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India-Pakistan at neutral venue like a mouth-watering meal without salt, El Clasico in US

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India-Pakistan at neutral venue like a mouth-watering meal without salt, El Clasico in US

After many rounds of high-level bilateral discussions, India and Pakistan have finally given up on the highly popular and immensely profitable idea of ‘home’ and ‘away’ cricket. Starting with the ICC Champions Trophy early next year, till 2028 at least, the mother of all sporting rivalries will now be played out at neutral venues.At least for now, the door has been shut for good. The two bickering neighbours wouldn’t invite each other to their homes but in a mutual decision, that gives a strong whiff of hypocrisy, would readily play ball on foreign soil. So the expats can watch this storied rivalry unfold from the stands, the well-heeled fans from the two nations can take flights to these foreign destinations but the masses, the most interested stakeholders, can say goodbye to their dream ...

India vs Australia 4th Test: Rohit Sharma faces scrutiny in Australia; seeks to regain

20Dec

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India vs Australia 4th Test: Rohit Sharma faces scrutiny in Australia; seeks to regain

Rohit Sharma. File | Photo Credit: PTI Under Australian skies, Rohit Sharma is seeking a spot in the sun. The runs have dried up, and under his leadership, the second Test was lost at Adelaide before a doughty lower-order and the rains helped snatch a draw in the third outing at Brisbane. Down Under, where the knives get sharpened against rival skippers, there have been the odd queries in the local media about whether he deserves to be in the playing eleven. Rohit is aware about these mind games and has preferred to train hard and do what he can in the contests. Having linked up with the squad through the warm-up game against the Prime Minister’s XI at Canberra, the Mumbaikar has endured a drought right...

India vs Australia 3rd Test, tip-off XI: Hazlewood replaces Boland, Akash Deep likely and Washington get in for Harshit Rana and R Ashwin

13Dec

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India vs Australia 3rd Test, tip-off XI: Hazlewood replaces Boland, Akash Deep likely and Washington get in for Harshit Rana and R Ashwin

India vs Australia 3rd test: Rohit Sharma-led India will take on Pat Cummins’ Australia in the third match at the Gabba in Brisbane of the ongoing five-match series in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India won the first test by 295 runs at Perth, Western Australia while Australia came back strongly to win the second day-night test in Adelaide by an equally emphatic 10 wickets. With the series locked at 1-1, here are a few changes that both teams can make at Gabba. Josh Hazlewood for Scott Boland Australia captain Pat Cummins has made it clear that Josh Hazlewood will return to the playing XI and will replace Scott Boland. Hazlewood was cleared of injury on Friday and will join Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for the third Test against India in Brisbane. Hazlewood missed the pink-ball Te...

10Dec

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Double trouble for Rohit Sharma: ‘Score runs and manage Jasprit Bumrah workload’ | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif sees Rohit Sharma under pressure as he now has the twin task -- to score runs as batter and use Jasprit Bumrah carefully as skipper -- going forward in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.While Rohit flopped with the bat in the second game in Adelaide, scoring 3 and 6 in two innings, the skipper also faced a Bumrah injury scare as on the second day, Bumrah was seen in trouble while bowling.Amid a horrible show from the batters in both innings, the Bumrah injury came as a big scare but bowling coach Morne Morkel later assured that it was just a cramp.With no Mohammed Shami and an inexperienced bowling attack, Kaif feels that Rohit will have to be extra careful in using Bumrah while focussing on his own form with the bat.Rohit has been going through a r...

10Dec

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Watch: Virat Kohli rolls his arm over in net session | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli at Optus Stadium on November 19, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Virat Kohli was seen rolling his arm in the nets in Adelaide on Tuesday as Indian pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, alongside seam-bowling allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, endured a rather quiet outing. Kohli has prior bowling experience in international cricket, having bowled in eleven Test innings without taking a wicket. However, he has five ODI wickets and four T20I wickets to his name.Coming off a recent century in Perth, Kohli was dismissed twice by edges in the pink-ball Test. Both dismissals resulted in catches—one by the second slip and the other by the wicketkeeper.Kohli’s net session began cautiously, gradually building in intensity, reflecting a measured approach ...

10Dec

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‘It’s time to look ahead’: Team India sweats it out in Adelaide – Watch – Times of India

Virat Kohli during the net session in Adelaide. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: After a humbling 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide Oval, the Indian cricket team wasted no time in regrouping, holding an intense net session in Adelaide on Tuesday. The visitors, who endured consecutive batting collapses against Australia's pace attack, looked determined to rebound in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Border-Gavaskar TrophyThe series, currently tied 1-1, has India seeking redemption after their strong start with a commanding 295-run victory in Perth. The third Test, beginning on December 14 in Brisbane, is crucial not just for the series outcome but also for India’s hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ...

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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."...

10Dec

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Can Rohit Sharma get his groove back in Australia? | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma's poor form and India's consecutive Test losses under his captaincy raise concerns about his place in the team. His struggles against swing and pace in Australia, coupled with a recent string of low scores, have prompted questions about his batting approach and whether his age is a factor. ADELAIDE: “When you come to Australia, your best chance of winning a Test match is by putting runs on the board.” This was a downcast Rohit Sharma after India failed collectively as a batting unit in the day-night Test. The team’s front man has, as is the norm, been left facing most of the heat following India’s defeat in less than three days to Australia in the second Test.The regular opener even dropped down to No. 6 to avoid unsettling the opening combination of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Ra...

9Dec

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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...

9Dec

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‘Virat Kohli ki kamzori log pakad ke rakhe hue hai’: Mohammad Kaif urges India to target Travis Head as Australians target Kohli | Cricket News – Times of India

Travis Head and Virat Kohli (X Photo) Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif observed that even a bowler like Scott Boland, who plays infrequently for Australia, understands Virat Kohli's weakness. Boland targets the area outside Kohli's off-stump, inducing edges to the slips."When Boland, someone who doesn't play consistently, knows how to exploit this, why can't we trap Travis Head? If his weakness is outside the off-stump, why don’t we consistently bowl there? Every batsman has weaknesses."Kaif questioned India's strategy against Travis Head, emphasising the need to exploit his vulnerability outside the off-stump. He believes that if Boland can exploit Kohli's weakness, India should be able to target Head's known frailty. He highlighted that every batsman has their own weaknesses."Virat ...

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Rishabh Pant’s sweet bonding moment with a little girl in Adelaide goes viral. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was recently seen sharing a heartwarming moment with a little girl in Adelaide, capturing the attention of fans worldwide.Known for his lively personality on and off the field, Pant took some time to relax ahead of the team's preparations for the third Test, starting in Brisbane on December 14, in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Rohit Sharma press conference after loss in Adelaide Test vs AustraliaThe adorable interaction showcased Pant’s softer side as he joyfully played with the child, bringing smiles to those around him.The video of Pant lifting the girl and engaging in playful banter quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising his genuine and down-to-earth demeanour.Pant’s connection with the little girl highlights h...