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Pujara spots team India's biggest concern ahead of Boxing Day Test
7 hours, 20 minutes ago

Pujara spots team India's biggest concern ahead of Boxing Day Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: The Indian team in Australia lacks a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said on Monday and called it the side's biggest concerns heading into the last two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The visitors have been relying heavily on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to get them wickets and while …

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The ability to take 20 wickets is not that good in Indian team: Cheteshwar Pujara
18 hours, 25 minutes ago

The ability to take 20 wickets is not that good in Indian team: Cheteshwar Pujara

New Indian Express  

"We will have to think about that, because if you want to win a Test match, then you have to take 20 wickets, and the ability to take 20 wickets is not that good, the supporting role of the other bowlers is not good, so we will have to improve that as soon as possible, and how that will be, …

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Rohit should change his tactics, be more attacking batting at No. 6: Ravi Shastri
1 day, 8 hours ago

Rohit should change his tactics, be more attacking batting at No. 6: Ravi Shastri

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: With skipper Rohit Sharma struggling to decipher a way to score runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former India coach Ravi Shastri says the stylish batter should go in with a clear mindset, change his tactics, and attack the bowlers. "I would like to see Rohit Sharma, his tactics change a bit because he can still be extremely dangerous at …

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McSweeney had a hard start in his career: Vaughan suggests alternate batting position
1 day, 18 hours ago

McSweeney had a hard start in his career: Vaughan suggests alternate batting position

India Today  

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan felt bad for Nathan McSweeney for getting dropped from Australia's Test side. I feel for the kid, because of all the people that I've seen come into Test cricket over the last 10 years, I don't think anyone's been given a harder challenge," Vaughan told Fox Sports. McSweeney smacks 4 fours in an over: read …

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Cheteshwar Pujara concerned about Indian bowling combination for MCG Test
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1 day, 18 hours ago

Cheteshwar Pujara concerned about Indian bowling combination for MCG Test

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara is concerned about India's bowling prowess going into the Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India are playing their 4th Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, having drawn the previous Test match at the Gabba. Speaking on Star Sports before the Boxing Day game, Pujara has raised alarms about the depth …

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Chasing Mt. Sachin: The numbers at the root of Joe’s runaway renaissance
2 days, 12 hours ago

Chasing Mt. Sachin: The numbers at the root of Joe’s runaway renaissance

The Hindu  

The England men’s cricket team is scheduled to play 22 Tests over the next 26 months, a figure indicative of how well the longest format is thriving. All-time record Player Span Matches Runs Highest score Average Centuries Sachin Tendulkar 1989-2013 200 15921 248* 53.78 51 Ricky Ponting 1995-2012 168 13378 257 51.85 41 Jacques Kallis 1995-2013 166 13289 224 55.37 …

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AUS vs IND: Travis Head credits Sussex learning for batting transformation
2 days, 18 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Travis Head credits Sussex learning for batting transformation

India Today  

Travis Head, Australia’s in-form batter, credits a significant mindset shift during his stint with Sussex for the resurgence in his Test career. Head endured a tough phase early in his career, including being dropped from the Australian squad ahead of the Sydney Test during the BGT 2020/21, after his dismal performance in th Boxing Day Test. "I lost my contract, …

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Bangladesh record maiden T20I clean sweep against West Indies, hammer hosts by 80 runs in series finale
3 days, 18 hours ago

Bangladesh record maiden T20I clean sweep against West Indies, hammer hosts by 80 runs in series finale

India TV News  

After a 102 all-out batting display in the second T20I, the West Indies surrendered once again amid abject performances with the bat to lose the series finale at Arnos Vale in St Vincent by 80 runs as Bangladesh registered their first-ever clean sweep against the two-time world Test champions. You never count the West Indies out in a T20I match, …

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Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney
3 days, 18 hours ago

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney

India Today  

Australia’s chid selector George Bailey has addressed the decision to replace Nathan McSweeney with 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the Boxing Day Test against India, explaining that the move was intended to bring a "point of difference" to the squad. Australia recently announced their 15-member team for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Konstas coming in for Mcsweeny, …

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SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town
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3 days, 18 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town

India Today  

Pakistan showcased a commanding performance to clinch an ODI series victory against South Africa with an 81-run win on December 20 at Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. A stellar batting display, led by the likes of Babar Azam, captain Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, coupled with a sensational bowling spell by Shaheen Afridi, sealed Pakistan’s third consecutive ODI …

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DSP Siraj has been promoted here too: Harbhajan on Nathan Lyon-Jasprit Bumrah banter
5 days, 18 hours ago

DSP Siraj has been promoted here too: Harbhajan on Nathan Lyon-Jasprit Bumrah banter

India Today  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh had fun while commentating on Day 4 of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. Harbhajan joined in on the banter between Nathan Lyon and Jasprit Bumrah over Mohammed Siraj's batting position in India's first innings on Tuesday, December 17. | Scorecard | It all began when Nathan Lyon asked …

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Chandigarh man's viral post has Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai's attention
5 days, 18 hours ago

Chandigarh man's viral post has Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai's attention

India Today  

Tech titans Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai reacted to a Chandigarh man’s now-viral post. But jokes apart, that’s another story.” Take a look at the post here: name a better comeback than ‘google it’ pic.twitter.com/VrKTb7JWNK — Deepak Kumaar December 17, 2024 The video of the sharp reply got Sundar Pichai’s attention. Saving the follow on with Deep!” Elon Musk joined …

