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Ravichandran Ashwin: The spinner who shattered status-quo
1 day, 18 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin: The spinner who shattered status-quo

The Hindu  

To bowl spin is to pause, reflect, tease and torment. When Ashwin emerged through the ranks, fine-tuning his craft in the tough TNCA league while also coping with excess analysis from a knowledgeable Tamil Nadu cricketing fraternity, India still had Harbhajan Singh doing his bit in the slow art. The gist Ashwin constantly reinvented himself, adding new deliveries and also …

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IND-W vs WI-W: How Smriti Mandhana inspired India to end 5-year drought at home
4 days, 14 hours ago

IND-W vs WI-W: How Smriti Mandhana inspired India to end 5-year drought at home

India Today  

Smriti Mandhana opened up on how she motivated Team India to end their five-year-long wait to win a Women’s T20I series on home soil. But on Thursday, December 19, the Women in Blue defeated Hayley Matthews’ West Indies by 60 runs to win the series 2-1. India Women vs West Indies Women, 3rd T20I Updates India started the series with …

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KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja's resolve in Gabba augurs well for India: Sunil Gavaskar
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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Australia may enforce follow-on against India to push for victory in Brisbane Test
6 days, 11 hours ago

Australia may enforce follow-on against India to push for victory in Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

Enforcing follow-on has been increasingly rare in Test cricket but Australia can opt for it in Brisbane Test against India as they aim for a win in a match that has been impacted by rain. Australian cricket team would not mind enforcing the follow-on on Team India in search of a result in the ongoing third Test at The Gabba …

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India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2: When and where to watch the match? Check full details here
1 week, 1 day ago

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2: When and where to watch the match? Check full details here

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma led team India are taking on Australia at Brisbane during the 3rd Test match of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy in order to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final. Team India have made two changes for the 3rd Test match with Ravindra Jadeja replacing Ravichandran Ashwin while expensive Harshit Rana making way …

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Mohammed Shami not joining Team India soon, in Bengal squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy
1 week, 2 days ago

Mohammed Shami not joining Team India soon, in Bengal squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy

India Today  

The Bengal cricket team's squad for the forthcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy was announced on Saturday, December 14, with star Indian pacers Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar set to form a strong bowling attack. This comes as a surprise, as it was speculated that Shami would be playing for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and would be heading to Australia but …

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A Tale of Stand-in Captains
1 week, 3 days ago

A Tale of Stand-in Captains

Deccan Chronicle  

India's cricketing journey in Australia has witnessed some remarkable moments, especially since 2020. The narrative is intriguingly shaped by the fact that India's last three Test victories on Australian soil came under the leadership of stand-in captains rather than the full-time skippers. The first of these victories was orchestrated by Ajinkya Rahane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where his calm …

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Can India breach Gabba, the Aussie fortress again?
1 week, 3 days ago

Can India breach Gabba, the Aussie fortress again?

Deccan Chronicle  

Under pressure Team India look pumped up as they are gearing up for the third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the famous Gabba in Brisbane starting Saturday. The Brisbane Cricket Ground, famously known as 'Gabba' was a fortress for the hosts until the young Indian side defeated Australia in 2021, ending their 32-year winning streak. In the historic …

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Shubman Gill, team India congratulate youngest world chess champion D Gukesh
1 week, 3 days ago

Shubman Gill, team India congratulate youngest world chess champion D Gukesh

India Today  

India’s star batter Shubman Gill extended heartfelt congratulations to D Gukesh on becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion after his victory over China’s Ding Liren on December 12. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of India’s third Test against Australia in Adelaide on December 14, Gill praised the 18-year-old for achieving such a monumental feat at a young age. …

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Gukesh: When Magnus won World Championship against Anand, I really wanted to be the one to bring the title back to India
1 week, 4 days ago

Gukesh: When Magnus won World Championship against Anand, I really wanted to be the one to bring the title back to India

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh said realising Ding Liren’s blunder in the final stages of Game 14 was “the best moment of my life” after becoming the youngest World Chess Champion in Singapore on Thursday. On Ding, Gukesh said, “We all know who Ding is and he has been one of the best players in history for several years and to see …

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Kohli pumps up Team India before Brisbane Test with his passionate pep talk
1 week, 4 days ago

Kohli pumps up Team India before Brisbane Test with his passionate pep talk

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India talisman batter Virat Kohli stole the limelight as he addressed his teammates during a training session at Brisbane on Thursday. Going into the important third Test after a crushing 10-wicket defeat in the Adelaide game, King Kohli decided to step in, to motivate and inspire the young side with his words of wisdom. Indian young speedster Akash Deep, …

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Win Brisbane, win the series: Harbhajan Singh's message to team India
1 week, 4 days ago

Win Brisbane, win the series: Harbhajan Singh's message to team India

India Today  

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that India have the best chance to win the fourth and fifth Test of the ongoing series against Australia ahead of the third Test in Brisbane. The former off-spinner further said that India need to win two out of the remaining three Tests and the best place for them to win would be …

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Flat-track bully: Former South Africa player makes controversial comments on Rohit Sharma
1 week, 4 days ago

Flat-track bully: Former South Africa player makes controversial comments on Rohit Sharma

