Ex-BCCI chief selector's ramrod-straight take on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma's form: 'They're never in a lean or bad patch'
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Ex-BCCI chief selector's ramrod-straight take on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma's form: 'They're never in a lean or bad patch'

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Ex-BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma has jumped in support of senior India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have been under the scanners for their underwhelming performances in red-ball cricket. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma underwent a rough patch this home Test season. Chetan, who worked closely with both Kohli and Rohit in the past, shut their critics and said that the two stalwarts are never in a lean or bad patch and predicted them to dazzle in Australia. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli had poor home season In the five home Tests, Rohit scored 133 runs at an average of 13.30, with a half-century in 10 innings.

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Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes: ‘You only said he’s a modern-day great'
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Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes: ‘You only said he’s a modern-day great'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma ended his silence on Virat Kohli's struggles with deliveries outside the off stump. In his unique style, Rohit first broke into laughter and then replied to the reporter using his own words when asked about Kohli's form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's captain Rohit Sharma, right, and teammate Virat Kohli leave the field The former …

Manjrekar advises Rohit Sharma to channelise inner ‘Pujara’ once again: ‘He is short of confidence…’
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Manjrekar advises Rohit Sharma to channelise inner ‘Pujara’ once again: ‘He is short of confidence…’

Hindustan Times  

One of the main batting concerns for India heading into the Boxing Day Test match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is the form of their senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Rohit’s barren run with the bat in Test cricket continues, with only 152 runs in 13 innings since the start of the series against Bangladesh earlier this year. And …

KL Rahul chases rare hat-trick in IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, a feat Virat Kohli is unlikely to match
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KL Rahul chases rare hat-trick in IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, a feat Virat Kohli is unlikely to match

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No other Indian batter in the current batch possess as much records as Virat Kohli on Australian soil. Provided he manages his second Test ton on Australian soil in the fourth game of the series, the right-hander will become the first Indian batter to score three Boxing Day Test hundreds. Rahul made his India debut in Australia in 2014 on …

Virat Kohli victim of ‘EPDS’ as Greg Chappell offers his advice: ‘He seems to need a buffer…’
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Virat Kohli victim of ‘EPDS’ as Greg Chappell offers his advice: ‘He seems to need a buffer…’

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli has not been able to live up to expectations in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former Australian captain Greg Chappell analysed Kohli's struggle in recent times and called it Elite Performance Decline Syndrome or EPDS, which he suggested even the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting went through. Much like Tendulkar and Ponting before him, Kohli seems to …

Rohit Sharma's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want
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Rohit Sharma's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want

ABP News  

The year 2024 has been a mixed journey for Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma. Also on ABP Live | IND vs AUS 4th Test: KL Rahul's Freak Injury Scare Caught On Camera - WATCH Also, Rohit became the first Indian captain to suffer a 3-0 home Test series loss. Indian cricket team, under captain Rohit, lost a Test series 3-0 …

‘Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should watch videos where they scored centuries after centuries’: Sunil Gavaskar to HT
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‘Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should watch videos where they scored centuries after centuries’: Sunil Gavaskar to HT

Hindustan Times  

It will be no exaggeration to classify the Indian batting into two eras – Before Gavaskar and After Gavaskar. “I just get the feeling that there is a certain urgency, a certain rush that the Indian batters are showing, which on Australian surfaces when the ball is new and the bounce is something that you are not used to, is …

'Virat Kohli spends good amount of time in UK so...': RCB Team Director reveals India legend's role in auction strategy
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'Virat Kohli spends good amount of time in UK so...': RCB Team Director reveals India legend's role in auction strategy

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru let go of Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell in the Indian Premier League mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but the franchise managed to pick up the likes of Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Krunal Pandya. RCB Team Director Mo Bobat has now revealed what Virat Kohli had to say about the squad …

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?
6 days, 13 hours ago

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?

