“You won’t be able to win the series without Virat Kohli scoring runs” – Aakash Chopra
Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Virat Kohli has faced a prolonged lean run in his last few Test innings. He also added that the modern batting great needs to be among the runs for India to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 as well. However, Virat Kohli was dismissed for a 12-ball five as […]
By SMCS - Nov 23, 2024
“Jasprit Bumrah is the Rolls-Royce of fast bowling” – Aakash Chopra
Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has applauded Jasprit Bumrah for bowling a potent spell on Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. He named the Indian captain the ‘Rolls-Royce of fast bowling’ as well. Team India were bowled out for 150 in their first innings after opting […]
By SMCS - Nov 23, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah as full-time Test captain? Deep Dasgupta answers
Former wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has said that the major concern that could stand in the way when it comes to Jasprit Bumrah being a candidate for the long-term Test captaincy role as well. Bumrah will lead India in the Perth Test against Australia, which will begin on Friday, November 22 as well. “The former wicketkeeper […]
By SMCS - Nov 23, 2024
Sanjay Manjrekar blames ‘poor supply of technology’ after KL Rahul falls to controversial DRS decision
India opener KL Rahul got out on a debatable DRS decision before lunch on the first day of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth. Sanjay Manjrekar said that such an “important decision” should have been made with more visual evidence as well. Meanwhile, Rahul, batting on 26, had been given not out by on-field […]
By SMCS - Nov 23, 2024
Sunil Gavaskar comments on Team India not playing pink-ball Test at home ahead of BGT 2024/25
Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has opened up on the absence of a pink ball Test during Team India’s home season ahead of the Australia tour to get them prepared for a similar fixture in Australia as well. However, India have played only two pink-ball Tests at home and they haven’t played any since 2022. Writing […]
By SMCS - Nov 22, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal shares Virat Kohli’s message to him ahead of BGT series
Star India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal shared veteran batter Virat Kohli’s advice to him when he made his debut for India. Jaiswal revealed Kohli’s piece of advice to him as the youngster is touring Australia for the 1st time. Jaiswal also expressed his admiration for Kohli and said that the veteran advised him to be disciplined […]
By SMCS - Nov 22, 2024
Hope Virat Kohli finds ‘aggressive, combative’ zone vs Australia, says Deep Dasgupta
Former wicketkeeper batter Deep Dasgupta is hoping that Virat Kohli will find his aggressive form during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. However, Kohli hasn’t had the best of times in Test cricket this year as he has struggled for runs in the 6 matches that he has played so far. During this time, he scored […]
By SMCS - Nov 22, 2024
Captain Jasprit Bumrah will be the main target for Australia, says Ravi Shastri
Former India coach Ravi Shastri feels that India speedster Jasprit Bumrah will be the main target for Australia during the Perth Test, which will start on Friday, November 22. Bumrah will be leading for the second time in his career in Test cricket as Rohit Sharma will be joining the team during the match in […]
By SMCS - Nov 22, 2024
Don’t make knee-jerk decisions, says Ravi Shastri to Gautam Gambhir
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri wants Gautam Gambhir to keep a calm head on the tour of Australia. However, Team India coach Gautam Gambhir will be under pressure in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after having lost a home Test series against New Zealand 0-3 as well. Speaking on Star Sports, Shastri said, “I think would […]
By SMCS - Nov 22, 2024
Dhruv Jurel shares insights on his cricketing idols ahead of 2024-25 BGT
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has shared his views on the cricketers from whom he has drawn inspiration. The youngster will be in action when India take on Australia in the first Test of the 2024-25 BorderGavaskar Trophy, starting on Friday, November 22, in Perth as well. Ahead of the series, in the ‘On the Mic’ […]
By SMCS - Nov 21, 2024