It was a clash of icons and a contrast in receptions when Scott Boland crossed paths with Virat Kohli for the Indian champion’s final stand at the SCG on Saturday afternoon during what could prove the pivotal session of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
How Aussie trap ended Kohli era with whimper; ‘lottery’ that will decide series: Talking Pts
As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy saw another 15 wickets fall on a chaotic day two in Sydney, India have been thrown their biggest curveball yet this series. But so far, they’ve navigated it under considerable pressure.
‘Massive moment in this series’: India sweat on Bumrah injury as star leaves SCG
Australia’s hopes of wrestling back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade could hinge on the ability of Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah to overcome a back spasm that forced him to hospital in a dramatic second day of the final Test of the series.
‘My call’: India captain Rohit Sharma insists he was not axed for fifth Test
- Opener stands down after scoring 31 runs in three Tests
- Tourists need win at SCG to level series against Australia
A defiant Rohit Sharma says he made the call to drop himself for the fifth Test in Sydney, insisting he was not axed by selectors. Speaking for the first time since falling out of India’s side for the decisive Test against Australia at the SCG, India’s captain also rejected any suggestion his career was over.
India had refused to say whether Rohit would play the fifth Test against Australia in the lead up, after a series where he has scored 3, 6, 10, 3 and 9. His replacement as captain, Jasprit Bumrah, stated at the toss Rohit had “opted out” of the match and decided to “rest” from the series decider.
Continue reading...‘Not going anywhere’: Sharma breaks silence over SCG call, defiant in face of retirement
Rohit Sharma has set the record straight following his unceremonious omission from India’s Test side for the SCG Test, declaring he chose to stand down for the series decider against Australia.
Derby drama! MONSTER 121m six, crushing drop as Stars break Renegades’ hearts in BBL thriller
The Melbourne Stars have chased down the highest target ever in a Melbourne Derby against the Melbourne Renegades, as several of their big hitters fired in a final-over thriller.
‘Bizarre’: Cricket world divided over ’harsh’ dismissal in Pakistan domestic league
Another day, another bizarre cricket dismissal.
Late twist could cost Australia as fifteen wickets fall in entertaining day to set up SCG Test thriller
Australia is at risk of tripping at the final hurdle in their quest to win back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a stunning blitz from Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant on day two of the New Year’s Test at the SCG.
‘He said it’s over’: Great’s ‘big plus’ for Konstas as young gun flicks switch amid ‘target’ fears
Kerry O’Keeffe praised under fire Australian opener Sam Konstas for refusing to react to Indian players after he was dismissed in the first session of day two at the SCG, amid fears he is painting a target on his back.
‘Feeling low’: Brutal day gets even worse for Pakistan as rival scorches mega breakout ton
Ryan Rickelton played a breakthrough innings as South Africa dominated the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday.
‘I saw everything’: Star opens up on BBL chaos — and why it sparked miracle win
Sydney’s matchwinner Sherfane Rutherford has opened up on the distressing scenes where two of his teammates were left lying injured on the Perth Stadium turf.
‘Last thing you want to see’: Players left ‘rattled’ by ugly BBL collision
Thunder star Daniel Sams has been stretchered from the field on Friday night after one of the most horrific collisions seen in cricket.
‘This is not normal behaviour’: Kohli’s weird feud with Konstas resumes as antics raise eyebrows
Sam Konstas probably didn’t think he’d end up with one of the biggest names in cricket as his apparent nemesis this summer.
‘Got a bit to live up to!’ Debutant’s whirlwind 24hrs and the hilarious roast from Aussie great
Beau Webster’s phone has been running hot over the past 24 hours but the Australian debutant was very mindful of knowing his place at the SCG on Friday.
‘Awful decision’: MCG deja vu as India frustrated, star won’t walk after more review controversy
Snicko technology has once again come under the microscope following the controversial dismissal of Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar on day one of the New Year’s Test at the SCG.