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India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
6 days, 8 hours ago

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Boland precipitated the end of India’s laboured innings early in the final …

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'Won't be surprised if Rohit retires from Test cricket'
6 days, 20 hours ago

'Won't be surprised if Rohit retires from Test cricket'

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri will not be surprised if under-fire captain Rohit Sharma announces his Test retirement in near future, saying talented and in-form youngsters like Shubman Gill are knocking hard on the doors of the side. Speculation over Rohit's place in the playing eleven for the Sydney Test grew on Thursday when head coach Gautam Gambhir …

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IND vs AUS: Was Yashasvi Jaiswal out or not out? Controversial DRS call explained
1 week, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Was Yashasvi Jaiswal out or not out? Controversial DRS call explained

India Today  

A huge DRS controversy erupted at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the final day of the 4th Test match when youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal was given out by the third umpire. Jaiswal was given caught behind by the third umpire despite the snicko meter showing that he did not edge the ball. Bowler and captain Pat Cummins was not happy with …

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Australia battles to victory over India in an MCG Test epic, controversial and captivating to the last
1 week, 3 days ago

Australia battles to victory over India in an MCG Test epic, controversial and captivating to the last

ABC  

It was always going to end like this. It was a reward for Australia's careful calculation and its patience on a fifth day that featured the requisite momentum swings, but also for the raw physical endeavour of its bowling attack. Travis Head, bowling only to keep Australia on the right side of the over rate ledger, dropped one disgustingly short …

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These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan
2 weeks, 4 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 …

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Rohit Sharma: Latest failure at Gabba pushes India skipper to deep depths of despondency
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma: Latest failure at Gabba pushes India skipper to deep depths of despondency

Firstpost  

On day four of the third Test, having put in all the hard yards, Rohit threw his hand away with a loose waft outside off to his counterpart Cummins, his slow shuffle off the park for a 27-ball 10 reflective of the dark clouds of self-doubt rummaging through his mind. Having missed the Perth victory, Rohit decided that India would …

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Arshdeep Singh reveals Test cricket ambitions, recalls chat with Jasprit Bumrah
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Arshdeep Singh reveals Test cricket ambitions, recalls chat with Jasprit Bumrah

India Today  

Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has expressed his ambition to play in all three formats of cricket, including Tests, citing his early experience with red-ball cricket as a driving factor. Reflecting on his journey, Arshdeep recalled a conversation with senior bowler Jasprit Bumrah, during which the Test vice-captain inquired about his aspirations to play Test cricket. His comments followed praise from …

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Arshdeep Singh reveals Test cricket ambitions, recalls chat with Jasprit Bumrah
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Arshdeep Singh reveals Test cricket ambitions, recalls chat with Jasprit Bumrah

India Today  

Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has expressed his ambition to play in all three formats of cricket, including Tests, citing his early experience with red-ball cricket as a driving factor. Reflecting on his journey, Arshdeep recalled a conversation with senior bowler Jasprit Bumrah, during which the Test vice-captain inquired about his aspirations to play Test cricket. His comments followed praise from …

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Mohammed Siraj fastest ball in cricket history: Did Telangana DSP clock 181 km/h during IND vs AUS Adelaide Test?
1 month ago

Mohammed Siraj fastest ball in cricket history: Did Telangana DSP clock 181 km/h during IND vs AUS Adelaide Test?

Live Mint  

The internet was abuzz on Friday when a speed gun showed Mohammed Siraj clocking 181 km/h against Australia on the opening day of the day-night Test in Adelaide. While Mitchell Starc's 6/48 stole the show mostly at the Adelaide Oval, Siraj's speed blunder by the official broadcasters towards the end of day's play also hogged limelight. However, as soon as …

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Rohit Sharma explains big sacrifice, says no time for dressing room rumours
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma explains big sacrifice, says no time for dressing room rumours

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma was at his candid best as he addressed the press on the eve of the second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide. Rohit Sharma confirmed that the decision to allow KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal to continue opening the batting was not an easy one for him personally but was a straightforward call when prioritising the …

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Recalling India's horror of 36 all-out in Adelaide in 2020 before pink ball Test
1 month ago

Recalling India's horror of 36 all-out in Adelaide in 2020 before pink ball Test

India Today  

Team India will have revenge on their minds as they face Australia at the Adelaide Oval on December 6 in a day/night contest with the pink ball. This marks India's second outing in Adelaide since the infamous collapse of 36 all-out in 2020. Pink Ball Test: All you need to know India's infamous 36 all-out The 2020 Adelaide Test against …

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Akash Deep or Harshit Rana in pink ball Test: Shastri leans towards Bengal pacer
1 month ago

Akash Deep or Harshit Rana in pink ball Test: Shastri leans towards Bengal pacer

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that Indian team management should keep Akash Deep in the mix for the pink ball Test match. The former coach, under whom India won two Test series against Australia Down Under, said that the pink ball tended to seam more than the red ball, and India might think of handing Akash Deep a …

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KL Rahul willing to bat in any position: I just want to be a part of playing XI
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1 month ago

KL Rahul willing to bat in any position: I just want to be a part of playing XI

India Today  

India batter KL Rahul said that he does not mind batting in any position in the Indian team, as long as he gets to play in the first XI. Rahul's comments come in the background of India potentially making big changes in their batting line-up for the pink ball Test in Adelaide. WAS TOLD EARLY THAT I WOULD OPEN: KL …

