The Indian openers came out with contrasting approaches on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia, and it was evident in their batting performances. KL Rahul struggled to get going at the crease, focusing mainly on survival, while Rohit Sharma dominated the bowlers, scoring a gutsy 56* off 69 deliveries. According to Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, Rohit’s positive and aggressive approach was part of a well-planned strategy that put India in control of the match. He added that it was important for batter to play with a positive mindset on the wicket, and that batting defensively won’t…
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In a stunning performance on Day 1 of the first Test in Nagpur, India’s spin duo Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja bowled out Australia for just 177 runs. The spin twins dominated the pitch with Ashwin snagging three wickets, including his 450th Test scalp, and Jadeja taking a five-wicket haul, including the prized scalps of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. The Australian batters were no match for the Indian spin attack, with only Labuschagne scoring 49 runs and Smith, Carey, and Handscomb chipping in the 30s. The rest of the Aussies were sent packing for single-digit scores. Just few days…
Australia’s cricket team is facing criticism after a disappointing performance in the first Test match against India in Nagpur. The visitors were rolled for just 177 runs, while hosts are just trailing by 100 runs at the end of day 1. This has caused many question on the decision to exclude in-form batter Travis Head from the playing XI. Head was the team’s most in-form player, having averaged 87.50 from his past five Tests. Despite this, he was surprisingly dropped by the Australian selectors. The reasoning behind this decision is still unclear, with some suggesting that Head’s poor performance in…
The wait is finally over for wicketkeeper-batter, KS Bharat, who received his maiden Test cap for India in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. A long-standing backup to Rishabh Pant, Bharat was given his opportunity due to Pant’s absence following a car accident in December 2022. Making a cameo appearance as a substitute player in the home series against New Zealand in late 2021, Bharat eventually rose to the role of second-choice option for Team India in the longest format, replacing senior wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha. Bharat expressed his gratitude for the support he has received over the…
The first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is underway in Nagpur, with Australia bowled out for 177 runs in their 1st innings. However, the real talking point of the match is India’s playing XI. The debutants, Suryakumar Yadav and KS Bharat were chosen over in-form stars Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav. Gill, who has been impressive in every format, came into the series with a fantastic performance against New Zealand. However, fans feel that management’s decision to prefer KL Rahul over Gill was unfair. Leading sports writer, Vaibhav Bhola, expressed his disappointment on Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid. In…
The first test match between India and Australia has been a thrilling affair so far, with half of the Australian team already sent back to the pavilion. It all started with Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami who rocked the Aussies with two early wickets in the first session. Siraj struck down Usman Khawaja while Shami clean-bowled David Warner with a stunning delivery. The Indian fans were overjoyed as the seamers had made an early impact on the game. Here are some fan reactions: But the real damage was done by Ravindra Jadeja, who made a spectacular return to international cricket…
On the opening day of the Test match in Nagpur, India’s star pacer Mohammed Shami made a huge impact as he claimed a quick wicket of David Warner and put Australia in trouble. In doing so, Shami cemented his place in cricket history by reaching the incredible milestone of 400 wickets in international cricket. Alongside Mohammed Siraj, Shami dominated the first session of the opening Test against Australia in Nagpur, sending Usman Khawaja and David Warner packing in quick succession. Joining the likes of Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan, Javagal Srinath, and Ishant Sharma, Shami has established himself as one of…
Usman Khawaja is a talented Australian cricketer who represents his nation and Queensland with distinction. Born in Islamabad, Pakistan, Usman is the son of Fozia Tariq and Tariq Khawaja, who moved the family to Australia when he was just 5 years old. Making his cricket debut in the 2010-11 Ashes series, he made history as the first Australian of Pakistani descent to represent his country on the international stage. With a passion for the sport from a young age, Usman honed his skills and represented Australia in the 2005 Australian Under-19 Championship and 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri…
The former Indian cricket team captain, MS Dhoni, has recently been spotted behind the wheel of a tractor in Ranchi, Jharkhand. This unexpected sight has taken the fans by surprise, and they have been expressing their thoughts on social media platforms. Dhoni, who is known for his passion for farming and farming equipment, is seen driving the tractor on the farm in a video that he has shared on his Instagram handle. Here’s the video posted by MS Dhoni: View this post on Instagram A post shared by M S Dhoni (@mahi7781) The video has gone viral on the internet…
As one of Australia’s most successful off-spinners, Nathan Lyon has made a name for himself in the cricket world. But, behind every great man is an equally remarkable woman, and for Nathan, that woman is his wife, Emma McCarthy. Emma, a former real estate agent, swept Nathan off his feet after he divorced his ex-wife in 2017. Despite his busy international cricket schedule, Nathan and Emma have been able to build a beautiful life together. In this article, you will get to know everything about Emma McCarthy and her journey as the wife of Nathan Lyon – one of Australia’s…