Virat Kohli on day-night Test: Fielding will be challenging
5 years, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli on day-night Test: Fielding will be challenging

The Hindu  

Team India is trying to have the best of two worlds for its maiden pink ball day-night Test against Bangladesh. India captain Virat Kohli reasoned that the pink ball will throw challenges throughout the game if one isn’t used to it. That’s the only difference of playing a day-night Test in India.” Saying ‘yes’ to pink ball India had refused to play a day-night Test in Adelaide in 2018 citing lack of experience. You can’t say we will play a pink ball Test in a week’s time two days before getting on to a plane.

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If Virat Kohli retires from Tests, India will lose big: Clarke backs star batter
2 days, 6 hours ago

If Virat Kohli retires from Tests, India will lose big: Clarke backs star batter

India Today  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that if star India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket it will only be India’s loss. After slamming an unbeaten century in the first Test in Perth, Kohli’s weakness outside off stump was exploited by the Australian bowlers as the star batter continued to be dismissed in a similar fashion. If I was …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era
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4 days, 23 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era

Hindustan Times  

For the first time, India will not figure in the race for top honours in the World Test Championship. India’s next cycle will begin, ironically enough, in England in June, with a five-match faceoff against the hosts, and end in early 2027 when Australia visit them for another of the five-Test showdowns that is becoming the norm in Tests involving …

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

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’
6 days, 3 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 - …

Virat Kohli in 'no mood' to retire, but may not be able to justify selection for England tour: 'It would be very hard…'
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6 days, 5 hours ago

Virat Kohli in 'no mood' to retire, but may not be able to justify selection for England tour: 'It would be very hard…'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli’s struggles in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy have intensified questions about the future of his Test career. India's Virat Kohli reacts on his dismissal on day two of the fifth Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground At 36, Kohli’s poor run has raised concerns about whether he could retain his place in the side …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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6 days, 6 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remained reserved about the future of superstar batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket, stating that it is up to the players to decide their own futures. Addressing the press after India’s six-wicket loss in the Sydney Test, which led to conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir said he is confident that the two …

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

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 …

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

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket
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Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to "rest" for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During the toss, Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the visitors' captain, and it was then that he revealed Rohit decided to "rest" from the crucial Sydney Test, where India have a chance to level the five-match series and …

What is Pink Test being played between India and Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground?
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What is Pink Test being played between India and Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground?

The Hindu  

The Sydney Cricket Ground and the Australian team caps were adorned in pink ahead of the fifth and final Test against India. The first Test of the year played at the Sydney Cricket Ground is known as the ‘Pink Test’. The purpose of the Pink Test is to raise awareness about breast cancer. The inaugural Pink Test took place in …

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test
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1 week, 3 days 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 …

‘Seniors haven't made the contribution… It all depends on selectors': Gavaskar's indirect nudge at Rohit, Kohli
1 week, 4 days ago

‘Seniors haven't made the contribution… It all depends on selectors': Gavaskar's indirect nudge at Rohit, Kohli

Hindustan Times  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar dissected Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Australia's Usman Khawaja takes a catch to dismiss India's Virat Kohli on day five of the fourth Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Indian batting maestro scored 36 and 5 at MCG as India suffered a crushing 184-run …

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing
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1 week, 6 days ago

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing

Hindustan Times  

It hasn't been a series to remember for Rohit Sharma so far. Amid the chatter, Virat Kohli sparked a fresh hope among fans on social media as his animated field gestures on Day 4 of the fourth Test left fans wondering if he had taken over the captaincy role again. India's Virat Kohli reacts on day four of the fourth …

‘Indisciplined’ Virat Kohli admits to his mistakes in BGT 2024-25, says ‘last 2-3 innings haven’t gone the way I wanted’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Indisciplined’ Virat Kohli admits to his mistakes in BGT 2024-25, says ‘last 2-3 innings haven’t gone the way I wanted’

Live Mint  

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli admitted to his mistakes in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the former India captain failed to make an impact in one of his favourite parts of the world. Many of Kohli's dismissals came via balls outside off-stump, drawing severe criticism from former cricketers, especially Sunil Gavaskar. “The idea is to get stuck in, go in …

Virat Kohli on poor form during IND vs AUS: Have not been disciplined enough
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli on poor form during IND vs AUS: Have not been disciplined enough

The Hindu  

India batter Virat Kohli said not allowing himself to settle in at the crease has been the root cause of his string of low scores against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. And that’s the challenge Test cricket brings,” Kohli said ahead of the fourth Test in Melbourne. The 36-year-old added that India will head into the Boxing Day Test with …

