The rain-marred third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy may have ended in a draw, but it didn’t put a damper on the lively discussions during the post-match press conference. Rohit Sharma, India’s captain, found himself answering a barrage of questions with his trademark calm and composed demeanour. Among the topics raised, Ravichandran Ashwin’s recent […]

Cheteshwar Pujara believes Rohit Sharma’s struggles in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy stem largely from his shift to the middle order. According to Pujara, the switch has disrupted Rohit’s natural batting rhythm, leaving him uncertain at the crease. The mounting pressure of low scores has only compounded the Indian skipper’s troubles. On Tuesday, Rohit fell for […]

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has slammed Team India’s bowling tactics to Travis Head on Day 2 of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Test in Brisbane on Sunday, December 15. According to Pujara, India haven’t learnt from their mistakes in Adelaide and kept feeding balls outside the off stump to the left-hander as well. Head […]

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara said that Team India probably erred by picking left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja in their playing XI for the ongoing Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba in Brisbane. Pujara added that considering the number of left-handers in Australia’s playing XI, India should have gone in with an off-spinner […]

Cheteshwar Pujara has recommended that Rohit Sharma continue batting at No. 6 in the Indian lineup, prioritizing the future of Indian cricket. Rohit, who sacrificed his opening spot in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide to allow the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul to retain their places at the top, has been struggling […]

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has applauded Mitchell Starc for bowling a potent spell in India’s first innings of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 as well. He also appreciated the left-arm seamer for the way he setup the wickets of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. However, Starc registered figures of 6/48 in […]

Veteran Indian Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Jasprit Bumrah for long-term captaincy, replacing Rohit Sharma for the longest format. He applauded Bumrah’s leadership capabilities and observed how he did well in the opening Test against Australia in Perth. With Rohit himself unavailable due to paternity leave, Bumrah stepped up and did exceptionally well as […]

Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara said that the Indian team must not change their bowling attack for the second 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Adelaide as well. He also backed the visitors to retain Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana after their stunning Test debuts in Perth. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Pujara said: “There […]

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara expects talented India batters Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel to make way for Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in India’s playing XI for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 as well. He also wants veteran India batter KL Rahul to bat at No. 3, with Rohit taking his […]

India started the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy on a high note, securing a commanding 295-run victory against Australia in the first Test at Perth. Dominating in all departments, the team showcased several memorable performances that have already become highlights of the series. From Yashasvi Jaiswal’s masterful 161 to Virat Kohli’s 81st international century, the match was […]