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"When Confidence Drops...": Australia Great's Clear Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Form

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has backed India skipper Rohit Sharma amid criticism over his recent form in Test cricket. Fans and experts have questioned Rohit's place in the team after his recent failures with the bat. He has managed scores of 3, 6 and 10 so far in the series, having missed the series-opener in Perth. Clarke feels Rohit shouldn't be dropped from the team as he is the captain, despite admitting that white-ball specialist like Rohit would find in tough to succeed in the longest format of the game.

Indian Bowlers Show 'Relentless Effort' At Net Session Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

Ahead of the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), Indian bowlers showed relentless effort at the net practice in Melbourne on Saturday. The series is evenly poised at 1-1 before the Boxing Day Test, set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Sean Abbott is likely to feature in Australia's playing eleven after Josh Hazlewood's injury which forced him out of BGT squad. Taking to their official X handle, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a clip of the Indian bowlers sweating out at the practice session in Melbourne. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar were all their best before the crucial Test match of the series.

On Virat Kohli's Retirement Timing, India's Most Controversial Coach's Sharp 'Dignity' Verdict

Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell, whose stint as Indian cricket team coach was controversial, believes that for the modern greats of cricket like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root, the end will come, but not when others tell them, but when they know. Chappell also reflected on the inevitable decline of elite batsmen and how it manifests in the careers of modern greats like Kohli, Smith, and Root. Chappell examines the phenomenon he calls "Elite Performance Decline Syndrome" (EPDS), offering a rare glimpse into the mental and physical battles faced by cricketers in the twilight of their careers.

Watch: Ahead Of Boxing Day Test, Virat Kohli Takes Internet By Storm With New Haircut Video

Star batter Virat Kohli took the internet by storm after a video of his new haircut went viral on social media. The right-handed batter is currently in Melbourne with the Indian cricket team which will be squaring off against Australia in the upcoming Boxing Day Test. The ongoing Border-Gavaskar series is turning out to be a mediocre one for Kohli as after hitting a century in the opening match, he completely failed to register big scores. In the second and third Test, he was dismissed 7, 11, and 3.

"Rohit Sharma Forgets Where His Bat Is...": Pakistan Star Trolls India Captain, Name Drops 'Babar Azam'

Rohit Sharma may be one of India's greatest ODI batters but he seems to have a rather unusual weakness - forgetfulness. Speaking on a podcast, Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq has narrated hilarious details of how the India Test and ODI captain often forgets precious things of his, and proceeds to curse himself right after. Imam revealed that Rohit is particularly lackadaisical when it comes to keeping his phone under watch, and narrated an anecdote of how Rohit had lost his brand new iPhone and airpods during a captains' meet at the 2023 World Cup.

Hardik Pandya To Be Available For Baroda In Vijay Hazare Trophy Knockouts

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya will return to Baroda's squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout matches after not being named in the team for the first few rounds of the tournament that commenced on Saturday across different venues. The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) announced that Pandya will join the squad during the knockout stages of the ongoing 50-over domestic tournament, provided the team qualifies. "He will play from the knockouts; he has informed us," Kiran More, a member of the Cricket Improvement Committee (CIC) of the BCA, was quoted saying by Cricbuzz.

"What An Occasion To Make Debut": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Test

The Australian 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas gears up for a potential Test debut in the iconic Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His call-up, hailed as an “exciting” opportunity by cricket legend Mike Hussey, comes at the expense of Nathan McSweeney, who has been dropped after just three Tests—a decision that has sparked mixed reactions from players and pundits alike. McSweeney's omission follows a string of underwhelming performances since his debut last month, where he failed to surpass 10 runs in five out of six innings.

"Long Hug...": Harbhajan Singh Shares Inside Story Of Viral Photo With Andrew Symonds After 'Monkeygate' Scandal

India spin great Harbhajan Singh's feud with Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds during the 2007/08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, popularly known as the 'Monkeygate' scandal, is one of the darker chapters of the cricket rivalry shared by the two nations. However, Harbhajan has now shared how the two became firm friends after they got to know each other better at Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians three years later. Harbhajan revealed that he had shared a warm hug with Symonds after quashing the tension.

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"When Confidence Drops...": Australia Great's Clear Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Form

Indian Bowlers Show 'Relentless Effort' At Net Session Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

On Virat Kohli's Retirement Timing, India's Most Controversial Coach's Sharp 'Dignity' Verdict

Watch: Ahead Of Boxing Day Test, Virat Kohli Takes Internet By Storm With New Haircut Video

"Rohit Sharma Forgets Where His Bat Is...": Pakistan Star Trolls India Captain, Name Drops 'Babar Azam'

Hardik Pandya To Be Available For Baroda In Vijay Hazare Trophy Knockouts

"What An Occasion To Make Debut": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Test

"Long Hug...": Harbhajan Singh Shares Inside Story Of Viral Photo With Andrew Symonds After 'Monkeygate' Scandal