Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after dismissing Travis Head (Agency Photo) In India’s last two Test tours of Australia, the factor that has remained constant is the threat posed by premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, which coincides with the fact that India finished those tours with historic series wins. And on his third trip Down Under, Bumrah continues

NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena has stepped up to support former cricketer Vinod Kambli, who is presently receiving treatment at Aakriti Hospital in Thane. The OSD of deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, Mangesh Chivate, met with Kambli and gave him a full assurance of the party’s support and assistance. The player will receive a total of

File photo of Lalchand Rajput (L) and India batter Virat Kohli (R). NEW DELHI: As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy enters its decisive phase, with the five-match series level at 1-1 after three Tests, the focus shifts to the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Former India coach Lalchand Rajput has highlighted the importance of a strong first innings score

Australia played a smart ‘scheduling’ card even before the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy commenced a month ago, but India’s riposte came in the first Test itself; and after three matches, the advantage has slightly shifted to the visitors’ camp.If India winning the series-opener in Perth made Australia re-think, their fightback to force a draw in

Rohan Bopanna returns the ball during the ATP World Tour Finals in Turin, Italy. (AP) At the start of the year Rohan Bopanna gave himself the best pre-44th birthday gift when he claimed the World No.1 ranking and clinched his first men’s doubles Grand Slam title in a spectacular 2024 Australian Open fortnight, where he

Mitchell Starc sends down a delivery in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: When they play Australia in the fourth Test of the series at the Boxing Day Test, India would have to exercise caution against left-arm bowler Mitchell Starc, who is not only

Pat Cummins during a press conference at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch appears “nice and firm” with a “bit of grass coverage” ahead of the fourth Test match against India in Melbourne, according to Australian captain Pat Cummins, who also mentioned that spinner

Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) Rohit Sharma is slated to open for India against Australia in the Boxing Day Test that begins on Thursday. That would mean KL Rahul will drop to the No. 3 slot in the batting order.Additionally, the team management are considering playing two spinners at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with Washington Sundar

File photo of India cricketer Niki Prasad. Bengaluru: As an 18-year-old who didn’t make the cut for the national team for the inaugural U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, Niki Prasad wasn’t heartbroken. Instead, it served as a wake-up call on her shortcomings as a cricketer.Two years later, the Karnataka all-rounder is all set to

India’s cricket superstar Virat Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma, were spotted strolling in Melbourne city; and a video of the moment captured by a fan has gone viral on social media. Batting legend Kohli is currently on the tour of Australia as part of the Indian team, as action resumes on the field with