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Remembering our own champions in Australia

A famous son of Chennai recently bid adieu to international cricket under Australian skies. It left the cricketing fraternity stunned and as the legend flew back home, it is time to recall a stage when another famous son of Chennai had his share of the sun in Australia. Blend of fire and ice Having made his national debut in 1981 …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: ’No major concern’ says Aakash Deep on Rohit’s injury scare

The Hindu

A couple of false alarms rang through the Indian team nets session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Akash, meanwhile, flexed his hands a bit, briefly placed an ice bag and later told the media, “The practice pitch is probably meant for white-ball cricket, the ball kept low at times. Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rohit and …

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4 days, 6 hours 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 …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah is the right-handed Wasim Akram: Justin Langer

India Today

Former Australia batter and coach Justin Langer has compared Jasprit Bumrah to Wasim Akram. Speaking ahead of the Boxing Day Test match, Langer showered praise on Bumrah and said that the India seamer must be a nightmare to face for the batters. For me, he is a right-hand version of Wasim Akram, and every time I am asked the question …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

R Ashwin-Virat Kohli hug at Gabba dressing room sparks retirement rumours

India Today

A warm embrace between R. Ashwin and Virat Kohli has sparked speculation about the potential retirement of one of the Indian players during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On Day 5 of the third Test between India and Australia, the players were waiting for wet weather to clear after the tea break when television cameras captured Ashwin and Kohli sitting next …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

R Ashwin retires: Sunil Gavaskar criticises timing of spinner's unforeseen call

India Today

Sunil Gavaskar has been critical of the timing of R Ashwin's retirement call, claiming that the spinner should have made the decision after the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian legend feels that Ashwin could have had a chance to make it to the side during the Sydney, where the pitch could have offered support to spinners. In stats: …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja's resolve in Gabba augurs well for India: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar said that KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja performing well in the Gabba Test should keep India in good stead for the remainder of the Test series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gavaskar, who holds the record for being the first batter to score 10,000 Test runs, said that India would not have lost all 10 wickets had …

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5 days, 23 hours ago

Virat Kohli's Childhood Coach Jumps In Defence Of Player Amidst Sunil Gavaskar's Criticism

ABP News

Sunil Gavaskar's advice for a struggling Virat Kohli to follow Sachin Tendulkar's epic 241 in Sydney, where he didn't play a single cover drive, was met with disapproval by the current megastar's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma, who was far from amused by the suggestion. "Sunil Gavaskar has been a great player and his suggestions are always welcomed but I hope …

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Injured Hazlewood likely to miss rest of Border Gavaskar Trophy

Deccan Chronicle

Brisbane: Australia pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the rest of the Test series against India after injuring his right calf during his warm-up before play in Brisbane on Tuesday. Hazlewood, who missed the second Test in Adelaide with a side strain, bowled just one over before leaving the field on the fourth day of the third Test …

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6 days, 7 hours ago

'Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir are not on the same page'

Deccan Chronicle

Soon after an impressive start to their Border Gavaskar Trophy campaign, Team India had dropped their hats, irking fans and experts alike. Meanwhile, a key observation by a former player revealed a mismatch between captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir, sparking concerns. Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali in his YouTube channel reviewed India's performance down under during the …

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6 days, 7 hours ago

'You're a No. 9 batter': Siraj scolded by Gavaskar as mid-pitch 'conversation' with Jadeja nearly spells doom for India

Hindustan Times

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar was absolutely irate after a mix-up between Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja nearly cost India a wicket against Australia on Day 4 of the Brisbane Test on Tuesday. The mix-up could have been fatal for India – and Gavaskar, not mincing words, straightaway lambasted Siraj live on air. India's score was 200/7 when, on the penultimate …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters

Hindustan Times

Team India faced yet another batting collapse during the first innings of the Brisbane Test, as the side was left reeling at 51/4 by the end of Day 3. India's KL Rahul walks off the field after losing his wicket during the day two of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Nitish Reddy is becoming a man: Sunil Gavaskar praises youngster's temperament

India Today

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for the temperament that he showed on Day 4 of the 3rd Test between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane. Gavaskar acknowledged Nitish's efforts and insisted that such an approach differentiates a boy from a man and the 22-year-old is on course of becoming one. AUS vs IND, 3rd Test …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's solidity reminds Sunil Gavaskar of Murali Vijay

India Today

KL Rahul's composed 84-run knock in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia drew high praise from batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who likened Rahul's off-side judgment to that of former Indian opener Murali Vijay. AUS vs IND, 3rd Test Day 4 Updates Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar highlighted the technical brilliance that set Rahul apart from his teammates. …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep shared a series-defining partnership: Gavaskar

India Today

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has called Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep's partnership on Day 4 in Brisbane as series-defining. Gabba Test, Day 4: Report | Highlights Gavaskar hailed the partnership as a series-defining one and said that Australia might lose momentum if they are not able to win this Test match, despite dominating the better part of the game. …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Indian opener debate settled? Gavaskar picks his top choice between Rahul and Rohit

India Today

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that India's opening slot debate was settled after KL Rahul's majestic 84-run knock on Day 4 of the 3rd Test at The Gabba, Brisbane. Rohit Sharma has not been in good form over the last 4 or 5 matches, not just these 2 matches yet, but over the last 4 or 5 matches, so …

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Yashasvi Jaiswal faces the wrath of Sunil Gavaskar after throwing his wicket cheaply: 'Your job was to try and...'

