BGT 2024-25: No greater honour than to lead India in Test cricket, says Bumrah ahead of series opener

IANS | November 21, 2024 7:56 PM

Perth, Nov 21 (IANS) India pacer and stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah is swelling with pride to lead the country for the second time in Test cricket on Friday. The speedster is set to don the captain's hat in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who will miss the match due to the birth of his second child, in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener against Australia in Perth.

I want to have that chance of playing in IPL, says Swastik Chikara ahead of mega auction

Niharika Raina | November 21, 2024 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The auction ahead of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dubai last year brought joy to Swastik Chikara’s home in Ghaziabad’s Muradnagar, as the Delhi Capitals signed the right-handed opening batter for INR 20 lakh, making him the second-youngest player in that year’s tournament at just 18.

IPL has really made game faster; gives chances to better your game, says Mayank Agarawal

Niharika Raina | November 21, 2024 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Mayank Agarawal has been a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) ecosystem since 2011, and has played for five teams – Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Rising Pune Supergiant, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad – while amassing 2661 runs in 127 games.

Rohit Sharma to join Indian team in Australia on Sunday: Report

IANS | November 21, 2024 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) India skipper Rohit Sharma is set to reunite with his team in Australia, joining the squad in Perth on November 24, the third day of the ongoing first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Rohit’s departure was delayed due to personal reasons, as he and his wife Ritika Sajdeh celebrated the birth of their second child, a baby boy, on November 15.

BGT 2024-25: It’s really about getting into a fight and embracing those moments, says Mayank Agarawal

Niharika Raina | November 21, 2024 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The experience of being a debutant Test batter in Australia, where bowlers test you with pace and bounce, is a familiar feeling for Mayank Agarawal. In 2018, with the series tied 1-1, Agarawal made his Test debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in front of 80,000 fans. He impressed with scores of 76 and 42 as India went on to win the Test and eventually sealed the series 2-1.

Yastika Bhatia ruled out of remainder of WBBL 10 due to wrist fracture

IANS | November 21, 2024 4:58 PM

Melbourne, Nov 21 (IANS) India wicketkeeper batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of remainder of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL 10) due to a wrist fracture, said the Melbourne Stars.

BGT 2024-25: If India have to win series, Jaiswal will have to play an important role, says Pujara

IANS | November 21, 2024 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth, experienced India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has termed left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal as the most important cog in the visitor's side to claim their third consecutive Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Pujara, who has played 103 Tests for India, draws Jaiswal's comparison with retired David Warner and emphasised that his form in the series will be crucial for India.

BGT 2024-25: Shastri picks Jadeja as key spinner for India in first Test

IANS | November 21, 2024 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked Ravindra Jadeja as the key spinner for the visitors in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener Test against Australia in Perth.

BGT 2024-25: Pujara and Shastri firmly believe Australia wouldn’t take India lightly

Niharika Raina | November 21, 2024 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravi Shastri, instrumental figures in India’s last two Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumphs in Australia, firmly believe that the hosts’ won’t underestimate the visiting side in the upcoming five-match series beginning in Perth on Friday.

Thoda gyan apne future ke liye bacha lo: Shami rips into Manjrekar over IPL auction prediction

IANS | November 21, 2024 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) India pacer Mohammed Shami has slammed former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar for his remark over IPL auction, calling him a "baba" people could contact to know their future.

Cricket

BGT 2024-25: No greater honour than to lead India in Test cricket, says Bumrah ahead of series opener

I want to have that chance of playing in IPL, says Swastik Chikara ahead of mega auction

IPL has really made game faster; gives chances to better your game, says Mayank Agarawal

Rohit Sharma to join Indian team in Australia on Sunday: Report

BGT 2024-25: It’s really about getting into a fight and embracing those moments, says Mayank Agarawal

Yastika Bhatia ruled out of remainder of WBBL 10 due to wrist fracture

BGT 2024-25: If India have to win series, Jaiswal will have to play an important role, says Pujara

BGT 2024-25: Shastri picks Jadeja as key spinner for India in first Test

BGT 2024-25: Pujara and Shastri firmly believe Australia wouldn’t take India lightly

Thoda gyan apne future ke liye bacha lo: Shami rips into Manjrekar over IPL auction prediction

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