Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong set to be fit for Fiji clash but Ryan Baird ruled out
Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is on track to be available for Saturday’s match against Fiji but Ryan Baird has been ruled out due to concussion.
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India "Low" On Confidence Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy: Australia Star's 'Damaging' Shot At Rohit Sharma And Co.
A shattering defeat to New Zealand on home soil would have caused a "little bit of damage" to India's confidence but Australia will not make the mistake of underestimating the visitors, said charismatic batter Marnus Labuschagne in Perth on Tuesday. The world No. 2 India are heading into the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series, starting here on Friday, following their whitewash at home, which ended their 12-year unbeaten run in their own backyard. Australia's middle-order mainstay Labuschagne believes the loss to the Kiwis would have dented India's confidence.
Jasprit Bumrah Gives Big "Self-Belief" Message Ahead Of 1st Test Against Australia
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, top India pacer Jasprit Bumrah said that self-belief matters the most in any conditions. As India tours Australia, one of the stars that will intrigue throughout the series is Bumrah. Tasked with a mission to help India reach the ICC World Test Championship final for the third successive time despite a humiliating series loss to New Zealand at home, all eyes will be on the star pacer as India's 'golden arm' makes the most of the most difficult things happen, just when they look impossible. Speaking to 7Cricket, Bumrah who would lead his side in the first Test, said that Team India are banking on self-belief and they are having the conversation in the team.
"You Mellow With Age...": On Virat Kohli's Form, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Firing' Bombshell
The talismanic Virat Kohli might have mellowed down a bit with age, but the Australia Test series gives him the opportunity to rediscover his old self. Batting form hasn't been Virat's friend of late. In the recently-concluded Test series against New Zealand, Virat didn't even accumulate 100 runs in 6 innings. In Australia, however, every fanatic expects a different Kohli to step up. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri expects Virat's 'in-the-face' attitude to be back Down Under, as the team takes on Australia in the opening Test of the series in Perth.
Australia Great Crafts 'Bash' Virat Kohli Plan, Says "Have Him Jump, Duck, Weave, Bend"
Virat Kohli loves to perform against Australia but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour isn't expected to be a bed of roses for him. Struggling for form over the last year or so, Virat has big expectations on his shoulders in the 5-match assignment. While Ricky Ponting is among those Australian cricketers who expect Kohli to bounce back Down Under, another great cricketer from the nation, Ian Healy, is busy crafting plans to counter the threat that the India batter poses. Giving a piece of advice to Pat Cummins and other Australian pacers, Healy has asked the Australian bowlers to cramp Kohli for space by bowling him in the body.
Nathan Lyon Reveals Hilarious 'Roger Federer' Motivation For Virat Kohli During 2014 Test Series
Australian spin legend Nathan Lyon opened up on his battles with star India batter Virat Kohli, including one at the Adelaide Test back in 2014 in which the 36-year-old smashed twin centuries in his test captaincy debut and made the spinner one of the prime targets of his assault. After a horrid home Test season against Bangladesh and New Zealand and underwhelming Test numbers over the years, Virat will be making his fifth Test series tour of Australia under the toughest of circumstances, with his long-format legacy and spot on the line as India awaits a transition following ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.
Virat Kohli's 'Unreal' Act In Practice Amid Heavy Rain In Perth Breaks Internet
Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli continued to bat in the nets even after India's first practice at the Optus Stadium in Perth was halted due to heavy rain, according to journalist Bharat Sundaresan. According to his post on X (formerly Twitter), Indian batters had an extended practice session in the nets which also included Kohli. However, the session had to be cut short due to rain getting heavier. Kohli, who was in the nets, was not keen on stopping but had to rush back to the dressing room along with his teammates as the weather worsened. Kohli's dedication was praised by a number of social media users.
"He Is Just Awkward...": Australia Star Steve Smith On Facing India Pacer Jasprit Bumrah
Australian stars Steve Smith, Travis Head and Usman Khawaja opened up on facing star India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, expressing how lethal and difficult he is to play. As India tours Australia, one of the stars that will intrigue throughout the series is Bumrah. Tasked with a mission to help India reach the ICC World Test Championship final for the third successive time despite a humiliating series loss to New Zealand at home, all eyes will be on the star pacer as India's 'golden arm' makes the most of the most difficult things happen, just when they look impossible.