“Team First” – Rohit Sharma explains why he opted out of Sydney Test

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has revealed the reason behind dropping himself from the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year. In a dramatic turn of events, it was Jasprit Bumrah who walked out for the toss in Sydney and confirmed Rohit’s exclusion from the playing XI. Bumrah said, “Our captain has … Read more

AUS vs IND: Australia announces playing XI for Sydney Test; Marsh dropped, Webster to debut

Australia announced its playing XI against India for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy set to be played in Sydney starting Friday. Seasoned campaigner Mitchell Marsh was dropped to make way for Beau Webster, who will be making his Test debut at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Playing XI: Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, … Read more

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Carey backs pacer Starc to be fit for Sydney match

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has backed Mitchell Starc to be ready for the decisive fifth and final test of the series against India when it starts in Sydney on Friday despite doubts over the fast bowler’s fitness. Starc was sent for back scans after clutching his ribs and side in the latter stages of Australia’s … Read more