New Delhi, Jan 9: Australia batting great Ricky Ponting believes young Sam Konstas has a long way to go if he is to cement his place as a Test opener, and added that playing two matches against India would have given him a lot of learnings. Konstas made 113 in his first two Tests against India, averaging 28.25 and enthralling everyone with a rollicking 60 off 65 balls on debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
New Delhi, Jan 9: Australia chief selector George Bailey said the panel is "very hopeful" about all-rounder Cameron Green being fit to play in the World Test Championship final against South Africa in June, though that could happen as a pure batter.
Canberra, January 9: Australia chair of selectors George Bailey weighed in on the exclusion of experienced stars Glenn Maxell and Peter Handscomb from the squad for the two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka.
New Delhi, Jan 9: India's historic twin Test series victories in Australia were greatly influenced by their impressive bowling line-up. However, the gap between Jasprit Bumrah and the other bowlers was clear in their recent 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series loss to Australia.
Canberra, January 9: After impressing against a famed Indian bowling unit in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sam Konstas was named in Australia's upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka. But there is still uncertainty whether he would walk out to open for Australia in the sub-continent.
Canberra, January 9: Australia captain Pat Cummins's availability is now in doubt for the upcoming Champions Trophy after it was revealed that he had been dealing with an ankle problem during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, reported ESPNCricinfo.
New Delhi, January 9: Leading Australian University, Western Sydney University is set to open its campus in India, making it the third Australian university to have a campus in the country.
Canberra, January 9: Right-hand batter Steve Smith has been appointed as the interim skipper of the national side as team Australia announced a 16-player squad for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will begin on January 29.
Melbourne, Jan 9: Australia's chairman of selectors, George Bailey, has provided an update on the fitness of Pat Cummins, raising concerns over the Australian skipper's availability for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
Melbourne, Jan 9: Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka headlined the men’s and women’s singles draws, as a star-studded lineup for the Australian Open 2025 was unveiled on Thursday at Melbourne Park.
Melbourne, Jan 9: Western Australia’s young all-rounder Cooper Connolly has received his maiden Test call-up, while Nathan McSweeney has been recalled after missing the latter part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as Australia announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, scheduled to kick off from January 29 in Galle.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Australia's fast-bowling all-rounder Cameron Green has shared that he's back to running in his recovery process after having undergone a lower back stress fracture surgery in October last year.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Australia reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 series win over India, ending a decade-long wait for victory in the iconic rivalry.
Canberra, Jan 8: Australia's annual rate of inflation rose slightly in the year to November, new official figures have revealed.
New Delhi, January 8: Days after the conclusion of the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former cricketer Ricky Ponting on Wednesday heaped praise on Australia skipper Pat Cummins and said that he has grown as a leader.
Dubai, January 8: Australia pacer Scott Boland, who played three games in the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy against India that too being the fourth pacer who played only in Hazlewood's absence, on Wednesday, broke into the top 10 of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest Men's Test Bowling Rankings.
New Delhi, January 8: Former Australian cricketers Aaron Finch and Simon Katich have expressed disappointment over Virat Kohli's behaviour during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, stating that the Indian star went "overboard" and "tarnished his reputation," as reported by Wisden.
New Delhi, January 8: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the greatest all-format fast bowler, following his stellar "Player of the Series" performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
New Delhi, January 8: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday released the pitch ratings for each Test match of the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, with four of five pitches earning the top rating of "very good", reported ICC Cricket.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Australian teenage sensation Sam Konstas has discussed the confrontations he had with Indian stars Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah during the Border-Gavaskar series, while also sharing details about a chat with Kohli following the shoulder-bump incident in the Boxing Day Test, saying he told the Indian star that he "idolises him."
New Delhi, Jan 8: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the greatest fast bowler across all formats after the Indian spearhead delivered a sensational Player of the Series performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Dubai, Jan 8: The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed pitch ratings for the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with four of the five Test venues receiving the highest possible rating of "very good".
Melbourne, January 8: Young Australian batter Sam Konstas reflected on his exchange of words with Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah during the fifth and final Test at Sydney, saying that if it happened again during the match, he would not have said anything.
