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BCCI Snub Over? Ishan Kishan To Travel To Australia Months After Mid-Tour Exit Row: Report

Ishan Kishan, who was dropped from BCCI central contracts earlier this year due to concerns that he was 'prioritising' the cash-rich IPL over domestic cricket, will make his return to the India A team. Kishan, who was is leading Jharkhand on his return to domestic cricket this season, is set to feature in two four-day 'Tests' against Australia A, as well as an intra-squad match with the senior team. The two 'Tests' against Australia A will be held at McKay from October 31-November 3 and then at MCG from November 7-10.

"I Don't Know": Mitchell Starc Unsure About Australia's Bowling Due To The Absence Of This Star For India Series

The absence of all-rounder Cameron Green will change Australia's bowling dynamics for the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy and may increase spinner Nathan Lyon's workload, according to star pacer Mitchell Starc. Green will undergo surgery to address his back-related troubles which will keep him out of action for at least six months. While Australia have another all-round option in Mitchell Marsh ready to share the workload, Starc admitted that Green's unavailability changes the equation.

Rohit Sharma Fans Fume At Australia Media, Barmy Army's Virat Kohli Obsession

Still about a month to go before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia begins but hype around the high-profile cricketing contest has gained plenty of momentum over the last few weeks. Broadcasters have already started programs around the series, pitting Rohit Sharma's men against Pat Cummins' army. However, a certain section of fans on social media was unimpressed seeing Virat Kohli still being the talk of the town, with regards to the series in Australia, despite Rohit Sharma being the captain of the Indian team.

New 'All Out 36'? Australian Media Trolls India After Bengaluru Collapse Against New Zealand

Cricket Australia took a dig at Rohit Sharma and Co., after Team India skittled for 46 in the first Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Pacers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke wreaked havoc on India batting line up as the duo shared nine wickets to bowl out India for just 46 on day 2. Rishabh Pant was top scorer for the host with 20 off 49 in the innings that saw five ducks. With this, India have recorded their lowest total at home and third lowest Test score overall. India's previous lowest at home was 75 against the West Indies in New Delhi in 1987. Their lowest overall is 36 against Australia in a pink-ball Adelaide Test in 2020.

Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma. Pat Cummins Keen To Keep This India Star Quiet To Win Test Series

Australia will have to find a way to keep Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah quiet if they are to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, reckoned captain Pat Cummins on Tuesday as they draw comfort from success in last two ICC finals against their fierce rivals. The world's top two Test teams will clash in a five-match affair starting on November 22 in Perth and India will enter the contest having held the trophy for nearly a decade, which includes winning two consecutive series Down Under.

Perth To Host Opening Test Of 2025-26 Ashes Series

Perth will stage the first Test in the 2025-26 Ashes, it was announced Wednesday, ending Brisbane's almost 40-year run of hosting of the opener of the Australia-England series. England's bid to win back the historic Ashes urn will begin at Perth Stadium on November 21, 2025, with the second day-night Test to be played at Brisbane's Gabba, Cricket Australia said. A pre-Christmas Test will be in Adelaide, before the traditional Boxing Day encounter in Melbourne and the new year match in Sydney. It will be the first time an Ashes Test, has been staged at the new Perth venue which replaced the old WACA ground, last used in 2017. Perth Stadium will become the eighth Australian venue to stage an Ashes Test in a rivalry that dates back to 1882.

No Warm-Up Game In Australia For India. Report Says "Internal Match vs..."

Team India will tour Australia later this year to play five Tests Down Under. This will be the first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will meet over 5 Tests in a tour. India won back-to-back Test series in Australia, including their last trip Down Under in 2020-21. The Indian team, led by Virat Kohli back then, played three ODIs, as many T20Is, and two three-day practice matches before the Test series. However, the preparation will be a bit different in the lead up to the five-match series.

"Fantastic Thinker": Gautam Gambhir Earns Rich Praise From Australia Star Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has lauded Gautam Gambhir's tactical acumen, saying the India coach is a fantastic thinker of the game who priortises the team's need and seeks to gain advantage through adjustments in techniques and field placements. As a player, Starc worked with Gambhir, who was Kolkata Knight Riders' team mentor, earlier this year during the Indian Premier League.

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BCCI Snub Over? Ishan Kishan To Travel To Australia Months After Mid-Tour Exit Row: Report

"I Don't Know": Mitchell Starc Unsure About Australia's Bowling Due To The Absence Of This Star For India Series

Rohit Sharma Fans Fume At Australia Media, Barmy Army's Virat Kohli Obsession

New 'All Out 36'? Australian Media Trolls India After Bengaluru Collapse Against New Zealand

Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma. Pat Cummins Keen To Keep This India Star Quiet To Win Test Series

Perth To Host Opening Test Of 2025-26 Ashes Series

No Warm-Up Game In Australia For India. Report Says "Internal Match vs..."

"Fantastic Thinker": Gautam Gambhir Earns Rich Praise From Australia Star Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy