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20Nov

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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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T Dilip: ‘Efforts we’ve been putting in …’Coach explains India’s intense fielding drills ahead of BGT opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Team India fielding coach T Dilip (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: With the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy just two days away, Team India is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations for the five-match series against Australia, set to commence on Friday in Perth. The intense build-up has seen players participate in focused practice and simulation sessions to sharpen their skills and readiness for the crucial opener. On Wednesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video showcasing Team India’s fielding drills at Perth stadium. Fielding coach T Dilip led the session, outlining the objectives of the high-energy drills aimed at honing key match-specific skills. Border-Gavaskar Trophy"What we wanted to do today is, we want everyone to get together in a team drill but...

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Team India bowling coach picks player to watch out for in Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel has picked Nitish Kumar Reddy as a player to watch in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins Friday in Perth.Speaking to the media ahead of the first Test of the five-match series, Morkel praised Reddy for his potential impact."He is one of the young guys. Batting all-round ability. He'll be one guy who can hold one end for us, especially for the first couple of days," Morkel said."Wicket-to-wicket bowler. Any team in the world would want an all-rounder who can help the pacers. It'll be on Jasprit how he uses them. Definitely a guy to keep an eye on in the series," he added.India likely to hand two debuts in first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test vs Australia in PerthIndia face several selection challenges for the Perth Test in the abs...

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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 ...

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Exclusive | ‘Rohit Sharma is not indispensable’: Former World Cup winner backs ‘captain’ Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah is set to lead Team India in a Test match for only the second time after regular skipper Rohit Sharma recently opted out of the series opener in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting on November 22 at Perth.Rohit, 37, reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the team management, and the national selectors last Sunday about his unavailability for the Perth Test. The Indian captain has stayed back in Mumbai to be with his wife, Ritika, after the birth of their second child.How long will Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja play?Despite speculation about his potential travel to Perth, Rohit decided to spend more time with his family, putting an end to the rumours....

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Gautam Gambhir’s biggest test: Head coach under pressure as Team India gears up for Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

After the drubbing at home to New Zealand, the Australia sojourn could be a make-or-break tour for the new head coach, especially with India headed for a period of transitionThe honeymoon period for the Indian cricket team's head coach Gautam Gambhir has ended abruptly. After enduring a humiliating 3-0 whitewash in the Test series against New Zealand on home soil, the former opener finds himself under immense pressure as India gears up for a challenging five-Test series against Australia.Gambhir was brought on board to sustain India's dominance across all three formats. However, India lost a white-ball series in Sri Lanka for the first time in 27 years.Then, to add bruises to the blushes, they were trumped by a modest New Zealand side. It was the worst defeat at home in 91 years and set al...

19Nov

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‘Self-belief matters the most in…’: Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia | – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah emphasised that confidence in oneself is paramount, regardless of playing conditions ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.With India aiming to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final for the third consecutive time, following their disappointing series defeat to New Zealand at home, the spotlight remains on the skilled paceman. His ability to deliver breakthrough performances at critical moments has earned him recognition as India's reliable match-winner.India likely to hand two debuts in first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test vs Australia in PerthIn his interview with 7Cricket, Bumrah, who is set to captain the side in the opening Test, revealed that the Indian team's str...

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‘Don’t think Team India is ‘under-cooked’ for Border-Gavaskar Trophy’, asserts Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has voiced his confidence in the team's preparedness for the upcoming high-stakes five-match Test series against Australia, dismissing concerns about the team being "undercooked.""Undercooked is a term used when you haven't played any Test cricket at all. They have just played five Tests in the last seven weeks so how does the question even arise?" the former BCCI president told PTI in an interview ahead of the marquee series.Speaking about the recent Test series loss to New Zealand, Ganguly acknowledged the unexpected nature of the defeat but emphasized the challenging nature of the pitches.India likely to hand two debuts in first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test vs Australia in Perth"I can understand that the defeat against New Zealand was unexp...

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EXCLUSIVE | ‘Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are legendary… proud players,’ says Mike Hussey | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Australia cricketer Mike Hussey. (Image: X) The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is just three sleeps away and the excitement is building for what promises to be a cracking series between two quality sides. India have been training in Perth for more than a week now and the visitors have been rocked by some availability and injury concerns before the series opener on November 22.There is a lot of chatter around the form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma but former Australia cricketer Mike Hussey expects India to put up a solid show in the five-match series.India likely to hand two debuts in first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test vs Australia in PerthIn an exclusive chat with TimesofIndia.com, the former southpaw opens up on the series, India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir, battle o...

