India tour of England | Ravi Shastri, Virat Kohli won't be questioned over leaving team: BCCI
3 years, 4 months ago

India tour of England | Ravi Shastri, Virat Kohli won't be questioned over leaving team: BCCI

India TV News  

The Indian cricket team's head coach Ravi Shastri and skipper Virat Kohli are unlikely to be questioned over their attending functions after the former, along with bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar, tested positive for Covid-19. The lockdown in England had ended in July while India were playing the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in Southampton. The team members, during the period after the WTC final, had visited Wimbledon and Euro 2020 matches. Rishabh Pant had tested positive immediately after returning from watching a Euro 2020 match.

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India's full schedule for World Test Championship 2025-27: 14 Tests against SENA, including chance to avenge Australia
4 days, 17 hours ago

India's full schedule for World Test Championship 2025-27: 14 Tests against SENA, including chance to avenge Australia

Hindustan Times  

Heading into the final few matches of the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle, it seemed like almost a formality that India would confirm a spot at Lord’s for their third consecutive WTC final appearance. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts with teammates during the trophy ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India at The SCG in Sydney on …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
5 days, 14 hours ago

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’

Hindustan Times  

India crumbled to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. India’s campaign was filled with controversy, where fans saw Virat Kohli have a meltdown with Australian reporters in an airport, and then the former captain also had a shoulder bump controversy with Sam Konstas. India's Rohit Sharma gestures …

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’
5 days, 23 hours ago

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's struggle runs have intensified especially during the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. With India not playing Test cricket for a while, the team management and selectors will have a big call to make on the future of senior cricketers and the future of the team going forward. Sanjay Manjrekar wants Virat Kohli - …

World Test Championship: India fail to reach final for first time in history
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6 days, 2 hours ago

World Test Championship: India fail to reach final for first time in history

India Today  

India failed to reach the World Test Championship final for the first time in the history of the competition. WTC 2025 TABLE AFTER INDIA'S SYDNEY LOSS South Africa and Australia qualify for WTC 2025 Final HOW INDIA PERFORMED IN WTC 2023-25 CYCLE India began their cycle with a series win in the West Indies. India then began their final stretch …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
6 days, 2 hours ago

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket team is currently going through a tough phase, which has been made worse by veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s continued batting struggles. Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session. But clearly, there is a technical problem and now; there is a problem of confidence as …

Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar
1 week ago

Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has opened up about Virat Kohli’s future in Test cricket. He emphasised the importance of looking ahead, especially considering who will be available for the 2027 World Test Championship final. What I’ve been emphasising over the last 8–10 days is that we need to consider who will be available for the 2027 World Test Championship …

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call
1 week, 1 day ago

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call

India Today  

"Australia is a beautiful country to visit, but a tough place to tour," remarked coach Gautam Gambhir during his address at the Australian Prime Minister's residence in Sydney on New Year's Day. Rohit had been one of India’s best batters since the introduction of the World Test Championship. The contrast became starker when Jasprit Bumrah led India to a commanding …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

WTC points table: India can still qualify for WTC final 2025 despite MCG loss
1 week, 4 days ago

WTC points table: India can still qualify for WTC final 2025 despite MCG loss

Live Mint  

India suffered a huge setback after they lost to Australia in the fourth Test by 184 runs in the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. India's WTC final qualification scenarios With just one Test match left in the cycle for India, Rohit Sharma's men need to win the final game in Sydney, starting on January 3. In that case, India will …

Boxing Day Test: Virat Kohli looks rock solid in nets, urges fans not to make noise
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Boxing Day Test: Virat Kohli looks rock solid in nets, urges fans not to make noise

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen fine-tuning his skills in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test against Australia. On the Indian stalwart's form and his alleged weakness outside off-stump, Rohit said Kohli would find a way out of his rut. While his century in Perth propelled India to a memorable victory …

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia
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Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma was hit on his left knee during Team India's net session in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, according to a report in the Times of India. The report notes that the injury did not look too serious and the team physio is taking precautions to ensure that any swelling on Rohit's leg …

WTC Test rankings: Where do India stand in WTC points table after 3rd Test draw vs Australia? How Can IND qualify?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

WTC Test rankings: Where do India stand in WTC points table after 3rd Test draw vs Australia? How Can IND qualify?

