India vs England 2nd Test Preview: Virat Kohli’s side in battle to reach World Test Championships final
India, who have slipped to the fourth position with 68.3 percentage points, cannot afford another loss in the four-match series and will be looking to win at least two of the remaining three matches to secure a 2-1 or 3-1 result and a place in the final.
Feb 12, 2021, 16:07 PM IST
India vs England 2nd Test: Kuch masala nahi milega, says Ajinkya Rahane on Virat Kohli captaincy debate
India lost the first Test in Chennai by 227 runs after coming back from the high of winning the series in Australia 2-1. Kohli returned as captain of the side after missing the last three Tests against Australia for the birth of his first daughter.
Feb 12, 2021, 14:33 PM IST
IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli backs his deputy Ajinkya Rahane despite criticism from ex-India players
Ajinkya Rahane failed to make a mark in the opening clash against England in Chennai and was dismissed cheaply on 1 and 0 respectively. But captain Virat Kohli backed his deputy and stated that he is one of the most important member of the Indian Test squad along with Cheteshwar Pujara.
Feb 09, 2021, 21:29 PM IST
India vs England 1st Test: James Anderson twin strikes dent hosts chances, Kohli battles
The premier English paceman, who had 606 wickets before this match, made excellent use of reverse swing with the old to find the gap through Gill’s bat and pad as the young opener departed immediately after a well-compiled three Test fifty.
Feb 09, 2021, 10:51 AM IST
India vs England 1st Test: Kohli’s wicket up there with the best, says Dom Bess
Bess ended the day with 4 for 55 including the key scalps of Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara. India ended the day at 257 for 6 in reply to England's massive 578 built on captain Joe Root's masterly 218.
Feb 08, 2021, 07:42 AM IST
IND vs ENG: 'Focus on present series and not at World Test Championship', says Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane said that the team is not looking at the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the moment and the focus is entirely on the upcoming series. The right-handed batsman also ruled out any sort of complacency among his teammates, and added that the triumph in Australia was special but it is past now.
Feb 03, 2021, 20:40 PM IST
India vs England 2021: Virat Kohli has point to prove with everyone talking about Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy, says Nasser Hussain
Former England skipper Nasser Hussain though feels that such pressure will only get the best out of the Indian captain as he will have a point to prove and believes he has a team at his disposal to make it happen. The 52-year-old retired cricketer further added that England will pin their hopes on English captain Joe Root.
Feb 02, 2021, 10:07 AM IST
India vs England 2021: Rahul Dravid told me to be strong mentally, says Ajinkya Rahane
Several young players like Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Rishabh Pant impressed many with their strong performances in the 2-1 series-win over Australia Down Under. Rahane was captain of the Indian team for the second, third, and fourth Tests of the Australia tour. India fought out a remarkable draw in the third Test and won the second and fourth to win the series 2-1 despite captain Virat Kohli going back home.
Feb 02, 2021, 06:37 AM IST
ICC Test Rankings: Cheteshwar Pujara climbs to 6th spot, Ajinkya Rahane moves to 8th place
India skipper Virat Kohli and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson have retained their fourth and first spot in the latest rankings while England all-rounder Ben Stokes who was rested for Sri Lanka Tests has moved down two places to tenth position in the batting rankings.
Jan 30, 2021, 15:05 PM IST
India vs England: Rahane doesn't get angry but Virat Kohli's energy mistaken for anger, says Arun
Rahane's calm demeanour helped the team move on from the Adelaide disaster when the side was bowled out for 36 in the second innings. Rahane led India to historic 2-1 series-win in Australia after Kohli went on a paternity leave.
Jan 28, 2021, 07:25 AM IST
In Pics: India's batting 'rock' Cheteshwar Pujara turns 33
Cheteshwar Pujara turned 33 on Monday (January 25), a day before Republic Day. Pujara faced over 900 balls for the second series in a row in Australia to help blunt the hosts pace attack and set up India's 2-1 series in Border-Gavaskar series down under.
Jan 25, 2021, 11:43 AM IST
Winning series is priority for me over personal achievements: Ajinkya Rahane
Stand-in skipper Rahane led India to historic 2-1 series win in Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The 32-year-old talked about his Melbourne masterclass and said winning the series is the top priority for him rather than his own achievements.
Jan 25, 2021, 08:23 AM IST
Captain Ajinkya Rahane's address to Team India from Gabba dressing room; watch video
The series started with India enduring one of the most shocking defeat, and things started to look worse as Ajinkya Rahane was forced to field a second-string side following a series of injuries to key players. With odds completely against India, the depleted Indian unit-led by Rahane showed great character and passed out with flying colours.
Jan 24, 2021, 16:46 PM IST
DNA Analysis: Board outside Rahane's home had W 5 4 3 2 1 0, find out what it means here
We'll take a look at how the heroes of India's 2-1 series triumph over Australia were welcomed back home. They have proved that no name is big or small, work is big or small. They have proven that experience isn't everything, talent and will to perform is the biggest.
Jan 22, 2021, 17:09 PM IST
In Pics: Victorious Team India arrive in India, head to quarantine
Team India players arrived in Mumbai and New Delhi airport from Australia on Thursday (January 21) morning after retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 2-1 Test series win over Australia. It was a muted welcome of sorts with all of the cricketers arriving with face masks on and those arriving in Mumbai will have to go into at least four days of home quarantine.
Jan 21, 2021, 12:58 PM IST
India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane gets royal welcome on his return to Mumbai; watch video
The team under Ajinkya Rahane's leadership showed great character in the following two encounters as India salvaged a brilliant draw in the third Test in Sydney and etched history by eradicating the word 'Gabbattoir’ from cricket’s dictionary. He himself led the side from the front after the Adelaide humiliation as he went on to score a century to put India in a formidable position in the boxing-day Test.
Jan 21, 2021, 11:40 AM IST
DNA Special: How inexperienced Team India managed to create history in Australia
When Virat Kohli left Australia to return to India for the berth of his daughter, experts said that the Test series has slipped out of India's hands. But an India 'C' team has now managed to defeat the full-strength team from Australia. Don't see this fourth Test match from the point of view of statistics alone. This match brought down a lot of misconceptions.
Jan 20, 2021, 10:12 AM IST
Why is the Indian cricket team's victory in the Brisbane test series historic?
India beat Australia by 3 wickets in a thrilling test match played in Brisbane. After this victory, team India is constantly being congratulated. At the same time, after the victory, the BCCI has made a big announcement.
Jan 19, 2021, 17:58 PM IST
Historical win of Indian cricket team in Brisbane test, Ravi Shastri and Ajinkya Rahane get emotional
Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri said that he couldn't stop his tears after winning the historic test series in Australia, while team captain Ajinkya Rahane also got emotional after the win in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Jan 19, 2021, 17:08 PM IST
In Pics: Team India script remarkable series win over Australia
Team India posted a remarkable 2-1 series win over Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy away from home. Injury-marred Indian side which was also missing regular skipper Virat Kohli managed to come back and win the series after slumping to 36 all out in the opening Test in Adelaide. Here's a collection of pictures which sum up India's three-wicket win in the fourth and final Test at Gabba in Brisbane...
Jan 19, 2021, 14:44 PM IST
