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'Worst Possible Case": Ricky Ponting Slams BCCI Over IPL 2025 Auction Schedule

Ricky Ponting criticised BCCI for the scheduling of the IPL 2025 auction as legendary Australia skipper and Justin Langer will have to leave the India vs Australia first Test match midway. Both of them were part of the Channel Seven commentary team but due to their positions with IPL sides, they will have to travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the auction which will be held on November 24 and 25. While Ponting was recently appointed head coach of Punjab Kings, Langer will be coaching Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming season. According to The Age, Ponting was under the impression that the auction will take place after the end of the first Test but the current schedule has made things much harder for him.

"Will Take A Call...": India Coach Provides Massive Injury Update On Shubman Gill

Ahead of his side's first Test against Australia at Perth, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel gave an update on fitness of young batter Shubman Gill, saying that he is improving on "day-to-day basis" and a call on his selection will be taken on the morning of the match. The first Test between India and Australia will kickstart from Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium. Both sides, placed at the top two spots of the ICC World Test Championship points tally will be aiming to make their chances for the final stronger. While India seeks to bounce back after a rare, but humiliating home setback against New Zealand, Australia would be aiming to avoid a hat-trick of series losses to India at home.

"Disheartening": India Blind Cricket Team Captain Breaks Silence On T20 World Cup Row

Captain Durga Rao Tompaki on Wednesday said it is disheartening to miss out on the chance to compete in the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan following India's withdrawal from the tournament while the national federation described the development as a "setback". The Indian team withdrew from the tournament after the government denied the permission to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns. The Indian team was supposed to cross the Wagah border on Wednesday for the event, scheduled to begin on Saturday. "We play with passion, and we represent our country with immense pride. We have always looked forward to competing at the biggest stage, and it is disheartening to miss out on this opportunity," Tompaki said in a media release.

"Have Serious Reservations": Ex Australia Captain Attacks Gautam Gambhir, Questions His Attitude

While Virat Kohli led the Indian troops, head coach Ravi Shastri was the protective shield that enabled the Indian team to pull off a historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy win Down Under in 2020. However, questions are being raised over the Indian team's ability to pull off a similar result this time, under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir. Former Australia captain Tim Paine, who was leading the side in when India won the series in 2020, has cast serious doubts over Gambhir's ability to coach the Indian team, saying the former opening batter's temperament and approach doesn't suit the Indian players.

"Kyun Karein?": Virat Kohli's Fiery Attitude In Practice Says It All Ahead Of Australia Tests

Cricket is a team sport and all the eleven players on the field have to act like a single unit for the team's success. India are currently gearing up for the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. Ahead of the first match, which will kick-start from Friday in Perth, India fielding coach T Dilip engaged the Indian players in a unique drill. In order to strengthen the team bonding, Dilip asked the players to align in different positions and perform a relay throw.

'Rohit Sharma Is Not Indispensable": World Cup Winner's Blunt Take On India Skipper Missing Perth Test

India are all set to face Australia in the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The first Test of this five-match series will kick-start from Friday in Perth. Ahead of the first match, India have already faced several downs as their skipper Rohit Sharma will not play the opening game due to the birth of his second child. In his absence, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be leading the team. Apart from this, young batter Shubman Gill has also picked up an injury and is all but out of the first game.

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

MELBOURNE : Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman's lack of experience as an opener.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa To Flag Off Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

The 8th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, a prestigious running event, will be flagged off by chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on November 24. The marathon will start and end at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park, managed and operated by Adani Sportsline. Praggnanandhaa will be joined by athlete-actor Saiyami Kher at the event. The participating categories include the full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.097 km), 10 km run, and 5 km run.

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'Worst Possible Case": Ricky Ponting Slams BCCI Over IPL 2025 Auction Schedule

"Will Take A Call...": India Coach Provides Massive Injury Update On Shubman Gill

"Disheartening": India Blind Cricket Team Captain Breaks Silence On T20 World Cup Row

"Have Serious Reservations": Ex Australia Captain Attacks Gautam Gambhir, Questions His Attitude

"Kyun Karein?": Virat Kohli's Fiery Attitude In Practice Says It All Ahead Of Australia Tests

'Rohit Sharma Is Not Indispensable": World Cup Winner's Blunt Take On India Skipper Missing Perth Test

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa To Flag Off Adani Ahmedabad Marathon