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Border-Gavaskar trophy: Avoid getting into confrontations with Virat Kohli as it brings best out of him, says Shane Watson

Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid getting into confrontations with Virat Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he feels the intensity the celebrated Indian batter derives from provocations brings the best out of him. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid getting into confrontations with Virat Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he feels the intensity the celebrated Indian batter derives from provocations brings the best out of him. Going through a lean run of form, Kohli has enjoyed great success in Australia in the past and will look to regain his touch in the five-match Test series, which gets under...

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Border-Gavaskar trophy: Alex Carey in ‘best form of life’ after subtle stance adjustment ahead of Test series against India

A subtle adjustment to his batting stance has proven to be the catalyst that has propelled Australia wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey into the form of his life as he heads into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. | Photo Credit: AP A subtle adjustment to his batting stance has proven to be the catalyst that has propelled Australia wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey into the form of his life as he heads into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is the leading run-getter in the first four rounds of Sheffield Shield matches this season, scoring 452 runs at an astonishing average of 90.4. "It's only slight, but at the moment, it feels like I'm in a good position and reacting...

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When Virat Kohli’s ‘Federer’ comment left Nathan Lyon bemused | Cricket News – Times of India

Nathan Lyon and Virat Kohli. (AFP Photo by Brenton Edwards/via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sledging and mind games have been an integral part of Australian cricket folklore almost ever since they started playing the game.And it's also a known fact that the Aussies tend to leave great players alone and try not to sledge as that makes great cricketers only more determined to score big against them.Border-Gavaskar TrophyVirat Kohli is one of those players and over the years he has made sure to score big against the Aussies whenever he has been sledged.Ahead of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which begins in Perth on November 22, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon recalled a similar battle with Virat during the 2014Test at the Adelaide Oval.In a video shared by Cricket Australia on thei...

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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 ...

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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...

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Marnus Labuschagne: Home loss to New Zealand ‘damaging’ to India’s confidence but… | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Reeling under the unprecedented 3-0 Test series defeat at home against New Zealand, the Indian team now has their toughest challenge of the year coming up as they take on Australia in the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting November 22. After the Kiwis blanked India, the wounded Indian side hasn't had much of time to recover from the setback. Last week, the players arrived in Australia and since then have been rigorously training and prepping for the clash against giants Australia. The Indian team might have the Kiwi shocker in the back of their minds but Marnus Labuschagne knows that their opposition -- one of the best teams in the world -- knows how to bounce back. Labuschagne acknowledged the fact that the New ...

19Nov

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How to target Virat Kohli: Former Australian cricketer wants pacers to use this tactic | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli at Optus Stadium on November 19, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has urged the pace trio Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc to take advantage of Virat Kohli's recent slump in form and should try to give the right-hander a "body bash" during the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which begins in Perth on November 22.Having scored six hundreds from 13 Test matches and averaging 54.08, Kohli has historically dominated red-ball cricket in Australia. Border-Gavaskar TrophyHealy believes that the speed trio could put the forward defense of the former Indian captain to the test with straighter impact balls that are intended to trap him in front of LBW, since he has only averaged 22.72 i...

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EXCLUSIVE | Dealing with tragedy: Mohammed Siraj’s 2020 heartbreak and the importance of mental conditioning for cricketers | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Siraj (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj was practicing in Australia during the 2020-21 tour when he received the devastating news of his father's death. The heartbreaking message was conveyed to him by Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. Overwhelmed with grief, Siraj rushed to his hotel room and broke down.Siraj had the option to return home to be with his family during this difficult time. However, he ultimately chose to stay with the team, a decision largely influenced by the unwavering support he received from Kohli, Shastri, and other senior members of the squad, who provided him with the emotional strength to endure the ordeal.Putting the personal tragedy aside, Siraj opted to serve his nation. In the Melbourne Test, he claimed five wickets, playing a crucial ro...

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Exclusive | ‘Mohammed Shami should be in India squad if … ‘: Former World Cup winner urges selectors ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo of Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With Team India gearing up for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's return to competitive cricket from a long-term injury has sparked excitement among fans and cricket experts.Shami, who recently made his comeback in the Ranji Trophy, should join the squad for the second Test in Adelaide, believes 1983 World Cup-winner Kirti Azad.Mohammed Shami returns to competitive cricket as India get boost ahead of BGTOne of the iconic members of India's ODI World Cup-winning team, Azad has called for Shami’s inclusion, provided he is fully fit.Speaking exclusively to TimesofIndia.com, Azad praised Shami as India’s premier seam bowler.Also See:Cricket Live Score“Mohammed Shami, according to me, is t...

