Rishabh Pant (Agency Photo) Rishabh Pant is facing a backlash for his bold and unwise shot-selection at a crucial juncture during India’s stiff run-chase in the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Monday, which triggered a batting collapse that led to a defeat when the visitors at one stage seemed to be taking the match…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, center, speaks to umpires after being dismissed during fourth Test. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma backed the third umpire’s decision to dismiss young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during a pivotal moment in the final session of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jaiswal’s ‘contentious’ dismissal, which came…
Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant came under fire after playing a risky shot that led to his dismissal during a crucial phase of Day 3 in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pant’s dismissal has once again highlighted the fine line between aggression and recklessness, with fans…
Australian players celebrates the wicket of India’s Virat Kohli. (AFP Photo) Former cricketer Madan Lal believes the run-out of Yashasvi Jaiswal, involving Virat Kohli, impacted Kohli’s mindset during the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the MCG.On Day 2, with India at 51/2, Kohli and Jaiswal displayed impressive batting, forcing Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, to adopt…
Furious Sunil Gavaskar slammed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for his reckless dismissal on Day 3 of the 4th Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. While commentating for the host broadcaster, Gavaskar called Pant stupid after the keeper-batter was dismissed for just 28 runs in India’s first innings at the Boxing Day Test match. With India…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Screengrab Photo) NEW DELHI: In the third India vs Australia Test at the Gabba, former Indian captain Virat Kohli devised a perfect plan to dismiss the in-form Travis Head.The left-hander, fresh from scoring two centuries in the ongoing series, appeared confident, with Australia holding a 201-run lead on the fifth…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at The Gabba in Brisbane. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After bowling out India for 260 in their first innings, the Aussies were looking for quick runs to set a target in the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba in Brisbane on…
Rohit Sharma after his dismissal at The Gabba on Tuesday. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images) BRISBANE: There’s no easy way to couch the issue. Captain Rohit Sharma‘s Test career stands at the crossroads in this mid-point of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. It is imperative for India that he recovers some batting form in the remainder…
A debatable incident unfolded during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Venkatesh Iyer‘s dismissal sparked controversy after a catch by Ajinkya Rahane.Iyer, appearing comfortable at the crease, had scored 17 runs off just 9 deliveries. His brief innings included a six and a four. He attempted a cut shot towards backward point off a short,…
Virat Kohli after his dismissal by Mitchell Starc in Adelaide. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has come to the defense of Virat Kohli following the batter’s dismissal in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, which sparked criticism over his technique on pitches with pace and bounce….