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‘Australia, beware of champion Virat Kohli’: Jatin Paranjape fires warning | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) MUMBAI: He may have been going through a prolonged slump, but former India batter and currently a member of the BCCI's Cricket advisory Committee (CAC) Jatin Paranjape has backed star batter Virat Kohli to come good in the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will begin in Perth from Friday with the first of the five Tests."Virat Kohli will have a very good series. He is due, he is a champion with a heart of a lion. Australia, beware," Paranjape told TOI on Thursday.The former Mumbai and India selector also felt that Shubman Gill, who suffered a finger injury while fielding in the slips during match simulation in the build-up to the first Test, could end up missing "two to three Tests."Nitish Reddy: Can he be the all-rounder India are looking f...
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Daily Quiz: On India Down Under

Sarfraz Khan and Shubman Gill walk back towards the dressing room during the internal practice match between India and India A cricket teams at the WACA in Perth on November 15, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP Q: India has played in 52 tests in Australia so far. How many tests India has won in Australia out of these 52? A: 9 Q: Which ground in Australia has turned out to be a happy hunting ground for India where they have won more tests? A: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) – 4 tests Q: Who had an identical bowling figure of 6 for 52 in each innings in India’s first ever test win on Australian soil? A: B.S. Chandrasekhar at MCG in December 1977 Q: Name the trio who have been part of all four wins in the last two...
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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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Jasprit Bumrah praises Nitish Kumar Reddy’s all-round potential | Cricket News – Times of India

Nitish Kumar Reddy. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah, while keeping his cards close to his chest regarding the final playing eleven for the first Test against Australia, hinted at the team management's strong belief in Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round capabilities. Bumrah acknowledged that Reddy's skills could be instrumental in achieving the desired balance for the Indian team.As captain, Bumrah has been impressed by the clarity and composure displayed by the young players, particularly in the context of their debut Test series in Australia. The squad features several newcomers on their maiden Test tour to Australia, including Reddy, fast bowler Harshit Rana, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, and Dhruv Jurel. "Reddy is quite talented and we are ...
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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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‘He will go very well in Perth …’: Matthew Hayden endorses this bowler as Mohammed Shami’s replacement for Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked discussions about India's bowling attack, especially with veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's absence. Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden shared his insights on potential replacements, focusing on Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep.Hayden acknowledged Prasidh Krishna's strong showing in a recent unofficial Test against Australia A. However, he believes Akash Deep is better suited to fill Shami's shoes in the Indian team.Border-Gavaskar Trophy"Prasidh Krishna did very well in the unofficial Test match, but for me, Akash Deep is the closest replacement for Shami’s type of role," he said during a select media interaction organized by Channel 7.Hayden, who has extensive experience playing against India, highlighted Akash Deep's suitabil...
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Ravi Shastri picks two Indian players who can give Australia major headache in Border Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo of Ravi Shastri (Getty Images) The Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is less than 48 hours away, and Ravi Shastri is one who knows the inside-out of a tour of Australia both as a former all-rounder and former India coach. In the latest episode of the 'The ICC Review', Shastri picked the Indian and Australian players to watch out for.Australia will host India for a five-match BGT beginning Perth on November 22, where India will not just defend the trophy but also try to stay in the top two of the World Test Championship (WTC) table after conceding their top spot to Australia after the 0-3 whitewash at home against New Zealand.Shastri, who was India's coach during the historic triumphs on the last two tours of Australia, said Yashasvi Jaiswal among the batters and Jasprit Bumrah among ...
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Pitch for Perth Test: No ‘big snake WACA cracks’ but expect ‘variable bounce’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald and assistant coach Daniel Vettori talking to the ground staff at the Optus Stadium (Getty Images) The unseasonal rain in Perth hasn't allowed the ground staff at the Optus Stadium to prepare the pitch for the first Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in their traditional way, but it will still have a fair bit of standing grass to offer "variable bounce", according to the curator Isaac McDonald. "Yeah, it's definitely not traditional Perth Test prep," the curator said on Wednesday, as quoted by Fox Cricket. What the wet weather will also do is prevent those "big snake" cracks in the 22-yard strip, something which has been usual at the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) grounds over the years. India likely to hand two debuts in first Border-Gav...
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Matthew Hayden highlights KL Rahul’s challenge ahead of Perth Test | Cricket News – Times of India

