‘I wouldn’t count him out’: Geoff Lawson predicts mixed reception for Virat Kohli in upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Geoff Lawson anticipates a mixed reception for India’s Virat Kohli from Australian crowds during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to Lawson, Kohli’s fierce competitive nature could paint him as a “faux villain,” contrasting with the more amiable Jasprit Bumrah. This dynamic adds a new layer of intrigue as India strive…

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EXPLAINED: Why Sri Lanka and New Zealand will have a rare six-day Test in September | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka’s opening Test against New Zealand at Galle next month has been allocated six days with a rest day included to accommodate country’s presidential election. The first Test will begin on September 18, and a rest day is planned for September 21. The decision is aligned with the “Presidential Election of the…

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‘Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should not be….’: Jay Shah on their Duleep Trophy absence | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recently addressed speculation regarding the potential participation of senior Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Shah clarified that the board does not deem it necessary for the seasoned duo to participate in the domestic tournament.While acknowledging the significance of the Duleep Trophy as…

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ICC team rankings: India maintain supremacy in white-ball formats | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia topped the Test cricket rankings, but India continued to rule both white-ball forms, according to the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) annual team rankings update, which was released on Friday.According to ICC, reigning champions of the ICC World Test Championship Australia has surpassed India to take the top rank in the whites after…

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