Deccan Chronicle  

Former South African batsman Daryll Cullinan made controversial remarks on Team India captain Rohit Sharma during an interview with Insidesport. Rohit is not in a good physical condition for the hard grind of a four or five-match Test series," the former Proteas player opined. Terming Rohit Sharma is the best in home conditions, Cullinan raised eyebrows about the 37-year-old's form …

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Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset
1 week, 4 days ago

Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset

The Hindu  

Looking forward to the Los Angeles Olympics, the Athletics Federation of India is set to give promising athletes a chance to raise the performance of the men’s 4x400m relay team. I think it went to their head.You are going to see new faces and new coaches,” AFI president Adille Sumariwalla told Sportstar during the National Junior Athletics Championships at the …

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IND vs AUS: Yashasvi Jaiswal delays departure to airport, team bus leaves without him
1 week, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: Yashasvi Jaiswal delays departure to airport, team bus leaves without him

India Today  

Yashasvi Jaiswal found himself in an unusual spot on Wednesday as the Team India bus left for the Adelaide airport without him after he failed to arrive at the team hotel lobby on time. The team, including captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir, waited briefly before departing, leaving Jaiswal to follow later in a separate car arranged by the …

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IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test
1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

Cheteshwar Pujara feels that the Indian cricket team could bring in Washington Sundar for R Ashwin in the third Tet against Australia at Brisbane. Cheteshwar Pujara doesn’t see the Indian cricket team making multiple changes in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane which starts on 14 December. Pujara backs Harshit Rana The 36-year-old Pujara, who was …

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Australia vs India, 3rd Women’s ODI: Dream11 picks, preview, predicted 11 of AUS vs IND WODI
1 week, 6 days ago

Australia vs India, 3rd Women’s ODI: Dream11 picks, preview, predicted 11 of AUS vs IND WODI

The Hindu  

The final match of the three-match ODI series between Australia women and India women will be played on December 11 at Perth. India will look to win at least one match in this tour, but it will be difficult to beat the in-form Aussies. Here are the fantasy team picks for the third women’s ODI game between Australia and India, …

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BGT 2024-25: Team India hold practice session at Adelaide Oval
1 week, 6 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Team India hold practice session at Adelaide Oval

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, : Team India on Tuesday held a practice session at the Adelaide Oval ahead of the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will take place at Brisbane's iconic venue-The Gabba. BGT 2024-25: Team India hold practice session at Adelaide Oval Earlier on Sunday, Rohit Sharma-led India faced a setback in the prestigious BGT series as they conceded …

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Rohit Sharma on Shami’s return: We want to be more than 100 per cent sure with him
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma on Shami’s return: We want to be more than 100 per cent sure with him

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday said pacer Mohammed Shami is in the reckoning to be included in the squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia but added the team will exercise patience and let him attain match fitness. We want to be more than 100 per cent sure with him because it’s been such a long time since …

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Nitish Kumar Reddy: 'Used to calculate my age to ensure Virat Kohli wouldn’t retire before my India debut'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy: 'Used to calculate my age to ensure Virat Kohli wouldn’t retire before my India debut'

Firstpost  

From dreaming to play with Virat Kohli to shining for Team India in Australia, Nitish Kumar Reddy has come a long way and the all-rounder recently opened up on his rapid rise and how KL Rahul has been helping him in the team. Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is a big fan of Virat Kohli, recently opened up about his admiration …

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IND vs AUS 2nd Test: R Ashwin returns as Team India opts to bat at Adelaide Oval
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: R Ashwin returns as Team India opts to bat at Adelaide Oval

Firstpost  

Team India decided to make three changes for the second Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval where they won the toss and decided to bat first. KL Rahul was retained as opener alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal while captain Rohit Sharma returned to the playing XI as India won the toss and decided to bat first in the second Test against Australia …

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Why the Australian cricket team is struggling to win at home against India
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Why the Australian cricket team is struggling to win at home against India

Firstpost  

Australia face a huge barrier in India pacer Jasprit Bumrah leading up to the pink ball Test in Adelaide. Outwitted by debutant paceman Shamar Joseph and West Indies in the day-night Test in Brisbane in January and humbled by Jasprit Bumrah’s genius in Perth some ten days back, Australia will bank on a return to one of their favourite hunting …

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Exclusive | Keeping polo alive in India: A legacy sustained by soldiers, sponsors, and passion
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Exclusive | Keeping polo alive in India: A legacy sustained by soldiers, sponsors, and passion

Firstpost  

India’s polo legacy thrives on the Indian Army’s dedication, led by the iconic 61st Cavalry and supported by the Indian Polo Association. The Delta Polo team camp is seen ahead of the final of the Col. Girdhari Memorial Polo Cup at the Jaipur Polo Ground in New Delhi, December 1, 2024. Playing for the Delta Polo team, Akshai Malik can …

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Pink ball Test not a problem for mentally strong India: Rohit warns Australia
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pink ball Test not a problem for mentally strong India: Rohit warns Australia

India Today  

India might not have played as many pink ball Test matches as Australia, but adjusting to the same will not be a problem for the mentally strong team, said India captain Rohit Sharma. The last time India played in a pink ball Test match in Australia, they were bowled out for 36-all out in the second innings of that game. …

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