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Jasprit Bumrah goes past Ashwin to become highest ranked Test bowler for India (FILE)

ICC Ratings: Bumrah sets new Test record, goes past Ashwin to become the highest ranked bowler for India

January 1, 2025 17:26 IST

Jasprit Bumrah picked up nine wickets in Melbourne to go past Indian spinner Ashwin's 904 to become highest ranked bowler for India in Tests

Nitish Kumar Reddy's Maiden Century in Melbourne (Reuters)

‘Nitish Kumar Reddy is a genius’, gushes Michael Clarke, who suggests a promotion up batting order for 21-year-oldSubscriber Only

January 1, 2025 17:08 IST

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has a total of 294 runs including a Test hundred and three wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

WATCH VIDEO: Glenn Maxwell's stunning BBL catch on New Year's Day. (BBL Screengrab)

WATCH: Glenn Maxwell’s ‘LeBron James’ leap and grab marks early catch of 2025 contender in BBL at Gabba

January 1, 2025 16:30 IST

Glenn Maxwell's gravity-defying catch on the boundary line eventually proved to be crucial in Melbourne Stars restricting the Brisbane Heat to 149 for seven in the BBL 2025 match in Gabba on New Year's Day.

Mitchell Starc was not seen in nets while Marsh inclusion a doubt (FILE)

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Injured Mitchell Starc skips nets, Mitch Marsh’s spot for Sydney Test under scannerSubscriber Only

January 1, 2025 13:14 IST

After beating India in Melbourne to go 2-1 up in the series, Australia reached Sydney on Tuesday and had a training session on Wednesday, where Starc did not bowl in the nets.

Ravi Shastri believes India has lost grip on the Border Gavaskar Trophy (Reuters)

‘India may have lost grip on Border Gavaskar Trophy’: Ravi Shastri, adds ‘two seniors and a youngster’ under scrutinySubscriber Only

January 1, 2025 12:57 IST

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have been criticised for their performances in the fourth Test, which India lost to hand Australia a 2-1 advantage going into the final Test of the series.

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 2, 2025 11:46 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.

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Australia's Mitchell Starc bowls a delivery to India's Akash Deep during play on the second day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. (AP Photo)

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Alex Carey believes Mitchell Starc will play in 5th Test vs IndiaSubscriber Only

January 1, 2025 12:28 IST

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: There were reports that Mitchell Starc was sent for scans on his sore ribs on Wednesday ahead of the Sydney Test

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Gautam Gambhir wanted Cheteshwar Pujara in BGT squad, was turned down by selectors

January 1, 2025 19:49 IST

Pujara was the leading run-getter in the 2018-19 series with 521 runs off 1258 balls and was once again the backbone of Indian batting three years later when he accumulated 271 runs off 928 balls.

India vs Australia Playing 11: India Australia Test captaincy Rohit Sharma BGT

Indian team’s Test captaincy: Senior cricketer throws his hat in ring, projects himself as ‘interim captain’

January 2, 2025 05:01 IST

Border Gavaskar Trophy: A senior member who harbours a desire to be the interim captain, is actively portraying himself as 'Mr Fix-It'.

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

January 2, 2025 10:34 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.

‘If you play good cricket, you don’t need PR’: MS Dhoni gives his thoughts on social media

December 31, 2024 18:28 IST

Dhoni will next be seen in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League after the 43-year-old was retained for Rs 4 crore by the Chennai Super Kings, with the franchise making full use of the modified uncapped player retention rule.

Ayush Mhatre record Vijay Hazare Yashasvi jaiswal

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai’s Ayush Mhatre breaks Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record as runs continue to flowSubscriber Only

December 31, 2024 21:29 IST

Opening the innings alongside Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Mhatre scored his runs off just 117 deliveries with the help of 15 boundaries and 11 sixes.

‘He is the best bowler I have ever seen live’: Darren Lehmann showers praise on Jasprit Bumrah

December 31, 2024 17:03 IST

Bumrah has been the standout performer in an under-fire Indian lineup, having already notched up 30 wickets in the ongoing series against Australia.

