Indian Cricket Team: News

28 Dec 2024

Washington Sundar

MCG Test: Washington Sundar shows incredible resistance, slams fourth fifty

India bounced back on Day 3 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia through incredible knocks from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar.

Boxing Day Test: India avoid follow-on; ton-up Reddy, Sundar shine   

India bounced back on Day 3, also known as the moving day, against Australia in the MCG Test.

Nitish Kumar Reddy slams his maiden Test century: Key stats

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy continues his phenomenal run in his debut Test series.

28 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

MCG Test: Jasprit Bumrah reflects on duel with debutant Konstas 

Indian cricket team's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, has opened up on the fiery face-off with Australian debutant Sam Konstas in the ongoing fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

MCG Test: Nitish Reddy, Sundar help India avoid follow-on

India have avoided the follow-on for the second time in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, this time at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

27 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Sunil Gavaskar attributes Rohit Sharma's struggles to age: Details here

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has blamed Rohit Sharma's poor form in the ongoing Melbourne Test on his age.

27 Dec 2024

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar becomes honorary member of Melbourne Cricket Club: Details

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar has been conferred with an Honorary Cricket Membership by the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC).

Washington Sundar confident of India's comeback in Boxing Day Test

The second day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne concluded on a dramatic note with the Indian cricket team in a spot of bother.

Virat Kohli confronts booing fans at MCG, security intervenes

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was perturbed by spectators at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 27.

27 Dec 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal misses his fifth Test century with run-out: Stats

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal powered India with a counter-attacking knock on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

27 Dec 2024

Steven Smith

Batters with most centuries against India in Test cricket

Australian batter Steven Smith slammed a century on Day 2 of the 4th Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MCG.

27 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

MCG Test: Rohit Sharma falls to Cummins, attains unwanted feat

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, had a disappointing start while opening for India in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

27 Dec 2024

Manmohan Singh

MCG Test: Why are Indian players sporting black armbands?

The Indian cricket team players were spotted wearing black armbands on Day 2 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia.

Steve Smith breaks these records with his 34th Test ton

Australian batter Steven Smith continues to dominate Team India in Test cricket. He slammed 34th century on Day 2 of the 4th Test in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

26 Dec 2024

Ricky Ponting

'Virat Kohli instigated confrontation with Konstas': Ricky Ponting

Former Australian cricket captain, Ricky Ponting, has blamed India's Virat Kohli for the entire shoulder-barge incident at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day.

26 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill

Here's why Shubman Gill has been dropped for MCG Test

Abhishek Nayar, Team India's assistant coach has explained the decision to leave out Shubman Gill for the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

26 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Ishant Sharma in terms of international wickets

Jasprit Bumrah was once again India's pick of the bowlers, this time on Day 1 of the Melbourne Test against Australia.

26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli

Kohli gets demerit point for Konstas incident, fined match fee

Indian batter Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fee and awarded one demerit point, as per Cricbuzz.

26 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

MCG Test: Bumrah restricts damage as Australia's top four shine 

Australia's top-order batters were among the runs on the opening day of the fourth Border-Gavaskar series 2024-25 Test, which is a Boxing Day affair, against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

26 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah concedes six after nearly four years in Tests

In the ongoing fourth Test match between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australian debutant Sam Konstas pulled off a rare feat.

26 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah traps Khawaja for fifth time in BGT 2024-25

Jasprit Bumrah, the spearhead of the Indian cricket team, has once again shown his worth by trapping Australian batter Usman Khawaja on the first day of the fourth Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli

Kohli admits lack of discipline amid struggles in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has candidly admitted to his inconsistent performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli

Sam Konstas hails 'favourite cricketer' Virat Kohli amid on-field confrontation

19-year-old Australian opener Sam Konstas has revealed that his favorite player is Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli.

Kohli's clash with Konstas could lead to suspension: Details here

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli's participation in the final match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Sydney hangs in the balance, after colliding with Australian debutant Sam Konstas.

MCG Test: Gill dropped as Pat Cummins elects to bat

Australia and India face off in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Boxing Day Test: Scott Boland reflects on Melbourne debut (2021) 

Australian fast bowler, Scott Boland, has recalled his unforgettable Test debut in Melbourne. This comes as he gears up for the fourth Test against India at the same venue.

25 Dec 2024

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting offers advice to Shubman Gill amid poor form

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has given a piece of advice to Indian opener Shubman Gill.

25 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar backs Nitish Kumar Reddy's inclusion in Melbourne Test

Indian cricket icon, Sunil Gavaskar, has strongly advocated for the inclusion of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's playing XI.

25 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Ravi Shastri backs India to win Melbourne Test against Australia

Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has shown confidence in the Indian cricket team's chances in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

25 Dec 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

Indian batters with centuries in Boxing Day Tests at MCG

The upcoming Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 26, 2024, will be a defining moment in the ongoing series.

25 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma set to open in Boxing Day Test: Report

India's captain Rohit Sharma is likely to return as an opener for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne.

25 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli

Shastri backs Kohli, Smith to prosper in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has backed Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to find their form in the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

25 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

'I am the MVP' - Ashwin reflects on his career 

Recently-retired Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has said he doesn't want to be celebrated or idolized.

25 Dec 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara suggests India to add another pacer for MCG Test

Veteran Indian cricketer, Cheteshwar Pujara, has advised Team India to add an extra fast bowler in their squad for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Australia vs India: Will rain disrupt Boxing Day Test?

The much-anticipated Boxing Day Test between Australia and India at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) could be disrupted by rain.

24 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin reflects on missed captaincy opportunity post-retirement

Recently retired from international cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up on never having the opportunity to captain the Indian cricket team.

24 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

'Too much judgement not right': Rohit Sharma defends Rishabh Pant

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has defended wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India, Australia eye series lead in Boxing Day Test: Preview

The much-awaited Boxing Day Test between India and Australia will kick off on December 26, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

24 Dec 2024

KL Rahul

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma discusses fitness concerns, Virat Kohli's form

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has brushed aside worries over his fitness ahead of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne.

24 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Who is Team India's latest recruit Tanush Kotian? 

26-year-old all-rounder Tanush Kotian has been added to India's Test team.