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India's Shubman Gill plays a shot during the third one day international cricket match between India and England in Ahmedabad , India, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (AP Photo)

How Shubman Gill walked down track to unsettle England’s pacers for his hundred in AhmedabadSubscriber Only

February 12, 2025 18:30 IST

Few batters jink down the track to seamers as frequently -- or as productively -- as Shubman Gill does.

Wed, Feb 12, 2025

India vs England ODI series: In his whirlwind century, Rohit Sharma showed he knows how to construct an inningsSubscriber Only

February 11, 2025 18:57 IST

The way skipper batted through the various stages and situations in Cuttack, against the various bowlers, indicated there isn't much to worry in white-ball cricket.

Wed, Feb 12, 2025

Inside Story of BGT: Like in 2012, Gautam Gambhir’s moment never arrivedSubscriber Only

January 09, 2025 08:51 IST

The last time Gautam Gambhir was in Australia for a Test tour, he had found himself pitched in dramatic scenes over a potential captaincy takeover

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Inside Story of BGT: Rohit Sharma’s energy and brainwork are no longer what they used to beSubscriber Only

January 09, 2025 08:30 IST

On paternity leave, Indian captain Rohit Sharma missed the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Inside Story of BGT: Virat Kohli thrived as stand-in captain, but as batsman, he was chasing a ghostSubscriber Only

January 09, 2025 08:08 IST

Except for a shoulder-barge, which would lead to the odd flickering boos, it wasn’t Kohli of the old and the Australian fans knew it

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

The Australia tour started with a hug from Robin Smith (top centre), ended with one from a journo. In between, there were a shoulder-barge, scoops, heartwarming stories and inspirational persons. (AP/Express Photo)

Australia tour diary: Sandwiched between two warm hugs – a scoop and many heart-warming talesSubscriber Only

January 06, 2025 20:20 IST

Serendipity meant a flight booking error, being locked out of the house and a forced New Year dinner of a McD burger ended up holding the most memorable treasures on a tempestuous cricket tour.

Tue, Jan 07, 2025

India's Jasprit Bumrah, centre, shakes hands with Australia's Mitchell Starc as Nathan Lyon watches at the end of the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo)

How Jasprit Bumrah’s absence turned final day of the Test and series into an anticlimaxSubscriber Only

January 05, 2025 14:33 IST

The final day of the Test and series had no wicked twist of fate, thanks chiefly to the talismanic seamer Jasprit Bumrah’s absence

Mon, Jan 06, 2025

India’s BGT report card: Confused selections, batsmen with starts who didn’t capitalise & stars in front of microphones who couldn’t walk the talkSubscriber Only

January 05, 2025 12:40 IST

Both India and Australia had fallible batting units, but the home team found enough batsmen standing up and delivering, when needed

Mon, Jan 06, 2025

Jasprit Bumrah's fitness concerns and Rishabh Pant's daredevilry were the major talking points on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. (AP)

BGT: Photo finish beckons as India take lead but sweat on Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for remainder of Sydney TestSubscriber Only

January 04, 2025 17:11 IST

India lead Australia by 145 runs heading into Day 3 of the series finale but sweat over captain Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and availability for remainder of the Test.

Sun, Jan 05, 2025

India's Jasprit Bumrah, left, and teammate India's Virat Kohli wait for play to start on the first day of the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

With Jasprit Bumrah watching from on the field and off it, ‘captain’ Virat Kohli calls the shotsSubscriber Only

January 04, 2025 13:05 IST

Not only after the exit of Jasprit Bumrah, who left after bowling just one over after lunch citing to a back spasm even while India’s premier bowler was still on the field, Kohli took charge

Sun, Jan 05, 2025

Scott Boland India vs Australia 5th Test

IND vs AUS: What makes Scott Boland, as Rishabh Pant says, an ‘amazing’ bowlerSubscriber Only

January 03, 2025 17:36 IST

He marries skills with relentlessness, harnesses the best out of pitches and smartly works over batsmen with a back-of-length nipbacker and a straightner.

