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 …
Read More »Australia vs India 2020-21 – Virat Kohli and company undergo test match simulation training in Sydney
Limited overs competition awaits them first, but the Indian players, led by captain Virat Kohli, seemed focused on next month’s Tryouts against Australia as they practiced in long-format simulated match conditions with pacemakers using red and pink balls. in Sydney on Tuesday. The best batsmen and bowlers from all three …
Read More »Australia vs India – Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath loves making serial predictions. This time, all he is willing to admit is that “Australia has a slight advantage.” And that’s because they have a deadly left-arm pacing option in Mitchell Starc. That said, McGrath believes India will be boosted by its 2018-19 series win and can fight …
Read More »India tour Australia – India begins training after passing Covid-19 test
Players from India who are on tour in Australia have started training after the entire contingent tested negative for Covid-19. On Saturday, two days after the arrival of the tour from India to Sydney, BCCI tweeted photos of the players’ gym and outdoor sessions. Two days off the plane and …
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