PAUL NEWMAN: Indian Premier League riches are behind this Test cricket tragedy
3 years, 3 months ago

PAUL NEWMAN: Indian Premier League riches are behind this Test cricket tragedy

Daily Mail  

It is difficult to know what is more insulting to the 100,000 people who would have watched the final Test at Old Trafford. The late cancellation of the fifth Test has treated the 100,000 spectators with utter contempt And, of course, there is every sympathy with players forced to live an unnatural life for months on end in bio-secure bubbles or, more recently, ‘managed environments’ to ensure that an over-crowded schedule of matches can carry on through Covid. That is a tragedy for Test cricket, those thousands who have been robbed of watching a thrilling climax to this series - surely if it is played next year it has to be as a one-off game rather than a decider - and those of us who dearly want international cricket, particularly the longest form, to retain primacy instead of a future full of franchises. No India player with an IPL contract wanted to risk playing in this Test, and it is a true tragedy The IPL means the most to them and is the event India's players refuse to jeopardise at any cost There really should have been no reason why they could not play on once those test results were returned. India did not respect this series in pulling out yesterday and they did not respect Test cricket either in flouting Covid guidelines ahead of the fourth Test.

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Two-tier Test cricket talk gains prominence
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3 days, 18 hours ago

Two-tier Test cricket talk gains prominence

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The suggestion to break Test cricket into two tiers – Division 1 and 2 – has done the rounds for over a decade, but Australian newspaper ‘The Age’ reports that the matter is slated to be discussed between International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah and executives from Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board this month. The two-tier …

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'
3 days, 22 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 …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
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4 days, 2 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 …

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team
4 days, 14 hours ago

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team

Deccan Chronicle  

Having twice conquered Australia in Test series Down Under since 2018, Team India surrendered meekly going down 3-1 and so dropping out of contention for the World Test Championship final of 2025, which will now be played between defending champion Australia and first-time finalist South Africa. In another eventful series, the underwhelming Indian performance was marked by plenty of controversy, …

VIDEO | Rohit, Virat need to fire if we are to level the series against Australia: Madan Lal
1 week, 1 day ago

VIDEO | Rohit, Virat need to fire if we are to level the series against Australia: Madan Lal

The Hindu  

Former India cricketer Madan Lal feels that India lost the Boxing day Test match due to its own errors and emphasised that Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli need to contribute more if India is to draw the series. He expressed concern at Rohit and Kohli’s form “Virat and Rohit have to score if we are to level the series, …

Ravi Shastri bats for promotion-relegation Test system after Boxing Day blockbuster in Melbourne
1 week, 2 days ago

Ravi Shastri bats for promotion-relegation Test system after Boxing Day blockbuster in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri advocated a two-tier structure in Tests with relegation and promotion to ensure the survival of the longest format of the game. His comments follow the blockbuster fourth Test between India and Australia that drew a record 373,691 spectators to the Melbourne Cricket Ground over five enthralling days. Shastri said that he could not remember “a …

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final
1 week, 2 days ago

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn’t probably hit the right spot. South Africa overcame Pakistan by two wickets at Centurion on Sunday to win the first Test and become the first team to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 ICC’s average points system may come under scrutiny for allowing South Africa to …

India vs Australia fourth Test in Melbourne: Indian captain Rohit Sharma press conference ahead of the fourth Test on December 24, 2024
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

India vs Australia fourth Test in Melbourne: Indian captain Rohit Sharma press conference ahead of the fourth Test on December 24, 2024

The Hindu  

In a tiny press-conference hall located in the basement of the massive Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma kept nodding his head. It’s not a thing which I should be discussing at every press-conference.” Stepping into the fourth Test with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series level at 1-1, the visiting captain said: “We played some really good cricket and we have been …

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: A look at state of play following India's Adelaide loss
1 month ago

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: A look at state of play following India's Adelaide loss

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Australia topped the ICC World Test Championship standings while India slipped to number three after the visitors succumbed to a 10-wicket loss to Aussies during the second Test at Adelaide Oval. South Africa - 59.26 per cent of possible pointsRemaining matches: Sri Lanka, Pakistan Best Possible Finish: 69.44 per cent Carrying on the form from their impressive …

Recalling India's horror of 36 all-out in Adelaide in 2020 before pink ball Test
1 month ago

Recalling India's horror of 36 all-out in Adelaide in 2020 before pink ball Test

India Today  

Team India will have revenge on their minds as they face Australia at the Adelaide Oval on December 6 in a day/night contest with the pink ball. This marks India's second outing in Adelaide since the infamous collapse of 36 all-out in 2020. Pink Ball Test: All you need to know India's infamous 36 all-out The 2020 Adelaide Test against …

