Parthiv Patel. (Photo Courtesy: Parthiv Patel X handle) Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel recently commented on the Indian batting unit’s collapses in recent matches, particularly during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, where India has struggled to post substantial scores.“There is no doubt that collapses have occurred, especially in home series. We have seen…
NEW DELHI: The fourth Test between India and Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) marks a crucial juncture in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Both teams find themselves grappling with similar challenges: batting inconsistencies, an aging core, and questions over the effectiveness of recent changes. For India, Ravichandran Ashwin’s unexpected retirement casts a long…
Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Afridi NEW DELHI: Cricket analyst and former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has stirred debate by leaving out India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi from his list of the Top 5 T20I pacers of 2024. The decision, based on criteria of playing at least 10 T20Is in the…
NEW DELHI: India pacer Akash Deep lauded seasoned campaigner Jasprit Bumrah for his unwavering support and guidance, which has been instrumental in helping him perform better during his maiden tour of Australia.Akash Deep, who did not feature in the playing XI for the first two Tests against Australia, was brought in to replace Harshit Rana…
Travis Head. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Travis Head has been the only Australian batter to consistently defy the Indian bowlers in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This isn’t the first time his batting has troubled India, he also played pivotal roles in their defeats during the ICC World Test Championship final and the…
Sam Konstas (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: A day after being picked by the Australian selectors for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sam Konstas had a disappointing outing as he was dismissed for a three-ball duck in the Big Bash League clash in Sydney. Konstas’s last innings before a potential Test debut…
THROWN IN AT THE DEEP END: An attacking bat, Sam Konstas carries lots of promise. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Top-order woes force Aussies to make big changes ahead of Boxing Day TestMELBOURNE: There seems to be little cheer in the Aussie camp ahead of the Christmas weekend. After making all the right noises in…
Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth Stadium on November 22, 2024. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Allan Border, arguably Australia‘s greatest captain, talks to TOI about the perils of rapid chopping & changing, how aggressive batting has ruled in this series & the rare art of Jasprit Bumrah…MELBOURNE: We are…
Ravi Shastri (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: According to former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri, India’s resilience on the final day of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane has been a defining moment in the ongoing series, providing the team with a psychological boost ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Shastri…
NEW DELHI: With a whopping 21 wickets in three Tests, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been the centre of attention in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Bumrah, the leading wicket-taker in the series, is way ahead of other bowlers has been a serious headache for the hosts.The 31-year-old so far has two five-wicket hauls…
