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.
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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...