Author: Mohan Nasre

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja expressed his confidence in his ability to excel as a batsman in red-ball cricket. Reflecting on his U19 days when he batted in the middle order, Jadeja revealed that he was subsequently pushed down the batting order for the Indian national team. During the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at the Oval in London, Jadeja showcased his fighting spirit by playing a crucial knock of 48 runs on Day 2. Coming to the crease when the team was struggling at 76 for 4, he displayed his determination. In a video shared by the ICC,…

Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have stepped forward to provide mentorship and support to the highly promising Shubman Gill, recognizing his immense talent and potential. Gill’s exceptional performances across various formats in the past year have captivated the attention of Rohit, who firmly believes in the young batsman’s abilities. Amidst the ongoing World Test Championship final against Australia, Rohit Sharma expressed unwavering faith in Gill’s capabilities, emphasizing his belief that Gill is destined for greatness in Indian cricket. According to Rohit, Gill possesses all the necessary qualities to excel at the highest level and is undoubtedly the…

Amidst his participation in the WTC final against Australia, former India captain Virat Kohli found himself at the receiving end of heavy trolling following his quick dismissal in the first innings and a subsequent viral dressing room picture. Australia set a target of 469 runs in their first innings, while India struggled at 151 for 5 at the end of day two. The failure of the top-order batsmen, including Kohli, drew criticism for their inability to contribute significantly. However, it was a circulated image of Kohli sharing a light moment and having a meal with teammates that became the topic…

With just four months remaining until the commencement of the tournament, the ICC is still awaiting the final schedule for the upcoming ODI World Cup from India. Typically, dates for global events are announced well in advance to allow fans and teams to make necessary preparations. During a briefing after the BCCI’s meeting last month, it was anticipated that the World Cup schedule would be unveiled during the World Test Championship final in London. However, according to ICC’s chief executive, Geoff Allardice, they have yet to receive the final schedule from India. The delay in announcing the schedule has raised…

During the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) Final, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma etched their names in the annals of cricket history. They surpassed the record set by MS Dhoni and moved closer to Yuvraj Singh’s remarkable feat. The highly anticipated final between India and Australia took place at the Kia Oval Stadium in London, with India winning the toss and electing to bowl first in pursuit of their maiden title. The inclusion of Kohli and Sharma in the playing XI marked a momentous milestone. They now jointly hold the second position for the most appearances in ICC Finals for…

India’s Test cricket team has been lacking the services of a seam-bowling all-rounder since Hardik Pandya opted out of the format due to injury concerns. While Shardul Thakur has made attempts to fill the void, he has yet to make a significant impact. The absence of a player of Hardik’s caliber was felt by the sub-continent team in the first innings of the World Test Championship Final against Australia at the Oval. Former England captain Nasser Hussain raised the question of Hardik’s whereabouts during the commentary. “Where is Hardik Pandya?” Hussain inquired. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting revealed that Hardik…

The second day of the ICC World Test Championship final saw a shaky start for the Australians as Travis Head fell victim to Mohammed Siraj’s short ball barrage. Cameron Green, coming in at the No.6 position, adopted an aggressive approach in his natural attacking style. Meanwhile, star batsman Steve Smith reached his 31st Test century and immediately made his intentions clear by smashing two consecutive boundaries in the very first over. Smith’s performance in the match had been a rollercoaster ride thus far. WATCH: Mohammed Siraj Engages in Heated Exchange with Steve Smith in WTC Final Unusually, the pacers refrained…

In the ICC World Test Championship final, Australia’s prolific batsman Steve Smith reached his century after being on 95 runs at the end of Day 1. Smith, along with Travis Head, was gradually finding his rhythm on a pitch that offered little assistance to the pacers. Mohammed Siraj unleashed a barrage of short balls, securing the vital wicket of Travis Head. Despite Head’s attempts to counter-attack, he was caught by wicket-keeper KS Bharat, departing after a well-made 163 runs off 174 balls, adding to the chaos at The Oval. WATCH: Mohammed Siraj Engages in Heated Exchange with Steve Smith in…

In a fiery moment during the World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and India, Mohammed Siraj found himself in a war of words with Australian batsman Steve Smith. As Australia dominated Day 1 with a formidable partnership between Travis Head and Smith, tensions ran high on the second day as well. Opening the bowling for India, Siraj had a face-off with Smith. However, Smith moved away just as Siraj was about to deliver the ball, causing the Indian pacer to halt his run-up. Frustrated by the interruption, Siraj threw the ball towards Smith, leading to an exchange of words…

Australia’s Steve Smith has matched former England captain Joe Root’s record of scoring the most Test centuries against India (9) in a display of exceptional batting prowess during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Smith’s achievement places him among cricketing legends such as Ricky Ponting, Sir Viv Richards, and Sir Garfield Sobers, who have also notched eight Test centuries against India. Surpassing the 2000-run mark against India in Test cricket, Smith’s 9th ton further cements his status as one of the greatest Test batsmen of his generation. Facing India’s formidable bowling attack, Smith showcased his skill and resilience in…