Perth curator sends early warning to Team India as pitch for 1st Australia Test revealed: 'Live grass, cracks later'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Perth curator sends early warning to Team India as pitch for 1st Australia Test revealed: 'Live grass, cracks later'

Hindustan Times  

Indian team, on Tuesday, was sent an early warning from the curator of the Optus Stadium pitch as a "fast and bouncy" pitch awaits the visitors in Perth for the Border-Gavaskar Test series opener against Australia on Sunday. India's Virat Kohli bats in the nets during a practice session According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, the drop-in pitch moved to the Perth venue last month and has been curated since September. I'm setting ourselves up for really good pace, really good bounce and really good carry," WA Cricket head curator Isaac McDonald told the website. “In a perfect world, I want to emulate last year.” Last summer, Perth had rolled out one of the toughest pitches where the likes of Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith and Usman Khawaja copped blows before the visiting Pakistan side were bowled out for just 89 in 30.2 overs on day four, en route to a win for the home team.

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could play India A games in England ahead of five-Test series
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4 days, 4 hours ago

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could play India A games in England ahead of five-Test series

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were among several high-profile cricketers playing in the Ranji Trophy in the immediate aftermath of their disastrous tour of Australia, and could be asked to play at least one of India A’s matches against England Lions that get underway on 30 May. India’s international run in the 2023-24 season, which included Test series losses against …

India vs Australia semi-final pitch report: Dry fresh pitch expected to play the same way in Dubai
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India vs Australia semi-final pitch report: Dry fresh pitch expected to play the same way in Dubai

Firstpost  

It has been reported that the India vs Australia semi-final in the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played on a fresh pitch in Dubai. Team India has faced massive criticism for playing all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai, but for the unversed, it’s important to mention that all three matches so far have been played on different pitches. …

Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka
2 months ago

Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting. “Ideally, we’d prefer to lock in our XI a couple of days in advance, but things change rapidly here, so we’ll leave it until the last minute.” Meanwhile, Sri Lanka …

Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka
2 months ago

Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting. “Ideally, we’d prefer to lock in our XI a couple of days in advance, but things change rapidly here, so we’ll leave it until the last …

'You will be suspended from...': Tim Paine fumes at Sydney pitch, says 'would have given it lowest possible rating'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'You will be suspended from...': Tim Paine fumes at Sydney pitch, says 'would have given it lowest possible rating'

Hindustan Times  

The International Cricket Council might have rated the Sydney pitch for the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test between Australia and India as' satisfactory. ' Tim Paine slammed the Sydney wicket after the fifth Test ended in a two-and-a-half day with neither India nor Australia reaching the 200-run mark Former Australia captain Tim Paine slammed the Sydney wicket after the fifth Test …

SCG track satisfactory: ICC rates all Australian pitches used for BGT
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SCG track satisfactory: ICC rates all Australian pitches used for BGT

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Four out of five pitches used in the recent Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia have been rated 'very good' by the ICC, which found the track for the fifth and final game in Sydney to be 'satisfactory. "The pitches at Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba and Melbourne Cricket Ground 'the venues for the first four Tests' were …

Despite criticism from Gavaskar and Smith, Sydney Cricket Ground pitch rated 'satisfactory' by ICC
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Despite criticism from Gavaskar and Smith, Sydney Cricket Ground pitch rated 'satisfactory' by ICC

Firstpost  

The Sydney Cricket Ground pitch courted criticism from the Australian and India cricket fraternity as the final India-Australia Test ended inside three days but the pitch has been rated ‘satisfactory’ by the ICC. Image: AP Despite criticism from all quarters, the Sydney Cricket Ground pitch that resulted in the final India-Australia Test getting over in less than three days has …

Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series: ICC rates four pitches ‘very good’, SCG track ‘satisfactory’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series: ICC rates four pitches ‘very good’, SCG track ‘satisfactory’

The Hindu  

Four out of five pitches used in the recent Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia have been rated ‘very good’ by the ICC, which found the track for the fifth and final game in Sydney to be ‘satisfactory’, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday. The marquee five-match series ended 3-1 in favour of the hosts, who regained the Border Gavaskar …

ICC release Border-Gavaskar Trophy pitch ratings: Perth, Adelaide, Gabba & MCG given ‘very good’ rating; SCG ‘satisfactory’
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

ICC release Border-Gavaskar Trophy pitch ratings: Perth, Adelaide, Gabba & MCG given ‘very good’ rating; SCG ‘satisfactory’

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council has released its pitch ratings for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba and the MCG pitches all receiving the highest ‘very good’ rating and the SCG given the second top category ‘satisfactory’. The rating system was revamped in 2023 to reduce the number of ratings from six to four — very good, …

