India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2025
Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: How do their forms compare? India captain Rohit Sharma has been dropped for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The writing was on the cards and it was reported a day prior by TimesofIndia.com. The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025
Anushka Sharma's ANGRY reaction goes VIRAL after Virat Kohli's early dismissal against Australia in ongoing Test match - WATCH The fifth Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 3, 2025, brought plenty of action and drama on the field, but it was Anushka Sharma's reaction to her husband Virat Kohli's dismissal that had social media buzzing. The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025
IND vs AUS: 'I wasn't in frame of mind', says Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant explained that he adopted a restrained approach on the opening day of the fifth Test against Australia due to the challenging nature of the SCG pitch, which prevented him from playing his usual aggressive game. The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025
Watch: Indian fan teases Sam Konstas in Sydney with Virat Kohli poster Virat Kohli's shoulder-bump to Sam Konstas in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne further spiced up the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, and the fans are keeping that face-off alive in the series-deciding fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which began on Friday. The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025
Rohit Sharma not even in 15 names on India's team sheet for Sydney Test Rohit Sharma was dropped from the playing eleven for the series-deciding fifth Test between India and Australia in Sydney. But what came as a bigger surprise for fans was when his name went missing from the 15 players mentioned on the official team sheet. The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025
Virat Kohli survives falling for a first ball duck in Sydney - Watch NEW DELHI: India lost openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal early after captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in overcast conditions and a grassy pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025
Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened Scott Boland takes four wickets before Usman Khawaja falls to Jasprit Bumrah off the last ball to leave hosts 9-1 at stumps The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2025
Sikandar Raza, Newman Nyamhuri share spoils as Zimbabwe bowl out Afghanistan for 157 in second Test NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe's experienced campaigner Sikandar Raza and young talent Newman Nyamhuri on Thursday claimed three wickets apiece, restricting Afghanistan to 157 runs on Day 1 of the second Test in Bulawayo. The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025
Can Indian spinners do an Anil Kumble in spin-friendly Sydney? - SCG trivia It's been 46 years since India won a Test match in Sydney, and a victory in the concluding match of this Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will not only end the wait of more than four decades but also help India retain the trophy. The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025
SCG honours India spinners Bedi, Yadav for fifth IND vs AUS Test NEW DELHI: The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, set to begin on Friday (January 3). The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025
'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. The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025
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 · Jan 2, 2025
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 · Jan 2, 2025
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025 'He was never going to miss this one': Pat Cummins on Mitchell Starc's inclusion in playing XI for Sydney Test Fast bowler Mitchell Starc has been named in Australia's XI on Thursday for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, starting Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, despite carrying a rib niggle. The left-arm pacer will lead the attack alongside Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, and Nathan…
AAP · Jan 1, 2025 Marsh dropped for SCG finale, Beau Webster to debut Out-of-form Australia allrounder Mitch Marsh has been dropped for the Border-Gavaskar series finale at the SCG, with Beau Webster to make his Test debut.
AAP · Jan 1, 2025 McGrath says Starc worth the risk as quick gets scans Mitchell Starc has been sent for scans on his sore ribs ahead of the SCG Test, but Australia are confident the quick will be fit to face India in Sydney.
AAP · Jan 1, 2025 'Mitch's time' - Aussies back Marsh ahead of SCG Test Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey has rejected suggestions change is needed for the SCG, believing Mitch Marsh can silence his critics against India.
International Business Times · Jan 1, 2025 Ex-India Coach Shastri Wants Two-tier Test System After MCG Blockbuster Former India coach Ravi Shastri called Wednesday for a two-tier structure in Test cricket with relegation and promotion to ensure the survival of the red-ball game.
The Times of India · Jan 1, 2025 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…
AAP · Dec 31, 2024 Richardson not premeditating Sydney Test recall Jhye Richardson last played a Test match more than three years ago, but he will be ready to go in Sydney if Mitchell Starc is forced out with an injury.
The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024 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 · Dec 31, 2024 Two Indians named in Cricket Australia's Test team of 2024 NEW DELHI: India's top bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, was selected by Cricket Australia to lead the Men's Test Team in 2024. The other Indian named in the varied playing XI, which includes players from six different nations, is opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024 Australia eye a 27-year first by beating India in Sydney The Melbourne Test win over India has put Australia just a step away from ending a 10-year wait to reclaim the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), and it will also be a repeat of the kind of comeback the Aussies last made in 1997 to clinch a Test series.
The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024 As a Test batter, Nitish Reddy better than Hardik Pandya - says Sunil Gavaskar Nitish Kumar Reddy has been the find of the Australian tour for India, and the batting all-rounder established that as a fact with his maiden international century in the Melbourne Test when India were almost down and out for the count.