India TV News  

After India’s unexpected 0-3 Test series loss at home against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma said, "We are allowed one such performance in 12 years,” and some of us seemed to have accepted his reasoning given India’s success in red-ball cricket in the last few years. Image Source : INDIA TVRohit Sharma's downfall as Test captain in 2024 In the 2024-25 …

Virat Kohli's Childhood Coach Jumps In Defence Of Player Amidst Sunil Gavaskar's Criticism
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Virat Kohli's Childhood Coach Jumps In Defence Of Player Amidst Sunil Gavaskar's Criticism

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Sunil Gavaskar's advice for a struggling Virat Kohli to follow Sachin Tendulkar's epic 241 in Sydney, where he didn't play a single cover drive, was met with disapproval by the current megastar's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma, who was far from amused by the suggestion. "Sunil Gavaskar has been a great player and his suggestions are always welcomed but I hope …

Virat Kohli experiences alarming dip in batting average as struggles continue in Test cricket
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Virat Kohli experiences alarming dip in batting average as struggles continue in Test cricket

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Virat Kohli’s struggles in Test cricket have become a growing concern, with his batting average witnessing a significant decline in recent matches. Virat Kohli’s struggle for runs has seen his batting average in Test cricket plummet to an eight-year low, raising more questions about his future with the Indian cricket team in the longer format. After scoring just three runs …

Gabba Test: Fans speculate Rohit Sharma's retirement after his unusual gesture!
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Gabba Test: Fans speculate Rohit Sharma's retirement after his unusual gesture!

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma sparks speculations of retirement from the longer format after his unusual gesture while walking back to pavilion in the first innings of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Facing 26 deliveries, Rohit looked in control, but a swinging delivery outside off edged the 37-year-old's bat with a little to no foot …

Virat Kohli's Test average falls to eight-year low, stands on brink of ignominious first after Gabba failure
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1 week ago

Virat Kohli's Test average falls to eight-year low, stands on brink of ignominious first after Gabba failure

Hindustan Times  

Concerns about Virat Kohli's form and future in the Test format continued after he was dismissed for just three runs in the first innings of the third Test match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Brisbane. India's Virat Kohli walks off the field after his dismissal off Australia's Josh Hazlewood on day three of the third Test match between Australia …

Rohit Sharma set to 'retire'? India captain's gloves act after Gabba dismissal sparks end of Test career speculations
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1 week ago

Rohit Sharma set to 'retire'? India captain's gloves act after Gabba dismissal sparks end of Test career speculations

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma's woeful run continued in Test cricket as he nicked off to Pat Cummins in the opening half hour on Day 4 of the third Tet match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Brisbane. India's Rohit Sharma walks off the field after his dismissal by Australia's bowler Pat Cummins on day four of the third Test match …

Virat Kohli hits Gabba nets amid India's Day 4 batting after Allan Border's 'lost his edge' criticism; joined by Gill
1 week ago

Virat Kohli hits Gabba nets amid India's Day 4 batting after Allan Border's 'lost his edge' criticism; joined by Gill

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Virat Kohli continued his desperate attempt to find the cure to his weakness against the deliveries outside the off-stump line as he hit the nets at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday amid the team's first innings on Day 4 of the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. India's Virat Kohli walks off the field …

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

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Day 4 Live Updates: Rain halts play after KL Rahul fifty, Rohit exit
1 week ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Day 4 Live Updates: Rain halts play after KL Rahul fifty, Rohit exit

India Today  

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul scored a total of 783 runs together in that series, with Rohit leading from the front. Rohit top-scored for India with 368 runs in 4 matches, while KL Rahul scored 315. In the Lord's Test match, one that India won by 151 runs, Rohit attacked Sam Curran with 4 boundaries, after blunting the new-ball attack. …

Walking wicket, clueless: Fans react as India captain Rohit Sharma fails again
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1 week ago

Walking wicket, clueless: Fans react as India captain Rohit Sharma fails again

India Today  

Rohit Sharma's poor run of form during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy continued as the India captain failed to impress with the bat during Day 4 of the Gabba Test. AUS vs IND, Gabba Test Day 4 Live Updates Rohit arrived at the crease when India were 44 for 4 on Day 3 and had lost Rishabh Pant. Rohit would get an …

Rohit Sharma low on confidence, does not trust his technique: Dinesh Karthik
1 week ago

Rohit Sharma low on confidence, does not trust his technique: Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik analysed Rohit Sharma's form slump after Day 4 of the Gabba Test match. Analysing Rohit Sharma's technique on Cricbuzz, Karthik argued that the India captain was low on confidence and that made technical issues creep up in his batting. Gabba Test, Day 4: Report | Highlights Karthik argued that Rohit needed to get out of …

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

IND vs AUS: Kohli's outside off-stump struggles continue with Gabba Test dismissal, Gavaskar urges batter to be patient
1 week, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS: Kohli's outside off-stump struggles continue with Gabba Test dismissal, Gavaskar urges batter to be patient

