Australia tour of India 2018/19

India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

Dhawan puts doubts to rest with signature century

Questions were raised about his lean patch, and he answered them in his trademark style, with a career-best 115-ball 143
May 08, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi

0-2 to 3-2 - Australia script a comeback to remember

Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja top the charts at the end of Australia's memorable series win
May 06, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi

'Pretty clear' about our XI for the World Cup - Virat Kohli

The Indian captain said that Australia played with "more passion, hunger and heart" in the last three games and were deserving series winners
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi

From 0-2 down, Khawaja, Zampa, Cummins and Handscomb stun India

Kohli says "India close to playing their ideal World Cup XI" as they leave out Chahal for Jadeja's allround abilities
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Delhi

A series decider and a marker flag for teams

The match in Delhi takes on significance in indicating where India and Australia are in their in terms of their bid to lift the World Cup trophy
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi

Destroyer Alex Carey embraces finisher's role

Australia's limited-overs vice-captain buoyed by tour success; believes team peaking well ahead of the World Cup
May 07, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi

Rishabh Pant returns home for final World Cup examination

Time is running out and he's under immense scrutiny. Time will tell if Delhi ODI is make or break with the big prize looming
May 06, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

Australia's Ashton Turner fulfills Scorchers finisher role to burn India

On only his second ODI appearance, Ashton Turner announced himself as a man for the big occasion
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

Kohli questions DRS, says 'it's not consistent at all'

The India captain said it had become a 'talking point every game' and that a review that didn't go their way was a "game-changer moment"
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

Turner 195.34 as Australia complete their highest chase

Stats highlights from the fourth ODI in Mohali, where Australia broke a whole host of records
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

'AT was incredible!'

Twitter was abuzz with reactions to Australia's stunning chase in Mohali, and Ashton Turner's match-winning 43-ball 84 not-out
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

All the chances 'sloppy' India missed in the field

A list of the missed stumpings and catches India put down that led to a four-wicket loss in Mohali
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

Dhawan puts doubts to rest with signature century

Questions were raised about his lean patch, and he answered them in his trademark style, with a career-best 115-ball 143
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

Handscomb, Turner, Khawaja stun India in dewy Mohali

Stoinis' hand injury meant another game for Ashton Turner, while Behrendorff replaced Lyon
May 08, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

Hot on Tendulkar's heels - Kohli's race towards 50 ODI hundreds

Virat Kohli is a phenomenal batsman in ODIs, and here are the numbers to prove it
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

Changes on the cards for India as Australia look to pull level

A close contest wasn't really expected when the ODI series kicked off, but it's played out beautifully so far, and can only get more interesting
May 07, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali

Four questions for India to address before the series ends

India have all of two ODIs to identify their most balanced XI, but they have quite a few questions to answer
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi

MS Dhoni rested for final two ODIs against Australia

India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar said they will also keep track of Mohammed Shami's fitness, who hurt himself during the third ODI
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi

'Don't want to see any more collapses' - Virat Kohli

The India captain stressed that their priority for the final two games would be to arrest their top-order collapses that have been troubling them in this ODI series
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi

Aaron Finch dismissal brings ball-tracking back in focus

The replay showed the ball pitching on leg stump, when it had pitched on middle stump
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi

India players sport 'special cap' to honour Pulwama attack victims

The team also decided to donate all their match fees for this ODI to the National Defence Fund.
May 06, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi

Kohli 123 in vain as bowlers help pull one back for Australia

Expecting dew to play a major role, India chose to field in Ranchi. Virat Kohli expected better conditions for batting than in the first two ODIs
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi

Nathan Lyon comes in from the ODI cold to press his World Cup claims

Dhoni is gearing up for another World Cup, but there are whispers that the third ODI against Australia could be Dhoni's last international in his hometown
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi

Bhuvneshwar back as India aim to sew up series

Having dug deep into their reserves all series, India will be looking to do more of the same in Ranchi against Australia
May 06, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi

One last time? Nervous Ranchi abuzz as Dhoni comes home

Dhoni is gearing up for another World Cup, but there are whispers that the third ODI against Australia could be Dhoni's last international in his hometown
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur

