stellar seven-wicket haul led India to a comprehensive 70-run victory, securing their spot in the 2023 World Cup final. Virat Kohli celebrates …

Hardik Pandya takes DRS, then walks off even before third umpire watches replays in IND vs SA 3rd T20I
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya takes DRS, then walks off even before third umpire watches replays in IND vs SA 3rd T20I

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of all the run-scoring and power-hitting in India’s innings at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, India’s middle order had a quiet outing as Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh struggled. Hardik Pandya was caught LBW by Keshav Maharaj during the third T20I in Centurion. India set record vs South Africa Hardik’s recent down-turn of form continues, …

AFG vs BAN: Mahmudullah joins Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly in unlucky 90s list
1 month, 4 weeks ago

AFG vs BAN: Mahmudullah joins Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly in unlucky 90s list

India Today  

Mahmudullah has joined Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Sunil Gavaskar in the list of batters to have got out in the 90s in ODIs in Sharjah. On Monday, November 11, the Bangladesh batter scored 98 runs off as many balls with seven fours and three sixes in the third and final ODI of the three-match series against Hashmatullah Shahidi’s Afghanistan …

Watch: KL Rahul’s unusual dismissal against Australia A at MCG as India batter’s flop show continues
2 months ago

Watch: KL Rahul’s unusual dismissal against Australia A at MCG as India batter’s flop show continues

Live Mint  

KL Rahul got bowled out in a bizarre fashion after facing 44 balls in the second innings at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday as the India batter’s struggle continued in Australia ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rahul, who is expected to open the innings in the first Test in place of Rohit Sharma, was sent early in Australia to …

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 …

Sachin Tendulkar's Epic 175: A Tale of Heroism and Resilience
2 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar's Epic 175: A Tale of Heroism and Resilience

India Today  

Sachin Tendulkar's 175 against Australia in 2009 remains a legendary innings, despite India's heartbreaking loss. His impeccable timing and shot selection showcased his unmatched ability to chase big scores under pressure. His heroic performance, which helped India secure a memorable victory despite being dismissed for 175, is considered one of the greatest innings in a losing cause. His determination and …

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in Third Test
2 months, 1 week ago

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in Third Test

Deccan Chronicle  

New Zealand is bowled out for 235 in 65.4 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar taking nine wickets for India. India, in reply, is struggling at 86/4 after losing Rohit Sharma early. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have scored 30 and 31 respectively, but Ajaz Patel has picked up two wickets with two balls. India still trails by 149 …

India's Reliance on Kaur and Mandhana: A Statistical Analysis of ODIs
2 months, 1 week ago

India's Reliance on Kaur and Mandhana: A Statistical Analysis of ODIs

New Indian Express  

India's reliance on Kaur and Mandhana in ODIs has come under scrutiny following a series of disappointing losses. The duo has been unable to find consistent runs, with India suffering defeats against New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. Despite Kaur's century against England, India's batting line-up has been too reliant on the two players, with both scoring over 50% of …

MS Dhoni Remembers Handing Over Captaincy to Sourav Ganguly in Emotional Farewell Test
2 months, 1 week ago

MS Dhoni Remembers Handing Over Captaincy to Sourav Ganguly in Emotional Farewell Test

India Today  

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni recalled the unforgettable moment he handed the captaincy of the Indian team to Sourav Ganguly during his farewell Test against Australia in Nagpur in November 2008. Ganguly, one of India's most influential captains, had announced that it would be the final international appearance of his illustrious career. Dhoni, speaking of that symbolic moment on the …

India Sets Ambitious 359-Run Target in Second Test
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Sets Ambitious 359-Run Target in Second Test

Associated Press  

New Zealand is on the verge of securing a mammoth 359-run target in the second test against India. Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a flurry of 46 runs in the fourth innings, putting immense pressure on the Indian bowlers. India needs 278 runs to win and equal the series, which New Zealand leads 1-0 after their impressive win in Bengaluru.

Jaiswal's Explosion Powers India to 81/1
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaiswal's Explosion Powers India to 81/1

New Indian Express  

Jaiswal shines as India takes control in the second Test against New Zealand. The Indian batting duo of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are batting cautiously, looking to rebuild their innings after a disastrous first innings performance. Jaiswal's aggressive batting and quickfire half-century put India in a commanding position to secure a series win.

Test cricket: Rishabh Pant has a history of getting out in 90s, joins Dhoni, Ganguly against New Zealand in Bengaluru
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Test cricket: Rishabh Pant has a history of getting out in 90s, joins Dhoni, Ganguly against New Zealand in Bengaluru

Live Mint  

Rishabh Pant, the explosive Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, has showcased remarkable performances in Test cricket, with several standout innings. However, one notable aspect of his career has been his unfortunate dismissals in the 90s on multiple occasions in Test cricket, just short of converting good innings into centuries. Pant's highest score in Test cricket is an unbeaten 159* against Australia at the …

India's Fightback Booms as Rain Forces Crucial Test Day 4
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Fightback Booms as Rain Forces Crucial Test Day 4

Hindustan Times  

India's batting effort on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand was hampered by rain, but they managed to post a challenging total of 462/3. Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan shone with the bat, scoring half-century centuries, while Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan put on a valiant fightback. New Zealand, chasing a daunting target of 107, were bowled …

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