Tag: Perth

Perth: Despite being on the receiving end in the second Test against Australia, India skipper Virat Kohli has praised the effort of his bowlers and hopes they carry the momentum to the next games as well. Chasing a challeging 287-run target, the Indian batsmen failed to put up a fight and the entire side was […]

Perth: Chasing a competitive target of 287 runs, India were 112/5 at stumps on the fourth day of the second Test against Australia here on Monday. Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant were batting on 24 and 9 runs respectively. In the third session of the day, India lost the wickets of skipper Virat Kohli (17), […]

Perth: India were 15/2 at tea on the fourth day, needing 272 runs to win the second Test against Australia here on Monday. Chasing 287, India lost two quick wickets in the form of Lokesh Rahul (0) and Cheteshwar Pujara (6). Skipper Virat Kohli and Murli Vijay were batting when tea was taken. Earlier, Australia […]

Perth: Australia were 132/4 at stumps on the third day of the second cricket Test against India here on Sunday. Usman Khawaja and skipper Tim Paine were batting on 41 and eight runs respectively when the umpires decided to call it a day. The hosts now have a 175-run lead against India. Earlier in the […]

New Delhi: The India ‘A men’s and women’s teams left on Saturday for the Australian Hockey League (AHL), to begin on September 28 in Perth. Ahead of the leagues that will see 10 teams, including defending champions Victoria fight for top honours, the men’s squad was based at Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bengaluru while the […]

New Delhi: Iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday joined a host of former players in slamming average rating given to the Perth stadium pitch, saying only such tracks can revive Test cricket. The ICC had rated as average pitch at the Optus stadium, which hosted the second Test between India and Australia. “Pitches play a […]

Perth: South Africa hammered Australia by six wickets in the first one-day international in Perth on Sunday, with a Dale Steyn-led pace onslaught exposing their batting frailties. Set 153 to win, Proteas’ openers Quinton de Kock (47) and Reeza Hendricks (44) helped secure victory with 124 balls to spare, leaving Australia with plenty to ponder […]