Ricky Ponting hits back at Gautam Gambhir, calls him ‘prickly character’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Ricky Ponting, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir (Photos: X) India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s pre-departure press conference set an aggressive tone for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, when he told former Australia captain Ricky Ponting to mind his own business and not question the form of Virat Kohli. In an expected retort, Ponting has said that…

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Gautam Gambhir hits back at Ricky Ponting over comments on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, while addressing the media in Mumbai on Monday, ahead of the team’s departure to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, slammed former Australia captain Ricky Ponting for his comments on India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.Ponting had expressed his concern on the form of both Virat Kohli…

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‘Do not ever question the greats’: Ricky Ponting on Virat Kohli’s lean patch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: All eyes are on Virat Kohli as India prepare to face Australia in the high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22nd. While Kohli’s record against Australia remains formidable, his recent form has sparked debate and raised concerns about his ability to deliver on Australian soil.Kohli’s Test performance has seen a significant dip since 2020….

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Ricky Ponting wants Babar Azam to take Virat Kohli’s way to regain form | Cricket News – Times of India

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has advised former Pakistan captain Babar Azam to adopt Virat Kohli‘s strategy in an attempt to restore his lost form.Due to his poor form, Babar was rested for the final two Test matches against England. Pakistan won both…

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Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, Ricky Ponting picks this batter to score most runs for India in Border Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting and the Border Gavaskar Trophy (Photo Source: X) Ricky Ponting‘s conviction about Australia emerging victorious in the coming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India has strengthened, as the former Australia skipper stuck to his previous prediction in an interview with the International Cricket Council (ICC).In August this year, Ponting had…

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‘Was mentally scarred from the 2001 India tour’: Adam Gilchrist on Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist. Image: Screenshot The Australia tour of India in 2001 is remembered as one of the most iconic Test series in cricket history. Australia, led by Steve Waugh, arrived in India on the back of a 16-Test winning streak and aspirations to conquer the “Final Frontier.” But it came with the…

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‘Stupid statement’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali blasts Australian bowler for predicting 5-0 victory over India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized Australian spinner Nathan Lyon for his bold prediction regarding the outcome of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series between Australia and India. Lyon, during an appearance on the Willow Talk podcast, confidently forecasted a 5-0 victory for Australia in the series, a statement that Basit Ali found…

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Border Gavaskar Trophy: When Rahul Dravid notched up one of the greatest performances by an Indian batsman overseas | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India batting great Rahul Dravid has a stellar record against Australia, one of the most dominant teams during his era. His performances, especially in Test cricket, are particularly memorable, with several iconic innings against the Aussies.Dravid’s first tour to Australia in 1999 was nothing short of disastrous with a highest score of 35…

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