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Ponting Supports Bumrah to Lead India in Rohit's Absence for Perth Test Against Australia
Rohit Sharma said he was 'not sure' of his availability for the Perth Test against Australia. Among the probable runners to lead India, Bumrah is one name in the fray.
2nd T20I: Stubbs' Knock Secures SA's Three-Wicket Victory, Chakaravarthy's Five-Fer Falls Short
After India were restricted to 124/6, with Hardik Pandya top-scoring with a scratchy unbeaten 39, Chakaravarthy shifted the balance in his side's favour by taking 5-17, his career-best figures in T20Is. But Stubbs timed his acceleration to perfection and hit seven boundaries in his vital knock to give South Africa a thrilling win with an over to spare, as the hosts squared the four-match series 1-1.
We Haven’t Changed Our Brand of Cricket: Suryakumar Stands by Attacking Intent After T20I Win vs SA
Sanju Samson had provided an ideal launch pad for India's ultra-aggressive innings at Kingsmead with his blistering 107 off 50 balls, replete with 10 sixes and seven fours. Then, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar scored 33 off 18 balls and 21 off 17 balls respectively, as the Indians capitalized on the momentum set by Samson as they posted 202/8.
Focus Shifts to Red-Ball Cricket: Cummins Prepares for India Tests After ODI Loss to Pakistan
Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf's fiery five-wicket haul floored the Australian batsmen on their home turf to wrap them for 163 all out in 35 overs. Fellow speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed the figures of 3-26 in his eight overs to further stamp their fast-bowling dominance on seam-friendly and bouncy Australian pitches.
Rauf and Ayub Shine as Pakistan Secure Series-Leveling Victory Against Australia After Seven Years
In this game, the spotlight was on Rauf, whose aggressive pace laid waste to Australia's batting lineup for the second successive game. Playing off the momentum from Melbourne, he here delivered a masterful spree of fast bowling, ending with five wickets to his name in this game.
I'll Be Curious to See Who Picks Him Up, Says Cook on Anderson Registering for IPL Auction
Anderson last played in a T20 game in 2014, and till this date, he never played in the IPL. The IPL 2025 mega auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24 and 25 and sent a longlist of 1574 players.
1st T20I: Varun and Ravi Take Three Wickets Each as Samson's Ton Guides India to Dominant Win Over South Africa
It has been India's record that they have never lost a T20I match here. The record was maintained with a comprehensive win. This is India's fifth win from six T20Is after the T20 World Cup triumph.
ICC Ratings: Chepauk Rated 'Very Good', Kanpur Outfield Declared 'Unsatisfactory'
In fact, all three Test venues used against New Zealand-Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune's Gahunje, and Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai-just about managed "satisfactory" ratings from the ICC match referee.
Greg Chappell: Ageing Kohli and Rohit Must Reignite Youthful Mindset to Regain Lost Glory
After an unexpected 0-3 home series loss to New Zealand, India is all set to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the much-awaited five-match Test series in Australia, commencing November 22.
Ian Chappell Warns Extra Bounce Could Expose India if They Play Too Aggressively
India will reach the Australian shores after a disappointing 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand at home. Poor captaincy form of Rohit Sharma, coupled with the downward spiral of talismanic batter Virat Kohli, are just a few of the major concerns the visitors face.
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