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160 Percent Increase: Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 Shatters More Cricket Viewership Records

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, hotly contested between India and Australia, is setting record numbers in terms of cricket viewership across the world. The thrilling contest in the first Test at Perth captivated a record-breaking 70.8 million viewers-a 70% growth in reach-and generated 8.6 billion minutes of watch-time on Indian broadcaster Star Sports, a 160% increase over the first test during India's previous tour to Australia on television. With a remarkable 38% growth in TVR, this match is now the highest-rated bilateral away Test in BARC's history.

"If 140 Crore People Select The Team...": India World Cup-Winner Backs Rohit Sharma Amid Criticism

Amid criticism of both his form and captaincy, India captain Rohit Sharma has received support from an Indian World Cup-winner. 1983 World Cup-winner Kirti Azad has defended Rohit Sharma, despite India's big defeat in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at Adelaide. Azad sharply stated that people watching on television in the comfort of their homes should not be the judges of whether a senior player should be dropped. Azad has asked for patience rather than calling for Rohit Sharma's exit after a few games of bad form.

Australia Great Questions Team India, Calls This Factor 'Unacceptable' Ahead Of 3rd Test

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has advised India to bat first in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, starting on December 14, even if the conditions on offer at the Gabba in Brisbane are challenging. The current five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is locked 1-1 after Australia beat India by 10 wickets at Adelaide Oval. The last time India played a Test in Brisbane, they outclassed Australia by three wickets to win the 2020/21 series 2-1, on the back of Rishabh Pant's heroic 89 not out.

Fans In Brisbane Given A Treat, Get To Watch Net Sessions Of India And Australia

Ahead of the third Test Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia at The Gabba, cricket fans expressed their feelings after witnessing the net sessions of both teams. The third Test of the series is set to begin on December 14 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. Following a resounding 295-run defeat to the visitors at Perth's Optus Stadium--where standout performances from Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal were on display--the hosts bounced back strongly.

How Did Mitchell Starc React To Yashasvi Jaiswal's "Too Slow" Sledge? Ricky Ponting Says...

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes a cheeky remark from India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series may have given extra motivation to Mitchell Starc to deliver his career-best performance in the second Test in Adelaide. Jaiswal contributed a knock of 161 in the second innings of the series opener in Perth. During his stellar knock, he remarked that Starc was "bowling too slow". The comment brought a wry smile to the face of Starc at the time, but it was the left-arm quick that had the last laugh when he dismissed the India opener for a duck with a peach on the very first delivery of the match in Adelaide.

"When You Have The Best Bowler In The World....": Mitchell Marsh On Plans To Attack Jasprit Bumrah During 3rd Test

Ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh highlighted the importance of taking on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Marsh noted that merely "seeing off" the "best bowler in the world" could lead to losing one's wicket, emphasising the need to adapt to the situation and apply pressure with attacking batting when required. The third Test of the series is set to begin on December 14 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground.

Niroshan Dickwella Cleared To Play All Forms Of Cricket Following Ban For Doping

Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella, who was banned for three years due to alleged anti-doping violations, has been cleared to play cricket across all formats, according to the ICC. The 31-year-old cricketer received a three-year suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance during a random anti-doping test. The ban, imposed by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA), took effect in August 2024. However, Dickwella appealed the ban and submitted evidence to demonstrate that no banned substances were consumed during the "competition period" and that the identified substance was unrelated to "enhancing sports performance."

PSSI Ungkap Alasan Naturalisasi Ole Romeny Mandek

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160 Percent Increase: Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 Shatters More Cricket Viewership Records

"If 140 Crore People Select The Team...": India World Cup-Winner Backs Rohit Sharma Amid Criticism

Australia Great Questions Team India, Calls This Factor 'Unacceptable' Ahead Of 3rd Test

Fans In Brisbane Given A Treat, Get To Watch Net Sessions Of India And Australia

How Did Mitchell Starc React To Yashasvi Jaiswal's "Too Slow" Sledge? Ricky Ponting Says...

"When You Have The Best Bowler In The World....": Mitchell Marsh On Plans To Attack Jasprit Bumrah During 3rd Test

Niroshan Dickwella Cleared To Play All Forms Of Cricket Following Ban For Doping

PSSI Ungkap Alasan Naturalisasi Ole Romeny Mandek