INSANE: 8 | Vintage Vibes

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

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2025

Konstas can still hurt India without scoop shot: Watson

Shane Watson has worked with Sam Konstas for years and is convinced the teenager can put the scoop away and play conventional cricket if needed against India.

AAP · Jan 2, 2025

India and Australia teams meet PM Anthony Albanese ahead of Sydney Test

NEW DELHI: Prior to the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test commencing on Friday, Indian and Australian cricketers attended a New Year's reception hosted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancee Jodie Haydon at Kirribilli House in Sydney on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jan 1, 2025

'I'd love to, there's no doubt about that': Australia batter Nathan McSweeney on Usman Khawaja's replacement

NEW DELHI: Nathan McSweeney remains optimistic about potentially succeeding Usman Khawaja in Australia's Test team, despite being dropped from the squad.

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

'India have identified a problem with Sam Konstas's forward defence'

Teenage Australia opener Sam Konstas's international career has begun on a promising note, but former Australia allrounder Kerry O'Keeffe has spotted a flaw in the youngster's forward defence that, he feels, can harm his Test career if not addressed soon.

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

'Shouldn't take a debutant to shift the momentum': Warner urges 'experienced' Aussies to follow 'brave' Konstas' lead

David Warner has heaped praise on Australia's young batting sensation Sam Konstas after his dazzling debut during the Boxing Day Test against India. Konstas, 19, lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a fearless 60 off 65 deliveries, an innings highlighted by audacious ramp shots and a remarkable 18-run over…

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

Boxing Day Test for the ages is the cricketing dream Australia needs

The historic fourth Test at the MCG will forever be associated with Pat Cummins and his peers, and motivate a new generation of India cricketers

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2024

Warner questions why it took teen to lead the way

David Warner has praised Sam Konstas's bravery against Jasprit Bumrah, but asked why a 19-year-old had to show Australia's top order how to get creative.

AAP · Dec 31, 2024

Cummins lauds Konstas after epic Boxing Day Test debut

Sam Konstas has earned plenty of praise from his teammates after the teenager's outstanding Test debut at the MCG.

AAP · Dec 30, 2024

IND vs AUS, 4th Test Highlights: India 'collapse' to 184-run defeat at MCG as Australia take 2-1 series lead

NEW DELHI: India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final for the third consecutive time suffered a major blow as they lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. Chasing a record 340-run target, India were all out for…

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024