New Delhi, Jan 8: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed his reservations about Jasprit Bumrah succeeding Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain.
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, Jan 8: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif gave a neutral view on the two-tier system in the Test cricket, an issue that is currently most talked about, and believes that the push to divide Test cricket into two tiers was driven by crowd sizes in different countries.
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.
Mumbai, January 8: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that the Indian skipper will have to work hard on his defence and counter-attacking game ahead of the England Test tour later this year, noting that he is not making enough "sacrifices" for "one final burst" in his career like legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid did.
Cape Town, January 8: Former South African captain Graeme Smith expressed happiness about the Proteas reaching the ICC World Test Championship final for the first time ever, noting that the team deserves it after winning seven Tests in a row under tough conditions.
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: Former England captain Michael Atherton has expressed his perspective on the ongoing debate regarding the two-tier system in Test cricket and said that any proposed structure should facilitate movement between the tiers and prevent the establishment of an "entrenched elite."
Islamabad, Jan 8: As the West Indies prepare for a two-match Test series against Pakistan, Test coach Andre Coley views it as an opportunity to finish his tenure on a high note. This series, commencing on January 17 in Karachi, serves as a chance for the Caribbean side to build momentum and address longstanding challenges in unfamiliar conditions.
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."
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: Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin lauded Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and compared his performances with legendary Aussie spinner Shane Warne's Ashes campaign against England in 2005.
Melbourne, January 8: Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin suggested that legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy stemmed from frustration over not being selected in the playing eleven.
Sydney, January 7: Ravi Shastri has shared his views on the current stages of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Test careers following their dip in form during India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat to Australia.
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".
Cape Town, January 7: After losing the two-match Test series 0-2 against South Africa, the Pakistan cricket team was penalised 25 per cent of their match fee owing to a slow-over rate in the last match of the series at the Newlands in Cape Town.
Johannesburg, January 7: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers lauded young batter Tristan Stubbs for his consistent performances in franchise and international cricket, calling him a "wonderful all-round" and "exciting player.
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.
Mumbai, January 7: Former Indian cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar said that skipper Rohit Sharma needs to determine if he still has the hunger to play Test cricket and it should be visible in his form and actions.
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.
Dubai, January 7: Australia skipper Pat Cummins, star India bowler Jasprit Bumrah, and South Africa right-arm seamer Dane Paterson have been nominated for the December's Player of the Month award on Tuesday following their exceptional performance for the national team throughout the month.
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: Former India coach Sanjay Bangar feels that India captain Rohit Sharma, who is enduring a lean patch in Test cricket, has to show his hunger for runs in his actions to continue playing the red-ball format.
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.
Cape Town, January 7: Temba Bavuma entered a special pool of players who registered the most wins after the first nine Tests as a captain.
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.
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.
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.
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, Jan 7: Legendary West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd said he is greatly disturbed by the proposed two-tier Test cricket system, deeming it as an idea which is not very good at all.
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.
Cape Town, January 6: Following the defeat against South Africa in the second and final match of the series, Pakistan skipper Shan Masood said that his side "didn't start off well" in the game in Cape Town.
Bulawayo, January 6: Following defeat in the second Test match of the series in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine heaped praise on Afghanistan and said that they played better than the hosts.
Cape Town, January 6: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa on Monday clinched a massive 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second and final match of the series at the Newlands in Cape Town.
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, January 6: Former cricketer Ravi Shastri heaped praise on Australia skipper Pat Cummins and pointed out the 31-year-old's "willingness to compete".
Bulawayo, Jan 6: Rashid Khan produced a memorable return to Test cricket, with a seven-wicket haul which earned him the Man of the Match award as Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in the second Test match at the Queen Sports Club on Monday.
Bulawayo, January 6: Following his side's 72-run win over Zimbabwe in the second Test match of the series, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi on Monday said that the team showed spirit.
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 India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, in which Australia prevailed 3-1 over India, is the perfect testament to why the longest and 'best format of the game is still alive and thriving.'
Bulawayo, January 6: Rashid Khan marked his triumphant return to Test cricket with a "Player of the Match" performance, guiding Afghanistan to a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second and final Test at Queens Sports Club on Monday. The leg-spinner's exceptional bowling figures, 4/94 in the first innings and 7/66 in the second played a pivotal role in sealing the series win.
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: India captain Rohit Sharma's childhood coach Dinesh Lad has suggested that the opening batter should play a couple of domestic games to prepare for Test cricket after his dismal form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
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: 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.
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.
New Delhi, January 6: Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh launched a scathing tirade on the Indian management for the team selection during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In a video on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan also urged the Indian team to select players based on performance and not their stature for the England Test tour.
Cape Town, January 6: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood changed the record books with his brilliance and a memorable opening stand with his predecessor Babar Azam on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa.
Cape Town, January 6: Babar Azam was left "disappointed" while trying to comprehend the shot he had played after being set on the crease on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa.
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: 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: 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: 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, 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: 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, 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.
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: 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: India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday spoke on the future of Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma after the 3-1 series defeat at the hands of Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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: "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: 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: 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, 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: 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.
Cape Town, January 4: Left-handed batter Ryan Rickelton made history on Saturday, hitting South Africa's first-ever double-century in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
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: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed opener and right-hand batter Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the playing XI in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Sydney, January 4: India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar reacted to wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's exceptional knock on the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground 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 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: 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, 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: 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: 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: 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.
New Delhi, January 3: Former cricketer Madan Lal weighed in on India captain Rohit Sharma sitting out in the Sydney Test and whether he should consider retiring from the format after the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
New Delhi, January 3: Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu feels "dropping" India captain Rohit Sharma in the final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy sends "wrong signals" ahead of the series decider game against Australia in Sydney.
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: 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: Former Australia cricketer Mark Taylor on Friday opened up on India batter Rohit Sharma being "rested" at the Sydney Test and said that there's no doubt that the 37-year-old was dropped following poor performance in recent times, reported Triple M Cricket Australia.
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: Ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 at the Sydney Cricket Ground between Australia and India, former head coach Ravi Shastri said that he wouldn't be surprised if skipper Rohit Sharma went on to retire from the longest format of the game after the end of the ongoing Test series between the two sides. reported ICC's website.