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"Mindset While Batting...": Akash Deep Reveals Thought Process Behind Match-Saving Knock In 3rd Test

After playing a match-saving knock against Australia at Brisbane in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, India right-arm seamer opened up on his mindset while batting in the third Test of the series in order to save the follow-on. Akashdeep played a brilliant inning of 31 runs from 44 balls which was laced with two boundaries and one maximum. He along with Jasprit Bumrah built an exceptional partnership of 47 runs and saved the follow-om for his national side.

"You Don't Need To Do That": IPL Great Recalls Jasprit Bumrah's Send-Off To AB de Villiers

Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey shared his experience the first time he faced a young Jasprit Bumrah in the Mumbai Indians nets during his brief stint with the franchise in 2014 and Hussey revealed that he couldn't have foreseen the meteoric rise of the wiry pacer, but he wasn't entirely surprised either. The former Australian batting maestro reflected on his initial encounter with Bumrah, the doubts surrounding his unconventional bowling style, and the stern advice he offered to the young pacer early in his career.

Australia Legend Goes On 'Captaincy' Rant, Names 2 Players India Should've Picked

While India have done quite well to keep the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series poised at 1-1 after three Tests, former Australia captain Allan Border, one of the people whom the series is named after, wasn't impressed with one particular aspect of India's team selection. Border expressed surprise that India did not bring along a leg-spinner such as Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal along for the series. Border criticised the way leg-spinners are utilised by modern captains, stating that "a Shane Warne doesn't come along every day".

All Eyes On Virat Kohli As India Eye Victory In Boxing Day Test At MCG

Kohli, Kohli….the chants from 90000 fervent fans still reverberate in the ear when you step into the fabled MCG, even two years after the former Indian skipper pulled off a stunning heist against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022. Back then, Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 53 balls helped India snatch a victory from the jaws of defeat, and now he is back at the G, looking for another redemption act. Kohli made a bright beginning to the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia with a second innings hundred at Perth.

India skipper Rohit's knee injury not serious, says paceman Akash

Indian pace bowler Akash Deep played down concerns over skipper Rohit Sharma's knee injury in the build-up to their fourth test against Australia this week after the batsman was hit during a practice session on Sunday.

Ravindra Jadeja-Hindi Controversy: What Really Happened During Press Conference

India's tour of Australia ending without a controversy is rare. More often than not, Team India's tour Down Under triggers new rows, one way or the other. On Saturday, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's chatter with journalists in Melbourne led to a huge controversy, with the player being accused of not responding to Australian media's questions in English. Some extravagant allegations were made against Jadeja while the team's media manager reportedly misbehaved with. Multiple Aussie media outlets carried reports, alleging non-cooperation from Jadeja during the presser.

"When Sundar Played Perth Test, R Ashwin Said...": Ex India Star Explains Retirement Reason

Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement left the cricket world stunned. The veteran off-spinner decided to call time on his career in the middle of the series. As India pulled off a dramatic draw in the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, Ashwin's decision became the biggest talking point. While Ashwin himself called it an instinctive decision, fans and pundits have been coming up with their theories on the big decision. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra feels seeing Washington Sundar being picked ahead of him in the series opener at Perth helped Ashwin make up his mind on the topic of retirement.

Rohit Sharma Injury Scare For India Ahead Of 4th Test In Melbourne: Report

Team India has had to deal with a huge injury scare just days before the start of the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. Skipper Rohit Sharma was reportedly hit on the knee during a net session. Though he tried to continue playing despite the pain but eventually had to seek medical attention. Rohit was spotted sitting on a chair, with his gear off and the left knee strapped. Though the blow didn't look serious initially, the physios are likely to monitor his situation closely ahead of the MCG clash.

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"Mindset While Batting...": Akash Deep Reveals Thought Process Behind Match-Saving Knock In 3rd Test

"You Don't Need To Do That": IPL Great Recalls Jasprit Bumrah's Send-Off To AB de Villiers

Australia Legend Goes On 'Captaincy' Rant, Names 2 Players India Should've Picked

All Eyes On Virat Kohli As India Eye Victory In Boxing Day Test At MCG

India skipper Rohit's knee injury not serious, says paceman Akash

Ravindra Jadeja-Hindi Controversy: What Really Happened During Press Conference

"When Sundar Played Perth Test, R Ashwin Said...": Ex India Star Explains Retirement Reason

Rohit Sharma Injury Scare For India Ahead Of 4th Test In Melbourne: Report