'Worst pitch I've seen in Sydney': Michael Clarke lashes out at 'extreme' conditions for IND vs AUS 5th Test – India TV
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Worst pitch I've seen in Sydney': Michael Clarke lashes out at 'extreme' conditions for IND vs AUS 5th Test – India TV

India TV News  

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke was brutally honest in his assessment of the Sydney pitch, which was dished out for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, calling it 'extreme' as the New Year's clash got over in 2.5 days. Australia sealed the victory by chasing 162 runs in the fourth and final innings by six wickets with …

ICC releases pitch ratings for India vs Australia Test series | Check in detail here
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

ICC releases pitch ratings for India vs Australia Test series | Check in detail here

India TV News  

ICC has announced the pitch ratings for the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series between Australia and India. Four of the five Test matches have earned the pitch rating 'very good' while the fifth and final Test in Sydney has earned a 'satisfactory' rating. The pitches at Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba and Melbourne Cricket Ground – the venues for the first …

SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal"
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal"

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, The SCG track was "not ideal" for a Test match, according to batting great Sunil Gavaskar but India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the wicket as "spicy" and "result-oriented", which had something for everyone. SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal" As many as 26 wickets fell on the first two days while …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Head, Webster help Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

One man’s absence was massively felt. The six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoon, helped Pat Cummins and his men to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 margin. India’s Jasprit Bumrah, left, shakes hands with Australia’s captain Pat Cummins following the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the …

Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 6-wicket win in 5th Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 6-wicket win in 5th Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Australia has regained the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the first time since in 10 years by winning the fifth and final test by six wickets against an Indian team deprived of their captain and star bowler at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.The hosts chased down the 162-run target just after lunch on the third day after it had earlier wrapped …

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Kohli teases Sydney crowd with ‘Sandpaper Gate’ gesture after Steve Smith wicket
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Kohli teases Sydney crowd with ‘Sandpaper Gate’ gesture after Steve Smith wicket

The Hindu  

India’s acting captain Virat Kohli teased the crowd over the infamous ‘Sandpaper Gate’ scandal after Australia’s Steve Smith fell one run short of reaching 10,000 Test runs during the third day of the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday. After the wicket, Kohli, stationed in the slip cordon, turned to the crowd and pulled out his empty pockets, imitating Cameron …

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'

ABC  

India legend Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the double standards applied to discussions around Test conditions in Australia and India as the SCG Test looks set to wrap up within three days. Quick hits: Bumrah injury rocks India, Pat goes wild and bowlers dominate Photo shows Rishabh Pant swings a bat, Pat Cummins jumps and punches his fist, Bumrah hug Jaiswal …

'If 15 wickets fell in a day in India...': Gavaskar fires savage 'we are not moaners' verbal volley at AUS, ENG greats
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'If 15 wickets fell in a day in India...': Gavaskar fires savage 'we are not moaners' verbal volley at AUS, ENG greats

Hindustan Times  

The Sydney Test between Australia and India is set for a thrilling finish, with the fifth match sitting on a knife's edge. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has now taken a potshot at the Australian and English cricketers, saying if 15 wickets had fallen in a day in India, then all hell would have broken loose, and there would have …

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Rishabh Pant’s blistering counterattack capped a chaotic second day of the fifth and final test between Australia and India where 15 wickets fell on Saturday and the star bowler of the series left the Sydney Cricket Ground with an ambulance escort. “There’s gonna be plenty of cricket, so we’ll see what happens.” Australia was bowled out for 181, …

AUS vs IND: Prasidh Krishna explains how SCG's variable bounce will help India
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Prasidh Krishna explains how SCG's variable bounce will help India

India Today  

India pacer Prasidh Krishna reckons batting won't be easy for Australia in the fourth innings because of the variable bounce of the Sydney Cricket Ground in the fifth and final Test. India's overall lead remains well below the 200-run mark, but pacer Prasidh Krishna believes the unpredictable nature of the SCG pitch will keep them in contention. AUS vs IND, …

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney

India Today  

Virat Kohli was left fuming at himself on Day 2 of the Sydney Test as he once again got out to a delivery outside off stump on Saturday, January 4. Kohli was dismissed by Scott Boland yet again as he was caught fishing outside off and edged it straight to slips as the pacer continued to rock the Indian batting …

AUS vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar slams double standards after 15-wicket day at SCG
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar slams double standards after 15-wicket day at SCG

