pretty ordinary against India," Gavaskar said." Because he didn't have much success against Indian

Join our Whatsapp channel SYDNEY: Cricket’s World Test Championship final is still five months away but it is already playing on the mind of Australia skipper Pat Cummins, saying the defence of their title is “ a huge goal ” after conquering India. Australia surged into a June showdown against South Africa at Lord’s with a six-wicket victory in the fifth Test against India in Sydney on Sunday. The thrilling win sealed a first series triumph against their South Asian rivals in a decade.It also co

Join our Whatsapp channel Australia’s Steve Smith on Wednesday joined a select group of batsmen to reach 10, 000 career Test runs during the first morning of the opening Test against Sri Lanka. Smith started the match on 9, 999 runs and on his first ball pushed for a single off Prabath Jayasuriya in Galle to be the 15th Test batsman and fourth Australian to the milestone. The stand-in skipper raised his bat to acknowledge the applause from the crowd. The 35-year-old joined fellow Australians Ric

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Let’s be honest, the guys have played one red-ball game since their last Test matches in February, so I’ve almost had the same preparation.“ Honestly, if they really needed myself for this series, I’m more than happy to play the next Shield game and go out there and play.” Warner said McDonald’s response to him didn’t suggest a recall was imminent.“ His answer back to me was, ‘you retired’, ” Warner said.... “ I don’t think he wants to give me the pleasure of him saying: Can you come back?...

Join our Whatsapp channel Indian batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing down the curtain on a sparkling career in the longest format just days after captain Rohit Sharma did the same. Kohli, who made his debut in 2011 and scored 30 centuries and 9, 230 runs at an average of 46.85 over 123 tests, is expected to remain available for one-day internationals. The 36-year-old quit Twenty20 Internationals immediately after India won their second 20-overs Worl

“ Not just my estimation, but everybody's estimation.... His next goal, he told reporters after the IPL victory, was “ absolutely to win the World Cup for India no matter what happens.“ Playing for India has always been a dream come true, no matter how many times and how many games I have played.... “ He feels comfortable with leadership, with responsibility.“....

Join our Whatsapp channel Batters around the world heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday as Ravichandran Ashwin brought down the curtain on an international career that saw the India spinner take more than 500 test wickets with an arsenal that included the dreaded ‘carrom ball’.... The 38-year-old was not selected for the opening Test against Australia in Perth but returned to the side for the day-night second match in Adelaide, where he took one wicket. That would prove to be his final Test aft

Join our Whatsapp channel Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a composed unbeaten 90 and KL Rahul a stylish 62 Saturday as India built a sizable 218-run lead over Australia to take a stranglehold on the opening Test in Perth.A determined and gritty effort by both men against a world-class attack put the visitors in the driving seat as they look to draw first blood in the five-match series. Jaiswal faced 193 balls while Rahul fended off 153 to steer India to 172 without loss at the close on day two. India have

“ More importantly, I have got no concerns whatsoever for Virat and Rohit, ” he added, calling them “ incredibly tough men ”.... Australia aren’t going to bowl you many bad balls, ” Morkel said.... “ But in saying that there’s good leadership within the group that can help and settle the nerves with that....