Melbourne, January 8: Young Australian batting sensation Sam Konstas revealed his interaction with star India batter Virat Kohli following a physical altercation between both during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
New Delhi, January 7: ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting shared his thoughts on where Virat Kohli is at in his Test career following a further downturn in his form in India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss to Australia.
New Delhi, January 7: After the completion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, former head coach Sanjay Bangar shared his insight about India's squad in the five-match Test series where he said the combination of Nitish Kumar Reddy with Ravindra Jadeja or Washington Sundar was really confusing.
New Delhi, January 7: Former Indian cricketer and commentator Deep Das Gupta has expressed his concerns about India's approach during their recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and said the team adopted "a defensive mindset".
Melbourne, January 7: Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic started his practice session for the Australian Open tournament in Melbourne with his coach and former rival Andy Murray on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning captain and cricket icon Arjuna Ranatunga has expressed deep concerns about a proposal from cricket's "Big Three" – India, England, and Australia – to restructure the Test cricket landscape.
Cape Town, January 7: South Africa's Test captain, Temba Bavuma, has described leading his team to their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final as the pinnacle of his Test career since debuting in 2014.
Sydney, January 7: Australian selectors are likely to leave out pacer Josh Hazlewood from the squad touring Sri Lanka for the team's last ICC World Test Championship assignment next year.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Former India wicketkeeper Deep Das Gupta opined that India's 1-3 defeat against Australia in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy was due to their defensive mindset across the series
New Delhi, Jan 7: New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd, who is also a mentor of Sam Konstas, has praised the young Australian opener's attacking play in Tests, saying his style will see him stay in the team for a long time.
Melbourne, January 7: Former Australian captain Mohammed Shami questioned the absence of pace veteran Mohammed Shami from the Indian squad during the back end of the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, saying that having him bowl a few overs as a backup seam option would have made a lot of difference for the visitor, the ICC Cricket site reoirted.
Cape Town, January 7: Following his side's series win over Pakistan at home, South African pacer Kagiso Rabada hinted that plans are already in the works to battle Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final in June, saying that Proteas know "how to beat" Aussies, the ICC Cricket reported.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Australia have faced a major setback ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting January 29, as senior pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the tour due to a recurring calf injury and side strain.
New Delhi, Jan 7: After clinching the five-Test series against India 3-1 and securing the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot, Australia's next focus will be on an away tour of Sri Lanka for two Tests later in the month.
Melbourne, Jan 7: Travis Head and Australian bowlers, who were part of the five-match Test series against India, are ruled out of the remainder of the Big Bash League (BBL).
Cape Town, Jan 7: South African pacer Kagiso Rabada is confident that his side can pull off a big shock against Australia in the World Test Championship 2025 final and said the Proteas know how to beat Australia, as the plans for the one-off Test at Lord's are already in motion.
Melbourne, Jan 7: Nick Kyrgios is set to make a return to Australia’s Davis Cup team for the first time in more than five years, as the 29-year-old has been named in the team for the qualifying tie in Stockholm, Sweden, scheduled on January 31 and February 1.
Canberra, January 7: The BBL|14 season, which has experienced significant attendance and audience growth through the first 25 games, will be bolstered by the inclusion of Australian Test squad members from Tuesday night.
Dubai, Jan 7: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has questioned BCCI for the injury management of the senior pacer Mohammed Shami and its decision not to fly the pacer over for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which India lost 3-1.
Sydney, January 6: Usman Khawaja entered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy untroubled by the prospect of facing Jasprit Bumrah. In fact, the Australian opener had never been dismissed by Bumrah in their previous seven Test innings encounters. Khawaja even believed that the Indian pacer became easier to handle with more exposure.
Sydney, January 6: Relinquishing the T20 World Cup title has done little to dent Australia's dominance in world cricket, according to England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who has faced them more than most. As she prepares for her eighth Women's Ashes series, Wyatt-Hodge believes Australia's unmatched batting depth, ruthless mindset, and familiarity with home conditions will make them formidable contenders in the upcoming 2025 Ashes, which begins this weekend in Sydney.
