The Indian team is gearing up for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, a five-match Test series against Australia. The action begins on November 22 in Perth, and much of the pre-series chatter has revolved around the form of senior Indian players, particularly the iconic Virat Kohli. Kohli’s recent Test performances have drawn criticism, with […]

Cheteshwar Pujara, known as the bedrock of India’s Test batting lineup for over a decade, has been a nemesis for Australian bowlers. With 7195 runs in 103 matches at an average of 43.60, his contributions were invaluable. His performances in Australia were particularly notable, scoring 993 runs in 11 Tests at an impressive average of […]

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon emphasized that Australia has specific plans not just for Virat Kohli but for every Indian batter ahead of the highly anticipated five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series opener, scheduled for November 22 at Perth Stadium, pits Australia against an Indian batting lineup brimming with talent. Lyon acknowledged the depth and quality of the […]

Nathan McSweeney is set to make his Test debut for Australia in an unconventional role as an opener, despite not being a specialist in that position. The 25-year-old has been included in the squad for the series opener against India, scheduled to begin in Perth on Friday. McSweeney’s selection over seasoned openers like Marcus Harris […]

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins recently shared his thoughts on Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, recognizing the unique challenge Pant presents for Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. With the five-match Test series set to kick off on November 22 at Perth’s Optus Stadium, Cummins emphasized that Pant’s aggressive approach requires specific, well-thought-out strategies, given […]

Michael Vaughan has voiced concerns over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s form heading into the eagerly awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The two experienced Indian batters struggled in their recent Test series against New Zealand, where India suffered a historic whitewash at home. Rohit managed only 91 runs across three matches, while Kohli tallied 93. For India […]

Steve Smith made a stellar return to international cricket, scoring a smooth 44 off 46 balls to help Australia clinch a two-wicket win over Pakistan in a low-scoring ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 4. Glenn Maxwell, reflecting on Smith’s performance, noted that the former Australian captain appears in outstanding form and could […]

Former Australian captain and legendary batter Ricky Ponting has shared his predictions for the highly anticipated five-match Test series between India and Australia. The 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to kick off on November 22 in Perth, with the following matches scheduled in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Ponting, Australia’s all-time leading […]

Australia’s white-ball wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis is in remarkable form, and chief selector George Bailey hinted at the prospect of him making his Test debut purely as a specialist batter in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India, unbeaten in this historic series over the past four meetings, will face Australia in a five-match Test showdown starting November […]

Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is gearing up for his comeback after a prolonged absence due to an ankle injury. Sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia, Shami has been working tirelessly to regain his competitive edge. His return to the field is set to begin with two Ranji Trophy matches for […]