Wicketkeepers in focus ahead of Champions Trophy Rahul's wicketkeeping fitness in question with Pant and Samson in fray; eyes also on spin attack, fitness of Bumrah and Shami The Times of India · Jan 10, 2025
'Virat Kohli wouldn't mind being captain again' With doubts hanging over Rohit Sharma's Test career, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could soon be searching for India's next full-time Test captain. Rohit's current deputy Jasprit Bumrah might appear as the obvious candidate, but captaincy may further increase the mental and physical workload of India's… The Times of India · Jan 9, 2025
What makes facing Jasprit Bumrah so difficult? Ricky Ponting reveals Steve Smith's observations NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has shed light on his conversation with Steve Smith during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, specifically focusing on the challenges posed by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. The Times of India · Jan 9, 2025
'Jasprit Bumrah ka 10 percent chance hai' The biggest talking point around India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy is the availability of India's bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who is currently recovering from a back injury he suffered during the five-Test tour of Australia. The Times of India · Jan 9, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah as captain was 'absolutely brilliant': Sunil Gavaskar NEW DELHI: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday hailed Jasprit Bumrah -- the captain -- saying he could well be full time skipper in the longest format for India. The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025
'Don't kill the golden goose': Former India batter urges caution in appointing Jasprit Bumrah as captain NEW DELHI: In the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah captained the Indian team in a couple of Tests. The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah retains top spot; Rishabh Pant jumps to 9th in ICC Test Rankings NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has solidified his position at the summit of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings, maintaining his career-best rating of 908. Despite being sidelined from bowling in the second innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy finale due to a back spasm, Bumrah’s earlier efforts were enough… The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025
'This guy's a freak': Michael Clarke in awe of 'best ever' Jasprit Bumrah Jasprit Bumrah was not just the toast of the nation back home during the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) but also hailed as a modern-day great by the Australian fans and cricket fraternity for his exploits during India's tour Down Under. On that note, former Australian captain Micahel Clarke feels Bumrah… The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025
TOI's Report Card: Only Jasprit Bumrah and Yashasvi Jaiswal shine for India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy It doesn't read too flattering, TOI's Report Card following India's performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Apart from topper Jasprit Bumrah and new boy, Jaiswal, the rest disappointed, were poor in application and betrayed. A lack of depth that led to an embarrassing 3-1 verdict in Australia's favour. Hindol… The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah's Champions Trophy fate in balance Spasm or fracture? If pacer's injury is muscular, he could be fit in time. Bone issue may lead to much longer rehab The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025
Stress fractures to surgery! How injuries hurt Jasprit Bumrah’s career since 2018 India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has encountered several significant injuries that have substantially affected his professional cricket career since 2018. His ability to bounce back from potentially career-ending injuries demonstrates his remarkable strength of character and unwavering commitment to the sport. The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025
Stress fracture to surgery! How injuries hurt Jasprit Bumrah’s career since 2018 India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has encountered several significant injuries that have substantially affected his professional cricket career since 2018. His ability to bounce back from potentially career-ending injuries demonstrates his remarkable strength of character and unwavering commitment to the sport. The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025
'Disgraceful act': Sam Konstas' mentor on Virat Kohli's shoulder bump NEW DELHI: New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd didn't mince words while addressing the incident of the on-field confrontation between India star Virat Kohli and Aussie opener Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025
EXCLUSIVE | 'Fit' Jasprit Bumrah would have done a Kapil Dev in SCG Test: Ex-cricketer NEW DELHI: Hampered by a back spasm, Jasprit Bumrah must have been itching to take the field and rattle the Australian batters. He sat visibly frustrated in the dugout as Australia chased down 162 runs on a challenging pitch at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025
The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025 Jasprit Bumrah should not be overburdened, India has got loads of promising pacers: Sunil Gavaskar NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar feels India have sufficient quality that must be provided with the necessary chances to prevent a generational star like Jasprit Bumrah from being overworked.
The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025 'Never seen Jasprit Bumrah react like that': Former Australian pacer surprised by aggression towards Sam Konstas NEW DELHI: Former Australian pacer Damien Fleming expressed surprise over Jasprit Bumrah's aggressive response to Sam Konstas during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Fleming noted that Bumrah's reaction seemed to inspire his teammates before Usman Khawaja was dismissed off the last ball of Day 1.
The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025 Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli: Crowd responses create extra pressure on team NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar shared his thoughts on the bumping incident between Australia’s young talent Sam Konstas and India’s star player Virat Kohli, calling it "simply not cricket."
The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025 'He could have been the difference': Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting question Mohammed Shami's absence for BGT NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri and Australian legend Ricky Ponting have expressed disappointment over India's decision not to include pacer Mohammed Shami in the squad for the just concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Both believe Shami's presence, even as a late addition, could have bolstered India's chances, especially…
The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025 EXCLUSIVE | 'Workload management is bull****, created by Australians': Ex-India pacer on Jasprit Bumrah bowling 150-plus overs in Border-Gavaskar Trophy NEW DELHI: 151.2 overs or 908 deliveries and 32 wickets — these are the astonishing stats of Player of the Series Jasprit Bumrah in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite that, Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years. Bumrah's phenomenal performances Down Under, did however, firmly establish him as one of…
The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025 Warning: Rocky road to Test revival of Team India Among all other things, India paid a heavy price for its conservative approach of lengthening the batting line-up by including allrounders
The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025 'Sam Konstas is not a two-Test wonder' The astrological analysis of Australia's latest Test player Sam Konstas by Greenstone Lobo on 'StarPlay: Cricket Astrology' indicates that the opening batter can go on to become one of the greats of Australian cricket.
The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025 Dream Team: India-Australia combined XI from Border-Gavaskar Trophy The recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy delivered stellar performances and intense on-field rivalries between India and Australia, setting the stage for a dream combined XI featuring the best from both sides.
Dynamite News · Jan 6, 2025 India would have lost BGT 5-0 if Bumrah wasn't there: Harbhajan Singh Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that if star quick Jasprit Bumrah had not taken part in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025 'Taking it a little bit too far': Brad Hogg criticises Australian coach over remarks on India's 'intimidation' of Sam Konstas NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg has expressed his disapproval of Australia head coach Andrew McDonald's comments on Team India's alleged "intimidating" behavior towards rookie opener Sam Konstas during the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025 Did India even deserve to qualify for the World Test Championship final? NEW DELHI: By losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-3, India did not qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final scheduled for June 2025 at Lord's.