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Abhishek Sharma finds ‘a huge fan’ in ex-Australia World Cup winner: ‘You’d think he is under pressure but these are the guys you want…’ | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma finds ‘a huge fan’ in ex-Australia World Cup winner: ‘You’d think he is under pressure but these are the guys you want…’ | Cricket News

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3 min readMar 14, 2026 01:49 PM IST Abhishek Sharma’s 2026 T20 World Cup campaign had a bit of everything. He came into the tournament on the back of some red-hot form and then but a stomach infection that landed him in the hospital early in the tournament wreaked havoc on his performances in the next few games. Abhishek ended up not scoring a single run in the group stage and got scores of 15, 55, 10 and nine in the Super Eights and semifinal. However, Abhishek then played a crucial role in India’s win in the final by scoring 52 in 21 balls as part of a 98-run opening stand with Sanju Samson that came in just 7.1 overs. Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin has said that Abhishek is the kind of player you want in the big moments. “I’m a huge fan of Abhishek, and there was a lot of talk about his position throughout the tournament,” Haddin, who was an integral part of Australia’s 2015 World Cup-winning squad, said on the Willow …

“I Got So Angry”: Ex-Australia Star Livid At Youngster After Duck vs India In Semi-Final

“I Got So Angry”: Ex-Australia Star Livid At Youngster After Duck vs India In Semi-Final

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Former Australian wicket-keeping great Ian Healy has questioned the tactical acumen of Cooper Connolly, saying he was “angry” with the way the opener handled India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Shami in the Champions Trophy semifinal in Dubai. Connolly, a late addition to the Australian squad and a surprise pick to open the batting against Rohit Sharma’s side ahead of Jake Fraser-McGurk in the last-four clash on Tuesday, was dismissed for a nine-ball duck by Shami. India defeated Steve Smith’s side by four wickets with Virat Kohli’s brilliance shining through on a slow wicket to make the final. “I got so angry. (Opening partner) Travis Head was gesturing about how slow the wicket was to his partner (in Connolly),” said Healy on SEN Radio. Australia were expecting Connolly to rise to the occasion, but the batter, playing only his fourth ODI, edged it behind the stumps. “Cooper Connolly just kept swinging. In those conditions, you have to work the ball around into gaps and not swing (for the fences). He faced nine balls for nought. …

‘If India Don’t Reach Final…’: Ex-Australia Star’s Big Warning For Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of Champions Trophy Semis

‘If India Don’t Reach Final…’: Ex-Australia Star’s Big Warning For Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of Champions Trophy Semis

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After beating New Zealand in the last group stage match of Champions Trophy 2025, Team India is all set to face the mighty Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday in Dubai. Australia, who are known for handling pressure situations with ease, are once again standing in India’s way to an ICC title. Rohit Sharma and co will now look to settle the scores for the heartbreaking ODI World Cup 2023 final loss. Ahead of this high voltage clash, former Australia cricketer Brad Haddin stated that Team India is under a lot of pressure of winning the semis at any cost. After refusing to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, India’s every game was scheduled in Dubai. Playing at the same venue throughout the tournament, many former cricketers, including Australia’s regular skipper Pat Cummins also spoke about having an upper hand over the other teams. Haddin stated that having all the playing conditions in their favour, India cannot afford to lose the semis. “India are in the unique position that they’ve played every …

Ex-Australia captain makes bold ‘Rohit Sharma’ prediction for Champions Trophy: ‘He’s back in form’

Ex-Australia captain makes bold ‘Rohit Sharma’ prediction for Champions Trophy: ‘He’s back in form’

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Rohit Sharma roared back in form in the recently-concluded three-match ODI series against England. The 37-year-old scored a century in the second ODI. The pressure was mounting on the Indian captain after a disastrous Test series against Australia. However, Rohit showed his class to register the three-figure score. Michael Clarke has made a bold ‘Rohit Sharma’ prediction for the upcoming Champions Trophy. (PTI) Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has now backed Rohit Sharma to emerge as the leading run-scorer in the upcoming Champions Trophy, which begins February 19 in Karachi. India are in Group A alongside hosts Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh. Rohit Sharma and co begin their campaign on February 20 in Dubai against Bangladesh. “Well, I am saying India is going to win (Champions Trophy). I am going to go with their captain, who’s back in form. I am going to say Rohit Sharma—leading run scorer in the tournament,” Clarke said on the latest episode of Beyond23 Cricket Podcast. “It’s good to see him making runs again. I think India need him for …

“Sri Lanka, Unfortunately…”: Ex-Australia Captain’s Brutal Take Ahead Of 2nd Test

“Sri Lanka, Unfortunately…”: Ex-Australia Captain’s Brutal Take Ahead Of 2nd Test

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Ahead of the second Test against Australia at Galle, former Australian captain Tim Paine said that he does not see Lankan Lions coming any close to the visitors on any surface. The second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia will take place at Galle from February 6 onwards. With Australia, already having booked a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), leading 1-0, Sri Lanka would like to bow out of their most successful WTC campaign on a high. Ahead of the match, SEN cited Paine as heaping praises on Australia’s all-round performance in the first Test, which they won by an innings and 242 runs. “I think Steve Smith said himself in the post-game press conference that the performance was close to flawless,” Paine told SEN. “That is from Travis Head at the start, Usman Khawaja controlling most of that innings, Steve Smith coming out and playing like the wizard he is in those conditions, and then Josh Inglis on debut to score a Test match 100 is a really special …

