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
Ryan ten Doeschate felt that India can turn the tide in the second Test. “I know that the scores look like there is a big gap between the two teams but we still feel we are in the game and with a few tweaks tomorrow (Saturday), we can get back in the game,” India’s assistant … 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
The Jasprit Bumrah threat, the alleged batter-bowler divide in the Australian camp, and the number 36 seem to be the general themes during press conferences in the lead-up to the second Test here from Friday. And it was the turn of Alex Carey to square up and answer these queries when he met the media … Read more