Jasprit Bumrah's masterclass keeps India ahead in Perth Test despite scoring only 150
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah's masterclass keeps India ahead in Perth Test despite scoring only 150

India TV News  

Read it again to believe it! Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins would've dreamt of having a coffee sitting in the dressing room but one of them ended the day in the middle while the Aussie skipper even lost his wicket to leave his team reeling. Not many would've believed that Australia would find India's bowling almost unplayable as they managed …

Watch: Amid intense IPL auction planning, Rahul Dravid keeps track of Perth Test scores
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Amid intense IPL auction planning, Rahul Dravid keeps track of Perth Test scores

India Today  

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid, now serving as the head coach of the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, was seen eagerly following the national side's first Test against Australia. A video uploaded by the franchise showcased Dravid tracking the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener while attending Rajasthan Royals' planning session ahead of the highly-anticipated mega auction. Dravid, who …

India home Test season pitch ratings: Chepauk deemed ‘very good’ by ICC; Kanpur outfield ‘unsatisfactory’
2 months ago

India home Test season pitch ratings: Chepauk deemed ‘very good’ by ICC; Kanpur outfield ‘unsatisfactory’

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council has rated Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium pitch, used for India’s Test match against Bangladesh, as ‘very good’, with the other four home centres used during the season being deemed ‘satisfactory’. In fact, all the three Test venues used against New Zealand - Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune’s Gahunje and Wankhede Stadium in …

India's Generational Shift Hinges on Australia Showdown
2 months, 1 week ago

India's Generational Shift Hinges on Australia Showdown

The Hindu  

The article discusses the recent series between India and England and the impact of dropping players. Despite losing the first Test, India went on to win the series 2-0. However, the coach's decision to drop players was controversial, as it disrupted the team's established playing style. The article also highlights the importance of transition in Indian cricket, as players often …

Indian Test Squad Takes Aim at Down Under, A-Series Marks a Pivotal Moment
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian Test Squad Takes Aim at Down Under, A-Series Marks a Pivotal Moment

New Indian Express  

India will be looking to make a statement in Australia with their first Test match against Australia A starting Thursday. Despite the recent defeat to New Zealand, the team has a new-found hope with several players returning to the senior side. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are both in good form and have the potential to make a significant impact …

India's Comeback Quest: Can They Bounce Back from Test Loss in Bengaluru?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Comeback Quest: Can They Bounce Back from Test Loss in Bengaluru?

India Today  

India's hopes of defending their Test series at home suffered a major setback after losing the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Despite taking a 8-wicket lead, India failed to secure a victory, leaving them in a precarious position to recover the series. The match also highlighted India's recurring struggles in coming back from losing the first Test. …

England welcome Zimbabwe and India for Tests in 2025, but the women will go without
4 months, 2 weeks ago

England welcome Zimbabwe and India for Tests in 2025, but the women will go without

The Independent  

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Not by design, but Test cricket’s unofficial window is here
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Not by design, but Test cricket’s unofficial window is here

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The constant chatter around the imminent death of Test cricket wouldn’t have you believe but have a look at cricket’s Future Tours Program. In their case, as well as West Indies and South Africa, however, Test cricket’s existential question, the commercial one, lingers on. While India can penalise two of its cricketers for not prioritising domestic red-ball cricket, Andre …

How Kevin Pietersen lauded 'powerful leader' Jay Shah after BCCI tripled Test match incentive
10 months ago

How Kevin Pietersen lauded 'powerful leader' Jay Shah after BCCI tripled Test match incentive

Hindustan Times  

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen had nothing but praise for Jay Shah after the Board of Control for Cricket in India introduced an incentive scheme for Indian men’s players representing the Asian giants in the longest format of the game. How Kevin Pietersen lauded 'powerful leader' Jay Shah BCCI triples Test match incentive Players who play 75 per cent or …

Shubman Gill-led 'brat pack' solves India's 'Who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma' concern with Dharamsala show
10 months ago

Shubman Gill-led 'brat pack' solves India's 'Who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma' concern with Dharamsala show

Hindustan Times  

That’s always been one of the biggest talking points in world sport. India's Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma on Day 2 of the 5th Test match against England, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, in Dharamsala on Friday. In the last few years, it’s been who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, still plying their wares, and Cheteshwar Pujara and …

