Sanjay Manjrekar opposes idea of KL Rahul opening in 1st BGT 2024-25 Test
Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar has opposed KL Rahul replacing captain Rohit Sharma at the top in the first Test of the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, starting November 22 as well. However, Rohit has been ruled out of the series opener after his wife gave birth to their second child recently as well. […]
By SMCS - Nov 21, 2024
Ricky Ponting opens up on Virat Kohli’s popularity in Australia ahead of BGT 2024-25
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has shared that Virat Kohli’s popularity Down Under before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ponting stated that Kohli has earned it, having played well in his previous tours to Australia as well. Despite being short of runs recently, Kohli remains the man the hosts are wary of. He also averages 54.08 in […]
By SMCS - Nov 20, 2024
Aakash Chopra opines on Rishabh Pant saying money wasn’t the criteria for not staying with DC
Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Rishabh Pant said that money was not the criterion behind him not being retained by the Delhi Capitals (DC) showing that ‘something else was cooking’ in the franchise. He also added that Pant’s earlier social media post about his potential auction price also showed that something was a […]
By SMCS - Nov 20, 2024
“He will want to make this series count” – Sourav Ganguly confident of Virat Kohli’s success in BGT 2024-25
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is confident of Virat Kohli’s success in Australia during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite his struggles in the home series against Bangladesh and New Zealand as well. Ganguly also stated the No. 4 batter has a great record in Australia and will enjoy the pitches Down Under. In an interview […]
By SMCS - Nov 20, 2024
“If you have taken him along, it’s your duty to try him at least” – Aakash Chopra on Sarfaraz Khan
Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Sarfaraz Khan doesn’t seem to be in contention for a spot in India’s playing XI for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 as well. He also urged the Indian team management to give the middle-order batter a chance if they consider him worthy enough to […]
By SMCS - Nov 20, 2024
“Bats differently, slightly, to me and Pujara, but still a very, very good player” – Rahul Dravid on Shubman Gill
Former India batter and former head coach Rahul Dravid has backed star India batter Shubman Gill to do well at No. 3 in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The five-match Test series is set to begin in Perth on November 22. Gill debuted in Tests as an opener in the 2020-21 series in Australia which India […]
By SMCS - Nov 20, 2024
Aakash Chopra picks the 5 likely most expensive batters in IPL 2025 auction
Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has picked five likely most expensive batters in the IPL 2025 auction as well. While talking about his choices of pure batters, he added that Shreyas Iyer could earn the highest among them as well. The IPL 2025 auction will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on […]
By SMCS - Nov 20, 2024
Ravi Shastri questions India’s decision not to play warm-up games in Australia
Former India player and head coach Ravi Shastri said that he would have liked the Indian team to play at least one full-fledged warm-up contest on Australian soil before the Border-Gavaskar series. Team India opted against any practice matches against any domestic side and instead, they went for match simulation in Perth as well. However, […]
By SMCS - Nov 20, 2024
If this is the last time Virat Kohli is in Australia, enjoy it because he is a superstar, says Justin Langer
Former Australian batter and head coach Justin Langer has backed India to do well in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite their recent 3-0 loss to New Zealand at home. He also urged fans to enjoy the performance of the star Indian batter Virat Kohli, as this could be his last tour Down Under. Speaking to The […]
By SMCS - Nov 20, 2024
Mohammad Kaif Explains Ricky Ponting’s DC Exit
The Delhi Capitals look to begin a new era in the IPL 2025, under a new coaching staff, as Ricky Ponting heads to Punjab Kings as the mentor after staying 7 years in the capital. Along with Ricky Ponting, India legend Sourav Ganguly was there to help DC win their maiden IPL title. However, both […]
By SMCS - Nov 19, 2024