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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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‘I don’t look at captaincy as a…’: Jasprit Bumrah ahead of 1st Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah addresses the media at Optus Stadium in Perth. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Because Jasprit Bumrah has always enjoyed accountability and taking on challenging tasks, he is excited about the chance to captain India against bitter rivals Australia in a highly anticipated Test series opener in their home ground. Following the Edgbaston Test match against England in 2022, Bumrah will skipper the team for the second time without Rohit Sharma, and the 30-year-old wants to handle things his own way.Border-Gavaskar Trophy"I don't look at captaincy as a post but I have always loved responsibility," Bumrah said at a press conference ahead of the first Test."I wanted to do the tough job since I was a child. You want to do things and get thrown in tough scenarios, this a...
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We hope to take back trophy this time, says Pat Cummins, ahead of Australia-India tests

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins speaks during a press conference at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 21, 2024, ahead of the first cricket Test between Australia and India. | Photo Credit: AFP There is a quiet confidence innate to Pat Cummins. Striding into the press conference hall wearing his worn-out baggy green cap at the Optus Stadium here on Thursday (November 21, 2024), the Australian skipper hoped that his men would wrest back the elusive Border-Gavaskar Trophy.There were also moments when the brotherhood of fast bowlers was on view as he praised his counterpart, Jasprit Bumrah. Ahead of the first Test against India here on Friday (November 21, 2024), Cummins extensively spoke to the media.Excerpt...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Under pressure, India faces Australia; aims for history repeat

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins (L) and India’s captain Jasprit Bumrah pose with the trophy at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 21, 2024, ahead of the first cricket Test between Australia and India. | Photo Credit: AFP Two men fused by their passion for speed, split by nationalities, and thrown together into a sporting rivalry, stretched their hands towards each other. In the background, the sun was beating down on the grass, all golden hue and green tinge, and in the shade, a cool breeze demanded respect and woollens.Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins, froze time for a bit, as the two, with a son each, discussed parenthood and baby steps. This was life distilled into its best essence. As proud fathers, splendi...
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‘When Rohit Sharma returns…’: Ricky Ponting reveals ‘potential disruption’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The legendary Ricky Ponting, who on Thursday maintained his prediction of a 3-1 series victory for Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, believed that captain Rohit Sharma joining the Indian team in the second Test at Adelaide could be a "potential disruption" for the visitors. On Friday, the highly anticipated five-match Test series begins in Perth. Rohit will miss the series opener since he is on a paternity leave. In his place, the Indian squad is being captained by pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.Border-Gavaskar Trophy"I just think there's potential for more disruption through their campaign with Sharma coming back and whatever else. So I'll stick with it (3-1 verdict in favour of Australia)," Ponting said on ICC Review."(...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Jasprit Bumrah shares a big update on Mohammed Shami, says ‘if everything goes well …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

File Pic: Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, leading the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma, has suggested that Mohammed Shami might join the Test squad during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This depends on Shami's continued progress in his recovery.The absence of Shami has been a significant point of discussion leading up to the five-Test series against Australia. The first Test is scheduled to start on Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium.Border-Gavaskar TrophyShami has been absent from international cricket since the ODI World Cup 2023 final. However, he recently returned to action in the Ranji Trophy, representing Bengal. He delivered a powerful performance against Madhya Pradesh, taking 7 wickets for 156 runs in two innings, d...
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‘One series can go up and down, but Virat Kohli…’: Jasprit Bumrah ahead of 1st Test against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah speaks during a press conference at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 21, 2024. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to lead India in the first Test of this edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia starting in Perth from Friday.Addressing a press conference at the Optus Stadium on Thursday, Bumrah exuded confidence ahead of the series, saying that the team is prepared for the tough challenge of the five-match Test series.Border-Gavaskar TrophyBumrah said, "We are prepared. We came in early and trained at the WACA. When we came here for the first time, we did well so the onus is on the youngsters to take up the responsibility as well."Throwing his weight behind former Indian captain Virat Kohli, who i...
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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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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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‘Self-belief matters the most in…’: Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia | – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah emphasised that confidence in oneself is paramount, regardless of playing conditions ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.With India aiming to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final for the third consecutive time, following their disappointing series defeat to New Zealand at home, the spotlight remains on the skilled paceman. His ability to deliver breakthrough performances at critical moments has earned him recognition as India's reliable match-winner.India likely to hand two debuts in first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test vs Australia in PerthIn his interview with 7Cricket, Bumrah, who is set to captain the side in the opening Test, revealed that the Indian team's str...
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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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Border-Gavaskar trophy: Jasprit Bumrah is ‘Cat burglar’ for Brett Lee, India’s ‘X-factor’ for Travis Head

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s reputation precedes him and he will be a force to reckon with during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting on November 22. | Photo Credit: PTI Dubbed as the bowler "impossible to face" by swashbuckling Australian batter Travis Head and a "cat burglar" by former tearaway pacer Brett Lee, Jasprit Bumrah's reputation precedes him. The India pacer, who is set to captain India in the first Test of the five-match series starting in Perth on Friday (November 22, 2024), has left both past and present Australian players in awe of his skill and threat. Not since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s has a touring pace bowler struck fear into the hearts of Australians as much as ...
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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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Watch: Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj sum up Virat Kohli in one word during Border-Gavaskar Trophy photoshoot | Cricket News – Times of India

Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj sum up Virat Kohli in one word (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Indian cricket team engaged in a light-hearted and memorable photoshoot, providing fans with a glimpse into their camaraderie. Among the participants were Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj, and the ever-charismatic Virat Kohli. ALSO SEE: Border-Gavaskar TrophyDuring a moment captured by the BCCI’s social media team, Sarfaraz and Siraj were heard calling Kohli a "legend" as he wrapped up his segment.Watch: Despite his ongoing struggles with consistency in all formats of the game, Kohli’s stature as a global cricket icon continues to inspire those around him. In another playful interaction, KL Rahul was asked to name the most famous contact on his pho...
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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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You can’t play India without talking about Virat Kohli: Travis Head | Cricket News – Times of India

Australian cricketer Travis Head anticipates that Virat Kohli, India's star batsman, will showcase his talent throughout the series.“He's pretty big. Everyone talks about Virat, wherever he goes. Maybe the closed sessions give him a bit of freedom, bit of space. There won't be a series where you would play India and you wouldn't talk about Kohli.”Head acknowledges Kohli's world-class batting abilities and emphasizes the importance of respecting his talent.“No doubt, we will go through all their players, cannot wait to start well against them. Virat's going to have his moments in this series, hopefully not too many of them. He's a world-class player. Over the course of five Tests, he is going to play well at some stage. We have to understand and respect that. Hopefully, the players on our s...
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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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We got what we wanted out of three-day match stimulation: Abhishek Nayar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Abhishek Nayar, India's assistant coach, stated that the squad got all they needed from the three-day center-wicket match stimulation at the WACA Ground ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins on November 22.Optus Stadium in Perth will host the opening game of India's five-match Test series against Australia. Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney will follow. India has won both of its previous Test visits to Australia by identical scores of 2-1.Border-Gavaskar Trophy"Just before we came to Australia, Gauti bhai (head coach Gautam Gambhir), Rohit (Sharma), we had a discussion on what we wanted out of these three days. The idea was to try and make sure that for the younger and experienced guys to give them a lot of time in the centre, to adapt, to understand conditio...
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‘No need to take excess pressure’: Kapil Dev counsels team prior to Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Indian cricket team (AP Photo) Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev has shared some advice for the Indian cricket team as they prepare for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Kapil Dev encouraged the team to relax and play their natural game without feeling burdened by pressure. "...I just want to wish my team all the luck. Don't listen much, go and express yourself. Those who will play well will win. There is no need to take excess pressure." Kapil Dev told reporters.There are some injury concerns for India ahead of the first Test match of the series against Australia. Rohit Sharma stayed back in India for the birth of his second child and is expected to rejoin the team before the second Test in Adelaide, which begins on December 4th. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill picked up a left-hand injury whil...
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‘Such a crazy coincidence’: Tabraiz Shamsi reveals surprising similarities in stats with Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

Tabraiz Shamsi and Jasprit Bumrah (X Photo) South African spin bowler Tabraiz Shamsi recently pointed out an interesting similarity between his T20 International cricket statistics and those of Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Shamsi used his account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to highlight the coincidence."Fun fact... Jasprit Bumrah and I have played the exact same amount of T20 international games. Bowled the exact same number of balls in those games and taken the exact same amount of wickets! Such a crazy coincidence"Both Bumrah and Shamsi have played 70 T20I matches. They have each bowled 1,509 balls and taken 89 wickets in those matches.While they have played the same number of matches, Bumrah has bowled in 69 innings compared to Shamsi's 70.Bumrah has an economy r...
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‘If this is the last time Virat Kohli is out here…’: Justin Langer’s heartfelt plea to fans ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Justin Langer (X Photo) Former Australian cricketer and head coach Justin Langer shared his thoughts on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which is set to begin in Perth on November 22nd. Langer emphasized the strength of the Indian team, despite their recent series loss to New Zealand. He cautioned against underestimating India, reminding everyone of their past successes in Australia. “One thing you never do is write off champions, and that’s in every sport, because they are a champion for a reason. In India, there are one and a half billion cricket-loving people, and then count all the rest around the world, they expect nothing but excellence, and the team will be under intense pressure, so how they fight back will be important." said Langer to The West Australian on Su...
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‘Getting ready for first game’: KL Rahul dismisses injury worry ahead of India vs Australia 1st Test – Times of India

KL Rahul (Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images for Cricket Australia) NEW DELHI: Team India batter KL Rahul has dismissed concerns about his fitness ahead of the highly anticipated first Test of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth. In a video shared by the BCCI, Rahul confirmed he was recovering well after sustaining a blow to his elbow during a simulation match. “I got a bad hit on day one of the game,” he admitted, but reassured fans with his progress. “I'm feeling good, and I'm battered today. Getting ready for the first game. I was happy that I could come here early, get some time to get used to the conditions. And, yeah, I've got a lot of time preparing for the series, and I'm excited and looking forward to it.”Team India's physiotherapy team, including Kamlesh Jain...
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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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‘Agar shuruaat aachhi nahi hui…’: Harbhajan Singh weighs in on India’s chances in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah (AP photo) NEW DELHI: The opening Test of the blockbuster Border–Gavaskar Trophy is less than a week away and former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh feels that India will need a solid start in Perth as a win in the opener will boost the side's confidence going forward in the gruelling tour. India were blown away in the recently concluded three-Test series against New Zealand at home where the visitors blanked Rohit Sharma and Co. 3-0. Harbhajan said that the series loss would have shaken the confidence of the team but he isn't too worried about the Indian batters as home conditions were completely different than what they will get Down Under. The former India spinner said that India have a 50-50 chance of retaining the Trophy and the batters will come good on...
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