NEW DELHI: The clamour of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli exiting Test cricket grew after the veteran batters endured another failure, resulting in India’s crushing 184-run loss in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG on Monday.However, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar voiced his support for Kohli, stating that the former Indian captain…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (X Photo) India, chasing a target of 340, adopted a cautious approach during their innings. Australia’s bowlers maintained consistent pressure with high-quality deliveries, forcing Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal to restrain their attacking instincts. This allowed Australia to establish a dominant rhythm.Speaking exclusively on Star Sports, former Indian head coach…
Rohit Sharma, left, and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had announced their international retirements from the shortest format on 29 June, India were at the top of the world, having just won the T20 World Cup.How things have changed in six months for the stalwarts of Indian cricket…
Jasprit Bumrah holds up the ball as he leaves the field after taking five wickets at the MCG. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah may have ended on the losing side in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, but a heartwarming family moment stole the spotlight. After his remarkable…
Sam Konstas, the young Australian batter, quickly became a fan favorite during the Boxing Day Test. His impressive scoops against Jasprit Bumrah and energetic presence on the field caught the attention of many, including Steve Smith.Konstas scored a remarkable 60 runs off 65 balls in his debut Test match at Melbourne. Australia won the fourth…
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed concerns regarding India’s Test captain, Rohit Sharma’s position in the team, given his ongoing poor form. This follows India’s 184-run defeat in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pathan suggests that Rohit’s place in the team is primarily due to his captaincy, rather than his…
The promised winter nip finally made an appearance, the crowds packed in the warmth on a working evening, but neither could help as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, technically the home side and the sole survivor from the previous edition, finished 1-3 on the losing side against UP Rudras in the Hockey India League here on Monday….
Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins (X Photos) Australian captain Pat Cummins commended Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, emphasising his significant impact on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Cummins hailed Bumrah as India’s ‘most influential player.’Australia secured a commanding 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.Bumrah’s bowling prowess was once…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo) Yashasvi Jaiswal didn’t just let his bat do the talking during India’s challenging chase of 340 against Australia. While India’s top order struggled to accelerate, Jaiswal played with determination and composure, ensuring the team remained in the hunt.Australia’s bowlers, led by the likes of Pat Cummins and Scott Boland, applied constant…
NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma‘s clarification that Shubman Gill was not dropped for the Boxing Day Test against Australia did not sit well with legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who asserted that the decision could only be described as a drop.The decision to drop Gill and accommodate all-rounder Washington Sundar, aimed at strengthening the lower middle-order…
