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HT This Day: March 18, 1977 -- England’s heroic bid fails as Australia record 45-run win in Centenary Test

England’s brave bid to win the match faltered after tea when they lost five wickets for 41 runs to be all out for 417

HT This Day: March 18, 1977 -- England’s heroic bid fails as Australia record 45-run win in Centenary Test (HT)
Published on Mar 17, 2025 03:41 PM IST
ByReuters

Bumrah is a combination of legendary pacers, says Chappell

Bumrah is a combination of legendary pacers, says Chappell

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Published on Dec 13, 2024 04:33 PM IST
PTI |

Mr Dependable makes the perfect engine oil for India

This team exudes fun and joy. It is a function of nine wins on the bounce, no doubt. But here too, one senses a touch of Dravid.

India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, speaks to head coach Rahul Dravid during a practice session (AP)
Updated on Nov 13, 2023 11:11 PM IST

When Neeraj Chopra's ex-coach compared him with AUS cricket legend Dennis Lillee

Long before the 24-year-old boy became one of India's most decorated athlete, his former coach Gary Calvert had predicted great many things for the Indians while comparing him to Australia cricketer legend Dennis Lillee.

Dennis Lillee; Neeraj Chopra
Updated on Jul 24, 2022 03:40 PM IST

'Was in tears when Dennis Lillee said I won't play for my country': SL legend

A legendary Sri Lanka bowler, who took 761 wickets for his country, recalled when Dennis Lillee turned him down at the MRF Pacer Foundation.  

Chaminda Vaas and Dennis Lillee. (Getty Images)
Published on Jul 20, 2022 02:51 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Cork credits AUS legend and ex-ENG coach for India's fast-bowling turnaround

While a lot of credit goes to former bowling Bharat Arun for triggering a remarkable turnaround in India's pace-bowling department, former England quick Dominic Cork has underlined an Australian legend's contribution.

Dominic Cork speaks about India's fast-bowling revolution. (Getty Images)
Published on Jan 26, 2022 01:15 PM IST
By, New Delhi

‘Australians told me to get lost’: Sunil Gavaskar opens up on his infamous MCG walkout in 1981

Speaking to former Australia fast bowler Damien Fleming, Sunil Gavaskar, who was the captain of the team back in 1981, opened up on the moment that almost led India to forfeit the match they would famously go on to win.

File image of Sunil Gavaskar(Getty Images)
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 03:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar, Dennis Lillee and fire lit at MCG

Gavaskar has been adjudged leg-before on 70 after having added 165 with Chauhan—the duo had 10 century-stands in 3,010 runs scored in 59 Test innings.

Sunil Gavaskar plays Australia’s Greg Chappell to leg side, on 34 during the Australia vs the Rest of the World XI cricket match at the SCG, 12 January 1972. File(Getty Images)
Updated on Nov 23, 2020 10:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | By

Pakistan pace sensation Naseem Shah grows from cub to lion

On Monday, Naseem grabbed 5-31 in Pakistan’s series-clinching win over Sri Lanka in Karachi to become the youngest fast bowler at 16 years 307 days to achieve the feat.

Naseem Shah(Twitter/PCB)
Published on Dec 24, 2019 12:13 PM IST
Karachi | ByAFP

Starc, Cummins & Hazlewood ‘can surpass any era’: Brett Lee

The Aussies are currently blessed with a unique fast bowling attack in Test cricket as they have three pacers with different qualities.

File photo of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc.(Getty Images)
Updated on Dec 03, 2019 06:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Marvel of Jasprit Bumrah - Stupendous numbers put him above Waqar Younis, Dennis Lillee, Allan Donald

Bumrah picked up 13 wickets in 2 Tests at an average of 9.23 and strike rate of 22.6. This includes two five-wicket hauls as well as a hat-trick.

File image of Jasprit Bumrah(Getty Images)
Updated on Sep 05, 2019 08:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

Ashes 2019: Nathan Lyon surpasses Dennis Lillee in elite list for Australia

Nathan Lyon achieved the feat when he dismissed Joe Root on Day 4 of the third Ashes Test match against England in Headingley on Sunday.

