The Indian cricket team is set to play a five-match Test series against Australia. The arrival of Indian players in Australia has already begun. Before departing for Australia, Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir attended a press conference in Mumbai on November 11 (Monday). During the press conference, Gambhir answered several questions. ‘How many countries have such players…’ During the press conference, Gautam Gambhir made a significant statement about KL Rahul. Gambhir said, “KL Rahul can open the innings. He can bat at number 3. He can also bat at number 6. He keeps wickets in ODIs. It requires a…
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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is just 10 days away. The first Test match between India and Australia is set to be played in Perth from November 22. This five-match Test series is crucial for both teams. Team India has won the last two series in Australia, putting pressure on the hosts to claim victory this time. Before the series kicks off, let’s take a look at the records of two of India’s greatest players in the history of this series: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have played significant cricket against Australia in Test matches.…
The dispute between the BCCI and PCB over the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 continues. Team India has refused to travel to Pakistan for the mega event, while Pakistan remains firm on hosting the tournament on their home soil. The PCB is not in favor of holding the Champions Trophy under a hybrid model. On Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that the BCCI has declined to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the event. Following this, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has started discussions with senior government officials on Sunday to decide on future actions. A PCB official stated, “Mohsin…
Pakistan defeated Australia by eight wickets in the third and decisive ODI, securing the series 2-1. This victory marks the first time in 22 years that Pakistan has won a bilateral ODI series against Australia on their home soil. In the final ODI, Pakistan’s fast bowlers dominated, bundling out the hosts for just 140 runs. Pakistan then chased down the target in just 26.5 overs, thanks to a strong start by Saim Ayub (42) and Abdullah Shafique (37). Series Win in Australia After 22 YearsIn 2002, Pakistan played their first bilateral ODI series in Australia and won the three-match series…
The Indian cricket team suffered a 0-3 defeat in the Test series against New Zealand. This loss has made it a significant challenge for the team to reach the final of the World Test Championship. Now, the Indian team needs to win the five-match Test series against Australia 4-0 to secure a spot in the final. Before departing for the Australia tour, the head coach of the Indian team, Gautam Gambhir, addressed a press conference today (11 November). Gambhir answered numerous questions with composure. Here are the key updates from Gambhir’s press conference: Will Rohit Sharma Play, Who Will Open…
Australia has announced their squad for the first Test of the five-match series against India. The series, known as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, will begin with the first Test in Perth, and Cricket Australia revealed a 13-member squad on Sunday. Nathan McSweeney has been included in the team as a replacement for David Warner, who has retired. McSweeney is also the captain of the Australia-A team for the three unofficial matches against India-A. He is expected to open alongside Usman Khawaja in the Perth Test. Additionally, wicketkeeper Josh Inglis has been included in the Test team for the first time. The…
Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh has strongly criticized the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for not selecting Jalaj Saxena in the India or India-A team. Despite setting several records in the Ranji Trophy and playing domestic cricket for 17 years, Jalaj Saxena has been overlooked. Jalaj is the only player in Ranji Trophy history to have scored 6000 runs and taken 400 wickets. However, he was not included in the India-A team for the three unofficial matches against Australia-A. In response to a tweet highlighting Jalaj’s records, Harbhajan questioned if the selection of players from the IPL is making…
Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat in the recent Test series against New Zealand. This marked the first time in 24 years that the Indian team was whitewashed in a home Test series. The last time such a defeat occurred was in 2000, when India lost a two-match series 0-2 to South Africa. The Indian team is now set to embark on a tour of Australia, where they will play a five-match Test series starting on November 22. This Test series is crucial for the Indian team in terms of qualification…
The first match of the four-match T20I series between India and South Africa was played on Friday night in Durban. Team India secured a 61-run victory and took a 1-0 lead in the series. However, after the match ended, there was a heated argument between Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and South African player Marco Jansen, which required the intervention of the umpire to calm things down. Suryakumar, who is usually seen smiling on the field, surprised fans with this side of him. The reason for this argument was Sanju Samson, who had scored a century in the first innings. The…
The 5-match Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia is set to begin on 22 November. To prepare and get used to Australian conditions, Team India will soon depart for Australia. According to recent reports, Rohit Sharma will travel with the team, but it is still uncertain if he will play in the first Test in Perth. It is said that Rohit Sharma is expecting the birth of his child, which may cause him to miss the first match. A top source, who spoke to India Today on condition of anonymity, confirmed that while Rohit Sharma will be going to…