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India's Tour Of Australia 2024-25

Tue, Dec 3, 2024
'India was so brave... didn't bother playing Ashwin'

The Indian team is brave and supremely confident in its ability to win from...

Kohli Targets Bradman's Record!

Another century in the second Test against Australia could see him overtake...

Gilchrist's key advice for struggling Labuschagne

Adam Gilchrist has called upon the struggling Marnus Labuschagne to stop...

Can Jaiswal Break This Tendulkar Record?

Yashasvi Jaiswal is 282 runs short of Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs...

Jaiswal, Jurel, Washy Take A Coffee Break

The trio looked relaxed as they had coffee at the Peter Rabbit Cafe in Adelaide.

Smith suffers blow on thumb ahead of Adelaide Test

Steve Smith was facing throwdowns from team-mate Marnus Labuschagne in the...

How Australia plan to counter Bumrah in Adelaide Test

Jasprit Bumrah dismantled Australia's batting in both innings with eight...

Mon, Dec 2, 2024
Bumrah a long-term captaincy option, says Pujara

In the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah led India to...

How India Can Make It To WTC 2025 Final

India need to win three of the remaining four Tests in Australia to book...

How Siraj Rediscovered Love For Bowling

'Jassibhai told me "Don't run after wickets, just keep bowling consistently...

Sat, Nov 30, 2024
Too early to judge Gambhir as coach, says Jadeja

Former India batter Ajay Jadeja defended head coach Gautam Gambhir from the...

Drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test: Johnson

Former pacer Mitchell Johnson reckons that Australia should drop out-of-form...

Rain washes out Day 1 of India's warm-up match

The start of India's two-day warm-up match against the Australian Prime...

Ponting tells Smith, Labuschagne to learn from Kohli

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting advised struggling batters Marnus...

Aussie Minister Is A Huge Fan Of Kohli

Tim Watts had his fan boy moment on Friday when he caught up with Virat Kohli...

Blow for Australia! Hazlewood ruled out of second Test

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Test...

Fri, Nov 29, 2024
'Let Rahul, Jaiswal Open In 2nd Test'

'If Rohit wants to open, KL should bat at No. 3. Nothing later than that.'

'Bumrah Is A One-Man Army!'

'Every game that he has been part of, where India has won across formats, you...

'I really enjoy watching Virat Kohli'

Legendary all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath said he admires Virat Kohli for the...

Thu, Nov 28, 2024
If India can't play in Pakistan, then..: PCB warns ICC

The Pakistan Cricket Board informed the International Cricket Council on...

Wed, Nov 27, 2024
'All magic': Gavaskar hails Kohli's Perth heroics

Sunil Gavaskar feels a subtle adjustment to his batting stance in the second...

Bumrah is World No 1 Test bowler!

Jasprit Bumrah, who captained India in Perth, returned with excellent match...

'Jaiswal will score more than 40 Test hundreds'

Hailed as one of Indian cricket's brightest young talents, the 22-year-old...

Labuschagne won't play in practice game vs India

Australia's selectors decided against sending any out-of-form batters Steve...

Tue, Nov 26, 2024
'Top order a major concern for Australia'

If the humiliation of India being able to declare their second innings on...

'Jaiswal poised to inherit Tendulkar, Kohli's legacy'

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of...

Mon, Nov 25, 2024
Australia media fumes over 'Perth-etic Humiliation'

The Australian media summed up their team's 295-run hammering by India in the...

The Stumps Show Day 4: India Routs Aus

Here's Prem Panicker's unique take on all the action from the fourth day of...

The way we responded was great: Bumrah

After being bundled out for 150 in their first innings, India staged a...

India's Biggest Test Victory In Australia

Bishan Bedi-led India held the previous record when they thrashed Australia...

India rise to top spot in WTC standings

India overtook Australia after their thumping 295-run win in the first Test...

PIX: India score thumping win over Australia in Perth

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on...

