Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah emphasised that confidence in oneself is paramount, regardless of playing conditions ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.With India aiming to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final for the third consecutive time, following their disappointing series…
Sunil Gavaskar. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian player Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) might go all out to secure wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.With his proven record as a consistent run-scorer and his leadership experience, Rahul could become…
Former Australia cricketer Mike Hussey. (Image: X) The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is just three sleeps away and the excitement is building for what promises to be a cracking series between two quality sides. India have been training in Perth for more than a week now and the visitors have been rocked by…
Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has issued a warning to the Australian cricket team ahead of their opening Test against India in Perth starting on Friday.Watson highlighted the intensity and competitive spirit that Virat Kohli brings to the field, cautioning Australia to be prepared for his trademark…
Nathan Lyon and Virat Kohli. (AFP Photo by Brenton Edwards/via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sledging and mind games have been an integral part of Australian cricket folklore almost ever since they started playing the game.And it’s also a known fact that the Aussies tend to leave great players alone and try not to sledge as…
Kasun Rajitha (Photo: @OfficialSLC on X) Kasun Rajitha and Lasith Embuldeniya made a comeback to Sri Lanka’s Test squad for the tour of South Africa, as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday announced the names of 16 players who will feature in the two-Test series.The first Test commences in Durban on November 27, followed by…
Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Reeling under the unprecedented 3-0 Test series defeat at home against New Zealand, the Indian team now has their toughest challenge of the year coming up as they take on Australia in the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting November 22. After the Kiwis blanked India,…
Travis Head (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: November 19, 2023, will be remembered fondly by Australians as another chapter in their storied ODI World Cup history, but for Indian fans, it will remain a day of heartbreak. On this fateful day, Australia’s star opener Travis Head turned from an admired player to a villain in the…
Yashsavi Jaiswal (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: With three daddy hundreds in just 14 Tests, opener Yashsavi Jaiswal has had a sparkling start to his Test career.Two double hundreds against England at home, a 171 on debut in the West Indian and a brilliant average of over 56.28 have made Jaiswal the most talked-about Indian batters…
Steve Smith. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the highly anticipated Test series against Australia, India is concerned about Virat Kohli‘s poor form, while the hosts are facing their own batting dilemma with Steve Smith.The 35-year-old will return to the starting lineup at number four for the series opener in Perth after…
