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"I Love Cricket But...": Australia Great's Clear Take On Rohit Sharma Missing 1st Test

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke has come out in support of India captain Rohit Sharma's decision to miss out on the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener due to the birth of his second child. During the buildup of the series between two Test heavyweights, Rohit's participation in Perth on Friday was up for debate. Last Saturday, Rohit took to Instagram to announce the birth of his second child. After the news became a hot topic on social media, reports suggested that Rohit is expected to miss the first Test. While former India captain Sourav Ganguly suggested that Rohit should feature in the opening Test, many stars came out in support of the Indian skipper's decision.

"If He Gets Runs...": Ex-Australia Captain Michael Clarke's Prediction For Virat Kohli In BGT

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke on Tuesday backed star India batter Virat Kohli to come good Down Under, pointing out his fine record in the country and adding that all the media hype and build-up around him will "pump him up" to score. 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.

"It Will Be Retirement...": Ex-Australia Skipper's Explosive Take On Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli

Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire from the format. With the first Test set to take place at Perth from November 22 onwards, two Indian veterans will be looking at a make-or-break BGT series after a horrific home season against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Speaking at ESPN's Around the Wicket podcast, Clarke said, "If it is their last time here in Australia, I think it will be retirement. They would not be dropped, but in the same breath, I think every cricketer knows that if you are not making runs or taking wickets, there will be conversations around that kind of a thing."

Mark Waugh Sees ODI Cricket 'Phasing Out' Beyond Major Tournaments

As Australia grapples with a tight international schedule, cricket legend Mark Waugh foresees a future where One-Day International (ODI) cricket is largely reserved for major tournaments like the ICC World Cup and Champions Trophy. Waugh, reflecting on Australia's recent 1-2 ODI series loss to Pakistan with a second-string side, has voiced a realistic yet bittersweet prediction: that the traditional 50-over format may be squeezed out in favour of the shorter T20 format and Test matches outside of high-stakes competitions.

"1000 AUD For Cat's Haircut": Wasim Akram's Hilarious Story Leaves Fellow Commentators In Splits

Pakistan registered a historic ODI series win against Australia on Sunday. Mohammad Rizwan and co thrashed Australia by eight wickets in the third ODI in Perth and clinched the three-match series 2-1. This was Pakistan's first ODI series win in Australia after 22 years. The entire team clicked like a single unit and completely dominated Australia in all the departments. In the backdrop of this memorable win, former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram, who was a part of the commentary panel, narrated a hilarious incident.

Pat Cummins Attended A Coldplay Concert When Pakistan Were Thrashing Australia. Country's Media Reacts

Pakistan sprang a major surprise in the ODI series against Australia as the Mohammad Rizwan-led side won the contest. Pakistan have not been in great from of late but against Australia, they stepped up. The Australian team not only surrendered an ODI series to Pakistan at home for the first time in 22 years after an eight-wicket loss to the Asian side in third ODI at Perth, but also registered an unfortunate record of not registering any half-century by a batter throughout a bilateral series for the first time ever.

Australia's Border Gavaskar Trophy Preference Slammed By World Cup-Winning Captain After Loss To Pakistan In ODI Series

Australia's former captain Michael Clarke expressed strong concerns over the decision by team management to rest key players in the third and final ODI against Pakistan, a move that contributed to Pakistan's historic ODI series win over Australia on their home soil for the first time in 22 years. Clarke voiced his frustrations on Big Sports Breakfast, questioning why the team prioritised rest for star players over a chance to secure the series win.

Australia Great's Blunt Verdict On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Form. Says, "Mental Fatigue..."

With India set to play a five-match Test series in Australia, star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form remains a huge topic of discussion. Rohit and Kohli have come under the scanner after the embarrassing 0-3 whitewash to New Zealand. Rohit scored only 91 runs in 6 innings, while Kohli just bettered him with 93 as India were whitewashed at home by the Kiwis last week. Following their poor show against New Zealand, calls have been made to drop the duo from the Test squad. However, former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels Rohit and Kohli's recent poor form is mainly due to mental fatigue, something which was evident in their shot selection.

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"I Love Cricket But...": Australia Great's Clear Take On Rohit Sharma Missing 1st Test

"If He Gets Runs...": Ex-Australia Captain Michael Clarke's Prediction For Virat Kohli In BGT

"It Will Be Retirement...": Ex-Australia Skipper's Explosive Take On Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli

Mark Waugh Sees ODI Cricket 'Phasing Out' Beyond Major Tournaments

"1000 AUD For Cat's Haircut": Wasim Akram's Hilarious Story Leaves Fellow Commentators In Splits

Pat Cummins Attended A Coldplay Concert When Pakistan Were Thrashing Australia. Country's Media Reacts

Australia's Border Gavaskar Trophy Preference Slammed By World Cup-Winning Captain After Loss To Pakistan In ODI Series

Australia Great's Blunt Verdict On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Form. Says, "Mental Fatigue..."