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: 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: 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.
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.
Cape Town, January 7: South African quick Kagiso Rabada achieved an unwanted fifty on Day 4 of the second Test against Pakistan in Cape Town, reported ESPNCricinfo.
Cape Town, Jan 7: Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has left for London from Cape Town on Tuesday along with assistant coach Azhar Mahmood for the treatment of his ankle fracture sustained during the second Test against South Africa.
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.
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.
Cape Town, January 6: Following his side's win over Pakistan in the second Test match of the series, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said that it was a satisfying feeling.
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.
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.
Cape Town, January 5: Team skipper Shan Masood and right-hand batter Babar Azam's exceptional opening partnership of 205 runs brought Pakistan back into the game in the second and final match of the Test series at the Newlands on Sunday.
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: 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: 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 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 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: 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: 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: 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.
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: 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.
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, 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.