Sydney [Australia], January 7 (ANI): After scoring 62 in his debut Test, Australia batsman Will Pocuvski said it was challenging to play against India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin because of his 'unique' style and different variations.
Sydney [Australia], January 7 (ANI): Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has asked the likes of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to make the most of the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground by piling up runs after the batsmen have settled in.
New Delhi [India], January 7 (ANI): Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Thursday lauded debutant Will Pucovski's 62-run knock against India in the third Test and said the opening batsman shows 'promising sign and rapt' for the longest format.
Sydney [Australia], January 7 (ANI): On a day when the Indian bowlers had to toil hard at the Sydney Cricket Ground, pacer Mohammad Siraj said that the team had planned on bowling short balls to Will Pucovski looking at the batsman's history of being troubled by the short-pitched delivery.
Sydney [Australia], January 7 (ANI): Australia batsman Steve Smith said he was trying to redeem himself by putting spinner Ravichandran Ashwin under pressure on the opening day of the third Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday.
Sydney [Australia], January 7 (ANI): Former Australia batsman Mark Waugh on Thursday slammed David Warner for playing a loose shot and giving his wicket away on the first day of the third Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Sydney [Australia], January 6 (ANI): Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody feels under fire batsman Steve Smith is a "caged lion" who is ready to unleash his true potential in the remaining two Tests against India.
Sydney [Australia], January 6 (ANI): India batsman KL Rahul, who was ruled out of the ongoing Test series against Australia on Tuesday, wished the squad luck for the remaining two games and said he is gutted to leave the side.
Sydney [Australia], January 6 (ANI): India skipper Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday hailed Ravindra Jadeja's contributions in the longest format, saying that the all-rounder has really improved his batting.
Sydney [Australia], January 6 (ANI): Australia skipper Tim Paine on Wednesday said that opening batsman David Warner is a crucial member of the side as he protects the middle-order and brings in high intensity to whatever he does for the team.
Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Australia batting mainstay Steve Smith is going through a lean patch in the ongoing series but coach Justin Langer feels the batsman will find his form in the third Test against India.
Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Former Australia spinner Shane Warne has said that he is now frustrated with how middle-order batsman Travis Head keeps on getting out in the same fashion again and again.