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Michael Clarke Feels SCG Test "Great Opportunity" For Usman Khawaja To Announce Retirement

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke said that the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia could be a "great opportunity" for veteran opener Usman Khawaja to announce his retirement at his home venue. With the series 2-1 in favour of the Aussies, the hosts will be heading for the New Year's Test at Sydney to secure the series and win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014. Khawaja, who has been delivering great returns as a Test opener since his recall in 2022, has not been at his best this year.

MS Dhoni Finds Mention In Australia Great's Take On Ravindra Jadeja Row: "Didn't Do One..."

Former Australian cricket team skipper Michael Clarke namedropped MS Dhoni while giving his verdict over the controversy around Ravindra Jadeja's interview ahead of the Boxing Day Test match. During the first media interaction ahead of the encounter, Jadeja answered questions only in Hindi - a move that left the Australian journalists fuming. Akash Deep followed suit and it further worsened the situation with the local media. Even Virat Kohli got into a verbal spat with Australian reporters at the Melbourne Aiport.

Rohit Sharma Injury Scare For India Ahead Of 4th Test In Melbourne: Report

Team India has had to deal with a huge injury scare just days before the start of the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. Skipper Rohit Sharma was reportedly hit on the knee during a net session. Though he tried to continue playing despite the pain but eventually had to seek medical attention. Rohit was spotted sitting on a chair, with his gear off and the left knee strapped. Though the blow didn't look serious initially, the physios are likely to monitor his situation closely ahead of the MCG clash.

"When Confidence Drops...": Australia Great's Clear Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Form

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has backed India skipper Rohit Sharma amid criticism over his recent form in Test cricket. Fans and experts have questioned Rohit's place in the team after his recent failures with the bat. He has managed scores of 3, 6 and 10 so far in the series, having missed the series-opener in Perth. Clarke feels Rohit shouldn't be dropped from the team as he is the captain, despite admitting that white-ball specialist like Rohit would find in tough to succeed in the longest format of the game.

Star 'Devastated' After 'Career-Ending' Axing From Squad For Australia vs India Series

Rookie Australia opener Nathan McSweeney admitted feeling "devastated" after being dropped for the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India but vowed to work hard to reclaim his spot in the national team. McSweeney was on Friday dropped by the national selectors, who handed a maiden call-up to teenage sensation Sam Kontas.

"To Allow Virat Kohli To Get 100...": Australia Great Blasts Team For India Star's Perth Test Ton

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has slammed the Pat Cummins-led side for allowing India star batter Virat Kohli to score a century in the 1st Test in Perth earlier this week. Kohli arrived in Australia under a lot of pressure after failing in India's home Test series loss against New Zealand, where he scored just 93 across six innings. However, the former India captain was in vintage batting form as he scored his 30th Test century, and the 81st of his glorious international career.

Australia Great Slams Usman Khawaja Over Opening Tactic In Perth Test

Former Australia Test captain Michael Clarke was critical of Usman Khawaja's decision to allow debutant opener Nathan McSweeney to face the first ball in Australia's second innings against India, saying the veteran batter had to "own the moment" in Perth. After India set them a mammoth target of 534 after declaring their second innings at 487/6, thanks to centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, Australia had to deal with a tricky period on day three, which started on a false note as McSweeney lasted just four balls before being trapped lbw by Jasprit Bumrah.

Australia Players Told To Put IPL Friendships Aside For India Tests: "It Becomes Harder..."

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has insisted that he wants his team to play with an aggressive mindset against Australia in the five-match Test series, starting Friday. Gambhir and the Indian players will be desperate to prove a point after being clean swept 0-3 at home by New Zealand earlier this week. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has praised Gambhir for his aggressive mindset, claiming that international cricket has lost its competitive edge with players from different countries sharing dressing rooms in franchise cricket.

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Michael Clarke Feels SCG Test "Great Opportunity" For Usman Khawaja To Announce Retirement

MS Dhoni Finds Mention In Australia Great's Take On Ravindra Jadeja Row: "Didn't Do One..."

Rohit Sharma Injury Scare For India Ahead Of 4th Test In Melbourne: Report

"When Confidence Drops...": Australia Great's Clear Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Form

Star 'Devastated' After 'Career-Ending' Axing From Squad For Australia vs India Series

"To Allow Virat Kohli To Get 100...": Australia Great Blasts Team For India Star's Perth Test Ton

Australia Great Slams Usman Khawaja Over Opening Tactic In Perth Test

Australia Players Told To Put IPL Friendships Aside For India Tests: "It Becomes Harder..."