Language - | BGT 2023 | Not great idea to have Indore-like pitches, remarks Sunil Gavaskar Sunil Gavaskar has opined that producing pitches like the one used in Inore might backfire for the Indian team after the defeat in the third Test. He also added that there should always be a good balance between both the bat and the ball for a good contest to happen in the Test cricket. SportsCafe Desk |
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| BGT 2023 | Twitter reacts as Nathan Lyon guides Australia to nine-wicket win in Indore Test Australia pulled one back in the third Test of the series and also kept hopes of avoiding a series defeat alive with a nine-wicket win in Indore. Nathan Lyon was the star of the show for the visitors, taking 11 wickets in the match while Usman Khawaja set up a first-innings lead with a fifty. SportsCafe Desk |
 | BGT 2023 | Twitter reacts as Pujara's resilience on day 2 keeps India in contest After the visitors achieved a first-innings lead on the first day of the Indore Test, India have kept themselves alive in the fixture owing to Umesh Yadav’s reverse swing and Cheteshwar Pujara’s temperament. Pujara showed resilience scoring 59 runs and helped India post a total of 163 on Day 2. SportsCafe Desk |
 | BGT 2023 | Twitter reacts as Pujara serves Rohit with 78-meter six upon captain's command to go big Batters are expected to have watertight defences in Test cricket but aggression can be equally important to help create counter-attacks. Cheteshwar Pujara showcased both aspects of the game in Indore as he responded to Rohit Sharma’s request to be aggressive with a six after a long defensive haul. SportsCafe Desk |
 | BGT 2023 | Twitter lauds Rohit's sacrifice during horrible mix-up to save Pujara in his 100th Test Despite playing as teammates for decades, terrible mix-ups while running between the wickets occur even at the highest level of the game. However, Rohit Sharma on Sunday was mindful of the fact that Pujara was playing a landmark Test and thus sacrificed his own wicket after a miscommunication. SportsCafe Desk |
 | BGT 2023 | Twitter trolls Cheteshwar Pujara falling for duck twice in seven balls in his 100th Test Lack of courage in decision-making from the opposition often provides others let-offs. However, Cheteshawar Pujara, on his 100th Test, failed to make any use of it as he fell without scoring even after Australia’s hesitation to take the sole available DRS saved him on his second ball itself. SportsCafe Desk |
 | BGT 2023 | Twitter bashes Cheteshwar Pujara for gifting wicket to rookie Todd Murphy in bizarre way Fans usually have high expectations from designated batters and when they fail in a strange manner, especially in Tests, it often draws criticism. Cheteshwar Pujara became one such victim against Australia on Friday after his wicket in Nagpur at a crucial juncture took the spotlight. SportsCafe Desk |
 | BGT 2023 | Spin to win: Building up to the finely balanced Nagpur Test The beginning of the long-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy is around the corner as Rohit Sharma’s India are all set to lock horns with the high-flying Pat Cummins-led Australia in Nagpur. Let’s all pad up to witness two of the most brutal forces in this format going head-to-head for elusive glory. Ritam Chatterjee |
 | IND vs AUS | Always motivated to perform against better teams, remarks Cheteshwar Pujara Cheteshwar Pujara revealed he is looking forward to performing against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, stating he always gets motivated whenever he gets the opportunity to play against the heavyweights. Pujara would likely feature at No. 3 for India in the Nagpur Test, starting February 9. SportsCafe Desk |
 | BAN vs IND | Twitter reacts as Shakib al Hasan's experience comes to fore with pin-point accuracy in DRS call Shakib Al Hasan is one of the most experienced cricketers around the globe and his understanding of the game always turns out to be beneficial for Bangladesh. Shakib displayed it once again as he saved the team from the embarrassment of losing a review for LBW with pin-pint accuracy in judgment. SportsCafe Desk |