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05 Jan 2025, 10:27:13 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Harsh Goenka takes a dig at India’s failure to qualify for WTC 2025
- Team India not only lost the BGT 2025, but also their chances to qualify for the World Test Championship 2025 finals – to be played at the Lords’ from 11-15 June – diminished.
05 Jan 2025, 10:06:12 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: AB de Villiers ‘not surprised’ with rift in Indian Team dressing room reports, says: ‘When you start losing faith…’
- Amid reports of Indian dressing room chat leaks a couple of days ago, with terms like ‘Mr. Fix It’ and ‘interim captaincy’ popped-up, AB de Villiers suggested that these things aren’t new in the sport.
05 Jan 2025, 09:43:25 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Australia’s Scott Boland touches new high in his career post Sydney Test, check details
- Boland, who took 10 wickets at Sydney Test – four in the first innings and six in the second – touched a new high in his career, securing the best bowling average in men’s Test cricket since the days of first World War
05 Jan 2025, 08:37:33 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: SA vs Pak, 2nd Test: Babar Azam-Shan Masood’s 150-plus partnership help Pakistan survive follow-on at Cape Town
- Babar Azam (62) stitched a partnership of over 150 runs with skipper Shan Masood, who was playing at 80 runs off 127 deliveries.
05 Jan 2025, 07:24:21 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: RCB’s Tim David smashes 26 runs on CSK pacer Jamie Overton in BBL 2024-25 clash | Watch
- Earlier in November 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bought Tim David for ₹3 crore during the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah.
05 Jan 2025, 06:44:10 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Pat Cummins’ son Albie crashes presser: ‘Dada’ moment has netizens saying it’s a ‘dream for Akaaay Kohli’
- After winning the BGT series, Pat Cummins addressed the media, but the interaction was intruded upon for a moment, and Cummins had to stop the media to reply to his 3-year-old son Albie, who had walked into the room.
05 Jan 2025, 06:06:14 PM IST
Sports News Today Live: Sunil Gavaskar snubbed? Cricket Australia clarifies why legend missed out on presenting BGT Trophy to Pat Cummins
- Despite Sunil Gavaskar being at the venue at the same time, he was ignored and Allan Border presented the trophy to the Australian team.
05 Jan 2025, 05:21:23 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Sam Konstas, Beau Webster and Scott Boland emerge as unusual suspects at Sydney for Australia; here’s how
- While Australia brought in Konstas to fix the opening disasters in place of Nathan McSweeney, he appeared more interested in altercations with Indian greats like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.
05 Jan 2025, 04:22:59 PM IST
Sports News Today Live: Gautam Gambhir irked by reporter’s question on Rohit Sharma’s retirement: ‘Be more sensible’
- Replying to the question, Gautam Gambhir said that Rohit Sharma ‘opted out’ by showing maturity, few of the nonsensical things were written about the skipper.
05 Jan 2025, 03:52:30 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Gautam Gambhir hugs Virat Kohli post-BGT loss; netizens remark: ‘BCCI retains players based on Instagram followers’
- This hugging image also kept some fans wondering if Virat Kohli is about to make a retirement announcement about his future as well.
05 Jan 2025, 02:03:32 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Indian cricket schedule 2025: Check complete list of men’s, women’s matches; date, time, venue
- India will be participating in three ICC events in 2025 – Men’s Champions Trophy, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup and Women’s ODI World Cup.
05 Jan 2025, 01:33:16 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Yuzvendra Chahal shares cryptic Instagram post amid divorce rumors with Dhanashree
- Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s marriage faces turmoil amid divorce rumors. They unfollowed each other on Instagram, and Chahal deleted shared photos. Reports claim a separation is looming, following Dhanashree’s name change online.
05 Jan 2025, 12:18:56 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Angry Sunil Gavaskar slams Team India after BGT 2024-25 loss: ‘We don’t know cricket, we’re nothing’
- Sunil Gavaskar was visibly angry on the Indian team when questioned about Indian team’s preparation ahead of important tours like Australia.