‘I haven’t been disciplined': Virat Kohli accepts mistake, says his pride is hurt in Australia
2 weeks, 2 days ago

‘I haven’t been disciplined': Virat Kohli accepts mistake, says his pride is hurt in Australia

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli promised to grind it out in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne to get back amongst runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's Virat Kohli looks on Kohli said he takes pride in rising to the challenge of Test cricket in different conditions and would look to bring that quality into play in the remaining two Tests of this …

How Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma geared up for MCG Test: Abhishek Nayar reveals
2 weeks, 2 days ago

How Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma geared up for MCG Test: Abhishek Nayar reveals

India Today  

Team India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar shared insights into the preparation strategies of veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the Boxing Day Test. However, Nayar emphasised that experienced players like Kohli and Sharma often need some time at the crease to settle and find their rhythm. When a player gets a start, his game looks entirely different,” …

Haven't been disciplined enough: Virat Kohli makes bold admission in Melbourne Test
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Haven't been disciplined enough: Virat Kohli makes bold admission in Melbourne Test

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli has made a bold admission regarding his inconsistent run with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Speaking ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Kohli acknowledged that he had not been disciplined enough with his batting on the livelier pitches in Australia, which has been reflected in his inconsistent performances this series. Kohli …

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit focusses on fine-tuning defence ahead of Boxing Day clash
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit focusses on fine-tuning defence ahead of Boxing Day clash

The Hindu  

A city that can throw up four seasons in a single day decided to stick to the straight and the narrow on Tuesday. Melbourne’s whimsical skies turned a bright shade of blue, the sunlight was of the blinding type, hardly a leaf stirred, and as the dry heat rose, a whiff of eucalyptus scent wafted in from the trees of …

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 …

India batter with bittersweet MCG connection on verge of rare hat-trick in 4th Test which even Kohli, Sachin can't claim
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India batter with bittersweet MCG connection on verge of rare hat-trick in 4th Test which even Kohli, Sachin can't claim

Hindustan Times  

Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli possess the kind of record against Australia one can only wish for. Indian players celebrates the wicket of Australia's Nathan McSweeney during play on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane However, despite all that the two quintessential superstars of Indian batting have achieved, the one …

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Boxing Day Test: Fans wait for Kohli’s ‘Kingly’ outing at MCG
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Boxing Day Test: Fans wait for Kohli’s ‘Kingly’ outing at MCG

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, Kohli, Kohli….the chants from 90000 fervent fans still reverberate in the ear when you step into the fabled MCG, even two years after the former Indian skipper pulled off a stunning heist against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022. Boxing Day Test: Fans wait for Kohli’s ‘Kingly’ outing at MCG Back then, Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 82 off 53 …

Virat Kohli's intense batting practice, Jaiswal takes guidance ahead of Boxing Day Test
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

KL Rahul gets hit on finger in fresh injury scare for India days before Boxing Day Test
2 weeks, 6 days ago

KL Rahul gets hit on finger in fresh injury scare for India days before Boxing Day Test

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul was seen getting some treatment on his arm in the nets while batting in what seems like a fresh injury scare for India going into the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India's KL Rahul reacts during day five of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India at The Gabba in Brisbane on …

India vs Australia Pink Ball Test review in stats: Mitchell Starc on target
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India vs Australia Pink Ball Test review in stats: Mitchell Starc on target

The Hindu  

2 The number of bowlers who have the distinction of claiming a wicket off the very first ball of a Test match on three separate occasions. Bowlers claiming a wicket off the very first ball of a Test match on multiple occasions Dism Bowler For Opp Venue Date Result 3 Pedro Collins WI Ban Dhaka 8 Dec 2002 Won Ban …

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli bats at extra net session after first innings failure at Gabba
3 weeks, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli bats at extra net session after first innings failure at Gabba

India Today  

Former captain Virat Kohli and youngster Shubman Gill were at the nets on Tuesday morning even as KL Rahul was battling it out in the middle, resisting the Australian charge on Day 4 of the third Test. Kohli and Gill made use of time to bat at the nets in an extra training session at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane. …

‘Looking to test my patience?’ Sachin Tendulkar’s old video offers Virat Kohli valuable advice for BGT in Australia
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Looking to test my patience?’ Sachin Tendulkar’s old video offers Virat Kohli valuable advice for BGT in Australia

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's poor shot selection in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been questionable. Although the former India captain scored an unbeaten century in the first Test in Perth, Kohli was guilty of chasing deliveries wide of the off-stump in Adelaide and Brisbane, which led to his dismissals. Legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who is currently on commentating duty in the ongoing India …

