Sportstar classics: Lord's to Wankhede, the Dhoni way!
4 years, 9 months ago

Sportstar classics: Lord's to Wankhede, the Dhoni way!

The Hindu  

The coronavirus pandemic has forced cancellations or postponements of most major leagues while the ones that are still running have been closed to spectators. 1st ODI, India vs Pakistan, Chennai, 2012: For a billion people, the world would stop when two of cricket's superpowers meet, in what has always been one of cricket's greatest rivalries. READ| 2nd Test, India vs Pakistan, Delhi, 1999: On a cold February morning, leg-spinner Anil Kumble entered record books. READ| 2nd Investec Test, England vs India, London, 2014: For the first time after 1986, the Indian team — led by Dhoni — registered a historic victory at Lord's. ICC Cricket World Cup Final, India vs Sri Lanka, Mumbai, 2011: India lifted the World Cup after a gap of 28 years against an emotionally-charged vociferous backdrop at the Wankhede Stadium against Sri Lanka.

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Gautam Gambhir’s Test tactics leave India on slippery slope
4 days, 8 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 …

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'
4 days, 12 hours ago

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'

Hindustan Times  

India's rather forgettable 2024/25 season came to an end with them losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. The result, that comes at the end of a run in which India lost an ODI series to Sri Lanka for the first time since 1997 and were whitewashed at home by New Zealand, has prompted former spinner …

India stumble to 46-year low under Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir with loss in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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4 days, 14 hours ago

India stumble to 46-year low under Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir with loss in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times  

2024 presented plenty of ups-and-downs for India, even within Test cricket alone. First with the 3-0 whitewash at home against New Zealand, which was already a low point as it snapped India’s 12-year home dominance, followed by a chastening 3-1 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as India relinquished that to their opponents for the first time in a decade. On …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Review: India at tipping point after defeat as England tour beckons
4 days, 17 hours 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 …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
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4 days, 17 hours ago

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes it is time for India to move ahead of the "star culture" and raised questions about the team's sudden downfall after the T20 World Cup success, in a video posted on his YouTube Channel. "Everything was fine till Dravid was there.,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form Everything seems to …

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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4 days, 23 hours ago

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Pakistan with a valiant opening stand between Shan Masood and Babar Azam made a match out of it in the second Test in Cape Town while following-on. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Australia qualify for WTC final, to meet South Africa in summit clash Australia will take on South Africa in the World Test Championship final in June at Lord's. …

India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years
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5 days, 20 hours ago

India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years

Hindustan Times  

Team India will miss out on a place in the World Test Championship final for the first time since the tournament's inception, as the side faced a 6-wicket defeat to Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. The loss meant Australia win the series after 10 years, claiming a 3-1 victory to secure their …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: India knocked out; Australia to face South Africa in WTC final
5 days, 20 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: India knocked out; Australia to face South Africa in WTC final

The Hindu  

Australia defeated India by six wickets and won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 on Sunday and is all but through to the World Test Championship final. The defending champion sits second in the current standings and its win percentage cannot drop below the third-placed team even if it loses 2-0 to Sri Lanka in its forthcoming series. The Pat Cummins-led side …

Australia vs India 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy stats: Bumrah casts a spell
1 week, 1 day ago

Australia vs India 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy stats: Bumrah casts a spell

The Hindu  

1 The number of Indian bowlers with 10 or more five-wicket hauls in Test matches outside Asia. Indian bowlers with most five-wicket hauls outside Asia 5-wkt hauls Indian bowlers Tests Wkts Ave. S/R Best 10wM 10 Jasprit Bumrah 31 147 20.27 44.74 6/27 0 9 Kapil Dev 45 155 30.78 71.21 8/106 0 8 B. S. Chandrasekhar 23 92 31.31 …

Year-ender 2024: India’s best sporting moments – D Gukesh’s world crown, T20 World Cup win, Manu Bhaker’s glory & more
1 week, 3 days ago

Year-ender 2024: India’s best sporting moments – D Gukesh’s world crown, T20 World Cup win, Manu Bhaker’s glory & more

