Australia Name Playing XI For Boxing Day Test Against India, Make 2 Changes
Australia announced their playing XI for the upcoming Boxing Day Test match against India starting Thursday and the hosts made two key changes as well. Scott Boland made his way into the playing XI as Josh Hazlewood returned while teenage opener Sam Konstas replaced Nathan McSweeney as well. However, Kontas is all set to become […]
By SMCS - Dec 25, 2024
Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to being referred to as a serious personality
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed the fact about him being a serious personality a few days after announcing his retirement from international cricket as well. The veteran also felt his lack of extravagant celebrations after an individual or team success has led fans to believe that. Speaking on the Sky Sports podcast, Ashwin said: […]
By SMCS - Dec 25, 2024
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
R Ashwin recalls historic moment from 2022 T20 World Cup
R Ashwin who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, remembered a moment from India’s clash against Pakistan during the 2022 T20 World Cup. He spoke about India’s former coach Rahul Dravid. Speaking on the Sky Cricket Podcast, Ashwin recalled the moment when he made Dravid exult with his ability to think on his feet […]
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