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Australia’s humiliation has been a year in the making
The signs were ominous from last summer, as two inexperienced bowling attacks made a mess of the top-order. The dramatic run-chase in Christchurch helped paper over some of the cracks.
Blazing moment of glory after hard road to stardom
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s journey to Test cricket is one of incredible hardship. And as he celebrated his century in Perth by pointing at the heavens, he had not only created a moment of glory for himself, but a moment that nobody watching will never forget.
Indian team and fans come roaring back in Perth
The large Indian crowd found their voice from the first time hero fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah beat the bat. By the end of day one, you could have mistaken the cauldron of Perth for that of Mumbai or Kolkata.
India’s Test captain fast-tracked for greatness
Indian great MS Dhoni marked out Jasprit Bumrah as a potential future captain before he’d even played a Test. The quirky fast bowler has proven more than up the challenge, growning into the most valuable commodity in Indian cricket.
Caught out covering India’s tour of Australia
Overzealous security. Watching training from the bushes. ‘Gate-crashing’ birthday parties. Covering the circus that is an Indian Test tour is full of challenges, but the last thing you want is to become the story yourself.
Falling in love with a cricketing nation in mourning
As an outsider making a first visit to Australia to cover India’s tour 10 years ago, the national outpouring of emotion after Phillip Hughes’ tragic death will stay with me forever.
Zeroes to heroes: why India need victory in Australia to win back fans
India’s Test series drubbing by New Zealand has not been taken well by the country’s cricket fanatics. But as the team arrive in Australia they’re only one famous victory away from being loved again.
Wrestle for Australia’s Test opener spot a battle royale
Australian eyes on which of four batsmen will be the last one standing in Mackay, while Indians hope fragile fast-bowling talent can handle the strain ahead of first Test.
Seeking a perfect match for an Indian summer
The alarming stats that show that replacing David Warner at the top of the order is not Australia’s biggest problem.
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