Tour of australia

Batting out 258 balls with a fierce home team throwing everything it had up its sleeves is no mean feat. But the Indian duo of Hanuma Vihari and Ashwin stood ground and managed to do just that as they eked out a draw in what was nothing short of an action-packed fifth day at the SCG. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia: Ashwin thrilled after an ‘electric’ drawn Test in Sydney

This has been a massive turnaround in fortunes for both Natarajan and Sundar, who stayed back in Australia as net bowlers ahead of the Test series. Even though forced by an unfortunate chain of incidents, both greenhorns have received a terrific chance to prove themselves in red ball cricket too. Natrajan and Sundar had a good IPL 2020 for their respective teams - Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore and were drafted into the T20I and ODI squads to tour Australia. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia: Natarajan, Washington Sundar make Test debuts; incredible turnaround for net bowlers

Paying glowing tributes to their Indian counterpart, Cricket Australia has thanked BCCI for their performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and delivering a series which will be remembered for generations. India toured Australia amidst the coronavirus pandemic during which they played three ODIs, as many T20Is and four Tests. … [Read more...] about IND vs AUS: Cricket Australia Writes Open Letter to BCCI, Says ‘Will Never Forget The Sacrifices’ | Read Full Letter

But the out-of-form Vihari wasn't letting anybody down this time round. He first combined for a short partnership with Pujara and then after the latter's dismissal for 77, combined with Ashwin to see India home. The scoresheet might call this a draw, but both teams know that India will walk away with their heads held high. Not just that, they will walk onto The Gabba high on confidence after this inspiring effort. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia 3rd Test: Pujara, Pant, Ashwin, Vihari shine as visitors earn epic draw in Sydney

Opting to bat first, Australia got off to a good start but lost their way in the middle as the Indian bowlers came back on day two to bundle out the hosts for under 350. Steve Smith (131) was the star of the show for Australia as he hit a century. For India, Ravindra Jadeja picked up four crucial wickets and effected a stunning runout. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia 3rd Test Report: Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara Miss Centuries; Hanuma Vihari-Ravichandran Ashwin Secure Draw