By V.N. Prasad Our boys are ‘One Step Closer’ to ICC World Test Championship Congratulations to our boys for pulling off a majestic victory in the 2nd Test; levelling the series at 1-1. And hats off to R. Ashwin on becoming the only ‘5 Wicket Hauler and a Centurion’ in the same Test on Indian…
‘Toss to Finish’
February 12, 2021Root’s men were deep-rooted to the cause at MAC, Chennai By V.N. Prasad Congratulations to Joe Root and Co., on commencing the tour on a high note; 1-0 victory. Also, personal congratulations to Captain Root on that magnificent ‘Double Hundred’ on his 100th outing; the first in the history of Test cricket. Confidence was supreme….
India Vs England Cricket Series: 2nd Test in Chennai to have 50% fans
February 3, 2021The first Test between India and England will be played behind closed doors while the second Test slated to begin from Feb. 13 will have 50 percent crowd in attendance, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) Secretary confirmed yesterday. The first two games of the four-match Test series will be played in Chennai at the…
Google celebrates India’s historic win against Australia in Gabba
January 24, 2021Just type ‘Indian Cricket Team’ in the search bar and a surprise awaits you ! Google, as you might know, treats us with hidden Easter eggs on its search engine to celebrate occasions or events that impact the masses. And now, the Mountain View-based tech giant is celebrating India’s historic win against Australia at the…
Is it time to replace Kohli as Captain ?
January 22, 2021By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC The only problem in a cricket match with Australia or New Zealand is the odd timings. I had to wake up at 4.30 am to watch the final day proceedings much to the irritation of my better half. What a paisa wasool day of cricket. I would not…
Jinx at the Gabba shattered
January 21, 2021Our boys sing the song Hum Kisise Kam Nahin… as they lift the coveted ‘Border-Gavaskar Trophy’ By V.N. Prasad Bruised and Battered, Cheteshwar Pujara stood like the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’ between the OZs and the ‘BG Trophy’ at the Gabba; as our young team lifted the coveted Trophy. Chasing 328 on the 5th day at…
India wins Down Under
January 19, 2021India only team to beat Australia in Brisbane in 32 years Third highest successful run chase in Tests for India After an embarrassing first Test defeat by crashing to just 36 runs all-out, team India today created history by not only winning the fourth Test match but also becoming the only team to beat Australia…
India Vs Australia 4th Test: Natarajan leads India’s fight back with double strike
January 15, 2021India took the crucial wicket of Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1, of the fourth and final Test match, at The Gabba, in Brisbane today. Labuschagne fell to T. Natarajan, who had taken the wicket of Matthew Wade earlier on Day 1. Labuschagne slammed 108 runs off 204 deliveries. Washington Sundar took the crucial wicket…
India Vs Australia – 3rd Test: Vihari, Ashwin defy Australia to earn remarkable draw
January 12, 2021A courageous and injury-wracked India pulled off a remarkable draw in a tense third Test against Australia yesterday as they survived against the hosts’ much-vaunted bowling attack to take the series into a decider. They resumed day five at 98/2, needing a further 309 runs after being set a huge 407 to win when Australia…
Australia Vs India – 2nd Test: Rahane-inspired India trumps Australia to level series
December 29, 2020Hungry for redemption, India recorded a win under an inspirational Ajinkya Rahane, beating Australia by eight wickets in the second Test to level the four-match series 1-1 in Melbourne today. The target of 70 was never a big one but for a team that was bowled out for its all-time lowest score of 36 only…
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