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Two Solid Reasons Why Virat Kohli Will Not Fail In Australia? Irfan Pathan Has The Answers

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed stalwart Virat Kohli to excel in Australia in the 'biggest Test challenge,' a trial where his competitive spirit truly shines. India and Kohli's recent slump has gone hand-in-hand. The Rohit Sharma-led side succumbed to a historic 3-0 home series whitewash against New Zealand weeks before facing Australia in five Tests, beginning in Perth on Friday. In four years, Kohli has racked up just 1,838 runs from 34 Tests, averaging 31.68, comprising just two centuries and nine fifties.

David Campese says teams starting to 'rumble' Ireland and hits out at rugby league influence on game

Teams are starting to "rumble" Ireland and they will have to adapt quickly or else they will "fall apart", former Australia wing David Campese has warned.

India vs Australia 1st Test Venue Details: Optus Stadium Pitch Report, Perth Weather Forecast

The Optus Stadium at Perth, the venue of the highly-anticipated first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, has become a subject of intrigue ahead of the clash. With both teams boasting world-class pace and spin options, both teams are finalising their team combinations as per conditions. With their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final spots at stake amid tough competition from Sri Lanka, South Africa and New Zealand, both sides would be aiming to make the best use of Perth's usual fast and bouncy surface. The venue is a pace-dominated venue, with Australian pacers outdoing the visiting pace attacks with their average of 22.04 as compared to 36.53 of visiting pacers. Coming to spinners, the Aussie tweakers have an average of 18.61 as compared to a poor average of 108.50 by visiting spinners.

Caelan Doris insists Ireland won't panic about penalty count

Last week, the big message coming from the Ireland camp was "intent", following the sluggish nature of their defeat to New Zealand.

Erasmus and Gatland make peace ahead of showdown in Cardiff

Wales coach Warren Gatland and his South Africa counterpart Rassie Erasmus have not had the most convivial of relationships, but the hatchet looks to have been buried as the two countries ready to meet in Cardiff on Saturday.

Gautam Gambhir's Tenure 'Could Be Shorter' Than Greg Chappell's: India Coach Sent Blunt Message Ahead Of BGT

The pre-departure press conference of Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir, ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, was an aggressive one. Gambhir was not happy with former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's comments on Virat Kohli's form. Then, Ponting called Gambhir a 'prickly character'. It was the perfect spicy build-up that the India vs Australia series needed. On Sky Sports, former England captain Mike Atherton asked Simon Doull about Gautam Gambhir's recent remark about Ricky Ponting. The former New Zealand pacer commented that Gambhir's tenure as India coach could be shorter that Greg Chappell. The former Australia player had a tumultuous time at the helm of the Indian cricket team from mid-2005 till early 2007.

"Everyone Talks About Rishabh Pant's 80 But...": Rahul Dravid's Sharp Take On This "Terrific Player" vs Australia

The wait is all but over for the India vs Australia series. Come Friday, the rivalry will once again be renewed when the Indian cricket team gets down to defend the Border Gavaskar Trophy. India have been dominating Australia in bilateral series since 2016-17. Since then, India have defeated Australia in 2018-19, 2020-21 and 2022-23. This time, however, things are different. India are reeling from a 3-0 cleansweep by New Zealand in their own den. India's designated captain Rohit Sharma is all but guaranteed to not play the first Test while there are injury concerns about some players.

Which India Star Is Capable Enough Of Playing For Australia? Pat Cummins' Reply Shocks Internet

Australian cricket team skipper Pat Cummins believes that there is not a single India cricketer who can slot into his side. Ahead of the five-match Test series against India, Australia cricketers like Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head were asked to pick one player from the opposition side who can join their team seamlessly. While all of them named an individual, Cummins just replied - "No one". Coming to the other players, Lyon picked Virat Kohli, Mitchell Marsh picked Rishabh Pant. "It'd be a pretty strong batting lineup having Smith, Marnus and Virat in your top order," said Nathan Lyon.

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Two Solid Reasons Why Virat Kohli Will Not Fail In Australia? Irfan Pathan Has The Answers

David Campese says teams starting to 'rumble' Ireland and hits out at rugby league influence on game

India vs Australia 1st Test Venue Details: Optus Stadium Pitch Report, Perth Weather Forecast

Caelan Doris insists Ireland won't panic about penalty count

Erasmus and Gatland make peace ahead of showdown in Cardiff

Gautam Gambhir's Tenure 'Could Be Shorter' Than Greg Chappell's: India Coach Sent Blunt Message Ahead Of BGT

"Everyone Talks About Rishabh Pant's 80 But...": Rahul Dravid's Sharp Take On This "Terrific Player" vs Australia

Which India Star Is Capable Enough Of Playing For Australia? Pat Cummins' Reply Shocks Internet