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‘Shami has been India’s best bowler for a while’: West Indies great wants the pacer to play remainder of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Shami (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: West Indies fast bowling legend Andy Roberts has commended veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, highlighting him as "India's best bowler." Roberts, a prominent member of the formidable West Indies pace quartet of the 1970s and 1980s, which included Michael Holding, Joel Garner, and Colin Croft, emphasised Shami's exceptional control and his proficiency in swinging and seaming the ball in both directions.Border-Gavaskar Trophy"Shami has been India's best bowler for a while," Roberts told Mid-Day. "He may not get the amount of wickets Jasprit Bumrah gets, but he's the full package and is more consistent than the rest. Shami swings the ball, Shami seams the ball, and Shami's control is as good as Bumrah's. Shami should play. Mohd Siraj is nowhere near Shami."...

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IND vs AUS: High demand for Boxing Day Test tickets, opening day sold out | Cricket News – Times of India

Melbourne Cricket Ground (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Tickets for the opening day of the Boxing Day Test, scheduled to start on December 26, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) have sold out, reflecting the immense public interest in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.The demand for tickets follows a thrilling second Test in Adelaide, where Australia levelled the series 1-1 with a commanding 10-wicket victory over India. The Adelaide match drew record crowds, with 135,012 attendees over three days, surpassing the previous five-day record of 113,009 for a Test against India in 2014-15. Rohit Sharma's struggle continuesDaily attendance milestones were shattered, with Day 1 and Day 2 welcoming 50,186 and 51,642 spectators respectively, ranking among the highest single-day crowds in Adelaid...

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Watch: Indian fan kicked out of Adelaide stadium for waving a piece of sandpaper | Cricket News – Times of India

An Indian fan was forced to leave the stadium during the second Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval for showing a piece of 'sandpaper' while sitting in the stands, trying to remind of the infamous scandal that rocked Australian cricket during their 2018 tour of South Africa. In a video that has gone viral on the internet, the fan could be seen forcibly ejected from the venue by the security officials while he kept waving the sandpaper amid mixed reactions of cheers and jeers. WATCH VIDEOThe fan was trying to remind the Australians in the crowd about the controversey six years ago, which saw greats like the then captain Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner getting banned, along with teammate Cameron Bancroft.Bancroft was caught on camera, using a piece of sandpaper whil...

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Ravi Shastri reveals his ‘philosophy’ as coach that fired up Team India in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo of the Indian team celebrating after winning the Border Gavaskar Trophy during the 2018-19 tour of Australia (AP Photo) Ravi Shastri never held himself back as a player when it came to giving it back to the opposition and believes in keeping the foot on the neck when the opponent is on the mat. That's what Shastri instilled in the Indian team when he was at the helm as head coach during India's historic back-to-back triumphs in Australia.India defeated the Aussies in their own backyard for the first time in a Test series during their 2018-19 tour Down Under and repeated the feat in 2020-21 to maintain their firm grip on the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).This Virat Kohli is like Sachin Tendulkar of 2011-13The BGT holders are now hoping to complete a hat-trick of Test series triump...

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‘Foolhardy’: Former pacer blasts suggestions for Rohit Sharma to open at Gabba | Cricket News – Times of India

Former fast bowler Dodda Ganesh has advised against India's captain Rohit Sharma opening the batting in the crucial third Test against Australia at the Gabba. He believes it's a risky move considering Rohit's current form and the challenging Brisbane conditions.India's batting order has been a topic of discussion following their performances in the first two Tests. They were bowled out for 150 in the first innings of the Perth Test and 180 in Adelaide.India won the Perth Test by a significant margin of 295 runs, thanks to centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli. However, they suffered a heavy defeat in Adelaide, losing by 10 wickets within three days.There's been discussion about Rohit returning to the opening position. He missed the first Test and batted in the middle order in the...