KL Rahul. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) India’s eternal floater doesn’t worry about his batting position anymore. Make him open or slot him in the middle, Rahul‘s ready to roll. Australia is where it all began for him, all he needs now is a chance to contribute…ADELAIDE: As Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal sweated it…

Rahul Dravid and Adam Gilchrist (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Rahul Dravid recently shared his memories of a remarkable partnership with VVS Laxman during the Adelaide Test against Australia in 2003.Speaking to Star Sports, Dravid discussed how their 303-run partnership for the fifth wicket shifted the game in India’s favour. India had a…

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s incredible fitness and consistency continue to be the cornerstone of his cricketing success. He recently ended his long century drought by scoring his 30th Test century in India’s commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. While fans marvel…

KL Rahul. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Senior Indian batsman KL Rahul is preparing for his first Day/Night Test match and has discovered that the pink Kookaburra is faster, hits the hands harder when fielding, and is difficult to pick from the bowler’s hand. Rahul, who excelled in India’s 295-run Test triumph with…

Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: In an electrifying practice session, Indian cricket fans were treated to a rare ‘battle of the GOATs’ as Rohit Sharma faced paceman Jasprit Bumrah in the nets ahead of the pink-ball Test, starting on December 6 in Adelaide on Tuesday.The Indian captain, known for…

NEW DELHI: Temba Bavuma has been rewarded for his stellar performances of 70 and 113 in the first Test against Sri Lanka, as the South Africa skipper climbed 14 spots to achieve a career-high 10th place in the ICC Test rankings. This surge comes after South Africa’s commanding 233-run victory.Bavuma’s career-best ranking saw him surpass…

Harmanpreet Kaur. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur has expressed complete support for Shafali Verma, who was recently omitted from India’s ODI squad. The captain is hopeful for Shafali’s return to form before the Women’s World Cup, scheduled in India next year.The team will also miss wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia, who is recovering from a wrist…

(Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) KL Rahul sees similarities between himself and 22-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal’s first tour of Australia mirrors Rahul’s own experience a decade ago.In the 2014-15 series, a 22-year-old Rahul debuted at the MCG, scoring 3 and 1. He then opened in Sydney, scoring a remarkable 110.He admitted to feeling nervous. However,…

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma will return to lead the side in the second Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval starting Friday after missing the first match to spend time with his family for the birth of his second child.Following a strong opening partnership between KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first innings…

MS Dhoni. (Pic Credit – X) MS Dhoni, one of the most respected figures in Indian cricket, has had a stellar career both as a player and captain. Known for his calm demeanour and strong leadership, Dhoni’s relationships with his teammates have generally been amicable, but it has been come to notice that a few…