Live Mint  

2024 has been nothing short of thrills, excitement and entertainment in Indian sports. If Rohan Bopanna proved age is just a number at the Australian Open 2024, Virat Kohli asserted the tag of a big-match player with his knock in the T20 World Cup final at Barbados. Coming from a Tokyo Olympics heartbreak, Manu Bhaker inspired millions of youngsters globally …

2024 Year in Sport, Cricket: India’s dwindling fortunes in Tests sour T20 World Cup triumph
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1 week, 3 days ago

2024 Year in Sport, Cricket: India’s dwindling fortunes in Tests sour T20 World Cup triumph

The Hindu  

It was a bittersweet year for Indian cricket fans as the year ended on a disappointing note after the high of a T20 World Cup win in June. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from T20I cricket following India’s T20 World Cup triumph. | Photo Credit: AFP An all-round performance from Wiaan Mulder …

Indian cricket review: Two fading legacies and a World Cup win at last in a 2024 of two contrasting halves
1 week, 3 days ago

Indian cricket review: Two fading legacies and a World Cup win at last in a 2024 of two contrasting halves

Hindustan Times  

If any team epitomized the phrase 'blowing hot and cold' in 2024, it was the Indian cricket team. Cracks in The Wall were mended, and a World Cup won, but two ageing stars and a new coach have left Indian cricket with more questions than answers ahead of the New Year. In the single greatest moment for Indian cricket, not …

NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs to win three-match series 2-0
1 week, 4 days ago

NZ vs SL, 2nd T20I: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs to win three-match series 2-0

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In the first game we were almost there to win and again we’re disappointed.” Once again, Jacob Duffy was New Zealand’s key bowler, dismissing opener Pathum Nissanka for …

India Test results in 2024: Full list of match results, win/loss after India vs Australia 4th Test
1 week, 4 days ago

India Test results in 2024: Full list of match results, win/loss after India vs Australia 4th Test

The Hindu  

India finished 2024 with a 184-run defeat at the hands of Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne on Monday. The side began the year with a win against South Africa in Cape Town and followed it up with a 4-1 series victory over England at home. However, its year took a downturn after a morale-crushing …

New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20
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1 week, 6 days ago

New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20

Hindustan Times  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell made half centuries in a 105-run sixth wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first of three T20 internationals. New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20 Outstanding bowling at the death …

New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20
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1 week, 6 days ago

New Zealand cricketers fight back to beat Sri Lanka by 8 runs in first T20

Associated Press  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell made half centuries in a 105-run sixth wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first of three T20 internationals. Outstanding bowling at the death also turned the match in New Zealand’s favor as Sri Lanka slumped from 121-0 to …

The peaks and valleys in Indian cricket in 2024: The end of World Cup drought and a new low in Tests
3 weeks ago

The peaks and valleys in Indian cricket in 2024: The end of World Cup drought and a new low in Tests

India TV News  

The end of a wait for a World Cup crown! India finally got their hands on the T20 World Cup 2024, which saw the nation dive into jubilation. For say, India suffered their first-ever home series sweep of three or more Test matches in 2024 against a New Zealand side that lost everything left and right to it. India's 4-1 …

U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: Aayushi Shukla stars as India beat Sri Lanka to reach final
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3 weeks ago

U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: Aayushi Shukla stars as India beat Sri Lanka to reach final

India Today  

India extended their unbeaten run at the U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup, reaching the final with a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their last Super Four contest on Friday. The left-arm spinner played a pivotal role in restricting Sri Lanka to 98 for nine after Indian skipper Niki Prasad opted to bowl first. India's dominance was evident as only …

Gabba Test: Why India were right in celebrating follow-on escape moment
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gabba Test: Why India were right in celebrating follow-on escape moment

India Today  

India coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli were seen celebrating in the dressing room after the tourists avoided follow-on on Day 4 of the Gabba Test against Australia. The Indian dressing room led by Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir erupted in joy after Akash Deep's boundary helped India go past the 245-run follow-on mark in …

Gabba Test: Australia coach admits victory unlikely after India avoid follow-on
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gabba Test: Australia coach admits victory unlikely after India avoid follow-on

