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India’s confidence ‘damaged’ but Australia won’t underestimate visitors: Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne. File | Photo Credit: PTI A shattering defeat to New Zealand on home soil would have caused a “little bit of damage” to India’s confidence, but Australia will not make the mistake of underestimating the visitors, said charismatic batter Marnus Labuschagne in Perth on Tuesday (November 19, 2024).The world No. 2 India are heading into the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series, starting in Perth on Friday (November 22, 2024), following their whitewash at home, which ended their 12-year unbeaten run in their own backyard.Australia's middle-order mainstay Labuschagne believes the loss to the Kiwis would have dented India's confidence.“It’s really hard to judge. They played in completely different condi...

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Virat Kohli opens up on favourite knock in Australia ahead of Border-Gavaskar trophy series

Critics are questioning Virat Kohli’s place in the side, but Australia has often been a stage for his redemption. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, India's star batter Virat Kohli reflected on his best knock in Australia, identifying his century during the 2018/19 series as his favourite.Virat Kohli is a player often celebrated on Australian soil.While his past performances have matched the hype, this series presents a make-or-break scenario for the superstar. He faces the dual challenge of regaining form and overcoming technical struggles while holding on to his spot in the Test side amid pressure from emerging talent poised to step into the playing eleven.“My best knock...

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Is India’s pace-attack stronger than Australia’s line-up? | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 kicks off at Perth’s iconic Optus Stadium on November 22. Known for its lively pitches offering pace, bounce, and carry, Perth sets the stage for an intense battle between bat and ball. With Mohammed Shami unavailable for the first Test, the focus is firmly on how India’s relatively inexperienced pace unit measures up against Australia’s seasoned attack in home conditions. ALSO SEE: Border-Gavaskar TrophyThis clash of pace arsenals will likely shape the series opener, making it imperative to analyze and compare the two teams’ bowling options in detail.India’s Pace Battery: X-Factors, Promise, and ChallengesIndia arrive in Perth with a mix of proven performers and young, untested t...