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AUS vs IND, Perth Weather and Pitch Report: How will ‘unseasonal’ rain affect the 1st Test? | Cricket News – Times of India

A general view of the Optus Stadium in Perth. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia kicks off on Friday at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With both teams vying for crucial points to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final next year, the opening match is set to be a pivotal encounter. Australia currently leads the WTC standings, closely followed by India, making this series critical for both sides.Border-Gavaskar TrophyWeather forecast and its impactThe weather in Perth could play a significant role in shaping the dynamics of the match. According to AccuWeather, the eve of the match is expected to be cloudy with a 20% chance of rain in the afternoon. While conditions are predicted to improve by evening, showers ar...
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‘Virat Kohli has said to me that … ‘: Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals tough talk ahead of India’s 1st Test against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli (Photo Credits: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has expressed his admiration for the veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli, acknowledging his consistency and discipline both on and off the field.Jaiswal, 22, has been in touch with Kohli since he started playing for India, seeking guidance on how to manage himself and maintain discipline in his daily routines to sustain a prolonged career."When I started playing like senior cricket, I did speak to Virat Paji that how he managed himself. Paji has said to me that if I want to play all that cricket, then I have to be disciplined in my daily routines and follow the process," Jaiswal told BCCI. "So I have seen him doing the stuff consistently day by day. Actually seeing him, it motivates m...
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Argentina star equals Diego Maradona’s record, joins Lionel Messi and Gabriel Batistuta in elite list | Football News – Times of India

Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, and Diego Maradona (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Argentina superstar Lautaro Martinez etched his name in Argentine football history by scoring the solitary goal against Peru, equaling the legendary Diego Maradona's tally of 32 goals for the national team. The 27-year-old striker is now just one goal shy of surpassing Maradona and securing the fifth spot in Argentina's all-time top scorers list, led by Lionel Messi with an impressive 112 goals.Martinez's second-half volley proved decisive as Argentina solidified their position at the top of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Peru on Wednesday. The striker acknowledged the team's exceptional year, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement and recognizing the challenges that co...
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IPL auction: Accelerated process to begin from player 117 | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: In order to speed up the IPL 2025 mega auction process in Jeddah on November 24 & 25, the BCCI will have an accelerated process which will start after 116 players have been sold. The 117th in the list is Ricky Bhui.In a communication to the franchises last week, the BCCI wrote, "For your planning purposes please note, subject to timings it is envisaged that the accelerated process will start after player No. 116. The first accelerated process will cover all the players from 117-574. Franchises will be asked to nominate a set number of players from this group by 10 PM on the evening of Nov 24. Once these players (117-574) have been presented, franchises will be requested to submit the names of players (unpresented/ unsold) from all those on the full list of 574 for further accel...
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‘Champions Trophy in the house’: Shoaib Akhtar overjoyed with ‘beauty’ amid India-Pakistan standoff | Cricket News – Times of India

Shoaib Akhtar (Photo Credits: @shoaib100mph on X) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently took centre stage as he joined the Champions Trophy tour in Pakistan, displaying his excitement for the prestigious ICC tournament set to take place in 2025. Sharing a moment of pride on social media, Akhtar posted a photo on platform X (formerly Twitter), captioned: “Landed back in Pakistan to this beauty. Champions Trophy in the house!!”Despite the celebratory mood, the road to hosting the Champions Trophy remains steeped in uncertainty. Tensions persist over whether the tournament will occur in Pakistan, feature a hybrid model, or be shifted entirely. The debate gained momentum when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) th...
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‘Where is Shardul Thakur?’: Harbhajan Singh questions all-rounder selection ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Harbhajan Singh (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh voiced his concerns about the team's composition ahead of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.Team India is reportedly considering giving all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy his first Test cap in the opening match. Nitish has received an unexpected call-up after his recent debut in T20 Internationals against Bangladesh.Border-Gavaskar TrophyHarbhajan Singh, during a discussion on Jatin Sapru's YouTube channel, emphasized the limited experience in Reddy's first-class career. The 21-year-old has played 23 matches, accumulating 779 runs at an average of 21.05 and claiming 56 wickets at an average of 26.98. Harbhajan questioned the decision to place such a crucial responsibil...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Yash Dayal replaces injured Khaleel Ahmed in reserves

