[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins was left perplexed after the third umpire overturned what appeared to be a legitimate dismissal on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. While attempting to wrap up India’s first innings, Cummins delivered a full-length delivery to Mohammed Siraj, which seemed to produce an edge…
[ad_1] Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant came under fire after playing a risky shot that led to his dismissal during a crucial phase of Day 3 in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pant’s dismissal has once again highlighted the fine line between aggression and recklessness, with…
[ad_1] Former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri believes Nitish Kumar Reddy deserves a promotion in the batting order. This follows Reddy’s impressive maiden Test century against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.Reddy’s unbeaten 105 runs off 176 balls, including ten fours and a six, highlighted his composure and…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri likened Australia’s teenage sensation Sam Konstas to Indian legend Virender Sehwag following Konstas’s electrifying debut knock of 60 off 65 balls in the fourth Test against India. Speaking on Star Sports, Shastri praised Konstas’s fearless stroke play, drawing comparisons to Sehwag’s explosive style. “He’ll have his odd failures, but when…
[ad_1] Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: With the Boxing Day Test set to begin at iconic MCG on Thursday, all eyes are on Virat Kohli, who seeks to overcome his recent batting struggles in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In his recent five innings, Kohli’s performance has been inconsistent, with scores fluctuating between…
[ad_1] India can become just the third touring team to win three straight Test series in Australia. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India have their “nose ahead” in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking advantage of Australia’s “brittle” top order, according to former coach Ravi Shastri, who has backed the visitors to…
[ad_1] Virat Kohli (Agency Photo) Former India coach and all-rounder Ravi Shastri believes that while Joe Root and Kane Williamson have stood out this year in Test cricket, the other two members of the ‘Fab Four’ — Virat Kohli and Steve Smith — remain “dangerous because they are hungry” as they haven’t scored big consistently…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The two modern-day greats, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, have faced a challenging year in 2024, struggling to make an impact with the bat. In contrast, their fellow “Fab Four” members, Kane Williamson and Joe Root, have enjoyed a stellar run, showcasing remarkable form throughout the year.Root and Williamson have been in…
[ad_1] Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri has shared his thoughts on the position Rohit Sharma should bat during the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. Shastri also discussed what the experienced skipper needs to do to regain his best form.Rohit’s decision to bat lower down the order in…
[ad_1] 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…