IND vs AUS: Kohli's outside off-stump struggles continue with Gabba Test dismissal, Gavaskar urges batter to be patient
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals
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3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

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 …

Virat Kohli asked to follow Sachin Tendulkar’s Sydney template in Brisbane, Sunil Gavaskar says, ‘If he plays like…’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli asked to follow Sachin Tendulkar’s Sydney template in Brisbane, Sunil Gavaskar says, ‘If he plays like…’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's weaknesses against the deliveries outside the off-stump were exposed in Adelaide when the former India captain was caught off-guard against the likes of Scott Boland, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. Legendary Sunil Gavaskar came up with solution for Kohli, urging the right-hander to follow Sachin Tendulkar's Sydney template from 2004 where the Little Master refrained from playing shots …

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 …

‘Everyone knows Virat Kohli’s weakness’: Mohammed Kaif
4 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Decisive footwork, off-stump discipline: Inside Virat Kohli's Brisbane nets session
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

Indian batters focus on red-ball preparations in Adelaide before Brisbane Test
1 month ago

Indian batters focus on red-ball preparations in Adelaide before Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, Reeling from their humiliating 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test, the under-fire Indian batters, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, turned their attention to red-ball preparations with an intensive net session here on Tuesday, aiming to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. HT Image While Australia moved to Brisbane for the third Test from Saturday, the Indian team …

Virat Kohli makes critical changes ahead of Gabba Test: Harbhajan breaks it down
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1 month ago

Virat Kohli makes critical changes ahead of Gabba Test: Harbhajan breaks it down

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli is training hard in the nets ahead of the 3rd Test vs Australia. The Gabba pitch will also have a lot of pace and bounce to offer and the batters need to have a strong back-foot game. Harbhajan, who has played a lot of cricket with Kohli, highlighted that he has been a front-foot batter …

India vs Australia second Test: Another sobering defeat for India in pink ball Test at Adelaide
1 month ago

India vs Australia second Test: Another sobering defeat for India in pink ball Test at Adelaide

The Hindu  

India’s travails with the pink ball under Adelaide skies got a second episode over the weekend. If the 2020 outing and the meagre score of 36 are inextricably linked, the second Test of the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series moved towards another sobering defeat. Even as the bowlers tried to pull back from the second day despite Harshit Rana’s expensive overs, …

India's pink-ball frailties exposed under floodlights – Has anything changed since the catastrophe of 36 all out?
1 month ago

India's pink-ball frailties exposed under floodlights – Has anything changed since the catastrophe of 36 all out?

Hindustan Times  

Played two, lost two. The Indian team has plenty to adapt to when it comes to playing pink-ball Tests away from home The December 2020 day-night Test against Tim Paine’s outfit was only India’s second of that kind. Between then and this latest pink-ball disaster, India hosted two night Tests – against England in Ahmedabad in February 2021 and against …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

2nd Test: Australia crush India in pink-ball fortress, storm back to level series
1 month ago

2nd Test: Australia crush India in pink-ball fortress, storm back to level series

India Today  

Australia needed just two and a half days to shatter India's confidence and storm back into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. With a belligerent century from Travis Head and hostile spells by Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, Australia thrashed India by 10 wickets to level the five-match series 1-1, securing a dominant victory on Day 3 -- Sunday, December 8. Nitish …

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

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

India Today  

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

AUS vs IND, Pink-ball Test: Sunil Gavaskar's advice on how Day-night Tests can thrive
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, Pink-ball Test: Sunil Gavaskar's advice on how Day-night Tests can thrive

India Today  

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar shared a suggestion for pink-ball Tests, saying that the matches should be hosted in cities with a “busy corporate life”. Gavaskar also suggested that a series comprising four to five Tests can have one Day-Night Test. “One pink-ball Test in a four-match and five-match series should be fine,” Gavaskar added. Australia keep dominating Day-Night Tests Australia …

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

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

India Today  

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

Pink Ball Vs Red Ball in Test Cricket: How pink ball is different?
1 month ago

Pink Ball Vs Red Ball in Test Cricket: How pink ball is different?

India Today  

India and Australia are locking horns in the second Test of the ongoing five-match Test series between the two teams at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Notably, a day/night Test is played with a pink ball rather than the usual red ball used in Test cricket which adds to the excitement of the game. Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee also …

Adelaide Test: India wins toss, Rohit elects to bat first; Ashwin, Gill come in
1 month ago

Adelaide Test: India wins toss, Rohit elects to bat first; Ashwin, Gill come in

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at Adelaide Oval, which will be a pink-ball, day and night affair.The Adelaide Test sees India entering with both a mental and physical edge, following a dominant performance in the first Test led by Jasprit Bumrah's bowling …

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