Test cricket is what life is: R Ashwin
10 months ago

Test cricket is what life is: R Ashwin

Hindustan Times  

On winter mornings at Dharamsala’s HPCA Stadium, it can be hard to take your eyes off the snow-capped terrain and pay attention to proceedings on the field. India's Ravichandran Ashwin bowls during the first day of the fifth and last Test cricket match between India and England at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala This was essential viewing …

Ind vs Eng fourth Test | ‘I know it’s still early days, but the youngsters have shown that they have the ability to excel,’ says Rohit Sharma
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ind vs Eng fourth Test | ‘I know it’s still early days, but the youngsters have shown that they have the ability to excel,’ says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

When India plays a Test series at home, the outcome is akin to that of an open-and-shut case. Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma handed debuts to four players — Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel and Akash Deep — and three of them performed remarkably well under pressure. Even resting star pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah for a match …

Relaxed India ready to give a fitting reply to England in 2nd Test
11 months, 1 week ago

Relaxed India ready to give a fitting reply to England in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

For the countless times India’s home invincibility - 30 wins and three losses before this series in the last 10 years - has been drummed up, rarely has it grasped the extent of what it actually took to accomplish this spectacular ascendancy. India's mantra: Get abundance of spin and level the series Each of those three losses came when the …

Test cricket | West Indies give us a peep into the past, England into the future
11 months, 1 week ago

Test cricket | West Indies give us a peep into the past, England into the future

The Hindu  

Brisbane is 9450 kilometres from Hyderabad, yet in a cricketing sense they became twin cities on Sunday as hope triumphed over probability. In another corner of the world, Hartley, son of a European 400m champion, whose first ball in Test cricket is hit for six is given up by all except his captain. India’s top order had thrown away their …

A five-match series to celebrate Test cricket
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A five-match series to celebrate Test cricket

Hindustan Times  

One of the big sore points many fans had during the Test series between South Africa and India was that it was only two Tests long. Time is important also because Test cricket badly needs contests. They believe Test cricket should be spread far and wide and there should be no discrimination when it comes to allocating matches. Only time …

Test cricket returns to Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad after four years
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Test cricket returns to Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad after four years

The Hindu  

Test cricket returns to Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal after four years when India takes on England in the first of the five-match Test series from Thursday but without one of the most popular and successful batters ever, Virat Kohli, who pulled off the first two Tests because of personal reasons. A stunning success story of an auto-driver’s son …

India vs England: Is BCCI’s gambit to spread out Test cricket paying off?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs England: Is BCCI’s gambit to spread out Test cricket paying off?

Hindustan Times  

India loves its cricket but do the crowds receive Tests the same way as they embrace IPL, T20Is and ODI cricket? The Rajiv Gandhi international stadium in Hyderabad will host the first India vs England Test Interestingly, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has chosen cities which have previously hosted only 16 Tests between them – 9 by …

'It's a reflection of society. People don't have time': Tom Moody explains alarming decline of Test cricket
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'It's a reflection of society. People don't have time': Tom Moody explains alarming decline of Test cricket

Hindustan Times  

Since the announcement of the South African squad for the Test series against New Zealand earlier this month, a significant debate has emerged surrounding the future of Test cricket. The South African board's decision to make all SA20 players available for the domestic franchise league, even if it means missing an away Test series, has sparked concerns about the potential …

Test cricket will die if we continue in this manner: Jason Holder worried for longest format's future
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Test cricket will die if we continue in this manner: Jason Holder worried for longest format's future

India Today  

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder opened up on his decision to opt out of the Test series against Australia, saying he wanted to play the International League T20 and shared his thoughts about the future of the longest format of the game. Joining in on the much-talked-about debate about the health of Test cricket, Jason Holder expressed concern about the …

'Test is pinnacle of our sport' - David Warner bats for red-ball cricket during his farewell remarks at SCG
1 year ago

'Test is pinnacle of our sport' - David Warner bats for red-ball cricket during his farewell remarks at SCG

India TV News  

A huge crowd at Sydney Cricket Ground bid farewell to legendary Australian batter David Warner on Saturday, January 6. Fans and players applauded Warner for his contribution to red-ball cricket after Australia's thumping win. Cricket Australia recently declared their intentions to prioritise Test cricket in the future and Warner also asked young rising cricketers to work hard to play Test. …

‘Death of Test cricket..’: Australia’s Steve Waugh warns ICC, BCCI
1 year ago

‘Death of Test cricket..’: Australia’s Steve Waugh warns ICC, BCCI

Live Mint  

The popularity of the Indian Premier League and other domestic cricket tournaments of the world showcases the transformation in cricket. After the announcement of South Africa's Test squad for the New Zealand tour, former Australia captain Steve Waugh couldn't stop himself from raising concerns over the future of Test cricket and even called it a “defining moment in the death …