“Yash Dayal was originally supposed to play the A Test but was sent to South Africa. If Khaleel can’t bowl, then there was no point in keeping him back,” a BCCI source said. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Left-arm seam bowler Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle.Dayal, who was added to the Test squad during the Bangladesh series, was in South Africa for the T20I series but didn't play a single match. He flew directly to Perth from Johannesburg after Khaleel developed a niggle and was unable to bowl in the nets. The medical team advised the Rajasthan left-armer rest and hence it was decided that Dayal would fly in while ...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: WACA curator doesn’t expect Perth pitch to develop ‘snake cracks’, amid heavy rain

Perth has witnessed rain over the past few days, and the pitch was covered for the whole day on Tuesday (November 19, 2024), cutting down preparation time for the curator. File | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan WACA head curator Isaac McDonald said on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) that the unusual rain in Perth has impacted the pitch preparation for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and though he doesn’t expect the surface to develop “snake cracks”, there will still be plenty of bounce and carry.The surface at the Optus Stadium or at the nearby WACA ground is known for its pace and bounce, and when the cracks open up in dry conditions, it provides more assistance to the seamers besides bringing the spin...
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Ravi Shastri picks two Indian players who can give Australia major headache in Border Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo of Ravi Shastri (Getty Images) The Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is less than 48 hours away, and Ravi Shastri is one who knows the inside-out of a tour of Australia both as a former all-rounder and former India coach. In the latest episode of the 'The ICC Review', Shastri picked the Indian and Australian players to watch out for.Australia will host India for a five-match BGT beginning Perth on November 22, where India will not just defend the trophy but also try to stay in the top two of the World Test Championship (WTC) table after conceding their top spot to Australia after the 0-3 whitewash at home against New Zealand.Shastri, who was India's coach during the historic triumphs on the last two tours of Australia, said Yashasvi Jaiswal among the batters and Jasprit Bumrah among ...
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Broadcaster has said no to hybrid Champions Trophy, claims former Pakistan batter | Cricket News – Times of India

File image of India captain Rohit Sharma shaking hands with former Pakistan captain Babar Azam (Photo Source: X) As the impasse over the Champions Trophy hosting and scheduling continues, former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has claimed that the tournament's official broadcaster has said 'no' to the hybrid model or to have India and Pakistan in different pools. After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan -- the designated hosts of the tournament, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a tough stance with strong objection to a hybrid model, which will allow India to play their matches at a neutral venue, while the rest of tournament is hosted in Pakistan.In fact, the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has gone on record to say that the hybrid...
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‘Whenever Pant is around…’: Ravindra Jadeja highlights Rishabh’s impact on Team India | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday opened up about the invaluable role Rishabh Pant plays in the Indian cricket team.Reflecting on his impact, Jadeja highlighted Pant's energy while speaking to 7 Cricket, terming him as one of the best wicketkeeper-batters in the country at the moment."He is a very exciting cricketer. Whenever Pant is around in the team, he always makes everyone laugh; he is one of the best," Jadeja said.Pant, who was the hero of the final Test win at Gabba in 2021, is in exceptional form this time as well, and the excitement surrounding him continues to grow among both Australian and Indian fans ahead of the five-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting in Perth on November 22.India likely to hand two debuts...
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Watch: Coach Harendra, women’s hockey team celebrate in style after becoming ACT champions | Hockey News – Times of India

Photo Source: Hockey India video grab NEW DELHI: Harendra Singh was re-appointed the Indian women's hockey team's coach earlier this year, and he achieved his first objective on Wednesday by guiding the team to winning the Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir, Bihar, to retain their crown. In a pulsating final, the hosts defeated China 1-0, with tournament's top goal-scorer Deepika scoring the only goal of the game with a reverse hit off a set-piece in the 31st minute. She finished the event with 11 goals and was named the 'Player of the Tournament'. After the match, the team gathered in the centre of the pitch as Harendra joined them to celebrate the triumph.WATCHIt is India's third ACT title, having previously won it in 2016 and 2023. In the earlier match on Wednesday for the third-place, Ja...
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Yash Dayal replaces injured Khaleel Ahmed in reserves for Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

