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Watch: KL Rahul calls this Indian legend the ‘most famous’ in his contact list | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the BCCI conducted Q&A session in which Indian batter KL Rahul was asked a light-hearted question: "Who is the most famous person in your contact list?" Without missing a beat, Rahul answered, "Virat Kohli," much to the amusement of fans and fellow cricketers alike.The response came as no surprise to many, given the long-standing friendship between the two cricketing stars. Kohli, widely regarded as one of the greatest modern-day cricketers, has been a prominent figure not only in Indian cricket but globally, and his influence extends far beyond the sport.Rahul's answer highlighted the close bond they share, with the two having played together in numerous international matches and even sharing success on and off the field.Rahul's simple y...

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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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Watch: ‘Legend’ Siraj gets a kiss, praise from Team India bowling coach | – Times of India

(Photo credit: Screengrab from video posted on X) NEW DELHI: With the first Test of the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy fast approaching, the Indian team is leaving no stones unturned in preparations and last week had gruelling training session at the WACA in Perth. Along with training in the nets and the usual drills, the players also featured in simulation matches to prepare themselves for the upcoming marquee series. The team also had its share of fun moments during the training as on one occasion bowling coach Morne Morkel was seen heaping praise and kissing premier pacer Mohammed Siraj.As Siraj video-bombed a Morkel chat at one of the training sessions, the India coach was seen involving the pacer in the conversation. He then lauded Siraj's bowling, ending the praise with a soft ki...

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‘Chhup ke practice’: India’s confidence is low, says former Pakistan batter | Cricket News – Times of India

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir (Photos: X and @trislavalette) India opted for closed-door practice sessions in Perth ahead of the series-opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), and former Pakistan batter Basit Ali feels it shows that the Indian team isn't confident about their title-defence.India have had a strong hold on the BGT, thwarting Australia's challenge for a decade. India's reign also includes historic triumphs Down Under on their last two tours. But going into this BGT, India haven't shown consistent red-ball form and got washed out 0-3 in the home Test series against New Zealand before flying to Australia. Add to that the woeful form of their star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the problems seem compounded. Pakistan's Don Plots Against Aaqib Javed | India Lo...

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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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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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‘Let’s give Gautam Gambhir a chance’: Sourav Ganguly backs India head coach ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed support for India's head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia which begins on November 22 in Perth.Ganguly believes it's premature to evaluate Gambhir's coaching, which started just two months ago, and urged patience from fans and critics."All I will say is let him be. I saw some criticism of what he said in the press conference. It is the way he is. Just because he has lost three Test matches and a one-day series against Sri Lanka, the straight talk has not been looked at nicely. But that is the way he is. Let’s give Gambhir a chance," Gambhir told Revsportz.Gambhir's tenure began with India experiencing a 0-3 Test series whitewash against New Zealand and a loss to Sri Lanka in ODIs.His dir...

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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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‘If you keep a positive mindset…’: Virat Kohli asks social media fans to stop trolling | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli at the WACA Ground in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Fame and popularity comes at a price. And in this age of social media, fans tend to go overboard and criticize more and praise cricketers less.India superstar cricketer and former captain Virat Kohli has also been subjected to unnecessary flak and criticism on social media on many occasions.Border-Gavaskar TrophyNow a video is viral on the internet in which Kohli is appealing to fans to use social media positively.Kohli says in the video, "Use all your gadgets and use them positively. You all have access to social media, use it for good things and keep a good positive mindset. Your gadgets give you access to gather information, but look at the world with a positive mindset. There should be no t...

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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...