The Indian men’s cricket team’s fortunes ebbed and flowed with the vagaries of different formats in 2024, as Rohit Sharma’s men oscillated between the delight of a T20 World Cup win in the Americas and a debilitating Test series defeat against New Zealand at home. If India laid hands on an International Cricket Council (ICC) … Read more
The ball found Kohli’s outside edge eight times during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. | Photo Credit: SATISH ACHARYA The ball found Kohli’s outside edge eight times during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. | Photo Credit: SATISH ACHARYA
In sprawling Australia, where a majority of its citizens live on the coastal edges of a vast nation, Melbourne is one city that has the big metropolis vibe. Cosmopolitan to the core and multi-racial at its best, there are some localities that exude a distinct Chinese vibe. There is Chinatown, but even beyond that, the … Read more
A wide grin plastered on his face, Pat Cummins strode into the press-conference hall at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Sunday. Looking at the just concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, the Australian captain said: “It is a huge win. I felt it was kind of see-sawing throughout the whole series, so to finish it at … Read more
One man’s absence was massively felt. Jasprit Bumrah has been a central thread binding together the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, influencing its every twist and turn. But once the Indian skipper and spearhead grappled with a back spasm, the visitors were down for the count. In a contest of fine margins, Australia prevailed with two days … Read more
Australian coach Andrew McDonald reiterated his team’s desire to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking to the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Saturday, he said, “We are here to win a series. Would we get great satisfaction out of winning a series against India? There’s no doubt about that.” Asked about the surface … Read more
India will take Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday. Australia leads the five-match series 2-1 and will look to get back the coveted trophy while India would hope to finish the long tour down under on a high. Where is India vs Australia … Read more
Every great athlete has that one year where they are cloaked by an air of invincibility. A spell during which they could do no wrong; a period when their opponents were forced to rely on otherworldly entities for survival. For Jasprit Bumrah, 2024 has to be that year. The last 12 months have seen Bumrah … Read more
Former Australian coach and cricketer Darren Lehmann believes that India’s youngsters are talented enough in them to replace stalwarts skipper Rohit Sharma and superstars Virat Kohli if they decide to retire after the ongoing Border Gavaskar trophy. He acknowledged the inevitable transition awaiting Indian cricket but was optimistic about the future. “Look, whenever they decide … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah’s incredible performance has prevented the Border-Gavaskar series from becoming completely lopsided in Australia’s favour, said pace great Glenn McGrath, lauding the India spearhead for his ball-control. India trails 1-2 in the five-match series that will conclude with the game here starting Friday. Bumrah has been the visiting side’s standout performer with 30 wickets … Read more