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‘When Rohit Sharma returns…’: Ricky Ponting reveals ‘potential disruption’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The legendary Ricky Ponting, who on Thursday maintained his prediction of a 3-1 series victory for Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, believed that captain Rohit Sharma joining the Indian team in the second Test at Adelaide could be a "potential disruption" for the visitors. On Friday, the highly anticipated five-match Test series begins in Perth. Rohit will miss the series opener since he is on a paternity leave. In his place, the Indian squad is being captained by pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.Border-Gavaskar Trophy"I just think there's potential for more disruption through their campaign with Sharma coming back and whatever else. So I'll stick with it (3-1 verdict in favour of Australia)," Ponting said on ICC Review."(...

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David Warner backs Nathan McSweeney to shine in Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Nathan McSweeney (AP Photo) Former Australian opener David Warner has publicly endorsed Nathan McSweeney as a potential standout performer in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The prestigious Test series between Australia and India is scheduled to commence on Friday in Perth.McSweeney, the 25-year-old captain of the South Australian cricket team, is poised to make his Test debut for Australia. He has been chosen to open the batting alongside the experienced Usman Khawaja in the first Test.Border-Gavaskar TrophyThe opening batsman position became available due to Steve Smith's decision to return to his preferred batting position at number four. McSweeney's recent experience as an opener is limited, stemming from a solitary match against India A in Melbourne. In that game, he registered s...

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‘Pace and bounce …’: WACA curator Isaac McDonald on pitch for Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener in Perth | Cricket News – Times of India

Andrew McDonald and Daniel Vettori inspect the pitch at Optus Stadium in Perth. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The opening Test of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India is set to kick off on Friday at Perth Stadium, and all eyes are on the pitch curated by 27-year-old Isaac McDonald. Known for producing some of the fastest and bounciest surfaces in world cricket, the Perth pitch is expected to continue its tradition of challenging both batters and bowlers in equal measure. McDonald, preparing the Test strip at the venue, has been carefully monitoring the conditions, especially with a forecast of up to 10mm of rain over the next few days. The curator is balancing the need to retain enough moisture to prevent excessive cracking with the risk ...

19Nov

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Border-Gavaskar trophy: Jasprit Bumrah is ‘Cat burglar’ for Brett Lee, India’s ‘X-factor’ for Travis Head

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s reputation precedes him and he will be a force to reckon with during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting on November 22. | Photo Credit: PTI Dubbed as the bowler "impossible to face" by swashbuckling Australian batter Travis Head and a "cat burglar" by former tearaway pacer Brett Lee, Jasprit Bumrah's reputation precedes him. The India pacer, who is set to captain India in the first Test of the five-match series starting in Perth on Friday (November 22, 2024), has left both past and present Australian players in awe of his skill and threat. Not since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s has a touring pace bowler struck fear into the hearts of Australians as much as ...

19Nov

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‘Should hope that Virat Kohli doesn’t bring that intensity’: Former Aussie all-rounder issues big warning to Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has issued a warning to the Australian cricket team ahead of their opening Test against India in Perth starting on Friday.Watson highlighted the intensity and competitive spirit that Virat Kohli brings to the field, cautioning Australia to be prepared for his trademark aggression.The Aussies are set to face India in a highly-anticipated five-Test series for Border-Gavaskar trophy, and Kohli’s form and leadership are likely to play a decisive role. Watson emphasized Australia's need to maintain composure against Kohli's fierce approach.Kohli's performance in Test cricket has been declining over recent years, with his struggles becoming increasingly apparent since 2020. The former Indian captain has been work...

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Ravi Shastri confident Yashasvi Jaiswal will improve on Australian tour, backs Virat Kohli to excel.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is confident that the “already world class” Yashasvi Jaiswal will return from the Australian tour a significantly improved batter, no matter the challenges he encounters along the way. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is confident that the "already world class" Yashasvi Jaiswal will return from the Australian tour a significantly improved batter, no matter the challenges he encounters along the way. Shastri said if Jaiswal can adapt to the challenging Perth pitch, known for its lively bounce, the young opener will play with freedom later on in the series. "I think he’ll be a better player when he leaves Australian shores. Already he’s wo...

18Nov

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You can’t play India without talking about Virat Kohli: Travis Head | Cricket News – Times of India

Australian cricketer Travis Head anticipates that Virat Kohli, India's star batsman, will showcase his talent throughout the series.“He's pretty big. Everyone talks about Virat, wherever he goes. Maybe the closed sessions give him a bit of freedom, bit of space. There won't be a series where you would play India and you wouldn't talk about Kohli.”Head acknowledges Kohli's world-class batting abilities and emphasizes the importance of respecting his talent.“No doubt, we will go through all their players, cannot wait to start well against them. Virat's going to have his moments in this series, hopefully not too many of them. He's a world-class player. Over the course of five Tests, he is going to play well at some stage. We have to understand and respect that. Hopefully, the players on our s...

17Nov

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‘If this is the last time Virat Kohli is out here…’: Justin Langer’s heartfelt plea to fans ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Justin Langer (X Photo) Former Australian cricketer and head coach Justin Langer shared his thoughts on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which is set to begin in Perth on November 22nd. Langer emphasized the strength of the Indian team, despite their recent series loss to New Zealand. He cautioned against underestimating India, reminding everyone of their past successes in Australia. “One thing you never do is write off champions, and that’s in every sport, because they are a champion for a reason. In India, there are one and a half billion cricket-loving people, and then count all the rest around the world, they expect nothing but excellence, and the team will be under intense pressure, so how they fight back will be important." said Langer to The West Australian on Su...

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Glenn McGrath calls Virat Kohli ’emotional’, urges Australia to ‘go hard’ against him | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath believes the upcoming Test series against Australia could put significant pressure on Indian batsman Virat Kohli.India and Australia will face off in a five-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22nd in Perth. India enters the series having won the last four encounters, but a recent 3-0 loss to New Zealand raises questions about their current form.Kohli, a linchpin of the Indian batting lineup for over a decade, has experienced a recent dip in form, averaging just 22.72 in six Test matches this year. With injuries potentially sidelining key batsmen Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma, the spotlight will be firmly fixed on Kohli's performance.“Without a doubt, especially after c...