Pallekele Test: India target first away series whitewash in rain-hit Kandy
7 years, 7 months ago

Pallekele Test: India target first away series whitewash in rain-hit Kandy

India Today  

Virat Kohli and his men stand on the cusp of history, aiming to become the first Indian team to complete a whitewash in an overseas three-Test series when they meet a below-par Sri Lanka in the third and final match, starting on Saturday. India have won the first two Tests by comprehensive margins - by 304 runs in Galle and by an innings and 53 runs in Colombo. By including pacers Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Gamage in their squad, replacing the injured duo of Nuwan Pradeep and Rangana Herath, the Lankans are aiming to strike back with pace. The nature of the pitch may prompt Kohli to play his third specialist seamer in Bhuvneshwar Kumar in place of the suspended Ravindra Jadeja.

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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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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 …

'My only worry when I see them playing Test cricket...': Ganguly's frustration with Gill, Rahul; Jaiswal escapes wrath
1 week, 5 days ago

'My only worry when I see them playing Test cricket...': Ganguly's frustration with Gill, Rahul; Jaiswal escapes wrath

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged India's star batters to pull up their socks in Test cricket and get their individual averages higher, which would in turn help the team win more often in the longest format. Sourav Ganguly has said that India need their batters to fire to win more Test matches "My only worry when I see …

Watch: Virat Kohli waves at Anushka Sharma during drinks break in IND vs NZ final
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Watch: Virat Kohli waves at Anushka Sharma during drinks break in IND vs NZ final

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen waving at his Bollywood actor wife Anushka Sharma during the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand on Sunday, March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bat first in the all-important game as India skipper Rohit Sharma lost …

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England

ABP News  

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that a fit-again Virat Kohli’s return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI here on Sunday. India had taken a 1-0 lead after their four-wicket win at Nagpur and there was good news for the fans as batting …

India vs England: Virat Kohli set to return after knee niggle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India vs England: Virat Kohli set to return after knee niggle

Hindustan Times  

Cuttack: Delirium swept across Barabati Stadium at the sight of Virat Kohli, stepping on to the turf and heading straight to the nets for an extended session. The scenario hasn’t changed much despite Shreyas Iyer impressing with his fifty at Nagpur, but Kohli needs a good score to unshackle himself and lend more stability to India’s middle-order batting. After two …

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli's Struggles In Cuttack – A Look At His Stats
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli's Struggles In Cuttack – A Look At His Stats

ABP News  

The second ODI between India and England will take place at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Team India started IND vs ENG ODI series on a winning note, just as they did in the T20I series, securing a four-wicket victory in the opening match in Nagpur. Virat Kohli's unfavorable record in Cuttack Despite his dominance across various venues worldwide, Virat Kohli's …

Watch: Virat Kohli tries his best in fitness test before missing Nagpur ODI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Virat Kohli tries his best in fitness test before missing Nagpur ODI

India Today  

A heavily strapped up Virat Kohli was seen trying his best during a fitness test in Nagpur on Thursday, February 6 before being ruled of the first ODI between India and England. Kohli's absence in the first ODI was confirmed by Rohit Sharma at the toss as the Indian captain informed that the star batter was struggling with a right …

India's Rohit insists struggles 'nothing new' ahead of England ODIs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Rohit insists struggles 'nothing new' ahead of England ODIs

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday insisted his recent Test struggles were just part of the "ups and downs" of a long career as he looks to rediscover his form in three one-day internationals against England. Rohit and former captain Virat Kohli, who both retired from T20 internationals following India's World Cup win in the shortest format last year, …

5th T20: Abhishek Sharma leaves an indelible mark; Shami gets first wicket on return but Samson fails again
1 month, 3 weeks ago

5th T20: Abhishek Sharma leaves an indelible mark; Shami gets first wicket on return but Samson fails again

Firstpost  

Abhishek Sharma continued his impressive form in Team India jersey, leaving a lasting impact with a blistering knock of 135 from just 54 balls. Here is how the Indian players fared: Aced the test: Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy Remember those days in the late 2000s, when virtual cricket games became a fad? India opener …

5th T20: Abhishek Sharma leaves an indelible mark; Shami gets first wicket on return but Samson fails again
1 month, 3 weeks ago

5th T20: Abhishek Sharma leaves an indelible mark; Shami gets first wicket on return but Samson fails again

Firstpost  

Abhishek Sharma continued his impressive form in Team India jersey, leaving a lasting impact with a blistering knock of 135 from just 54 balls. Abhishek Sharma's player of the match performance propelled India to a 4-1 win over England in T20Is. Here is how the Indian players fared: Aced the test: Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Varun …

