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December 24, 2024 10:48 AM

Who is Tanush Kotian, India’s uncapped call-up for the Australia Tests?

Going into the second half of the Border-Gavaskar Series against Australia, India has made a solitary change to their squad for the final two Tests, giving all-rounder Tanush Kotian his maiden call-up to the Test side. Kotian replaces spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his retirement from international cricket following the Brisbane Test. The right-arm off-spinner joins India’s red-ball setup as a spin-bowling all-rounder who has recently proven his capabilities with the bat. Risi...

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 4, 2024 4:49 PM

Team India bans open net practice after 5,000 fans turn up at Adelaide Oval

Team India decided to ban its open net practice sessions after more than 5,000 spectators gathered at the Adelaide Oval to watch the team, as reported by The Age. The players reportedly felt uncomfortable with the carnival-like atmosphere in the stadium during the open session. "India has expressed a preference for their remaining training sessions not to be open to the public to minimize potential noise or distractions," a Cricket Australia (CA) spokesperson said. Australia's practice sessio...

November 22, 2024 9:24 AM

Perth Test: India wins toss against Australia, opts to bat first in BGT opener

India’s stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia in the opening Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium on Friday. The match features three debutants: all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and right-arm seamer Harshit Rana for India, and Nathan McSweeney for Australia. "We are going to bat first; it looks like a good wicket. We are very confident in our preparation. Having played a Test match here in 2018, we know what to expec...