Was it a lack of confidence about whether he would perform in England that influenced his decision? asks K R Nayar.
Gambhir non-committal about Playing XI for Sydney Test
Travis Head impressed in Australia's 2023 tour of India showing his proficiency against spin
Yashasvi Jaiswal on Wednesday joined the Mumbai camp after confirming his availability for the next round of Ranji Trophy
'He would have f****** ripped on Bradman's pegs out in a matter of balls'
'I have idolised him from a young age and he is a legend of the game.'
'They have won everything but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and they know that, they've spoken about that, this is the one they want to tick off.'
Travis Head was a notable absentee in Australia's net session on Monday
'Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,' ICC said in a statement.
'Good leaders emerge when they show resolve for a scrap.'
Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday termed his maiden tour of Australia a learning experience and vowed to come back stronger
'That's one we need to tick off, definitely, in particular at home... we should pretty much win every series here at home.'
Jasprit Bumrah's incredible performance has prevented the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series from becoming completely lopsided in Australia's favour, said pace great Glenn McGrath, lauding the India spearhead for his ball-control and ability to adapt quickly.
Punjab captain Shubman Gill struck a classy century but failed to save his team from an innings defeat to Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy Group C match.
Gill has been placed as an option for the opening slot alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in case Rohit Sharma is not available for the first Test following the birth of his second child on Friday.
Rishabh Pant may be dropped for the final Test in the Border Gavaskar series.
Bumrah who would lead his side in the first Test, said that Team India are banking on self-belief and they are having the conversation in the team.
Paine, who coached Australia A in the recent series against India A, witnessed Jurel's exploits in the second 'unofficial' Test where the 23-year-old scored an 80 and 68 at Melbourne.
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese jokingly suggested a law that forces Jasprit Bumrah to bowl 'left-handed or off one step' against the home team.
The entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide
Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has come out in strong support of giving Sarfaraz Khan a fair chance in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for the ICC men's Player of the Month award for December 2024 after his standout performance against Australia.
His heroics with the ball have reportedly earned him the nod to serve as Rohit Sharma's deputy for the ICC Champions Trophy to be played next month.
Virat Kohli's wife and K L Rahul's wife Athiya Shetty were in attendance and their reaction to Kohli's dismissal has gone viral on social media.
Shardul Thakur tore through Meghalaya's top order with deadly precision.
'At least one year on the job is absolutely important to review someone's performance.'
Team India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar provided insights into the team's preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Australia's last series win against India came in 2014-15, and they haven't tasted victory on Indian soil since 2004-05.
An angry Rohit complained about Gavaskar being 'too negative' about his form in Australia, claiming that external pressure impacted his focus!
Steve Smith has said he had never encountered a wicket like the one at the SCG
Lord's suffers a loss of 4 million pounds in ticket sales due to India's absence in WTC final.
Rohit Sharma's decision to 'opt out' of the ongoing fifth and final Test against Australia was bizarre as it sends wrong signals, said former opener Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to remain captain for a transitional period while urging the Board to continue their search for a new leader.
'He is someone who has had a big influence on a couple of series. Got to try to keep him quiet.'
The IPL auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24-25, clashing with the Perth Test scheduled from November 22.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he has not seen a 'better T20 hundred' than Abhishek Sharma's 54-ball 135 in the fifth T20I against England.
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury.
'It was probably one of the best barbecues I've seen, to be honest with you. It came out of the blue'
23-year-old Harshit Rana made his India debut as a concussion substitute, marking a historic first for the format.
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