When a fast bowler’s own countrymen — whether captain, teammates or former cricketers in the same cricketing ecosystem — challenge their ego, it can be a deliberate or incidental act that spurs them to perform better. Fast bowlers often have a fierce competitive streak. Challenges from their countrymen can push them to raise their game … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah | Image: BCCI Jasprit Bumrah left the hosts in a daze with a dream spell but the courageous Australian lower order steered the side to a commanding 333-run lead on Sunday, setting up the Boxing Day Test for an intriguing last-day finish. Australia finished the fourth day at 228 for nine, leaving India … Read more
IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 4 Live: Is it time for Pant to assess his batting approach? Rishabh Pant’s batting approach in Test cricket has been one of the key factors in his rise as a match-winner for India. His counter-attacking style has brought some historic victories, such as the Gabba chase in 2021 … Read more
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page (Image credit: TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1, with both India and Australia aiming to gain a crucial advantage as they head into the fourth Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting December 26.India opened the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a dominant 295-run … Read more
Australia’s Nathan McSweeney leaves a ball during during play on day one of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. (AP/PTI) Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the Australian squad for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against India. The 25-year-old opener struggled to make an impact during his debut series, … Read more