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Ashish Magotra

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In Bradman country, Aussie batters search for a turnaround

Adelaide is still so much about the Don. For the reeling Aussie batters, there can be no better inspiration

Cricket

Published on Dec 02, 2024 07:28 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Beleaguered Aussies have Bumrah on their mind

As the Adelaide Test arrives, the home batters are anxious to deal with the India spearhead after the Perth bashing

Cricket

Updated on Dec 02, 2024 07:22 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

How Mohammed Siraj got back on track in Australia

The fast bowler has regained his rhythm on the Australia tour after struggling in the home Test series loss against New Zealand

India paceman Mohammed Siraj in the tour game against Australia Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Dec 01, 2024 07:44 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Rohit, Rahul and the opening question for India

The visitors didn’t disturb the Jaiswal-Rahul opening pair with the skipper batting at No.4 in the pink-ball game against the Australian PM XI in Canberra

India skipper Rohit Sharma (C) in the pink-ball game against the Australia Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Dec 01, 2024 07:02 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Born Tough: The Nathan Lyon story

Nathan Lyon, Australia's off-spinner and team songmaster, has shown resilience and dedication, rising from humble beginnings to become a cricket legend.

A veteran of 130 Tests, Nathan Lyon has 532 scalps to his name, making him the most successful finger spinner from Australia. (AP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 30, 2024 06:13 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

India v Australia: Hazlewood injured, Boland set for Adelaide Test

Fellow fast bowler Scott Boland is likely to come in; Day 1 of India vs PM XI tie washed out due to rain

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, their most successful bowler in the first Test against India at the Optus Stadium in Perth, has been ruled out of the second Test in Adelaide starting December 6 due to injury. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Nov 30, 2024 03:30 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

At AIS, details make the difference

The Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra is one reason why the country is an Olympics powerhouse

A view of the swimming pool at the AIS, the state-of-the-art facility that grooms Olympic medallists and hopefuls in Australia. (HT Photo)

Other Sports

Published on Nov 29, 2024 09:03 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Focus on Rohit, Gill as Indians hit the ground running

Skipper Rohit Sharma spent some time in the nets while Shubman Gill appeared comfortable while batting on the eve of the tour game

Rohit Sharma looks on from the pavilion on day four of the first Test against Australia in Perth. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Nov 29, 2024 05:14 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Pressure mounts on Labuschagne after Perth flop

There’s a case for Josh Inglis to be included in place of Labuschagne while the Aussies have brought in Beau Webster as a cover for Mitchell Marsh

Marnus Labuschagne scored a total of five runs across two innings in the Perth Test. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 28, 2024 06:59 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Bumrah and the strange case of the ICC World Rankings

Jasprit Bumrah’s white-ball rankings do little justice to his sheer dominance over batting units worldwide

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Travis Head on Day 4 of the Perth Test. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Nov 28, 2024 06:08 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Anticipated shuffle, of Rohit and Gill, Padikkal and Jurel

The focus at this weekend’s warm-up tie will be on changes India could make for the Adelaide pink-ball Test

Cricket

Updated on Nov 28, 2024 06:42 AM IST

ByAshish Magotra

How Bumrah’s pack aced the Perth pace battle

Jasprit Bumrah and fellow fast bowlers showed great skill and ability in adapting to put Australia’s speedsters in shade

Perth [Australia], Nov 25 (ANI): India's Captain Jasprit Bumrah and teammates celebrate the team's victory in the first Test match against Australia, at Perth Stadium, in Perth on Monday. (ANI Photo) (BCCI- X)

Cricket

Published on Nov 26, 2024 06:42 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

India coach Gautam Gambhir to fly home from Australia

The Indian team won the first Test at Perth by a massive 295-run margin and are scheduled to travel to Canberra on Wednesday

On Tuesday, the skipper and team skipped the nets and just did a net session in the team hotel. (AFp photo)

Cricket

Published on Nov 26, 2024 12:07 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Beating the odds: India’s win at Perth must rank among their greatest

After getting bundled out for 150 in the first innings, India’s stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah leads a stunning comeback by the visitors scripting a 295-run win in Perth

India captain Jasprit Bumrah and teammates celebrate the team's victory in the first Test against Australia at the Perth Stadium on Monday. (ANI)

India News

Published on Nov 26, 2024 11:32 AM IST

ByAshish Magotra

How Team India rewrote the script in the first Test

India's cricket team, led by calm skipper Jasprit Bumrah, overcame a first innings collapse to secure a 295-run victory, showcasing teamwork and resilience.

