Ishant Sharma BGT (X Photo) Former Indian cricket team fielding coach, R Sridhar, believes that Jasprit Bumrah needs a bowling partner who provides control. Sridhar emphasised the importance of having a bowler who can maintain a tight economy rate, especially during crucial phases of the game.Also See: Cricket Live Score“I would be looking at a…
Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) New Delhi: Rohit Sharma is set to leave for Australia on November 23 and will link-up with the squad during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth, which gets underway on November 22. The Indian captain didn’t travel with the team which left for Australia in batches on…
Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 kicks off at Perth’s iconic Optus Stadium on November 22. Known for its lively pitches offering pace, bounce, and carry, Perth sets the stage for an intense battle between bat and ball. With Mohammed Shami unavailable for the first Test, the…
India captain Rohit Sharma with head coach Gautam Gambhir (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy stands as a critical series for India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir. His tenure has witnessed significant setbacks, including India’s first ODI series defeat to Sri Lanka in 27 years, followed by a home Test series loss to New…
NEW DELHI: India’s star batter KL Rahul was forced to retire hurt after being struck by a rising delivery during the Indian team’s intra-squad match simulation at the WACA ahead of the opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).Rahul was seen leaving the ground in discomfort, escorted by a physio. Photos of him exiting…
Dhruv Jurel (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Dhruv Jurel proved to be a reliable asset for India in the second game against Australia A in Melbourne, scoring crucial 80 and 68-run knocks after coming in with India struggling at 11/4 in the first innings and 44/4 in the second. Although India A eventually lost by…
NEW DELHI: Senior batter KL Rahul and reserve keeper Dhruv Jurel will be flying to Australia for the second ‘unofficial Test’ between India A and Australia A starting November 7 at the MCG to give them some game time before the first game at Perth from November 22.Rahul and Jurel were part of the Indian…
Pat Cummins and David Warner (File photo) NEW DELHI: Putting an end to the chatter around David Warner’s comeback for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia skipper Pat Cummins said that the team loves the former opener but won’t be considering him for the marquee series against India. Warner, who retired earlier this year after the Sydney…
(Photo credit: BCCI Women) SHARJAH: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur struck an unbeaten 54 but India’s nine-run loss to six-time champions Australia took her side’s fate for a semifinal spot out of their hands in the women’s T20 World Cup here on Sunday. With Australia marching into the semifinals undefeated, the defeat meant India will now have…
NEW DELHI: Ricky Ponting, the legendary Australian cricketer, earned the nickname ‘Punter‘ early in his cricketing career.The origin of the nickname is tied to Ponting’s love for betting on horse races and greyhounds, a common pastime in Australia.In Australian slang, a “punter” is someone who places bets, especially on horse races, which made it a…
