India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 4: Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravindra Jadeja toy with Aussie spirits; hosts take complete control in Ranchi
With a substantial lead of 152 in their kitty, India chose to declare the innings. The bowlers then went all out as Australia were tottering at 23 for 2 when stumps were drawn.
Mar 19, 2017, 17:58 PM IST
WATCH: Wriddhiman Saha silences Josh Hazlewood as India deflate Aussie spirits in Ranchi
Wriddhiman Saha likes to bat in silence, measuring every stroke and counting every singles.
Mar 19, 2017, 17:36 PM IST
Cheteshwar Pujara breaks Rahul Dravid's long-standing record of longest Test innings for an Indian
Sir Leonard Hutton holds the record overall having played 847 balls against Australia in 1938.
Mar 19, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
Wriddhiman Saha, Cheteshwar Pujara capitalise on DRS to make Australia toil – Watch Video
The wicketkeeper-batsman, who was on 19 at the time, called for a review and the ball-tracking technology revealed the delivery would have missed leg stump.
Mar 19, 2017, 13:11 PM IST
Murali Vijay lauds Cheteshwar Pujara's pressure handling, backs Virat Kohli to bounce back
The India opener said that centurion Pujara's ability to absorb pressure makes it easier for the other batsmen to play their natural game.
Mar 19, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 4 — As it happened...
At stumps on Day 3, India were 360/6 with Cheteshwar Pujara and Wriddhiman Saha batting on 130 and 18 respectively.
Mar 19, 2017, 08:45 AM IST
India vs Australia, Ranchi Test: Statistical highlights of Day 3
Virat Kohli has managed just 46 runs in five innings at an average of 9.20 in the current rubber -- his best being 15 in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test.
Mar 18, 2017, 23:55 PM IST
India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli makes a mockery of DRS-less Steve Smith — WATCH
Kohli's reaction to the review might have stemmed from the fact that he was given out on a similar circumstance in the last Test.
Mar 18, 2017, 20:49 PM IST
India vs Australia: Cheteshwar Pujara's Ranchi classic has everyone talking about Rahul Dravid
His sturdy, patient knock reminded everyone of Dravid. Comparing him to the legend, gratified fans took to Twitter with their heart-felt compliments.
Mar 18, 2017, 20:08 PM IST
Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test, Day 3 – Cheteshwar Pujara stands tall as India continue to fight back
Pujara's undefeated stay at the crease spanned six hours and 52 minutes and he faced 328 balls, hitting 17 boundaries. Giving him support at the other end at close was Wriddhiman Saha on 18 from 42 balls.
Mar 18, 2017, 17:32 PM IST
WATCH: Cheteshwar Pujara gets benefit of doubt as DRS drama continues after controversial call
Australia had their first unsuccessful review in the 39th over when their call for bat-pad against Vijay was turned down on Day 2.
Mar 18, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
Ranchi Test: Virat Kohli gets DRS bang on; WATCH Cheteshwar Pujara's catch to dismiss Shaun Marsh
It was good bat-pad shout, with Cheteshwar Pujara taking a sharp catch. But umpire dismissed the appeal, to the chagrin of Indian players.
Mar 16, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
India vs Australia: Virat Kohli & Co take deserving break after Bengaluru thriller
Third match of the series will be played at Ranchi, starting March 16.
Mar 10, 2017, 22:46 PM IST
REVEALED: Why Anil Kumble returned to bowling crease ahead of Ranchi Test — VIDEO
Pujara, in the video, revealed that it was done to simulate the bowling of Aussie bowlers Mitchell Starc and Steve O'Keefe — both left-handed bowlers.
Mar 10, 2017, 19:03 PM IST
Ind vs Aus: When Anil Kumble, the left-arm spinner, solved Cheteshwar Pujara's puzzle
He worked hard on his game following the Pune debacle and got the help of Kumble and fielding coach R Sridhar. O'Keefe had proved to be unplayable in Pune, ending with career-best figures of 12 for 70.
Mar 10, 2017, 17:02 PM IST
India vs Australia: Steve Smith's DRS-row reminds R Ashwin of Under-10 game — VIDEO
Ashwin completed a six-wicket haul to help India to a much needed win.
Mar 08, 2017, 22:06 PM IST
Pujara-Rahane partnership of 100 more runs will be worth 'gold': KL Rahul
Pujara produced a 173-ball 79, while Rahane hit 40 off 105 balls after opener Rahul had laid the foundation with a 85-ball 51 to help India reach 213 four four, leading Australia by 126 runs.
Mar 06, 2017, 22:18 PM IST
Bengaluru Test: Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane put hosts in charge with 126-run lead on Day 3
Seamer Josh Hazzlewood (3-37) was the tormentor for India as he accounted for Abhinav Mukund (16), Virat Kohli (15) and Ravindra Jadeja (2).
Mar 06, 2017, 18:27 PM IST
We will have a better gameplan in 2nd innings and are confident to bounce back, says Cheteshwar Pujara
Spinners did very well. You can see the run-rate, they were not able to score many runs. In a way it was victory for us. We bowled tight lines, even the lengths were very good. We bowled well and got six wickets but they did not score many runs."
Mar 05, 2017, 18:37 PM IST
India vs Australia: Everyone is talking about Abhinav Mukund, but why?
Former India opener Virender Sehwag reckoned that Tamil Nadu player was lucky to play this match.
Mar 04, 2017, 12:03 PM IST
