The Indian cricket team gears up for the start of the 5-match Test series against Australia, with the first match taking place in Perth, starting Friday. India captain Rohit Sharma is confirmed to not be part of the playing XI, having not reached Australia yet, with vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah taking up his role …
Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Thursday spoke about his admiration for star India batter Virat Kohli, how he has been in touch with him since he started playing for India and how he finds motivation from the 36-year-old veteran's consistency and discipline on and off the field. As India kickstarts the highly-anticipated …
Enough of being the nice guy, Virat Kohli! They’re still calling you the King, and rightfully so. It’s time to show them that you have still got the crown. India needs you to be at your fiery best in whites, now more than ever. The Aussies are hurt. Pat Cummins's world Test champions are hungry …
Travis Head has shared his views on the pitch at the Optus Stadium in Perth.© X (Twitter) Australia batter Travis Head has shared his views on the pitch at the Optus Stadium in Perth, the venue for their 1st Test against Australia, starting Friday. Perth has witnessed plenty of rain in the lead …
Brave and tall Harshit Rana can be a great asset in Australian conditions, said former India bowling coach Bharat Arun. Speaking to RevSportz ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bharat Arun highlighted that Harshit Rana's ability to extract bounce in the Australian pitches might prove to be useful for India.Rana is in the reckoning for a …
Nitish Kumar Reddy could make his Test debut in the series-opener against Australia.© AFP Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has questioned the absence of all-rounder Hardik Pandya and Shardul from the Test team for the five-match series against Australia. Harbhajan's remarks came amid reports of young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy making his Test …
It’s that time of year when ardent cricket fans set their alarms for early mornings. Yes, the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy is here – one of cricket’s premier Test series, played between India and Australia. Some are even calling it a bigger rivalry than the Ashes. Let's have that debate later. The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, scheduled …
Former coach Ravi Shastri prophesized young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and star quick Jasprit Bumrah to be India's key players for the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The hype building around the BGT has been nothing short of surreal. The dwindling form of the Test heavyweights has added an additional layer of spice to …
Yash Dayal was in South Africa for the T20I series but didn't play a single match.© BCCI Left-arm seam bowler Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle. Dayal, who was added in the Test squad during …
Former Australia skipper Matthew Hayden expressed confidence that India’s star batter Virat Kohli will be at his best during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against Australia. Hayden brushed aside concerns over Kohli’s recent struggles, emphasizing his proven ability to thrive in high-pressure, marquee series like these.As India gears up for the series opener in Perth starting …