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood during the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Monday. AP Virat Kohli’s struggles in dealing with outside off-stump deliveries continued on Monday after he was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood on the third day of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane. IND vs AUS | Indian cricket team …

Virat Kohli blasted over 'poor, impatient' act as Sunil Gavaskar shows no mercy for reckless dismissal in Gabba Test
1 week, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli blasted over 'poor, impatient' act as Sunil Gavaskar shows no mercy for reckless dismissal in Gabba Test

Hindustan Times  

Different match, but the same story. In the first innings of the third Test against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane, Kohli went chasing a wide delivery off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood, and he ended up giving a simple catch to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came down hard on the Indian batter, who has just managed three …

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul: India's best bet to save Gabba Test
1 week, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul: India's best bet to save Gabba Test

India Today  

The Indian team is reeling under pressure at the iconic Gabba in the 3rd Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As India look to rescue the Test match and keep themselves alive in the race for the World Test Championship Final, their hopes hinge on KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma, who survived an incredibly painful start-stop Day 3 of the …

Rohit Sharma my brother, play with more energy: Hayden's message to India captain
1 week, 1 day ago

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

India Today  

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

Virat Kohli edged and gone: Fans slam pattern after India star flops in Brisbane
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1 week, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli edged and gone: Fans slam pattern after India star flops in Brisbane

India Today  

India star batter Virat Kohli's struggles against Australia’s bowlers continued as his innings ended early on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test. This dismissal not only intensified pressure on the Indian batting unit, which had already lost opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and then Shubman Gill to Mitchell Starc, but also exposed a recurring vulnerability in Kohli's game. Earlier in the innings, …

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals
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1 week, 1 day ago

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar expressed that star batter Virat Kohli would be particularly disappointed with the nature of his dismissal to Australia’s Josh Hazlewood on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test on December 16. Kohli’s early departure added to the pressure on India’s batting unit, already reeling after losing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and then Shubman Gill cheaply. The …

Rohit Sharma's struggles with bat only matched by confusing captaincy: Ian Chappell
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1 week, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma's struggles with bat only matched by confusing captaincy: Ian Chappell

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Ian Chappel has hit out at Rohit Sharma for his poor batting and confusing captaincy. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage Former India head coach and cricketer Ravi Shasri criticised Rohit Sharma's ultra-defensive fields against Travis Head on air calling it one of the ‘worst set ups’. IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, Day 2: Match Report | Full …

Onus on Rohit, Kohli as India gear up for potentially make-or-break Test
1 week, 4 days ago

Onus on Rohit, Kohli as India gear up for potentially make-or-break Test

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, Rohit Sharma's elegance and Virat Kohli's class will face the ultimate 'Test' when India take on an Australian team eager to set the record straight on a spicy Gabba track in the third game of the Border-Gavaskar series, starting Saturday. Rohit, Kohli and the constant chatter ======================== The decibel levels of "outside noise" about the duo's waning form have …

Virat Kohli one century away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's records, set to join elite list of players
1 week, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli one century away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's records, set to join elite list of players

India TV News  

India's modern-day batting great is eyeing a special milestone in the 3rd Test match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli is only one century away from going past Sachin Tendulkar and entering an elite list of players. If Kohli scores a hundred at Gabba, he will become only the third visiting player in the world to have scored centuries at …

'Rohit Sharma Is Overweight...': Former South African Cricketer Fat-Shames Indian Skipper
1 week, 5 days ago

'Rohit Sharma Is Overweight...': Former South African Cricketer Fat-Shames Indian Skipper

ABP News  

Indian cricket team's captain Rohit Sharma's form and fitness have become major concerns during the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former South African cricketer Daryl Cullinan added fuel to the debate by criticizing Rohit's fitness in an interview with InsideSport. Uncertain future as an Opener in Tests In Rohit's absence, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the innings in …

'Rohit Sharma overweight; is a flat-track bully': Former South Africa batter launches scathing attack on India captain
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1 week, 5 days ago

'Rohit Sharma overweight; is a flat-track bully': Former South Africa batter launches scathing attack on India captain

Hindustan Times  

There's no hiding from the fact that Rohit Sharma is struggling – both as batter and captain. But on the one hand, where the world is rallying behind him to come out of this prolonged slump with a blaze of glory, former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has launched a scathing attack on the India captain, calling him 'overweight' and …

‘Everyone knows Virat Kohli’s weakness’: Mohammed Kaif
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Everyone knows Virat Kohli’s weakness’: Mohammed Kaif

