‘India paid the price … ‘: Ravi Shastri’s stern message to Rohit Sharma’ men ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has advised Team India to move past their 0-3 defeat to New Zealand and concentrate on upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The unprecedented whitewash under Rohit Sharma‘s leadership marked India’s first home Test series defeat in 12 years, significantly impacting their ICC World Test Championship standings position.Shastri…

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‘Toughest pitch I ever batted on’: Virat Kohli reveals his best Test knock in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s exceptional record in Australian cricket is well-documented. In his 13 Test matches on Australian soil, he has scored 1352 runs at an impressive average of 54.08, including six centuries and four half-centuries.Interestingly, Kohli’s most cherished innings came in a losing cause. His remarkable 123-run performance in Perth…

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‘Getting ready for first game’: KL Rahul dismisses injury worry ahead of India vs Australia 1st Test – Times of India

KL Rahul (Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images for Cricket Australia) NEW DELHI: Team India batter KL Rahul has dismissed concerns about his fitness ahead of the highly anticipated first Test of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth. In a video shared by the BCCI, Rahul confirmed he was recovering well after sustaining a blow…

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: How Team India has fared at Australia’s five iconic Test venues – Times of India

File Pic: India captain Rohit Sharma and Australia skipper Pat Cummins with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is just round the corner now. India will be playing a five-match series in Australia for the first time since the bilateral contest was rechristened as BGT in 1996.The stake…

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Pat Cummins on thwarting Rohit Sharma-led India’s historic hat-trick bid | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins NEW DELHI: Pat Cummins‘ Australia are set to challenge India’s quest for a historic third consecutive Border-Gavaskar Trophy series win on Australian soil, this time facing a new Indian captain eager to make history.The much-anticipated clash begins with the opening Test on November 22 in Perth.India previously secured back-to-back series…

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‘Ponting can comment on…’: Former Australian cricketers no-holds-barred response on Gautam Gambhir’s remarks | Cricket News – Times of India

Ricky Ponting and Gautam Gambhir. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketers Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden have defended teammate Ricky Ponting following India head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s befitting reply to Ponting’s comments on Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma‘s form ahead of high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy.The duo’s straightforward stance highlighted their belief in…

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India contemplating between Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan | Cricket News – Times of India

Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan NEW DELHI: Exactly a week before the start of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test vs Australia in Perth, India are rocked by injury and availability concerns. Shubman Gill is unlikely to play the series opener due to a fractured thumb and captain Rohit Sharma has decided to stay back with…

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Sarfaraz Khan walks off after painful elbow hit during training session in Perth | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan on Thursday faced an injury scare during Team India‘s training session in Perth, walking off the field after a painful blow to his right elbow.Preparing for the upcoming first Test against Australia, starting on November 22 in Perth, Sarfaraz was hit while batting in the nets.Border-Gavaskar TrophyAlthough the…

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Watch: Rohit Sharma continues to train in Mumbai ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Team India skipper Rohit Sharma is putting in intense training in Mumbai, aiming to stay match-fit for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series despite the uncertainty surrounding his participation.A video posted by his team shows Rohit in rigorous sessions, including treadmill sprints, weight training, and outdoor runs. Watch: As reported by TimesofIndia.com,…

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