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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.

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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.

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

‘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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

David Warner scores unbeaten 86 in Big Bash League return, guides Sydney Thunder to win vs Melbourne Renegades

December 30, 2024 19:26 IST

Coming into bat, Warner took 57 balls to reach 86 while he took 40 deliveries to reach his half century in an innings peppered with 10 fours and 2 sixes as Sydney posted 156/4 after 20 overs.

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Boxing Day Test | ‘The King is dead’ and ‘He has turned into a nicking machine’: How commentators saw Virat Kohli’s dismissalSubscriber Only

December 30, 2024 19:16 IST

Virat Kohli had another poor score at Melbourne and fell chasing another outside-off delivery.

Boxing Day Test | ‘Every win is massive but this one feels little bit bigger’: Aussie skipper Pat Cummins thoughts on Melbourne winSubscriber Only

December 30, 2024 18:46 IST

Australia inched towards winning their first Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2015 with a 184-run win over India in Boxing Day Test.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's innings with 200 left of the target, and 27 overs to survive, ended controversially when he went for a doomed pull, and gloved it to Alex Carey off Pat Cummins. (AP)

Why did Snicko technology not see what the third umpire did in the Yashasvi Jaiswal dismissal?Subscriber Only

December 31, 2024 08:10 IST

Pat Cummins though convinced that Yashasvi Jaiswal had deflected it, said nobody quite trusted the snicko tech; alternative Hot Spot has been dumped this series.

‘If he were not the captain, he might not be playing right now’: Irfan Pathan’s blunt take on Rohit Sharma’s form

December 30, 2024 18:10 IST

Rohit hasn't had the best of times in the longest format this season, scoring 42 runs in four innings against Bangladesh and only 91 runs across three games against New Zealand, both series at home.

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‘Do your job’: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sam Konstas involved in heated exchange during IND vs AUS 4th Test

December 30, 2024 17:51 IST

Konstas has been in the eye of the storm in his debut Test with the youngster involved in a shoulder barging incident with Virat Kohli in Day 1 of the 4th Test.

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 31, 2024 08:08 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.