Rahane, Shami practise with pink ball under Dravid's watch
5 years, 2 months ago

Rahane, Shami practise with pink ball under Dravid's watch

The Hindu  

Five Indian Test cricketers practised with the SG pink ball under lights at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara hit the nets under the guidance of former India captain and NCA Head of Cricket, Rahul Dravid. This was the first training session with the SG pink ball, which will make its debut in the historic day-night Test against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens. READ| Day/Night Test: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to ring Eden bell Mayank, Rahane, Pujara and Jadeja took on promising Karnataka junior team fast bowlers and spinners. READ| Pink ball can last 80 overs, says Dukes owner Dilip Jajodia Dravid was seen chatting to the India players and giving instructions to the net bowlers.

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India's pink-ball frailties exposed under floodlights – Has anything changed since the catastrophe of 36 all out?
1 month ago

India's pink-ball frailties exposed under floodlights – Has anything changed since the catastrophe of 36 all out?

Hindustan Times  

Played two, lost two. The Indian team has plenty to adapt to when it comes to playing pink-ball Tests away from home The December 2020 day-night Test against Tim Paine’s outfit was only India’s second of that kind. Between then and this latest pink-ball disaster, India hosted two night Tests – against England in Ahmedabad in February 2021 and against …

Pink-ball Test: Fiery Mohammed Siraj celebrappeals, sledges Labuschagne on Day 2
1 month ago

Pink-ball Test: Fiery Mohammed Siraj celebrappeals, sledges Labuschagne on Day 2

India Today  

Mohammed Siraj was at his animated best on Saturday morning in Adelaide as he bowled his heart out in an extended spell. Mohammed Siraj even came up with the famous Stuart Broad 'celebrappeal', but he was not able to get a wicket in the morning session. Siraj even tried to needle Marnus Labuschagne, who was slowly but surely returning to …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 month ago

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

India TV News  

India are up against Australia in the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories India bat first against Australia in pink-ball Test in Adelaide India are batting first against Australia after winning the toss in the second Test. Rohit Sharma returns to captain India in pink-ball Test in Adelaide Oval Rohit Sharma has returned …

Pink-ball Test: Rohit Sharma flops on return to No.6, falls for 3 off 23 balls
1 month ago

Pink-ball Test: Rohit Sharma flops on return to No.6, falls for 3 off 23 balls

India Today  

Rohit Sharma's return to the No.6 spot during the pink-ball Test in Adelaide ended on a sour note as the India captain was dismissed for just 3 runs off 23 balls. Rohit, who had decided to give up his opener's spot to KL Rahul, came into bat during the 22nd over after India lost Shubman Gill. The Aussie pacer was …

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah: Indian star duo woos fans with intense battle ahead of IND vs AUS pink-ball Test
1 month ago

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah: Indian star duo woos fans with intense battle ahead of IND vs AUS pink-ball Test

Live Mint  

Indian cricket fans in Adelaide, Australia, were treated to some thrilling moments on Wednesday as Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah engaged in an intense training session ahead of the second Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The video shared by official broadcaster Star Sports shows Kohli looking focused as he drove, cut and left Bumrah, much to the appreciation …

Pink ball Test not a problem for mentally strong India: Rohit warns Australia
1 month ago

Pink ball Test not a problem for mentally strong India: Rohit warns Australia

India Today  

India might not have played as many pink ball Test matches as Australia, but adjusting to the same will not be a problem for the mentally strong team, said India captain Rohit Sharma. The last time India played in a pink ball Test match in Australia, they were bowled out for 36-all out in the second innings of that game. …

Ravichandran Ashwin: The Pink ball expert whom India can unleash in Adelaide
1 month ago

Ravichandran Ashwin: The Pink ball expert whom India can unleash in Adelaide

India Today  

India will come into the second Test riding high on the momentum of their massive 295-run victory in Perth. However, if we dive deep into his performances, Ashwin was India’s best bowler in their only overseas pink-ball Test which was coincidentally played in Adelaide in December 2020. Ashwin stole the show during Adelaide Test in 2020 While the match is …

