BGT 2024-25: Marsh credits working on mental side and preparation behind Test solidity

IANS | November 20, 2024 12:08 PM

Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has credited working on his mental side of the game and preparation routine for matches as key factors behind his Test career coming back on track. The first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at Perth, starting on November 22, will be Marsh’s first Test series against India since 2018.

Rain washes out final ODI as Sri Lanka win series 2-0 vs New Zealand

IANS | November 19, 2024 9:47 PM

Pallekele, Nov 19 (IANS) Persistent rain in Pallekele brought to an untimely end the final One-day International between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, with the match officially abandoned after just 21 overs. Despite a promising start, the weather meant the game would not proceed further, and Sri Lanka, who had already secured victories in the first two matches, claimed the series 2-0.

BGT 2024-25: Surinder Khanna urges India to draw inspiration from past wins

IANS | November 19, 2024 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Former India cricketer Surinder Khanna is hopeful about India’s prospects in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite their recent setbacks, urging the team to draw strength from past comebacks against Australia. Reflecting on India’s resilience in the 2020-21 series after their historic collapse, Khanna believes the squad’s class will shine through in the upcoming series, but stressed that match practice could have better prepared them for the Australian challenge.