Stepping into David Warner’s shoes can be a daunting task and Nathan McSweeney is dealing with that onerous challenge in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Warner’s buddy Usman Khawaja is his partner and matters get even more delicate as the former opener is now keeping a close eye as a commentator. McSweeney, though, has Gabba, … Read more
A glorious century marred by the manner of departure was the theme when Travis Head squared up to the media here at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday night. The southpaw’s 140 set Australia on a pedestal in the second Test, but talk centred around Mohammed Siraj’s send-off to the batter after castling him. READ | … Read more
After a forgettable day for India at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday, bowling coach Morne Morkel turned up at the press conference for some fire-fighting. With a calm voice and a diplomat’s grace, the South African deftly handled the queries. The first volley was about Mohammed Siraj’s needless send-off to centurion Travis Head and Morkel … Read more
India will take on Australia in the second match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval, starting on Friday, 6 December. The visitors lead the series 1-0 after a dominant win in the first Test at Perth. Rohit Sharma returns to the side after missing out on the first Test and will take … Read more
Opener Nathan McSweeney has vowed to show everyone what he can do when the second Test between Australia and India begins on familiar territory in Adelaide on Friday. The 25-year-old made his international debut in the first Test against India in Perth last month, but was left dealing with mixed emotions after a poor outing. … Read more
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has heaped praise on Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, predicting a glittering future for the young star. Maxwell believes Jaiswal’s adaptability and near-flawless technique could see him rewrite cricketing history with over 40 Test centuries to his name. Speaking on The Grade Cricketer podcast, Maxwell said, ”He’s (Jaiswal) a guy that will … Read more
Top dollar chased players in waves during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah. But many summers down the line, if there is an enduring top-of-the-mind recall value for an epochal sporting Monday, it would obviously centre around India’s 295-run triumph in the first Test here at the Optus Stadium. To be … Read more
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden Test hundred in Australia during day three of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday. The opener took 205 deliveries to bring up his century, smashing eight fours and three sixes. FOLLOW: IND vs AUS Day 3 LIVE The 22-year-old, who was dismissed for … Read more
India registered its first 100-run Test opening partnership in Australia since 2004 during the second day of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday. Openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal accomplished this feat in 229 deliveries. They became the sixth Indian pair to cross the 100-run mark for the first … Read more
India and Australia will face each other in the first of five Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which begins on Friday (November 22) at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. India will be desperate to get going on the right foot, putting behind its home series whitewash against New Zealand. In the absence of … Read more