NEW DELHI: Regarding their inconsistent play in the current Test series against Australia, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal are all aboard “the same boat.” However, captain Rohit Sharma believes that all three players shouldn’t be “overburdened” with ideas because that would make things more difficult. White-ball vice-captain Gill and maverick match-winner Pant have…

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma stated that the team practiced on used pitches and will receive new pitches for Tuesday’s training session ahead of the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne, which is a Boxing Day…

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Prior to the Boxing Day Test, India captain Rohit Sharma maintained the suspense surrounding his batting position by dismissing concerns over a knee injury he sustained during practice on Tuesday, stating everything was OK. During Sunday’s training session at the MCG, Rohit was struck in the…

Virat Kohli‘s form remains the centre of attention as India and Australia get ready for another battle in the fourth Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, which stands level at 1-1 with all the play for. Kohli has had an up and down tour so far, starting it with a century in the Perth…

Sam Konstas is set to make his Test debut against India in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. (Image: X) Nineteen-year-old Sam Konstas is set to debut in the Boxing Day Test, becoming the 468th Australian men’s Test cricketer. This will make him the youngest Australian Test debutant since Pat Cummins in 2011.Konstas’s inclusion…

FREEZE FRAME: Jasprit Bumrah leads the appeal for the wicket of Steve Smith during the first Test in Perth. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Questions linger over the format’s feasibility but for now, the five-day game is enjoying a fine run in Australia. The MCG contest will only ramp up the expectationsMELBOURNE: The ‘G’ is…

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali said that he had a video-chat with ailing ex-India cricketer Vinod Kambli and prayed for his speedy recovery.Kambli has been hospitalized in a hospital at Thane since Saturday night. He has been suffering from a severe urinary infection. At a recent public appearance, the 52-year-old Kambli appeared very weak and…

VADODARA: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, who has been admitted to a hospital in Thane due to a deterioration in his health is “fine” now, according to his old, cricketing friend, former first-class umpire Marcus Couto. “Kambli is doing fine now. He is suffering from a urinary infection and was admitted to the hospital on…

Dhruv Jurel. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel emerged victorious in Team India’s fielding drill ahead of the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test against Australia starting on December 26 at MCG.Known for his sharp reflexes and athleticism, Jurel outshone his teammates during a fun-filled session organised to sharpen fielding skills. Sam…