India Today  

India great Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the critics who always question Indian pitches after a dramatic second day of the fifth Test at the SCG where 15 wickets tumbled. Day 2 of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test witnessed a dramatic fall of 15 wickets, raising the strong possibility that both the game and the series could conclude on Day 3. …

AUS vs IND 5th Test: How will rain and pitch impact Day 3 proceedings in Sydney
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND 5th Test: How will rain and pitch impact Day 3 proceedings in Sydney

India Today  

The BGT finale has been action-packed, with 11 wickets falling on Day 1 and 15 on Day 2. With the pitch continuing to assist the bowlers, India will look to capitalise on their advantage on Day 3. Let’s look at what the weather and pitch might offer on this potentially decisive day of the 5th Test. Weather report for Day …

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: Virat Kohli could have been gone first ball. It’s a pattern that has repeated itself over and over again and will have many fans questioning whether Kohli might soon follow Rohit Sharma on his way out. Usually, a smooth starter, one wouldn’t even know when Kohli would reach 30 in the past. Right now, one might say Kohli’s problems …

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah: Surprising Stats Reveal Kohli's Batting Woes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah: Surprising Stats Reveal Kohli's Batting Woes

ABP News  

Former India captain Virat Kohli's form in tour of Australia has been nothing short of a nightmare, as his struggles with deliveries outside off stump have affected his confidence and form. With IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Test series 2024-25 nearing its end, Virat Kohli's performance remains alarmingly subpar. Also on ABP Live | IPL 2025: MS Dhoni's Incredible IPL Feat …

Sydney Test: India In Trouble At SCG; Openers Back In Hut As Australia Inflict Early Jitters
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sydney Test: India In Trouble At SCG; Openers Back In Hut As Australia Inflict Early Jitters

ABP News  

AUS Vs IND, 5th Test: Australia are up-and-running in the Sydney Test, as their world-class bowling attack inflict early jitters on India, by sending openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal back in the hut. Mitchell Starc got rid of KL Rahul before Scott Boland's golden arm did the trick yet again, as he sent the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal back to …

AUS vs IND 5th Test: How will rain and pitch impact Day 2 proceedings in Sydney
2 months, 4 weeks ago

AUS vs IND 5th Test: How will rain and pitch impact Day 2 proceedings in Sydney

India Today  

The first day of the 5th Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground saw a thrilling contest, with Australia taking the upper hand. Infact the last delivery drama added extra spice to the day’s proceedings and set up an exciting prospect for Day 2. Weather Forecast for Day 2: Sunny and ideal conditions Looking ahead to Day …

SCG pitch has excessive grass, but no former Indian player is complaining: Gavaskar
2 months, 4 weeks ago

SCG pitch has excessive grass, but no former Indian player is complaining: Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar referred to the unusually grassy pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground while adding how former Indian players have refrained from criticising the challenging surface despite its apparent difficulty. IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Full Scorecard "Oh, very much," Gavaskar responded when asked about the grass on the pitch. If a pitch in India is bereft …

AUS vs IND: Webster anticipates big Jasprit Bumrah 'challenge' on grassy SCG pitch
2 months, 4 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Webster anticipates big Jasprit Bumrah 'challenge' on grassy SCG pitch

India Today  

Australia all-rounder Beau Webster has acknowledged the significant threat posed by India's stand-in skipper and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Sydney Test. After an action-packed Day 1 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Webster highlighted how the nature of the grassy pitch and Bumrah's fiery opening spell could spell trouble for Australia. A dramatic Day 1 of SCG Test …

Cricket-India drop Rohit, win toss and choose to bat in fifth Australia test
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Cricket-India drop Rohit, win toss and choose to bat in fifth Australia test

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Mulvenney Cricket-India drop Rohit, win toss and choose to bat in fifth Australia test SYDNEY, - Jasprit Bumrah won the toss for India after replacing the axed Rohit Sharma as captain and elected to bat first in the fifth and final test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Pace bowler Bumrah stepped into the role and …

From Perth to Sydney: A study in contrasts
2 months, 4 weeks ago

From Perth to Sydney: A study in contrasts

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: It’s not how you start but how you finish that really matters. Led by Jasprit Bumrah, India had pulled off a remarkable win and the words being thrown around about Australia’s performance were “humiliation” and “disintegration”. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir speaks with Jasprit Bumrah during a practice session ahead of the Test in Sydney. “If someone had said …

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Sydney pitch report, ground conditions, toss factor, weather forecast, stats and records
2 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Sydney pitch report, ground conditions, toss factor, weather forecast, stats and records

