Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas (Image credit: X) NEW DELIH: When it’s India vs Australia, the tension is always high, with exchanges of words and heated moments being part of the rivalry. During the fourth Test at the MCG, sparks flew between debutant Sam Konstas and Indian star Virat Kohli following a minor physical contact.In…
Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat in the fourth Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday. As previously reported by TimesofIndia.com, India fielded two spinners in their XI and selected Nitish Kumar Reddy over Shubman Gill.That decision became official during…
File photo of Lalchand Rajput (L) and India batter Virat Kohli (R). NEW DELHI: As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy enters its decisive phase, with the five-match series level at 1-1 after three Tests, the focus shifts to the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Former India coach Lalchand Rajput has highlighted the importance of a strong first innings score…
India vs Australia Live Score: India have their ‘nose ahead’ Former coach Ravi Shastri has expressed confidence in India’s chances of winning the Boxing Day Test, stating that the visitors have capitalized on Australia’s “brittle” top order to gain the upper hand in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Shastri credited Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah for keeping the…
Virender Sehwag and Aakash Chopra have the highest opening stand to their name in Boxing Day Tests at the MCG. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: By going back to his opening position in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG starting Thursday, India captain Rohit Sharma would be hoping to strike…
Sam Konstas (Photo Source: X) The 19-year-old opening batter Sam Konstas is poised to make his first appearance for Australia in the Boxing Day Test match against India, replacing Nathan McSweeney who played the first three Tests of the series. And former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said that Konstas is in for a stiff challenge…
Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene and Ricky Ponting (X Photo) (X Photo) Cricket greats are known for their long-lasting high performance, overcoming tough conditions and the passage of time. However, even the best sometimes struggle to choose the right moment to retire.The Border-Gavaskar Trophy features two modern batting giants, Virat Kohli and…
India can become just the third touring team to win three straight Test series in Australia. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India have their “nose ahead” in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking advantage of Australia’s “brittle” top order, according to former coach Ravi Shastri, who has backed the visitors to win…
Shane Warne file photo (Getty Images) MELBOURNE: The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is just one sleep away and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) bracing for the storm which is expected to hit it over the next few days. A lot of work is happening in-and-around the MCG to put on a real…
Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) Jasprit Bumrah, India’s leading fast bowler, has achieved a remarkable feat in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. He has reached 904 rating points, equaling the highest rating ever achieved by an Indian bowler. This record was previously held by spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.Bumrah has the chance to surpass this…
