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Australian Opener Nathan McSweeney Braces For 'Unique' Jasprit Bumrah Challenge

Australia opener Nathan McSweeney, who is set to debut against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said he has been preparing for the "unique" challenge of facing star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. McSweeney was drafted into the Australia squad after a slew of impressive performances in the Sheffield Shield tournament and in the recent ‘A' series against India. The 25-year-old South Australian will partner Usman Khawaja at the top in the series opener in Perth and during the upcoming five-Test series.

Pakistan Coach Unhappy Despite ODI Series Win vs Australia, Reason Is India

Pakistan, on Sunday, achieved a historic high as the team defeated Australia in an ODI series. This was Pakistan's first ODI series win in Australia after 22 years. In the series decider at Perth, Pakistan shot out Australia for 140, before hunting down the total with eight wickets in hand to win the series 2-1. Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie was happy with the team's show but also said the ODI Series was not promoted in Australia at all.

"How Many Countries Have...": Gautam Gambhir's Straight Take On KL Rahul

It has been a tough year for KL Rahul. The star Indian cricket team batter has struggled to score runs and his position in the side has constantly come under threat. Things did not improve as he got dismissed in a truly bizarre fashion while playing for India A in a match against Australia A. However, head coach Gautam Gambhir has shown his faith towards Rahul and said that he can be one of the options to play in the first Test match against Australia in Perth if Rohit Sharma is not playing. In the press conference before the team departed for Australia, Gambhir praised Rahul for his versatility and even mentioned that not many countries around the world can say that they have such an "all-round" player in their ranks.

Virat Kohli Lands In Australia Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Virat Kohli landed in Australia on Sunday night, 12 days before the start of the first Test in Perth on November 22. Kohli, therefore, became the first of a large group of Team India players set to arrive in Australia. The rest of the Indian team will arrive in two batches, with the first one consisting the likes of Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. Team India are set to practise at the WACA Ground in Perth, ahead of the first Test.

"The Silliest Thing...": Australia Great Michael Hussey On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Poor Form

Ahead of the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former cricketer Michael Hussey backed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and said that one cannot write off champion players like them. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will kick off from November 22 in Perth. Adelaide and Brisbane will host the second and third Test matches of the series, respectively. The iconic Boxing Day Test will be played in Melbourne. The final and fifth Test of the series will take place in Sydney from January 3.

Pat Cummins Attended A Coldplay Concert When Pakistan Were Thrashing Australia. Country's Media Reacts

Pakistan sprang a major surprise in the ODI series against Australia as the Mohammad Rizwan-led side won the contest. Pakistan have not been in great from of late but against Australia, they stepped up. The Australian team not only surrendered an ODI series to Pakistan at home for the first time in 22 years after an eight-wicket loss to the Asian side in third ODI at Perth, but also registered an unfortunate record of not registering any half-century by a batter throughout a bilateral series for the first time ever.

"Moving Forward...": Did Gautam Gambhir Just Indicate That Team India Doors Are Closed For This Veteran?

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday shared insights on the selection of Harshit Rana and Nitish Reddy for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. He said pacer Rana has done enough bowling to come out fresh against the Aussies. Gambhir praised Reddy, highlighting his potential to contribute to the team if given the opportunity. Gambhir also hinted at moving forward from certain players in the India setup. Shardul Thakur is one veteran fast bowling allrounder who was not picked for the Border Gavaskar Trophy and many experts were surprised. However, in Gautam Gambhir's statement there was no direct mention of Thakur.

Australia's Border Gavaskar Trophy Preference Slammed By World Cup-Winning Captain After Loss To Pakistan In ODI Series

Australia's former captain Michael Clarke expressed strong concerns over the decision by team management to rest key players in the third and final ODI against Pakistan, a move that contributed to Pakistan's historic ODI series win over Australia on their home soil for the first time in 22 years. Clarke voiced his frustrations on Big Sports Breakfast, questioning why the team prioritised rest for star players over a chance to secure the series win.

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Australia vs India 2024/25 Sport News

Australian Opener Nathan McSweeney Braces For 'Unique' Jasprit Bumrah Challenge

Pakistan Coach Unhappy Despite ODI Series Win vs Australia, Reason Is India

"How Many Countries Have...": Gautam Gambhir's Straight Take On KL Rahul

Virat Kohli Lands In Australia Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

"The Silliest Thing...": Australia Great Michael Hussey On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Poor Form

Pat Cummins Attended A Coldplay Concert When Pakistan Were Thrashing Australia. Country's Media Reacts

"Moving Forward...": Did Gautam Gambhir Just Indicate That Team India Doors Are Closed For This Veteran?

Australia's Border Gavaskar Trophy Preference Slammed By World Cup-Winning Captain After Loss To Pakistan In ODI Series