Rohit Sharma is the most successful IPL captain in history, with five trophies to his name. Anyone who follows his captaincy closely – outsiders like me and players who play with him – claims that he is tactically astute and that there are few who read the game better than …
Read More »Aus vs Ind 2020-2021 – India – KL Rahul in triple role
Most of the leading Indian cricketers were playing in the IPL until the other day, but KL Rahul, the vice captain of the national white ball teams, is clear that it will be “a new beginning” for them in Australia when the exchanges take place. . start with ODI on …
Read More »The Rohit Sharma injury debacle: Should we get used to players prioritizing IPL over bilateral series?
Now that we know for a fact that Rohit Sharma is still about two weeks away from rehab to be “70-80% ready” for test cricket, questions will arise about the BCCI’s handling of the injury. Aside from the obvious problem of a virtually absent communications wing, of course. A quick …
Read More »Australia vs India: Ishant Sharma, Rohit Sharma excluded from the first two tests
Ishant Sharma and Rohit Sharma have been ruled out of the first two games of the upcoming four-round series in Australia and their hopes of taking part in the final two rounds depend on quick and decisive action from BCCI, ESPNcricinfo learns. To compete for the third test, Ishant, who …
Read More »David Warner says Australia ‘tries not to participate’ in verbal volleys
The last time India toured Australia, there was a lot of talk on the field among the players, but David Warner says Australia may take a different approach this time. Instead of engaging the Indian players in verbal volleys, they will try to control their emotions and fight with their …
Read More »It is difficult for Rohit Sharma, Ishant Sharma to play tests if he is not in flight in ‘four or five’ days
For Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma to appear in India’s Test series against Australia, they will have to fly to the country in less than a week, according to India coach Ravi Shastri. Both Rohit and Ishant are currently at the NCA in Bengaluru, undergoing strengthening and rehabilitation as they …
Read More »Australia vs India – Rohit Sharma ‘happy to hit anywhere’ but not sure starter role will change
Rohit Sharma is likely to team Mayank Agarwal at the top of the order if cleared to fly for Tests in Australia, but he’s not overly concerned about his batting position. “I’ll tell you the same thing I’ve said to everyone all this time. I’ll be happy to hit where …
Read More »Ian Chappell: This Australia-India series could depend on who makes the best selection decisions.
This summer’s chaotic and pandemic-ridden Australian cricket schedule may benefit India in its quest to repeat the victory of the past series. India’s forced lockdown period, with training allowed, will provide the team more time to acclimatize to Australian conditions than the rushed pre-test schedule normally experienced by touring teams. …
Read More »Australia vs India 2020-21 – Marcus Stoinis Virat Kohli will be ‘more motivated’ on shortened tour
Virat Kohli always has a “110%” when it comes to being motivated, so he will be “ready to go” in Australia before going on paternity leave after white ball games and the first test, according to Marcus Stoinis. When asked in a press interaction if Kohli could be a little …
Read More »Australia Indian Tour 2020-21 – Josh Hazlewood
Australia’s fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has said that “getting tired” Jasprit Bumrah will be the key for them in the upcoming four-game test series at home against India. When India last visited Australia in 2018-19, they became the first Asian team to win a test series in Australia. Bumrah was …
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