England tour of India: India vs England fifth Twenty20 international in Mumbai on February 2, 2025
1 month, 4 weeks ago

England tour of India: India vs England fifth Twenty20 international in Mumbai on February 2, 2025

The Hindu  

Irresistible Abhishek Sharma toppled records en route a 54-ball 135, the second-fastest century and the highest score by an Indian batter in T20Is, as the hosts crushed a feeble England by150 runs in the fifth T20I to take the series 4-1 in Mumbai on Sunday. The 24-year-old Abhishek looked set to break Rohit Sharma’s record for the fastest T20I hundred …

All-round Abhishek seals 4-1 win for India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

All-round Abhishek seals 4-1 win for India

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Abhishek Sharma lit up the Wankhede Stadium with boundaries as India beat England by 150 runs in the fifth and final T20I to win the series 4-1. The Punjab batter smashed his second T20I century, this time 135 runs from 54 balls, before taking 2/3 as England were bundled out for 97 in the chase of 248. Opting to …

IND vs ENG: Abhishek Sharma breaks Suryakumar Yadav's record with 17-ball 50
1 month, 4 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Abhishek Sharma breaks Suryakumar Yadav's record with 17-ball 50

India Today  

Abhishek Sharma broke India captain Suryakumar Yadav's record as he hit a 17-ball 50 against England during the Mumbai T20I on Sunday, February 2. Abhishek's effort meant that this was the fastest fifty 50 by an Indian at home as he put the English bowlers to the sword. Abhishek would continue to play his strokes after reaching the landmark as …

Watch: Virat Kohli focuses on backfoot game, plays cracking shots at Delhi nets
2 months ago

Watch: Virat Kohli focuses on backfoot game, plays cracking shots at Delhi nets

India Today  

Superstar batter Virat Kohli was seen playing a range of backfoot shots in the nets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during his first training session with the Delhi team. ðŸ”å pic.twitter.com/5A7vjOsc59 — Virat Kohli Fan Club January 28, 2025 Before heading to Delhi, Kohli trained with former India batting coach and all-rounder Sanjay Bangar in Alibaug, Mumbai. During India's recent …

Ahead of Ranji comeback, Kohli summons former India batting coach Bangar for help
2 months ago

Ahead of Ranji comeback, Kohli summons former India batting coach Bangar for help

The Hindu  

Sanjay Bangar was a ringside witness to Virat Kohli's peak as an international cricketer between 2014 to 2019 and it was hardly surprising to find the former India batting coach being summoned by the star for a special net session ahead of his Ranji Trophy comeback after more than 12 years. Kohli's national team colleagues like skipper Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi …

Tilak Varma breaks Virat Kohli's T20I record after Chennai heroics vs England
2 months ago

Tilak Varma breaks Virat Kohli's T20I record after Chennai heroics vs England

India Today  

Tilak Varma shattered Virat Kohli's India record and the world record for the most runs in T20Is without being dismissed during his unbeaten 72-run knock against England in a thrilling two-wicket victory in the second T20I in Chennai. Tilak also broke Virat Kohli's record to become the Indian batter with the most runs across four consecutive T20I innings, amassing an …

IND vs ENG: From Abhishek and Arshdeep shining to Pandya and Surya underwhelming, India's hits and misses in 1st T20
2 months, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG: From Abhishek and Arshdeep shining to Pandya and Surya underwhelming, India's hits and misses in 1st T20

Firstpost  

Following Team India’s clinical seven-wicket victory over England in the opening game of the five-match Twenty20 International series, we take a look at how members of the Indian playing XI fared at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. While India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a 34-ball 79 in the first T20I against England, all-rounder Hardik Pandya was expensive with the ball as he …

Abhishek Sharma zeroes in on 'team environment' in 'special mention' for coach Gambhir, Suryakumar after win vs England
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2 months, 1 week ago

Abhishek Sharma zeroes in on 'team environment' in 'special mention' for coach Gambhir, Suryakumar after win vs England

Hindustan Times  

Abhishek Sharma’s sensational 34-ball 79 played a pivotal role in India’s dominant seven-wicket victory over England in the first T20I on Wednesday. Kolkata, Jan 22 : India's Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the 1st T20I match against England, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Reacting to his innings in the post-match chat with Ravi Shastri and Deep Dasgupta, …

Cricket-India blitz England led by Abhishek's superb hitting
2 months, 1 week ago

