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"Easy Win For India A Missed": Fans React As BCCI Cancels Match vs India

The first Test match against Australia in Perth in the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy will mark the visitors' first match on the trip Down Under as their three-day intra-squad game against India A at the WACA stadium was scrapped by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). As per ESPNCricinfo, in their mission to secure a hat-trick of series wins in Australia, India was set to start the tour with a warm-up game against India A from November 15-17. But it is understood that there is a change of plans and instead the Indian hierarchy has opted for training for these three days, including net sessions and centre-wicket match simulation sessions in WACA.

Ex-Australia Captain's Big Revelation On David Warner's Comeback. Says "Spoke To Him..."

Former Australian captain Tim Paine revealed that former opener David Warner was not serious and barely joking as he offered to come out of retirement from international cricket to help Australia end their hunt for an opener ahead of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. Days back, Warner had offered to come back to the international cricket if Australia could not find the right opening partner for Usman Khawaja due to Steve Smith sliding down to number four after mixed performances as an opener and all-rounder Cameron Green being out of the Test summer due to a back injury.

Josh Inglis 'In Mix' For Test Debut In Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Chief Selector George Bailey

In red-hot form, Australian white-ball wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis is "in the mix" to make his Test debut as a specialist batter in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy next month, hinted chief selector George Bailey on Monday. India, unbeaten in the marquee series on the previous four occasions, will face Australia in a five-Test series beginning in Perth on November 21. "There's no doubt that the form is really fantastic at the moment... the ability to jump back into domestic cricket and dominate has been fantastic," Bailey told reporters.

'Good Luck In BBL': Pat Cummins Brutally Shuts Door On David Warner's Comeback For India Tests

Australian skipper Pat Cummins hilariously turned down legendary opener David Warner's offer of an international comeback, expressing his side's aim to move on from the older lot of talent towards a new generation. Cummins was speaking at 'The Grade Cricketer' Podcast. Days back, Warner had offered to return for Border-Gavaskar Trophy if Australia could not find a replacement for him as an opener, even after trying Steve Smith at his spot to mixed results. Speaking at the podcast, Cummins in fact revealed he had a conversation about a possible return to the Test side.

Asked About Excuse If India Beat Australia In BGT Again, Pat Cummins Gives Epic Reply

Australian skipper Pat Cummins hilariously revealed what excuses he will make if his team loses the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, which is starting from November 22 onwards at Perth. Cummins was speaking at The Grade Cricketer podcast. On being reminded that he would not have any excuses if he loses the BGT this time around, his first as a captain, Cummins said hilariously, "I will find some (laughs). Cameron Green was going to open the batting and bowling."

All options open as Australia debates top order vacancy

SYDNEY : The debate over the vacant slot at the top of the Australia batting order continues to captivate the nation's sports media a month before the opening clash in a blockbuster five-test series against India.

Warner's lifetime leadership ban rescinded by Cricket Australia

SYDNEY : The lifetime ban from holding leadership positions in Australian cricket imposed on David Warner for his part in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal has been lifted, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday.

David Warner Set To Come Out Of Retirement For India Tests? Australia Star Drops Bombshell

Former Australian opener David Warner has revealed that he is ready to reverse his retirement from Test cricket if Australia call on him to fill a vacancy at the top of the batting order for the upcoming series against India. Warner, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year after a distinguished career spanning 112 Tests, said he would even be willing to play in New South Wales' next Sheffield Shield match to prove his readiness. Warner made it clear that his offer was serious, denying any suggestion that his comments were made in jest. “I'm always available, just got to pick up the phone,” Warner told Code Sports. “I'm always dead serious. Honestly, if they really needed myself for this series, I'm more than happy to play the next Shield game and go out there and play.”

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"Easy Win For India A Missed": Fans React As BCCI Cancels Match vs India

Ex-Australia Captain's Big Revelation On David Warner's Comeback. Says "Spoke To Him..."

Josh Inglis 'In Mix' For Test Debut In Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Chief Selector George Bailey

'Good Luck In BBL': Pat Cummins Brutally Shuts Door On David Warner's Comeback For India Tests

Asked About Excuse If India Beat Australia In BGT Again, Pat Cummins Gives Epic Reply

All options open as Australia debates top order vacancy

Warner's lifetime leadership ban rescinded by Cricket Australia

David Warner Set To Come Out Of Retirement For India Tests? Australia Star Drops Bombshell