India Today  

Australian bowling coach Daniel Vettori admitted that his side's chances of securing victory in the third Test at Brisbane’s Gabba are slim after a defiant last-wicket partnership from India dashed their hopes of enforcing a follow-on. Gabba Test, Day 4: Report | Highlights Bumrah and debutant Akash Deep showed remarkable grit to help India avoid the follow-on and ensure Australia …

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics

India TV News  

Credit where it's due. Apart from Rahul's brilliant knock, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep also played a huge role in taking India past 246 in the first innings. For India, Rahul attended the press conference at the end of day's play and revealed the mantra of his success in overseas Test matches. Meanwhile, India celebrated avoiding the follow-on but after …

U19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup: Sonam, Kamilini guide India to win over Pakistan
3 weeks, 5 days ago

U19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup: Sonam, Kamilini guide India to win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

Riding on a brilliant four-wicket haul by 17-year-old spinner Sonam Yadav and an entertaining knock by G Kamilini, India thrashed Pakistan by nine wickets in a Group A match of the U19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup here on Sunday. Left-arm spinner Sonam delivered her best international bowling figures of 4 for 6, helping India restrict Pakistan to just 67/7 in …

Arshdeep Singh credits Rishabh Pant's 'masterstroke' for T20 World Cup final win
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Arshdeep Singh credits Rishabh Pant's 'masterstroke' for T20 World Cup final win

India Today  

Arshdeep Singh, India's leading wicket-taker at the 2024 T20 World Cup, credited wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant's masterstroke tactic for the team's thrilling win over South Africa in the title clash. Arshdeep, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya helped India snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and end the nation's 11-year-long wait for an ICC crown. IND v SA, T20 World Cup …

Indian team prepares at The Gabba ahead of third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

AUS vs IND: Memories of Gabba still fresh as India hits the nets ahead of third Test against Australia
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND: Memories of Gabba still fresh as India hits the nets ahead of third Test against Australia

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 …

Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record
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1 month ago

Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record

Hindustan Times  

Durban, : White-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan offered surety about Pakistan not being daunted by South Africa's impeccable home record before the multi-format series begins in Durban. Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record Pakistan will square off against South Africa in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests on strips that are expected to hold …

Gambhir, Rohit under pressure as South Africa all but confirm WTC final spot: How India can set up Lord's tie vs Proteas
1 month ago

Gambhir, Rohit under pressure as South Africa all but confirm WTC final spot: How India can set up Lord's tie vs Proteas

Hindustan Times  

South Africa won just one of their first five matches in their ongoing World Test Championship cycle, dropping to the bottom end of the points table. India slipped to third spot in WTC table after loss against Australia in Adelaide On Monday, an anticlimactic finish unfolded at St George's Park in Gqeberha as Sri Lanka's lower order crumbled in no …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 month ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

South Africa and Sri Lanka are on the heels of playing a humdinger with all three results possible on Day 5 of the second Test in Gqeberha. On the other hand, off-spinning all-rounder Charlie Dean became only the third England women's player to take an ODI hat-trick as the visitors levelled the three-match series against South Africa in Durban on …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4
1 month ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4

India Today  

The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is set for a thrilling conclusion as both teams chase a result that could shape their aspirations for the ICC World Test Championship final. At stumps on Day 4, Sri Lanka were 205 for 5, needing 143 runs to pull off a record-breaking chase of 348, while South Africa required five …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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1 month ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Australia took a slight lead against India in the second Test in Adelaide after the visitors were bowled out for 180 in the first innings while England pacer Gus Atkinson became the first bowler in Test history to take a hat-trick at Basin Reserve in Wellington after he helped the visitors clean up New Zealand for just 125 in the …

Under-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi powers India to final, set to face Bangladesh
1 month ago

Under-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi powers India to final, set to face Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was the star of the show again with a second successive half-century as India stormed into the U-19 Asia Cup ODI final with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Friday. Opting to bat, Sri Lanka could only manage 173 in 46.2 overs despite a valiant effort from Lakvin Abeysinghe and Sharujan Shanmuganathan. Mhatre too …