Live Mint  

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has shared insights on Virat Kohli’s struggles against good length deliveries outside the off-stump. He has pointed out that Kohli’s dismissals often follow a predictable pattern, which even less-regular bowlers like Australia’s Scott Boland exploit effectively. In a video shared on his social media, Kaif emphasised that Kohli’s forward press, a tendency to commit to …

The captains' clash: Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli in Tests, white-ball cricket
1 week, 5 days ago

The captains' clash: Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli in Tests, white-ball cricket

India Today  

Few debates in Indian cricket stir as much fervour as the comparison between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Record in SENA Countries The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy is Rohit's second Test series as a captain in SENA countries. Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Runs as Test Captain While Kohli has been a more dominating captain than …

Rohit Sharma gets support from 1983 World Cup winner after Adelaide loss
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma gets support from 1983 World Cup winner after Adelaide loss

India Today  

Former India cricketer Kirti Azad has jumped to Rohit Sharma’s defence after India’s crushing 10-wicket defeat in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Following India’s loss, Rohit has been subjected to widespread criticism for failing to lead his team from the front like Jasprit Bumrah did in the first Test. Further speaking ahead, Azad mentioned that the loss in …

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma should bat in the middle order in the Brisbane Test match, said Cheteshwar Pujara. Sharma, who had skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 had a terrible outing in the pink ball Test match at Adelaide, scoring a total of 9 runs across two innings. If he has a slightly bigger stride, it …

Virat Kohli will score runs in Tests only when he is fully focused: Andy Roberts
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1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli will score runs in Tests only when he is fully focused: Andy Roberts

India Today  

Legendary West Indies fast bowler Andy Roberts has come up with an advice for struggling Virat Kohli, who’s been out of form in Test cricket for the past five years. Notably, Kohli recently scored his long awaited 30th Test century in the first Test in Perth but failed to continue his form in the second Test in Adelaide scoring 7 …

Shastri's Rohit Sharma fear dismissed with sharp 'Virat Kohli' comparison: ‘Not enough data to prove his success…’
1 week, 6 days ago

Shastri's Rohit Sharma fear dismissed with sharp 'Virat Kohli' comparison: ‘Not enough data to prove his success…’

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma has been encouraged to return to the opening spot in the playing XI for the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia in Gabba, which will begin on Saturday, following a lean run of form. However, amid the outside noise, former national selector Devang Gandhi dismissed the need for a change in India's …

BGT: Will Rohit Sharma reclaim opening spot for Gabba Test?
2 weeks ago

BGT: Will Rohit Sharma reclaim opening spot for Gabba Test?

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India's debacle at Adelaide during the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy had raised many questions on the team's performance and structure, with the key dilemma being Rohit Sharma's batting position. According to the reports, team India, who wasted no time after the second Test to hit the nets, have maintained the same batting order. Starting their preparations …

'Get your batting right': Virat Kohli shaken up by 'five-year-struggle' reality as Andy Roberts loses hopes of revival
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2 weeks ago

'Get your batting right': Virat Kohli shaken up by 'five-year-struggle' reality as Andy Roberts loses hopes of revival

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Virat Kohli, on Tuesday, was shaken up up a hard-hitting reality on his ongoing struggle in Test cricket as West Indies' fast bowling legend Andy Roberts lost all hope of revival despite a century Perth against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener. India's Virat Kohli looks dejected and walks back to the pavilion after losing his …

Kapil Dev refuses to give advice to struggling Virat Kohli to come out of rut in Australia: ‘It is only up to him…’
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Kapil Dev refuses to give advice to struggling Virat Kohli to come out of rut in Australia: ‘It is only up to him…’

Hindustan Times  

Legendary India captain Kapil Dev has no advice for Virat Kohli, who needs to get his rhythm back for the Brisbane Test against Australia. Indian batsman Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal on the second day of the pink-ball Test. 1983 WC-winning skipper rated Kohli as one of the top four batters to play for India …

No change to India's batting order in intense training session in Adelaide
2 weeks ago

No change to India's batting order in intense training session in Adelaide

India Today  

While the Australian team took an off day after their resounding victory in the pink ball Test, India team went straight into practice on Tuesday, December 10. The broadcaster revealed that there were no changes in the batting order for the Indian team, with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal coming out for the hits first. They were followed by the …

Virat Kohli should take a leaf out of Sachin Tendulkar's SCG knock: Gilchrist
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli should take a leaf out of Sachin Tendulkar's SCG knock: Gilchrist

