Jeff Thomson

Mumbai, Jun 1 () The key advise given by Australian pace legend Jeff Thomson to young Mumbai pacer Shardul Thakur, who has been picked in the 17-man Test touring party to the West Indies, is to maintain unbridled aggression as a bowler.

Mumbai, Jun 1 () Australian pace bowling great Jeff Thomson has been very impressed by rookie Mumbai pacer Shardul Thakur and said he would have been disappointed had the youngster not been picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.

Raipur, Jun 8 () A 23-year-old journalist, working with a private news channel, and his mother were killed in a road accident this morning near here.

Bengaluru, June 8 () Legendary Australian fast bowler Jeff Thomson feels it does not matter whether a foreigner or an Indian is made head coach as the national team will continue to be a strong side in the international arena.

Ahead of India's tour to Australia, the 68-year-old Jeff Thomson said tourists India will be able to "steamroll" the hosts with their world-class batting and bowling unit.

Former Australian great and legendary fast bowler Jeff Thomson feels Pat Cummins and co need to be patient against star India batter Virat Kohli ahead of the much-anticipated test series between India and Australia. According to Thomson, the Aussie bowlers need to get the star Indian batter out of his comfort zone.

Another match and another dazzling debut. India's happy problem of plenty found its newest addition in rookie pacer Prasidh Krishna -- a Brett Lee and masala dosa fan who got some top-notch guidance from none other than Jeff Thomson in his journey to the highest level.

Mumbai, Jul 20 () Mumbai Cricket Association's ongoing bowling scheme with the IDBI Federal Life Insurance has run into rough weather with the association refusing to entertain a third party as part of the deal.

Director General of Military Operations Lt. General Rajiv Ghai, during a press briefing, lauded Virat Kohli as his favourite cricketer after his Test retirement. Drawing parallels between cricket and national defence, Ghai highlighted India's robust air-defence system using an analogy from the 1974-75 Ashes series.

Australian fast bowling great Jeff Thomson has decided to auction his precious 'Baggy Green' cap and cricket vest to raise funds for the victims of the ongoing bushfire crisis in the country.

Legendary Aussie paceman Jeffrey Thomson, the fearsome fast bowler of 1970s, strongly feels that Australia will win the ICC World Cup at home.

A Bengali fan on the heady days when cricket was an addiction.

Jasprit Bumrah can't afford to play all three formats if he has to prolong his career since burdening the body with too much cricket will keep him injury prone, says Jeff Thomson, one of the greatest fast bowlers the world cricket has seen.

Australia's Jeff Thomson, who took 255 international wickets and was known for his speed in the game, was asked how can batsmen like Virat Kohli be countered, to which he said,"...there are ways to tackle top batsmen. I am not saying (for certain) you can control them, but just don't let them score for one or two overs and they may make a mistake."

Currently the number one ranked bowler in the ODIs, Jasprit Bumrah can 'burn opposition with raw pace,' former Australian pacer Jeff Thomson said. According to legendary Thomson, Kagiso Rabada will the be the bowler to watch out in the upcoming World Cup along with Bumrah.

England will not be able to retain their Ashes crown because of their fragile batting line-up and too much dependence on Kevin Pietersen, according to Australian pace legend Jeff Thomson.

Phil Hughes' death on the cricket field is a grim realization that hockey too has a potentially dangerous weapon that can maim or kill its players.

Former Australia captain and 'voice of cricket' Richie Benaud, who passed away in 2015, credited Shane Warne with reviving the art of spin bowling, particularly leg spin, after an era dominated by fast bowlers.

Legendary Australian fast bowler Jeff Thomson has ruled out any chance of England winning the Ashes urn despite the return of Andrew Flintoff who has been declared fit for his swan song Test.

India's tour of England earlier this year promised more than it delivered for the Indian team. Though Virat Kohli scored a mammoth 593 runs, India just couldn't seize the opportunities they created. The result was a 1-4 scoreline at the end of five Tests.

Australian fast bowling great Jeff Thomson lashed out at national selectors for lacking the courage to end opener Matthew Hayden's international career once and for all.

During the India-Australia pink-ball Test, a technical glitch falsely recorded Mohammed Siraj's delivery at 181.6 km/h. This sparked renewed interest in cricket's fastest bowlers. Shoaib Akhtar still holds the record at 161.3 km/h, followed by Brett Lee and Shaun Tait. Jeff Thomson and Mitchell Starc also achieved speeds exceeding 160 km/h.

As the Indian domestic cricket circuit tries to reinvent itself, Sachin Tendulkar suggested that every Ranji Trophy game should be played on two different pitches to prepare a better Test team for overseas assignments.

GR Viswanath - a magician, whose amiable personality reflected in the sweet timing of his batting - began his journey in first-class cricket 50 years ago on November 11, 1967.

Impressive as that may sound, the statistic could sit heavily on the youngster, who has worked with Australian pace merchants like Jeff Thomson and Glenn McGrath. The good thing is that he realises Prasidh Krishnawill have to work hard to ensure a long run in the highly competitive Indian dressing room.

Mitchell Starc's delivery to Rohit Sharma was mistakenly clocked at a record-breaking 176.5 kmph, sparking social media buzz. The actual speed was 140.8 kmph. This incident brings to mind the fastest recorded deliveries in ODI history, with Shoaib Akhtar leading the pack at 161.3 kmph.

Legendary fast bowler Jeff Thomson said Ricky Ponting's men will struggle during the Test tour of South Africa, as it is no better than a 'third-grade club side'.

India's 1983 World Cup hero, former all-rounder Mohinder Amaranth was honoured with the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2008-09 by the BCCI.