Vaibhav powers India into U-19 Asia Cup final
1 month ago

Vaibhav powers India into U-19 Asia Cup final

Deccan Chronicle  

Sharjah: Vaibhav Suryavanshi was the star of the show again with a second successive half-century as India stormed into the U-19 Asia Cup ODI final with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka here on Friday. Opting to bat, Sri Lanka could only manage 173 in 46.2 overs despite a valiant effort from Lakvin Abeysinghe and Sharujan Shanmuganathan. Mhatre too …

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final
1 month ago

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final

The Hindu  

India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the semifinals of the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup in Sharjah on Friday, setting up the summit clash with Bangladesh. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first but the decision seemed to be backfiring when it was reduced to three for eight. Once Ayush Mhatre removed Shanmuganathan, Sri Lanka …

From Harbhajan-Dhoni to Kapil-Gavaskar: Looking back at four instances of rifts between Indian teammates
1 month ago

From Harbhajan-Dhoni to Kapil-Gavaskar: Looking back at four instances of rifts between Indian teammates

Hindustan Times  

Fall outs happen between friends and former colleagues in every field and cricket, unfortunately, is no exception. The pair played a majority of their illustrious international career playing together, famously winning the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup. Dhoni was at the non-striker's end when Yuvraj smashed six sixes in an over in the 2007 T20 World Cup. …

Watch: India's Harvansh Singh replicates MS Dhoni-style run-out in U19 Asia Cup
1 month ago

Watch: India's Harvansh Singh replicates MS Dhoni-style run-out in U19 Asia Cup

India Today  

India U-19 wicketkeeper Harvansh Singh sent fans into a wave of nostalgia with his remarkable skills during the U19 Asia Cup match against the UAE at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on December 4, Wednesday. Harvansh’s quick reflexes and unique wicketkeeping style drew immediate comparisons to former India captain and legendary wicketkeeper MS Dhoni. That’s good work.” India U19 not only …

36 all out and runaway victories: A look at how India have fared in pink-ball Tests over the years
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1 month, 1 week ago

36 all out and runaway victories: A look at how India have fared in pink-ball Tests over the years

Hindustan Times  

India play just their fifth-ever pink-ball Test when they face Australia at the Adelaide Oval from December 6 for the second match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Once again, Bangladesh had no answers to India's pacers as Ishant took four wickets and Umesh took five to dismiss the visitors for 195 runs and India won their first pink-ball Test by an …

Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024
1 month, 1 week ago

Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024 NEW DELHI, - Cricket's financial engine India ended their title drought and also tightened their vice-like grip on the game's governance but their dogged stance of not touring Pakistan has jeopardised next year's Champions Trophy across the border. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction …

How South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test makes India and Australia’s road to WTC final more daunting
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1 month, 1 week ago

How South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test makes India and Australia’s road to WTC final more daunting

Hindustan Times  

The road to the World Test Championship final is getting more competitive with each passing day. With South Africa's win over Sri Lanka in the first Test by 233 runs at Kingsmead, Durban, it is time to bring the permutations and combinations into the mix. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 …

Unfair to judge Gambhir so early in his coaching role: Ajay Jadeja
1 month, 1 week ago

Unfair to judge Gambhir so early in his coaching role: Ajay Jadeja

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former India middle-order batter Ajay Jadeja on Saturday defended head coach Gautam Gambhir from the criticism he has received following the 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand, saying it's "unfair" given the short time he has been in the new role. India's massive 295-run win against Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Test at Perth following the no-show against the …

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs
1 month, 1 week ago

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs

India TV News  

The opening Test of the two-match series between South Africa and Sri Lanka is progressing at a rapid pace at the Kingsmead in Durban. Yes, Sri Lanka's batting innings lasted only for 83 balls, the lowest since 1924 and the second-lowest overall in the history of the longest format. The pitch is spicy and helpful for the bowlers but even …

India back in contention: 5 teams in home stretch of race to WTC Final
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1 month, 1 week ago

India back in contention: 5 teams in home stretch of race to WTC Final

India Today  

The race for a place in the World Test Championship 2023-25 final is heating up with New Zealand, Sri Lanka and South Africa still in contention. India recently reclaimed their top spot after winning the Perth Test by 295 runs, and it would keep them in good stead before the Adelaide Test from December 6. New Zealand, Sri Lanka riding …

Rahul Dravid drops ominous 'big series' warning for Australia after Virat Kohli's Perth special
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

India’s WTC final qualification scenarios: How can ENG vs NZ, SA vs SL Test series results help Rohit Sharma’s men?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s WTC final qualification scenarios: How can ENG vs NZ, SA vs SL Test series results help Rohit Sharma’s men?

