AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Boland’s precision, Pant’s brilliance keep contest in balance

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is at its tipping point. Having commenced in Perth on November 22, the sporting caravan is now stationed 3290 kilometres away at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and a feverish climax is due. The fifth and final Test’s second day witnessed the fall of 15 wickets as pacers found their mark on … Read more

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Gambhir ‘extremely confident’ of drawing series, says ‘team-first’ ideology matters

Deep in the basement of the Sydney Cricket Ground, Gautam Gambhir had to deal with the microscopic details of the current team and the macroscopic need of an efficient transition. Speaking to the media ahead of the fifth Test, the Indian coach offered an optimistic note: “If someone had said 40 or 45 days ago … Read more