Picking pink ball from hand could be tricky, admits KL Rahul
1 month, 1 week ago

Picking pink ball from hand could be tricky, admits KL Rahul

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide: Gearing up for his first Day/Night Test, senior India batter KL Rahul has figured out that the pink Kookaburra comes at a quicker pace, hits the hands harder while fielding and picking it from the bowler's hand is pretty tricky. "Ball seems a bit more harder than the red ball and while fielding also, you can feel the ball …

Watch: Virat Kohli takes sharp catch during Team India’s ‘high-octane’ fielding session ahead of 2nd BGT 2024 Test
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Virat Kohli takes sharp catch during Team India’s ‘high-octane’ fielding session ahead of 2nd BGT 2024 Test

Live Mint  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has shared a video of Team India getting their fielding practice ahead of the 2nd Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 Test match. The BCCI calls it a “high-octane fielding session” with Fielding Coach TK Dilip. At the same time, seasoned cricket icons like Virat Kohli, Jaspreet Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are “Today's fielding …

Watch: Virat Kohli takes sharp catch during Team India’s ‘high-octane’ fielding session ahead of 2nd BGT 2024 Test
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Virat Kohli takes sharp catch during Team India’s ‘high-octane’ fielding session ahead of 2nd BGT 2024 Test

Live Mint  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has shared a video of Team India getting their fielding practice ahead of the 2nd Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 Test match. The BCCI calls it a “high-octane fielding session” with Fielding Coach TK Dilip. At the same time, seasoned cricket icons like Virat Kohli, Jaspreet Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are “Today's fielding …

AUS vs IND 2nd Test: Routine nets session gets festival makeover as India begins tune-up for pink ball
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND 2nd Test: Routine nets session gets festival makeover as India begins tune-up for pink ball

The Hindu  

In cricket, Indian players are the rock stars. A routine pre-game training session at the Adelaide Oval here on Tuesday, acquired a festival air as nearly 3000 fans thronged the venue, lending their full-throated acoustics as an accompaniment to the thwack of the pink ball thudding into an eager bat. As Sania Mirza once said about Indian fandom, truly ‘we …

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

Rohit Sharma IN, Dhruv Jurel OUT - India's possible playing XI for pink-ball Test in Adelaide vs Australia
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1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma IN, Dhruv Jurel OUT - India's possible playing XI for pink-ball Test in Adelaide vs Australia

India TV News  

Winning the first Test away from home is rare and team India achieved this feat in Perth beating Australia by 295 runs. But team India are set to make a couple of changes at least for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide which will be played with the pink ball under the lights. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the attack …

Watch: Rohit Sharma trains under watchful eyes of Abhishek Nayar
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma trains under watchful eyes of Abhishek Nayar

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma trained in Adelaide on Tuesday, 3 December. The last time India played a pink ball Test match in Australia, they were bundled out for just 36 runs. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage However, it needs to be mentioned that Australia have won 11 out of their 12 pink ball Test matches, and have never lost a …

Chat with Jassi bhai before series helped me find form, says Siraj
1 month, 1 week ago

Chat with Jassi bhai before series helped me find form, says Siraj

Deccan Chronicle  

Canberra: Back in form with five wickets in India's brilliant come-from-behind win in the Perth Test against Australia, Mohammed Siraj has credited his senior pace colleague and attack spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for helping him turn things around after an ordinary home series against New Zealand. The 30-year-old endured a difficult home season, managing just two wickets in two Tests during …

AUS vs IND: How India have fared in pink ball Tests over the years
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: How India have fared in pink ball Tests over the years

India Today  

India's tryst with the pink ball Test began in 2019, and since then, the team has showcased its dominance with several emphatic victories. The journey began at Eden Gardens in Kolkata against Bangladesh in November 2019, which was India's first-ever pink ball Test. India's pink ball outings so far A year later, India faced Australia in a Day-Night Test at …

Mohammed Siraj reveals India's bowling strategy for pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide
1 month, 1 week ago

Mohammed Siraj reveals India's bowling strategy for pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide

India TV News  

After a dominant bowling display on a spicy deck at the Optus Stadium in Perth, the Indian pacers have got their tails up and are eagerly waiting to have a shot at the Australian batting order in the pink-ball Test. India's prep for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide are in full swing and their recent win against the Prime Minister's …

Rohit Sharma lists himself at No.5 vs PM XI: Will Rahul open in Pink Ball Test?
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma lists himself at No.5 vs PM XI: Will Rahul open in Pink Ball Test?

