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Cheteshwar Pujara endorses KL Rahul’s role at No. 3 for Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his resilient batting against Australia's bowling attack, shared his insights on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting Friday in Perth.He believes KL Rahul should occupy the crucial number three position. Pujara also expressed confidence in Yashasvi Jaiswal's abilities, drawing a parallel with David Warner's prime form."I don't know the batting order. I would prefer him (Rahul) at No. 3 because he has the experience to bat there," Pujara said in Star Sports press room.Why India will miss Cheteshwar Pujara in Australia?The team composition is still under consideration, with potential options including Rahul opening alongside Jaiswal, and Devdutt Padikkal batting at number three to maintain a balanced batting order."It seems the team is preferring Devdutt...
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‘They’ve got plenty of…’: Ricky Ponting’s advice for Virat Kohli and Steve Smith | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Both Virat Kohli and Steve Smith are going through a lean patch. Both former captains of their respective teams and both batting greats.Ahead of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which begins in Perth from Friday, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has some advice for both Kohli and Smith.Border-Gavaskar TrophyHaving scored six hundreds from 13 Test matches and averaging 54.08, Kohli has historically dominated red-ball cricket in Australia but he has only averaged 22.72 in his six Test matches this season.After scoring just 91 runs in India's shocking 0-3 series loss to New Zealand at home earlier this month, Kohli enters his seventh tour to Australia.The 36-year-old Kohli has scored...
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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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Gavaskar sees CSK, RCB chasing this India player in IPL 2025 auction | Cricket News – Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian player Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) might go all out to secure wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.With his proven record as a consistent run-scorer and his leadership experience, Rahul could become a hot commodity for teams seeking a reliable top-order batsman and potential captaincy material.Gavaskar highlighted that both CSK and RCB could benefit significantly from Rahul’s ability when needed. His versatility and composure make him an ideal fit for franchises looking to strengthen their batting lineup, setting the stage for an intense bidding war.'KL Rahul is going to unleash himself in the next three to five years'LSG made a no...
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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)...