BGT 2024-25

January 3, 2025 12:51 PM

India struggle after early losses in fifth test against Australia at SCG

India's batting woes persisted after skipper Rohit Sharma was dropped, as they were bowled out for a modest 185 runs on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In reply, Australia was 9 for 1 at stumps, with new Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Usman Khawaja on the last ball of the day. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant top-scored for India with 40, followed by Ravindra Jadeja’s 26 and captain Bumrah’s brisk 22 off 16 balls, which included three boundaries and a six. India's openers K...

December 30, 2024 12:33 PM

4th Test: Cummins, Boland pick three as Aus take 2-1 lead with 184-run win over India

Captain Pat Cummins and Scott Boland picked three wickets each as a terrific bowling performance from Australia led them to a 184-run win over India in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. India was at 112/3 at tea, with Yashasvi Jaiswal hitting a controlled fifty and Rishabh Pant showing remarkable restraint. But in the final session of the gripping Test match, Pant fell to Travis Head, and that opened up the door for Australia to barge in as India collapsed from 121/3 t...

December 26, 2024 11:32 AM

India fights back with quick wickets on day 1 of crucial fourth test at MCG as Steve Smith holds firm for Australia

The highly anticipated fourth Test between Australia and India began at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday, coinciding with the traditional match that commences on December 26th each year. This match holds great significance for both teams, as a victory would greatly improve their chances of qualifying for the Final, scheduled to be held at Lord’s from 11th to 15th June 2025. Winning the toss, Australian captain Pat Cummins elected to bat first. Australia made a cautious s...

December 24, 2024 11:07 AM

India skipper Rohit backs Kohli to find fix for off-stump woes

India captain Rohit Sharma has backed Virat Kohli to overcome his problems with deliveries outside the off-stump in Australia, saying on Tuesday that players of his calibre always find a way to succeed. Kohli arrested a long run of poor form with an unbeaten century in the first test in Perth but has frequently chased balls moving away from his stumps in the current five-match series, resulting in his dismissal. "Modern-day greats will figure out their own ways (to deal with the issue)," Rohit...

December 18, 2024 4:41 PM

Rohit Sharma: India will not risk Mohammed Shami’s return for Australia tests without complete fitness assurance

India will not rush Mohammed Shami return to international cricket in the last two tests in Australia unless they are "200% sure" about the seamer's fitness, captain Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday. Shami has not played international cricket since the 50-overs World Cup last year because of an ankle injury that needed surgery. The 34-year-old, an automatic choice as India's second seamer when fit, has returned to domestic cricket to prove his fitness. The lack of support for pace spearhead Jas...

December 17, 2024 10:25 AM

Rain pauses third Australia-India test after lunch; Smith redeems dropped catch to deny Rahul’s century at Gabba

Rain delayed the resumption of play after lunch on day four of the third test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Tuesday. India were 167 for six in reply to Australia's first innings 445 at the Gabba, still needing 79 runs to avoid the follow-on. Ravindra Jadeja was 41 not out at the break, with fellow all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy on seven. Earlier, Steve Smith redeemed himself with a stunning catch to deny KL Rahul a rousing century and give Australia a vital breakthrough before l...

December 16, 2024 3:59 PM

Australia dominate India amidst rain interruptions on day three in Brisbane

Australia's pacemen rattled through India's top order on a rain-hit day three of the third test in Brisbane on Monday but the recurring wet weather put the brakes on the hosts' charge. India were 51 for four at stumps, trailing Australia's first-innings total by 394 runs, as play was abandoned nearly an hour early due to bad light at the Gabba. Opener KL Rahul was unbeaten on 33 with India skipper Rohit Sharma yet to score. Australia's bowlers could send down only 17 overs after being bowled ...

December 13, 2024 5:31 PM

India set for crucial clash against Australia in Brisbane amid high stakes

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is gearing up to face world number one Australia in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Brisbane's Gabba. After a painful defeat against the Aussies over a week ago, India finds itself in a precarious situation, needing to win this match to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) final hopes alive. A loss would all but end their chances of qualifying for the final at Lord’s in June 2025. Rohit Sharma, whose captaincy and batting form have ...

November 25, 2024 3:13 PM

BGT: Jasprit Bumrah leads India to historic win in Perth

India secured a historic victory in Perth on Monday, defeating Australia by 295 runs in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With this win, India leads the five-match Test series 1-0. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the match, taking eight wickets, including a crucial five-wicket haul in the first innings. Australia resumed their innings at 227/8 after Tea but managed to add only 11 more runs. Debutant Harshit Rana claimed the final wicket, dismissing Alex Carey for 3...