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma listed himself at No.5 in the pink ball warm-up game vs Australian Prime Minister's XI. This could be an indication of the fact that the Indian captain might drop himself down to the middle order for the pink ball Test match in Adelaide, set to be played from 6 December. The move might have been a …

Rohit Sharma's hilarious exchange with fans goes viral before Pink Ball Test
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma's hilarious exchange with fans goes viral before Pink Ball Test

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was hounded by fans during training in Canberra during the team's practice session ahead of the warm-up game against Australian Prime Minister's XI. Captain Rohit Sharma giving autograph to fan's at Manuka oval Canberra.?????? ?45 November 30, 2024 The India captain had a good hit at Canberra ahead of the warm-up game against Australian Prime Minister's …

IND vs AUS: India’s record in Pink Ball Tests; what happened when India last played Australia in a day-night Test?
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS: India’s record in Pink Ball Tests; what happened when India last played Australia in a day-night Test?

Live Mint  

India go into the second Test against Australia in Adelaide with a upper hand after winning the first game in Perth by a huge 295 runs in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. India's record in day-night Tests India's first pink ball Test match came in 2019 against Bangladesh. So far, India have played four pink ball Test matches. With 277 runs …

IND vs AUS: India’s record in Pink Ball Tests; what happened when India last played Australia in a day-night Test?
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS: India’s record in Pink Ball Tests; what happened when India last played Australia in a day-night Test?

Live Mint  

India go into the second Test against Australia in Adelaide with a upper hand after winning the first game in Perth by a huge 295 runs in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. India's record in day-night Tests India's first pink ball Test match came in 2019 against Bangladesh. So far, India have played four pink ball Test matches. With 277 runs …

Indian pacers give review of bowling with pink ball: Tough for batters
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian pacers give review of bowling with pink ball: Tough for batters

India Today  

The Indian pacers gave a review of bowling with the pink ball ahead of the 2nd Test vs Australia. In a video released by the BCCI on their social media, the Indian pacers admitted the uncertain nature of the pink ball and how it could pose a tough challenge for the batters. Watch the video here It’s 𝗣𝗶ð—û𝗸 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹 ð—ç𝗶𝗺𝗲 …

Boost for India, Shubman Gill returns to nets, assistant coach drops update ahead of Pink-ball Test
1 month, 1 week ago

Boost for India, Shubman Gill returns to nets, assistant coach drops update ahead of Pink-ball Test

India TV News  

After thrashing Australia in the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Perth, India look to end the Aussie domination in Pink-ball Tests in Adelaide in the second game. Star batter Shubman Gill, who was ruled out of the first Test due to a thumb injury, has returned to batting at the nets ahead of the Pink-ball Test and …

Rohit Sharma hits the ground running, practices with pink ball during Perth Test: 'Looking nice and sharp'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma hits the ground running, practices with pink ball during Perth Test: 'Looking nice and sharp'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma landed in Perth to link up with the Indian squad ahead of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. India captain Rohit Sharma practices in nets in Perth The cameras on Monday morning captured Rohit Sharma hitting the nets straightaway. As Rohit Sharma kept on batting in the nets, former Australia opening batter David Warner observed him from …

Mohammed Shami makes stellar statement on return, picks four wickets in Ranji Trophy for Bengal
Trending News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami makes stellar statement on return, picks four wickets in Ranji Trophy for Bengal

India TV News  

India's star pace bowler has celebrated his comeback to competitive cricket after 360 days with a stunning four-wicket haul in the ongoing Ranji Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh. Even though he hasn't been picked in the squad for the five-match Test series starting November 22, there is a chance that he will get added to the squad with around a …

India vs Bangladesh Test stats: Head-to-head record, leading run-scorer, highest wicket-taker and more
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Bangladesh Test stats: Head-to-head record, leading run-scorer, highest wicket-taker and more

