Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has called the catastrophic mix-up between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, which led to the opener’s run-out, a “coach killer” — using a rugby term — and “one of the best barbeques” he’s ever seen. Lyon acknowledged that the mistake caught Australia off guard and allowed them to build further pressure […]

With half the Indian batting lineup already back in the pavilion, all eyes will now turn to all-rounder Washington Sundar as he steps out to bat in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India suffered a batting collapse late on Day 2 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), undoing the good work of Virat […]

The Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has been marked by controversies revolving around Virat Kohli. The Indian batting stalwart found himself under the spotlight for the wrong reasons, starting with a shoulder bump on Australia’s 19-year-old debutant, Sam Konstas, which drew sharp criticism from the Australian media. As the match progressed […]

Virat Kohli has found himself at the centre of controversy during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The uproar began when Kohli shoulder-bumped Australian debutant Sam Konstas on Day 1, an action that sparked widespread criticism from Australian media and cricketing circles. The reaction was […]

Virat Kohli has found himself at the centre of Australian crowd hostility during the Boxing Day Test following an altercation with debutant Sam Konstas on Day 1. The jeers reached a crescendo when Kohli was dismissed on Day 2 during India’s first innings at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Australia, under Pat Cummins’ leadership, posted […]

After dismissing Virat Kohli, Scott Boland continued his excellent spell by claiming the wicket of Akash Deep on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Akash Deep, who had been a hero in the Gabba Test, failed to replicate his resilience here, falling for […]

India’s current Test squad is facing mounting pressure, especially as players like Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Travis Head have found their rhythm, often rediscovering their best form against the Indian bowlers. However, India’s selection decisions for the Boxing Day Test have come under scrutiny. Jasprit Bumrah, tasked with leading the attack, found himself bearing […]

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has weighed in on the Australian media’s intense criticism of Virat Kohli ahead of the ongoing Boxing Day Test, attributing the vitriol to Australia’s long-standing struggles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Shastri believes the media’s reaction is born from a sense of desperation, as Australia has not won […]

A funny exchange between Indian captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was caught on the stump mic during Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The light-hearted chatter has since gone viral, showcasing a humorous moment amid a tense battle. The incident occurred near the end of the […]

A light-hearted exchange between Nathan Lyon and KL Rahul provided some comic relief during India’s first innings on Day 2 of the fourth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. The banter, captured on the stump mic, occurred after Rohit Sharma’s dismissal for a low score, which led to some changes in India’s batting order. […]