KL Rahul (Photo Source: X) NEW DELHI: The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will mark KL Rahul’s third tour of Australia. He was part of India’s 2014 tour under Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the 2018 tour under Virat Kohli's captaincy. Despite his talent, Rahul has struggled in Australian conditions, managing just one century, which came in Sydney during the 2014 series.In total, Rahul has played five Tests in Australia and has scored just 187 runs at an average of 20.77. His form has been under scrutiny, especially after a disappointing home series against New Zealand, where he managed scores of 0 and 12. Despite playing one Test at his home ground in Bengaluru, he was dropped for the remaining two matches due to his poor performance with the bat.Rahul’s struggles continued in the Unofficial Tes...
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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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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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‘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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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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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...
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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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‘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...
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Watch: KL Rahul calls this Indian legend the ‘most famous’ in his contact list | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the BCCI conducted Q&A session in which Indian batter KL Rahul was asked a light-hearted question: "Who is the most famous person in your contact list?" Without missing a beat, Rahul answered, "Virat Kohli," much to the amusement of fans and fellow cricketers alike.The response came as no surprise to many, given the long-standing friendship between the two cricketing stars. Kohli, widely regarded as one of the greatest modern-day cricketers, has been a prominent figure not only in Indian cricket but globally, and his influence extends far beyond the sport.Rahul's answer highlighted the close bond they share, with the two having played together in numerous international matches and even sharing success on and off the field.Rahul's simple y...
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‘Fast-tracking Nitish Reddy for Tests serves no purpose’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Nitish Kumar Reddy (Photo Source: X) India have picked three rookies in the Test squad for the coming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia, one of which is seam-up all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has moved up the ranks since his Indian Premier League (IPL) exploits earlier this year at breakneck speed to now stand at the cusp of a possible Test debut. However, former India pacer Dodda Ganesh believes fast-tracking him "serves no purpose".Reddy, who was in Australia with the 'A' team before India's Test squad arrived, was picked for the BGT along with the uncapped Abhimanyu Easwaran and Harshit Rana for the five-Test series beginning November 22 in Perth.Reddy first showcased his skills on the big stage for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, earning him a call-up to India's T20 s...
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Border-Gavaskar series: Vaughan shocked by India’s call to skip warm-up matches before Australia Tests

File picture of former cricketer Michael Vaughan | Photo Credit: Getty Images Baffled by India's decision to head into the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia without a proper warm-up game, former England captain Michael Vaughan has raised concerns about how the tourists would get into a "competitive mindset" without match practice. India decided against playing a match against an Australian domestic side in the run-up to the five-match Test series, starting in Perth from November 22, marking a departure from their approach on the previous two tours of Australia."I can't get my head around a team like India only wanting to play an intra-squad game leading into a series against Australia in th...
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India vs Australia 1st Test, Perth weather report: Will rain impact the IND vs AUS 1st match? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India are set to take on Australia in the opening Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth, starting November 22. The Indian team has already secured back-to-back series wins in Australia, first under Virat Kohli's leadership in 2018-19, followed by Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy in 2020-21.With Rohit Sharma now at the helm, India are targeting a historic third consecutive triumph on Australian soil.To secure direct qualification for the World Test Championship final at Lord's in June 2025, India need to win four Tests in this series.Australia, on the other hand, have not defeated India in a home Test series since the 2014-15 season, having lost the 2018-19 and 2020-21 series. The two teams also faced off in the World Test Championship final and the 50-over Worl...
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