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

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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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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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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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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1 week ago

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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1 week ago

Virat Kohli blasted over 'poor, impatient' act as Sunil Gavaskar shows no mercy for reckless dismissal in Gabba Test

Hindustan Times

Different match, but the same story. In the first innings of the third Test against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane, Kohli went chasing a wide delivery off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood, and he ended up giving a simple catch to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came down hard on the Indian batter, who has just managed three …

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Yashasvi Jaiswal compared to Sunil Gavaskar, labelled 'batter of similar calibre' in massive praise from ex-India coach

Hindustan Times

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has heaped massive praise on young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, drawing parallels between his technique, temperament, and hunger for big scores to the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a century in the first Test against Australia “Two things,” he said. Jaiswal, ranked fourth in the Test batter rankings, has already made a huge mark …

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'Australians should get back to being mongrels': Gavaskar hits out at crowd's hypocrisy, sides with Siraj's aggression

Hindustan Times

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is proving to be one hell of a spectacle and the five-match series between Australia and India is living up to everyone's expectations. After dismissing Travis Head in the first innings, Mohammed Siraj gave a fiery send-off to the Australian batter, much to the displeasure of the Adelaide crowd. No wonder Mohammed Siraj, who was flicked nonchalantly …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Adam Gilchrist agrees with Sunil Gavaskar’s verdict on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s position in India’s Test batting order

Hindustan Times

India’s batting struggles continued in Adelaide as they crashed to a 10-wicket defeat vs Australia in the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite the defeat, Nitish Kumar Reddy was one of the few positives for Gautam Gambhir and his management as the all-rounder continued his form from the opening Test. India's Nitish Kumar Reddy hits a six during …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Vinod Kambli in ‘bad’ financial shape, ready to accept Kapil Dev’s offer; ‘Not afraid of anything’

Live Mint

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has now agreed to Kapil Dev's offer to go to rehab, while stating that he is not afraid of anything as long as his family is around. On December 3, Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar met his childhood friend Vinod Kambli during the unveiling ceremony of a memorial to renowned cricket coach Ramakant Vitthal Achrekar …

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1 week, 4 days 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 …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar backs Virat Kohli to hit Brisbane Test hundred, reveals extra incentive

India Today

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has backed Virat Kohli to overcome his struggles with the off-stump line and score as many as four centuries in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gavaskar noted that there is an added incentive for Kohli to reach three figures in the third Test of the series, which begins at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday, 14 December. …

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Vinod Kambli: We want to take care of him and help him get back on his feet, says Sunil Gavaskar

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After videos of Vinod Kambli’s poor health went viral, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar stated that the 1983 World Cup-winning team wants to support the former batter and help him get back on his feet. After Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar is the latest from the 1983 World Cup-winning team to offer support to Vinod Kambli who has been going through …

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2 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar predicts crowd will 'get stuck into' Mohammed Siraj after Travis Head row: 'Villain of the piece'

Hindustan Times

Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj might have buried the hatchet after the end of the Adelaide Test but former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Australian crowd is not going to forgive the Indian pacer any time soon and he can expect to get a lot of stick from the fans in the remaining three Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests in …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Vinod Kambli like my son, 1983 team will take care of him: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar extended a helping hand to the ailing Vinod Kambli. Sunil Gavaskar, one of India's cricketing greats, confirmed this development, following similar sentiments expressed by Kapil Dev, the captain of the historic 1983 squad. Expressing a deep sense of responsibility, Gavaskar referred to players like Kambli as 'sons' and reassured fans that the 1983 team members …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sunil Gavaskar says 1983 World Cup-winning team will help Vinod Kambli: ‘When fortunes don’t smile at them…’

Live Mint

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has said that India’s first World Cup-winning team of 1983 will take care of Vinod Kambli, who has been battling severe health issues, and help him get back on his feet, according to a report by Sports Today. Veteran cricketers have showed concerns over Kambli's health after a video of the former India cricketer clinging onto …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS: Sunil Gavaskar Breaks Down Travis Head's Strengths

ABP News

Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide saw the hosts take complete control of the game, excelling with both bat and ball. Australia resumed the day at 86 for 1, and the spotlight quickly shifted to Travis Head, who unleashed a devastating assault on Indian bowlers. The star batter's blistering knock earned him high praise …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar ‘baffled’ by Bumrah, Siraj's approach vs Travis Head: 'It was similar in the World Cup final...'

