Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The tensions were palpable in the Indian dressing room during the Gabba Test as the visitors faced the looming threat of a follow-on. However, Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah had other plans in the final session of Day 4. The duo stitched together a crucial 47-run…
Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo by R Satish Babu/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As one of cricket’s most renowned spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin, shocked fans and experts with his abrupt departure from international cricket, former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif lavished praise on India’s star for his tactical skills and keen cricketing mind, claiming that the 38-year-old has…
Josh Hazlewood (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has expressed frustration over the timing of his injury, which has ruled him out of the remaining two Tests against India. Hazlewood sustained a right calf strain during the drawn third match at the Gabba, adding to his previous injury woes.The 33-year-old paceman had…
BRISBANE: The announcement was made. R Ashwin was no longer going to be an India cricketer and as the whole of India reacted to the shocking retirement, there was this stormy calm at The Gabba. The drizzle continued and the floodlights were still on as the broadcast crew worked in overdrive to safely pack their…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Screengrab Photo) NEW DELHI: In the third India vs Australia Test at the Gabba, former Indian captain Virat Kohli devised a perfect plan to dismiss the in-form Travis Head.The left-hander, fresh from scoring two centuries in the ongoing series, appeared confident, with Australia holding a 201-run lead on the fifth…
Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma has openly acknowledged his current batting performance has not met expectations, yet maintains a positive outlook about his game, giving him optimism for the remaining Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches.After missing the Perth opener due to his second child’s birth, Rohit’s Australian tour scores stand…
India were bowled out for 260 runs in their first innings on Day 5, trail Australia (445) by 185 runs at Gabba. India avoided the follow-on, posting 252/9 before bad light forced an early end to day four of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday. The visitors, however, still trail by 193 runs, leaving…
Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah’s cheeky ‘search it’ remark, made while flaunting his batting skills, drew a witty response from Google, adding a humorous twist to the viral moment. Bumrah, who shared an unbeaten 39-run stand for the 10th wicket with Akash Deep to help India avoid follow-on on Tuesday,…
Nathon Lyon and Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo) Josh Hazlewood is likely to be absent for the remaining Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches due to a right calf strain. The injury occurred during the third Test at the Gabba, as confirmed by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.This injury also prevented Hazlewood from participating in the Brisbane Test, impacting Australia’s…
NEW DELHI: The Gabba Test is poised for a draw as weather conditions predict a 90% chance of rain on Day 5, potentially washing out play. Both India and Australia have fought hard in this gripping contest, but the looming rain threatens to deny cricket fans a conclusive result.As players prepare for the final day…
