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Published on Feb 06, 2023 11:47 AM IST

Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has weighed in on India's opener debate (Shubman Gill vs Kl Rahul) ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Who should open for India in the 1st Test? Harbhajan has a clear-cut winner.

Harbhajan Singh has weighed in on India's opener debate (Shubman Gill vs Kl Rahul) ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia(AP)

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

'Met Dhoni couple of days ago': Ganguly on MSD's role in Ishan Kishan's career

Speaking of Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni, pictures of the two former captains standing together and chatting had gone viral on social media a few days ago.

Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni (Left) and Ishan Kishan (Right)(Twitter/Getty)

Published on Feb 06, 2023 04:45 PM IST

'He needs to wait': Ex-BCCI chief selector settles 'Kishan vs Bharat' debate

The former BCCI chief selector has weighed in on the 'KS Bharat vs Ishan Kishan' debate prior to the 1st Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

The former BCCI chief selector has weighed in on the 'KS Bharat and Ishan Kishan' debate(ANI-PTI)

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 04:43 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

'Bigger than the Ashes': Smith, Warner on winning Test series in India

Steve Smith and David Warner are widely rated as the two best Australian batters of their generation but they have contrasting records in Test matches in India.

Smith and Warner captain and vice-captain respective when Australia last toured India for a Test series(AP)

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 04:25 PM IST

'Bumrah did not impress me at all. I suggested him to change his action but...':

Although, through his seven years of international cricket, Bumrah has emerged as an all-format genius, it wasn't a rosy start for Bumrah, who rather failed to impress a former India coach during his early days.

Published on Feb 06, 2023 04:12 PM IST

'He may play little cameo; disrupt Australia': Shastri's big call on India's XI

With a lot at stake, Rohit Sharma and the team management needs to put on a perfect playing XI for the Australia series and former head coach Ravi Shastri has a perfect suggestion for the team.

Ravi Shastri is high on praise for India's 36-year-old batter. (Getty)

Published on Feb 06, 2023 05:11 PM IST

'Virat loves to…': Bangar makes massive Kohli prediction for Test series vs AUS

Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar has come up with a massive Kohli prediction for the Test series between India and Australia.

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 03:15 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

'I will break Umran Malik's record': Pakistan rookie pacer's bold statement

While Umran Malik's thunderbolts has been the talk of the town in India, he has also gained immense fame across the border, which is renowned for producing world class pacers.

India pace sensation Umran Malik(PTI/File Photo)

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 11:15 AM IST

'Kohli told me 'I'll speak to Bumrah'. I said 'chhor de usey…': India pacer

2018 was a breakthrough year for Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket. However, there was one innings where Bumrah had failed to live up to expectation, leaving then India skipper Virat Kohli utterly upset at him before he was advised by a senior fast bowler to leave him alone.

Published on Feb 06, 2023 07:10 AM IST

'Told you not to suggest such novice coaches': When Sridhar faced Shastri's ire

Sridhar, in his recently-published book 'Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team', revealed having faced Shastri's wrath during his early days which resulted in a sleepless night.

R Sridhar (left), Bharat Arun (centre) and Ravi Shastri (right)

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 09:26 AM IST

'I expected Yuvi to join but…': When Yuvraj Singh did not train with Virat Kohli

Yuvraj Singh's talent was not just limited to bowl and the bat, but he was also regarded as one of the most agile fielders, especially inside the 30-yard circle.

Yuvraj Singh chats with Virat Kohli(Getty)

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 01:40 PM IST

'Shreyas smacked him in a side game': Karthik's warning for key Australia bowler

While a lot will depend on how Australia's batters fair in the spinning conditions, there will also be pressure on their spinners perform.

Published on Feb 06, 2023 10:43 AM IST

'Why will Ashwin be threat?': Chappell's skilful assessment of ‘smart cricketer’

Ahead of the impending Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia, the Pat Cummins-led side is being warned about the veteran off-spinner by experts of the game, but former captain Ian Chappell, through his masterful assessment of Ashwin, has advised the touring Aussie team of a perfect antidote.

R Ashwin; Former Australia captain Ian Chappell

Published on Feb 06, 2023 06:49 PM IST

In Ranji semis, Minister Manoj Tiwary still living the dream

A minister of state now, Manoj Tiwary is not done with cricket yet as he leads Bengal to yet another Ranji Trophy semi-final

Manoj Tiwary plays a shot during the Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final match between Bengal and Jharkhand(PTI)

Published on Feb 06, 2023 05:42 PM IST

BySomshuvra Laha, Kolkata

Sarfaraz Khan reveals AB de Villiers' million-dollar praise

Sarfaraz Khan spent four seasons with the Royal Challengers Bangalore where he shared a dressing room with the likes of Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers.

