Caught up with the aftermath of R. Ashwin’s retirement, it took a while for Indian skipper Rohit Sharma to reflect on the third Test here at the Gabba on Wednesday. The Indian skipper took his time but once he got into the groove, there was no holding back. After snatching a draw in a rain-marred … Read more
A Wednesday of pouring rain, crumbling wickets and runs, both blitzkrieg and tentative, added some pulsating drama to a contest that finally ended in a draw. The third Test’s fifth and final day wound to an early close with damp weather forcing a quick covering of the pitch here at the Gabba. Pursuing 275 in … Read more
Indian cricket’s seemingly eternal fan Sudhir Gautam blew his conch and waved the national flag. Out in the middle, the tail wagged furiously and it was more than enough for Rohit Sharma’s men to keep their heads afloat in the third Test. After K.L. Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77) lent spine, it was the … Read more
A sense of relief was palpable as Steve Smith sat down for his media interaction at the Gabba here on Sunday. The cap low-slung on him, eyes blinking a bit to adjust to the light, and a half-smile creasing his face, the former Australian captain expressed his satisfaction over the ton and for having contributed … Read more
Flecks of bright yellow, chocolate brown and mild blue were the colour tones of the spectator chairs in the stands, and out in the middle, it was a green expanse with the pitch too adding its bit with a lighter shade. The Gabba bathed in sunlight is a pretty sight and it was here in … Read more