Cricket-India blitz England led by Abhishek's superb hitting

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA, - Opener Abhishek Sharma's sensational power-hitting secured India's comprehensive seven-wicket victory against England in the opening T20 International at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Cricket-India blitz England led by Abhishek's superb hitting The left-hander clobbered eight sixes and five fours in his scintillating 79 off 34 balls as India chased down a modest 133-run target in 12.5 overs. Left-arm …

Sunil Gavaskar: White-ball performances should not blind us to the deficiencies in Test cricket
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar: White-ball performances should not blind us to the deficiencies in Test cricket

The Hindu  

What a pleasure it was to be at the start of the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of the Wankhede Stadium. These need to be addressed too, as the new cycle for the World Test Championship final begins with the five-Test match series against England from mid-June. Travel in England is by road almost every time, and the India team …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli punched his thigh and furiously let out an expletive, directed at himself, as he fatally nicked a ball outside off-stump for the eighth time in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The length and back-of-a-length balls on and outside off-stump, which accounted for seven of Kohli’s eight dismissals in the series, were the most frequently bowled deliveries to him. Out …

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 …

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 …

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted on the streets of Sydney on New Year's Eve ahead of the upcoming IND vs AUS 5th Border-Gavaskar Test. Virat Kohli's performance in BGT series In the first Test, Kohli delivered an impressive performance in the second innings, staying not out at 100 runs from 143 balls. In the fourth Test, Kohli made …

WATCH: Jaiswal-Kohli's avoidable mix-up results in opener getting run-out, misses out on a well-deserved ton
3 months ago

WATCH: Jaiswal-Kohli's avoidable mix-up results in opener getting run-out, misses out on a well-deserved ton

India TV News  

WATCH: Jaiswal-Kohli's avoidable mix-up results in opener getting run-out, misses out on a well-deserved ton The 102-run partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli ended with a horrible mix-up resulting in a run-out as India ended up handing the advantage to Australia before the stumps on Day 2 of the fourth Test. India lost all the momentum they got with …

Boxing Day Test: Virat Kohli looks rock solid in nets, urges fans not to make noise
3 months, 1 week 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 …

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan
3 months, 1 week ago

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket comes amidst a heated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. While the spinner has been a star for India on several tours of Australia, found success in England, and helped establish an era of dominance at home, he still signals the first of a generation of Indian cricketers who have never taken part in what was once …

Virat Kohli's intense batting practice, Jaiswal takes guidance ahead of Boxing Day Test
3 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli's intense batting practice, Jaiswal takes guidance ahead of Boxing Day Test

India Today  

Ahead of the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test at the MCG, the Indian team put in a solid day of practice, with Virat Kohli’s batting session drawing the most attention. His fluidity and rhythm in the middle were reminiscent of his dominant performance on Day 1 of the practice session, signalling that he was in excellent form and ready for the …

IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's historic Test record at MCG
3 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's historic Test record at MCG

India Today  

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of a massive record going into India’s fourth Test against Pat Cummins’ Australia, starting Thursday, December 26. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record with 449 runs from five Tests at an average of 44.90 and a strike-rate of 58.69 with a hundred and three fifties. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage Kohli is …

IND vs AUS 4th Test: KL Rahul's Freak Injury Scare Caught On Camera - WATCH
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3 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test: KL Rahul's Freak Injury Scare Caught On Camera - WATCH

ABP News  

The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia is set to take place from December 16 onwards at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, Team India is facing a potential setback as their star keeper-batter KL Rahul, who has been in outstanding form throughout IND vs AUS Test series, sustained an injury during a practice session. Team …

Virat Kohli's batting woes addressed by ex-India batting coach Bangar ahead of 4th Test: ‘Wait for the bowler… do not…’
3 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli's batting woes addressed by ex-India batting coach Bangar ahead of 4th Test: ‘Wait for the bowler… do not…’

Hindustan Times  

Rain came to India's rescue in the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane, as both sides settled for a draw on the final day. India's Virat Kohli walks off the field after losing his wicket during play on day three of the third cricket Test vs Australia. The first innings saw opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh …

Out-of-form Kohli and Rohit can't be jettisoned, compared to Ashwin, due to lack of competition
3 months, 1 week ago

Out-of-form Kohli and Rohit can't be jettisoned, compared to Ashwin, due to lack of competition

