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Australia Executed Their Disciplined Plan Of Dismissing Virat Kohli: Michael Clarke

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has lauded the Pat Cummins-led side for executing their "disciplined plans" of dismissing the talismanic Virat Kohli in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Despite making an unbeaten century in the second innings during India's 295-run win in Perth, Kohli hasn't done anything substantial, as seen from his scores of 7, 11, 3, 36 and 5 in the next five innings in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne. What's been more worrying is, all six of Kohli's dismissals in the current series have been to chasing balls outside the off stump.

Gautam Gambhir Not 1st Choice Coach, Only A 'Compromise': BCCI Official Drops Bomb

As Indian cricket deals with the fading form of its two stalwarts in captain Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli, head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff's role in handling a team in transition has also come into focus. The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been a difficult ride for the side has struggled to get the right combination in the face of an aggressive and highly-driven Australian team. The visitors will be playing the must-win fifth and final Test here from Friday.

Jasprit Bumrah Scripts ICC Rankings History With Never-Seen-Before Feat For India

The 'Kohinoor of Indian cricket' Jasprit Bumrah hit a never-seen-before high in Indian cricket as he went past Ravichandran Ashwin's ICC Test rankings record for bowlers. Bumrah finished shed the year 2024 with 71 wickets to his name in the longest format, with the figures taking him to the absolute top of wicket-takers charts in the year. Courtesy of his exemplary performances last year, the Indian pace icon recorded the highest-ever rating points tally achieved by an Indian bowler as he consolidated his position at the top of the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings after another successful Test in Melbourne that saw him finish with a nine-wicket match haul.

Alex Carey Hails Batters Following Their Exceptional Performance In Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India, wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey heaped praise on his teammates and batters Travis Head, Steven Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne following their contribution in the ongoing series. Australia clinched an 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test and took a 2-1 lead in the series, also ending India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's early next year. Currently, Australia lead 2-1 over India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Team India Star Keen To Be 'Interim Captain' In Tests, Calls Himself 'Mr. Fix-It': Report

The hunt for Rohit Sharma's successor as Test captain seems to be in full swing despite the fact that he hasn't yet cleared the intent around the future. Though it was pace bowling icon Jasprit Bumrah who led the team in Rohit's absence in Perth, it has been reported that multiple players in the Indian dressing room were keen on the leadership role. It looks highly likely that Rohit's Test career will come to its inevitable end after the conclusion of the Australia tour if India don't qualify for the World Test Championship final. But, it seems like Bumrah isn't the only one in the race to fill the captain's spot in the longest format.

Emma Navarro Stunned By Wildcard, Novak Djokovic-Nick Kyrgios Doubles Run Ends At Brisbane

Australian wildcard Kimberly Birrell stunned second seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday while the doubles act of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios came to a shuddering halt at the Brisbane International. But it was all smiles from defending men's champion Grigor Dimitrov, who powered into the quarter-finals in straight sets. In the opening match on Pat Rafter Arena, Birrell matched world number eight Navarro stroke-for-stroke to put a dent in the American's Australian Open preparations. Navarro had a stellar 2024, going deep in all four Grand Slams including a run to the semi-finals of the US Open. She was expected to brush aside the challenge of 26-year-old Birrell, who has never broken into the top 100 in her 10 years on the WTA Tour.

Dimitrov advances in Brisbane, end of Djokovic-Kyrgios doubles journey

Grigor Dimitrov stayed on course for his title defence but women's second seed Emma Navarro was stunned by local favourite Kimberly Birrell at the Brisbane International on Wednesday.

Ravi Shastri Bats For 2-Tier Test System In India

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has called for the implementation of a two-tier system in Test cricket, saying the structure will allow for the survival of the longer format. Shastri's comments come after the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia drew 373,691 spectators across all five days, to become the most-attended Test match in Australia. It beat the previous record of 350,534 at the same venue during the 1936/37 Ashes series against England.

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Australia Executed Their Disciplined Plan Of Dismissing Virat Kohli: Michael Clarke

Gautam Gambhir Not 1st Choice Coach, Only A 'Compromise': BCCI Official Drops Bomb

Jasprit Bumrah Scripts ICC Rankings History With Never-Seen-Before Feat For India

Alex Carey Hails Batters Following Their Exceptional Performance In Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Team India Star Keen To Be 'Interim Captain' In Tests, Calls Himself 'Mr. Fix-It': Report

Emma Navarro Stunned By Wildcard, Novak Djokovic-Nick Kyrgios Doubles Run Ends At Brisbane

Dimitrov advances in Brisbane, end of Djokovic-Kyrgios doubles journey

Ravi Shastri Bats For 2-Tier Test System In India