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NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their IPL title victory in 2024, has been named captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the 2025 season, which begins in March. Iyer was signed by PBKS for a record-breaking Rs 26.75 crore during the November mega auction, making him the second-most expensive…
Ravi Shastri. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India player and head coach Ravi Shastri suggests that Sam Konstas‘ excessive verbal exchanges on the field stemmed from the young Australian batter’s desire to make a strong impression in Test cricket.Konstas was at the center of a confrontation with star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah…
Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Steve Smith. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has shed light on his conversation with Steve Smith during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, specifically focusing on the challenges posed by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah was a dominant force in the series, claiming…
Virat Kohli‘s poor run during the recently-concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy can be attributed to a “mental block” that he is facing currently, which has led to him repeatedly getting out caught-behind off an edge while poking at balls outside his off-stump, says former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. Kohli began the tour in fine fashion, with…
Mohammed Shami. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri and Australian legend Ricky Ponting have expressed disappointment over India’s decision not to include pacer Mohammed Shami in the squad for the just concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Both believe Shami’s presence, even as a late addition, could have bolstered India’s chances,…
Former cricket stars Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have praised the record-breaking attendance at the recent five-match Test series between India and Australia. They suggested this rivalry might now surpass the Ashes in significance.Australia triumphed 3-1, ending India’s decade-long dominance of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series attracted a remarkable 837,000 spectators across the five Tests….
Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) Ricky Ponting, a Hall of Famer in the International Cricket Council (ICC), lauded Jasprit Bumrah‘s performance. He considered it not just the finest bowling by a visiting bowler in Australia, but potentially the best fast bowling exhibition ever.In his third Test series in Australia, Jasprit Bumrah delivered an exceptional…
NEW DELHI: The heated exchange between Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas on the first day of the fifth Test at the SCG became a big talking point in the cricketing circles on Friday. India captain Rohit Sharma, who stood down from the match owing to poor form, spoke on the issue and slammed the young…
Former Australia captain and batting legend Ricky Ponting is surprised to hear “opting out” as the reason being given by the Indian camp for captain Rohit Sharma not part of the playing eleven in the series-deciding fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, which began on Friday. The out-of-form Rohit, who has scored just 31 runs…
Virat Kohli and Steve Smith during the fifth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 03, 2025 in Sydney. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India lost openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal early after captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in overcast conditions and a grassy pitch…