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‘Should hope that Virat Kohli doesn’t bring that intensity’: Former Aussie all-rounder issues big warning to Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has issued a warning to the Australian cricket team ahead of their opening Test against India in Perth starting on Friday.Watson highlighted the intensity and competitive spirit that Virat Kohli brings to the field, cautioning Australia to be prepared for his trademark aggression.The Aussies are set to face India in a highly-anticipated five-Test series for Border-Gavaskar trophy, and Kohli’s form and leadership are likely to play a decisive role. Watson emphasized Australia's need to maintain composure against Kohli's fierce approach.Kohli's performance in Test cricket has been declining over recent years, with his struggles becoming increasingly apparent since 2020. The former Indian captain has been work...

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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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Ashwin, an incredibly smart bowler, has taught me a lot: Nathan Lyon

A file image of Australia’s Nathan Lyon | Photo Credit: AP Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon believes that rival players often serve as the "best coaches", acknowledging that his Indian counterpart Ravichandran Ashwin has "taught" him a great deal through their faceoffs since 2011-12.Having made their Test debuts in the same year, Lyon and Ashwin will face each other for the eighth time in the longest format during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy five-Test series beginning in Perth on November 22."Ash (Ashwin) is an incredible bowler. I’ve gone head-to-head with him for basically my whole career, so I’ve learned a lot from Ash," Lyon told Fox Cricket."He’s an incredibly smart bowler, and he’s able to learn and ...

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Australia great Matthew Hayden identifies India’s ‘advantage’ after 3-0 series whitewash to New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

Matthew Hayden (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden believes India’s recent 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand, though disappointing, might ultimately benefit them ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, Hayden described the whitewash as “the kick up the a*se that India need.” He noted, “Even though India copped a drubbing and were lightweight in terms of performance, playing long-format cricket gives them a preparation advantage.”India’s loss to New Zealand marked a historic low. The Black Caps sealed the clean sweep with a 25-run victory in the third Test at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. ALSO SEE: Border-Gavaskar TrophyThis was India’s first home Test series whitewash in over two decades and their first-ever...