PERTH: Left-arm seam bowler Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle.Dayal, who was added in the Test squad during the Bangladesh series, was in South Africa for the T20I series but didn't play a single match.He flew directly to Perth from Johannesburg after Khaleel developed a niggle and was unable to bowl in the nets.India Need to Take a Big Call on the Pace Bowling Department for Perth TestThe medical team advised the Rajasthan left-armer to rest and hence it was decided that Dayal would fly in while Khaleel fly back home."It was a like for like replacement because the Indian team needs to do simulation for Mitchell Starc. Dayal was originally supposed to play the A Test but was sent to South Afri...
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Deepika stars as India retain women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey title with win over China | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young forward Deepika emerged as the standout performer, scoring a brilliant reverse hit goal that helped India secure their women's Asian Champions Trophy title with a 1-0 victory over Olympic silver medallists China in an intense final in Rajgir, Bihar on Wednesday.Deepika netted the decisive goal from a penalty corner in the 31st minute, concluding the tournament as the leading scorer with 11 goals. India had previously defeated China 3-0 during the league phase.This victory marked India's third ACT championship, following their successes in 2016 and 2023. The Indian squad now shares the distinction of being the most successful team in the tournament's history alongside South Korea, both having won three titles.Japan secured the third position by defeating Malaysia 4-1 in the...
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Pranav Pant keen to make most of maiden India U-19 call-up

Pranav Pant. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement He is a left-hand batter. He is from Delhi. His surname is Pant. That’s perhaps reason enough to get excited about Pranav Pant, an all-rounder who recently earned his maiden India U-19 call-up for the U-19 Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates beginning on November 29. Pranav, a top-order batter who also bowls left-arm medium-pace, has been rewarded for his impressive displays in Delhi’s U-19 set-up over the past year. “This India U-19 call up gives me extra motivation. I have been wanting to play for India U-19 for the last couple of years. Now that I have got a chance, I hope to do well,” Pranav told The Hindu over phone on Tuesday night.Not surprisingly...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Speedster Hazlewood upbeat ahead of first Test

Josh Hazlewood of Australia celebrates dismissing Cheteshwar Pujara of India during day four of the second match in the Test series between Australia and India at Perth Stadium on December 17, 2018 in Perth, Australia. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Josh Hazlewood seemed happy with the pitch on offer here at the Optus Stadium. “I love playing here in Perth, the wicket is always a nice one to bowl pace on, bouncy, perhaps a few cracks later in the game. The first Test of the summer is always exciting,” the Australian speedster said in the lead-up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series commencing here on Friday. There is a quiet hunger in the squad to wrest the trophy back as Australia has often emerged second ...
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Pitch for Perth Test: No ‘big snake WACA cracks’ but expect ‘variable bounce’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald and assistant coach Daniel Vettori talking to the ground staff at the Optus Stadium (Getty Images) The unseasonal rain in Perth hasn't allowed the ground staff at the Optus Stadium to prepare the pitch for the first Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in their traditional way, but it will still have a fair bit of standing grass to offer "variable bounce", according to the curator Isaac McDonald. "Yeah, it's definitely not traditional Perth Test prep," the curator said on Wednesday, as quoted by Fox Cricket. What the wet weather will also do is prevent those "big snake" cracks in the 22-yard strip, something which has been usual at the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) grounds over the years. India likely to hand two debuts in first Border-Gav...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Important to put aside the pressure and make a name for ourselves: Morkel

Nitish Kumar Reddy of India A bowls during the internal practice match between India and India A at the WACA on November 15, 2024, in Perth, Australia. | Photo Credit: Getty Images In a city suffused with warm sunlight and nippy air, and above all, the inimitable tales about fast bowling, Morne Morkel strode into the press-conference hall at the Optus Stadium on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.This grand venue may not have the history associated with the nearby WACA Ground which owned the tag of having the world’s quickest pitch, but the new entrant’s drop-in playing surface is expected to offer pace and bounce when the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy commences here on Friday. It is a fact that Mork...
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‘It’s the captain and players who…’: Pakistan’s interim white-ball coach Aaqib Javed makes a big statement | Cricket News – Times of India

Aaqib Javed. (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Former fast bowler Aaqib Javed, who was recently appointed Pakistan's interim white-ball coach, on Wednesday commented that while coaches play a role, it is ultimately the captain and players who win matches.He emphasized that leadership on the field and players’ execution are the decisive factors in cricket. His remarks come as he prepares to step into a permanent coaching role for Pakistan’s white-ball teams, replacing Jason Gillespie.Aaqib, with his extensive coaching experience, aims to bring a pragmatic approach, especially as Pakistan gears up for crucial series against Zimbabwe and South Africa."I have been coaching for the last 20 years and a coach can only help in creating a good environment to a certain extent, sending a clear and loud message...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Will wait to make a call on morning of Test, says Morne Morkel on Shubman Gill’s injury scare