Firstpost  

India begin their home season with a two-Test series against Bangladesh, the first of which gets underway at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai starting Thursday, 19 September. AP India begin their long-awaited home season later this week, with the Test series against Bangladesh getting underway at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. Watch | Team India arrive …

Indian cricket team sweats under Centurion sun to gear up for New Year's Test against South Africa | WATCH
1 year ago

Indian cricket team sweats under Centurion sun to gear up for New Year's Test against South Africa | WATCH

India TV News  

The Indian cricket team has begun its preparations for the New Year's Test against South Africa in a bid to square the two-match series. After being mauled by the Proteas at the SuperSport Park in Centurion by an innings and 32 runs, the Newlands Test in Cape Town presents the Rohit Sharma-led side with yet another opportunity to register gains …

Indian cricket team trains hard ahead of Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion | WATCH
1 year ago

Indian cricket team trains hard ahead of Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion | WATCH

India TV News  

The Indian cricket team trained really hard in their practice session ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Centurion against South Africa which marks the beginning of a two-match Test series between the two teams. India's squad has been bolstered by the return of senior pros including skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah among others and it adds …

India vs Sri Lanka: India’s continued domination with rejigged middle-order template
2 years, 9 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: India’s continued domination with rejigged middle-order template

Firstpost  

If you look past India’s dominating winning margin in Bengaluru, Dimuth Karunaratne’s innings stands out. A winning start for captain Rohit Sharma, a 15th consecutive home Test series’ win, and moving up in the World Test Championship table – it proved to be a worthy exercise for team India. In that light, it wasn’t really any surprise that India blew …

Rohit Sharma elated after India's series sweep over SL: We have enjoyed it, crowd makes it more special
2 years, 9 months ago

Rohit Sharma elated after India's series sweep over SL: We have enjoyed it, crowd makes it more special

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma was elated after India extended their winning streak at home to 15 Test series after defeating Sri Lanka by 238 runs in the Pink ball Test in Bengaluru on day three and completing a 2-0 series whitewash on Monday. Calling the Pink ball Tests challenging, Rohit Sharma heaped rich praise on Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin …

Pink ball Test: Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne hits 14th Test hundred against India in Bengaluru
2 years, 9 months ago

Pink ball Test: Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne hits 14th Test hundred against India in Bengaluru

India Today  

Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne scored his 14th Test hundred to delay India's win on Day 3 of the ongoing Pink ball Test in Bengaluru on Monday. Wickets continued to fall at the other end but skipper Karunaratne played patiently to bring up his century in Sri Lanka's second innings. India vs Sri Lanka, Pink-ball Test Day 3 Live Updates …

Pink-ball Test: Pitch invader takes a selfie with Virat Kohli before being chased away by police in Bengaluru
2 years, 9 months ago

Pink-ball Test: Pitch invader takes a selfie with Virat Kohli before being chased away by police in Bengaluru

India Today  

As many as 3 fans evaded security and entered the playing area at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Day 2 of the ongoing pink-ball Test between India and Sri Lanka. Two of them even managed to reach Virat Kohli and get a selfie with former captain Virat Kohli before the 3 spectators were chased out of the field by security …

Pink ball Test: Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant put India on cusp of series win over Sri Lanka on Day 2
2 years, 9 months ago

Pink ball Test: Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant put India on cusp of series win over Sri Lanka on Day 2

India Today  

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah struck early blows to put the hosts on course for a series-clinching victory against Sri Lanka in the Pink-ball Test at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Chasing 447 for an improbable win, Sri Lanka were reduced to 28 for one at stumps on the second day of the Bengaluru Test against India on Sunday. …

Pink-ball Test: Rishabh Pant breaks Kapil Dev's record for fastest fifty by India batter
2 years, 9 months ago

Pink-ball Test: Rishabh Pant breaks Kapil Dev's record for fastest fifty by India batter

India Today  

Rishabh Pant took the Bengaluru crowd on a thrill ride on Day 2 of the ongoing Pink-ball Test against Sri Lank, hitting the fastest fifty by an Indian in Test cricket. Pant got to Phis half-century in just 28 balls, breaking Kapil Dev's record from 1982 when the former World Cup-winning captain hit a fifty in just 30 balls against …