NZ vs SA: Waugh slams South Africa Cricket for prioritising domestic T20 tournament over Tests
1 year ago

NZ vs SA: Waugh slams South Africa Cricket for prioritising domestic T20 tournament over Tests

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh said South Africa’s decision to send a shadow side to New Zealand for a test tour while its top players take part in a domestic T20 tournament shows the longest format of the game is under threat. Cricket South Africa named seven uncapped players, including skipper Neil Brand, for next month’s two-Test tour of New …

'Shows lack of respect. Even Pakistan...': Steve Waugh wants ICC, BCCI to save Test cricket after SA name depleted squad
1 year ago

'Shows lack of respect. Even Pakistan...': Steve Waugh wants ICC, BCCI to save Test cricket after SA name depleted squad

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh was left fuming on Monday after Cricket South Africa named a second-string Test squad, comprising seven uncapped players, including a new captain, for next month's two-match series against New Zealand. Calling the act "disrespectful", Waugh urged the International Cricket Council and top cricket boards, including the BCCI to step in and save Test cricket. Steve …

Steve Waugh worried about future of Test cricket: 'If I were New Zealand, I wouldn't play' against weakened South Africa
1 year ago

Steve Waugh worried about future of Test cricket: 'If I were New Zealand, I wouldn't play' against weakened South Africa

India Today  

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh reacted strongly to South Africa not naming a full-strength Test squad for their 2-match series in New Zealand in February 2024, expressing concerns over the future of the longest format of the game. South Africa announced a significantly weakened squad for their upcoming Test series against New Zealand in February 2024. While the likes of …

India vs South Africa: Why lack of practice games could hurt Rohit Sharma and Co heading into Centurion Test
1 year ago

India vs South Africa: Why lack of practice games could hurt Rohit Sharma and Co heading into Centurion Test

Firstpost  

India are scheduled to play an intra-squad match ahead of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion, their first red-ball game in five months. #TeamIndia members are here at the SuperSport Park, as they gear up for the 1st Test against South Africa.#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/NEKEpSqL7s — BCCI December 24, 2023 India arrived in South Africa two years ago as the …

Test cricket | We are looking at the future, and it isn’t reassuring
1 year, 3 months ago

Test cricket | We are looking at the future, and it isn’t reassuring

The Hindu  

Yesterday it was the West Indies. The Big Three, India, Australia, England, look safe for the moment, but how often can they play five-day Tests and five-Test series against one another till television executives decide enough is enough? Beholden to India The International Cricket Council, traditionally a governing body at the beck and call of the powerful teams — in …

India tour of West Indies: Is it time to reebot India's Test team? Sledging Room, Ep 56
1 year, 6 months ago

India tour of West Indies: Is it time to reebot India's Test team? Sledging Room, Ep 56

India Today  

India lost the final of the World Test Championship to Australia in London. The veteran batters are not getting any younger and the selection committee needs to take a call on whether or not they would want the seniors to play another cycle of the World Test Championship. Apart from having had several injury issues in the recent past, Rohit …

Why the Indian Test team needs new batsmen
1 year, 6 months ago

Why the Indian Test team needs new batsmen

Live Mint  

The Test series in the West Indies next month, kicking off India’s World Test Championship campaign for 2023-25, is a transition point after losing back-to-back WTC finals in 2021 and 2023. It would serve India better in the long run to give opportunities to a younger player to adapt to Test cricket rather than extending an underperforming Pujara’s career. One …

How can India improve its Test cricket fortunes after two WTC final defeats?
1 year, 6 months ago

How can India improve its Test cricket fortunes after two WTC final defeats?

The Hindu  

After the latest World Test Championship final embarrassment, the time is now for changes, starting with a comprehensive introspection of how the red-ball game is run and played. First-class priorities In an age where the IPL has assumed greater significance in the landscape of Indian cricket, most first-choice Indian Test players, with the exceptions of Rahane and Pujara, tend to …

Another ICC Defeat - Time to Reboot Indian Cricket, and Move On
1 year, 6 months ago

Another ICC Defeat - Time to Reboot Indian Cricket, and Move On

The Quint  

If setbacks are also an opportunity, then the World Test Championship final loss is the moment to reboot Indian cricket and move on. Interestingly the chorus of criticism is led not by random cricket writers, who are dismissed with contempt by Indian players as ‘outside noise’. This is a first because plain truths about Indian cricket are always known but …