New Delhi, January 6: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Rajeev Shukla criticized Cricket Australia for snubbing former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation after the end of the Sydney Test.
Sydney, January 6: Ricky Ponting believes the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has set a high standard for the Ashes to live up to when Australia hosts the series next summer.
New Delhi, January 6: Former cricketer Ravi Shastri heaped praise on Australia skipper Pat Cummins and pointed out the 31-year-old's "willingness to compete".
Berlin, Jan 6: Global air crash fatalities rose sharply in 2024, with 334 lives lost in civil aviation accidents, German media reported on Monday, citing the preliminary data released by the German Aviation Association (BDL).
New Delhi, January 6: Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan shared his insight on the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India, and said that 'Men in Blue' were "blown away" after their triumph at the Perth Test.
Canberra, Jan 6: Fatal light aircraft crashes claimed 27 lives in 20 unnecessary accidents last year in Australia after two consecutive years of recording 33 deaths, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
Melbourne, Jan 6: Ahead of the start of the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam, next week, former world No.1 Novak Djokovic has revealed that he still feels "trauma" when thinking about his deportation from Down Under in 2022 over his refusal to reveal his Covid vaccination status three years ago.
Sydney, Jan 6: Cooler conditions and rain have allowed authorities in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria to contain a major bushfire that has been burning since mid-December.
New Delhi, Jan 6: India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal vowed that the team will make a strong comeback after their 1-3 Border-Gasvakar Trophy defeat against Australia in Sydney on Sunday. India lost the final Test of the series by six wickets which ended their hopes of qualifying for the third consecutive World Test Championship (WTC) final.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Former Australia fast-bowler Ryan Harris believes veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon could be left out of the side's playing eleven for the next year's Ashes at home, as the hosts' weigh up their best bowling line-up for the all-important series against England.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Australia’s T20I captain Mitchell Marsh, who was dropped from the Sydney Test against India, is all set to play for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League (BBL).
New Delhi, January 6: Young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday reflected on his maiden tour of Australia during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy and said that he has learnt a lot.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Former England captain Michael Vaughan said he won’t change his stance about Test matches to be played over four days, saying it’s the right way to grow the longer format game in the future and that one has to move on with time.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Australia, who recently won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on home soil by 3-1, along with India, England and the International Cricket Council (ICC) are reportedly in talks to have a two-tier Test cricket system, with an eye on having the big three nations playing each other more often.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Australia skipper Alyssa Healy believes the side’s quest to retain the Women’s Ashes trophy could come down to the one-off pink-ball Test, to be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from January 30 to February 2.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Former Australia batter Mike Hussey believes the Pat Cummins-led Test team is right up there as amongst the best sporting teams in the country. Beating India 3-1 to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade has meant Australia are in possession of every bilateral series win, including the 2023 World Test Championship mace.
Perth, January 6: Australia T20I captain Mitchell Marsh is set to play his first Big Bash League (BBL) match in almost three years after being named in the Perth Scorchers squad to face Melbourne Renegades on Tuesday, according to Cricket Australia.
New Delhi, January 6: Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that if star quick Jasprit Bumrah had not taken part in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India would have suffered a 5-0 series defeat instead of a 3-1 humbling by Australia.
Sydney, January 5: Australia booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final with a commanding six-wicket victory over India in Sydney, clinching the five-match series 3-1 on Sunday.
Johannesburg, January 5: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers had a word of advice for close friend and star India batter Virat Kohli, who had a horror tour of Australia and struggled with deliveries outside off-stump, most notably by pacer Scott Boland.
Sydney, January 5: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has voiced strong criticism of Virat Kohli's prolonged struggles with the bat following India's 1-3 defeat in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, Pathan highlighted Kohli's technical issues, his lack of participation in domestic cricket, and the impact of his poor form on the Indian team.
Sydney, January 5: Australian skipper Pat Cummins' status as a modern-day great went up a notch following the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series win against India on Sunday, adding one more trophy to his cabinet that shows no signs of shrinking down.