'I was waiting for it' - Vijay Shankar on bowling the last over

The 28-year old debuted in ODIs only two months ago and yet he was given the ball with 10 runs to defend and he did it in some style
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur

Shikhar Dhawan's patchy form posing difficult questions for India

Since the Asia Cup in UAE, the opener has managed a mere 376 runs in 15 innings at 26.85. Has he become a concern for the Indian think thank?
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur

Kohli and Vijay Shankar bring up India's 500th ODI victory

Australia's captain Aaron Finch won the toss and chose to send India in to bat in the second ODI in Nagpur
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur

Australia need to find the right tempo to challenge India

The visitors' bowling attack caused some problems for India but once the hosts' middle order settled down, there weren't too many hiccups
May 06, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur

Aaron Finch needs a break, not the sack

Australia's limited-overs captain is in a batting rut which is becoming a serious issue as the team tries to prepare for the World Cup
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur

How Adam Zampa married style with substance

The legspinner has claimed the prized scalp of Virat Kohli four times in nine international innings but he knows he needs to do well against others also
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad

India 99 for 4, Kohli to Shastri: "This is good"

The captain said that gave the lower-middle order an opportunity to deal with the pressure of a run-chase
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad

The secret to Shami's recent rise in one-day cricket

The fast bowler used to be rather inconsistent in white-ball cricket but he's addressed that to such an extent that he's become a strong contender to make India's World Cup XI
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad

Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni steer India home after wobble

India strengthened their lower middle order by playing both Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav, while Australia handed a debut to Ashton Turner
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad

Search for ideal XI continues as India and Australia square off in Hyderabad

Australia have confirmed that Alex Carey will keep wicket, while India may look to try out KL Rahul with only five ODIs left before the World Cup
May 06, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad

Under-pressure Aaron Finch has a 'balancing act' on his hands

The Australia captain is pleased with Glenn Maxwell's form and excited about seeing new boy Ashton Turner bat in ODIs
May 07, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad

IPL won't impact World Cup selection - Virat Kohli

He also made it clear India won't compromise on their bowling attack just to give World Cup aspirants game time
May 07, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Bengaluru

India suffer their third T20I series whitewash

Glenn Maxwell, meanwhile, has joined Colin Munro on three T20I hundreds, behind only Rohit Sharma's four
May 06, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Bengaluru

Glenn Maxwell century helps Australia beat India 2-0

Kaul returns to T20I side for the first time after England tour in July
May 04, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Bengaluru

India ponder options after series-winning streak ends

Australia's display with the ball was diligent, but issues still remain with their batting
May 05, 2024
India in Australia, 2nd T20I

Pat Cummins is happy with where he's at, with ball in hand and at No. 8

The No. 1 bowler in Test cricket is hoping to get better with the white ball, especially in the death overs
May 06, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Visakhapatnam

Nathan Coulter-Nile and Glenn Maxwell make the difference in low-scoring thriller

The visitors handed Peter Handscomb his first T20I cap and picked four frontline quicks
May 06, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Visakhapatnam

T20 prelude to World Cup prep as India and Australia meet again

India have brought back Virat Kohli for this T20I series but the key factor could be how Australia combat the wristspinners
May 07, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Visakhapatnam

More ODIs ahead of World Cup would've been logical - Virat Kohli

The Indian captain has also sounded a warning about not slipping into 'bad habits' during the IPL, which could affect players' World Cup readiness
May 07, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Visakhapatnam

Finch hopes to build on 'improvements' from home summer

Australia's limited-overs captain also stressed on the importance of BBL in having his squad game ready in India
May 06, 2024

Whom should India try before the World Cup squad announcement deadline?

Give Rishabh Pant a shot? Get Ajinkya Rahane back in for English conditions? Or keep the faith in Vijay Shankar?
May 04, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, day 2

Ashwin reminds the world of his worth

If he takes 11 more wickets by the time Perth is done, he will be the joint-fastest to the 350 mark. Yet Ashwin's Test record bears a big asterisk, only because of perceptions around his work away from home
May 04, 2024