Sarfaraz spent four seasons with RCB(IPL)

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 05:41 PM IST

Cricket Australia's '36 all-out' tweet for India ahead of 1st Test creates storm

Ahead of the blockbuster series, Cricket Australia shared a throwback video of India's previous tour to the country. However, the video irked several Indian fans, which also included former cricketer Aakash Chopra.

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 06:05 PM IST

He is a gun but four Tests is a long time: Khawaja opens up on Ashwin challenge

The series gets underway from Thursday in Nagpur and shots have already been fired from both camps. The chatter has mostly been around the Indian pitches as Australia also hired a R Ashwin “duplicate” to tackle the carrom-ball specialist in the blockbuster clash.

Usman Khawaja opens up on R Ashwin challenge ahead of IND vs AUS

Published on Feb 06, 2023 02:39 PM IST

'Found him tough to face even in T20s': Watson's unknown villain for Australia

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia's biggest challenge on this tour of India would be negating India's spin threat of R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.

Shane Watson has cautioned Australia against a player they haven't seen much of(Getty/BCCI)

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 01:51 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

'Agar nahi aana toh bhaad mein jaaye': Miandad attacks BCCI over Asia Cup row

Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has launched a scathing attack on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over India's Asia Cup stance. Miandad wants the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take strict action against the BCCI.

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 03:52 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

‘2-1 win for…’: Mahela Jayawardene drops epic Border-Gavaskar Trophy prediction

In conversation with popular sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan, former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene has revealed his prediction for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.

Mahela Jayawardene has revealed his prediction for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia(Getty Images-PTI)

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 01:52 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

Chanderpaul slams maiden century as WI smash 221-0 in 1st Test vs ZIM

Captain Kraigg Brathwaite and fellow opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul started the second day in their 50s and finished it with centuries as West Indies advanced to 221-0 against Zimbabwe in the first test with rain again limiting play.

West Indies batsman Tagenarine Chanderpaul celebrates after scoring 100 runs (AP)

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 09:34 AM IST

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Mitchell Johnson shares game-changing advice for AUS ahead of 1st Test vs IND

Former Australian pacer and full-time cricket pundit Mitchell Johnson also reserved high praise for Nathan Lyon ahead of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India registered a famous 172-run win over Mitchell Johnson-starrer Australia at Nagpur back in 2008(Getty Images)

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 10:36 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

‘We managed 250 on the board’: Pujara rates his ‘very special’ knock vs AUS

Cheteshwar Pujara was the vital cog in the Indian unit, when they toured Australia back in 2018-19 and defeated the Kangaroos 2-1 at their own backyard.

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara(AFP/File Photo)

Published on Feb 06, 2023 07:32 AM IST

India vs Australia Women's WC warm-up Live Streaming: When and Where to watch

India vs Australia Women's warm-up match T20 World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: All you need to know about live streaming details, match timing and venue.

Updated on Feb 06, 2023 06:05 PM IST

CK Nayudu Trophy: Parkar, Saxena hit tons after Mumbai dismiss Nagaland for 85

Opting to field after winning the toss, Mumbai required just 26.4 overs to bowl out the opposition which had just four batters reaching double figures.

Published on Feb 05, 2023 11:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Asia Cup row: Pakistan wants its ODI World Cup matches too taken out of India

A final decision on Asia Cup venue will be taken in March when Asian Cricket Council reconvenes in Dubai

PCB chairman Najam Sethi; ACC chairman and BCCI secretary Jay Shah

Updated on Feb 05, 2023 10:48 PM IST

ByRasesh Mandani, Mumbai

Amid WPL buzz, Harmanpreet Kaur urges India to focus on World Cup

International skippers too said the inaugural Indian T20 league will be a game-changer while asking teammates not to be distracted

Harmanpreet Kaur( in blue jersey)(Twitter)

Published on Feb 05, 2023 09:25 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Aussie injuries leave Cummins, Lyon to do the heavy lifting

With Starc and Hazlewood set to miss the first Test in Nagpur, Australia’s choice of spin twin to Nathan Lyon becomes crucial

Australian selectors would have known about the three injuries before landing in India(AFP)

Updated on Feb 05, 2023 09:01 PM IST

ByRasesh Mandani