IND vs AUS 4th Test: MCG curator reveals what to expect from the pitch in Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs AUS 4th Test: MCG curator reveals what to expect from the pitch in Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page (Image credit: TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1, with both India and Australia aiming to gain a crucial advantage as they head into the fourth Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting December 26.India opened the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a dominant…

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Parthiv Patel urges Indian batters to show more application amid collapse concerns – Times of India

Parthiv Patel urges Indian batters to show more application amid collapse concerns – Times of India

[ad_1] 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…

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: What is Boxing Day Test and India’s record in it? | Cricket News – Times of India

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: What is Boxing Day Test and India’s record in it? | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] 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…

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‘Wasn’t looking to save follow on’: Akash Deep opens up on crucial Gabba partnership with Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Wasn’t looking to save follow on’: Akash Deep opens up on crucial Gabba partnership with Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] 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…

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‘Virat Kohli would score three centuries in Australia’ | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Virat Kohli would score three centuries in Australia’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and chief selector Chetan Sharma has expressed support for Virat Kohli amid his current form challenges, predicting that Kohli will conclude the series against Australia with a total of three centuries. The final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence in Melbourne on December 26. Despite scoring…

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