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 […]

Steve Smith showcased his resilience and brilliance on Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba, redeeming himself after a costly drop early in the session. Known as one of the safest hands in the slip cordon, Smith uncharacteristically spilt a simple catch off KL Rahul on the very first […]

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal demonstrated nerves of steel against Australia’s formidable bowling attack—Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Lyon—in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. Making his maiden Test appearance in Australia, Jaiswal faced a tough initiation, falling for a duck in the first innings, prompting questions about his […]

India’s talented all-rounder Washington Sundar showcased his immense potential with the bat during the ongoing first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Playing a critical role in helping India tighten their grip on the match, Sundar proved why he is such a valuable asset to the team. Coming in […]

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered a remarkable batting performance in the ongoing first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia at the Optus Stadium, Perth. After a disappointing duck in the first innings, Jaiswal redeemed himself with a masterclass that put India in a commanding position. Opening the innings, Jaiswal was cautious yet confident, […]

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has always been a battlefield of both skill and spirit, with India and Australia locking horns in fiercely contested matches. Among the many warriors to grace this rivalry, Virat Kohli stands out as one of India’s most formidable generals. His unmatched stroke play, aggressive demeanour, and penchant for big moments have not […]

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said that he has learned a lot from veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of the first Test of the five-match series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While both spinners are the key for their respective teams, Lyon said that Aswin is a great bowler. “Ash is an incredible bowler,” Lyon told […]

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon emphasized that Australia has specific plans not just for Virat Kohli but for every Indian batter ahead of the highly anticipated five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series opener, scheduled for November 22 at Perth Stadium, pits Australia against an Indian batting lineup brimming with talent. Lyon acknowledged the depth and quality of the […]

It is common in cricket for bowlers to take home the ball with which they achieve any special feat after the game. Yet, Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon shared he had to leave that opportunity for the ball with which he took his 300th Test wicket. It was the infamous Cape Town Test of the 2018 […]

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has pinpointed some key match-ups to watch for in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Interestingly, despite Virat Kohli’s stature in world cricket, Gilchrist did not include the Indian superstar in his list of exciting contests. Instead, he highlighted two intriguing duels that could play a crucial role in the series—Steve […]