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, despite struggling with form, continue to be best batting options for the Indian cricket team and cannot be compared to R Ashwin who retired due to lack of chances. After a rip-roaring start to his career that included hundreds in his first two Test innings, he fought losing battles with consistency and looked set to …

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Gabba Test: India struggles at 201/7 at tea on Day 4, need 45 runs to avoid follow-on
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3 months, 1 week ago

Gabba Test: India struggles at 201/7 at tea on Day 4, need 45 runs to avoid follow-on

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Ravindra Jadeja stonewalled the Australian bowlers with a characteristically doughty fifty, carrying India to 201 for seven at tea on a rain-interrupted fourth day of the third Test here on Tuesday. Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy added 53 runs for the seventh wicket, ensuring that KL Rahul's classy 84 will not go in vain. However, a slice of misfortune …

India vs Aus 3rd Test Day 4: Rain plays spoilsport, what it means for India?
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Aus 3rd Test Day 4: Rain plays spoilsport, what it means for India?

Live Mint  

to comIndia vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4: India reached 167-6 at lunch on day four of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday. As the ‘Men in Blue’ continue struggle to regain ground on fourth day, rain is playing spoilsport in the match in Brisbane. The match has been stopped twice due to mild rain showers on the fourth …

3rd Test, Day 4: Rahul, Jadeja and Bumrah-Deep blitz helps India avoid follow-on
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

3rd Test, Day 4: Rahul, Jadeja and Bumrah-Deep blitz helps India avoid follow-on

India Today  

KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja's fifties and a blitz from Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah for the final wicket ensured that India avoided the follow-on in the 3rd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Tuesday, December 17. Rahul's 84 and Jadeja's 77 kept the hosts at bay before 39 runs from Bumrah and Deep completely left them frustrated, leaving the …

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics

India TV News  

Credit where it's due. Apart from Rahul's brilliant knock, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep also played a huge role in taking India past 246 in the first innings. For India, Rahul attended the press conference at the end of day's play and revealed the mantra of his success in overseas Test matches. Meanwhile, India celebrated avoiding the follow-on but after …

Brisbane Test: On rainy day, cold reality for India’s top order
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Brisbane Test: On rainy day, cold reality for India’s top order

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane: Between the grey skies, rain, sunshine and 33.1 overs, India found a way to slip up on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. India skipper Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul walk off as play is finally called off due to bad light on the rain-hit Day 3 of the Brisbane Test against Australia. The …

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, BGT 2024-25: Rain forecast, predicted playing XI for Brisbane; Will Rohit Sharma open?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, BGT 2024-25: Rain forecast, predicted playing XI for Brisbane; Will Rohit Sharma open?

Live Mint  

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma's batting position will be the topic of discussion as India gear up to face the Brisbane Test against Australia in the Gabba in the third Test, starting on Saturday. India vs Australia 3rd Test: Jadeja vs Ashwin vs Sundar While senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar looked steady without doing much in …

Virat Kohli one century away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's records, set to join elite list of players
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Virat Kohli finds cure to outside off-stump weakness; no concern over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for Gabba Test
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Everyone knows Virat Kohli’s weakness’: Mohammed Kaif
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Decisive footwork, off-stump discipline: Inside Virat Kohli's Brisbane nets session
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Decisive footwork, off-stump discipline: Inside Virat Kohli's Brisbane nets session

India Today  

Virat Kohli seems to be all set for the Brisbane Test as the star batter engaged in an intense and focused nets session on Thursday, December 12. The Indian team would engage in their first training session in the city on Thursday and the focus was primarily on Kohli. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full coverage Kohli was seen delivering a pep …

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Team India begins Brisbane Test preparation in Adelaide; Virat Kohli leads intense nets session
3 months, 2 weeks 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 vs Australia, 2nd Test: What cost ’adamant’ Virat Kohli in Adelaide?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: What cost ’adamant’ Virat Kohli in Adelaide?

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's struggle against the deliveries outside off-stump was once again exposed as the former Indian captain perished for just seven on the opening day of the second pink-ball Test against Australia on Friday in Adelaide. After KL Rahul departed for a gritty 37 off 63 balls, all eyes were Kohli as he walked out at the Adelaide Oval much …

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc equals Pedro Collins after dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal in Adelaide
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc equals Pedro Collins after dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal in Adelaide

Live Mint  

Mitchell Starc equalled former West Indies pacer Pedro Collins for most wickets on the first ball of a Test match when the Australian pacer got better of India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Friday at the Adelaide Oval in the second game of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Both Rahul and Jaiswal were highly successful in the first Test Perth with a …

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