News for 'Border-Gavaskar Trophy'

'He played a big role in turning Test cricket around'

'He played a big role in turning Test cricket around'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Under Kohli's captaincy, India became the first Asian side to win a Test series in Australia, besides recording some memorable wins elsewhere.

India vs Australia 3rd Test shifted to Indore over outfield concerns

India vs Australia 3rd Test shifted to Indore over outfield concerns

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The third Test match between India and Australia has been shifted to Indore following concerns about the quality of the outfield at the original venue in Dharamsala.

Rana gets Test call-up; Kuldeep, Axar out of Aus Tour

Rana gets Test call-up; Kuldeep, Axar out of Aus Tour

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Pace spearhead Harshit Rana received a well-deserved maiden call-up, following his impressive performances.

Irani Cup: Easwaran's ton keeps RoI's hopes alive

Irani Cup: Easwaran's ton keeps RoI's hopes alive

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Easwaran compiled an unbeaten 151 off 212 balls, and laced his innings with 12 fours and a six on the third day of the match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

When Venky 'secretly prayed for Rahul'

When Venky 'secretly prayed for Rahul'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'Prayed for KL to smash it to all corners, have a great World Cup and silence his critics like me.'

Awkward Bumrah is 'The Terminator'

Awkward Bumrah is 'The Terminator'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram explained how Bumrah's release point is at least a foot closer to the batters than any other bowler, making it that much difficult to pick the length.

'India's spinners will crush Pakistan'

'India's spinners will crush Pakistan'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has criticized Babar Azam for focusing on personal milestones over team success, expressing concerns about Pakistan's preparations ahead of their crucial Champions Trophy clash against India. He believes Pakistan's recent struggles, including a disappointing Tri-Nation Series campaign and a 1-1 draw against the West Indies in a home Test series, point to a lack of readiness for the India encounter.

Kohli & Co perform 'fun drill'

Kohli & Co perform 'fun drill'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Fun drill anyone? Sample that to get your batteries charged before a solid net session.'

Shreyas Iyer injury update!

Shreyas Iyer injury update!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

India batter Shreyas Iyer will miss the entire IPL season and also the World Test Championship final.

'A series victory in India is bigger than Ashes win'

'A series victory in India is bigger than Ashes win'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The Australian team spoke about the challenges of playing in India.

Aus success code: Wearing down India's bowlers

Aus success code: Wearing down India's bowlers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The right-hander feels that keeping India's relatively inexperienced pace attack, aside from Jasprit Bumrah, on the field for as long as possible could be the key for the hosts in the five-Test series beginning in Perth on Friday.

Rohit opens up about over-bowling Bumrah

Rohit opens up about over-bowling Bumrah

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Bumrah bowled 53.2 overs at the MCG, the most he has ever bowled in a Test match.

We were not good enough, admits captain Rohit

We were not good enough, admits captain Rohit

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma said the 184-run drubbing at the hands of Australia in the fourth Test in Melbourne is 'mentally disturbing'.

'Need to be proactive': How Smith plans to tame Ashwin

'Need to be proactive': How Smith plans to tame Ashwin

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Australia's Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Choose Your India team for the first ODI against England in Nagpur.

PIX: Kohli and Co. gear up for series vs Australia

PIX: Kohli and Co. gear up for series vs Australia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Team India began their preparation for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.

Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin's key advice for India's young brigade

Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin's key advice for India's young brigade

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The likes of Yashaswi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sarfaraz Khan, Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna are on their maiden Test tour of Australia.

Labuschagne set for 'lovely game of chess' with Ashwin

Labuschagne set for 'lovely game of chess' with Ashwin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne can't wait to engage in a "lovely game of chess" with Ravichandran Ashwin during next month's Test tour of India after making required changes in his game to combat the ace spinner.

India have their nose ahead: Shastri backs visitors

India have their nose ahead: Shastri backs visitors

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Former coach Ravi Shastri has backed India to win the Boxing Day Test, saying the visitors have exploited Australia's "brittle" top order to have their "nose ahead" in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Here's why 'keepers will have an impact in BGT

Here's why 'keepers will have an impact in BGT

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Both Pant, who played a key role in India's series victory last time, and Carey are known for their aggressive brand of cricket.