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Watch: Rohit Sharma trains under watchful eyes of Abhishek Nayar
1 month ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma trains under watchful eyes of Abhishek Nayar

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma trained in Adelaide on Tuesday, 3 December. The last time India played a pink ball Test match in Australia, they were bundled out for just 36 runs. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage However, it needs to be mentioned that Australia have won 11 out of their 12 pink ball Test matches, and have never lost a …

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AUS vs IND: First look at Adelaide pitch ahead of pink ball Test match
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: First look at Adelaide pitch ahead of pink ball Test match

India Today  

India are set to play their second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide. After winning the Perth Test match by a massive margin of 295 runs, India will face Australia against the pink ball, under lights. The last time India played a pink ball Test match in Australia, they were bowled out for just 36 runs in the …

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AUS vs IND: How India have fared in pink ball Tests over the years
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: How India have fared in pink ball Tests over the years

India Today  

India's tryst with the pink ball Test began in 2019, and since then, the team has showcased its dominance with several emphatic victories. The journey began at Eden Gardens in Kolkata against Bangladesh in November 2019, which was India's first-ever pink ball Test. India's pink ball outings so far A year later, India faced Australia in a Day-Night Test at …

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Sam Konstas hits blazing hundred in impressive audition before Pink Ball Test
1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Konstas hits blazing hundred in impressive audition before Pink Ball Test

India Today  

19-year-old Sam Konstas hit a blazing century in Canberra on Sunday in the Australian PM XI's match vs India. Australia had called up 19-year-old Sam Konstas for their tour games against India in the upcoming Test series. Konstas, who scored 191 runs from 7 matches in the 2023 U19 World Cup is one of Australia's biggest up-and-coming talents. Konstas put …

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Rohit Sharma lists himself at No.5 vs PM XI: Will Rahul open in Pink Ball Test?
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma lists himself at No.5 vs PM XI: Will Rahul open in Pink Ball Test?

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma listed himself at No.5 in the pink ball warm-up game vs Australian Prime Minister's XI. This could be an indication of the fact that the Indian captain might drop himself down to the middle order for the pink ball Test match in Adelaide, set to be played from 6 December. The move might have been a …

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Rohit Sharma's hilarious exchange with fans goes viral before Pink Ball Test
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma's hilarious exchange with fans goes viral before Pink Ball Test

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was hounded by fans during training in Canberra during the team's practice session ahead of the warm-up game against Australian Prime Minister's XI. Captain Rohit Sharma giving autograph to fan's at Manuka oval Canberra.?????? ?45 November 30, 2024 The India captain had a good hit at Canberra ahead of the warm-up game against Australian Prime Minister's …

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Boost for India, Shubman Gill returns to nets, assistant coach drops update ahead of Pink-ball Test
1 month, 1 week ago

Boost for India, Shubman Gill returns to nets, assistant coach drops update ahead of Pink-ball Test

India TV News  

After thrashing Australia in the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Perth, India look to end the Aussie domination in Pink-ball Tests in Adelaide in the second game. Star batter Shubman Gill, who was ruled out of the first Test due to a thumb injury, has returned to batting at the nets ahead of the Pink-ball Test and …

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NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: Williamson’s 93 guides New Zealand to 319 for eight at Stumps on Day 1 against England
1 month, 1 week ago

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: Williamson’s 93 guides New Zealand to 319 for eight at Stumps on Day 1 against England

The Hindu  

Kane Williamson slipped seamlessly back into the New Zealand cricket team, top-scoring with 93 as the Black Caps reached 319-8 Thursday on the first day of the first Test against England. Williamson was injured and missed New Zealand’s historic 3-0 series win over India in India last month. England’s Shoaib Bashir bowls during play on the first day of the …

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How Bumrah’s pack aced the Perth pace battle
1 month, 1 week ago

How Bumrah’s pack aced the Perth pace battle

Hindustan Times  

Perth: It is a question that many in Australia, especially in the aftermath of the first Test defeat, have been asking: how has an attack made up of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana managed to out bowl Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc? The last time India played at Perth in 2018, the wicket was quicker but …

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ICC Men's Player of the Month Race Heating Up: Kagiso Rabada, Noman Ali, and Mitchell Santner Set to Battle for October 2024 Title
2 months ago

ICC Men's Player of the Month Race Heating Up: Kagiso Rabada, Noman Ali, and Mitchell Santner Set to Battle for October 2024 Title

Hindustan Times  

A fierce battle for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award is set to unfold between Kagiso Rabada, Noman Ali, and Mitchell Santner. Rabada, a speedster from South Africa, has been on fire with the ball, claiming 14 wickets in the recent Test series against Bangladesh. Ali, a seasoned spinner from Pakistan, shone with 20 wickets in the two …

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Anshuman Gaekwad: The epitome of bravery who buzzed off Viv Richards and dared Holding with a bloodied finger
5 months, 1 week ago

Anshuman Gaekwad: The epitome of bravery who buzzed off Viv Richards and dared Holding with a bloodied finger

Hindustan Times  

How would you feel if you were 22, making your Test debut and walking in to face a marauding Andy Roberts, Bernard Julien and Vanburn Holder. “It would have been understandable for the 22-year-old to be tense, nervous, indeed a little fearful,” the great ‘Vishy’ told this writer many summers back. “But if Aunshu felt any of these emotions, they …

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