India Today  

Former Australia batter Ricky Ponting wants Virat Kohli to take a leaf out of Sachin Tendulkar's book. Speaking after the 2nd Test match in Adelaide where Kohli got out for 7 and 11 respectively, Gilchrist said that Virat Kohli might be better off playing the patience game. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Gilchrist said that Kohli should have a look at Sachin …

Virat Kohli wastes no time in Gabba preparations, hits the nets after India's Adelaide defeat; leaves Gavaskar in awe
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli wastes no time in Gabba preparations, hits the nets after India's Adelaide defeat; leaves Gavaskar in awe

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Virat Kohli wasted no time in gearing up for the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, slated to begin next Saturday in Brisbane, as he hit the nets moments after the tourists lost in Adelaide on Sunday. India's Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal on the first day of the second …

Rohit Sharma equals Dhoni, Kohli in unwanted captaincy record, tasked with avoiding Tendulkar's streak in Brisbane
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma equals Dhoni, Kohli in unwanted captaincy record, tasked with avoiding Tendulkar's streak in Brisbane

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma’s struggle not just as a Test batter but also as a Test captain continued, as his return to the Indian setup coincided with the loss at the Adelaide Oval in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. There has been severe questioning of Rohit’s tactics and decisions as a Test match captain, especially following the 3-0 home whitewash loss to New Zealand, …

Virat Kohli has a serious technical issue to which he just can't find a solution: Sanjay Manjrekar
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli has a serious technical issue to which he just can't find a solution: Sanjay Manjrekar

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli was dismissed for 11 on Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia, falling victim to the fourth-stump line yet again and registering his third low score in four outings in the ongoing series. Virat Kohli fell victim to the off-stump line once again after getting caught-behind on 11 on Day 2 of the second Test …

’Serious technical issue’: Sanjay Manjrekar rings alarm bells after Virat Kohli’s failure in Adelaide
2 weeks, 2 days ago

’Serious technical issue’: Sanjay Manjrekar rings alarm bells after Virat Kohli’s failure in Adelaide

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli was once again in the firing line after a disappointing show in the two innings of the pink ball Test match against Australia in Adelaide. Coming off the back of a sensational hundred in Perth, Kohli was expected to be the glue that holds India's middle order together, but the batsman failed to live up …

Virat Kohli in nets after pink-ball Test loss: Gavaskar praises star's dedication
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli in nets after pink-ball Test loss: Gavaskar praises star's dedication

India Today  

Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Virat Kohli for showing his dedication towards the game and being back in the nets right after India lost the pink-ball Test on Sunday, December 8. The Indian legend commented that the fans would like to see Kohli's commitment and no one would question him during the next game. Gavaskar also said that he wouldn't …

Rohit Sharma matches Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni with horror run as Test captain
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma matches Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni with horror run as Test captain

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma's return to the team after his short family break was not successful. Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Datta Gaekwad and MK Pataudi are the five others to have lost 4 or more Test matches in a row as an India captain. IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Highlights | Full Scorecard India captains who have lost …

Rohit Sharma's run drought affecting his captaincy? Harbhajan Singh explains
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma's run drought affecting his captaincy? Harbhajan Singh explains

India Today  

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has underscored the critical need for skipper Rohit Sharma to regain his form with the bat, which he believes is vital not only for India’s success but also for Rohit’s leadership credentials. After India’s crushing 10-wicket defeat to Australia in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide on December 8, both Rohit’s captaincy and his batting have …

Gavaskar defends Rohit Sharma's no.6 move, Ponting disagrees; fears India captain is now stuck 'for rest of his career'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Gavaskar defends Rohit Sharma's no.6 move, Ponting disagrees; fears India captain is now stuck 'for rest of his career'

Hindustan Times  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma returned to the XI in the second Test of the series against Australia but failed to make a mark with the bat. With KL Rahul, the makeshift opener in Rohit's absence, impressing in the first Test, the side decided to retain the opening order with Rohit coming to bat at no.6; however, the move didn't pay …

Virat Kohli suffers twin failures in Adelaide, ends love-affair with venue
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli suffers twin failures in Adelaide, ends love-affair with venue

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli failed to continue his form in the second Test of the ongoing series against Australia as he got dismissed for 11 on Day 2 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. AUS vs IND 2nd Test Day 2 Live Earlier, India lost KL Rahul early in the innings as he was surprised by a bouncer. Travis Head scores …

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