Michael Vaughan’s Combined XI: Five Indian Stars Shine, Nitish Kumar Reddy Misses Out
Former England captain Michael Vaughan, who has donned the hat of an expert now and was seen doing commentary in the recently concluded five-match Test series between India and Australia, picked his combined best Border-Gavaskar Trophy XI. He included five Indian players in his combined XI, but surprisingly there was no place for Nitish Kumar […]
By CricShots - Jan 6, 2025
Rishi Dhawan
Rishi Dhawan Announces Retirement From Limited-Overs Cricket
Former Indian all-rounder Rishi Dhawan has announced his retirement from domestic limited-overs cricket after Himachal Pradesh failed to progress beyond the group stages of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The 34-year-old, who represented India in three ODIs and a T20I in 2016, made the announcement through an emotional social media post, marking the end of a […]
By CricShots - Jan 6, 2025
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Jasprit Bumrah Likely To Be Rest From England Series Ahead Of Champions Trophy
Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness has come under scrutiny after he experienced back spasms towards the end of India’s tour to Australia, forcing him to sit out the second innings of the fifth Test in Sydney. To ensure he is fully prepared for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled for February-March, the Board of Control for Cricket […]
By CricShots - Jan 6, 2025
Sunil Gavaskar
Cricket Australia Explains Sunil Gavaskar’s Absence At Border-Gavaskar Trophy Presentation
Cricket Australia (CA) faced widespread criticism for sidelining Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar during the presentation ceremony of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. The incident occurred at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) after Australia secured a 3-1 series victory with a dominant six-wicket win in the final Test, reclaiming the coveted trophy after a decade. […]
By CricShots - Jan 6, 2025
Aakash Chopra
“Siraj was absolutely cooked, roasted and toasted” – Aakash Chopra
Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the absence of a potent third seamer was India’s biggest bowling issue in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 as well. He further added that Mohammed Siraj was eventually burned out by the end of the series, with Jasprit Bumrah’s injury-forced absence in the final Test making things worse. […]
By SMCS - Jan 6, 2025
Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI to get strict and stop pampering cricketers
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged the BCCI to stop being admirers of players and take strict actions to bring Indian cricket back on track. Reacting to India’s 3-1 Test series defeat in Australia, Gavaskar said that only players fully committed to the team’s cause must be selected for national team as well. His […]
By SMCS - Jan 6, 2025
Sanjay Manjrekar
“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
Sanjay Manjrekar
“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
Jasprit Bumrah
“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
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“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
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