Live Mint  

India's 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth has once again put Rohit Sharma's men back on top of the World Test Championship table. With four more Tests to go against Australia, the equation is clear for India - win at least three games and qualify for the WTC final next year without …

India’s WTC final qualification scenarios: How can ENG vs NZ, SA vs SL Test series results help Rohit Sharma’s men?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s WTC final qualification scenarios: How can ENG vs NZ, SA vs SL Test series results help Rohit Sharma’s men?

Live Mint  

India's 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth has once again put Rohit Sharma's men back on top of the World Test Championship table. With four more Tests to go against Australia, the equation is clear for India - win at least three games and qualify for the WTC final next year without …

Cricket-S Africa, Sri Lanka eye World Test Championship final
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cricket-S Africa, Sri Lanka eye World Test Championship final

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-S Africa, Sri Lanka eye World Test Championship final DURBAN, South Africa, - South Africa and Sri Lanka continue their quest for a place in the World Test Championship final when they clash in the first match of a two-test series at Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday, with both needing victories to stay on course. No team …

Sunil Gavaskar to Sachin Tendulkar, legendary cricketers hail India’s historic win in Perth: ‘Redefining mental battle’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar to Sachin Tendulkar, legendary cricketers hail India’s historic win in Perth: ‘Redefining mental battle’

Live Mint  

India made a stellar start to the five-match series at the Optus Stadium in Perth after Jasprit Bumrah led the team to a 295-run win over Pat Cummins’ Australia on Monday. Rahul Dravid praises team India's performance Rahul Dravid called India's victory a powerful comeback after their miserable performance against New Zealand. When you talk about a spell that can …

India vs Australia 1st Test, Day 4: IND beats AUS in Perth Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India vs Australia 1st Test, Day 4: IND beats AUS in Perth Test

The Hindu  

A blue patch shimmered in the stands as Indian fans congregated to celebrate a great triumph. Head survived an lbw appeal and subsequent review from Siraj, and immediately celebrated with drives and punches as Bumrah and Harshit Rana felt the heat of the batter’s aggression. Head and Mitchell Marsh held firm till lunch as Australia moved to 104 for five …

Australia vs India Highlights, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 1st Test Day 1: AUS 67/7 at Stumps; Bumrah takes four wickets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia vs India Highlights, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 1st Test Day 1: AUS 67/7 at Stumps; Bumrah takes four wickets

The Hindu  

MATCH PREVIEW Two men fused by their passion for speed, split by nationalities, and thrown together into a sporting rivalry, stretched their hands towards each other. As proud fathers, splendid pacers and rival captains, Bumrah and Cummins then posed with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium here on Thursday noon. And it was time to get ready for a …

India tour of Australia 2024-25: A generation’s last stand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India tour of Australia 2024-25: A generation’s last stand

The Hindu  

In a country besotted with cricket, it is not uncommon to see the term ‘Indian cricket is at the crossroads’ thrown about frivolously in the media and amongst the frenzied fans. The ‘Gabba Miracle’ of 2021, conjured by an injury-ridden Indian side, ended a 32-year Australian hegemony in Brisbane, emboldening even the modern-day laggard West Indies to repeat the feat …

Sri Lanka win ODI series against New Zealand 2-0 after rain washes out finale in Pallekele – India TV
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka win ODI series against New Zealand 2-0 after rain washes out finale in Pallekele – India TV

India TV News  

Sri Lanka continued their good form in ODI cricket in 2024, winning their fifth assignment at home in the year and third consecutive as they sealed a 2-0 victory against New Zealand after the finale was washed out due to relentless rain in Pallekele on Tuesday, November 19. After being largely unimpressive in the first two games, the New Zealand …

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