The Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne turned dramatically within just 2 hours for Team India. The Indian team had a chance to draw the match but ended up losing by 184 runs. India lost 7 wickets in just 20.4 overs. Following this defeat, Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir appeared visibly frustrated in the dressing room. He made it clear by saying, “Enough is enough.” Gambhir expressed his disappointment with the senior players’ form and approach. While he didn’t take any names during his speech, he sent a strong message to players who were making excuses about playing a…
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The year 2024 was full of ups and downs for the Indian cricket team. Whether it was the T20 series against Afghanistan or the home Test series against England, India proved its dominance. The highlight of the year came in June when India ended its ICC title drought by winning the T20 World Cup. However, losses in the home Test series against New Zealand and trailing in the five-match Test series against Australia brought some disappointment. Despite this, Team India faces several big challenges in 2025. India Ended 2024 with a Loss Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, Team India concluded 2024…
The Indian team faced a crushing 184-run defeat against Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, dealing a significant blow to its chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. However, India’s hopes are not completely dashed yet. Following this loss at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), India is now in third place in the WTC points table, while Australia has moved up to second place. South Africa Secures Final Spot; Fight for Second Place Continues South Africa, currently at the top of the table, sealed their spot in the WTC final after defeating Pakistan on…
The Indian cricket team will play one more Test match in Australia before returning home. The final match of the series in Australia will be held in Sydney from January 3. After this series, India and England are set to face each other. First, a 5-match T20 series will take place, followed by an ODI series. The ODI series is considered crucial, as the Champions Trophy is scheduled for February next year. Let’s take a look at the complete schedule of the India vs England series. India vs England Series Starts on January 22 The first T20 match between India…
The fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will be played on Thursday, December 26. Australian captain Pat Cummins has announced the final playing XI for this Boxing Day Test, which will take place in Melbourne. During a pre-match press conference, Cummins declared Travis Head fully fit. Alongside him, Scott Boland, who has an excellent record at the MCG, has also been included in the squad. Pat Cummins revealed that Australia has made two changes for the Melbourne Test. Sam Konstas has replaced Nathan McSweeney in the squad. This match will mark Konstas’ debut in Test…
The wait is finally over. The ICC has officially announced the schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament will kick off on February 19, with the most highly anticipated match—India vs Pakistan—scheduled for February 23 in Dubai during the group stage. Fans are eagerly waiting for this high-voltage clash, and the Dubai International Stadium is expected to witness a packed crowd on match day. The Champions Trophy is making a comeback after eight years. The last edition was held in 2017 in England, where Pakistan defeated India in the final to lift the trophy. This time, the tournament’s hosting…
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has come out in support of Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Vaughan indirectly criticized the Australian media and suggested that, in this modern era, they should use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to translate Hindi into English. Had the Australian media done this, Jadeja’s press conference would not have become such a big issue. Before the Boxing Day Test match, Ravindra Jadeja attended a press conference to interact with the media. Jadeja answered most of the questions in Hindi, which did not sit well with the Australian media. Additionally, the team bus was scheduled to leave for the…
It is now confirmed that the 2025 Champions Trophy will take place, and Team India will play all their matches in Dubai. If the Indian team makes it to the semifinals and final, those matches will also be held in Dubai. However, the host nation will still be Pakistan. This issue had been delayed for a while due to the BCCI’s reluctance to send the Indian team to Pakistan, but it has now been resolved. Talking about the Champions Trophy, it could be a challenging tournament for India. Winning this ICC event will not be easy for the Indian team.…
The Indian team practiced on used pitches ahead of the fourth Test against Australia, which left the team dissatisfied. Even Captain Rohit Sharma’s knee injury was attributed to the uneven bounce on the pitch. Accusations of bias towards Australia surfaced, as India practiced on used pitches during the two practice sessions they attended, while Australia had their first net session on new pitches. In response, MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) curator Matt Page defended the pitch choice, stating that standard protocols were followed. Rohit Sharma experienced swelling in his left knee while attempting throwdowns from assistant staff member Dayanand Garani, and…
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