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Need To Be Proactive Against Ravichandran Ashwin, And Not Allow Him To Settle: Steve Smith's Tactic Against Spinner

Australian batting talisman Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy to avoid his struggles against the Indian spinner during the 2020-21 series. Ashwin had nicked off Smith thrice during that rubber, and later in 2023 the Indian off-spinner dismissed the Aussie twice as he could only make 22 runs against his old foe. "I don't like getting out to off-spin in Australia. But he's also a very good bowler and he came in with some decent plans. There were a couple of occasions where he got on top of me," Smith told the Sydney Morning Herald.

Jasprit Bumrah To Captain, Big Debut Expected In 1st Australia Test - Report Makes Huge Claims

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma will not play in the first Test match against Australia starting November 22 and Jasprit Bumrah will serve as captain in his absence, according to a report by Indian Express. The report claimed that Rohit has already informed the BCCI that he will be spending more time with wife Ritika Sajdeh following the birth of their second child. While Bumrah will be captaining the team in the first Test, Rohit is expected to be back for the second match in Adelaide.

"All Out For 36...": Australia Stars Remind India Of Humiliating Show - Video Viral

Mind games are well and truly underway with India and Australia set to battle it out in a five-match Test series, starting next Friday. In the lead up to the series, a lot has been said and written by current and former Australia players about the Indian players and head coach Gautam Gambhir. The Australia media is also leaving no stones unturned in creating the hype before the first Test begins in Perth on November 22. Amid all the talk surrounding the series, the Australian players sat down for a freewheeling chat reminiscing past memories of facing India.

"Not Fit For...": Another Ex-Australia Captain Takes 'Prickly' Dig At India Coach Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir's "prickly" coaching style may not bode well for the Indian team, and it could be a "long summer" if they fail to start strong in the Perth Test on November 22, warns former Australian captain Tim Paine. Jolted by an unprecedented 0-3 home series loss to New Zealand, the Gambhir-coached side now face the daunting task of defending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in a five-match series against Australia, starting with the Perth Test.

India vs India A Practice Match Day 3 Live Updates: Huge KL Rahul Boost For India Ahead Of Perth Test

India vs India A Simulation Match Day 3 Live Updates: India and India A face off on Day 3 of the intra-team simulation match at Perth's Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) Ground. At the start of the day's play, India received a huge boost in the form of KL Rahul who resumed batting practice after sustaining an elbow injury two days ago. India are in need of a solution at No. 3, after Shubman Gill was ruled out of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to a thumb fracture. So far, Ruturaj Gaikwad has impressed the most, as per reports. On the other hand, India will also look to scan their fast-bowling options once more as they look to finalise their pace battery for the first Test, starting November 22.

Should New Dad Rohit Sharma Leave For 1st Test? Sourav Ganguly Says, "If I Was In His Position..."

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly wants India captain Rohit Sharma to play the 1st Test against Australia, starting November 22 in Perth. Rohit became a dad for the second time on Friday as his wife gave birth to a baby boy. Rohit didn't travel to Australia with the rest of the team after communicating to the BCCI that he might not be available for the 1st Test as he due delivery date was closer to the game at the Optus Stadium.

India's 156.7 Kmph Pacer Mayank Yadav In AB De Villiers' Dream T20 Team. No Rohit Sharma And...

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has picked his dream T20 team, comprising of four Indian players including star duo of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter also picked three Indians - MS Dhoni, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Mayank Yadav - as his backups. At the top of the order, de Villiers paired Kohli with Australia's Travis Head. Rishabh Pant and Cameron Green were his other picks in the top-order.

"Never Got Chance...": Sunil Gavaskar's Hilarious Response On Rivalry With Allan Border Ahead Of India vs Australia Tests

The excitement is palpable with less than a week left for the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia. Named after former Australia captain Allan Border and India batting great Sunil Gavaskar, the series holds major significance due to the rivalry between the two cricketing powerhouses, especially in recent times. India have won each of their last two Test tours of Australia, and will be bidding for a third straight success Down Under. This will be the first time since 1991-92 that India and Australia will be playing a series comprising of five Tests.

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Need To Be Proactive Against Ravichandran Ashwin, And Not Allow Him To Settle: Steve Smith's Tactic Against Spinner

Jasprit Bumrah To Captain, Big Debut Expected In 1st Australia Test - Report Makes Huge Claims

"All Out For 36...": Australia Stars Remind India Of Humiliating Show - Video Viral

"Not Fit For...": Another Ex-Australia Captain Takes 'Prickly' Dig At India Coach Gautam Gambhir

India vs India A Practice Match Day 3 Live Updates: Huge KL Rahul Boost For India Ahead Of Perth Test

Should New Dad Rohit Sharma Leave For 1st Test? Sourav Ganguly Says, "If I Was In His Position..."

India's 156.7 Kmph Pacer Mayank Yadav In AB De Villiers' Dream T20 Team. No Rohit Sharma And...

"Never Got Chance...": Sunil Gavaskar's Hilarious Response On Rivalry With Allan Border Ahead Of India vs Australia Tests