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Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?
5 days, 18 hours 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 …

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Virat Kohli experiences alarming dip in batting average as struggles continue in Test cricket
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6 days, 7 hours ago

Virat Kohli experiences alarming dip in batting average as struggles continue in Test cricket

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli’s struggles in Test cricket have become a growing concern, with his batting average witnessing a significant decline in recent matches. Virat Kohli’s struggle for runs has seen his batting average in Test cricket plummet to an eight-year low, raising more questions about his future with the Indian cricket team in the longer format. After scoring just three runs …

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Rohit Sharma not opening, major reason behind his poor form: Cheteshwar Pujara
6 days, 14 hours ago

Rohit Sharma not opening, major reason behind his poor form: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara feels Rohit Sharma’s shift to number 6 has contributed massively to him losing his form in the ongoing series against Australia. Analysing Rohit’s dismissal, Cheteshwar Pujara said that it wasn’t a length to drive for the India skipper and he should’ve defended the ball instead of going after it. Doesn't help you when you're opening innings …

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Mr. Reliable Ravindra Jadeja flaunts sword celebration after Gabba Test fifty
6 days, 18 hours ago

Mr. Reliable Ravindra Jadeja flaunts sword celebration after Gabba Test fifty

India Today  

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja rescued India out of trouble yet again in challenging conditions, scoring a gritty fifty on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Jadeja looked composed and comfortable in the middle against the high-quality Australian bowling attack, hitting his third fifty in Test cricket in Australia. Ravindra Jadeja brought out the trademark sword celebration after …

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Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk react to Jasprit Bumrah's viral 'batting' comment
6 days, 18 hours ago

Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk react to Jasprit Bumrah's viral 'batting' comment

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah’s sharp-witted response during a press conference at the Gabba Test against Australia has become the talk of the town, grabbing attention not just from fans but also from global tech leaders. After a journalist cheekily questioned Bumrah’s batting credentials, the Indian pacer humorously reminded every one of his world record—scoring the most runs in a single over in …

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Google CEO and Elon Musk react to Jasprit Bumrah's viral 'batting' comment
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6 days, 18 hours ago

Google CEO and Elon Musk react to Jasprit Bumrah's viral 'batting' comment

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah’s sharp-witted response during a press conference at the Gabba Test against Australia has become the talk of the town, grabbing attention not just from fans but also from global tech leaders. After a journalist cheekily questioned Bumrah’s batting credentials, the Indian pacer humorously reminded every one of his world record—scoring the most runs in a single over in …

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Google India replies to Jasprit Bumrah's hilarious press conference answer
6 days, 18 hours ago

Google India replies to Jasprit Bumrah's hilarious press conference answer

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah’s cheeky response at a press conference during the third Test against Australia grabbed everyone’s attention, including Google India. After Bumrah faced a light-hearted question about his batting abilities, Google India chimed in online with a witty post: “I only believe in Jassi Bhai.” It seems like even the tech giant also trusts in Bumrah, be it with the …

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AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah turns Gabba batting hero, day after banter with reporter
6 days, 18 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah turns Gabba batting hero, day after banter with reporter

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah is a proud cricketer. Bumrah played the perfect supporting role to Akash Deep, who bravely threw his bat around to add crucial runs to India's tally. When Pat Cummins attempted to target his helmet with a steep bouncer, Bumrah responded with a pull shot that would have made Ricky Ponting proud, dispatching the ball into the deep fine-leg …

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Jadeja is a great performer even with bat: KL Rahul hails gritty 77 at Gabba
6 days, 18 hours ago

Jadeja is a great performer even with bat: KL Rahul hails gritty 77 at Gabba

India Today  

KL Rahul praised Ravindra Jadeja for his gritty knock of 77 runs at The Gabba on Day 4 of the 3rd Test between Australia and India. Team India ended Day 4 at 252/9 and the likes of Rahul, Jadeja, alongside Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah, played a big role in avoiding the follow-on. Jadeja's 77-run knock could prove to be …

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Time to 'point fingers' as India's batting self-destructs again, reckless shots doom another disappointing collapse
1 week ago

Time to 'point fingers' as India's batting self-destructs again, reckless shots doom another disappointing collapse

Hindustan Times  

We don't, as a team, point fingers at each other and we don't want to get into that mindset where we are pointing fingers at each other – that you should do this, you should do that.” So said Jasprit Bumrah on Monday, a few hours after bowling his heart out to pick up six for 76, and not long …

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Jasprit Bumrah reminds reporter of his batting skills, asks to use Google on cheeky remark: 'You are questioning...'
1 week ago

Jasprit Bumrah reminds reporter of his batting skills, asks to use Google on cheeky remark: 'You are questioning...'

Hindustan Times  

Team India paceman Jasprit Bumrah reminded everyone of his batting skills when a reporter suggested he was not the best person to answer his question about Indian batting. Jasprit Bumrah holds the record for most runs in an over in Tests - 35 runs against Stuart Broad. After the day's play, Bumrah was asked about the batting conditions at the …

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AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: We don’t as a team point fingers at each other, says Bumrah
1 week ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: We don’t as a team point fingers at each other, says Bumrah

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah may be this precise destroyer out on the turf, but away from it, he does have a sense of humour. We don’t as a team point fingers at each other. We as a team are going through a transition, a lot of new players are coming here and it’s not the easiest place to play cricket.” About the …

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