In these days of two-Test series and instant noodles, a long-drawn contest spread over seven weeks can be draining. India last played five Tests in Australia during the summer of 1991-92. It was a series that reiterated the rise of Sachin Tendulkar; the twilight of Dilip Vengsarkar; the resilience of Ravi Shastri; the promise of … Read more
“Let’s not doubt Rohit Sharma’s ability to bounce back,” said the legendary Kapil Dev, who also felt that under-fire India skipper doesn’t need to prove himself at this stage of his career. Rohit, who managed scores of three and six against Australia in the the Adelaide pink-ball Test after dropping down the batting order, is … Read more
The Indian team has banned open nets and training sessions for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia after an overwhelming audience turnout for its training in Adelaide ahead of the second Test. According to a report by The Sydney Morning Herald, more than 5,000 spectators turned up for India’s session on Tuesday, and … Read more