Rishabh Pant smiles as he takes the winning run. (AFP) Justin Langer has undermined Rishabh Pant‘s heroics that breached Australia’s Gabba “fortress” in 2021 and helped India win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.His unbeaten 89, which helped India snatch a terrific win at Brisbane’s Gabba in 2021, is the stuff of legend.Chasing 324, India’s reply began with…
Cheteshwar Pujara (Getty Images) R Ashwin has highlighted how Cheteshwar Pujara‘s defensive batting prowess at No. 3 position played a crucial role in Virat Kohli‘s success as a number four batter in Test cricket over the past decade. Pujara, who announced his retirement after 20 years in professional cricket, was recognised as one of India’s…
Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant (Agency Image) Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant paid tribute to veteran cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara, who announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday, highlighting their memorable Test partnerships that helped India secure crucial victories and draws, particularly during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Pant acknowledged Pujara’s contribution to Indian cricket…
R Ashwin and Rahul Dravid NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid and senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revisited a controversial moment from the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy during the latest episode of Kutti Stories with Ash. The incident revolved around Ashwin facing backlash for allegedly helping Australia through a Tamil-language YouTube video on playing spin…
Sarfaraz Khan (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: When some of his Mumbai teammates and TNCA XI players were waiting for the curtains to come down following a rain interruption towards the end of Monday’s play, Sarfaraz Khan was itching to get back on the field. Sarfaraz, who had retired hurt with cramps after smashing 138 (114 balls,…
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Harshit Rana recently opened up about a heated on-field exchange with Australian speedster Mitchell Starc during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he peppered Starc with bouncers before dismissing him for 26 — all while receiving spirited backing from senior pros Virat Kohli and…
Harshit Rana. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India pacer Harshit Rana has candidly opened up on the mental toll of being dropped from the national squad, especially during long overseas tours. After being initially omitted from India’s squad for the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, Rana was later added for the first Test but…
The wait continues for Abhimanyu Easwaran. It has now been 961 days since he was first selected in the Indian Test squad, yet he is still waiting to make his debut.Follow Live: IND vs ENG 5th Test A quiet figure in the background, Easwaran has travelled with the team across tours, often as a backup…
India coach Gautam Gambhir(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has underlined the importance of first-class cricket in shaping a strong national team, calling it the “most important format” while also stressing the need for daily effort, growth, and pride in representing the country. In a conversation with Sony Sports Network during…
LEEDS, ENGLAND – JUNE 24: Yashasvi Jaiswal of India drops Ben Duckett of England during day 5 of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 24, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Although Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant century on the opening day of the Leeds…