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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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Sourav Ganguly tells what KL Rahul needs to do to strike form | Cricket News – Times of India

KL Rahul during the practice match between India and India A at the WACA in Perth. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In response to KL Rahul's recent sub-par performance, former India captain Sourav Ganguly stated the 32-year-old has to talk to himself in order to boost his confidence.After smashing 68 against Bangladesh in the Kanpur Test, Rahul appeared to be getting back to form and had the ideal opportunity to gain confidence throughout the New Zealand series. Border-Gavaskar TrophyHowever, after scoring 12 runs in both innings of the first Test, he was left out of the starting lineup for the final two matches against the Kiwis.Ups and downs are a natural aspect of sports, according to Ganguly. He went on to say that Rahul is under a lot of strain because the Lucknow Super G...

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‘All out for 36…’: Aussies up the ‘mind games’ against India | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia cricketers. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: With India and Australia set to cross swords in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the mind games are truly underway.With one Aussie great picking Virat Kohli as the 'key player' for India and another Aussie legend asking the hosts to 'go hard' on the 'emotional' former Indian captain, the sledging has already started off the field.Border-Gavaskar TrophyBut amidst all these serious 'confrontations', a fun video has emerged which has current Australian players talking about the forthcoming series.The video has Aussie all-rounder Mitchell Marsh addressing pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, opener Usman Khawaja and spinner Nathan Lyon in an informal meeting.IND have what it takes to challenge this AUS team in upc...

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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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Glenn McGrath calls Virat Kohli ’emotional’, urges Australia to ‘go hard’ against him | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath believes the upcoming Test series against Australia could put significant pressure on Indian batsman Virat Kohli.India and Australia will face off in a five-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22nd in Perth. India enters the series having won the last four encounters, but a recent 3-0 loss to New Zealand raises questions about their current form.Kohli, a linchpin of the Indian batting lineup for over a decade, has experienced a recent dip in form, averaging just 22.72 in six Test matches this year. With injuries potentially sidelining key batsmen Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma, the spotlight will be firmly fixed on Kohli's performance.“Without a doubt, especially after c...

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‘Rohit Sharma should be playing the Perth Test’: Sourav Ganguly opines as India captain set to miss BGT opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma will miss the opening Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth to spend time with his family following the birth of his son. The Indian skipper will rejoin the team for the second Test in Adelaide, set to be a day-night encounter under lights in Adelaide. Confirming the decision, an official close to developments stated, "Rohit Sharma will not be featuring in the first Test. He wants to spend some more time with his family and the new-born and the Indian cricket board completely respects his decision." Former India captain Sourav Ganguly weighed in, urging Rohit to reconsider and travel to Australia in time for the Perth Test. Ganguly emphasized the importance of Rohit’s leadership in the hi...

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How exploding stars have led Team India’s impressive run in T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

LEADING THE SMASH AND GRAB: Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Backed by the team management, an Indian team in transition is winning matches by playing a brand of T20 cricket that is exhilarating to watch...Things are looking up for Suryakumar Yadav and Co. heading into the next T20 World Cup, to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in just over a year's time. The team has finished the year by winning 24 of 26 T20Is played in 2024, a very impressive run.Even after the exit of senior stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the format, and despite the absence of match-winners like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, this T20 team is playing like champions.Suryakumar Yadav continues to make an impact as a leader | #BeyondTheBoundaryThe most refresh...

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Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill can go to next level as senior batters after Australia tour: Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (AFP Photo) Indian teams started competing in Australia consistently since the 2003-04 series where Sourav Ganguly’s team came back with a 1-1 scoreline. As India get ready for another series Down Under following the debacle against New Zealand at home, Ganguly spoke to TOI about a host of topics. in India, setting the tone early in Australia and the next generation stepping up. Excerpts…What do you make of the 0-3 drubbing at home against New Zealand?It was surprising and unexpected. It’s a wake-up call for the team before going into such a big series in Australia. It must have given them a lot to think about and introspect what was lacking in the home series. But the team should always be looking to move forward and not carry the baggage of previous defeats....

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Pat Cummins on thwarting Rohit Sharma-led India’s historic hat-trick bid | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins NEW DELHI: Pat Cummins' Australia are set to challenge India's quest for a historic third consecutive Border-Gavaskar Trophy series win on Australian soil, this time facing a new Indian captain eager to make history.The much-anticipated clash begins with the opening Test on November 22 in Perth.India previously secured back-to-back series wins in Australia, first under Virat Kohli's leadership in 2018-19 and then with Ajinkya Rahane at the helm in 2020-21.Now, with Rohit Sharma as captain, Team India is eyeing an unprecedented third straight triumph Down Under.Can Cummins and his team halt India's series-winning streak?"Yes. Yes is the answer," Cummins said in response to a question by TimesOfIndia.com during an interaction with select media, organised by broa...