Sydney, January 5: ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting believed that Jasprit Bumrah's exploits are not only the best he's seen of a visiting bowler in Australia but probably the best fast-bowling display of all time.
Sydney, January 5: Beau Webster had a debut to remember in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Replacing Mitchell Marsh in the Australian squad, Webster made an instant impact with both bat and ball, playing a crucial role in Australia's 3-1 series victory, reclaiming the trophy after a 10-year wait.
Sydney, January 5: Following his ten-wicket haul during the fifth and final Test against India, Australian pacer Scott Boland has touched a new high in his career, securing the best bowling average in men's Test cricket since the days of first World War, Wisden reported.
Sydney, January 5: Australia captain Pat Cummins has come to the defence of Sam Konstas following recent scrutiny of his on-field conduct during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In the post-match press conference, Cummins discussed the role of the ICC and match officials in setting the rules and the standard for conduct, making it clear that the team respected those decisions, even if they did not always agree with them.
Sydney, January 5: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has lauded Rohit Sharma's decision to step aside from the Sydney Test, emphasizing the importance of the team over personal ambitions. Gambhir believes such gestures reflect true leadership and accountability, which starts at the top.
Sydney, Jan 5: Despite India ending up losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3, ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting believes that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s exploits are not only the best he’s seen of a visiting bowler in Australia but probably also the best fast-bowling display of all time.
Sydney, January 5: Australia captain Pat Cummins has praised opener Usman Khawaja for his resilient performances during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, despite not always getting the runs he would have liked.
Sydney, January 5: Legendary former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment after being snubbed from the presentation ceremony of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite his name being associated with the coveted trophy. The historic series, which saw Australia break a 10-year hiatus and reclaim the trophy with a 3-1 victory, was marked by fierce competition and memorable moments.
Sydney, January 5: Following India's loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that the team needs hungrier and young talent like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who would "protect their wicket like their life" and show hunger for runs.
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win over India at Sydney during the final Test, Australian batter Travis Head expressed happiness at being able to contribute to his team's win and said that he is looking to a nice 10-day off.
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win over India at Sydney during the final Test, Australian batter Travis Head expressed happiness at being able to contribute to his team's win and said that he is looking to a nice 10-day off.
Sydney, Jan 5: Australian captain Pat Cummins has admitted that it's unlikely he'll be part of his side’s tour of Sri Lanka later this month as he is expecting the birth of his second child.
Sydney, January 5: Steven Smith fell agonizingly short of reaching the monumental 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket, dismissed for 9999 career runs on Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test on Sunday. The Australian star's dismissal at the hands of Prasidh Krishna ended his chance to achieve the milestone at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win over India in the fifth Test, Australian skipper Pat Cummins expressed excitement to defend the ICC World Test Championship title at Lord's against South Africa.
Sydney, January 5: India's bane and Australia's boon Travis Head sang verses in praise of Jasprit Bumrah and commended him for his "exceptional tour" that saw him deliver "probably the best individual performance" that the Australian southpaw ever saw since he started playing Test cricket.
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win in the final Test at Sydney, Australian skipper Pat Cummins hailed pacer Scott Boland for his brilliant performances throughout the series, saying that he is a "dream" bowler to have as a captain.
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win over India in Sydney during the final Test, Australia skipper Pat Cummins hailed all-rounder Beau Webster for a memorable international debut, saying that he played two important knocks and delivered some much-needed overs with the ball as well.
New Delhi, January 5: India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, garnered special praise from 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar after ending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on a record-breaking note.
New Delhi, January 5: Former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna has shared his thoughts on India's 3-1 defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He credited Australia's match-winning 58 runs partnership between Travis Head and Beau Webster, while also reflecting on India's inconsistent performance in Sydney on Sunday.
Sydney, January 5: Following his side's win in the final Test at Sydney Test, Australian skipper Pat Cummins lauded star India batter Virat Kohli for his brilliant performances Down Under throughout the years, saying that the team enjoyed playing with him and that the runs and "theatre" he would bring with his arrival made him truly special.