Australian players congratulate Nathan Lyon, centre, after dismissing England's captain Joe Root.(AP)
Updated on Aug 25, 2019 04:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

India vs West Indies: ‘Would rather face Dennis Lillee than Jasprit Bumrah,’ Viv Richards

India vs West Indies: Viv Richards was full of praise for the India fast-bowler and stated that Jasprit Bumrah will continue to trouble batsmen for years to come.

File image of India fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah.(AP)
Updated on Aug 23, 2019 03:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

Ashes 2019: Nathan Lyon one wicket away from surpassing Dennis Lillee in elite list

With 355 wickets, Nathan Lyon is currently just one wicket behind legendary fast bowler Dennis Lillee and the spinner will have a chance to add this massive accolade to his name.

Australia's Nathan Lyon (R) celebrates with Australia's Pat Cummins (L) after taking the wicket of England's Ben Stokes.(AFP)
Updated on Aug 20, 2019 07:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Ashes 2019: Nathan Lyon equals Dennis Lillee but reserves praise for Hazlewood

Nathan Lyon picked up three wickets on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test against England to join Dennis Lillee as the third-highest wicket-taker for Australia in Tests

Australia's Nathan Lyon appeals for the wicket of England's Joe Denly.(Action Images via Reuters)
Updated on Jun 16, 2020 12:24 AM IST
London | ByReuters

Jasprit Bumrah can burn opposition with raw pace - Jeff Thomson

Jasprit Bumrah has been rated as the world’s best bowler by Sachin Tendulkar and the legendary Dennis Lillee’s former new ball partner’s words only add to the Gujarat slinger’s exponentially growing reputation.

India's Mohammed Shami, left, speaks with Jasprit Bumrah during play on day four of the third Test against Australia.(AP)
Updated on May 20, 2019 08:31 PM IST
New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Virat Kohli will break all records created by Sachin Tendulkar: Zaheer Abbas

“I think at the moment Virat is the best. He will break all the records. But not only Virat, the Indian team has other top batsmen too. If you look at Rohit Sharma, you are just delighted to watch his strokes,” he said.

File picture of Virat Kohli(Getty Images)
Updated on Jan 22, 2019 02:16 PM IST
Karachi | ByPTI

India vs Australia: ‘He is as good as anyone I have ever seen’ - Dennis Lillee lauds Virat Kohli

Lillee said that Kohli’s technique and determination sets him apart and the fact that he has the ability to see the ball early, makes the 30-year-old a very capable batsman.

File image of India captain Virat Kohli.(AFP)
Updated on Dec 21, 2018 09:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli and Tim Paine’s showdown humorous - Justin Langer

India skipper Kohli and his Australian counterpart Paine clashed on the field a few times and exchanged a lot of words, with physical contact almost becoming a reality at one point.

Virat Kohli (centre) and Tim Paine exchange a friendly banter during the second Test in Perth.(AP)
Updated on Dec 19, 2018 04:16 PM IST
Perth | ByPTI

‘I think it was brilliant’- Justin Langer weighs in on Kohli-Paine banter

India skipper Kohli and his Australian counterpart Paine clashed on the field a few times and exchanged a lot of words, with physical contact almost becoming a reality at one point.

India's captain Virat Kohli (L) yells at Australia's captain Tim Paine (R) on the third day of the second cricket Test match in Perth on December 16, 2018(AFP)
Published on Dec 19, 2018 02:35 PM IST
Perth | ByPTI

OPINION | Indian cricket’s romance with Australia

Lost in the noise of the on-field rivalry is the long friendly history between the two countries and Australia’s deep influence on Indian cricket.

India start their Test campaign against Australia at the Adelaide Oval from Thursday.(AP)
Updated on Dec 05, 2018 09:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAmrit Mathur

India vs Australia - History of Test Cricket Down Under Part 2: 1980-81 to 1999-00

The Indian cricket showed grit and fight in their tours to Australia in the 1980s but the hosts were dominant in the 90s. Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev were India’s stand out players in these two decades in Tests down under.

Steve Waugh, Damien Fleming and Ricky Ponting of Australia celebrate in the rooms after the game Waugh and Ponting scored centuries while Fleming took 5 wickets in the second innings, on day five of the first test between Australia and India, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia. Australia won by 285 runs.(Getty Images)
Updated on Dec 05, 2018 08:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
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