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates victory in the first Test cricket match against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth on Monday. (AFP)

India News

Updated on Nov 26, 2024 05:48 AM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Perth Test: Bumrah spearheads India to 295-run thumping of Australia

The stand-in skipper removed the aggressive Travis Head as the visitors went 1-0 up in the series with over a day to spare

Perth [Australia], Nov 25 (ANI): Indian squad celebrate the victory during Day 4 of the first Test match against Australia, at Perth Stadium, in Perth on Monday. (ANI Photo) (BCCI- X)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 25, 2024 06:32 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Jaiswal, Kohli leave Aussies scorched in Perth Test

The opener’s 161 and the stalwart’s 30th Test ton followed by the hosts’ batting tumble left India eyeing a huge first Test win

India batting heroes Yashasvi Jaiswal (R) and Virat Kohli lead the team off the field after the third day’s play in the first Test against Australia in Perth on Sunday. (AP)

Cricket

Published on Nov 24, 2024 08:11 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Yashasvi Jaiswal: A genius of hard work

Dismissed for a duck in the first innings, he responded with a brilliant 161 on Sunday to turn the Perth Test India’s way

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on way to scoring 161 on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday. (BCCI-X)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 24, 2024 05:48 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Perfect Perth day: Pace heroics, historic stand

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul forged a historic 172-run opening partnership, positioning India strongly in the Perth Test against Australia.

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal, left, and teammate KL Rahul leave the field at the end of play on the second day of the first cricket test between Australia and India in Perth, Australia, on Saturday. (AP)

India News

Updated on Nov 24, 2024 06:46 AM IST

ByAshish Magotra

KL Rahul finds the peak after series of troughs

He went into the Perth Test with questions over his selection. On Day 2, he showed why India retain faith in him with an innings of absolute control

India opener KL Rahul (62*) celebrates reaching his half century on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Nov 23, 2024 05:26 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Jaiswal, Rahul masterclass in a Perth Test of contrasts

The openers hit patient fifties on Day 2 and raised an unbroken 170-run stand to hand India control against Australia

India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (L) and KL Rahul return unbeaten at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday. (AP)

Cricket

Published on Nov 23, 2024 05:15 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Bumrah adds new chapter to his legend after India collapse

Jasprit Bumrah's stellar bowling left Australia reeling at 67-7, showcasing his unique skills and cementing his status as a fearsome opponent.

India's captain Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith on the first day of the first cricket test between Australia and India in Perth, Australia, on Friday. (AP)

Sports

Updated on Nov 23, 2024 06:27 AM IST

ByAshish Magotra, Perth

Virat Kohli falls into his own front-foot trap

Virat Kohli's aggressive approach backfires as India struggles in the first Test against Australia, losing wickets early on a challenging Perth pitch.

Australia's Josh Hazlewood celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Virat Kohli in Perth on Friday. (AAP Image via REUTERS)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 07:47 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra, Perth

Boom time for India bowlers, Perth pangs for batters

In a chaotic Test match, both Australia and India struggled with batting, leading to 17 wickets on Day 1, leaving Australia at 67/7 after India's 150.

India’s KL Rahul and Viral Kohli embrace team’s skipper Jasprit Bumrah after dismissal of Australia’s Pat Cummins during the first day of the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 06:21 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Rohit Sharma set to join squad in Perth on Sunday

India captain will miss the first Test due to birth of his child. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side in Perth Test

Rohit Sharma will get enough time to be acclimatised before the second Test at Adelaide starting December 6. (REUTERS)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 07:22 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

The Bumrah way: Instincts over plan for stand-in skipper

“I’ve never followed a model and I go with my instincts and that’s how I’ve always played my cricket,” India captain for Perth Test says on how he intends to lead the team

India’s captain Jasprit Bumrah speaks during a press conference at Optus Stadium in Perth onThursday. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 07:07 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Perth Test: Jasprit Bumrah’s India eye fresh start

Bumrah says team is not carrying baggages of the series loss at home against NZ and will look to start from zero when the Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins.

