Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at The Gabba in Brisbane. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After bowling out India for 260 in their first innings, the Aussies were looking for quick runs to set a target in the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba in Brisbane on…
The third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane continued to be affected by rain, but it was lightning and thunder that forced play to be suspended on Wednesday before rain arrived on the final morning of the match.It took Australia just eight balls to snare the last Indian wicket after the…
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…
NEW DELHI: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar expressed his frustration with Mohammed Siraj after he engaged in a mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja during Day 4 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday.The incident unfolded in the 62nd over when Jadeja took a single off the fourth ball, giving Siraj the strike. It appeared…
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…
KL Rahul‘s success in the ongoing series against Australia stems from his defensive approach and respect for bowlers, especially during the initial 30 overs. His teammates have struggled, but Rahul has been the most dependable Indian batter.Rahul’s assured batting was on display again on Tuesday. He scored a determined 84 off 139 balls in challenging…
NEW DELHI: “You are questioning my batting ability,” Jasprit Bumrah might have jokingly answered a journalist query, but the India pace spearhead showed that besides being a top-ranked Test bowler, he also possesses what it takes to be a batter, especially in crunch situations.“Hi, Jasprit. What is your assessment of the batting, although you are…
NEW DELHI: What was expected from India’s top or middle order was instead delivered by the tailenders as the Jasprit Bumrah-Akash Deep duo forged a record 10th-wicket partnership on the fourth day of the third Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.With the threat of a follow-on looming large, India found themselves…
Shubman Gill (Reuters Photo) Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s mode of dismissals in India’s first innings of the ongoing Brisbane Test at the Gabba have received flak from former Pakistan batter Basit Ali, who said they need to show their hunger for runs and take advice from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.Jaiswal (4) was caught flicking…
From left, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (Agency Photos) KL Rahul‘s inclusion in India’s squad for the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) was questioned before he first took strike in Australia, but ever since he is the only Indian batter who has had the measure of the Australian bowlers. It may not show in the…
