[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has expressed disappointment over the 20 percent match fee fine imposed on Indian batting star Virat Kohli for his altercation with debutant Sam Konstas, arguing that the punishment handed down by the ICC “is not harsh enough.”Konstas’ debut was a memorable affair, as the 19-year-old not only…
[ad_1] Sam Konstas (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: When 19-year-old Sam Konstas took strike against Jasprit Bumrah on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the debutant was caught on camera muttering words to himself as the bowler steamed in. This habit persisted against every bowler, be it Bumrah or Mohammed…
[ad_1] India’s Virat Kohli and Australia’s Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia. (AP) Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for a physical altercation with Sam Konstas of Australia on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. Tempers…
[ad_1] Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene and Ricky Ponting (X Photo) (X Photo) Cricket greats are known for their long-lasting high performance, overcoming tough conditions and the passage of time. However, even the best sometimes struggle to choose the right moment to retire.The Border-Gavaskar Trophy features two modern batting giants, Virat Kohli…
[ad_1] Sam Konstas (Photo Source: X) The 19-year-old opening batter Sam Konstas is poised to make his first appearance for Australia in the Boxing Day Test match against India, replacing Nathan McSweeney who played the first three Tests of the series. And former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said that Konstas is in for a stiff…
[ad_1] Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah (Reuters Photo) Greg Chappell commends Travis Head‘s impressive performance against Jasprit Bumrah in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He highlighted Head’s counter-attacking approach against one of the world’s best bowlers in his Sydney Morning Herald column.Head’s success against Bumrah is notable, given the struggles of other batsmen against the Indian pacer’s…
[ad_1] Shubman Gill. (Photo by Santanu Banik/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In response to India batter Shubman Gill‘s dismal performance abroad, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting stated the 25-year-old needs to back himself a little more in order to get results.Gill has amassed 866 runs at an average of 45.52 in 21 innings in 12 Test…
[ad_1] Steve Smith celebrates his century against India at The Gabba in Brisbane. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: According to Australian ace batsman Steve Smith, Kookaburra changed their ball in 2020 by adding more lacquer on a stronger seam, making the last three years the most difficult of his storied career. A strengthened…
