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Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Updates: Pakistan Eye Winning Start Against Weakened Australia

Without senior stars like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, Australia will be hoping to bounce back in a three-match T20I series against Pakistan. Wicket-keeper batter Josh Inglis will be leading Australia during the series. On the opposite side, Pakistan will be on a high, having defeated Australia in the ODI series, clinching their first series win in the country since 2002. Under new white ball captain Mohammad Rizwan, a young Pakistan side will hope to create more history in the T20I series. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Streaming And LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

A high-on confidence Pakistan will take on an Australia side devoid of many stars in a three-match T20I series. After the nation's first series win in Australia in 22 years, Pakistan will be hoping to script more history under new white ball captain Mohammad Rizwan. Australia will be led by Josh Inglis, in the absence of both T20I captain Mitchell Marsh and Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins. Australia will be hoping that Jake Fraser-McGurk finds form, while Pakistan will be relying on their pace attack to do the damage.

Virat Kohli Starts Practice At Perth. Fans Climb Trees, Bring Ladders To Watch Him

There has been a lot of fanfare around star India batter Virat Kohli ahead of the Test series against Australia starting November 22. Virat has historically enjoyed a brilliant run of form in Australia and fans are always excited to see the batter in action. Virat arrived in Perth ahead of the first Test match and started practice at the WACA on Wednesday as India hosted their first full-fledged training session. According to a report by The West Australian, fans climbed trees and some even came with their own ladders to catch a glimpse of Virat. The report also claimed that the batter looked at ease against the fast bowlers and even played some good shots off their bowling before moving to spin.

"Doing What Any Father Would...": On Rohit Sharma's Availability For 1st India vs Australia Test, Report Says This

The Indian cricket team has begun its rigorous training in Australia as it gears up to defend the Border Gavaskar Trophy. India will play a five-match series against Australia starting on November 22, knowing fully well that a 4-0 win will see the side qualify automatically for the World Test Championship. However, India captain Rohit Sharma is not in Australia. There has been no official communication about the reason behind his absence.

"We Got A Bit Of History But...": Ricky Ponting Takes Fresh Dig At Gautam Gambhir Amid Ongoing Row

Former Australian cricket team Ricky Ponting took a fresh jibe at India head coach Gautam Gambhir amid their ongoing feud over the former's comments on Virat Kohli's recent form. Following Ponting's comments on Kohli's disappointing run ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir asked him to concentrate on Australian cricket instead. Ponting responded by calling Gambhir a 'prickly character' and now, he has said that the India coach's comments were influenced by the recent Test series loss to New Zealand. Speaking on the podcast show 'The Run Home with Joel & Fletch', Ponting clarified that his remarks about Kohli but did not miss the opportunity to take a dig at Gambhir.

'No Request' From BCCI Amid Australian Media Claims On India's 'Secret' Training Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy

The Indian team management has decided to allow the public to watch their centre-wicket training sessions from Friday to Sunday when they would do match simulation and play a warm-up game against India A at the WACA ground. This is in contrary to an Australian media report claiming that the visiting team's practice sessions are closed to the public. On Wednesday, 'The Australian' claimed in a report that a team of construction workers, which is currently refurbishing the WACA, has been mailed by its company CEO to not watch, click pictures, or fly drones during the India net sessions.

Ravichandran Ashwin Confident He Has "Figured Out" Steve Smith, Shares Tactical Insight

Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith in the upcoming five-match Test series, extending their fascinating, decade-old rivalry in top-flight cricket. The two seasoned campaigners will face off during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22 in Perth. They have in the past spent time together at IPL franchises Rising Pune Supergiant and Delhi Capitals, helping Ashwin to "break down the game plans" of Smith.

Rishabh Pant Hit On Body, Virat Kohli Tested In Nets As India Train Behind Black Cloth

Star batter Virat Kohli began preparations ahead of the 1st Test between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth, starting from November 22. Kohli was seen batting in the nets at the WACA Ground, the other venue in Perth. He was the first Indian player to reach Australia, along with his family. Kohli is aiming to recover from a lean patch, having scored just 93 runs in the recent 0-3 Test loss at home to New Zealand.

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Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Updates: Pakistan Eye Winning Start Against Weakened Australia

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Streaming And LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Virat Kohli Starts Practice At Perth. Fans Climb Trees, Bring Ladders To Watch Him

"Doing What Any Father Would...": On Rohit Sharma's Availability For 1st India vs Australia Test, Report Says This

"We Got A Bit Of History But...": Ricky Ponting Takes Fresh Dig At Gautam Gambhir Amid Ongoing Row

'No Request' From BCCI Amid Australian Media Claims On India's 'Secret' Training Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy

Ravichandran Ashwin Confident He Has "Figured Out" Steve Smith, Shares Tactical Insight

Rishabh Pant Hit On Body, Virat Kohli Tested In Nets As India Train Behind Black Cloth