India captain Jasprit Bumrah and Australia captain Pat Cummins pose with the Border Gavaskar Trophy at Optus Stadium in Perth on Thursday. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 06:07 AM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Battlefield Perth ready for India’s next big Test

Perth hosts the first Test of the Border Gavaskar trophy, as India seeks a historic third consecutive series win against a strong Australian team.

Virat Kohli attends a practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Wednesday, ahead of first cricket Test between Australia and India. (AFP)

Sports

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 05:03 AM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Virat Kohli: Back at his favourite hunting ground

The focus on Kohli is a direct result of what he has achieved in Australia and what he means to an India team hit by absence and injury

Virat Kohli during a practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Wednesday. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Nov 20, 2024 07:57 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Batting time: India begin preparations in lockdown mode

India's Test team faces challenges ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, focusing on batting endurance in Australia, with practices shrouded in secrecy.

The batting form of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (R) will be crucial for India in their five-Test series in Australia starting at Perth on November 22. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 13, 2024 06:23 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

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Adelaide is still so much about the Don. For the reeling Aussie batters, there can be no better inspiration

As the Adelaide Test arrives, the home batters are anxious to deal with the India spearhead after the Perth bashing

The fast bowler has regained his rhythm on the Australia tour after struggling in the home Test series loss against New Zealand

The visitors didn’t disturb the Jaiswal-Rahul opening pair with the skipper batting at No.4 in the pink-ball game against the Australian PM XI in Canberra

Nathan Lyon, Australia's off-spinner and team songmaster, has shown resilience and dedication, rising from humble beginnings to become a cricket legend.

Fellow fast bowler Scott Boland is likely to come in; Day 1 of India vs PM XI tie washed out due to rain

The Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra is one reason why the country is an Olympics powerhouse

Skipper Rohit Sharma spent some time in the nets while Shubman Gill appeared comfortable while batting on the eve of the tour game

There’s a case for Josh Inglis to be included in place of Labuschagne while the Aussies have brought in Beau Webster as a cover for Mitchell Marsh

Jasprit Bumrah’s white-ball rankings do little justice to his sheer dominance over batting units worldwide

The focus at this weekend’s warm-up tie will be on changes India could make for the Adelaide pink-ball Test

Jasprit Bumrah and fellow fast bowlers showed great skill and ability in adapting to put Australia’s speedsters in shade

The Indian team won the first Test at Perth by a massive 295-run margin and are scheduled to travel to Canberra on Wednesday

After getting bundled out for 150 in the first innings, India’s stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah leads a stunning comeback by the visitors scripting a 295-run win in Perth

India's cricket team, led by calm skipper Jasprit Bumrah, overcame a first innings collapse to secure a 295-run victory, showcasing teamwork and resilience.

The stand-in skipper removed the aggressive Travis Head as the visitors went 1-0 up in the series with over a day to spare

The opener’s 161 and the stalwart’s 30th Test ton followed by the hosts’ batting tumble left India eyeing a huge first Test win

Dismissed for a duck in the first innings, he responded with a brilliant 161 on Sunday to turn the Perth Test India’s way

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul forged a historic 172-run opening partnership, positioning India strongly in the Perth Test against Australia.

He went into the Perth Test with questions over his selection. On Day 2, he showed why India retain faith in him with an innings of absolute control

The openers hit patient fifties on Day 2 and raised an unbroken 170-run stand to hand India control against Australia

Jasprit Bumrah's stellar bowling left Australia reeling at 67-7, showcasing his unique skills and cementing his status as a fearsome opponent.

Virat Kohli's aggressive approach backfires as India struggles in the first Test against Australia, losing wickets early on a challenging Perth pitch.

In a chaotic Test match, both Australia and India struggled with batting, leading to 17 wickets on Day 1, leaving Australia at 67/7 after India's 150.

India captain will miss the first Test due to birth of his child. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side in Perth Test

“I’ve never followed a model and I go with my instincts and that’s how I’ve always played my cricket,” India captain for Perth Test says on how he intends to lead the team

Bumrah says team is not carrying baggages of the series loss at home against NZ and will look to start from zero when the Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins.

Perth hosts the first Test of the Border Gavaskar trophy, as India seeks a historic third consecutive series win against a strong Australian team.

The focus on Kohli is a direct result of what he has achieved in Australia and what he means to an India team hit by absence and injury

India's Test team faces challenges ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, focusing on batting endurance in Australia, with practices shrouded in secrecy.

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