Live Mint  

WTC Test Rankings: The Indian cricket team have kept their chances alive in the race for place in World Test Championship final after settling for a draw in the rain-hit third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. While India have two more Tests left in this cycle, South Africa will play two Tests against Pakistan while Australia will …

Virat Kohli one century away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's records, set to join elite list of players
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

On this day: Kohli's double ton and Ashwin's spin deliver India's historic series win over England
4 weeks, 1 day ago

On this day: Kohli's double ton and Ashwin's spin deliver India's historic series win over England

Hindustan Times  

On this day, during the fourth Test of the 2016 England tour of India at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium saw the hosts seal a commanding innings and 36-run victory, clinching the five-match series 3-0, their fifth on the trot. With standout performances from Virat Kohli, Jayant Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin, India clinched their first series win over England in eight years. …

Virat Kohli finds cure to outside off-stump weakness; no concern over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for Gabba Test
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli finds cure to outside off-stump weakness; no concern over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for Gabba Test

Hindustan Times  

The Gabba in Brisbane is only one of two Test venues in Australia, apart from Sydney’s SCG, where drop-in pitches have yet to make an entry. India's Virat Kohli plays a shot The Gabba is also the scene of India’s most famous Test victory overseas, against all odds and expectations and hopes, in January 2021. With a severely depleted side …

Team India begins Brisbane Test preparation in Adelaide; Virat Kohli leads intense nets session
1 month ago

Team India begins Brisbane Test preparation in Adelaide; Virat Kohli leads intense nets session

Firstpost  

Instead of travelling to Brisbane for the third Test at Gabba that starts on 14 December, Indian cricket team decided to have a nets session in Australia as they recover from a defeat in the second Test against Australia. Image: BCCI on X Had the Adelaide Test lasted all five days, Team Indian players would have been busy playing against …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Watch: Virat Kohli injured? Batter seen bandaged in Adelaide training
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Virat Kohli injured? Batter seen bandaged in Adelaide training

India Today  

As Rohit Sharma-led India aims to extend their winning momentum in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a video of star batter Virat Kohli receiving medical attention for a possible knee niggle has left fans concerned. The clip, which emerged from India’s training session ahead of the Day-Night Test in Adelaide starting from December 6, showed the team’s medical staff bandaging Kohli’s …

India back in contention: 5 teams in home stretch of race to WTC Final
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

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

Rahul Dravid drops ominous 'big series' warning for Australia after Virat Kohli's Perth special

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Dravid has said that Virat Kohli could be in for a big series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the latter ended his poor run of form in Tests with a century in Perth. Kohli scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls which, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161 off 297 and KL Rahul's 77 off 176 helped India set Australia …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

WTC Points Table after Perth Test: India reclaim No. 1 spot with win over Australia in 1st BGT match
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTC Points Table after Perth Test: India reclaim No. 1 spot with win over Australia in 1st BGT match

Firstpost  

India outplayed Australia with bat as well as with ball in the opening match of the five-Test series of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to revive their chances of qualifying for a third consecutive ICC World Test Championship final. AP India had arrived in Australia for a marquee five-Test series on the back of a humiliating 0-3 whitewash at the hands of …

World Test Championship 2024-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for WTC final after win vs Australia in 1st Test?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

World Test Championship 2024-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for WTC final after win vs Australia in 1st Test?

The Hindu  

India beat Australia by 295 runs in the first Border-Gavaskar Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. After the victory against Australia, India jumped to the top spot in the World Test Championship standings with 61.11 percentage of points won, while Australia dropped to the second position, with 57.69 percentage of …

From 1999-2021: Recapping India's history in Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

From 1999-2021: Recapping India's history in Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

It’s time for yet another edition of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On that note, let’s look at India’s Test history in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia Tendulkar, Laxman’s fight in vain Back in 1999-00, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman scored hundreds, but could not save India from a 0-3 defeat Down Under. Rahul Dravid gives India famous win India drew …

Who's 'India's Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli this time?' Vaughan to Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir ahead of Perth Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Who's 'India's Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli this time?' Vaughan to Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir ahead of Perth Test

Hindustan Times  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes it would not be an easy task for India to register a hat-trick of wins Down Under. Having previously won their last two Test series in Australia, India are looking to once again stun the hosts, however Vaughan has highlighted major differences between the last two occasions and the current day. Ravi Shastri has …

Virat Kohli refuses to leave nets, continues to bat even as rain halts India's first practice at Perth stadium
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli refuses to leave nets, continues to bat even as rain halts India's first practice at Perth stadium

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Virat Kohli, on Tuesday, refused to leave the net, even as India's first practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth was halted due to rain. India's batsman Virat Kohli prepares to bat during the internal practice match in Perth India have so far been practicising at the WACA, the old Test venue in Perth since last …

Ravi Shastri says first two Tests crucial for India against Australia after defeat to New Zealand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri says first two Tests crucial for India against Australia after defeat to New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Perth, India "paid a heavy price for being a little complacent" against New Zealand and the team needs to start well in the first two Tests against Australia to put behind their unprecedented loss to New Zealand at home, believes Ravi Shastri. Ravi Shastri says first two Tests crucial for India against Australia after defeat to New Zealand The former …

Ravi Shastri says first two Tests crucial for India against Australia after defeat to New Zealand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri says first two Tests crucial for India against Australia after defeat to New Zealand

