India captain Rohit Sharma listed himself at No.5 in the pink ball warm-up game vs Australian Prime Minister's XI. Rohit who joined the team midway through the Perth Test match, got some crucial match practice on Sunday as India took on the Australian side in Canberra.This could be an indication of the fact that the …
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has hinted at a potential resolution to the ongoing discussions surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hosting arrangements. Speaking in an interview, Naqvi revealed that the PCB is prepared to make a decision to ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament, suggesting that the hybrid model is under …
Cheteshwar Pujara wants K L Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma. Rohit's absence in the series opener in Perth allowed India to move Rahul to the top of the order from the middle order. Pujara, the rock of …
Nathan McSweeney may have struggled on his Test debut, but former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has backed the young opener to deliver in the second game against India, calling him "well-equipped" for the role. McSweeney, who replaced David Warner after the left-hander retired last summer, managed just 10 and 0 against a …
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 …
Returning skipper Rohit Sharma will walk into the Indian playing XI for the second Test in Adelaide in place of young Devdutt Padikkal but in-form KL Rahul's batting slot in the pink ball warm-up game in Canberra will certainly keep everyone interested. It will all depend on whether the injured Shubman Gill gets …
All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer said he was ready to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in their title defence in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, if given an opportunity. Speculation is rife that Venkatesh is set to replace Shreyas Iyer as the captain of the three-time champions after his mega payday in the IPL auction in Jeddah on …
The Indian team is all set to take on Australia in the 5-match Test series of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The 1st Test will take place at the Optus Stadium in Perth, where Australia boasts an unbeaten record, having won all four Tests that they have played, including the one vs India in 2018. There …
Australia’s young opener Nathan McSweeney admitted to be under pressure ahead of the Test debut but said that he’s ready for the opportunity. Notably, India and Australia are all set to lock horns in a five-match Test series beginning from November 22 at Perth Stadium, Perth. McSweeney is likely to make his debut in the …
File photo of the Indian team.© AFP Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden has weighed in on India's shock 0-3 loss at home to New Zealand earlier this month. The loss was a huge blow to India's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The Rohit Sharma-led will be under significant pressure …
