Australia finds themselves under immense pressure following their crushing 295-run defeat to India in the series-opening Perth Test. With their confidence shaken, the Pat Cummins-led side must regroup and deliver a remarkable turnaround as they prepare for the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval, starting December 6. Adding to their woes, the team suffered a …
The Day 1 of India’s warm up fixture against the Prime Minister’s XI has been called off due to rain on Saturday, November 30 at Manuka Oval, Canberra. There was no play possible on the opening day as the inclement weather didn’t relent leaving both teams frustrated. Notably, the warm-up fixture is going to be …
Rohit Sharma returning to play for India is good news. Not only does he strengthen India’s batting order with a truckload of experience, but he also brings in value as a captain. Jasprit Bumrah led India to the historic Test win at the Optus Stadium in Perth, but he will make way for Rohit. After …
Australia’s preparations for the second Test against India in Adelaide have taken a hit, with star pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out due to a "low-grade left side injury." Cricket Australia confirmed the setback, which marks Hazlewood’s first missed home Test against India. The pink-ball, day-night fixture is set to begin on December 6, with Australia …
Shubman Gill was delighted as he returned to the nets after recovering from a thumb injury that he sustained during India’s match simulation at the WACA. The right-handed batter missed the opening Test at the Perth Stadium, which India won by 295 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.Gill has over a …
Former Australia batter Michael Hussey has thrown his support behind under-fire batsman Marnus Labuschagne, attributing his recent slump in form to mental adjustments rather than technical flaws. Labuschagne, widely regarded as one of the world's premier batsmen, has endured a torrid run of form, managing only 123 runs at a paltry average of 13.66 across …
Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has suggested that KL Rahul should bat at No. 3 if skipper Rohit Sharma decides to open in the second Test against Australia at Adelaide, starting December 6. Pujara highlighted the importance of maintaining a balanced batting order following India's emphatic 295-run victory at Perth."I think, for some reason, if …
Adam Zampa has put his hand up for making his Test debut during Australia's tour of Sri Lanka next year. Zampa believes he is at his peak as a red-ball bowler, despite limited opportunities, having played only three first-class matches over the past decade. The Australian leg-spinner bolstered his case for selection in the upcoming …
Ravi Shastri reckoned that Jasprit Bumrah laid the foundation for India in the Perth Test with devastating spells that put Australia under pressure in the series opener of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah became the Player of the Match after India took a 1-0 lead in the series with a thumping 295-run win at the Optus …
Australia retained their 13-member squad for their second Test against India, confirmed selector and coach Andrew McDonald. On Monday, the Aussies lost the Perth Test by 295 runs to go 0-1 down in the five-match series against India. It was also the first time Australia lost at the Optus Stadium after winning four matches on …