New Indian Express  

PERTH: India "paid a heavy price for being a little complacent" against New Zealand and the team needs to start well in the first two Tests against Australia to put behind their unprecedented loss to New Zealand at home, believes Ravi Shastri. The former captain and coach Shastri said India, who were caught "unawares" by New Zealand, would be hurting …

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury

The Hindu  

India batter KL Rahul has recovered from an injury he suffered during the side’s intra-squad match in Perth and is fit to play in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed with a video released on social media. I got a lot of time to prepare for this series and I’m really excited …

BGT: Virat Kohli passed fit after injury scare ahead of Perth practice match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BGT: Virat Kohli passed fit after injury scare ahead of Perth practice match

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli underwent scans for an injury ahead of team India’s match-simulation practice on Friday, November 15. Ahead of their match simulation practice in Perth, star batter Virat Kohli underwent scans for an injury. Despite his recent slump on form, Kohli is going to be extremely crucial for India in the upcoming Test series given his past …

Virat Kohli receives mixed signals from Ravi Shastri; ex-India coach shares bittersweet message ahead of Australia Tests
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli receives mixed signals from Ravi Shastri; ex-India coach shares bittersweet message ahead of Australia Tests

Hindustan Times  

He may be out of touch, but if you're doubting Virat Kohli, then you better watch out. The former India coach, one of Kohli's closest confidantes, has reminded the doubters of a little trivia - Virat is back where he loves batting - but at the same time, Shastri also issued a word of caution for his former coach with …

Virat Kohli reaches Perth for 1st Border-Gavaskar Test before everyone else; India to begin preparations from Tuesday
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli reaches Perth for 1st Border-Gavaskar Test before everyone else; India to begin preparations from Tuesday

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Virat Kohli touched down in Perth on Sunday evening, well ahead of the rest of his teammates, two weeks before the start of the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth from November 22 onwards. However, it is yet not known whether India captain Rohit Sharma will be travelling with the remaining Indian players, who are reportedly set …

Why Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s struggle against spin not a worry for India in BGT 2024? Explains ex-BCCI selector
2 months ago

Why Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s struggle against spin not a worry for India in BGT 2024? Explains ex-BCCI selector

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have faced severe criticism for their under-par shows against New Zealand in the recent Test series at home. Former BCCI selector MSK Prasad acknowledged Rohit and Kohli’s struggle against spin but also gave an insight which might bring a smile among the Indian cricket enthusiasts. KL Rahul falters, Dhruv Jurel shines vs Australia A Meanwhile, …

Why Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s struggle against spin not a worry for India in BGT 2024? Explains ex-BCCI selector
2 months ago

Why Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s struggle against spin not a worry for India in BGT 2024? Explains ex-BCCI selector

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have faced severe criticism for their under-par shows against New Zealand in the recent Test series at home. Former BCCI selector MSK Prasad acknowledged Rohit and Kohli’s struggle against spin but also gave an insight which might bring a smile among the Indian cricket enthusiasts. KL Rahul falters, Dhruv Jurel shines vs Australia A Meanwhile, …

Warner Warns Kohli and Rohit: 'They're at the Backend' in Australia Test Series
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2 months ago

Warner Warns Kohli and Rohit: 'They're at the Backend' in Australia Test Series

Hindustan Times  

India's top batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are facing scrutiny after their disappointing performance against New Zealand in the recent Test series. The duo, both in their late 30s, struggled to score runs, with Kohli averaging 15.50 and Sharma scoring 15.16. The loss of wickets in the series, including Mohammed Shami's injury, further compounded India's struggles. Warner expressed his …

New Zealand Triumphs Over India in Historic Series Sweep
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2 months ago

New Zealand Triumphs Over India in Historic Series Sweep

Hindustan Times  

Ajaz Patel's incredible bowling performance in the 3-0 series sweep over India surpasses his perfect 10 wickets in one innings. The 36-year-old spinner took 5-103 in the first test and 6-57 in the second, leading New Zealand to a 25-run win. Patel's performance made him the most successful visiting bowler at a single Indian ground with 25 wickets. He expressed …

Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma to retire from Test cricket after whitewash against NZ? BCCI said to take major call after…
2 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma to retire from Test cricket after whitewash against NZ? BCCI said to take major call after…

Live Mint  

BCCI could take a major decision on the future of senior Indian players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin based on their performance down under during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting this month, a report by the news agency PTI states. Reportedly, the BCCI is discussing a structured phase-out policy for the senior Indian players before the …

India's Historic Defeat to New Zealand in WTC 2023-25: A Turning Point for the Team
2 months, 1 week ago

India's Historic Defeat to New Zealand in WTC 2023-25: A Turning Point for the Team

ABP News  

New Zealand secures 3-0 clean sweep over India, dropping India to the second position in the WTC standings. India's PCT drops to 58.33 after the defeat, while New Zealand's PCT rises to 54.550. India's hopes of reaching the WTC final in 2025 are now significantly impacted, while New Zealand's chances of competing in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final …

India's batting collapse leaves them 25 runs short of completing famous 3-0 sweep
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2 months, 1 week ago

India's batting collapse leaves them 25 runs short of completing famous 3-0 sweep

The Hindu  

New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India, defeating the hosts in Mumbai. Rishabh Pant shone with a magnificent 64, while Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips took crucial wickets with their bowling. New Zealand won the opening match in Bengaluru by eight wickets and wrapped up the series in Pune with a 113-run win.