India Predicted XI vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Axar to replace Jayant for pink-ball Test
2 years, 9 months ago

India Predicted XI vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Axar to replace Jayant for pink-ball Test

Hindustan Times  

India were hardly challenged in the first Test in Mohali against Sri Lanka and will now be looking to complete a 2-0 series win in Bengaluru. Jadeja and Ashwin were the stars of the first Test India have brought Axar Patel back in the squad, who took 10 wickets in the last pink-ball Test played in the country. India vs …

India look to maintain pink-ball dominance at home as listless Sri Lanka eye batting turnaround
2 years, 10 months ago

India look to maintain pink-ball dominance at home as listless Sri Lanka eye batting turnaround

Firstpost  

With confidence on India’s side, spin fire-power in their arsenal and formidable record in Pink-Ball Tests at home, Sri Lanka’s first-ever Test win on Indian soil still looks like a distant dream. As they head to Bengaluru for the Day-Night Test and try to build some sort of confidence, they would hope no one whispers India’s performance in Pink-Ball Tests …

Jasprit Bumrah: The pink ball comes faster at you
2 years, 10 months ago

Jasprit Bumrah: The pink ball comes faster at you

The Hindu  

India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah spoke about adjusting to how quickly the pink ball travelled and getting used to its feel on the eve of India's day-night Test against Sri Lanka, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. A red ball swings in the morning but maybe, the pink ball won't swing much in the afternoon but start jagging around at …

India vs Sri Lanka: There are no set parameters for adjustments required in pink-ball Tests, says Jasprit Bumrah
2 years, 10 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: There are no set parameters for adjustments required in pink-ball Tests, says Jasprit Bumrah

Firstpost  

Jasprit Bumrah said India are still learning how to approach pink ball games. Bengaluru: India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah feels that cricketers need to make a few “mental adjustments” going into a ‘Pink Ball’ Test but defining one set parameter for that is not possible since all three day-night games they have played in the past were in varied conditions. Bumrah …

India-Sri Lanka pink-ball Test brings surface tension to its makers
2 years, 10 months ago

India-Sri Lanka pink-ball Test brings surface tension to its makers

Hindustan Times  

On the evidence of 18 day-night Tests played around the world, talk would generally revolve around the twilight hour when the pink ball would change tack to make batting against the quick bowlers much more challenging. But the 2021 India-England Test in Ahmedabad that ended inside two playing days—the shortest completed Test in terms of balls bowled since 1935—brought to …

There are no set parameters for adjustments required in pink-ball Tests: Bumrah
2 years, 10 months ago

There are no set parameters for adjustments required in pink-ball Tests: Bumrah

India TV News  

India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah on Friday said the cricketers need to make a few "mental adjustments" going into a Pink Ball Test but defining one set parameter for that is not possible since all three day-night games they have played in the past, had varied conditions. Bumrah they are still learning how to approach pink ball games. "In the afternoon …

Watch: Rahul Dravid bowls off-spin at nets as India prepare for Kanpur Test vs New Zealand
3 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Rahul Dravid bowls off-spin at nets as India prepare for Kanpur Test vs New Zealand

India Today  

India head coach Rahul Dravid seems to be pretty hands-on in his coaching approach. That moment when #TeamIndia Head Coach Rahul Dravid rolled his arm over in the nets," BCCI wrote as caption for the video. That moment when #TeamIndia Head Coach Rahul Dravid rolled his arm over in the nets. Rahul Dravid will take over a hugely successful Indian …

Pink ball Test: Mithali Raj dwells on the positives
3 years, 3 months ago

Pink ball Test: Mithali Raj dwells on the positives

The Hindu  

Mithali Raj believes India has several positives to take away from the two Tests the team has played this year. “We were on the verge of losing to England, but the lower order put on great partnerships,” said Mithali. All our seamers bowled well, too.” She lauded the great effort from the 38-year-old bowling spearhead Jhulan Goswami. “Along with her, …

