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"I Think He Could...": Rahul Dravid's Big Prediction For Virat Kohli In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid said that star India Virat Kohli could have a big series against Australia during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and getting a century at the start of the series is nice for him. Virat broke his Test century drought of over 500 days and showcased his class in his favourite Australian conditions, slamming a return-to-form century against the Aussies at Perth's Optus Stadium, tiring out the Aussies mentally and physically to set the tone for a 295-run win.

Jasprit Bumrah Reclaims Test Summit After Perth Test Show; Yashasvi Jaiswal Rises To...

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday toppled Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood to regain the top spot in ICC Test bowling rankings on the back of his match-winning spell against Australia in the first Test at Perth. Stand-in skipper Bumrah returned with excellent match figures of 8 for 72 as India crushed Australia by 295 runs to take 1-0 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah, who was at No. 3 ahead of the Perth Test, now has career-best 883 ranking points while moving ahead of South African Rabada (872 points) and Aussie Hazlewood (860 points).

"I Always Fight...": Days After Destroying Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal On How He Draws Confidence

Brought up in penury, the sensational Yashasvi Jaiswal says he now uses the experience gained from those difficult days as ammunition to conquer the battles on and off the field. Jaiswal stamped his class with a masterful hundred in the first Test against Australia, and is poised to take over the mantle of being India's batting mainstay from the great Virat Kohli, who also made a century after a long time. Having moved to Mumbai from Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi at age 11 to train at Azad Maidan, Jaiswal lived in tents with the groundsmen.

Perth Test Smashes Attendance, Viewership Records To Start Border-Gavaskar Series

Fans turned out in record numbers at Perth Stadium for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener, with the single highest attendance for a day of Test cricket in Perth recorded on days one and two. The Perth Test attendance saw a remarkable 63% increase year-on-year. Additionally, average viewing audiences were up by 30% year-on-year, reflecting the immense interest in the match, as the data provided by Cricket Australia. Cricket Australia also reported record engagement across their digital channels, highlighting the widespread excitement and engagement with the event both at the stadium and across Australia.

'Poised To Inherit Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's Excellence': Australia Great On Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell, waxing eloquent on the country's cricketing infrastructure and planning. Writing in his column for the 'Sydney Morning Herald', Chappell said he was highly impressed with Jaiswal, who smashed a 161-run knock in the opening Test against Australia in Perth to be one among the architects of the visitors' 295-run win on Sunday.

RR Full Squad, IPL 2025: Complete List Of Players Bought By Rajasthan Royals

RR Full Squad, IPL 2025: In a bid to end their middle-order crisis, Rajasthan Royals bought veteran batter Nitish Rana for Rs 4.2 crore on Day of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. RR and RCB were in a bidding war for Rana, who was relased by KKR ahead of the auction. In the end, RR managed to hold on to the player. The 2008 champions also roped in pacer Tushar Deshpande, outbidding CSK for the player. RR also have just two Indian pacers in their armada, and will probably eye one or two home fast bowlers too. To do that business, RR have an auction purse of Rs 26.10 crore at the start of Day 2. (Full Squad)

"Just Incredible": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Virat Kohli's Stunning Performance In Perth Test

After the third day of the Perth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), star India youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal heaped praise on talisman batter Virat Kohli and said that he is "incredible". With a Test century after around 500 days, Virat finally roared back to the form in a territory where he thrives the most, Australia, breaking several records and adding plenty to his legacy as a visiting batter. During the match, Virat scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. His runs came at strike rate of 69.93. After scoring the century, Virat had a sight of relief as he raised his bat above his head.

RR Full Squad, IPL 2025: Complete List Of Players Bought By Rajasthan Royals

RR Full Squad, IPL 2025: Heading into the mega auction after retaining six players from their IPL 2024 core including the likes of Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rajasthan Royals waited a long time to make a purchase on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 mega auction. However, in the end, RR bought back English pacer Jofra Archer, spending a fortune for him at Rs 12.5 crore. Archer had won the 'MVP' award with RR in IPL 2020. The inaugural IPL champions also invested in Sri Lankan spin duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, and also picked up uncapped pacer Akash Madhwal. (Full Squad)

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"I Think He Could...": Rahul Dravid's Big Prediction For Virat Kohli In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Jasprit Bumrah Reclaims Test Summit After Perth Test Show; Yashasvi Jaiswal Rises To...

"I Always Fight...": Days After Destroying Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal On How He Draws Confidence

Perth Test Smashes Attendance, Viewership Records To Start Border-Gavaskar Series

'Poised To Inherit Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's Excellence': Australia Great On Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR Full Squad, IPL 2025: Complete List Of Players Bought By Rajasthan Royals

"Just Incredible": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Virat Kohli's Stunning Performance In Perth Test

RR Full Squad, IPL 2025: Complete List Of Players Bought By Rajasthan Royals