India vs Australia (AP Photo) The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently level at 1-1. The third Test, a highly anticipated Boxing Day match, begins on December 26th. Both India and Australia are looking to gain an advantage before the final Test in Sydney.The Boxing Day Test is a pivotal match in the series. A win here … Read more
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia starting Thursday, veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has raised concerns about the visitors’ bowling line-up, expressing doubts about its ability to collectively take 20 wickets. Pujara believes the current combination appears weak in comparison to the demands of a Test match.Barring Jasprit Bumrah’s 21 wickets … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah (AFP Photo) MELBOURNE: Keep calm and listen to Jasprit Bumrah. That seems to be the mantra for India’s under-pressure support cast of pace bowlers going into the all-important fourth Test. As the frontline pacers hit the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, Bumrah’s towering presence in this India squad was in … Read more
Last Updated:December 22, 2024, 07:16 IST Bumrah, who has dismissed 21 Aussie batters in three Tests played so far, will lead India’s bowling attack in the Boxing Day Test, which is set to take place at MCG. Jasprit Bumrah can break multiple bowling records during 4th India-Australia Test at MCG. (Picture Credit: AP) Jasprit Bumrah … Read more
Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth Stadium on November 22, 2024. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Allan Border, arguably Australia‘s greatest captain, talks to TOI about the perils of rapid chopping & changing, how aggressive batting has ruled in this series & the rare art of Jasprit Bumrah…MELBOURNE: We are … Read more
KL Rahul’s success in the ongoing series against Australia stems from his defensive approach and respect for bowlers, especially during the initial 30 overs. His teammates have struggled, but Rahul has been the most dependable Indian batter.Rahul’s assured batting was on display again on Tuesday. He scored a determined 84 off 139 balls in challenging … Read more
Akash Deep (L) fist bumps with Jasprit Bumrah on Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane. (AP) Indian batting struggling, fighting and striving to survive against Australia in Australia is not new. It used to be a regular feature in the 90s and 2000s. It was the … Read more
File image of India’s chief coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: X) India’s woes in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy continued to deepen as the visitors once again find their backs to the wall in the Brisbane Test after Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first at the Gabba backfired and Australia raced … Read more
Steve Smith | Image: AP Photo Australian batting stalwart Steve Smith revealed that the last three years have been the most challenging period of his illustrious career. The change in the Kookaburra ball in 2020, which added extra lacquer on a reinforced seam, proved to be a significant hurdle for Smith. The modified ball, with … Read more
Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel acknowledged on Sunday that their bowlers struggled to implement strategies against Australian batter Travis Head‘s century. He emphasised the need for improvement, particularly during the crucial period between overs 50 and 80 with the older ball.Head and Steve Smith’s … Read more