Author: Trisha Ghosal

Australia Women started their Ashes 2025 campaign with a commanding four-wicket victory in the first ODI, securing two crucial points. The win was set up by a disciplined bowling display, followed by a composed chase led by skipper Alyssa Healy’s vital knock. After being put in to bat, England Women struggled to post a competitive total, managing just 204 runs. The Australian bowlers exploited the conditions expertly, with Ashleigh Gardner leading the charge. Gardner delivered a stellar spell, taking 3/32 while maintaining impressive control. She was ably supported by Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, and Alana King, all of whom picked…

The highs and lows of sport are often cruelly intertwined, but for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India’s ace men’s doubles badminton pair, the rollercoaster of 2024 only served as the prelude to a promising 2025. After enduring heartbreak at the Paris Olympics and a string of tough losses last year, the duo has opened the new season with a revitalising semifinal berth at the Malaysia Super 1000—signalling their intent to dominate once again. It’s not just a result; it’s a statement. The Wounds of 2024 Last year was bittersweet for Satwik-Chirag. While they won the French Open and bagged…

Standing amidst the electric atmosphere of the Paris Olympics 2024 and then transitioning to the measured intensity of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Melbourne and Sydney felt like stepping into two completely different worlds. Both are pinnacles of sporting excellence, but the challenges they present to a journalist are vastly contrasting. From the logistics to the emotional stakes, every detail painted a picture of why these experiences are both exhilarating and uniquely demanding. The Olympics: A Frenetic Symphony Covering the Olympics is like diving into a kaleidoscope of sports, stories, and emotions. Imagine this: one minute, you’re at the archery…

By Trisha Ghosal in Sydney The Unseen Struggle of Female Media Professionals in Cricket Covering cricket is an exhilarating experience—thrilling matches, electrifying crowds, and the privilege of witnessing sporting history unfold. But for women in sports media, the behind-the-scenes reality often includes challenges that should have been resolved long ago, one of the most glaring being the state of basic facilities, particularly toilets. During the recent cricket season, I had the privilege of covering matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Both venues exemplify what world-class facilities should look like—not just for players and…

Trisha Ghosal in Sydney Mohammed Siraj’s meteoric rise in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, where he emerged as India’s bowling spearhead amid an injury crisis, is etched in Indian cricket folklore. His ability to extract bounce, move the ball both ways, and bowl tirelessly with unrelenting aggression made him a revelation. Fast forward to the BGT 2024-25, and Siraj entered the series with high expectations as India’s second pacer behind Jasprit Bumrah. Yet, his performance oscillated between moments of brilliance and periods of frustration. The issue wasn’t a lack of effort. It was consistency. Siraj’s career trajectory and current struggles reflect…

Trisha Ghosal in Australia For the first time in a decade, India has surrendered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a series that historically defined India’s dominance in Test cricket. While much attention has been directed at the faltering Indian top-order, it’s imperative to look beyond the obvious and dissect an issue that consistently haunted the visitors throughout the series: our inability to dismiss Australia’s lower-order efficiently. The numbers paint a damning picture of India’s bowlers and their failure to close out innings. Australia’s last five wickets contributed a staggering 991 runs in eight innings at an average of 123.87 per innings. In…

Trisha Ghosal in Sydney Rishabh Pant is a name that evokes polarising emotions among Indian cricket fans and analysts. You can love him for his audacious brilliance, criticise him for his inexplicable dismissals, but you cannot ignore him, especially in Test cricket. Pant has played some of the most memorable innings in cricket history, showcasing an uncanny ability to single-handedly turn the tide in India’s favour. At other times, his ill-timed aggression has left India vulnerable, leading to heartbreaking losses. Let’s dive into moments where Pant’s batting was the difference between victory and defeat, proving why he is rightly called…

Trisha Ghosal in Sydney Virat Kohli – the name that has dominated the cricket world for over a decade. A beacon of consistency, hunger, and audacity. Yet, in recent times, his bat has echoed more silence than a symphony, particularly in red-ball cricket. The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has painfully exposed a glaring flaw in his technique, a recurring lapse in focus, and a pattern that is simply too predictable to ignore. As Kohli continues to chase deliveries wide outside off stump, edging to slips or the keeper, one is left wondering: how long will India’s most prolific modern-day batter succumb…

Trisha Ghosal in Sydney With one more sleep to the Sydney Pink Test, the tension is palpable. Just three days ago, India lost a Test in Melbourne that they were expected to save. Yesterday, adding fuel to the fire, a conversation from the Indian dressing room was leaked. Gautam Gambhir, attending the press conference, stirred the pot further by avoiding a direct answer on whether Rohit Sharma would play tomorrow, stating that the decision would be taken later. Amid all the drama and speculation, Ravindra Jadeja was the first to step out to bat in the nets. He started with…

Trisha Ghosal in Melbourne Virat Kohli wasn’t just in the game today — he was the game. At the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Boxing Day Test, Kohli’s presence was electric from the first ball of Australia’s second innings. India had been bowled out for 369 in their first innings, trailing by 105 runs. With a mountain to climb, Kohli stepped up in his quintessential style, bringing the fire that Indian fans had been craving all series. Whether it was setting fields with precision or offering constant words of encouragement to Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep between deliveries,…