Aakash Chopra suggests a change in India’s batting order for BGT 2024-25 4th Test
Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has suggested a change in India’s batting order for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 fourth Test. He added that Rohit Sharma can promote himself to No. 3, with Shubman Gill moving down the order as well. However, the five-match series between India and Australia is levelled at 1-1 heading into the […]
By SMCS - Dec 25, 2024
Ravi Shastri opines on Virat Kohli’s batting form ahead of 4th BGT 2024-25 Test
Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has said that Virat Kohli is not too far to find his form in the ongoing Test series against Australia. Shastri gave Steve Smith’s example, sharing how well he managed to score a hundred in Brisbane. Smith had scores of 0, 17 and 2 leading up to the […]
By SMCS - Dec 25, 2024
Aakash Chopra says Mohammed Shami not being sent for BGT 2024-25
Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra added that the BCCI’s decision not to send Mohammed Shami for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 can’t be grudged. He said that fielding the veteran seamer in a Test after a 13-month absence from international cricket might be an issue. However, the BCCI […]
By SMCS - Dec 25, 2024
Watch: Virat Kohli asks Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna to target outside off-stump in nets
Star India batter Virat Kohli is making sure that he gives his best for the fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Boxing Day Test match between the teams will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne from 26th December. However, Virat Kohli has come under the scanner after managing of low […]
By SMCS - Dec 25, 2024
“It’s your problem if you don’t understand the language he spoke” – Aakash Chopra on Ravindra Jadeja’s press conference controversy
Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Ravindra Jadeja wasn’t obliged to answer in English in a recent press conference before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 fourth Test. He also stated that it’s the media persons’ problem if they don’t understand Hindi as well. Notably, India were criticized when Jadeja recently did not answer any […]
By SMCS - Dec 24, 2024
“I’m not going to look too much into Brisbane” – Rohit Sharma backs Shubman Gill ahead of BGT 2024-25 4th Test
Team India captain Rohit Sharma backed young and talented batter Shubman Gill over his lack of big scores in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series before the all-important fourth Test in Melbourne, starting December 26. After missing the first Test in Perth due to an injury, Gill played the last two Tests in Adelaide and Brisbane as […]
By SMCS - Dec 24, 2024
No regrets about not captaining India, but would have enjoyed it, says R Ashwin
Recently retired, R Ashwin has shared that he has no regrets about his career, including not getting the opportunity to captain the senior men’s national team. However, the veteran off-spinner added that he believed he was capable of leading the side and would have enjoyed the leadership if given the chance. “It’s interesting. I am […]
By SMCS - Dec 24, 2024
Sanjay Manjrekar wants Rohit Sharma to rediscover his England 2021 series-like form again
Former India cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has raised concerns about captain Rohit Sharma’s form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Manjrekar said Rohit’s struggles continue with defence, as seen during the home Test series against New Zealand. Rohit, who missed the first Test against Australia in Perth, failed to leave a mark on the […]
By SMCS - Dec 24, 2024
Ricky Ponting shares how Shubman Gill can improve his overseas record
Australian legend Ricky Ponting has opined on India opener Shubman Gill’s poor overseas Test record, explaining how he could improve his performances in challenging conditions like Australia. Since his heroic 91 at the Gabba in 2021, which helped India register a historic series win, Gill has scored only one Test century outside India, in Bangladesh […]
By SMCS - Dec 24, 2024
Dinesh Karthik raises concern about Shubman Gill’s huge technical flaw
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels talented India batter Shubman Gill has a huge technical flaw in his batting. Commenting on Shubman’s poor form away from home, Karthik said that Gill is confused about his approach to batting in overseas conditions. Since his heroic Gabba outing in 2021 where he smashed 91 runs, Gill’s home […]
By SMCS - Dec 23, 2024