Axar, Ashwin to the rescue as Lyon destroys India’s top order

Axar, Ashwin to the rescue as Lyon destroys India’s top order

Elegant execution: Axar Patel sends Nathan Lyon to the ropes watched by wicketkeeper Alex Carey and Steve Smith. | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan When 302 runs are scored in a day’s play — notably 144 in the post-tea session — the playing surface ceases to be part of any discussion on sub-standard pitches. Taking the […]

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India looks comfortably poised to retain the trophy with a win at the Kotla

India looks comfortably poised to retain the trophy with a win at the Kotla

Fit for the fray: One of the speculations surrounding the India team selection is whether Shreyas will replace Suryakumar. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Riddled with self-doubt, injuries and lack of skill-sets in dealing with spin-friendly surfaces, Australia faces a cautious and upbeat India in its bid to prevent the host from retaining the Border-Gavaskar […]

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