WTC Final Day 2: India's response to Australia's 469 in shambles
1 year, 7 months ago

WTC Final Day 2: India's response to Australia's 469 in shambles

Deccan Chronicle  

London: The fascinating thing about cricket is its uncertainty. The problem for Team India was that the balance between bat and ball seemed to differ depending on whether its two best seamers Md Shami and Md Siraj were bowling, or their support pace men. They got the early breaks that tilted the scales back a bit, with century makers Travis …

A climax at the summit: on the World Test Championship in London today
1 year, 7 months ago

A climax at the summit: on the World Test Championship in London today

The Hindu  

Away from the adrenaline-sprinkled nights of the recent Indian Premier League, it is time for Rohit Sharma’s men to congregate together in their Test whites. And the prize cannot be bigger than the World Test Championship title on offer as India take on Australia in the final commencing at London’s Oval on Wednesday. For the senior group of skipper Rohit, …

It’s all square at the Oval: Stage set for ultimate Test
1 year, 7 months ago

It’s all square at the Oval: Stage set for ultimate Test

Hindustan Times  

London As you enter The Oval, the imposing pavilion of the Surrey County Cricket Club reminds you that you’ve got a date with history. This is India’s second consecutive WTC final – they lost the first one to New Zealand – and for many in this squad, it may be their last chance to win this new ultimate prize in …

It’s a mindset thing: Hayden on India’s ICC title drought, advises them to forget about outcome in WTC final
1 year, 7 months ago

It’s a mindset thing: Hayden on India’s ICC title drought, advises them to forget about outcome in WTC final

The Hindu  

The great Matthew Hayden reckons India’s title drought in ICC events in the past decade has to come down to the players’ mindset as skill was never an issue and has advised them to “forget about the outcome” going into the World Test Championship final against Australia. ‘Australia would’ve had huge advantage at Lord’s but Oval will be 50-50 Hayden …

IPL 2023: It’s showtime again as innovations embellish world’s most popular cricket league
1 year, 9 months ago

IPL 2023: It’s showtime again as innovations embellish world’s most popular cricket league

The Hindu  

Things come thick and fast in Indian sport these days. There were 15 limited-overs cricket matches against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Women’s Premier League, Tata Open Maharashtra ATP 250, Hockey World Cup, Boxing World Championships, India Open badminton and Indian Open golf to name a few. Yet, since 2008, about two months of the Indian …

Paul Collingwood: Ashes going to be litmus Test for England’s revolutionary approach in Tests
1 year, 9 months ago

Paul Collingwood: Ashes going to be litmus Test for England’s revolutionary approach in Tests

The Hindu  

What Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket was to the one-day game and the Indian Premier League to T20 franchise cricket, the English Test team, helmed by captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, is to Test cricket. Sportstar caught up with former England captain and current assistant coach Paul Collingwood on the sidelines of the Legends League Cricket Masters …

Spin trouble: On Indian cricket and the World Test Championship
1 year, 9 months ago

Spin trouble: On Indian cricket and the World Test Championship

The Hindu  

India’s unassailable form in its cricketing backyard was reiterated once Rohit Sharma’s men retained the Border Gavaskar Trophy with a 2-1 verdict in the recent four Test series against Australia. But the larger picture was the tussle for a berth in the World Test Championship final at London’s Oval from June 7. Thankfully for India, a Kane Williamson master-class helped …

'Kartik, we just qualified at lunch time...': Rahul Dravid brutally trolls broadcaster with epic 'chicken hatch' burn
1 year, 9 months ago

'Kartik, we just qualified at lunch time...': Rahul Dravid brutally trolls broadcaster with epic 'chicken hatch' burn

Hindustan Times  

India had more than one reason to be cheerful on Monday. Besides captain Rohit Sharma, this series was also a stern test for coach Rahul Dravid, who couldn't be happier with how things panned out. But yeah, it is going to be a challenge, a lot of logistics involved; won't be easy," Dravid said after India took home the Border-Gavaskar …

Mohammed Siraj recalls racist slur during Sydney Test against Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

Mohammed Siraj recalls racist slur during Sydney Test against Australia

India Today  

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has recalled facing racist slurs during the third Test in Australia, saying that on-field umpires had offered his team the option of leaving the third Test against Australia midway after he was subjected to racial abuse by the crowd in Sydney. Siraj and his senior pace colleague Jasprit Bumrah were subjected to racial abuse, prompting the …

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