The Hindu  

India will be in a must-win situation on Friday when it starts the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. FOLLOW LIVE | India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Score and Updates Australia completed a sensational victory in the last Test in Melbourne, picking seven wickets in the final session of the contest …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Out Of Sydney Test; Gill At Number 3, Prasidh Krishna Steps In
2 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Out Of Sydney Test; Gill At Number 3, Prasidh Krishna Steps In

ABP News  

Team India has made notable adjustments in their playing XI for IND vs AUS 5th Test in Sydney. Jasprit Bumrah returns as India captain in IND vs AUS 5th Test Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah will most likely lead India in IND vs AUS Sydney Test as Rohit Sharma steps aside. Australia holds a 2-1 lead in the five-match IND vs …

IND vs AUS 5th Test: A Look At Virat Kohli's Phenomenal Sydney Record
2 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 5th Test: A Look At Virat Kohli's Phenomenal Sydney Record

ABP News  

Virat Kohli's record in Sydney: Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli has faced a challenging run in the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Test series, struggling to find his rhythm despite a lone century in the series opener in Perth. Virat Kohli's success at Sydney Cricket Ground Sydney Cricket Ground holds a special place in Virat Kohli's Test career. Virat Kohli's …

India vs Australia 5th Test probable XIs: Live streaming details, date, time, IND vs AUS head-to-head stats in Sydney
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs Australia 5th Test probable XIs: Live streaming details, date, time, IND vs AUS head-to-head stats in Sydney

Live Mint  

Several changes are likely to be expected in the Indian playing XI when Rohit Sharma's men take on Australia in the fifth and final Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While head coach Gautam Gambhir did not spill the beans, the Indian captain was last among recognised batters to enter the nets, thus giving a hint of him getting dropped in …

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Virat, Rohit To Sit Out? Two Fresh Faces Likely To Make Playing XI In Sydney
2 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Virat, Rohit To Sit Out? Two Fresh Faces Likely To Make Playing XI In Sydney

ABP News  

India probable playing XI for IND vs AUS 5th Test: The India cricket team, presently under immense pressure and criticism, is expected to field a refreshed lineup for upcoming IND vs AUS 5th Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney with India's World Test Championship final dreams hanging by a thread. A loss in IND vs AUS 5th Test would all …

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions

India Today  

India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm whether captain Rohit Sharma would play in the Sydney Test against Australia when asked directly about his inclusion. While Gambhir confirmed that India would miss fast bowler Akash Deep due to an injury, he remained non-committal regarding the team combination and Rohit’s inclusion in the playing XI. When asked if Rohit would feature …

AUS vs IND: Sydney Spirit of 2021 is what wounded India needs for series finale
2 months, 4 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Sydney Spirit of 2021 is what wounded India needs for series finale

India Today  

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy finale looms at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3, India finds itself at a crossroads. Fans hope the team will channel the spirit of the 2021 SCG Test, a masterclass in grit and determination that cemented India’s place in cricketing folklore. Reports of head coach Gautam Gambhir reprimanding players in the dressing room for prioritising …

SCG curator shares first update on pitch for fifth IND vs AUS Test: ‘Given a cut of about 7mm and a nice roll…’
2 months, 4 weeks ago

SCG curator shares first update on pitch for fifth IND vs AUS Test: ‘Given a cut of about 7mm and a nice roll…’

Hindustan Times  

The Sydney Cricket Ground curator has provided the first thoughts on the pitch for the fifth and final Test between India and Australia. The two cricket heavyweights have put up a solid show in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy so far, and hosts Australia currently hold an edge with a 2-1 series lead, but the last-time winners, India, still have a chance …

AUS vs IND: Sydney curator gives first update on the pitch for the fifth Test
2 months, 4 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Sydney curator gives first update on the pitch for the fifth Test

India Today  

The pitch curator at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney has shared his initial thoughts on the surface set to be used for the upcoming fifth Test between India and Australia. SCG pitch curator Adam Lewis shared his preparations for the new year’s Test and revealed that the covers were taken off the pitch for the first time on Wednesday and …

AUS vs IND: Bumrah, India’s speed merchant in the Wild West, knows no other way but to shine
2 months, 4 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Bumrah, India’s speed merchant in the Wild West, knows no other way but to shine

The Hindu  

A slow walk gathering pace, legs suddenly whirring while approaching the bowling crease, back arching and the ball being released as if from a high-strung catapult. Jasprit Bumrah, 5/57 ⭐ pic.twitter.com/7WuGONhrnB — Melbourne Cricket Ground December 30, 2024 Kapil’s was the late wind that lit up a stunning career in its twilight. Prior to Rohit Sharma’s return as captain at …

