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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Warner's lifetime leadership ban rescinded by Cricket Australia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.”

"People Want To See That": Marnus Labuschagne Says He Can Bowl Bouncers, Wants To Test Virat Kohli

When India tour Australia for a five-match Test series in November, Virat Kohli could be in for a surprise challenge. That's what Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne believes, who said that he thinks he can bowl bouncers up to 135 kmph, in an interview with Australian channel Channel 7. Labuschagne said that while he had never hit the 135 kmph mark, he has gotten quite close. In the interview, Labuschagne engaged in some friendly banter, saying that he'd like to see whether Kohli would duck his bouncers.

Sunil Gavaskar's Dig At India's "Needless Series", Hurt By Ranji Trophy Getting Devalued By IPL

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said the prestigious Ranji Trophy is being "greatly devalued" due to players being pulled out of state teams to participate in other tournaments. This season's Ranji Trophy began earlier this month but from the second round onwards, it has seen a lot of players miss out on playing in the tournament. Apart from the ongoing Tests against New Zealand, an India ‘A' side under Tilak Varma is currently playing in the ACC Emerging Men's T20 Asia Cup in Oman.

Australia Star Steve Smith Breaks Silence On Decision To Bat At No. 4 Again, Says "I Didn't..."

Australia batter Steve Smith said that Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne "hated" him at the top order and wanted him to return back to his original batting position - No. 4 - but he is happy to bat wherever the team wants him to. Australia head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed last week that he and captain Pat Cummins have decided to shift Smith back to No. 4 batting spot in Test cricket following a brief stint at the opening role.

Watch: Virat Kohli Asks Bengaluru Crowd To Cheer During New Zealand Test. This Happens Next

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was seen asking the Bengaluru crowd to cheer the team on Day 5 of the first Test encounter against New Zealand on Sunday. India came into the day needing 10 wickets to beat New Zealand and Jasprit Bumrah handed them the perfect start after he dismissed Tom Latham for a duck. In a video going viral on social media, Kohli was seen gesturing towards the fans to cheer while Bumrah ran in to bowl the delivery and it has already gone viral on social media.

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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

"People Want To See That": Marnus Labuschagne Says He Can Bowl Bouncers, Wants To Test Virat Kohli

Sunil Gavaskar's Dig At India's "Needless Series", Hurt By Ranji Trophy Getting Devalued By IPL

Australia Star Steve Smith Breaks Silence On Decision To Bat At No. 4 Again, Says "I Didn't..."

Watch: Virat Kohli Asks Bengaluru Crowd To Cheer During New Zealand Test. This Happens Next