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New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Australia's young Test opener Sam Konstas, who was a part of the recent two unofficial Tests against India A, revealed the opposition's reaction when he tried to reverse ramp in the first over, recreating scenes from last year's Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Konstas, who has "learned a lot" in the previous two to three weeks, is ready if he gets a call-up for the Ashes against England, scheduled to begin on November 21 in Perth. During his recent trip to the su ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Australia's young Test opener Sam Konstas, who was a part of the recent two unofficial Tests against India A, revealed the opposition's reaction when he tried to reverse ramp in the first over, recreating scenes from last year's Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Konstas, who has "learned a lot" in the previous two to three weeks, is ready if he gets a call-up for the Ashes against England, scheduled to begin on November 21 in Perth. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Australia's young Test opener Sam Konstas, who was a part of the recent two unofficial Tests against India A, revealed the opposition's reaction when he tried to reverse ramp in the first over, recreating scenes from last year's Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Konstas, who has "learned a lot" in the previous two to three weeks, is ready if he gets a call-up for the ashes">Ashes against England, scheduled to begin on November 21 in Perth. During his recent trip to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) England all-rounder Will Jacks believes that the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum instils a fearless mindset in the squad, making players feel they can take on anyone in the world. Jacks, who has played just two Tests for England so far, during their 2022 tour of Pakistan, and taken six wickets, earned a surprise recall to the squad for this year's five-match Ashes series in Australia. Besides batting, Jacks will also be handling the spin bowling ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Australia A head coach Tim Paine expressed that young opener Sam Konstas will be encouraged to "play the way he sees it" following a disastrous Test outing against West Indies in June-July. Konstas, who rose to prominence by attacking Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah with some audacious ramp shots during his entertaining half-century at the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne last year, fizzled out during the West Indies tour, managing just 50 r ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Australia A head coach Tim Paine expressed that young opener Sam Konstas will be encouraged to "play the way he sees it" following a disastrous Test outing against West Indies in June-July. Konstas, who rose to prominence by attacking Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah with some audacious ramp shots during his entertaining half-century at the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne last year, fizzled out during the West Indies tour, managing just 50 r ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has named the top three batters he expects to play in the first Ashes Test and Australia's first home series of the new World Test Championship cycle. He also offered advice to struggling opener Sam Konstas, whose form has sparked much debate. Despite winning the Test series 3-0 in the Caribbean, Australia's batters did little to quiet earlier criticism about their weaknesses as they only scored over 300 once in the series, with most of the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 7 (VOICE) After being sent back from Australia's ongoing tour of Sri Lanka, young opener Sam Konstas said he understands why Travis Head opened the batting at Galle and called the swashbuckling left-hander as the legend of the game. After shining in last two Tests against India, including hitting a rollicking 60 on debut in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Konstas was selected on Australia's ongoing tour of Sri Lanka. But was dropped in favour of Head being p ...Read More >
IND vs AUS: India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was spotted at Delhi Airport on Tuesday night, January 7, arriving from Sydney after the conclusion of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While most Indian team members left Australia on Wednesday, January 8, Pant returned a day earlier, sparking excitement among fans at the airport. Pant was seen warmly greeting fans, signing autographs, and clicking selfies, showcasing his ever-approachable personality. His return comes after a challe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 2 (VOICE) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said a player of Shubman Gill's quality must feature in India's playing eleven in Tests, adding that how he fits in for the Sydney Test against Australia is the team's call. Gill was a surprise omission from India's playing eleven for the Boxing Day Test against Australia, where they lost by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Though Gill averaged 43.3 in Tests in 2024, it came down to 23.8, which played a part in him being lef ...Read More >
Watch: India captain Rohit Sharma was heard scolding his teammate and opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal on day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Debutant Sam Konstas stole the show on the first morning of the Test with a quickfire fifty that broke several records after Australia had won the toss and elected to bat first. Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne scored half-centuries as well and so did Steve Smith as India had to put in a tough shift on the field. The visitors had replaced Shub ...Read More >
New Delhi: During the unforgettable Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne between India and Australia, newbie sensation Sam Konstas from Australia stole the spotlight. At just 19 years of age, his audacious style and bold manner on his very first match saw him knock a noteworthy fifty, captivating the cricket lovers everywhere. As a testament to his instant popularity, his Wikipedia page witnessed a flurry of activity. At the start of the game, Konstas audaciously took on India's key speedster, Ja ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The scenes of Virat Kohli sharing an emotional hug with Ravichandran Ashwin in the dressing room, with the batter smiling and the spinner looking a bit emotional, set the tone for what was to come. Later, after the Gabba Test ended in a draw, India captain Rohit Sharma accompanied Ashwin to the press conference, signaling that something significant was about to happen. Both Ashwin and Rohit sat to address the media, and the premier off-spinner stunned the cricketing world by announci ...Read More >
New Delhi: While the third Test match was interrupted by rain, alarms went off for Australia when their leading batsman, Travis Head, seemingly struggled during his second innings. He was seen limping briefly while at the batsman's crease, sparking worries that he might have injured his groin. Head was noticeably missing from the field while his teammates were out there with India in batting, which has increased injury worries, especially in light of Josh Hazlewood's situation, who's presumed t ...Read More >
Brisbane: India captain Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday his team's gritty fightback against Australia with both bat and ball would not hold any significance for the Boxing Day Test. Despite being behind for much of the rain-affected third Test, India showed great determination to avoid the follow-on and then take seven quick wickets in Australia's second innings. Psychological boost The match ended in a draw and the two sides now head to the Melbourne Cricket Ground with the five-match series ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 29 (ANI): Following India's impressive victory in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the team is now preparing for the second Test, which will be a Pink Ball Day-Night match in Adelaide. Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara recently shared his thoughts with Star Sports, discussing the upcoming challenges and the dynamics of a pink-ball Test. Pujara emphasized the need for adjustments when playing with the pink ball. He explained, "In Pink Bal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting on November 22 in Perth, former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar spoke about Virat Kohli aiming to regain form during Border-Gavaskar trophy tour and his past record on Australian pitches. Gavaskar expressed confidence that Kohli wo uld excel in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, drawing on his past successes in Perth and Adelaide. "Because he hasn't got runs against New Zealand, he'll be very, very hungry. Even in ...Read More >
Perth [Australia], November 19 (ANI): Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, India's star batter Virat Kohli reflected on his best knock in Australia, identifying his century during the 2018/19 series as his favourite. Virat, a player often celebrated on Australian soil, consistently generates headlines, catchy articles, and massive viewership whenever he arrives Down Under. While his past performances have matched the hype, this series presents a make-or-break scenario for the superstar ...Read More >
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