“Rohit Sharma Has Earned Right To…”: Ex-Australia Skipper Delivers Sensational Verdict

“Rohit Sharma Has Earned Right To…”: Ex-Australia Skipper Delivers Sensational Verdict

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Former Australia captain Michael Clarke says India skipper Rohit Sharma has earned the right to walk away from Test cricket on his own terms notwithstanding his barren run with the bat Down Under. Pressure has been gradually building on Rohit who is yet to play a knock of significance in the three Tests he has played so far in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Another stalwart in the team, Virat Kohli, is also facing the heat for repeatedly falling to balls outside the off-stump in the series. “You see that with a number of players — to some people the captaincy helps for others it doesn’t. I certainly think he’ll plat at Sydney. I don’t think they’ll drop him. I think Rohit has earned the right and he’s captain. When you are captain you get a little more leeway as well,” Clarke told ESPN ahead of the fifth Test beginning on Friday. “But those numbers don’t read great. But they’ll allow Rohit to walk away on his own terms. No idea if Sydney will be …

Ex-Australia Star Backs ‘Genius’ All-Rounder Nitish Reddy For Promotion In Sydney Test

Ex-Australia Star Backs ‘Genius’ All-Rounder Nitish Reddy For Promotion In Sydney Test

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Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India’s young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been underrated throughout the BGT series and rooted for his promotion in the batting order. Nitish has introduced himself to the world with swagger in style in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the first innings of the Boxing Day Test, when India found itself reduced to 191/6, Nitish set the MCG ablaze with a memorable performance. He toyed with Australian bowlers and delivered a swashbuckling performance in ‘Pushpa’ style to celebrate his fifty. He didn’t slow down from there, instead upped the ante to convert it into his maiden Test ton. With emotions and prayers resonating at the MCG, Nitish chipped the ball away for a four, planted his bat on the ground and celebrated his first century for India in Test colours. “Reddy, this young kid batting at number eight, is a genius. I think he has definitely got to bat seven if not six. He has been India’s leading run-scorer, 21 years of age, unbelievable. He has been …

CSK Great Roasted By Ex-Australia Star For Defending Rishabh Pant’s Shot Selection: “Assistant…”

CSK Great Roasted By Ex-Australia Star For Defending Rishabh Pant’s Shot Selection: “Assistant…”

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Mark Waugh and Mike Hussey had contrasting takes on Rishabh Pant’s shot selection.© AFP Former Australia batter Mark Waugh and Mike Hussey had contrasting takes on India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant‘s shot selection, which led to his dismissal on Day 3 of the ongoing Boxing-Day Test. Pant’s innings of 28 ended when he over-balanced while attempting a ramp shot off Scott Boland‘s delivery, only to be caught by Nathan Lyon at third man. It was a big moment in the match as Pant and Ravindra Jadeja had put on a decent partnership following India’s late collapse on Day 2. Pant was criticised for his shot selection by fans and experts, including Australia great Waugh, who questioned his approach especially with his team in a precarious position. “That’s an awful shot when his team needed him to make an innings. I get it he’s an aggressive player and I want to see him be aggressive but you’ve still got to have some boundaries with the shots you play. There’s got to be a level of …

“Nathan Lyon Is A Taklu”: Ex-Australia Star’s Funny Comment Leaves Everyone In Splits

“Nathan Lyon Is A Taklu”: Ex-Australia Star’s Funny Comment Leaves Everyone In Splits

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Nathan Lyon on Day 3 of India vs Australia 4th Test.© AFP A funny conversation between former Australia cricketers Adam Gilchrist and Kerry O’Keefe is going viral on social media. The two ex-stars were in the commentarty during the India vs Australia 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when the hilarious incident took place. Gilchrist heard the word “bald eagle” on the stump mic and he didn’t waste time to poke fun at his fellow commentator O’Keefe. “Sure, it’s Nathan Lyon, they’re referring to and not you Kerry O’Keefe,” said Gilchrist. While responding to the funny statement, O’Keefe said, “In Hindi, it’s Taklu, because I posted my joke from a cricket show, and the Indians on Twitter responded with ‘Who is the taklu?’ on the end, and I thought a picture of this shocking word about me. I looked it up in Hindi, It’s a bald man. So Nathan Lyon is a taklu.” “Nathan Lyon is a taklu” Kerry O’Keefe pic.twitter.com/hkCmzA8aW2 — Himanshu (@HIMANSHU_333333) December 28, 2024 The interaction between …

“Booted Him Out”: Ex-Australia Star On Shubman Gill’s Axing From India’s Playing XI

“Booted Him Out”: Ex-Australia Star On Shubman Gill’s Axing From India’s Playing XI

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The fourth Test turned out to be the first game in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in which the Indian cricket team decided to enter with two spinners. While Ravindra Jadeja was already a part of India’s playing XI from the third game in Brisbane, it was Washington Sundar, who was roped in as a second spinner in the playing XI. India played the first three games of the series with lone spinners in R Ashwin, Sundar and Jadeja, respectively. There was change of plans for the visitors during the fourth game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and it was Shubman Gill who got dropped from the playing XI. Former Australia all-rounder Mark Waugh has criticised the Indian cricket team for its selection. “When Shubman Gill hurt his finger, they were desperate to bring him in, and now they have booted him out, and wanted an extra bowling option. Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy both can bowl and obviously Gill can’t,” Waugh said saying on commentary. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar also criticized Rohit …