Sydney, January 5: After India's disappointing batting performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, head coach Gautam Gambhir sent a strong message to his players, urging them to feature in domestic cricket.
Sydney, January 5: The first Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph for Australia in 10 years became one of the "favourite series" for captain Pat Cummins.
Sydney, January 5: India's experienced speedster Mohammed Siraj joined the 100 Test wicket club on Day 3 of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Sydney, January 5: India head coach Gautam Gambhir criticised Australian debutant Sam Konstas for his involvement in a heated verbal exchange with Jasprit Bumrah on the opening day of the Sydney Test, calling it inappropriate.
Sydney, January 5: "Frustrated" after his recent injury setback, India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah rued the chance to bowl on the "spiciest wicket" of Sydney in the series.
Sydney, January 5: Australia broke the 10-year-long hiatus and successfully reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after conquering India at the Sydney Cricket Ground and thumping its authority in the fierce rivalry with a 3-1 series win.
Sydney, January 5: Virat Kohli added a touch of drama to Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test by engaging in banter with the Sydney Cricket Ground crowd, referencing Australia's infamous 2018 sandpaper scandal.
Sydney, January 5: Prasidh Krishna stole Steven Smith's moment of glory by denying one of the modern-day greats the chance to reach the 10,000-run landmark in Test cricket on Day 3 of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on Sunday.
Sydney, January 5: Scott Boland joined legendary Glenn McGrath for an elusive record at the SCG after leaving India in tatters on Day 4 of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Sydney, Jan 5: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said he was left perplexed over his omission from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series ceremony after the fifth Test concluded at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a six-wicket win for Australia.
New Delhi, Jan 5: After Australia secured a 3-1 victory over India to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade, former cricketers shared their views on the contest, describing the series result as a cricketing spectacle of the highest quality.
Sydney, Jan 5: Australia opener Usman Khawaja said India's fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is the toughest bowler he's ever faced in his cricketing career, adding in jest that he was just getting 'Bumrah'd' in the entire Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Sydney, Jan 5: Australia captain Pat Cummins had never won a Border-Gavaskar Trophy before, but the 2024/25 season gave him and the hosts’ to clinch the series after a decade. Reflecting on the 3-1 series win, after beating India by six wickets at Sydney, Cummins said the team felt very privileged over winning the series on their home soil.
Sydney, Jan 5: Jasprit Bumrah, who was adjudged Player of the Series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for his 32 scalps, said he was disappointed to miss out on bowling on day three, which he called the spiciest wicket of the series.
Sydney, Jan 5: After 2014/15, Australia were winless in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on their home soil. But the tables turned under bright sunshine at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, as the hosts beat India to win the fifth Test by six wickets and clinch the series 3-1.
Sydney, Jan 5: Pace-bowling all-rounder Lucy Hamilton has been named as Australia’s captain for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, starting in Malaysia on January 18. Leg-spinner Hasrat Gill has been appointed as vice-captain for the 16-team tournament.
Sydney, Jan 5: Seamer Scott Boland picked 6-45 as Australia need 162 runs to win the fifth Test and clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade after dismissing India for 157 on day three's play at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Sydney, January 5: After suffering from back spasms on Day 2, Jasprit Bumrah returned to lead his side from the front after Australian captain Pat Cummins rattled the visiting side in the opening hour of Day 3 at the SCG.
Sydney, January 4: Former Australian pacer Brett Lee hailed red-hot pacer Scott Boland, calling him "Mr Consistent" and compared him to former Aussie spinner Stuart MacGill because of less frequent appearances for the country due to the presence of first-choice, more accomplished pace trio of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
Sydney, January 4: Former Australian opener and head coach Justin Langer lauded pacer Scott Boland for his performances in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, terming his bowling "elite" and saying he would have played every single Test had he be born in any other era.
Sydney, January 4: Following the end of the second day's play during the fifth and final Test against Australia at Sydney, Australian coach Andrew McDonald said that despite some dominance of Australian bowlers in the match, chasing a low total below 200 runs will be a task coming with plenty of pressure given how effective bowling has been on a tricky Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) wicket.
