“His selection was a blunder” – Sanjay Manjrekar slams India’s team combination for 5th Test
Former India player turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar questioned Team India’s team selection for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Sydney as well. He also named all-rounder Washington Sundar’s inclusion in the playing XI a blunder on a surface at the SCG that was made for fast bowlers. However, India went […]
By SMCS - Jan 6, 2025
“Gambhir was getting all the credit” – Sanjay Manjrekar makes massive statement on Rohit Sharma’s interview during 5th BGT 2024-25 Test
Former Indian batter turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes that captain Rohit Sharma’s interview on Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney might see head coach Gautam Gambhir getting all the credit for his exclusion as well. However, Rohit opted out of the series finale in a shocking move, with Jasprit Bumrah leading […]
By SMCS - Jan 6, 2025
“I think it was a well-fought series” – Jasprit Bumrah
India’s stand-in captain and the best bowler of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Jasprit Bumrah, opined on missing out on bowling in the recently-concluded Sydney Test where India lost by six wickets as well. On the second day of the game, Bumrah left the SCG with an injury concern and he couldn’t bowl for the rest […]
By SMCS - Jan 5, 2025
“We can be a little more sensible in that regard” – Gautam Gambhir slams media over Rohit Sharma incident in BGT 5th Test
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has lashed out at the media over captain Rohit Sharma’s incident during the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. He also said that the media should’ve avoided unnecessary speculation and handled it more sensibly as well. Gambhir told reporters in the post-match press conference (via Indian Express): […]
By SMCS - Jan 5, 2025
“I think there were 15 people really pleased that Bumrah didn’t bowl” – Travis Head
Veteran Australia batter Travis Head acknowledged that they were relieved after Jasprit Bumrah did not bowl in the final innings of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Sydney as well. However, Bumrah sustained a reported back spasm while bowling in the first innings and did not look fit enough to bowl the second time as […]
By SMCS - Jan 5, 2025
‘Keep Standing Tall Like A…’: Yuzvendra Chahal Shares Cryptic Story Amid Divorce Rumours
Veteran Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal’s latest Instagram story has fueled the rumours of his divorce with his wife Dhanashree Verma. The couple is on the verge of getting separated if reports are to be true. They have reportedly unfollowed each other on social media and also deleted pictures of each other from their respective profiles […]
By SMCS - Jan 5, 2025
Rohit Sharma opens up on ‘Who will be India’s next captain’
India captain Rohit Sharma has sent a strong message to the youngsters of the team aspiring to be India’s Test captain, urging them to “work hard” and “earn” their opportunity rather than expecting it to be given to them on the platter as well. Speaking candidly during lunch break at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), […]
By SMCS - Jan 4, 2025
“Rohit Sharma has actually fared a little better,” says Aakash Chopra on Virat Kohli’s record in last 4 years
Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra said that Virat Kohli once again fell prey to a delivery outside the off-stump in India’s first innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 fifth Test. He added that the ace Indian batter has been retained in the playing XI despite having an inferior record than Rohit Sharma in the last […]
By SMCS - Jan 4, 2025
‘To See Him Fired Up Like This Is Quite Rare’: Sanjay Manjrekar Praises Jasprit Bumrah’s Aggression On Day 1 Of SCG Test
India’s captain and pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah showed his aggression when he was seen having a verbal exchange with Sam Konstas as the first day of the final Test was about to end in Sydney as well.The former Indian cricketer, Sanjay Manjrekar was happy to see the team fired up and raring to go despite […]
By SMCS - Jan 4, 2025
Bold call from Rohit Sharma to rest himself for Sydney Test, says Ravi Shastri
Team India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that it was a bold call by Rohit Sharma to rest himself for the fifth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Shastri, who presented the toss for the broadcaster, had a chat with stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah told Shastri that Rohit was an unselfish captain and he […]
By SMCS - Jan 3, 2025