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'The excuse of team balance': Sunil Gavaskar criticises Indian management for neglecting R Ashwin in overseas Tests

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment with the team management's handling of Ravichandran Ashwin, accusing them of sidelining the veteran spinner in the name of team balance. This criticism follows Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket immediately after the third Test of the ongoing India-Australia series.

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2024

Given a chance in Melbourne Test, Beau Webster will look to counter-punch India like Travis Head

The uncapped allounder Beau Webster has been part of the Australian squad since the second Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, still waiting for his chance for international debut; and if given that opportunity in the upcoming fourth Test at Melbourne, the 31-year-old Webster would want to take a…

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2024

IND vs AUS 4th Test: MCG curator reveals what to expect from the pitch in Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1, with both India and Australia aiming to gain a crucial advantage as they head into the fourth Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting December 26.

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2024

From smaller homes to screen time, backyard cricket is facing challenges in modern Australia

We are well and truly in cricket season.

The Conversation · Dec 22, 2024

Pitch perfect: why listening to cricket on radio soothes a world that won’t hear sense

Waves crashing. Cicadas singing. And always the burble of cricket on the radio, unifying summers and people with its gentle pleasures for an uncertain world

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2024

Fastest hundreds to highest total: BCCI's domestic focus pays off as players rewrite record books

NEW DELHI: Indian domestic cricket has taken center stage this season with players rewriting the history books in white-ball tournaments.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

Team India nets ft. epic one-liners from Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant

MELBOURNE: "Neeche dekh raha hai... pata chal gaya bouncer daal raha hai (you are looking down, I figured you will bowl a bouncer)"

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

Australian cricket team at MCG: Near 60% win record, unbeaten for three years

Australia will go into the fourth Test against India with a quest to keep their strong record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground going. The record isn't as impressive and daunting for the opposition as the Gabba's, but the venue has seen Australia win nearly three in five matches.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

From Psychology to Cricket: Meet Pratika Rawal, India women's newest ODI debutant

NEW DELHI: Pratika Rawal achieved a significant milestone when she made her international debut against West Indies women on December 22, becoming the 150th player to represent India Women.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

'Totally understand why Australia made this move': Michael Vaughan on squad changes ahead of fourth Test at MCG

Australia have made a significant change to their squad ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dropping opener Nathan McSweeney and bringing in teenage sensation Sam Konstas.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024