New Delhi, Jan 8: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said he won't be surprised if fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah takes over as the side's Test captain in near future, citing that he doesn't pressurise players much when he's been at the helm of the team.
New Delhi, January 7: Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar gave his opinion on the bumping incident between Australia youngster Sam Konstas and India stalwart Virat Kohli saying it was "simply not cricket."
New Delhi, January 7: For former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar it won't be a "surprise" if the India selectors take a "bold decision" in the upcoming Test tour of England after the World Test Championship final hopes were quashed in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
New Delhi, January 7: Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar described India captain Rohit Sharma's decision to "step aside" in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) as a "brave decision," acknowledging that Rohit seemed "out of his depth" throughout the tour.
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.
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.
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: Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed that head coach will have to make sure that players play more domestic cricket heading into the next ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and take tough decisions against those who opt not to play after shambolic batting performances during the New Zealand series at home and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, which cost India the hat-trick of WTC final appearances.
Sydney, Jan 5: After India's defeat in the final Test match and their inability to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has accessed the team's performance and opined that young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Reddy, who are "hungry to earn a name for India" are needed in the team.
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.
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 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, Jan 4: With India holding a 145-run lead over Australia at the end of Day 2 of the final Test match, a lot of questions are surrounding whether India's skipper and premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be able to take part in what is expected to be the final day's proceedings in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday.
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.