Rohit Hits The Nets On Arrival In Perth

India captain Rohit Sharma will play the two-day 'Pink Ball' Day/Night...

Sun, Nov 24, 2024
Kohli's century an ominous sign for Australia: Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri says Virat Kohli's remarkable hundred on...

'We tried a lot of things; Kohli negated everything'

After Australia ended the third day on 12 for 3, Josh Hazlewood, their...

'Anushka's Been By My Side Through...'

'She knows everything that goes on behind the scenes.''I take pride in...

The Stumps Show Day 3: India On Top

Here's Prem Panicker's unique take on all the action from the third day of...

Kohli's contribution to cricket unparalleled: Kapil

The legendary Kapil Dev says Virat Kohli doesn't have anything to prove; his...

'Nitish has silenced all with a remarkable debut'

Former National chairman of selectors MSK Prasad says Nitesh Kumar was...

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on...

'Bumrah's Action Is Legal'

'How is Jaspreet Bumrah even allowed to bowl with that action?' one Aussie...

Athiya's Full-Of-Love Post For Rahul

Rahul played a scintillating knock of 77, with some eye-catching drives and...

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

'His capacity for hard work, relentless application and focus, allied to his...

Sat, Nov 23, 2024
Pacer's Paradise To Batter's Bonanza

From a bowler's paradise on Day 1 to a batting haven on Day 2, the Perth...

The Stumps Show Day 2

Here's Prem Panicker's unique take on all the action from the second day of...

How Jaiswal prepared for Aussie bouncers...

Yashasvi Jaiswal's intense and innovative pre-tour training against...

How KL Rahul silenced critics with a stellar knock...

Jaiswal and Rahul ended the day unbeaten on 90 and 62, as the hosts failed to...

PIX: Jaiswal, Rahul grind Australia, put India on top

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on...

'Harshit has the talent, bounce and pace to succeed'

Harshit Rana's meteoric rise may have come as a surprise to many, but not N S...

Anushka Cheers For Virat In Perth

Anushka Sharma was seen cheering for her husband, during the first Test match...

Look Who's Watching The Perth Test...

Even with the pressure of planning the Rajasthan Royals' IPL auction strategy...

Fri, Nov 22, 2024
The Stumps Show Day 1, Perth Test

Here's Prem Panicker's unique take on all the action from the opening day of...

I thought it was just a regulation wicket: Starc

'I think there was a fair bit of good bowling today. Obviously there was...

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Bumrah now has 36 wickets on Australian soil, and the batter he's dismissed...

'Play like you're taking a bullet for your country'

'When Nathan Lyon was bowling I saw two or three balls without any drift. So,...

'Bumrah Best Since Malcolm Marshall'

From former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth to commentator Harsha...

Wise Bumrah brings team back from the brink

The Perth Test marks Bumrah's second stint as a stand-in captain, having also...

PIX: Bumrah's fiery spell leaves Australia stunned

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth, on...

Why Is Jaiswal Being Compared To Shaw?

'Jaiswal is too talented to be written off after one bad innings. He'll...

Pacer Boland in Aus PM's squad for India tour match

The Prime Minister's XI team will be led by uncapped all-rounder Jack Edwards...

Thu, Nov 21, 2024
The Stumps Show: On Rediff.com

Prem Panicker returns to his home ground -- Rediff.com -- for the Border...

'Rahul performed in SA; he can in Aus too': Gavaskar

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is confident that the stylish K L Rahul can...

Can Team India Break November Jinx?

On previous tours Down Under, India have twice played opening Tests in...

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.

Pujara wants K L Rahul at No 3; not as opener

Cheteshwar Pujara, who knows a thing or two about grinding the Australian...

'He just needs to go about doing his routines'

'The real question here is that whenever you are going to play for India,...

No Baggage from New Zealand series: Bumrah

Bumrah also said that the team has finalised its playing XI although he will...