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Ravi Shastri’s big prediction for ‘world class’ Yashsavi Jaiswal | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashsavi Jaiswal (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: With three daddy hundreds in just 14 Tests, opener Yashsavi Jaiswal has had a sparkling start to his Test career.Two double hundreds against England at home, a 171 on debut in the West Indian and a brilliant average of over 56.28 have made Jaiswal the most talked-about Indian batters in recent times. But the 22-year-old now has his biggest challenge in front of him as India take on Australia in the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). In the challenging conditions Down Under, Jaiswal's grit, determination and mental toughness will be tested to the limits; and former head coach Ravi Shastri believes that the opener will bring his A game to the table in Australia and will be an even better player after the tour comes to an end. "I think he'll b...

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David Warner backs Border-Gavaskar Trophy debutant to go big with the bat | Cricket News – Times of India

David Warner (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Nathan McSweeney has been tasked to open on his Australia debut despite not being a specialist in that position but David Warner believes the young batter has got the technique and expects him to score big. The first Test of the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins on November 22 in Perth and debutant McSweeney is all set to share the opening responsibilities alongside Usman Khawaja.Up against the likes of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, McSweeney has his task cut out in the debut Test series but Warner believes that it is a great time for the 25-year-old to test himself at the highest level. “Nathan McSweeney’s got a good technique (and) we know he can bat for long periods of time,” Warner told Fox Sports.“And then (there’s)...

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Ravi Shastri: ‘In the face, that’s Virat’ Shastri wants to see a fired-up Kohli in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli (Getty Images) Former India coach Ravi Shastri, who guided India to historic Test series wins on their last two tours, wants Virat Kohli to fire himself up like he has done on the previous tours Down Under and rediscover his lost touch during the coming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).Holders India will defend the BGT in a five-Test series, beginning with the tour opener in Perth on November 22.Talking about how Kohli, who has been the subdued version of himself over the past few years, Shastri said Kohli "needs to" bring his aggression to the fore once again.How long will Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja play? "You mellow with age, don't you? But I think at the start of the Test series, you might just see (Kohli) firing again. He needs to be, I'd like to se...

19Nov

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‘Impossible’ Jasprit Bumrah is the most feared bowler of his generation | Cricket News – Times of India

Australian batters are bracing for a challenging summer against India's bowling spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah's awkward action, deceptive pace and ability to swing the ball both ways can instil fear in the hearts of Australian batsmen, who are gearing up to face the right-arm pacer in the first Test beginning November 22 in Perth. If there's one player, other than Virat Kohli, who has drawn the most attention ahead of the coming Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, it's India's bowling spearhead and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, whom 'Fox Cricket' described as the first visiting fast bowler "since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s" to have "struck fear into the hearts of Australians".Not just the leader of India's bowling attack, Bum...

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‘India paid the price … ‘: Ravi Shastri’s stern message to Rohit Sharma’ men ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has advised Team India to move past their 0-3 defeat to New Zealand and concentrate on upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The unprecedented whitewash under Rohit Sharma's leadership marked India's first home Test series defeat in 12 years, significantly impacting their ICC World Test Championship standings position.Shastri maintains a positive outlook regarding India's prospects of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final at Lord's next year, encouraging the team to maintain an optimistic approach."India will be smarting from that defeat in the series against New Zealand because they were caught unawares. They were a little complacent and paid the price for it. That said, this Indian team is a very proud one," Shastri ...

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Virat Kohli will have his moments, hopefully not too many: Australia’s Travis Head

Virat Kohli of India bats during the internal practice match between India and India A at the WACA on November 15, 2024, in Perth, Australia. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Australian batter Travis Head on Monday (November 18, 2024) backed Virat Kohli to “have his moments in the series” as the Indian superstar continued to dominate talks in the run-up to the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting in Perth on Friday (November 22, 2024).Kohli's ordinary returns with the bat this year in Test cricket notwithstanding, the 36-year-old has been the cynosure of all eyes since the Indian team landed in Australia last week.Head threw his support behind the Indian batting mainstay, who managed a mere 93 runs across th...

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‘The most important thing for the coach is…’: Ravi Shastri on Gautam Gambhir’s role | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain and coach, Ravi Shastri, believes that India need a strong start in the upcoming Test series against Australia. He feels this is crucial for the team to move past their unexpected loss to New Zealand at home.Shastri believes that India was unprepared for New Zealand's challenge and paid the price for it. Their loss ended an impressive winning streak at home that had lasted for over 12 years and spanned 18 series."India will be smarting from that defeat in that series against New Zealand because they were caught unawares," Shastri told The ICC Review."They were a little complacent and they paid the price for it. But having said that, it's a very proud team, this Indian team."Despite the setback, Shastri expressed confidence in the Indian team's ability to bo...