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Virat Kohli Batted Twice, Jasprit Bumrah Bowled 18 Overs: What Happened In 3-Day Match Simulation

The Indian cricket team stars toiled in a 3-day simulation game against India A that saw all of the top stars like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, etc. getting into action. While the first day featured a real cricketing contest, the second day had a mix of both a game and net sessions. The struggles of batters like Kohli, Gill, Pant, etc. became public as pacers ran riot in the practice game. Kohli, in fact, had to bat twice on the same day after getting dismissed for 15 on the first day. India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has explained the rationale behind the structure that was created for the simulation game at WACA.

Gautam Gambhir Warned Against Benching India Star. Sourav Ganguly Says "He Must Play"

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is convinced that seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin "must play" in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener against Australia in Perth. After months of wait, India and Australia, two heavyweights in the world of Test cricket, will begin their fierce rivalry in Perth from Friday. With last-minute injuries and the dwindling form of players in the Indian camp, the selection will be a headache for head coach Gautam Gambhir, especially after suffering a home series whitewash against New Zealand.

After 15 Runs In First Outing, How Virat Kohli Bounced Back In Simulation Game vs India A

Virat Kohli's first stint in the match simulation at WACA lasted only 15-20 minutes, saw him scoring just 15 runs before Mukesh Kumar sent him packing. Kohli went in the middle after KL Rahul left the field due to an elbow injury. India's second opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal also departed early, leaving Kohli and Shubman Gill in the middle. While Kohli looked keen to unleash some of his trademark drives, he wasn't always successful due to the bounce the WACA pitch managed to produce from most spots.

"Kapil Dev Can't Be Bigger Than...": India Great's Blunt Verdict On Champions Trophy Row

Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev shared his thoughts on the venues for the ICC Champions Trophy and the possibility of an India-Pakistan match, emphasizing the role of the government in such decisions. Commenting on the issue, Kapil Dev remarked, "It's the government's responsibility. People like us should not give opinions, our opinions don't matter. Kapil Dev can't be bigger than anyone else." Earlier, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced a global Trophy Tour ahead of the Men's Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to be hosted by Pakistan.

'If KKR Don't Bid For Shreyas Iyer...': Sunil Gavaskar's Bold Prediction On IPL 2025 Auction

Kolkata Knight Riders' title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer will be among the marquee players who will be going under the hammer in the Indian Premier League Auction 2025. Iyer led KKR to the title in IPL 2024, but in a surprising move, he has been released by the franchise ahead of the mega auction, set to take place at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on November 24 and 25. India's cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar feels that KKR might go for Iyer in the bidding war. He added that Delhi Capitals, a side Iyer has captained in the past, will also try to rope in the right-handed batter.

"Had Personal Rivalry With Virat Kohli": Mitchell Johnson's Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Confession

Australia have not beaten India home or away in a Test series since the 2014/15 tour Down Under. Currently under the leadership of Pat Cummins, the Aussies would look to right the wrong in the five-match series starting next Friday. Former pacer Mitchell Johnson, who was part of the last Australia side to beat India, has credited his one-time rival Virat Kohli for transforming the Indian cricket for good. Johnson feels Kohli's combative attitude is one of his biggest attributes.

"Genuinely Worried For Australian Cricket Team": David Warner's Massive 'Virat Kohli' Warning

As India gears up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, all eyes will be on the out-of-form superstar batter Virat Kohli, for whom the Australian soil has been a happy hunting place over the years and has seen him dominate the hosts on multiple occasions, both as a player and a captain. While Virat has been hyped and celebrated in Australia as a superstar batter, in the past, he had the weight of runs and consistency to justify the festival-like atmosphere that comes into being the moment he lands on Australian soil. However this time around, Virat is not only fighting for form, but for his legacy in Test cricket and his spot amid a massive possibility of transition after this ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

Sourav Ganguly's Honest Verdict On Coach Gautam Gambhir Amid Heavy Criticism

It isn't being Gautam Gambhir at the moment. The India head coach sees questions being raised over his continuity following two embarrassing series defeats -- against Sri Lanka in ODIs and New Zealand in Tests. The manner in which Gambhir speaks to the media in the press conference has also become a subject of debate among some former cricketers. However, ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly doesn't want Gambhir to curb his natural instincts and has advised others to let him be the way he wants to.

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Virat Kohli Batted Twice, Jasprit Bumrah Bowled 18 Overs: What Happened In 3-Day Match Simulation

Gautam Gambhir Warned Against Benching India Star. Sourav Ganguly Says "He Must Play"

After 15 Runs In First Outing, How Virat Kohli Bounced Back In Simulation Game vs India A

"Kapil Dev Can't Be Bigger Than...": India Great's Blunt Verdict On Champions Trophy Row

'If KKR Don't Bid For Shreyas Iyer...': Sunil Gavaskar's Bold Prediction On IPL 2025 Auction

"Had Personal Rivalry With Virat Kohli": Mitchell Johnson's Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Confession

"Genuinely Worried For Australian Cricket Team": David Warner's Massive 'Virat Kohli' Warning

Sourav Ganguly's Honest Verdict On Coach Gautam Gambhir Amid Heavy Criticism