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Saikat Ghosh

Saikat Ghosh has seven years of experience in covering sports for various media houses such as Indian Express.com, Press Trust of India and CNN-News18. He currently works for News18.com where he covers cricket for Cricketnext.com. As a desk editor and writer/reporter, he has played a key role in the extensive coverage of two ICC Cricket World Cups, Two T20 World Cups and six IPLs.

- Cricketnext
- February 16, 2023, 16:19 IST
Pujara At 100: Middle Order Legend, Cult Hero, Saurashtra Cricketer Braces for Century
When he walks out to bat against Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium in the second Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, it would be Pujara 3.0 that would be on display.
- Cricketnext
- February 11, 2023, 15:30 IST
IND vs AUS: Aussie Horror Show In Front of Full House, Venue: VCA, Duration: Little More Than Two Hours
The delivery that Labuscghagne got from Jadeja was too good but what about Alex Carey or Matt Renshaw? The former was guilty of putting up his hands up too soon.
- Cricketnext
- February 11, 2023, 11:43 IST
IND vs AUS: Axar Patel 84 Helps India Reach 400 As Lead Crosses 200 On Turner At Nagpur
Earlier Shami (37 off 47) counter-attacked and send Aussie spinners on a leather hunt. India quickly built on their first innings lead and managed to extend it past 200 runs in the first innings.
- Cricketnext
- February 11, 2023, 10:18 IST
IND vs AUS: BCCI Releases Unseen Footage from Rahul Dravid's Motivational Speech to Debutantes SKY, KS Bharat
While Suryakumar replaced injured battter Shreyas Iyer in the Indian middle-order, Bharat was roped into the Test side after wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was ruled out of the entire series following a tragic car accident.
- Cricketnext
- February 09, 2023, 11:55 IST
Border Gavaskar Trophy: Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith Forge Rescue Act Before Lunch After Early Stutter
Mohammed Shami had reduced Australia 2/2 before Steve Smith (19 off 74) and Labuschagne (47 off 110) forged a solid stand to help Australia come back into the match.
- Cricketnext
- February 09, 2023, 11:17 IST
Border Gavaskar Trophy: Rahul Dravid's 'Aggressive' Celebrations Steals the Show As Mohammed Siraj Gets Usman Khawaja | WATCH
India Head Coach Rahul Dravid remains calm usually but wouldn't mind showing his emotions quite openly when it comes to crunch situation.
- Cricketnext
- February 09, 2023, 10:15 IST
Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Mohammed Shami Gets David Warner With 'Peach' | WATCH
Earlier, Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, however, the decision seemed to have backfired.
- Cricketnext
- February 09, 2023, 09:52 IST
Border Gavaskar Trophy: KS Bharat Gets Hug from Mother Moments After Test Debut | Pic Goes Viral
All in all, getting a Test debut is a moment of pride for any Indian cricketer and Bharat was no exception. Earlier Rohit Sharma revealed that Bharat will make Test debut.
- Cricketnext
- February 08, 2023, 12:41 IST
Rohit Sharma, Ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy Opener, Says: 'Will Miss Rishabh Pant, But We Have Guys...'
The Border Gavaskar Trophy is set to start on February 9 in Nagpur. Ahead of the series opener, skipper Rohit Sharma again spoke about Rishabh Pant, but said team has resources to fill his slot.
- Cricketnext
- February 08, 2023, 11:18 IST
Border Gavaskar Trophy: Marnus Labuschagne Watched Michael Clarke Conquer India On Television, Will He Do It Now?
One of the key batters in the Australian middle order, Marnus Labuschagne is expected to do what Michael Clarke did in India back in 2004-05. Clarke was the top scorer in the series where Indian batters struggled in familiar conditions.
- Cricketnext
- February 08, 2023, 10:25 IST
'He Is Willing To Bowl Ugly'-Marnus Labuschagne Bracing For Chess Battle With Ravi Ashwin
Ahead of the series opener against India, Australia middle order batter spoke at length on the spinner he is looking forward to face the most: Ravichandran Ashwin.
- Cricketnext
- February 05, 2023, 14:31 IST
'So Much Insecurity': Harbhajan Singh Gets Slammed By Cricket Fans For Possible Cheeky Dig At Ravi Ashwin
Harbhajan represented India in 103 Tests, and was the first bowler from the country to take a Test hat-trick. His last appearance in the longest format came in 2015, following which he lost his place in the side due to inconsistent performances.
- Cricketnext
- February 05, 2023, 10:32 IST
Border Gavaskar Trophy: Josh Hazlewood Reportedly Ruled Out for First Two Tests
Meanwhile, according to a report, the fast bowler is yet to recover from the Achilles injury on his left leg, which he picked up after bowling in the Sydney Test last month.
- Cricketnext
- February 05, 2023, 10:10 IST
'India Will Win'-Staunch Critic Gives Predictions Ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy
India will be up against Australia in the opening Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur. Ahead of the series opener former England skipper gave out his predictions.
- Cricketnext
- February 05, 2023, 09:21 IST
Pakistan Cricketer Asks Anchor To Change Topic As He Calls Gautam Gambhir Names: 'Karele Ka First Cousin, Rajpal Yadav Ka Bhai...'
Gambhir has been an intensely disliked figure in Pakistan. Over the years, several Pakistan news anchors have taken pleasure in engaging Gambhir in live TV debates. Some of them didn’t think twice before taking potshots.

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