David Warner ruled out of remaining two Tests against India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

[ad_1] Australia opener David Warner has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. For the uninitiated, the 36-year-old suffered a concussion after the first innings of the second Test after being hit on the helmet while facing Mohammed Siraj. X-rays confirmed that the southpaw had also suffered … Read more

KL Rahul retains place but not named vice-captain as India announce squad for last 2 Tests against Australia

[ad_1] Struggling opening batter KL Rahul has retained his place in the Indian team for the third and fourth Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 against Australia. Interestingly, he has not been named the vice-captain. Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat, who was released from the squad for the second Test so that he could play in … Read more

“Still a good chance” – Mitchell Starc optimistic about playing the second Test against India

[ad_1] Australian speedster Mitchell Starc remains optimistic about playing the second Test against India in Delhi, starting on Friday (February 17). The 32-year-old also feels batting won’t be an issue in the decisive Test match. A key man in Australia’s attack, Starc missed the first Test in Nagpur due to a finger injury sustained while … Read more

IND vs AUS: “Ravindra Jadeja’s comeback has been tremendous”

[ad_1] Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar lavished praise on all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for his phenomenal show in the first Test against Australia. On Friday, February 11, India trounced Australia by an inning and 132 runs to take a 1-0. Ashwin bagged his 31st fifer to rattle the Australian batting order as their innings folded up … Read more

“That pressure has to be there”

[ad_1] Team India captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that he picked up some crucial tips on how to lead spinners at home in Test matches by observing his predecessor Virat Kohli. The opener stated that for spinners to make a constant impact in India, the opposition has to be kept on the back foot. Rohit-led … Read more

Indian team informs match referee that Ravindra Jadeja was applying pain-relief cream: Reports

[ad_1] The Indian management has issued a clarification to ICC match referee Andy Pycroft over the Ravindra Jadeja video that went viral on social media on Day 1 of the first India vs Australia Test in Nagpur. The hosts explained that the all-rounder was applying pain-relief cream to the index finger of his bowling hand … Read more

“Like Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid” – Saba Karim on the importance of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

[ad_1] Saba Karim wants senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play memorable knocks in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins in Nagpur on February 9. The former India selector took the example of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid to explain the importance of both Virat and Rohit ahead of the four-Test … Read more

“The big test to Bazball is against the Australians” – David Gower wants Ben Stokes to deliver in Ashes

[ad_1] David Gower wants Ben Stokes and Co. to deliver in the Ashes. He wants England to continue playing their fearless brand of cricket everywhere around the world. The former England captain, however, warned that the Aussies have a strong bowling line-up to give them a stiff challenge. The statement comes as Stokes guided England … Read more

“Bumrah is nowhere close to Shaheen’s level”

[ad_1] Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has once again taken a jibe at Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling ability. He opined that Bumrah is not even close to Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi with respect to the quality of bowling. Bumrah has been in and out of the Indian team for the past several months due to injuries … Read more

“Choose the best bowlers for the conditions”

[ad_1] Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has said that Pat Cummins and co. must ditch any pre-conceived template in their forthcoming Test tour of India. He said that Australia must choose the best bowlers for the conditions to stand any chance of recording a landmark series win. Australia will embark on a four-Test tour of … Read more