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India’s return to international cricket after a gap of more than nine months did not go as planned. They were good on the patches, but that would never be enough to beat a strong Australian team in their own backyard. The result was a 66-run loss at the first ODI …

Putting aside the dazzling hitting game, both from the Indian and Australian batsmen, and some quality fast bowling by the hosts, what appeared to be the biggest disappointment of the first India vs Australia ODI was the fielding of both sides. Catchs went under that should otherwise be eaten at …

By: Sports Desk | Updated: November 28, 2020 1:52:40 pm Australian Glenn Maxwell, right, hits a six during the one-day international cricket match between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (AP) Australia’s all-rounder Glenn Maxwell apologized to his IPL teammate KL Rahul during his whirlwind against India at …

A 66-run loss is not the kind of start India would have hoped for on its return to international cricket. In addition to their hitting showing some spark, the Indian bowls had no teeth and their performance was abysmal. Furthermore, the fact that one of the strongest pacing attacks in …

The Indian team led by Virat Kohli did not get off to a good start in Australia. Playing the first ODI in Sydney against Aaron Finch’s men, India suffered a 66-run loss. Australia’s goal of 375 proved too much in the end, despite a brilliant 128-race partnership between Hardik Pandya …

Written by Vishal Menon | Updated: November 28, 2020 12:43:08 pm Australia’s Steve Smith celebrates after scoring a century during the one-day international cricket match between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 (AP Photo / Rick Rycroft). It was a …

Hardik Pandya, who scored his career best 90 against Australia in the first ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which was unfortunately to no avail, acknowledges that India needs to prepare its next all-rounder as long as it is not authorized to bowl. Pandya, who abstained from bowling after his …

The first ODI between India and Australia at the SCG on Friday had a retro feel. India’s deep blue outfit was similar to what they wore during the 1992 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, and in South Africa later in the year. On both trips, they played almost …

India captain Virat Kohli will return to India after the first test against Australia, which is scheduled to begin on December 17 in Adelaide. Kohli has been granted paternity leave, and he will return home to be with his wife and Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma for the birth of their …

India is now blessed with a problem that all teams want. They are several openers that knock on the door from a place on the side. The likes of Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill are looking for a place in the starting eleven with KL Rahul also an option. …