Hindustan Times

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar was not impressed with Yashasvi Jaiswal's shot selection during the first innings of the Brisbane Test. Jaiswal was dismissed on the second delivery he faced, playing a poor shot and got caught for just 4 off Mitchell Starc's delivery. Australia's bowler Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of India's Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first innings of third …

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Anil Kumble breaks silence after fake quotes on Virat Kohli's form, Rohit Sharma's captaincy spark social media outrage

Hindustan Times

Former Indian captain Anil Kumble has issued a strong statement against the misuse of his name and image on social media during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which has sparked controversy with the circulation of fabricated quotes. Anil Kumble reacted to the fake quotes on social media attributed to him These quotes targeted Virat Kohli's form, as well as Rohit Sharma's …

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1 week ago

'Virat Kohli brought this upon himself...': Gavaskar admits 'worrying' signs over India great's repetitive dismissals

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli’s ongoing struggles with wide deliveries resurfaced on Day 3 of the third Test at the Gabba, as the Indian batter continued to falter under pressure. Attempting a cover drive, Kohli’s loose shot found the waiting hands of wicketkeeper Alex Carey, leaving India reeling at 22/3 in response to Australia’s hefty first-innings total of 445. India's Virat Kohli walks …

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1 week ago

Virat Kohli's Brisbane dismissal reminds Sunil Gavaskar of England 2014 lean patch

India Today

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar opened up if Virat Kohli's current dismissals are giving a deja vu of 2014 England horror. He was chasing deliveries outside off-stump - exactly what he did today.That's the reason why India found themselves in a position like this. That's the reason why India found themselves in a position like this," Gavaskar exclusively told India …

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1 week ago

Sunil Gavaskar: Baffling that Indian bowlers hardly used the bouncer against Travis Head

The Hindu

What a Headache this Travis is turning out to be for India. Against Travis Head, despite even the former Aussie players suggesting that the bouncer at the start of his innings was a vulnerable area, the Indian bowlers have just not employed the tactic. India’s Jasprit Bumrah appeals unsuccessfully for a wicket while bowling during play on day two of …

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1 week 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 …

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1 week ago

Sunil Gavaskar minces no words, lambasts Shubman Gill for poor 'shot selection': 'Leave your image in dressing room'

Hindustan Times

India's top order once again crumbled under pressure to give Australia an advantage in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba, Brisbane. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has not taken too kindly to how Shubman Gill gave away his wicket by going for a fancy shot just minutes after coming to the crease. India's Shubman Gill walks …

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Sunil Gavaskar minces no words on Virat Kohli after India batter’s impatient dismissal on rain-hit IND vs AUS Gabba Test

Live Mint

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar minced no words in calling out Virat Kohli after the former India captain once again fell to his outside off-stump trap in the first innings of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. In the first innings of the third Test against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane, Kohli went chasing a wide delivery off the bowling of …

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Remembering our own champions in Australia

Border Gavaskar Trophy: ’No major concern’ says Aakash Deep on Rohit’s injury scare

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

Jasprit Bumrah is the right-handed Wasim Akram: Justin Langer

R Ashwin-Virat Kohli hug at Gabba dressing room sparks retirement rumours

R Ashwin retires: Sunil Gavaskar criticises timing of spinner's unforeseen call

KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja's resolve in Gabba augurs well for India: Sunil Gavaskar

Virat Kohli's Childhood Coach Jumps In Defence Of Player Amidst Sunil Gavaskar's Criticism

Injured Hazlewood likely to miss rest of Border Gavaskar Trophy

'Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir are not on the same page'

'You're a No. 9 batter': Siraj scolded by Gavaskar as mid-pitch 'conversation' with Jadeja nearly spells doom for India

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters

Nitish Reddy is becoming a man: Sunil Gavaskar praises youngster's temperament

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's solidity reminds Sunil Gavaskar of Murali Vijay

Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep shared a series-defining partnership: Gavaskar

Indian opener debate settled? Gavaskar picks his top choice between Rahul and Rohit

Yashasvi Jaiswal faces the wrath of Sunil Gavaskar after throwing his wicket cheaply: 'Your job was to try and...'

Anil Kumble breaks silence after fake quotes on Virat Kohli's form, Rohit Sharma's captaincy spark social media outrage

'Virat Kohli brought this upon himself...': Gavaskar admits 'worrying' signs over India great's repetitive dismissals

Virat Kohli's Brisbane dismissal reminds Sunil Gavaskar of England 2014 lean patch

Sunil Gavaskar: Baffling that Indian bowlers hardly used the bouncer against Travis Head

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

Sunil Gavaskar minces no words, lambasts Shubman Gill for poor 'shot selection': 'Leave your image in dressing room'

Sunil Gavaskar minces no words on Virat Kohli after India batter’s impatient dismissal on rain-hit IND vs AUS Gabba Test