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NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed the pitch rating of Indore's Holkar Stadiumto 'below average' from 'poor' following a BCCI appeal. The stadium hosted the…

Lacking bite: Axar has picked up just one wicket in three Tests in this series. | Photo Credit: AFP What’s the issue with Axar Patel’s bowling? Where has that bite off the pitch disappeared?…

The pitch at the Holkare Cricket Stadium in Indore, the venue of the third Test. | Photo Credit: Getty Images In a blow to India and the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association, Match Referee…

If only! Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli seem to be discussing what could have gone wrong. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Disappointment was writ large on Rohit Sharma’s visage. The defeat at the…

Pulling together: Australian players celebrate the fall of an Indian wicket on Thursday. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The satisfaction of a Test win in conditions suiting the opposition…

India got hammered by nine wickets inside three days as Australia won the third Test in Indore on Friday to cut the home team's lead in the four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy to 2-1 and book…

Picture of delight: Lyon underlined why teammates call him GOAT with a masterly display of spin bowling. Here he celebrates Jadeja’s dismissal. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Not for nothing…

NEW DELHI: Win the toss and bat first. That usually has been the norm in India for Test cricket by and large. To make the best use of the conditions is every captain's first thought process…

Golden opportunity: Mayank Agarwal, who has been among the runs will be keen to make this match count as he bides his comeback to the national team. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Even as…

Still in the air: Even though the team management is yet to take a call on his inclusion, Gill makes sure he is match-ready. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy From the broad glass panes of the…