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India-Australia rivalry comparable with Ashes, says Ricky Ponting as he expects intense series

File picture of former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has compared the Australia-India rivalry to that of the Ashes, stating that these battles are among the most anticipated in world cricket.The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played at Perth’s Optus Stadium from November 22 onwards.The former Australian skipper has urged both teams to maintain a competitive but fair spirit throughout the series. “Australia-England, with the history of the Ashes, but Australia-India is not far behind that and it’s built up over a long period. I think we all look forward to these sort...
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Ravi Shastri says first two Tests crucial for India against Australia after defeat to New Zealand

A file image of Ravi Shastri | Photo Credit: The Hindu India "paid a heavy price for being a little complacent" against New Zealand and the team needs to start well in the first two Tests against Australia to put behind their unprecedented loss to New Zealand at home, believes Ravi Shastri. The former captain and coach Shastri said India, who were caught "unawares" by New Zealand, would be hurting after the defeat which ended their unbeaten run at home that lasted over 12 years and 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 th...
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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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Sourav Ganguly feels Bumrah would be ‘good leader’ in first Ind-Aus Test

File picture of former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly | Photo Credit: PTI With Rohit Sharma expected to miss the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly expressed belief in pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s capabilities to lead the side in Perth against Australia.Bumrah was appointed Rohit’s deputy when India’s squad for the five gruelling Tests was announced. Rohit and his wife recently had a second child and he is expected to join the team for the second Test.K.L. Rahul being shipped to the opening slot during India’s intra-squad match simulation at the WACA, could be the foreshadowing of Rohit’s absence, at least for the series opener.In the absence of the designated captain, B...
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