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Rohit’s struggles shook Team India

Rohit’s struggles shook Team India

Sharma’s recent form raises doubts about the opening position and captaincy. While KL Rahul is a decent alternative, leadership becomes a bigger headache whenever Jasprit Bumrah is unavailable

12 January,2025 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Sam factor boosted Smith

Sam factor boosted Smith

Australia’s teenage opener Konstas’ gregarious attitude energised Steve, who rediscovered his old-self and began to play with more freedom. Ex-captain’s strokeplay and skipper Pat Cummins’ determination put hosts on the path to a big total

29 December,2024 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Use your head with Travis!

Use your head with Travis!

India need to find a way to seriously challenge Head with appropriate field placings that are matched by some sensible and aggressive bowling

15 December,2024 08:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Redders, the quiet Aussie

Redders, the quiet Aussie

The selectors had often unwisely left Redpath out of a few Australian sides but fortunately chose him in the squad to travel to New Zealand in 1974

10 December,2024 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
India told you!

India told you!

Visitors’ two previous series victories in Australia (2018-19 and 2020-21) were a warning that this was going to be a tough series

01 December,2024 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
No one can Phil in for him

No one can Phil in for him

The 10th anniversary of Hughes’ demise is a timely reminder of what he meant to the Australian players—popular, loyal, ability to make them smile and keep the game in perspective

28 November,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Year this about Joe Root

Year this about Joe Root

Incredibly, the classy Yorkshireman sped past the 1,000-run mark for 2024 whilst piling up centuries at the incredible rate of around one every four innings. That is a superhuman performance

07 November,2024 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Swept away in a swirl

Swept away in a swirl

Aussie legend says the worst feature of India’s 0-3 loss to Kiwis is their extremely poor batting on surfaces that spun

04 November,2024 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Opener Travis Head won’t alter Bumrah, Siraj’s attacking mentality

Opener Travis Head won’t alter Bumrah, Siraj’s attacking mentality

Head opening in Test cricket is based on his unbridled success facing the new ball in both 50 overs and T20 cricket

09 October,2024 06:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
India must use Pant’s aggression

India must use Pant’s aggression

Rishabh is a crucial wicketkeeper-batsman in the Indian line-up and he’d give the team a major boost if he’s at the peak of his powers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series Down Under

03 October,2024 05:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell

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