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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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‘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...