Sydney, January 4: Star India batter Virat Kohli's love affair with Australian pitches in Test cricket met the most heartbreaking end possible at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test as he registered yet another poor score during what could be his final inning in whites on Australian soil, falling a prey to the outside off-stump trap yet again in what has been his worst-ever performance Down Under.
Sydney, January 4: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar underscored the pivotal role of Jasprit Bumrah in India's bowling attack, particularly amidst concerns about his fitness. Gavaskar emphasized that Bumrah's availability could make or break India's chances in the fifth Border-Gavaskar Test in Sydney.
Sydney, January 4: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar analysed Jasprit Bumrah's injury and its potential impact on India's performance in the ongoing Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Sydney, January 4: Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's valuable half-century were "impactful runs" in helping his team gain a sizeable lead over Australia at the end of the day two of fifth Test and also for playing some fine shots throughout his knock "in the front of the wicket".
Sydney, January 4: Former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar hailed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's scintillating half-century against Australia at Sydney, saying that the 27-year-old's "bravery" has put India in a position from which India can win the Test match and draw the series.
Sydney, January 4: Following the end of the day's play during the fifth and final Test against India, Australian head coach Andrew McDonald heaped praises on pacer Scott Boland, lauding his ability to be "relentless" in his bowling and for executing his plans, particularly against star India batter Virat Kohli well.
Sydney, January 4: Swashbuckling Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, during his quickfire scintilating knock of 61 runs against Australia in Sydney, completed 5,000 runs in international cricket.
Sydney, January 4: Prasidh Krishna commended the Indian team's outstanding bowling display that dismantled Australia for a modest 181 in the first innings of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Saturday, handing India a small but psychological lead of four runs.
Sydney, January 4: Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna, shared his thoughts on the leadership styles of Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma. Krishna emphasized that while every captain brings their unique approach, the team's preparation and clarity in execution remain constant, irrespective of who is at the helm.
Sydney, January 4: Indian seamer Prasidh Krishna has confirmed that Jaspreet Bumrah experienced a back spasm and underwent scans on the second day of the fifth Test against Australia.
New Delhi, January 4: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has heaped praise on Rohit Sharma's leadership after the Indian captain decided to sit out of the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Test. Despite not being a part of the playing XI, Rohit was seen actively involved during the game, discussing strategies with the team during a drinks break on Saturday.
Sydney, January 4: Rishabh Pant's blitz knock helped India post 141/6 on the board in their second innings on Saturday, extending their lead to 145 runs against Australia on Day 2 of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Test. Earlier in the day, Australia was bowled out for 181, giving India a slender lead.
Sydney, January 4: During the second session of the Day 2 of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground between Australia and India, right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah was seen in the dressing room of the Sydney Cricket Ground after coming back after the scans, as per reports.
Sydney, January 4: During the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India on Saturday, Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley expressed his thoughts on the ongoing five-match Test series.
Sydney, January 4: During the second session of the Day 2 of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground between Australia and India, right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah was seen going out of the field with the support staff on Saturday, as per reports.
Sydney, January 4: At lunch on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India on Saturday, opener and right-hand batter Rohit Sharma revealed the reason behind missing out on the last Test of the series in a conversation with host broadcaster Star Sports.
Sydney, January 4: India's right-arm seamers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj dismantled Australia's top order to give the visitors an upper hand by the end of the first session on Day two at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Sydney, January 4: Ahead of the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India on Saturday, cricket fans said that today's play will be interesting for everyone and said that the seaming duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will play a crucial role for the visitors.
Sydney, Jan 4: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald accused India of intimidating 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas with the way visitors surrounded him at the end of Day 1 of the fifth Test in an intimidating celebration.
Sydney, Jan 4: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is not surprised with his pacer Scott Boland's eight-wicket haul in the ongoing fifth Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar weighed in on Virat Kohli’s ongoing struggles against deliveries outside the off-stump, following Kohli’s dismissal on Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney.