05 Jan 2025, 12:15:39 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Gautam Gambhir slams Australia coach over Sam Konstas ‘intimidation’ remark: ‘No business talking to Bumrah’
- Gautam Gambhir rebuked Sam Konstas for his interaction with Jasprit Bumrah and denied intimidation claims from Australia. He defended Virat Kohli’s conduct, asserting that confrontations are part of the sport and should not be exaggerated.
05 Jan 2025, 11:53:33 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Sunil Gavaskar snubbed from Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation, Indian legend reacts, ‘I certainly would have loved…’
- Sunil Gavaskar was not even called on the dias during the presentation ceremony of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The BGT is named after legendary cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border.
05 Jan 2025, 11:34:43 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: ‘Gautam Gambhir should be sacked with immediate effect’: Head Coach under fire after India’s BGT loss to Australia
- Australia ended India’s nine-year reign in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, winning the series 3-1. After India’s failure to qualify for the World Test Championship final Head Coach Gautam Gambhir is under fire.
05 Jan 2025, 11:16:49 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: IND vs AUS, BGT 2024-25: 5 takeaways from India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss after 10 years
- India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia after 10 long years. The last time India lost a BGT was in 2014-15 season which was played Down Under.
05 Jan 2025, 10:30:06 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Jasprit Bumrah shares update on back injury after IND vs AUS 5th Test: ‘Can’t fight your body’
- Jasprit Bumrah discussed his injury that sidelined him during the last BGT Test, expressing frustration while emphasizing self-care. He reflected on the competitive series, the performance of younger players, and the lessons learned moving forward.
05 Jan 2025, 10:24:21 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Gautam Gambhir’s message after India’s BGT 2024-25 loss: ‘I would want everyone to play domestic cricket if they…’
- India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he wants every cricketer to play domestic cricket if they have commitments towards red-ball cricket after their loss against 1-3 loss against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) on Sunday.
05 Jan 2025, 10:14:59 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Harbhajan Singh comes out in support for Rohit Sharma, reveals ‘dirty game’ behind accusations on India captain
- ‘Main janta hu kaun bhaaga tha’: Harbhajan sparks controversy, reveals ‘dirty game’ after Rohit Sharma accused of ‘leak’
05 Jan 2025, 08:59:30 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: WTC Final 2023-25: Australia book South African date after 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over India
- WTC Final 2023-25: Australia book South African date after 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over India
05 Jan 2025, 08:42:18 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: IND vs AUS 5th Test: Sunil Gavaskar lashes out at Jasprit Bumrah-less India pace attack, says ‘no excuses at this level’
- India certainly missed the experience of Jasprit Bumrah in the final innings of the fifth Test against Australia. Bumrah did not bowl due to a back spasm. us
05 Jan 2025, 08:32:27 AM IST
Football news Today Live: Why did Lionel Messi miss the US’ highest civilian honour from President Biden?
- Lionel Messi’s team statement as he misses Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony by President Joe Biden, says ‘deeply honored, but…’
05 Jan 2025, 08:30:24 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s struggles in the Border Gavaskar Trophy have raised concerns. Kohli faces issues with off-stump deliveries, while Rohit struggles with timing. Sanjay Manjrekar recommends they play county cricket in Australia to prove their readiness for the upcoming England series.
05 Jan 2025, 07:09:29 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG
- After a poor start with 4 quick wickets, India managed only 161 runs. However, they could still secure victory if they bowl accurately. A win would mark their first batting first at the SCG and the 5th lowest total defended in its history.
05 Jan 2025, 06:54:01 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Jasprit Bumrah injury update: India captain unlikely to bowl on day 3 of IND vs AUS 5th Test
- Jasprit Bumrah has not bowled on Day 3 of the fifth Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
05 Jan 2025, 12:20:15 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Australia coach opines ICC endorsed India’s ‘intimidation’ of Sam Konstas at Sydney: ‘the benchmark we’re playing’
- Australia coach Andrew McDonald appeared concerned about Sam Konstas who was angrily rounded up by Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna and the entire Indian cricket team following Usman Khwaja’s dismissal on DAY 1 of Sydney Test.