Hindustan Times

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar was baffled by the Indian bowlers' approach for Travis Head on Day 2 of the second Test match against Australia. Sunil Gavaskar unimpressed with Jasprit Bumrah and other pacers approach vs Travis Head in 2nd Test. He asserted that they committed the same mistakes which they did in the 2023 WTC and 2023 ODI World Cup …

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Mohammad Siraj Sledges Travis Head After Dismissing Him During Adelaide Test; Gets Heavily Booed | WATCH

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AUS Vs IND, 2nd Test: Mohammad Siraj makes himself 'Public Enemy No.1' in Adelaide, as the Indian pacer gets involved in a heated argument and exchange with local hero and 2nd Test match's centurion — Travis Head. The incident occured during the 82nd over of the Australian innings, as Travis Head looked in sublime touch, and had already smashed Mohammad …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar defends Kohli after Adelaide failure: Nothing wrong with what he did

India Today

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar defended star batter Virat Kohli following his dismissal on Day 2 of the second Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Sunil Gavaskar felt Kohli couldn’t do anything different on that delivery as it was a peach to get rid of a world class batter. Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden also mentioned how Scott Boland …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar blasts Mohammed Siraj for 'unnecessary' send-off to Travis head

India Today

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels Mohammed Siraj’s fiery send-off to Travis Head was ‘unnecessary’ on Day 2 of the second Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. The legendary India batter further called Head a local hero and mentioned that Siraj didn’t get him out for one or two to go overboard with his celebration. Look, the man's got …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar suggests exercises to Rohit Sharma to overcome footwork issues

India Today

Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that India captain Rohit Sharma needs to do some exercises before coming to the crease to bat in a bid to overcome his footwork issues. Rohit once again failed to make a mark on Day 2 of the pink-ball Test with the bat as the Indian skipper was dismissed for just 6 runs in the match. …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

How an unlikely group of Australian cricketers downed India during the World Series cricket war

ABC

Household names like Dennis Lillee, Rod Marsh, Greg Chappell and Doug Walters were missing from Australia's line-up for the first Test against India at The Gabba in late 1977. "I got a phone call from someone at the WACA to say I'd be off to Brisbane to play in the first Test," Clark told ABC Sport. "Playing for Australia was …

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3 weeks ago

Gavaskar eats his own words after questioning Nitish Reddy's place in Perth, does a U-turn: 'Displayed a refreshing...'

Hindustan Times

It looks like 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy has impressed Sunil Gavaskar. The former India captain on Day 1 of the Perth Test had questioned Nitish Kumar Reddy's selection, asking if the youngster is "ready for Test cricket?" However, the SunRisers Hyderabad star proved everyone wrong as he played a crucial 41-run knock in the first innings, helping India post 150 …

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

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

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

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

Virat Kohli blasted over 'poor, impatient' act as Sunil Gavaskar shows no mercy for reckless dismissal in Gabba Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal compared to Sunil Gavaskar, labelled 'batter of similar calibre' in massive praise from ex-India coach

'Australians should get back to being mongrels': Gavaskar hits out at crowd's hypocrisy, sides with Siraj's aggression

Adam Gilchrist agrees with Sunil Gavaskar’s verdict on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s position in India’s Test batting order

Vinod Kambli in ‘bad’ financial shape, ready to accept Kapil Dev’s offer; ‘Not afraid of anything’

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

Sunil Gavaskar backs Virat Kohli to hit Brisbane Test hundred, reveals extra incentive

Vinod Kambli: We want to take care of him and help him get back on his feet, says Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar predicts crowd will 'get stuck into' Mohammed Siraj after Travis Head row: 'Villain of the piece'

Vinod Kambli like my son, 1983 team will take care of him: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar says 1983 World Cup-winning team will help Vinod Kambli: ‘When fortunes don’t smile at them…’

IND vs AUS: Sunil Gavaskar Breaks Down Travis Head's Strengths

Sunil Gavaskar ‘baffled’ by Bumrah, Siraj's approach vs Travis Head: 'It was similar in the World Cup final...'

Mohammad Siraj Sledges Travis Head After Dismissing Him During Adelaide Test; Gets Heavily Booed | WATCH

Sunil Gavaskar defends Kohli after Adelaide failure: Nothing wrong with what he did

Sunil Gavaskar blasts Mohammed Siraj for 'unnecessary' send-off to Travis head

Sunil Gavaskar suggests exercises to Rohit Sharma to overcome footwork issues

How an unlikely group of Australian cricketers downed India during the World Series cricket war

Gavaskar eats his own words after questioning Nitish Reddy's place in Perth, does a U-turn: 'Displayed a refreshing...'