Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence
Andy Farrell expects Ireland to “kick on” in his absence as he turns his attention to assembling a coaching team for next year’s British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.
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"Heads To Be Chopped...": Sunil Gavaskar Senses Panic In Australia Camp, Highlights 'Mystery' Pull Out
Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar believes the panic in Australian team environment is very much evident, citing Josh Hazlewood's comments, after losing to India by 295 runs in the first Test at Perth. The heavy defeat meant Australia are now 1-0 behind in the five-match series, with the second game, a pink-ball affair, set to happen in Adelaide on December 6. "The panic in the Australian ranks is palpable, what with former players calling for heads to be chopped off and some even hinting at cracks in the Australian team after Josh Hazlewood's media interview at the end of the third day's play, where he suggested that it was up to the batters to now do something.
"Insect Damaged And Torn" But Still This Don Bradman Cap Could Fetch Rs 2.20 Crore. It Has An India Connection
A cap worn by Australia's greatest batsman Don Bradman will be auctioned in Sydney on Tuesday, with the tattered "baggy green" expected to fetch as much as US$260,000. Bradman donned the woollen cap during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, which marked the touring side's first Tests on foreign soil after gaining independence. Auction house Bonhams said it was "the only known baggy green" worn by Bradman during one of his most prolific series.
Sinner and Swiatek doping rows take sheen off stellar campaign
BENGALURU : Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek enjoyed a trophy-laden 2024 but rather than ending the year basking in glory, they were instead fighting for their reputations after receiving only minor reprimands for failing dope tests.
Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024
NEW DELHI : Cricket's financial engine India ended their title drought and also tightened their vice-like grip on the game's governance but their dogged stance of not touring Pakistan has jeopardised next year's Champions Trophy across the border.
Ignored India Star Praises "Captain" Jasprit Bumrah, Calls Him "Team's Man"
Cheteshwar Pujara feels pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah possesses all the qualities of being a good skipper and India should look at him as long term captaincy candidate once Rohit Sharma steps down. In the absence of regular skipper Rohit, Bumrah led an under-pressure Indian team to their most dominant win in Australia. "He is (a viable long term captaincy option) with any doubt," Pujara said on ESPN Cricinfo. "The way he has showed that in difficult circumstances when we had a tough series at home and when you are playing a first Test match in Australia and to put up a show like that."
Australia Great's Blunt Warning To Team Ahead Of India Pink Ball Test
Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has criticised the Pat Cummins-led side for lacking winning mindset in the 1st Test against India in Perth. India beat Australia by 295 runs in the first Test of a five-match series to go 1-0 up in the series. The legendary pacer wants Australia to show a bit more fight in the remainder of the series, saying that the hosts lacked intensity in Perth. He also highlighted how youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana won the mental battle against the senior pros in the Australian side.
Travis Head Breaks Silence After Josh Hazelwood's Comments Suggesting Divide In Australian Team
Australian big-hitter Travis Head on Monday asserted there is no "divide" between his team's struggling batters and its potent bowling attack as they geared up to bounce back in the pink-ball Test against India, starting here on December 6. Australia suffered an embarrassing 295-run loss as their batters struggled to cope with the bouncy Perth pitch, managing just 104 & 238 in their two innings. On day three of the Test, pacer Josh Hazlewood, who picked four wickets in first essay, made a comment that seemed to suggest frustration with the team's batters. triggering speculation of tensions in the dressing room.