Ponting believes Test snub is inspiring Iyer to perform

The duo get the chance to go one better this year against Royal Challengers Bangalore, with Iyer’s match-winning innings of 87* from just 41 deliveries against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday helping the Kings earn their place in the final in what is Ponting’s first year as coach of the franchise. Iyer scored 243 runs … Read more

Ponting predicts returning India batter to thrive at Champions Trophy

But a serious back injury has hampered Iyer in recent times and it was only a late reprieve that allowed the 30-year-old to return to the international fold when he scored an excellent half-century to help propel India to victory in the opening ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday. ALSO READ – Iyer cameo … Read more

‘They’ll remind you if you lose’ – Not just any old game, says Shastri

India and Pakistan, slotted in Group A of the Champions Trophy, are set to face-off on February 23 in Dubai. The two teams had previously locked horns at the venue in an ICC tournament in 2021, when Pakistan registered a mammoth 10-wicket win. READ MORE – Talking Points from India’s Champions Trophy squad Shastri, however, … Read more

Ponting, Shastri share their stance on Bumrah Champions Trophy risk

Former India head coach Shastri, speaking on The ICC Review, warned against rushing Bumrah back, despite the boost he would provide India’s Champions Trophy campaign. “I think it’s high risk. There’s too much big cricket coming up for India,” he told Sanjana Ganesan on The ICC Review. “And at this stage of his [Bumrah’s] career, … Read more

Ponting Optimistic About Uncapped Australia Opener Konstas’ Debut

Archyde Emerging Talent Prepares for Test Against Cricket’s Elite Table of Contents 1. Emerging Talent Prepares for Test Against Cricket’s Elite 2. Young Batsman Faces Fierce Test Debut 3. A Cricketer’s Baptism by Fire 4. A Towering test Awaits Konstas 5. Ponting Backs Konstas to Embrace Challenge 6. Analyzing konstas’s Aggressive Approach A young cricketer … Read more