Cummins tells teenager how to dominate Boxing Day debut

Cummins tells teenager how to dominate Boxing Day debut

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Australian skipper Pat Cummins had a special message for the 19-year-old debutant Sam Kontas, urging the batter to enjoy being a part of the Boxing Day Test, and not overthink it.

Is Ashwin Taking A Shot At Kohli?

Is Ashwin Taking A Shot At Kohli?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'I wanted people to know me for who I am, because a lot of times, Ashwin's picking up a wicket and Virat Kohli is all over the place.'
'He's just jumping about, and people very often tend to believe that Ashwin's the one that's absolutely serious and Virat's the one that's having all the fun.'

'Don't see why he can't succeed in Australia...'

'Don't see why he can't succeed in Australia...'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Kumble said that he does not feel that Jaiswal will change his aggressive approach in Australia, where India has won two back-to-back series.

Bully the bowlers! Shastri urges Rohit

Bully the bowlers! Shastri urges Rohit

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Former India coach Ravi Shastri says the stylish batter should go in with a clear mindset, change his tactics, and attack the bowlers.

Will India Play WTC Final?

Will India Play WTC Final?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India will set themselves up as Australia's opponents in that final if they win the fourth Test in Ahmedabad next week.

Karthik warns opponents! Don't mess with Gambhir's players

Karthik warns opponents! Don't mess with Gambhir's players

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir's display of aggression in the past has generally come out in "protection of his players".

KL Rahul situation: Ravi Shastri doesn't mince his words

KL Rahul situation: Ravi Shastri doesn't mince his words

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

There has been a lot of talk going around KL Rahul's poor form and ahead of the third Test, former India coach Ravi Shastri opened up on Rahul's struggles.

Learnt from Rohit that balance is important: SKY

Learnt from Rohit that balance is important: SKY

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's leadership philosophy that inspires him to keep his flock together by understanding his players' psyche.

Shreyas Iyer to join India's squad for second Australia Test

Shreyas Iyer to join India's squad for second Australia Test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has successfully completed his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy following a back injury and will join India's squad ahead of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia, beginning New Delhi on Friday.

Aussies Must Be Wary Of Delhi Pitch

Aussies Must Be Wary Of Delhi Pitch

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Delhi can be expected to have very low bounce, in case they put in some grass, then the wicket becomes decent for batting also.'

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith believe that Virat Kohli is an Australian in the way he thinks, acts, and has the desire to perform in big games.

India-Australia Delhi Test tickets 'sold out'

India-Australia Delhi Test tickets 'sold out'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Arun Jaitley Stadium roughly has a seating capacity of 40,000.

Most awaited India-Australia series from Feb 9

Most awaited India-Australia series from Feb 9

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Test series will be part of the World Test Championship cycle.

Coach Gambhir under fire after flurry of poor results

Coach Gambhir under fire after flurry of poor results

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Unprecedented series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand have placed Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure barely three months into his appointment as the head coach of the Indian team.

Disappointed, shell-shocked! Allan Border after India hand Australia six-wicket loss

Disappointed, shell-shocked! Allan Border after India hand Australia six-wicket loss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

As India took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series, a dejected Allan Border opened up on the visitor's loss.

Bumrah, Shreyas to make Asia Cup return?

Bumrah, Shreyas to make Asia Cup return?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

In April, Bumrah underwent a lower back surgery in New Zealand. The successful medical procedure has kept the bowler pain free.

'A long way back for Rohit Sharma now'

'A long way back for Rohit Sharma now'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Australia's batting great Ricky Ponting on Friday said he was 'surprised' by the Indian camp's wording around Rohit Sharma's absence from the Sydney Test.

Cummins hopes for improved batting at 'non-traditional' SCG

Cummins hopes for improved batting at 'non-traditional' SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Young Sam Konstas took the world by surprise with his aggressive approach in the Boxing Day Test, and the skipper lauded the teenager's adaptability.

Hayden's surprising pick to replace Pant in Test

Hayden's surprising pick to replace Pant in Test

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The absence of the dashing wicketkeeper-batter leaves a big void in India's Test eleven, said Hayden