Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

The lack of super soppers and adequate equipment to deal with drizzle, along with Canberra’s unique “lights out” regulation, led to the opening T20I of the five-match series between India and Australia being called off. Despite a short 20-minute, light drizzle break after the end of the fifth over, the match was initially reduced to 18 overs. The second rain break, which lasted around 50 minutes, led to the cancellation of the entire game, frustrating fans and experts. In the backdrop of a strange rule in the city, Manuka Oval is subject to a strict floodlight curfew where all lights must…

Subhayan Chakraborty in Canberra India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, on Tuesday, provided a positive update on Shreyas Iyer as he revealed that members of the team have had conversations with him over phone while adding that he is recovering well. He also observed that the doctors in Sydney are taking complete care of the Indian ODI vice-captain. Iyer is currently admitted in a Sydney hospital after injuring his lower left rib cage while taking a catch in the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. According to sources, Iyer has suffered traumatic splenic rupture with hemoperitoneum and had…

Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a lower left rib cage injury in the third Australia-India ODI, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, has stayed back in Sydney for his initial recovery from the blow. The middle-order bat isn’t part of the T20I squad for the upcoming series against Australia. While it is not a fracture, it’ll take Shreyas a few days to get clearance to travel back to India, where he will continue his recovery and rehabilitation. And whether he’ll be available for India’s next ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30, remains to be seen. While the likes of Rohit…

Subhayan Chakraborty in Sydney India didn’t win the three-match ODI series against Australia, but avoided a whitewash after winning the third game by nine wickets, courtesy an unbeaten 168-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While Rohit registered his 33rd ODI century, Kohli, with his unbeaten 74, became the second-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket. Despite India losing the series, the scenes outside the SCG were of absolute bedlam. After the high of witnessing Ro-Ko turning the clock back on the field, fans brought out the drums and trumpets to celebrate a perfect farewell for the duo on Australian soil.…

Subhayan Chakraborty at the SCG The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) witnessed an absolute masterclass from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the legendary duo played their last game on Australian soil, with India winning the third ODI by nine wickets. Iconic Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who has had numerous on-field battles with Rohit and Kohli, praised the duo for being the best competitors he has played with as they signed off from Australia on a high. Rohit registered his 33rd ODI century while Kohli became the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history, surpassing Kumar Sangakkara on the list. Only Sachin…

Subhayan Chakraborty at the SCG Shreyas Iyer has been taken to the hospital in Sydney after the Indian batter injured himself while taking a catch during the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Shreyas, after completing the catch of Alex Carey, was seen holding his lower left rib as he walked off the field with team doctor Kamlesh Jain. “Shreyas Iyer sustained an injury to his left rib cage while fielding,” a BCCI spokesperson confirmed. “He has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation and assessment of his injury.” During the innings break, a stretcher was also called…

Subhayan Chakraborty in Adelaide Shreyas Iyer on Thursday opened up on the change in his batting stance after scoring 61 in the second ODI against Australia at Adelaide Oval. Although India lost the game by two wickets, Shreyas’ open-chested stance was a talking point on social media, but India’s ODI vice-captain said that the upright stance was to tackle the steep bounce. “This technique, which I’ve got lately, it’s not that I’ve changed over the time,” Shreyas said at the post-match press conference. “But since last year, I wanted to have an upright stance where the bounce is a little…

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stating the duo is not out of form despite their poor showing in the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia. Addressing the media in Adelaide, before the second game, Kotak noted that the experienced batters had trained thoroughly prior to the series and cautioned against overreacting to a single poor performance. The two former Indian captains made a subdued comeback to international cricket after a seven-month absence. Rohit fell early, caught at second slip off a short ball from Josh Hazlewood, and Virat Kohli was dismissed,…

Subhayan Chakraborty, Adelaide After the Indian top order failed against Australia in the first ODI in Perth, the focus shifted to Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, as the Men in Blue trained at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday ahead of the second ODI, scheduled for Thursday. With rain being an issue in Adelaide on Tuesday morning, India were supposed to train in the indoor facility at the Adelaide Oval. However, the ground staff were prompt in getting the outdoor nets ready as soon as the rain stopped upon the team’s arrival at the venue. Rohit was…

Subhayan Chakraborty in Adelaide Team India received a Diwali-themed welcome by fans at the Adelaide airport as they landed in the ‘City of Churches’ on Monday. The second ODI against Australia is scheduled for Thursday at Adelaide Oval. Hundreds of fans gathered at the airport to catch a glimpse of the stars. A few of them managed autographs and photographs from some of the players and coaching staff, making their Diwali even more special. Members of the Australia-based group ‘Fans India’ turned up in numbers, dressed in traditional attire, with trumpets and banners, while many came with posters and mini…