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'Because he's got me out...': Sunil Gavaskar reveals an untold story of India-Australia rivalry

NEW DELHI: The Test series between India and Australia was officially named the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series when India and Australia played a one-off Test at the Kotla in Delhi in October 1996.

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2024

EXCLUSIVE | 'It was a pleasure': Nayan Mongia on marathon eight-hour knock that shaped Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: The year was 1996. Even though Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi, now called the Arun Jaitley Stadium, still referred to as 'Kotla' by the locals, had hosted 23 Tests, it wasn't a venue cricket enthusiasts had on their wishlists. Kotla was in urgent need of care…

The Times of India · Nov 12, 2024

A hard-fought win against a formidable Australian outfit will enthuse India

India began WC campaign with a win vs Australia, bowlers restricted Aussies to under 200. Kohli & Rahul experienced, Afghanistan a mercurial side. India's bowlers impressive, top order must get runs. Rashid Khan an impact player, Gurbaz scored a hundred vs Pakistan. India have begun well, must carry on to…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

How Ravindra Jadeja is having the Anil Kumble effect

It was on a February afternoon 24 years ago that Anil Kumble got his ‘Perfect 10’ against Pakistan at the Kotla. On Sunday, at the same venue, when Ravindra Jadeja was running through the Australian batting line-up to become the fastest Indian to take seven wickets in an innings (in…

The Times of India · Feb 20, 2023

How India deflated Australia in 19.1 overs on a Sunday in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Australia’s spirit fizzled out in just 19.1 overs on the third day of the second Test at the Kotla. In about 90 minutes of absolute bizarre batting against high-quality spin of Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin, Australia were shot out for 113, turning an intriguing Test match into…

The Times of India · Feb 20, 2023

'Disappointed' Pat Cummins says Australia to review shot choice

NEW DELHI: Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Sunday admitted that their pre-determined ploy to use sweep shots to counter spin backfired for them at the Kotla pitch in Delhi.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2023

On slow and low Kotla track, Aussies sweep their way to self-destruction

NEW DELHI: Given the manner of their dismissals, it would be fair to say that the Australians 'swept' their way to self-destruction in the face of the Indian spinners' guile in the second Test here.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2023

2nd Test: Another spin trial for Australia against India

India eye WTC Final berth, Aussies look to keep series alive as 2nd Test begins on Kotla turner

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli spends extra hours against spinners in the nets

NEW DELHI: India's batting-mainstay Virat Kohli on Wednesday spent extra time with spinners at the nets during a practice session at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi ahead of the second Test against Australia.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023

India vs Australia 2nd Test: Rahul Dravid checks in early to monitor Kotla conditions

A slow turner awaits Aussies as coach inspects pitch ahead of second Test

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023