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Virat Kohli, Steve Smith Receives Big Praise From Ravi Shastri: "They'll Be Dangerous..."

Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri shared his thoughts on the performances of cricket's legendary "Fab Four"—Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson. Shastri delved into the fluctuating fortunes of these players in the longest format of the game and emphasised the resilience and hunger that still make Kohli and Smith dangerous opponents. While Root and Williamson have enjoyed a phenomenal 2024, scoring six and four Test centuries respectively, Kohli and Smith have managed only one each—both coming during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Root's prolific run in particular has solidified his place as one of the most consistent batters in modern cricket, while Williamson continues to exude elegance and composure at the crease.

Ex-Pakistan Star Backs India To Prevail Over 'Worried' Australia In Melbourne

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has backed the Indian team to have the "best chance" of winning in Melbourne against a 'worried' Australian side in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). The most anticipated Test series of 2024 is evenly poised at 1-1, with India dominating Australia in Perth and the Baggy Greens bouncing back in Adelaide. The Brisbane Test was covered by dark clouds and eventually washed out by rain. With two Tests remaining and a spot in the World Test Championship final at stake, Basit expects India to claim victory in the Melbourne Test, which begins on Thursday.

Matthew Hayden Backs Kohli To Shine In Boxing Day Test, Gives 'Sachin Tendulkar' Advice

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has called for Virat Kohli to resist the urge to hit the ball outside the off stump and called upon the example of one of the finest innings played by Sachin Tendulkar during the 2003-04 Border Gavaskar Trophy. Barring Kohli's unbeaten century in the second innings of the first Test at Perth, the 36-year old has struggled with the bat and has constantly been caught with the ball outside the off-stump. Hayden believes the track at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the Boxing Day Test, will be suitable for batters and backs the Indian great to come back to form if he can resist the urge to slash at the ball outside the off-stump.

"That's A Lie...": Michael Vaughan's Blunt Take On Ravindra Jadeja's 'Hindi Interview' Row Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan weighed in on the controversy surrounding Ravindra Jadeja's press conference where he allegedly refused to speak in English. Vaughan said that the entire episode could have been avoided if Australian journalists used Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to transcribe the interview. During India's first media interaction ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Jadeja answered questions only in Hindi. The BCCI media team informed that Jadeja will not be taking any questions in English as they have to "catch the bus." It resulted in a big controversy with media reports claiming that Jadeja was speaking in Hindi because the interaction was mainly for Indian reporters.

"Every Ball Is Like...": Jasprit Bumrah's Words Of Wisdom To Aspiring Bowlers

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah preached the importance of repetition and pushing oneself as a bowler to an aspiring fast bowler, saying that one can never be fresh while playing Test cricket and should keep pushing himself or herself in the nets and repeat the tricks they want to learn since the human body has muscle memory. Bumrah will be seen in action during the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from Thursday onwards. He is the leading wicket-taker in the series so far, with 21 scalps in three matches at an average of 10.90, with best figures of 6/76. He has taken two five-wicket hauls in the series.

Virat Kohli's Request For Fans During Practice Is Viral Ahead Of Boxing Day Test Against Australia

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was seen sweating it out in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test encounter against Australia starting Thursday. According to India Today, Kohli was welcomed with loud cheers by the fans but the star batter requested silence from the spectators as he started his session against the fast bowlers. Virat went on to face Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna and a local left-arm pacer during his session. He was also seen having a long conversation with the India pacers regarding the ideal lengths to target while bowling against him.

"That's A Lie...": Micheal Vaughan's Blunt Take On Ravindra Jadeja's 'Hindi Interview' Row Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan weighed in on the controversy surrounding Ravindra Jadeja's press conference where he allegedly refused to speak in English. Vaughan said that the entire episode could have been avoided if Australian journalists used Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to transcribe the interview. During India's first media interaction ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Jadeja answered questions only in Hindi. The BCCI media team informed that Jadeja will not be taking any questions in English as they have to "catch the bus." It resulted in a big controversy with media reports claiming that Jadeja was speaking in Hindi because the interaction was mainly for Indian reporters.

Old Letters Reveal Don Bradman's Bold Prediction On Ricky Ponting, 2 Other Australia Legends' Careers

Letters written by the late Australian cricket icon Donald Bradman have surfaced, revealing his admiration for fellow Aussie legends Shane Warne and Steve Waugh, as well as his early recognition of a young Ricky Ponting as a "future Test prospect" for the nation. According to The Age, the letters, penned during the 1980s and 1990s, were addressed to British entertainer Peter Brough, a close friend of Bradman's.

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Virat Kohli, Steve Smith Receives Big Praise From Ravi Shastri: "They'll Be Dangerous..."

Ex-Pakistan Star Backs India To Prevail Over 'Worried' Australia In Melbourne

Matthew Hayden Backs Kohli To Shine In Boxing Day Test, Gives 'Sachin Tendulkar' Advice

"That's A Lie...": Michael Vaughan's Blunt Take On Ravindra Jadeja's 'Hindi Interview' Row Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

"Every Ball Is Like...": Jasprit Bumrah's Words Of Wisdom To Aspiring Bowlers

Virat Kohli's Request For Fans During Practice Is Viral Ahead Of Boxing Day Test Against Australia

"That's A Lie...": Micheal Vaughan's Blunt Take On Ravindra Jadeja's 'Hindi Interview' Row Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

Old Letters Reveal Don Bradman's Bold Prediction On Ricky Ponting, 2 Other Australia Legends' Careers