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: Sydney Cricket Ground wicket, venue stats for India vs Australia 5th Test
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: Sydney Cricket Ground wicket, venue stats for India vs Australia 5th Test

India TV News  

IND vs AUS Pitch Report: The Indian cricket team will look to avoid a series loss when they take on a highly-motivated Australian side in the fifth Test match starting on Friday early morning. IND vs AUS 5th Test pitch report The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground offers a pace-friendly surface in red-ball cricket. And then tomorrow, we'll do a …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test review: Kohli and Rohit stutter, Bumrah’s magic in vain as hope awaits India in Sydney
3 months ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test review: Kohli and Rohit stutter, Bumrah’s magic in vain as hope awaits India in Sydney

The Hindu  

Late on Monday, the light dimmed on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Seagulls descended on the turf, cleaning staff were busy removing the waste that a massive sporting contest tends to generate, and Australian cricketers lingered around, savouring their 184-run triumph against India in the fourth Test. Nathan Lyon celebrates India’s final wicket in the second innings which secured a win …

Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic
3 months ago

Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic MELBOURNE, - Australia head to the New Year's test in Sydney full of cheer after a brilliant finish at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and with confidence that pace veteran Mitchell Starc will be fit to bowl in the series finale. Australia snatched a 184-run win in …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit ponders on ‘disturbing’ form, hopes India can turn tide in Sydney
3 months ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit ponders on ‘disturbing’ form, hopes India can turn tide in Sydney

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma sat down and grimaced a little. Reflecting on the fourth Test’s defeat against Australia, Rohit said, “Obviously, we had the opportunity to bring the game to us or to draw it. Make sure that when we turn up at Sydney we try and move that momentum towards us.” Asked about Rishabh Pant’s manner of dismissals, Rohit explained: “Pant …

Time to move on from non-performing Rohit, Kohli; next WTC cycle should usher in dawn of a new Indian batting hierarchy
3 months ago

Time to move on from non-performing Rohit, Kohli; next WTC cycle should usher in dawn of a new Indian batting hierarchy

Hindustan Times  

By the fourth evening, the fourth Test had gotten away from India. By allowing the last pair of Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland to put on the highest partnership of Australia’s second innings, India’s task actually became straightforward – bat out 92 overs, earn an honourable draw, go to Sydney with the series level at 1-1. Not even the brilliance …

Cannot read the crystal ball: Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Test future
3 months ago

Cannot read the crystal ball: Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Test future

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concern over the lack of impactful contributions from senior players Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. AUS vs IND, 4TH TEST: FULL SCORECARD India's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship Final suffered a severe blow after a 184-run defeat in the Melbourne Test. On Day 5 of …

Ind Vs Aus 4th Test: Will batting on DAY 5 at MCG become nightmare for India? Here’s what pitch looks like
3 months ago

Ind Vs Aus 4th Test: Will batting on DAY 5 at MCG become nightmare for India? Here’s what pitch looks like

Live Mint  

Amid the fourth Test between India and Australia underway the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Pat Cummins-led side has breached the 300-plus target for the Men in Blue to chase on the fifth Day. Though it may appear India could sail the target easily citing the batting prowess, but pitch conditions can act as a hindrance ahead of the Men in …

Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158
3 months ago

Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158 MELBOURNE, - Pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah took revenge for his first innings battering by Sam Konstas when he bowled Australia's teen debutant cheaply early on day four of the fourth test on Sunday after India were dismissed for 369. Seamer Mohammed Siraj also broke through for his first …

IND vs AUS 4th Test Highlights: Australia snatch momentum, Lyon-Boland stay unbeaten to frustrate India
3 months ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test Highlights: Australia snatch momentum, Lyon-Boland stay unbeaten to frustrate India

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 4 Highlights: Australia snatch momentum, Lyon-Boland stay unbeaten to frustrate India India vs Australia Live Updates: 194/4 in 70 overs and managing to bat the day out? India will take that anyday, especially after that 10-minute madness at the close of play on the second day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia. …

Ind vs Aus 4th Test | Nitish Reddy hits maiden ton, keeps India in contest on Day 3
3 months ago

Ind vs Aus 4th Test | Nitish Reddy hits maiden ton, keeps India in contest on Day 3

The Hindu  

In one of cricket’s grand theatres, Nitish Kumar Reddy soared high. Southpaw Washington punched Starc past cover, and Nitish scooped Mitchell Marsh beyond a diving Starc at fine-leg and drove another through the sweeper-cover picket. Just as the audience held its breath, Mohammed Siraj survived, and there was relief and joy all around when Nitish hit a four off Boland, …

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