Sat, Jan 04, 2025

India's Shubman Gill bats during play on the first day of the fifth cricket test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo)

Why India could rue Shubman Gill’s brain-fade moment and other soft dismissalsSubscriber Only

January 03, 2025 15:18 IST

Bumrah and Co could make a game out of this on a seaming deck, but some of India's careless dismissals could haunt them

Sat, Jan 04, 2025

Bishan Singh Bedi named his son Gavasinder (right) after Sunil Gavaskar. (Express Photo by Sriram Veera)

Sunil Gavaskar interview: ‘Indian cricket–the umbilical cord I can’t snap,’ he says on the unshakeable tie that defines his lifeSubscriber Only

January 03, 2025 05:05 IST

Gavaskar on the unshakeable tie of his life, reflects on his bond with Border, on-ground nostalgia, fun and camaraderie in the commentary box and the spirit that keeps him going at 75.

Fri, Jan 03, 2025

Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah in practice at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Melbourne effect: First time, captain to sit out, Bumrah steps into Rohit’s shoesSubscriber Only

January 03, 2025 04:31 IST

It’s rare for the inclusion of a team captain being subject to the nature of the pitch.

Fri, Jan 03, 2025

Notes from the nets: Rohit counsels Bumrah, Gambhir-Bumrah have long chat, Gill gets a tap on the shoulder and Jurel lines up for extended sessionSubscriber Only

January 02, 2025 16:05 IST

On a bizarre day, Gambhir arrives at pre-match press conference breaking tradition of a captain addressing it, that further hints at Rohit sitting Sydney out

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Coach Gautam Gambhir says he had used ‘honest words’ when talking to Rohit Sharma and Co. a day after The Indian Express reported of him cracking the whipSubscriber Only

January 02, 2025 14:51 IST

'Honesty is extremely important if you want to probably go on and achieve some great things,' Gambhir said when asked about the chat he had with the team after the loss in Melbourne

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Question mark over Rohit’s place in side: Gambhir says decision to be made ‘after a look at pitch’Subscriber Only

January 02, 2025 08:58 IST

When asked if Rohit was playing the Sydney Test, Gambhir said: "We shall look at the pitch and take a call tomorrow".

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Shubman Gill was not part of the Indian team XI at the Boxing Day Test. (AP)

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rain, turning pitch and Shubman Gill’s return dominate talks ahead of New Year’s Test in SydneySubscriber Only

January 01, 2025 12:55 IST

Unsurprisingly, the weather is the topic of discussion in Sydney. Rains are expected on Day 4 and Day 5, and if the forecast holds up, a draw can loom rather quickly.

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

EXPRESS EXCLUSIVE: Gautam Gambhir cracks whip on Team India’s chaotic dressing room: ‘Bahut ho gaya’Subscriber Only

January 01, 2025 06:55 IST

Though Gambhir didn't take names, the gist of his speech was about how the players were doing their own thing in the name of “natural game”, instead of playing according to the situation.

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

‘Sandpaper-gate was a horrible exercise of stupidity,’ commentator Jim Maxwell recounts, among other talesSubscriber Only

December 31, 2024 12:53 IST

The sagely voice of ABC dusts up his memories of touring India, seeing the worst of Australia’s behaviour, the Eden heist and a banter with Smith

Tue, Dec 31, 2024

The Australian team wanted the win more than Indian sought the draw. Or rather they were more mentally alert and disciplined than the Indians. (AP)

How the Australian noose broke India’s doomed resistance as Pant and Jaiswal were taken out surgically, under menacing MCG standsSubscriber Only

December 30, 2024 17:43 IST

After India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to put up a strong fight, home skipper Pat Cummins with chirpy Konstas and enforcer Boland, were ruthless in claiming the last 7 wickets in the final session for a famous Aussie win.

Tue, Dec 31, 2024

India Virat kohli Rohit Sharma Rishabh Pant dismissals MCHG Australia

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and the three shots that sunk India at MCGSubscriber Only

December 30, 2024 16:37 IST

Captain's long vigil came undone, Kohli fell to same indiscreet chasing outside off and Pant was reeled in by Travis Head

Tue, Dec 31, 2024

Is the Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retirement announcement round the corner?Subscriber Only

December 30, 2024 09:28 IST

Aussie tour nightmare for India's super star batsmen continues, tame dismissals at Melbourne mean the curtain is beginning to slide down from above. Will they give themselves one more Test at Sydney with BGT still open?

Tue, Dec 31, 2024