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Wasim Jaffer and Michael Vaughan engage in debate ahead of the Perth Test: ‘Pressure on Australia or India?’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. (Photo credit: Cricket Australia) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off on Friday at the Optus Stadium in Perth, marking the start of a five-Test series between hosts Australia and India. The clash promises high drama as India, having dominated the rivalry in recent years, look to secure a third consecutive series win on Australian soil. India enter the series with the momentum of four straight BGT series victories - two at home and two in Australia. The hosts, on the other hand, are eager to reclaim the trophy, with their last triumph in the contest dating back to the 2014-15 series. Border-Gavaskar TrophyThis historic matchup comes with added pressure for the Australians, as their star-studded line...

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‘Where is Shardul Thakur?’: Harbhajan Singh questions all-rounder selection ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Harbhajan Singh (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh voiced his concerns about the team's composition ahead of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.Team India is reportedly considering giving all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy his first Test cap in the opening match. Nitish has received an unexpected call-up after his recent debut in T20 Internationals against Bangladesh.Border-Gavaskar TrophyHarbhajan Singh, during a discussion on Jatin Sapru's YouTube channel, emphasized the limited experience in Reddy's first-class career. The 21-year-old has played 23 matches, accumulating 779 runs at an average of 21.05 and claiming 56 wickets at an average of 26.98. Harbhajan questioned the decision to place such a crucial responsibil...

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Yash Dayal replaces injured Khaleel Ahmed in reserves for Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

PERTH: Left-arm seam bowler Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle.Dayal, who was added in the Test squad during the Bangladesh series, was in South Africa for the T20I series but didn't play a single match.He flew directly to Perth from Johannesburg after Khaleel developed a niggle and was unable to bowl in the nets.India Need to Take a Big Call on the Pace Bowling Department for Perth TestThe medical team advised the Rajasthan left-armer to rest and hence it was decided that Dayal would fly in while Khaleel fly back home."It was a like for like replacement because the Indian team needs to do simulation for Mitchell Starc. Dayal was originally supposed to play the A Test but was sent to South Afri...

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‘KL Rahul looks a bit down on confidence’: Former India cricketer ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

KL Rahul (Photo Source: X) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar voiced his concerns about KL Rahul's position as opener for India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy match against Australia. The first Test is slated for November 22 at Perth's Optus Stadium.Border-Gavaskar TrophyManjrekar, in conversation with ESPNcricinfo, stated that Rahul's recent form doesn't inspire much confidence."It's not like KL Rahul as an opening option is setting the stage on fire," he said.He further elaborated on his observation of Rahul's current form."You've got to feel for him. I love him as a player and the kind of talent he has, but he looks a bit down on confidence. You don't want someone like him batting at the top of the order because much of the tempo of the innings is set at the sta...

17Nov

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Australia great Matthew Hayden identifies India’s ‘advantage’ after 3-0 series whitewash to New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

Matthew Hayden (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden believes India’s recent 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand, though disappointing, might ultimately benefit them ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, Hayden described the whitewash as “the kick up the a*se that India need.” He noted, “Even though India copped a drubbing and were lightweight in terms of performance, playing long-format cricket gives them a preparation advantage.”India’s loss to New Zealand marked a historic low. The Black Caps sealed the clean sweep with a 25-run victory in the third Test at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. ALSO SEE: Border-Gavaskar TrophyThis was India’s first home Test series whitewash in over two decades and their first-ever...

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‘Let’s give Gautam Gambhir a chance’: Sourav Ganguly backs India head coach ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed support for India's head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia which begins on November 22 in Perth.Ganguly believes it's premature to evaluate Gambhir's coaching, which started just two months ago, and urged patience from fans and critics."All I will say is let him be. I saw some criticism of what he said in the press conference. It is the way he is. Just because he has lost three Test matches and a one-day series against Sri Lanka, the straight talk has not been looked at nicely. But that is the way he is. Let’s give Gambhir a chance," Gambhir told Revsportz.Gambhir's tenure began with India experiencing a 0-3 Test series whitewash against New Zealand and a loss to Sri Lanka in ODIs.His dir...

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‘If you keep a positive mindset…’: Virat Kohli asks social media fans to stop trolling | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli at the WACA Ground in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Fame and popularity comes at a price. And in this age of social media, fans tend to go overboard and criticize more and praise cricketers less.India superstar cricketer and former captain Virat Kohli has also been subjected to unnecessary flak and criticism on social media on many occasions.Border-Gavaskar TrophyNow a video is viral on the internet in which Kohli is appealing to fans to use social media positively.Kohli says in the video, "Use all your gadgets and use them positively. You all have access to social media, use it for good things and keep a good positive mindset. Your gadgets give you access to gather information, but look at the world with a positive mindset. There should be no t...

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‘Rohit Sharma should be playing the Perth Test’: Sourav Ganguly opines as India captain set to miss BGT opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma will miss the opening Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth to spend time with his family following the birth of his son. The Indian skipper will rejoin the team for the second Test in Adelaide, set to be a day-night encounter under lights in Adelaide. Confirming the decision, an official close to developments stated, "Rohit Sharma will not be featuring in the first Test. He wants to spend some more time with his family and the new-born and the Indian cricket board completely respects his decision." Former India captain Sourav Ganguly weighed in, urging Rohit to reconsider and travel to Australia in time for the Perth Test. Ganguly emphasized the importance of Rohit’s leadership in the hi...