NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal played a composed, unbeaten knock of 90, while KL Rahul showcased his stylish batting with 62 as India extended their lead to 218 runs over Australia, taking firm control of the opening Test in Perth.Both batters displayed determination and grit against a world-class Australian attack, positioning India strongly to seize the…
KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: When the opening day of the first Test in Perth saw the fall of a record 17 wickets, it looked no brainer that the Border-Gavaskar series opener might not last even three days.The grassy and bouncy track at the Optus Stadium had the batters floored and…
Yashasvi Jaiswal. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: There’s no stopping Yashasvi Jaiswal. The young Indian batting sensation continues to make waves in Test cricket as he became the batter with most sixes in a calendar year in the longest format of the game.The 22-year-old batter achieved the milestone during the second day of the first Test…
NEW DELHI: With a brilliant unbeaten 90-run knock against Australia on Day 2 of the first at Perth on Saturday, Yashasvi Jaiswal showed he had nerves of steel.Not just that, Jaiswal’s cool temperament was also on display as he dispatched Aussie bowlers to all parts of the Optus Stadium.Jaiswal’s cool temperament was also on display…
Former Indian fast bowler Dodda Ganesh said India should retain the opening pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal even after Rohit Sharma returns to the playing XI. Rohit missed the opening Test at the Perth Stadium as he was on paternity break after becoming a father for the second time on November 15. As…
KL Rahul, left, and teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal in Perth, Australia. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: From a dramatic collapse to a remarkable recovery, India’s fortunes shifted dramatically on the second day of the first Test in Perth. After losing 10 wickets in two sessions on the opening day, India’s openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul staged…
Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Steve Smith for a golden duck became one of the key turning moments of Day 1’s play, and former Australia skipper Matthew Hayden discussed where the Australia batter went wrong. “Think of Steve Smith’s career. He’s always been a modern day enigma. You’ve always kind of expected him at some point…
NEW DELHI: India’s batting order faltered under a fierce Australian pace attack on the opening day of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth on Friday. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah’s decision to bat first on a lively pitch seemed to backfire as both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal departed without scoring in their…
(Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) MUMBAI: He may have been going through a prolonged slump, but former India batter and currently a member of the BCCI’s Cricket advisory Committee (CAC) Jatin Paranjape has backed star batter Virat Kohli to come good in the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will begin in Perth from Friday with the…
Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his resilient batting against Australia’s bowling attack, shared his insights on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting Friday in Perth.He believes KL Rahul should occupy the crucial number three position. Pujara also expressed confidence in Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s abilities, drawing a parallel with David Warner‘s prime form.“I don’t know the batting order. I…