Historic Whitewash: New Zealand Dominates India in Third Test
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2 months, 1 week ago

Historic Whitewash: New Zealand Dominates India in Third Test

Hindustan Times  

India suffered a crushing 3-0 whitewash at the Wankhede Stadium against New Zealand in the third Test match. Despite a valiant fight from Rishabh Pant, who scored a half-century, India failed to hold their nerves and were bowled out for 263 runs. New Zealand secured a comfortable 147-run target thanks to strong bowling performances from Ish Sodhi and Ajaz Patel. …

Pant and Gill Lead India's Fightback, Propel Rohit Sharma & Co. To 195-5 At Lunch On Day 2
2 months, 1 week ago

Pant and Gill Lead India's Fightback, Propel Rohit Sharma & Co. To 195-5 At Lunch On Day 2

ABP News  

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill both scored a fifty each as they helped India fight back in the 3rd and final Test against New Zealand. Pant and Gill joined hands to form a 96-run partnership, putting India closer to wiping off New Zealand's lead from the first innings of the match. Despite being dropped by New Zealand's bowlers, Pant and …

Gill and Pant Orchestrate India's Domination in Mumbai Test
2 months, 1 week ago

Gill and Pant Orchestrate India's Domination in Mumbai Test

India Today  

Gill and Pant lead India to a dominant victory on Day 2 of the Mumbai Test. Gill and Pant put on a remarkable show with the bat, scoring over 90 and 80 runs respectively. New Zealand fought bravely but were unable to recover from the early collapse. The match is poised to be a thrilling contest as both teams battle …

India's Crucial Test at Home: A Pivotal Moment in the WTC Race
2 months, 1 week ago

India's Crucial Test at Home: A Pivotal Moment in the WTC Race

Hindustan Times  

India faces a stern test at home as they prepare to take on New Zealand in the third Test match. The Mumbai pitch will take a turn, with the surface drying out throughout the day. The Indian batting needs to improve their consistency and adapt to the vagaries of the pitch. The home team is desperate to reclaim home glory …

India's batting woes intensify as New Zealand looms large in the Test series preview
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2 months, 1 week ago

India's batting woes intensify as New Zealand looms large in the Test series preview

The Hindu  

India finds itself in a precarious position when it comes to qualifying for the World Test Championship final. They need to win four of the remaining six Tests, including the Wankhede Test, to have a clear passage into the WTC final. The conditions at the Wankhede Stadium are set to be starkly different than the hometowners are used to, posing …

WTC Points at Stake as India Look to Avoid Whitewash Against New Zealand
2 months, 1 week ago

WTC Points at Stake as India Look to Avoid Whitewash Against New Zealand

India Today  

India faces an unprecedented home challenge in the must-win third Test against New Zealand-a battle for pride and a chance to dispel doubts about their ability to counter top-tier spin. With a series whitewash looming, India's batsmen and bowlers alike are under pressure to adapt and deliver, aiming to prove their resilience on a spin-friendly Wankhede pitch that could decide …

New Zealand Coach Hopeful of India Whitewash and WTC Final
2 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand Coach Hopeful of India Whitewash and WTC Final

India Today  

New Zealand coach Gary Stead is hoping that his side can make it to the World Test Championship final by winning their remaining matches against India. New Zealand will have the chance to become the first team in 24 years to blank India in a home Test series after South Africa did it in 2000. Stead believes that his side …

New Zealand Triumphs in India, Stunned Indian Legends
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand Triumphs in India, Stunned Indian Legends

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan expresses concern over India's faltering form after their home Test series defeat to New Zealand. He urges senior players to step up and deliver in the ultimate format of the game. New Zealand's Mitchell Santner shines with 6 wickets and 13 runs in the match, securing a convincing victory for the visitors.

India's Shining Performance Denies New Zealand the WTC Throne
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Shining Performance Denies New Zealand the WTC Throne

Deccan Chronicle  

India's hopes of retaining the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot suffered a major blow after they suffered a historic test series defeat against New Zealand. Despite losing the series 113 runs, India fought bravely and put up a fight before succumbing to the hosts' batting prowess. New Zealand's win dented India's chances of reaching the WTC final, which will …

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