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Sunil Gavaskar Sends Fiery "Very Very Hungry Virat Kohli" Warning To Australian Team

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar highlighted Virat Kohli's previous consistent performances on Adelaide and Perth grounds, adding that his past success against Australia in these venues will give him the extra bit of confidence during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Kohli averages just 22.72 in his six Test matches this year, way below than his average of 54.08 in Tests in Australia and his overall career average of 47.83. He comes into his fifth Australia tour after making just 91 runs in India's 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand at home earlier this month.

Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli To Achieve Major All-Time High, Set To Surpass Rohit Sharma Soon

Babar Azam on Monday surpassed Virat Kohli to rise to the second spot in the list of highest run-scorers in T20Is. Virat Kohli has 4188 runs in 117 innings while Babar Azam has 4192 runs in 119 innings. India captain Rohit Sharma leads the list with 4231 runs in 151 innings. Babar Azam achieved the feat during a match against Australia. With Rohit having retired from T20Is, Babar Azam is expected to surpass him in the list very soon.

Formula 1 to move 2026 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal to May for travel reasons

Formula 1 will move the Canadian Grand Prix to a new slot in May from 2026 to cut down on travel and its environmental impact.

"Virat Kohli's Going To Have...": Australia Star Straight Take Ahead Of 1st Border Gavaskar Trophy Test

Australian batter Travis Head on Monday backed Virat Kohli to "have his moments in the series" as the Indian superstar continued to dominate talks in the run-up to the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting in Perth on Friday. Kohli's ordinary returns with the bat this year in Test cricket notwithstanding, the 36-year-old has been the cynosure of all eyes since the Indian team landed in Australia last week. Head threw his support behind the Indian batting mainstay, who managed a mere 93 runs across three Tests against New Zealand at a forgettable average of 15.50 in his last assignment at home just before the tour of Australia.

India Fast Bowler Labelled 'Legend' Ahead Of Australia Tests. Not Jasprit Bumrah Or Mohammed Shami

India bowling coach Morne Morkel had a fun banter with Mohammed Siraj during India's intra-squad match simulation training ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener in Perth against Australia on Friday. India players and coaching staff have elevated their preparations for the opening Test against Australia. The five Tests that will be played till early January will decide whether featuring in the third World Test Championship final lies in India's fate or not. With the intensity that the series holds, players have had unwavering focus throughout the closed-door practice session and match simulation. While the focus remains on kicking off the series with a bang, players certainly are having a fun banter to keep the pressure off their shoulders.

Will Mohammed Shami Play In Border Gavaskar Trophy? Star Pacer Now Named In Bengal T20 Squad

Will Mohammed Shami play in Border Gavaskar Trophy at all? That is one big question in the mind of all Indian cricket team followers as the side gets down to action against Australia from Friday in Perth. Mohammed Shami, 2023 ODI World Cup's highest wicket-taker, suffered several injury setbacks before he made a comeback into the Ranji Trophy a few days ago where he played for Bengal. That performance raised hopes that Shami may be on the flight to Australia next.

Wales 'are all in this together' as Warren Gatland speculation continues to grow

Wales number 8 Aaron Wainwright says "we are all in this together" as speculation rages about head coach Warren Gatland's future following a record 11 successive Test match defeats.

'Correct' way to pronounce Nice biscuits revealed – and some people are surprised

Arnott's, the Australian firm responsible for Nice biscuits, has at last clarified the correct pronunciation of their name.

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Sunil Gavaskar Sends Fiery "Very Very Hungry Virat Kohli" Warning To Australian Team

Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli To Achieve Major All-Time High, Set To Surpass Rohit Sharma Soon

Formula 1 to move 2026 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal to May for travel reasons

"Virat Kohli's Going To Have...": Australia Star Straight Take Ahead Of 1st Border Gavaskar Trophy Test

India Fast Bowler Labelled 'Legend' Ahead Of Australia Tests. Not Jasprit Bumrah Or Mohammed Shami

Will Mohammed Shami Play In Border Gavaskar Trophy? Star Pacer Now Named In Bengal T20 Squad

Wales 'are all in this together' as Warren Gatland speculation continues to grow

'Correct' way to pronounce Nice biscuits revealed – and some people are surprised