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'Wonderful, selfless cricketer': Sehwag wishes Pujara as batsman turns 33
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Former India opener Virender Sehwag on Monday extended birthday greetings to Cheteshwar Pujara and labelled the right-handed batsman as a "wonderful and selfless cricketer."
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The boy has become a man on this tour: Sehwag lauds Siraj
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Brisbane [Australia], January 18 (ANI): From losing his father days after reaching Australia with the national team to becoming a household name, life has come full circle for India pacer Mohammad Siraj. And applauding his heroics, former India opener Virender Sehwag said that Siraj has real
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Ind vs Aus, 4th Test: Rohit does shadow practice at crease as Smith watche
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Brisbane [Australia], January 18 (ANI): India opener Rohit Sharma was seen shadow practicing at the crease as Australia batting mainstay Steve Smith -- who was accused of scuffing up the area around the batting crease during the third Test while Rishabh Pant was batting -- looked on in the o
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Team expects me to play a certain role at the top, will try to do it as mu
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Brisbane [Australia], January 16 (ANI): India opener Rohit Sharma on Saturday said that it is now time for him to test himself as an opener in the longest format of the game after doing well for the country in the shorter formats.
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Ind vs Aus: Gill is the next big thing in Test cricket, predicts Vaughan
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], January 8 (ANI): Former England skipper Michael Vaughan made a bold prediction for India opener Shubman Gill after the batsman hit his maiden Test fifty against Australia on day two of the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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'Gill looks the real deal': Sehwag impressed with youngster's composure
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], January 8 (ANI): With Shubman Gill showcasing his talent by scoring his maiden Test fifty against Australia, former India opener Virender Sehwag praised his performance and said that the youngster "looks the real deal".
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Ind vs Aus: Gill technically very sound, has temperament to play long inni
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], January 8 (ANI): Having impressed all with his resolve in his debut Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India opener Shubman Gill once again showcased class as he hit his maiden Test fifty in the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
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Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: Late strikes help hosts gain edge after Rohit-Gill s
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], January 8 (ANI): With India openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill looking good to go for the kill, it looked like the visitors would bat Australia out of the game. But two wickets in the final 90 minutes of play on day two of the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on
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India will put off-field drama aside and hit the ground running at SCG, sa
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): On the eve of the third Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, former India opener Wasim Jaffer said the Ajinkya Rahane-led side will be charged up to put the off-field drama aside and focus on the game.
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Gambhir wants India to capitalise on Australia's 'vulnerable' batting line
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): Australian players' struggle with the bat has been quite evident in the ongoing Test series against India, and former India opener Gautam Gambhir wants the visitors to capitalise on Australia's vulnerabilities and seal the series.
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Ind vs Aus: Rohit Sharma appointed vice-captain for last two Tests
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], January 1 (ANI): India opener and limited-overs deputy Rohit Sharma has been named as the vice-captain for the remaining two Test matches against Australia.
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Ind vs Aus: 'Engine' Rohit getting started with eye on third Test
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], December 31 (ANI): India opener Rohit Sharma, who joined his teammates after completing his 14-day quarantine period on Wednesday, is sweating it out and training hard with an eye on the third Test against Australia.
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