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Australian cricket legends Allan Border and Matthew Hayden expressed serious concerns about the team’s handling of Virat Kohli during India’s commanding 295-run victory in the first Test in Perth. Kohli scored an unbeaten century in the second innings, marking his first Test hundred in 18 months.  Border criticized Australia’s approach, stating, “I was really disappointed in the way we let Kohli roll on to a hundred without much resistance,” emphasizing that a confident Kohli could be detrimental for the rest of the series. Hayden echoed these sentiments, noting that Australia missed opportunities to apply pressure early in Kohli’s innings, allowing him to settle in too easily. He also pointed out the delayed use of short-pitched bowling against Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had shown vulnerability to that tactic.  Both former players highlighted the need for better planning and execution to counter India’s batting lineup in upcoming Tests. They warned that if Kohli remains confident,...

Beau Webster has been added to the Australia squad for the upcoming Test against India as a cover for Mitch Marsh. This marks Webster’s first international call-up, following an impressive performance in red-ball cricket, including a strong showing in the two-match series against India A, where he scored 145 runs at an average of 72.50 and took seven wickets. The 30-year-old all-rounder expressed his excitement about receiving the call-up, stating, “To get a few runs and wickets for Australia A was pleasing against a strong Indian side.” He emphasized the importance of playing “A” cricket as it prepares players for the Test level. Webster was informed of his selection after the New South Wales Shield game, describing it as a proud moment. Webster’s inclusion provides Australia with additional depth in their pace attack, especially considering Marsh’s injury concerns. Marsh bowled 17 overs in the Perth Test but has faced fitness issues recently. With over 5,000 first-class runs and ...

India’s dominance in Test cricket is underscored by their recent achievements in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023–25 cycle. Following a commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test at Perth, India has reclaimed the top spot in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 61.11. This victory not only highlights the team’s strength but also showcases individual brilliance, particularly from Jasprit Bumrah, who currently ranks as the number one Test bowler, and Ravindra Jadeja, recognized as the number one Test all-rounder. In addition to Bumrah and Jadeja’s accolades, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s remarkable performance has placed him as the second-highest Test batter, further solidifying India’s batting depth. His contributions, alongside centuries from established players like Virat Kohli, have been pivotal in setting challenging targets for opponents. India’s resurgence comes after a disappointing series against New Zealand, where they suffered a 0-3 defeat. The team’s abil...

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. Held at the Abady Al-Johar Arena over two days, the IPL 2025 auction was an opportunity for the 10 IPL teams to build the core of their squads for the next three seasons. The IPL mega auction, held once every three years, allows teams to churn their squads and let them start afresh if they want to. The 10 cricket teams gathered at the IPL 2025 auction to select the best players from a pool of 577 cricketers, which included 367 Indians and 210 overseas players. Here is how the 10 squads look after two days of bidding: Chennai Super Kings RuturajGaikwad, MatheeshaPathirana, ShivamDube, RavindraJadeja, MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, RachinRavindra, R. Ashwin, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rasheed, Anshul Kamboj, MukeshChoudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, KamleshNagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh...

Rohit Sharma rejoined Team India on the fourth day of the IND vs. AUS first Test in Perth after missing the initial match due to the birth of his second child. While he was in Mumbai with his wife, RitikaSajdeh, and daughter, Samaira, Rohit prioritized family before flying to Australia. He arrived in Perth on November 24 and was seen in the dressing room alongside head coach GautamGambhir, providing insights as India dominated the match. Rohit’s return came at a crucial time, as Jasprit Bumrah had been leading the team in his absence. With Rohit back, he resumed captaincy duties while Bumrah returned to his role as vice captain. Despite Rohit’s late arrival, India maintained a commanding lead of over 400 runs against Australia. As preparations continue for the second Test in Adelaide starting December 6, Rohit is set to participate in a two-day practice match to regain match fitness. The team faces a dilemma regarding batting order since KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal both performed exc...

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Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar was visibly upset with KL Rahul’s controversial dismissal during Day 1 of the IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth. At lunch, Manjrekar expressed his frustration over the Decision Review System (DRS) and the limited technology used in the incident. He criticized the system for failing to provide conclusive evidence, noting that only two frames were shown before the decision was made. Manjrekar pointed out that later replays clearly showed the bat hitting the pads, which caused the spike on the Snicko meter, rather than the ball hitting the bat. He was particularly displeased with the broadcasters, claiming that the technology supplied to DRS was inadequate. “Disappointed with the frames that were provided. It was a poor supply of technology,” Manjrekar stated during his discussion after the lunch break. Watch it here . He further explained that if there had been an edge between the ball and bat, Snicko would have shown two spikes, but only one appeared. ...