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"Legend, Legend": Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj Star-Struck After Seeing This Star In Australia

Things are about to get very serious Down Under. It's India vs Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The teams' rivalry is currently the most followed battle on the cricket field. In recent times, India have dominated Australia but this time things look different. Smarting from a 3-0 loss to New Zealand at home, India look vulnerable. All eyes will be on players like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah among others to deliver against Australia.

"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.

Virat Kohli Opens Up On Favourite Knock In Australia. Any Guesses?

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, India's star batter Virat Kohli reflected on his best knock in Australia, identifying his century during the 2018/19 series as his favourite. Virat, a player often celebrated on Australian soil, consistently generates headlines, catchy articles, and massive viewership whenever he arrives Down Under. While his past performances have matched the hype, this series presents a make-or-break scenario for the superstar. He faces the dual challenge of regaining form and overcoming technical struggles while holding on to his spot in the Test side amid pressure from emerging talent poised to step into the playing eleven.

Virat Kohli's Poor Form To Gautam Gambhir's Temper: 5 Big Problems For Team India Ahead Of BGT

India play Australia in five Tests starting Friday in Perth after their first red-ball series defeat at home in more than a decade exposed the visitors' growing vulnerabilities. India won 2-1 against Australia on both of their last two Test tours, but suffered a 3-0 whitewash at home to New Zealand last month. We at five problems India face ahead of the series, which is crucial in deciding the finalists of the World Test Championship (WTC).

India Termed "Complacent" By Ex-Coach Ravi Shastri For Which It "Paid Heavy Price"

India "paid a heavy price for being a little complacent" against New Zealand and the team needs to start well in the first two Tests against Australia to put behind their unprecedented loss to New Zealand at home, believes Ravi Shastri. The former captain and coach Shastri said India, who were caught "unawares" by New Zealand, would be hurting after the defeat which ended their unbeaten run at home that lasted over 12 years and 18 series. "India will be smarting from that defeat in that series against New Zealand because they were caught unawares," Shastri told The ICC Review.

"This Could Be Last...": Sourav Ganguly's Unfiltered Verdict As Virat Kohli Faces Critics' Wrath

The entire cricket world is rallying behind Virat Kohli to produce an upturn in his form, after what has been a dismal year for the talismanic batter. In the 3-match Test series against New Zealand, Kohli even failed to cross the 100-run mark cumulatively in 6 innings. As he arrives in Australia, a happy hunting ground over the years, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed him to regain his mojo and steer the team forward with his runs in the series.

Virat Kohli "Well Aware" Of Australia's Tactics: Sanjay Manjrekar Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Ahead of the India-Australia Test series starting on November 22, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar shared his insights on Star Sports. He specifically focused on Virat Kohli, discussing the challenges he might face in Australia and the potential strategies the Australian bowlers could employ against him. Sanjay Manjrekar, a former cricketer and now a cricket analyst, delved into how Australian bowlers might tackle Kohli's batting approach. Manjrekar believes that Kohli is "well aware" of the tactics that will be used against him.

Sunil Gavaskar Sends Fiery "Very Very Hungry Virat Kohli" Warning To Australian Team

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar highlighted Virat Kohli's previous consistent performances on Adelaide and Perth grounds, adding that his past success against Australia in these venues will give him the extra bit of confidence during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Kohli averages just 22.72 in his six Test matches this year, way below than his average of 54.08 in Tests in Australia and his overall career average of 47.83. He comes into his fifth Australia tour after making just 91 runs in India's 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand at home earlier this month.

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"Legend, Legend": Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj Star-Struck After Seeing This Star In Australia

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

Virat Kohli Opens Up On Favourite Knock In Australia. Any Guesses?

Virat Kohli's Poor Form To Gautam Gambhir's Temper: 5 Big Problems For Team India Ahead Of BGT

India Termed "Complacent" By Ex-Coach Ravi Shastri For Which It "Paid Heavy Price"

"This Could Be Last...": Sourav Ganguly's Unfiltered Verdict As Virat Kohli Faces Critics' Wrath

Virat Kohli "Well Aware" Of Australia's Tactics: Sanjay Manjrekar Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Sunil Gavaskar Sends Fiery "Very Very Hungry Virat Kohli" Warning To Australian Team