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‘Virat Kohli would have already played 1,000–1,500 balls in Australia,’ says former Indian fielding coach R Sridhar | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) R Sridhar, the former fielding coach of the Indian cricket team, believes that India's pursuit of a series victory in Australia will be challenging but not insurmountable. He expressed optimism about the team's ability to overcome obstacles, citing their history of resilience."It’s not going to be easy for India, but the hope is for a hat-trick. That said, it’s not as if we haven’t crossed hurdles and overcome challenges before. So hopefully, we’re looking for an encore."#LIVE: India vs Australia 1st Test: It's Border-Gavaskar Trophy time!Sridhar, speaking on the TimesofIndia's daily evening show Beyond the Boundary programme, highlighted Virat Kohli’s meticulous approach to preparing for major Test series in countries like Australia, England, ...
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Rohit Sharma to join Team India during Perth Test vs Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) New Delhi: Rohit Sharma is set to leave for Australia on November 23 and will link-up with the squad during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth, which gets underway on November 22. The Indian captain didn't travel with the team which left for Australia in batches on November 10 and 11, and his travel plan became clear only after he and his wife Ritika were blessed with a baby boy.Rohit continued to train in Mumbai during the period but informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about his unavailability for the opening Test of the series in Perth. He wanted to spend more time with his family and new-born before hitting the road again.Rohit Sharma's paternity leave sparks captaincy debateIt is understood that Rohit...
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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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Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma! Travis Head Names Team India’s ‘X-Factor’ Across Formats

As IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, two Indian players are at the center of discussions: former India skipper Virat Kohli and premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Veteran Kohli is expected to make a big impact, with fans hoping he will shine in Australia with his batting. Fans are eager to see Jasprit Bumrah challenge Australian batters with his exceptional skills and intimidating presence. Australian media has compared Jasprit Bumrah's dominance to the legendary West Indies bowlers of 1970s, highlighting him as the first touring bowler in years to instill such fear among Australian batters. Also on ABP Live | When Will ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule Be Announced? Check Latest Update In a recent podcast, Australian batter Travis Head spoke about the challenge of facing Bumrah, de...
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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 ...
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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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Alex Carey opens up on the technical adjustment to his Test batting ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey shared insights about a minor technical adjustment he made to his batting. He believes this adjustment could yield significant results in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. Carey enters this crucial five-match Test series following a remarkable performance in the Sheffield Shield, where he amassed 452 runs for South Australia at an impressive average of 90.40.“When you play and play and play, you don’t really get a chance to work on too many things. I was able to have a pre-season; it’s always nice to hit more balls.”Carey explained that the extended playing time often limited opportunities for adjustments. However, the recent pre-season provided him with valuable time to refine his technique.“I worked on the game and tinkere...
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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...
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Sunil Gavaskar: Virat Kohli will be ‘very, very hungry’ for runs | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli had torrid outings in the home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand but legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels that the star India batter will make up for it in the upcoming Test series in Australia. India are set to play five Tests Down Under with the first game starting from November 22 in Perth. Kohli's form has been a concern as he has averaged a mere 22.72 in six Test matches this year. In the recently concluded series against the Kiwis, which the visitors won 3-0, Kohli managed only 91 runs across six innings. However Kohli averages a staggering 54.08 in Australia and and Gavaskar feels that the batting virtuoso will be eyeing big runs against the top Australian side. "Because he hasn't got runs against New Zealand, he'll be very, v...
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‘Shami looks undercooked’: Ex-India player says pushing fit-again pacer ‘won’t be fair’ | – Times of India

Mohammed Shami (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: A fit-again Mohammed Shami recently made a comeback to competitive cricket after a year-long injury hiatus, appearing for Bengal in a Ranji Trophy game and looked in good rhythm. In the clash against Madhya Pradesh, Shami bowled 43.2 overs with good control and picked up a seven-wicket haul in the match. But former India opener Aakash Chopra feels that pushing the veteran pacer into Test cricket after just one game post recovery will be too much to ask for. With India set to lock horns with Australia Down Under in the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy, calls for Shami's inclusion have been made as team's bowling looks inexperienced.India's pace department includes vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep besides seam-up allrounder Ni...
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‘Gautam Gambhir’s anger and patience will be tested’: Harbhajan Singh on Team India head coach in Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

India captain Rohit Sharma with head coach Gautam Gambhir (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy stands as a critical series for India's head coach Gautam Gambhir. His tenure has witnessed significant setbacks, including India's first ODI series defeat to Sri Lanka in 27 years, followed by a home Test series loss to New Zealand after 12 years. The former opening batsman now faces substantial pressure ahead of the Australia series.Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has shared his perspective on the significance of the upcoming Australian tour for Gambhir."Ever since Gautam has become the coach, he has not gone out there to bat, neither he has gone out to bowl. Suddenly he has become the coach and the results have gone down. The entire blame is being pinned on Gauta...
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IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah Set To Break Kapil Dev’s Record In India vs Australia Test Series

The five-match Test series between India and Australia officially begins in Perth on Friday, November 22. As IND vs AUS Test series progresses, several Indian players are set to make history. While Virat Kohli looks to break records in the batting department, Jasprit Bumrah has the chance to achieve a mega milestone in bowling. He is on the verge of becoming the Indian bowler with the most Test wickets in Australia, surpassing World Cup winner Kapil Dev in the process. Also on ABP Live | IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli Set To Chase Historic Records In India Vs Australia Test Series Kapil Dev currently holds the record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in Australia, with 51 wickets in 11 Test matches. Jasprit Bumrah is just a few steps away from breaking this record. Having taken 32 wickets in 7...
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