Shubman Gill of India talks with Morne Morkel, bowling coach of India during an India Test Squad training session at Optus Stadium on November 20, 2024 in Perth | Photo Credit: Getty Images Shubman Gill has been a quiet presence at the Indian team nets and much speculation has centred around his left thumb injury, suffered during a match-simulation exercise at the WACA Ground here recently. Gill was at the Optus Stadium on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) too while the venue geared up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s first Test from Friday, November 22, 2024.While it is understood that Gill remains a doubtful starter, bowling coach Morne Morkel offered a more guarded perspective while interacting with the media. “...
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On this day in 2009, Sachin Tendulkar touched the peak of 30,000 international runs | Cricket News – Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar (Photo Source: X) On November 20 in 2009, Sachin Tendulkar's mountain of runs in international cricket touched the 30,000 mark -- making him the first batter in the history of the sport to reach the milestone.In the Ahmedabad Test of Sri Lanka's tour of India in 2009, Tendulkar's 35th run in the home team's second innings took his tally of career runs to 30K. He made his start in that innings count and converted it into his 43rd Test century, staying unbeaten at 100 as the match ended in a draw.Tendulkar's tally before that innings stood at 12,777 runs in Tests, 17,178 in ODIs and 10 in T20Is. He finished his career with 15,291 runs in 200 Tests, 18,426 runs in 463 ODIs and 10 runs in the only T20I he played. These included 100 international centuries, which also remains a...
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Kashmir situation under control; all security agencies working in synergy, says CRPF IG

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: PTI “The situation in Kashmir is under control as all security agencies are working in synergy,” a top Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer said in Srinagar, on Wednesday (November 20, 2024).Inaugurating the second edition of CRPF Cup Srinagar Sector, a cricket tournament to be held from November 20 to 28, Inspector General of CRPF (Srinagar Sector) P. K. Sharma said the aim is to have maximum connect with the youth of Kashmir."The situation (in Kashmir) as we all know, is under control... All forces are working in synergy," he said. The CRPF IG inaugurated the second edition of the CRPF Cup Srinagar Sector, a cricket tournament, at the Sher-e-Kashmir sta...
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EXCLUSIVE | Rishabh Pant should get Rs 25-30 crore in IPL Auction: Suresh Raina | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction is just a few days away and the excitement is building up for what promises to be an exciting event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24-25. Plenty of big names have registered and there are high expectations of a bidding war for Rishabh Pant. The wicketkeeper-batter wasn't retained by the Delhi Capitals and is very likely to trigger a bidding war between teams looking for an Indian captain. Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Suresh Raina feels Pant coming into the auction pool is an opportunity for the youngster to earn the big bucks."We should really look at this as an opportunity. If you see the Australian players, they are getting paid (big money). Then why not our players!," said Raina in an exclusive chat with ...
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The Taj Mahal could be central to India’s 2036 Olympic bid | More sports News – Times of India

A crowd of tourists at the Taj Mahal in Agra. (PTI) New Delhi: Neither Mumbai nor Ahmedabad but the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and Agra — home to the Taj Mahal — could be the leading choice for India to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, should the International Olympic Committee (IOC) give them a go-ahead.After India's expression of interest to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the next major step in the process will be identifying the potential host city. So far, Ahmedabad and Mumbai were being seen as the leading choices.India makes formal bid to host 2036 OlympicsAhmedabad was being seen as frontrunner by virtue of being home to the 1.32 lac capacity Narendra Modi cricket stadium while Mumbai, India's financial capital, was being touted to be the other obvious choice giv...
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IPL auction clashing with Perth Test: BCCI generally get their way, says Aaron Finch | Cricket News – Times of India

The upcoming mega Indian Premier League (IPL) auction has been scheduled in the middle of the opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia, which has surprised some of the Australian cricketers, including their former T20I captain Aaron Finch.The BGT opener in Perth begins on November 22 and the IPL Auction in Jeddah is scheduled for November 24 and 25, which will be the third and fourth days of the Test match. However, to ensure that the two events don't run simultaneously, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has kept the start-time on both days of the auction as 3 pm IST. By then, the day's play in Perth would have ended. "I just think it's a bit unusual that they've gone up against a Test match at the same time. Understanding the time zones a...
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