Skipper Ajinkya Rahane (24 off 22 balls) flattered to deceive and India went to the tea break needing 145 in the last session and Pant in the middle with Pujara. Having taken multiple blows, Pujara was finally dismissed after scoring his slowest-ever fifty (off 196 balls) when Cummins returned with the second new ball. Mayank Agarwal (9) once again failed to hold his nerves, but Washington Sundar was there to not just play second fiddle to Pant, but also ensure he gave the wicket-keeper company till the team needed 10 more to win. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia 4th Test: Fearless India conquer Gabba, Aussies for historic 2-1 series triumph
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India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 5: Rishabh Pant, Gill, Pujara take India to historic series win at Gabba
Gill has clearly been the batting find for India this season and together with Pujara he also completed a much needed 50-run stand, off 143 deliveries. Out of those 50 runs, Gill's contribution was off 44 while Pujara scored just 6 out of those. The partnership is now worth 67 and the team would hope it continues for good in the next session as well. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 5: Rishabh Pant, Gill, Pujara take India to historic series win at Gabba
India vs Australia: PM Narendra Modi, Sachin Tendulkar Congratulate Team India After Historic Win; Fans on Twitter Go Berserk
In the end, it was Rishabh Pant, who produced another scintillating performance in the fourth innings, to prove he is touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket. Pant played a fantastic unbeaten knock of unbeaten 89 runs to power Team India to a 3-wicket win. At a moment in the last 10 fours, Team India needed to score run a ball to win the match and Pant changed his gears in total ease for an emphatic win. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia: PM Narendra Modi, Sachin Tendulkar Congratulate Team India After Historic Win; Fans on Twitter Go Berserk
India vs Australia: Pant has silenced his critics forever: coach Sinha
"There was only one person to help him -- only Pant himself. It's his quality to stand up and take on the challenge. Credit only belongs to him. It's very difficult to motivate yourself when there are criticisms all around you. Personally, it's a great feeling. He not only did it for himself but made the country proud," Sinha said. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia: Pant has silenced his critics forever: coach Sinha
Huddersfield Giants: Ashton Golding out of Super League season start with injury
"Ashton is a strong individual who's come back better from injury before and last season he was tremendous after his return from injury, showing the Giants fans how good a player he is, and we back him to do the same in recovering this time with the help of our medical department." … [Read more...] about Huddersfield Giants: Ashton Golding out of Super League season start with injury