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The end comes quickly for India’s fading champions ahead of Test series finale

The tourists must pick the best possible XI as decline of Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma is laid clear in Australia

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IND vs AUS: Shubman Gill's SCG Test preparation draws 'special viewers' - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s parents were spotted watching their son fine-tune his batting in the nets ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). India, trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, is gearing up for the series-decider starting Friday.

The Times of India

'If team needs you, you need to play in a certain way': Gautam Gambhir lays down 'team-first' ideology over 'natural game'

NEW DELHI: Trailing 1-2 in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Indian team faces a must-win situation as they prepare for the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Gautam Gambhir has serious lengthy chats with Jasprit Bumrah, Ajit Agarkar ahead of SCG Test - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen having an intense one-on-one discussion with star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, away from the rest of the squad, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). India, currently trailing 1-2 in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is preparing for the series-deciding fifth Test starting…

The Times of India

Rohit at risk of getting the axe, career in doubt

India coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to guarantee Rohit Sharma a spot in his side for the fifth Test against Australia, with the captain sitting out training.

AAP

Focus slowly shifting to Champions Trophy; Irfan Pathan says 'hopes are very high' from Team India

The ICC Champions Trophy will be the first big-ticket event of 2025, with the tournament making its re-entry to the ICC calendar for the first time since 2017; and former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has "high hopes" from the Indian team.

The Times of India

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney? Gautam Gambhir provides update on India XI vs Australia

NEW DELHI: India face a must-win situation in the decisive fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, starting Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Trailing 1-2 in the series, the team is grappling with skipper Rohit Sharma's poor form, as the veteran opener has failed to cross…

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India's tumultous Australia tour rattles to last stop in Sydney

SYDNEY: Dark clouds are gathering over Indian cricket heading into the Sydney Test. This has been a long, strange trip marked by a series of bizarre missteps from the side. The auspicious winning start in Perth has been followed by abject defeat in Adelaide, a lucky rain-hit draw in Brisbane…

The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir, selectors and team in communication breakdown?

NEW DELHI: As the Indian team stares at a tough transition following the floundering in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, it has emerged that coach Gautam Gambhir is struggling to stay on the same page with the selectors and the team.

The Times of India

Ravi Shastri reveals key reason behind Team India’s slip-up in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has identified poor shot selection around the middle session on the final day as the key reason for India's loss in the Boxing Day Test, which also weakened their hold on the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir's handling of Team India's transition raises eyebrows

NEW DELHI: The role of head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff in managing a squad in transition has also come into attention as Indian cricket struggles with the declining performance of its two batting mainstays, captain Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli.

The Times of India

Australia won't write off revival of India's veterans

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have scored just 97 runs between them in India's past five innings, but Australia are on guard for the pair to rebound at the SCG.

AAP

End of the line for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma?

In Indian cricket, sentimental retirements have often masked larger issues of selection form. Superstars have usually extended playing careers and scripted their own exits. For India's captain, however, retirement talk is gathering steam ahead of the Sydney Test. For Kohli, too, holding on to his spot looks increasingly difficult with…

The Times of India

2024 - India's golden year in sports: Iconic wins, Olympic glory and emotional farewells

NEW DELHI: 2024 saw Indian athletes shine globally, setting new records and bidding farewell to legends. From Olympic records to emotional farewells, Indian sports achieved new heights and celebrated its heroes, inspiring the next generation of athletes.

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It's going to be difficult being Rohit Sharma in 2025

NEW DELHI: Nobody knows what's going on in the mind of India's captain Rohit Sharma. He has taken T20Is off his schedule, the BCCI has already announced him as the captain for next year's ICC Champions Trophy, and there's a growing call for his head in Test cricket after a…

The Times of India

A year to forget: Team India remains winless in ODIs in 2024

In 2024, India’s cricket calendar placed greater emphasis on the ICC T20 World Cup and the ICC World Test Championship final qualification, leaving one-day internationals (ODIs) with minimal priority. After finishing as runners-up to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup, India participated in only three ODIs during the year.

The Times of India

Did Yashasvi Jaiswal tell Travis Head 'yes, I got a touch'? New video hints at that

The closing stages of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne were marred by controversy around Yashasvi Jaiswal's caught-behind decision, which was given out by the third umpire.

The Times of India

India's highest run-scorers in ODIs in 2024: Rohit Sharma at the top in solitary series against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: In 2024, the Indian cricket team's schedule was notably light on One Day Internationals (ODIs), with only a single series played against Sri Lanka in August and that too India lost 0-2.

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Does Indian cricket have the depth to fill Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's void? Former Australia batter answers

NEW DLEHI: According to former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup champion Darren Lehmann, Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will continue to be in good health even if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to quit.

The Times of India

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy's names etched on the Honours Board of MCG

NEW DELHI: India may have lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, but there were more than a couple of heroic performances from the Rohit Sharma-led team

The Times of India

'Mai open karunga': Rohit Sharma shattered team's confidence

Rohit Sharma decided to return to his customary batting slot as an opener in the Melbourne Test against Australia after failed attempts to score runs in the middle order. However, the swap didn't change his luck. Intead, it disturbed the line-up and hurt India's confidence, feels former Pakistan batter Basit…

The Times of India

Mentally, it is disturbing: Rohit Sharma on bad form

MELBOURNE: India have little time for reflection following Monday's avoidable defeat. The manner of their collapse in the last session is unlikely to leave the team in a happy space going into the Sydney Test in three days' time. That fifth Test is now a must-win game if India are…

The Times of India

Boxing Day Test: India surrender to Australia at the MCG

India batters throw in the towel to give Australia 2-1 lead after a heart-warming fightback by bowlers on Day 4

The Times of India

EXCLUSIVE | 'Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir will help Yashasvi Jaiswal overcome this on-field controversy'

NEW DELHI: Disappointment and frustration were clearly visible on Yashasvi Jaiswal's face as he fell victim to a controversial dismissal during the final session of day five in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. The third umpire overturned the on-field not-out decision for a caught-behind, even though the Snickometer…

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'Why can't he bring that discipline onto the field?': Irfan Pathan questions Virat Kohli after Melbourne Test failure

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has offered a blunt critique of Virat Kohli's recent performances, particularly his persistent issues with shots outside the off-stump. Speaking on Star Sports after India's heavy 184-run defeat to Australia in the Boxing Day Test, Pathan highlighted Kohli's struggles as a key factor…

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