AUS-W vs IND-W Pink Ball Test Day 4: Players shake hands as one-off Test ends in draw
3 years, 3 months ago

AUS-W vs IND-W Pink Ball Test Day 4: Players shake hands as one-off Test ends in draw

India TV News  

AUS W vs IND W Pink Ball Test Live Updates Day 4: Live Updates from Gold Coast Hello and welcome to our live coverage of historic Pink Ball Test Day 4 between Australia Women and India Women from Carrara Oval in Gold Coast. Jhulan Goswami and Pooja Vastrakar sparkled on day three of the pink-ball Test at Metricon Stadium as …

Pink-ball Test: Not thinking about my century, team needs me to bat long, says India opener Smriti Mandhana
3 years, 3 months ago

Pink-ball Test: Not thinking about my century, team needs me to bat long, says India opener Smriti Mandhana

India Today  

Smriti Mandhana headlined a rain-hit opening day with a career-best 80 not out as the Indian women's cricket team finished on 132 for 1 in the one-off Day & Night Pink-ball Test against Australia at Gold Coast on Thursday. India opener Smriti Mandhana familiarised herself with the pink ball by keeping one in her kit bag for the last three …

Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of pink-ball Test against Australia
3 years, 3 months ago

Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of pink-ball Test against Australia

The Hindu  

Harmanpreet Kaur has been ruled out of India's pink-ball Test against Australia, starting Thursday. India's women's cricket team will be playing its first-ever pink-ball Test and Mithali confirmed that the team had no pink-ball sessions in the Bengaluru camp as the focus was on 50-over cricket. "The Test match is going to be a challenging affair for the Indian team …

India vs Australia: Mithali Raj 'quite curious' to see how pink ball behaves ahead of maiden day-night Test
3 years, 3 months ago

India vs Australia: Mithali Raj 'quite curious' to see how pink ball behaves ahead of maiden day-night Test

Firstpost  

With the 14-day quarantine upon arrival in Australia and ODI series to follow, the team has got very little time to prepare for the Test, beginning at the Carrara Oval in Gold Coast on Thursday. Gold Coast: India skipper Mithali Raj is “curious” to see what the pink ball does, especially in the twilight period, as the women’s team goes …

India confident of doing well in maiden Day-Night Test: Mithali
3 years, 3 months ago

India confident of doing well in maiden Day-Night Test: Mithali

The Hindu  

Test matches are rare in women’s cricket. Talking to reporters on the eve of the one-off Test against Australia at Carrara, captain Mithali Raj said her team was in a confident frame of mind after the ODI series. Mithali’s counterpart Meg Lanning said playing against India in a Test would be exciting. “ we can go and play a Test …

Annabel Sutherland backs Jhulan Goswami’s experience with new ball in D/N Test “spectacle”
3 years, 3 months ago

Annabel Sutherland backs Jhulan Goswami’s experience with new ball in D/N Test “spectacle”

The Hindu  

Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland believed that Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami, who claimed three wickets and sealed the visitor's win with the bat in the third One-Day International on Sunday, could be a force to reckon with in the upcoming pink-ball Test, starting September 30. While Australia has had a taste of day/night Test cricket when it played England under lights …

Jhulan Goswami: Wanted to stand up as a senior
3 years, 3 months ago

Jhulan Goswami: Wanted to stand up as a senior

The Hindu  

Jhulan Goswami could not quite finish the job for India with the ball in the previous match, but on Sunday, she did, albeit with the bat. When she danced down the track and lofted Sophie Molineux’s third ball in the final over for a boundary at Mackay, it marked the end of Australia’s winning streak of 26 ODI wins as …

Despite pink-ball Test hype, focus on ODI series in Australia: Ramesh Powar
3 years, 4 months ago

Despite pink-ball Test hype, focus on ODI series in Australia: Ramesh Powar

India TV News  

Indian women's cricket team coach Ramesh Powar has said that despite the hype being built around the one-off pink-ball Test against Australia at the Gabba beginning September 30, the team's main focus would be on the three-match ODI series keeping in mind the 2022 World Cup in March next year. Indian women will commence their Australia tour with a three-match …

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