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What Sending KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel Early to Australia Really Means for India’s World Test Hopes
According to an ESPN Cricinfo report, India is taking a proactive step by sending KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel to Australia ahead of schedule, where they are set to participate in a game for India A against Australia A. Following India’s recent Test series loss to New Zealand on home turf, the Rohit Sharma-led team is facing heightened scrutiny. With…
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Will India’s Cricket Giants Survive the Axe? BCCI Eyes Phaseout After Australia Tour
The future of several senior players on India’s cricket team is under evaluation as the BCCI assesses recent performance setbacks and plans for a transition strategy ahead of the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. After a surprising 0-3 series loss at home to New Zealand, the upcoming tour of Australia could be pivotal for experienced players like Rohit Sharma,…
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India’s Unbeaten Home Streak Ends: New Zealand Celebrates Landmark Series Victory!
In a historic achievement, New Zealand made headlines in Mumbai on Sunday as they became the first team to achieve a 3-0 whitewash against India in a Test series on Indian soil. Led by Tom Latham, the Kiwis secured their remarkable feat in the third and final Test, winning by 25 runs thanks to Ajaz Patel’s outstanding performance, which culminated…
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India Stages Epic Comeback: Sarfaraz and Pant Ignite Hopes Against New Zealand!
Bengaluru: At the lunch break on Day 4 of the Test match, India is just 12 runs behind New Zealand, having staged an impressive recovery to post 344/3. After a rocky start in the first innings, the Indian team roared back in the morning session, led by a resilient 125 not out from Sarfaraz Khan and a typically flamboyant 53…
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Why Did India Choose a Pace-Heavy Attack in the Test Against Bangladesh?
In a bold and unexpected move, India has chosen to field three fast bowlers in their first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, a decision that has surprised the cricketing community. This marks the first instance since 2019 that India has opted for a pace-heavy lineup in a home Test, indicating a strategic shift in their…
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India Set for Test Return Against Bangladesh After Six-Month Hiatus
India is gearing up for a long Test season after a six-month hiatus, with a two-match series against Bangladesh kicking off in Chennai on September 19. While India has been dominant at home, losing only four Tests in the past decade, Bangladesh is confident after recent milestones, including historic Test wins against New Zealand and Pakistan. Although India remains strong,…
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Why T Natarajan Has Halted His Red-Ball Cricket Career
India’s left-arm pacer T Natarajan, who played a key role in the team’s historic win during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, has revealed that he has stepped away from red-ball cricket due to workload concerns. The 33-year-old, who made his Test debut in that series and hasn’t played a first-class match since, cited recurring knee issues as the reason…
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Joe Root Aims to Rewrite England’s Test Record Book in Manchester!
Joe Root is currently representing England in the first Test match against Sri Lanka, which commenced on August 21 at Old Trafford, Manchester. After successfully dismissing the Sri Lankan team for 236 runs in their first innings, England ended Day 1 at 22-0, having faced just four overs. The English batters are set to aim for a strong performance on…
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45 Lakhs for Dedication! BCCI Offers Hefty Bonuses to Boost Test Cricket
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new financial incentive scheme to encourage players’ participation in Test matches. The scheme, announced by BCCI secretary Jay Shah via Twitter, will come into effect from the upcoming season. This initiative aims to provide “financial growth and stability” to Indian Test cricketers. The scheme offers additional rewards on…
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