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Shubman Gill Receives Big Advice From Australia Great Amid Dismal Run: "Away From Home..."

Australia great Ricky Ponting believes the Indian opener Shubman Gill's overseas record is not as strong as his performances at home, but the ex-Aussie skipper feels the right-hander can improve his fortunes in Australia with minor changes to his approach. Gill averages 23.8 across nine Tests in England, Bangladesh, West Indies, South Africa and Australia. In the same period, he has accumulated 1177 runs and scored four hundreds across 17 Tests at an average of 42.03 at home. "I love watching him play. When you're watching him bat and bat well, he looks as good as anyone in world cricket. But the numbers don't really stack up, do they, away from home?" Ponting said on The ICC Review.

"On The Precipice Of History": Australia Great On Young Debutant Sam Konstas

As the teenage batter Sam Konstas is set to make his debut at MCG in the crucial Boxing Day Test against India, former Australia cricketer believes that the youngster is ex-opener David Warner's natural successor not his clone Sam Konstas will become the 468th Australian men's Test player on Boxing Day. The 19-year-old will also become the youngest to pull on the Baggy Green since an 18-year-old Pat Cummins made his debut in 2011. Konstas has been added at the expense of opener Nathan McSweeney, whose spot in Australia's was being heavily debated by selectors following two single- digit scores during the drawn third Test at the Gabba.

Old Letters Reveal Don Bradman's Bold Prediction On Ricky Ponting, 2 Other Australia Legends' Careers

Letters written by the late Australian cricket icon Donald Bradman have surfaced, revealing his admiration for fellow Aussie legends Shane Warne and Steve Waugh, as well as his early recognition of a young Ricky Ponting as a "future Test prospect" for the nation. According to The Age, the letters, penned during the 1980s and 1990s, were addressed to British entertainer Peter Brough, a close friend of Bradman's.

"Numbers Don't Really...": Ricky Ponting's Clear Take On Shubman Gill's Away Test Blues

Former cricketer Ricky Ponting opened up on India batter Shubman Gill's poor form overseas and said that the 25-year-old needs to back himself a bit more to get results. In 12 Tests this year, Gill has scored 866 runs in 21 innings at an average of 45.52, with three centuries and three fifties each. In the last Gabba Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), the 25-year-old continued with his poor form and scored just one run from three balls in the first inning. In 12 Tests away from home, Gill has scored 616 runs in 22 innings at an average of 30.80, with one century and two fifties. His best score is 110.

Steve Smith, Pat Cummins Eye Massive Milestones In Boxing Day Test vs India

Big milestones are available for Australian stars Steve Smith and captain Pat Cummins to hunt during the Boxing Day Test against India, the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with the superstars aiming to continue their brilliant run in the much-anticipated match. With the series level at 1-1, both teams will be playing the highly-anticipated Boxing Day Test from December 26 onwards, with an aim to secure an all-important lead and an edge ahead of the final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

"Shared Great Camaraderie With Ricky Ponting": Punjab Kings New Recruit Shreyas Iyer

India batter Shreyas Iyer said he is eager to brainstorm alongside Ricky Ponting once again in the Punjab Kings set-up for IPL 2025, and recalled of how he shared a great camaraderie with the legendary Australia skipper previously in the tournament. Ponting and Iyer were head coach and captain in the Delhi Capitals' for three seasons, where the side once finished as runners-up in 2020. But with Ponting named as Punjab's head coach earlier this year and the franchise acquiring Iyer for INR 26.75 crore in the auction at Jeddah last month all but sealed their reunion.

"Quite Exciting": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Tests

Former Australia fast-bowler Jason Gillespie said giving teenaged opener Sam Konstas a call-up to the Test team for fourth and fifth Tests against India is quite exciting and wants the hosts' to get the youngster in the playing eleven. If selected for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne starting on December 26, Konstas would become the fourth-youngest men's Test debutant in Australia's history and the youngest player to enter the longer format since current captain Pat Cummins debuted in 2011.

Steve Smith Moves Past Australia Great, Sets Eyes On Ricky Ponting For Elusive Record

Steven Smith returned to his peak just at the right moment, making a big statement amid his lean form by hammering his 33rd Test century for Australia in Brisbane. While Travis Head went on with his business in his usual destructive sense of the game, Smith took the anchor's role throughout their electrifying 241-run partnership. He bid his time, decided to tread with caution and played a picture-perfect Test knock straight out of the classic cricket textbooks. His 101 runs from 190 deliveries had everything, including elegance, balance, technique and class.

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Shubman Gill Receives Big Advice From Australia Great Amid Dismal Run: "Away From Home..."

"On The Precipice Of History": Australia Great On Young Debutant Sam Konstas

Old Letters Reveal Don Bradman's Bold Prediction On Ricky Ponting, 2 Other Australia Legends' Careers

"Numbers Don't Really...": Ricky Ponting's Clear Take On Shubman Gill's Away Test Blues

Steve Smith, Pat Cummins Eye Massive Milestones In Boxing Day Test vs India

"Shared Great Camaraderie With Ricky Ponting": Punjab Kings New Recruit Shreyas Iyer

"Quite Exciting": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Tests

Steve Smith Moves Past Australia Great, Sets Eyes On Ricky Ponting For Elusive Record