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"Baba Ki Jay Ho": Mohammed Shami Blasts Sanjay Manjrekar For Predicting Drop In His IPL Price

Mohammed Shami wasn't pleased seeing Sanjay Manjrekar ridiculing his potential of drawing a top bid in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. Shami, who remains one of the most sought-after pacers in the Indian spectrum, lashed out at Manjrekar after the latter predicted a drop in the pacer's price tag at the IPL auction. While Manjrekar has no doubts that there would be a host of teams after Shami in the auction, he doesn't feel the pacer would bag more than INR 6.25 crore, which he did by the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022 auction.

Gautam Gambhir Gets Unexpected 'Virat Kohli Suggestion' Ahead Of Perth Test

The absence of captain Rohit Sharma and batter Shubman Gill has thrown open a challenge for the Indian team management ahead of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. India don't just need to find another opener to bat alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal but also a No. 3 batter to replace the injured Gill. While the names of KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal have been reported for the two spots, India's 1983 World Cup-winning star Kirti Azad feels head coach Gautam Gambhir should play Virat Kohli at the No. 3 spot.

"When BCCI Wants...": Sly Dig By T20 World Cup Champion Over IPL Auction Clashing With Perth Test

With day three and four of first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth clashing with the IPL 2025 mega auction, former Australia captain Aaron Finch said the BCCI holds significant power, as they tend to achieve their desired outcomes. Shortly after day three and four ends on November 24 and 25 respectively, the action will shift to the two-day IPL 2025 mega auction happening in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. "I just think it's a bit unusual that they've gone up against a Test match at the same time. Understanding the time zones are different, so it'll most likely happen after a day's play of Test cricket.

Team India Gets Reality Check With Perth Pitch Warning: "Can Be Terrifying..."

Australia batter Travis Head has shared his views on the pitch at the Optus Stadium in Perth, the venue for their 1st Test against Australia, starting Friday. Perth has witnessed plenty of rain in the lead up to the match, which has hampered the pitch preparation. However, the head curator of the Optus Stadium revealed that the pacers would get extra pace and bounce, playing down concerns of "snake cracks" on the deck. Head said that while he enjoys batting in Perth, the track can become a bit challenging in the last two days, labelling some parts of it as 'terrifying'.

"Jasprit Bumrah And...": Ravi Shastri Picks 2 Key Players For India In Australia Tests. Not Virat Kohli

Former coach Ravi Shastri prophesized young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and star quick Jasprit Bumrah to be India's key players for the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The hype building around the BGT has been nothing short of surreal. The dwindling form of the Test heavyweights has added an additional layer of spice to the rivalry. With Perth turf expected to remain true to its nature, offering bounce and pace, batters would need to up their ante to put runs on the board.

BCCI Blasted On Reports Of Rookie Being Inducted vs Australia In Perth: "Like Sourav Ganguly Did..."

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has questioned the absence of all-rounder Hardik Pandya and Shardul from the Test team for the five-match series against Australia. Harbhajan's remarks came amid reports of young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy making his Test debut in the series-opener against Australia in Perth. During a pre-match press conference on Wednesday, India bowling coach Morne Morkel lavished big praise on Nitish, who made his India debut last month during the T20I series against Bangladesh.

Australian Umpire Under Observation After Suffering Facial Injury While Officiating

Tony de Nobrega, an Australian umpire, copped a nasty blow to his face while officiating a match at the Charles Veryard Reserve in Perth. De Nobrega ended up in the hospital after a straight drive from a batter hit him on his face, leading to brutal facial injuries. The incident caught the attention of fans after a Facebook post of WASTCA Umpires Association went viral on social media. Despite not having any broken bones, the doctors might be forced to operate on Nobrega, who is currently under observation at a local hospital.

Two Solid Reasons Why Virat Kohli Will Not Fail In Australia? Irfan Pathan Has The Answers

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed stalwart Virat Kohli to excel in Australia in the 'biggest Test challenge,' a trial where his competitive spirit truly shines. India and Kohli's recent slump has gone hand-in-hand. The Rohit Sharma-led side succumbed to a historic 3-0 home series whitewash against New Zealand weeks before facing Australia in five Tests, beginning in Perth on Friday. In four years, Kohli has racked up just 1,838 runs from 34 Tests, averaging 31.68, comprising just two centuries and nine fifties.

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"Baba Ki Jay Ho": Mohammed Shami Blasts Sanjay Manjrekar For Predicting Drop In His IPL Price

Gautam Gambhir Gets Unexpected 'Virat Kohli Suggestion' Ahead Of Perth Test

"When BCCI Wants...": Sly Dig By T20 World Cup Champion Over IPL Auction Clashing With Perth Test

Team India Gets Reality Check With Perth Pitch Warning: "Can Be Terrifying..."

"Jasprit Bumrah And...": Ravi Shastri Picks 2 Key Players For India In Australia Tests. Not Virat Kohli

BCCI Blasted On Reports Of Rookie Being Inducted vs Australia In Perth: "Like Sourav Ganguly Did..."

Australian Umpire Under Observation After Suffering Facial Injury While Officiating

Two Solid Reasons Why Virat Kohli Will Not Fail In Australia? Irfan Pathan Has The Answers