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2nd Test: Kohli, Rahane fifties propel India to 172/3 after poor start on Day 2

December 15, 2018 20:27 IST

Kohli's unbeaten knock, coupled with Ajinkya Rahane's counterattacking 51, helped India to not only overcome the cheap dismissals of Murali Vijay (2) and K L Rahul (2), but also put the visitors in a position from where they can look to dominate the rest of the game. Watch former India captain and IndiaTV's cricket expert Sourav Ganguly discuss Day 2 of the 2nd Test between India and Australia in Perth.

Exclusive | Pujara was the difference between the two sides: Sourav Ganguly

December 10, 2018 20:52 IST

Former India captain and IndiaTV's cricket expert heaped praise on Man of the Match for the 1st Test in Adelaide and said that his 123 runs in the first innings proved to be the difference between the two sides and ultimately won India the match.

1st Test: India edge past Australia to clinch Adelaide thriller, take 1-0 lead

December 10, 2018 13:56 IST

10 years in the making and India have finally got their much-needed win down under. The Virat Kohli led Team India defeated Australia by 31 runs on the final day of the opening Test in Adelaide and now take a 1-0 lead in the four match series. Cheteshwar Pujara was adjudged the man of the match for his brilliant knocks in both the innings

Exclusive | I think it will be difficult for Australia to repeat Dubai miracle: Sourav Ganguly

December 09, 2018 20:42 IST

After Day 4 Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said "We just spoke about Dubai. We still believe we can win this, and that's the best thing. We still believe we're in this game, it's just about coming out tomorrow, winning the first ball, first over, the first hour, just breaking it down, very simple."

Exclusive | Sourav Ganguly slams Justin Langer over comments on Virat Kohli

December 08, 2018 21:13 IST

Former Indian captain and IndiaTV's cricket expert Sourav Ganguly has advised the Australian coach Justin Langer to keep in mind the behaviour of past Australian bowlers from India's previous tours before blaming Indians for over-the-top wicket celebrations.

Ravichandran Ashwin holds key for India in Adelaide Test: Sourav Ganguly

December 07, 2018 20:00 IST

Ashwin claimed 3 for 50 from 33 overs, while quicks Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma picked up two wickets apiece as Australia ended the second day at 191/7 in reply to India's first innings score of 250.

Exclusive | Learn from Cheteshwar Pujara: Sourav Ganguly to other India batsmen

December 06, 2018 20:09 IST

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday slammed the Indian batsmen for throwing their wickets away while attempting to play "too many" drives off Australian fast bowlers on day one of the first Test in Adelaide.

Sourav Ganguly gives a rule of thumb to Virat Kohli and Co: win the toss, bat first!

December 05, 2018 20:02 IST

Ahead of the 1st Test of the India vs Australia series Dada said, "No matter what the conditions are or what the pitch looks like, if you win the toss in Australia, you have to bat first. That gives you the advantage of piling up the runs on the board and putting the weakened Australian batting under pressure".

Exclusive: VVS Laxman picks Rohit Sharma over Hanuma Vihari at No.6 for Adelaide Test

December 04, 2018 20:38 IST

Former India great VVS Laxman while tipping India as the overwhelming favourites to win the upcoming four-Test series against Australia also cautioned the Men in Blue against relying on individual performances and focus on team effort if they want to achieve their maiden series win Down Under.

Australia have to make sure they don't allow Virat Kohli to bully them, says Ricky Ponting

December 03, 2018 19:51 IST

Virat Kohli can be "rattled" and Australia should try to get under his skin rather than sitting back and be bullied by the Indian captain, said former skipper Ricky Ponting. India will take on Australia in the four-Test series beginning here Thursday and former Australia batsman Dean Jones has advised against provoking Kohli. Ponting, under whom Australia dominated world cricket, said it would be "rubbish" if the current side doesn't play with an aggressive mindset.

MS Dhoni changed Indian cricket and he is the perfect example for Virat Kohli to follow: Afridi

December 02, 2018 19:44 IST

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi heaped praise on Team India captain Virat Kohli but added that he needs to follow Mahendra Singh Dhoni's example as a captain.Speaking exclusively to IndiaTV, Afridi said that Dhoni changed Indian cricket as a captain and Kohli should follow his footsteps to become a successful captain.

Prithvi Shaw's ankle injury a huge blow to India ahead of Adelaide Test

November 30, 2018 21:02 IST

India sustained a significant setback ahead of the first cricket Test against Australia when young opening batsman Prithvi Shaw was ruled out with an ankle injury on Friday on the third day of a tour match against the Cricket Australia XI.

India have edge over 'new' Australia in Test series: Wasim Akram to IndiaTV

November 27, 2018 20:24 IST

Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram feels Australia will be under pressure when they face world no.1 ranked India in the upcoming four-match Test series, starting in Adelaide on December 6. The 52-year-old, widely regarded as the world's best left-arm fast bowler of all time, said Virat Kohli and his men are favourites to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against a "new-look" Australia.

Ahead of Test series, Australia bowlers train with Smith and Warner to prepare for India

November 26, 2018 20:19 IST

They might have been banned from turning out for Australia but batting duo of Steve Smith and David Warner are going out of their way to prepare their bowlers for the upcoming four-Test series against India. Both former skipper Smith and Warner have agreed to turn out at the Australia nets to bat against the pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins to prepare them to face Virat Kohli and Co in the upcoming four-Test series.

3rd T20I: Clinical India sink Australia by 6 wickets, draw series 1-1

November 25, 2018 20:13 IST

Virat Kohli fired the opening salvo on the Australia tour with a match-winning 61, helping India win the third T20 International by six wickets and draw the three-match series 1-1 on Sunday. Kohli's sublime 41-ball knock and his 60-run unbeaten stand with Dinesh Karthik (22 not out off 18) gave India the much needed series levelling win ahead of the all important Test series beginning December 6 at Adelaide.

Exclusive | Washout in Melbourne a 'big setback' for India, says Sourav Ganguly

November 23, 2018 20:12 IST

The second T20 international between India and Australia was a washout after the second innings was abandoned because of persistent rain in Melbourne, undoing the visitors' good work with the ball and denying them an opportunity to level the three-match series. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said it was a 'big setback' for India as he felt that the visitors were in a position to win the match and draw level in the series.

2nd T20I: India opt to bowl, field an unchanged side against Australia in Melbourne

November 23, 2018 14:18 IST

India decided to bowl against Australia in the second T20 International on Friday. India are fielding an unchanged side for the match while Australia have brought in Nathan Coulter-Nile in place of Billy Stanlake. Australia currently lead the three-match series 1-0 after defeating India in the 1st T20I in Brisbane by a thrilling 4 runs.

India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Team combination in focus as India look to bounce back

November 22, 2018 20:50 IST

Stung by a narrow loss in the opening encounter, India will like to reassess their playing combination while aiming for a swift turn-around when they take on Australia in the second T20I in Melbourne on Friday.

Exclusive: Rishabh Pant needs to work on his poor shot selection, says Sourav Ganguly

November 21, 2018 19:54 IST

In an exclusive interview with IndiaTV, the former captain also said that the team management should talk to Pant and help him change his selection of shots. Australia made 158/4 in 17 overs but India were given a target of 174 in the same number of overs owing to the Duckworth-Lewis method in the rain-hit game. India lost the match by 4 runs.

India vs Australia, 1st T20I: Virat Kohli wins toss, opts to bowl

November 21, 2018 14:04 IST

India won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the first Twenty20 International match in Brisbane on Wednesday. India are playing with three pacers and two spinners.