The magic of Mitch Santner and New Zealand’s historic series win in India Bowler’s superb display to end India’s 12-year home dominance followed Kiwis’ glorious sporting weekend The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024
Suryakumar Yadav inches closer to Rohit Sharma's record NEW DELHI: India are set to face South Africa in a four-match Twenty20 International series, and all eyes will be on captain Suryakumar Yadav, who is approaching a significant milestone in his career. The Times of India · Oct 30, 2024
Will Mumbai Test be the last time together for four Indian stalwarts on home soil? MUMBAI: “It’s the last dance, we’ve come to the last dance; they’re dimming the lights down, they’re hoping we’ll go.” No, we are not eulogising Frank Sinatra here. We are dimming the lights, closing our eyes, and wondering whether it is indeed “the last dance” for four Indian stalwarts, at… The Times of India · Oct 30, 2024
'Australia will win, but watch Team India go!' - Matthew Hayden on Border Gavaskar Trophy Celebrating his 53rd birthday on October 29, former Australia batsman Matthew Hayden has predicted a victory for the hosts in the coming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BG) Down Under, but not without a tough fight from the visiting Indian team led by Rohit Sharma. The Times of India · Oct 29, 2024
Is it the end of the road for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma? NEW DELHI: The inglorious conclusion to India's illustrious home record has left the country facing the prospect that aging legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may be nearing the end of their careers. The Times of India · Oct 29, 2024
Harshit Rana reveals why he loves bowling to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the nets NEW DELHI: Delhi pacer Harshit Rana, who was called up to the Indian Test team for the away Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, stated that he enjoys bowling to batting mainstays Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the nets because they are always very intent and give him helpful advice. The Times of India · Oct 28, 2024
If Sachin Tendulkar can play domestic cricket at 40, why can't Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma? Fans ask The disappointing run of India's batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the two Tests against New Zealand has the fans worried ahead of the tour of Australia. The Times of India · Oct 28, 2024
India vs New Zealand: Some hard lessons to learn for Team India after a sobering loss India's failures in Bengaluru and Pune were a result of failing to understand the grammar of Test match batting The Times of India · Oct 28, 2024
'Rohit Sharma was not confident, Virat Kohli misread ... ': Ex-India cricketer's big comment NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his disappointment with the Indian team's batting performance during their loss to New Zealand in the second Test at Pune. The Times of India · Oct 28, 2024
Rohit Sharma focuses on third Test after series defeat: 'No post-mortem, lessons from New Zealand, WTC final not a priority' NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma urged his team to focus on the upcoming third Test rather than dwell on their shock series defeat to New Zealand. The Kiwis claimed a historic 113-run victory in Pune on Saturday, snapping India's 12-year unbeaten home Test series streak and securing their first-ever… The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024
'Onus of series loss is on...': Former cricketers defend Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: Former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels it would be unjust to blame coach Gautam Gambhir for the Test series defeat to New Zealand, but former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik feels the senior Indian players have the responsibility. The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024
'Never easy': Former head coach Ravi Shastri puts weight behind Gautam Gambhir after India's embarrassing series loss NEW DELHI: The Indian team on Saturday succumbed to an embarrassing series defeat against New Zealand after they lost the second Test in Pune by 113 runs in three days. The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024
We are allowed to have two bad matches: Rohit Sharma PUNE: "We are allowed to have two bad matches after doing so well, especially at home over the years." This was captain Rohit Sharma summing up the defeat to New Zealand as India's formidable home-win record, stretching back more than a decade, came to an end here on Saturday. The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024
India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: How India's dream run after a streak of 18 consecutive home series wins stretching over 12 years ended with a whimper India lose second Test against New Zealand by 113 runs in Pune The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024
The Times of India · Oct 26, 2024 The Pune Blot! How India faltered in the second Test to concede a mighty home record NEW DELHI: Before the second Test in Pune, New Zealand had just three wins in their Test cricket history in India.
Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2024 New Zealand inflict India’s first home Test series defeat in 13 years New Zealand seal the three-match series – their first in India – with a 113-run win in the second Test in Pune.
The Times of India · Oct 26, 2024 India suffer string of 'firsts' in Test, series loss against New Zealand India suffered a rare series defeat on Saturday, going down 0-2 to New Zealand in Pune, following a 113-run loss. India had already lost the opening Test of the three-match series in Bengaluru by eight-wickets. The two teams will now head to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for a dead rubber…
The Times of India · Oct 26, 2024 IND vs NZ 2nd Test: 'Horrible' Rishabh Pant run-out puts India on back foot in record chase against New Zealand NEW DELHI: India found themselves in a challenging position during their record chase of 359 against New Zealand in the second Test at MCA stadium in Pune on Saturday, despite a promising start in their second innings. After losing captain Rohit Sharma early for just 8 runs, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal…
The Times of India · Oct 26, 2024 EXPLAINED: Why Mohammed Shami missed out on India’s Test squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 18-member Indian team for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, set to commence on November 22 in Perth.
The Times of India · Oct 25, 2024 India squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy: No Mohammed Shami, Axar Patel in 18-member squad Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced an 18-member India squad for the five-match Test series against Australia on Friday with Abhimanyu Easwaran, Harshit Rana and Nitish Rana included. The series begins in Perth on November 22.
The Times of India · Oct 25, 2024 Gautam Gambhir's priceless reaction to Washington Sundar's magic moment in Pune - WATCH NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma faced a barrage of criticism after announcing the changes to India's Playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand on Friday.
The Times of India · Oct 25, 2024 IND vs NZ 2nd Test: Washington Sundar makes most of opportunity to grab 7/59 as New Zealand end first innings at 259 PUNE: At 197/3 after 59 overs, the Kiwis would have been happy with the way things were unfolding after winning the toss. The visitors, up 1-0 in the series, had not allowed pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep any breakthrough and it appeared both the Tamil Nadu offspinners — Washington…
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024 'Common sense selection...': Sanjay Manjrekar backs Washington Sundar's inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav NEW DELHI: Former Indian batsman Sanjay Manjrekar supported captain Rohit Sharma's choice to start Washington Sundar in place of spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the second Test match against New Zealand.
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024 'Out Hai... Out Hai': Adamant Sarfaraz Khan pleads Rohit Sharma to take review, watch video NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events, an absolutely adamant Sarfaraz Khan managed to convince skipper Rohit Sharma to take a review for caught behind and turned out to be spot on, helping India steal the wicket of New Zealand batter Will Young during the second Test in Pune…
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024 Did India press panic button? Rohit Sharma announces three big changes for 2nd Test against New Zealand NEW DELHI: For the crucial second Test at the MCA Stadium in Pune, India made significant changes to their playing XI, bringing in Akash Deep, Washington Sundar and Shubman Gill. Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav missed out. New Zealand, coming off an eight-wicket win in the series opener…