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03 Jan 2025, 11:02 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Tennis legend James Spencer Courier calls ’Leander Paes’ his favourite cricketer
- Amidst the ongoing fifth Test between India and Australia, James Spencer Courier revealed his favourite cricketers and explained why he feels that cricket and tennis are similar sport.
03 Jan 2025, 10:33 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Tom Moody lambasts Sam Konstas post altercation with Jasprit Bumrah at Sydney: ‘I hope the dressing room…’
- Sam Konstas, who was on the non-striker’s end attempted to catch Jasprit Bumrah off guard which followed an exchange of words. Before it could reach a tipping point, the umpires intervened.
03 Jan 2025, 09:47 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Scott Boland boasts of ‘cracking’ Virat Kohli’s weakness at Sydney Test, says: ‘So once he gets in…’
- The Australian pacers, especially Scott Boland, have taken full advantage of Kohli's recent weakness, which could be the primary reason for India's almost flop show in the Test series against the hosts.
03 Jan 2025, 09:11 PM IST
Sports News Today Live: PM Modi meets chess ace Koneru Humpy: ‘Source of inspiration for aspiring players’
- After winning the 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship, Grandmaster Koneru Humpy met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who lauded her as a source of inspiration.
03 Jan 2025, 08:58 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Who is Kwena Maphaka? How can South Africa’s youngest test debutant flip coins for Paarl Royals in 2025
- Looking at the prospectus of Kwena Maphaka getting a chance in the upcoming SA 20 season with the Paarl Royals, it appears the franchise is aiming at championship ambitions.
03 Jan 2025, 07:58 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Jasprit Bumrah’s on-field aggression on Usman Khwaja’s dismissal sparks row, pacer says: ‘I don’t need to abuse’
- Jasprit Bumrah's aggression after dismissing Usman Khawaja with the final ball before Stumps on DAY 1 of the fifth Test at Sydney is also a point of debate on Friday, as the Indian pacer is known for his shy nature off-field.
03 Jan 2025, 05:34 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Rohit Sharma’s boys unable to gel with Gautam Gambhir amidst BGT debacle! Here’s what report says
- When Gautam Gambhir was asked on Rohit Sharma's absence before the fifth Test at Sydney, the Indian head coach stated it was fine that he attended the pre-match presser instead.
03 Jan 2025, 04:06 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Rohit Sharma ’no more’ part of selectors’ plan for Tests post BGT, talks with Virat Kohli on: Report
- Ravindra Jadeja may continue to remain in the scheme of things, citing his stats and contributions to the team in last few Tests.
03 Jan 2025, 03:23 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Shubman Gill rattled by Steve Smith’s clever ploy, Nathan Lyon gets the breakthrough | WATCH
- Shubman Gill was dismissed for 20 runs after being distracted by Steve Smith's comments. India scored 185, ending their hopes of winning the Border Gavaskar Trophy, while Australia looks to reclaim it in the final Test in Sydney.
03 Jan 2025, 01:43 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: IND vs AUS 5th Test: Sam Konstas riles up Jasprit Bumrah, India captain hits back with a fiery wicket | WATCH
- Aussie opener Sam Konstas faced off against Jasprit Bumrah in a heated moment during a match. The altercation began when Konstas interrupted Bumrah while he was bowling, prompting a confrontation that required intervention from the on-field umpire.
03 Jan 2025, 01:29 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Washington Sundar controversial dismissal in IND vs AUS 5th Test: Former’s call third umpire’s decision ‘awful’, ‘crap’
- Washington Sundar was controversially given out on the first day of the fifth Test between India and Australia in Sydney.
03 Jan 2025, 01:22 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Anushka Sharma’s reaction goes viral as Virat Kohli falls to an outside edge for the 7th time in BGT 2025 | WATCH
- Once again dismissed caught behind, Virat Kohli's form is under scrutiny with a 24.52 average in 2024. His wife Anushka Sharma's worried expression was noted online. As India trails 2-1 in the series, Kohli faces pressure to perform in the final Test under captain Jasprit Bumrah.
03 Jan 2025, 12:05 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: BCCI to go MI way ahead of Champions Trophy? Hardik Pandya to lead India if Rohit Sharma is removed as captain: Report
- Hardik Pandya has reportedly emerged as frontrunner to replace Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain in case the BCCI decides to the ease the pressure from the latter
03 Jan 2025, 11:15 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Amul celebrates Jasprit Bumrah with a special message after India pacer’s rise to top in ICC Test Rankings
- World no.1 Test bowler Jasprit Bumrah recorded the highest rating points by an Indian in the ICC Test Rankings. Bumrah now has 907 points, surpassing the previous best of 904 by retired Ravichandran Ashwin.
03 Jan 2025, 08:59 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test: When was the last time an Indian captain was dropped?
- In a surprising move, Rohit Sharma opted out of the final Test against Australia, with Jasprit Bumrah stepping in as captain. Bumrah emphasized the decision was in the team's best interest, marking Rohit as the first Indian captain to voluntarily drop himself from an international series.
03 Jan 2025, 08:52 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: ’Kohli loves slips like Hashmi loves lips’, fans bash Virat after IND batter once again falls for outside off-stump trap
- Virat Kohli has been dismissed seven times while chasing the ball outside off-stump in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
03 Jan 2025, 08:12 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Australian PM Anthony Albanese’s fanboy moment with Virat Kohli breaks the internet | Viral video
- Australian PM Albanese praised Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, noting his impressive 30 wickets and record achievement.
03 Jan 2025, 07:38 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Rohit Sharma jumps out of seat as Virat Kohli survives first-ball duck during India vs Australia 5th Test in Sydney
- Rohit Sharma jumps out of seat as Virat Kohli survives first-ball duck during India vs Australia 5th Test in Sydney
03 Jan 2025, 07:21 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: A lot of unity in…’: Jasprit Bumrah reveals why Rohit Sharma was dropped from Sydney Test
- Jasprit Bumrah took over the toss as Rohit Sharma rested for the final Test, showcasing team unity. He announced two changes and expressed optimism about the team's performance, noting the pitch conditions and challenges with the new ball.
03 Jan 2025, 06:12 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Sanjay Manjrekar questions Rohit Sharma’s ‘mysterious’ exclusion from Sydney Test, says ’Rohit is not an all-time great’
- Rohit Sharma, who has scored just 31 runs in five innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, was excluded from the Indian playing XI for the fifth Test in Sydney.
03 Jan 2025, 05:25 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Rohit Sharma sets unwanted record during IND vs AUS 5th Test, becomes first Indian captain to get dropped mid-series
- Rohit Sharma wasn't included in the Indian playing XI against Australia in the fifth and final Test in Sydney.