Will Rain Threaten Perth Test?

Rain is expected to influence the first morning of play on Friday, with a 25%...

Wed, Nov 20, 2024
Will India Include Padikkal, Jurel For Perth Test?

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test...

Tue, Nov 19, 2024
Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid...

'Body Bashing': How Aussie pacers can rattle Kohli

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has urged the Aussie pace attack...

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar!'

Not since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s has a touring pace...

'Jaiswal will entertain; he will love these pitches'

Hailed as one of Indian cricket's brightest young talents, Yashasvi Jaiswal...

You don't write off Virat Kohli: Lyon

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has nothing but respect for India's batting...

At Team India's Nets In Perth

Glimpses from Team India's nets in Perth on Tuesday.

Can Australia halt India's thunder Down Under?

Back-to-back Test series wins over Australia are almost unheard of but India...

Kohli: My Best Knock In Australia Is ...

His century in the Perth Test during the 2018-2019 series is rated by many as...

Shami won't be rushed to Aus; to play Mushtaq Ali T20s

Mohammed Shami, who made a stunning return to competitive cricket in the...

Mon, Nov 18, 2024
Ashwin has taught me a lot: Lyon

Having made their Test debuts in the same year, Nathan Lyon and Ravichandran...

'Game Face On' For Young Turks In Perth

Can the young trio of Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Akash Deep leave a...

Perth, Here We Come!

The Indian players enjoyed their weekend exploring Perth as they enjoyed some...

Sun, Nov 17, 2024
Prasidh or Harshit: Who will India pick for 1st Test?

Harshit Rana could pose a strong challenge to senior teammate Prasidh Krishna...

Fit-again Rahul to open in Perth Test; Bumrah to lead

K L Rahul eases concerns surrounding his fitness ahead of the first Test...

Padikkal to stay back with Team India in Australia

The Indian team management has decided to retain Devdutt Padikkal, who was...

'Need to be proactive': How Smith plans to tame Ashwin

Australia's Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against...

'Send Shami to Australia by the next flight!'

Former captain Sourav Ganguly wants the BCCI to immediately send Mohammed...

'Hope Rohit goes to Australia soon; India need him'

Former skipper Sourav Ganguly has urged captain Rohit Sharma to travel to...

Australia must 'go hard on emotional Kohli'

Pace legend Glenn McGrath feels Australia have the "ammunition" to target an...

Sat, Nov 16, 2024
Is This India's Team For The Perth Test?

'There will be a lot of spice to the contest -- there is a reason India is...

Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Did Pant Dismiss Bumrah With Bouncer?

Rishabh Pant rolled his arm over, as he challenged Jasprit Bumrah to survive...

Who Should Replace Rohit As Opener?

K L Rahul or Shubman Gill?

Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Kohli, Bumrah's key advice for India's young brigade!

The likes of Yashaswi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sarfaraz...

Sat, Nov 9, 2024
'Wouldn't be surprised to see Kohli score runs in Aus'

Virat Kohli should not be judged on the basis of his current form, said...

'I beat both Rohit and Kohli in the nets'

Himanshu Singh said the confidence stemming from his experience of bowling...

Tue, Nov 5, 2024
Should Pujara, Rahane Be Recalled?

'They need batters who can bat out a full session in Australia.''You have...

Mon, Nov 4, 2024
Shami's return delayed; to miss next 2 Ranji games

Mohammed Shami's return to competitive cricket has been further pushed back...

Fri, Nov 1, 2024
India ditch warm-up match, focus on nets for Aus Tour

India were scheduled to begin their tour of Australia with a closed-door...

Wed, Oct 23, 2024
Tough choices for BCCI selectors ahead of Aus Tour

Pujara could get the selectors' nod if Ajit Agarkar and his team decide to...

Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Rohit likely to miss one of the Tests on the Aus tour

In case Rohit misses a Test match in Australia, the in-form Abhimanyu...