Trust your game like Virat Kohli: Ricky Ponting to Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has urged struggling batters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to trust their game, drawing inspiration from star India batter Virat Kohli, to reverse their fortunes in the remaining four Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Labuschagne appeared completely at sea against the Jasprit…

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‘We don’t want this guy full of confidence …’: Border and Hayden slam Australia’s tactics against Virat Kohli in Perth Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian cricket legends Allan Border and Matthew Hayden expressed concerns about Australia’s handling of Virat Kohli during India’s 295-run win in the first Test in Perth. Kohli scored an unbeaten century in the second innings, his first Test hundred in 18 months.Border voiced his disappointment regarding Australia’s approach to Kohli’s innings. “I was…

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‘Pressure on Australia or India?’: Wasim Jaffer and Michael Vaughan engage in debate ahead of the Perth Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. (Photo credit: Cricket Australia) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off on Friday at the Optus Stadium in Perth, marking the start of a five-Test series between hosts Australia and India. The clash promises high drama as India, having dominated the rivalry in recent years,…

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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,…

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