Sydney, Jan 4: Australian pacer Scott Boland wrecked havoc on India’s top order as he dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli to send the visitors into a tailspin before Rishabh Pant steadied the innings with his fantastic knock of 61 in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavskar Trophy, here at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Sydney, Jan 4: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar believes the green pitch at the fast-moving ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground would be questioned if the game was played in India, adding that the surface dishing out is not ideal for playing longer format games.
Sydney, Jan 4: Seamer Scott Boland picked up another rollicking four-wicket haul and led the way for Australia’s fightback in the final session of day two’s play and left the fifth Test on a knife’s edge at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Sydney, Jan 4: India pacer Prasidh Krishna confirmed that captain Jasprit Bumrah was taken for scans after sustaining back spasms on day two of the fifth Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Sydney, Jan 4: With the Indian top order once again failing to give the side a strong start, Rishabh Pant walked in on Day 2 of the final Test with his side reeling at 59/3 and went on to hit the fastest fifty by a visiting batter on Australian soil.
Sydney, January 3: Australia captain Pat Cummins entered the 500 international wickets club after another effective display with the ball in the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
Sydney, January 3: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is on the cusp of making history after he went level with former spinner Bishan Singh Bedi for most wickets in an overseas Test series for India.
Sydney, January 3: Debutant Beau Webster felt Australia were "unfortunate" to be on the opposite side of the decision which saw the third umpire ruling out Steven Smith's attempted catch for India stalwart Virat Kohli's dismissal on the opening day of the Sydney Test.
Sydney, January 3: Star India batter Virat Kohli's latest failure in Test Cricket has witnessed him joining an unfortunate list of players, involving bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Keshav Maharaj and Shoaib Bashir instead of batters. He has the second-lowest average while batting in first innings of a Test since 2024 and has been outshined by many tailenders, including Bumrah.
Sydney, January 3: After a gripping opening day in Sydney, Rishabh Pant opened up about India's batting woes and acknowledged visitors falling below the par score.
Sydney, January 3: Following the end of day one of play at Sydney during the final Test against Australia, India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant said that regular skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to rest for the match was an "emotional decision" and opened up on what stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah said to the team as they aim to draw the series.
Sydney, January 3: Following the end of a disappointing day one of play against Australia during the final Test at Sydney, India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant opened up on his more defensive approach to the game during the inning, saying that sometimes one needs to play "sensible cricket" and that the wicket was not helpful for batters and he had to curb his natural game, reported ESPNCricinfo.
Sydney, January 3: Australian pacer Scott Boland continued his rampaging form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, completing his 50 Test wickets on Friday.
Sydney, January 3: India talisman batter Virat Kohli who had delivered top performances in the past has been going through a rough patch currently at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Sydney, January 3: A bunch of passionate cricket fans gather outside the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground as the fifth Test match between India and Australia of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off on Friday.
Sydney, January 3: India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah on Friday said that Rohit Sharma has shown leadership by opting to rest at the fifth and final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney.
Sydney, January 3: Australia all-rounder Beau Webster on Friday received his Baggy Green from former cricketer Mark Waugh ahead of his maiden international debut match at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India in Sydney, as reported by cricket.com.au.
Sydney, January 3: Jasprit Bumrah-led Team India won the toss and decided to bat against Pat Cummins' Australia at the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
Sydney, January 2: India will face Australia in the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. After a thrilling win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the hosts have taken a 2-1 lead in the series. India needs to win this match so that they can retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Sydney, January 2: Indian ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma is expected to be rested for the fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney, with Jasprit Bumrah set to lead the side in the final Test, sources said.
Sydney, January 2: Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday showered praise on India talisman pacer Jasprit Bumrah and said that the 31-year-old is "always tough" against the opponents.
Sydney, January 2: Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday lauded star pacer Mitchell Starc and said that the 34-year-old just wants to go out and represent his country.
Sydney, January 2: Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday spoke about adding all-rounder Beau Webster to the playing eleven for the upcoming Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and said that it was time for a "freshen up" in the squad.
Sydney, January 2: Ahead of the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India, Australia on Thursday announced their playing eleven for the final match of the series.