Pat Cummins is a great communicator, relationship builder and cares for teammates: SRH coach Simon HelmotSubscriber Only

January 8, 2025 08:20 IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s assistant coach Simon Helmot explains what makes the Australian captain one of the most influential cricketers in the world.

Australia's Mitchell Starc appeal unsuccessfully for the LBW of India's Yashasvi Jaiswal during play on the last day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. (AP)

Ahead of Sydney Test, Australia concerned about Mitchell Starc’s availabilitySubscriber Only

December 31, 2024 13:02 IST

Left-arm pacer struggling with back problem as Australia coach Andrew McDonald backs Mitchell Marsh to come good

Australia's captain Pat Cummins, (center), Travis Head, (left), and Sam Konstas celebrates the wicket of India's Rishabh Pant during play on the last day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. (AP)

Did over-rate play a role in Pat Cummins bringing on Travis Head who went on to dismiss Rishabh Pant?Subscriber Only

December 31, 2024 13:01 IST

Australia captain reveals he was worried over-rate and informed Head of his decision to use him as a bowler during tea break

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

December 31, 2024 16:44 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

(L-R)Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tilak Varma, Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jacob Bethell and more: How 2024 has made revelations of young guns in cricketSubscriber Only

December 31, 2024 12:08 IST

2024 has helped the sport sprout a few young talents, who are on course to break records come the next few years.

James Anderson, Ravichandran Ashwin, David Warner, Tim Southee

Ashwin to Anderson: The biggest retirements of 2024 in cricket

December 31, 2024 12:29 IST

The 2024 calendar year saw a lot of ups and downs, but what stood out the most were the retirements of stalwarts of the international arena, including R Ashwin, James Anderson, David Warner and more.

Australia coach Andrew McDonald backs all-rounder Mitchell Marsh even after bad run in Border Gavaskar series

December 31, 2024 11:43 IST

Mitchell Marsh has had a dismal run this Border Gavaskar series but has been backed by head coach Andrew McDonald.

Indian cricket team, T20 World Cup, 2024 cricket yearender

Cricket Recap: The best moments of the sport that have unfolded in 2024Subscriber Only

December 31, 2024 11:35 IST

2024 was a year of extraordinary highs and crushing lows in the world of cricket. Underdogs rose to prominence, established giants stumbled, and the shortest format of the game underwent a breathtaking evolution. Here's a recap

Warner urges teammates to follow Konstas' aggression (FILE)

David Warner urges Australia to follow Sam Konstas style of batting against Jasprit Bumrah

December 31, 2024 10:53 IST

Sam Konstas became the third fastest debutant to score a half-century on debut, the milestone coming in 52 balls.

India 2025 cricket schedule: Here is a look at the complete match fixtures list. (AP)

India’s 2025 cricket schedule: Champions Trophy, Asia Cup, England tour and more – check full match fixtures list

December 30, 2024 21:15 IST

India 2025 cricket schedule: From Champions Trophy to Asia Cup, England tour and more, here is a look at the Men in Blue's complete match fixtures list for the 2025 calendar year.

Travis Head celebration Rishabh Pant dismissal Pat Cummins

‘His finger is so hot that…’: Pat Cummins reveals meaning of Travis Head’s unusual celebration

December 30, 2024 20:35 IST

With social media abuzz over Travis Head's celebration, Australia skipper Pat Cummins would reveal the meaning behind it in the post-match press conference.

Sunil Gavaskar slammed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their poor display in Melbourne on Monday. (File/AP)

‘Virat Kohli’s foot is going straight down the pitch, not towards the ball’: Sunil Gavaskar on batter’s outside off-stump woes

December 30, 2024 19:30 IST

Gavaskar lambasted Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's no-show in Monday's chase in Melbourne and affirmed that the top-order, barring Yashasvi Jaiswal, was to blame for the defeat that put the Aussies up ahead at 2-1 in the series.