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"He Doesn't Need To...": Pat Cummins' Advice To Australia Rookie Nathan McSweeney

Rookie opener Nathan McSweeney will be entering his maiden Test series with a lot riding on him, but Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday offered him some comforting advice, saying he should focus on playing his natural game and not "imitate" his predecessor -- the great David Warner. McSweeney, 25, will be filling the spot left vacant by the retirement of Warner earlier this year and partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Test series against India starting here on Friday.

Australia skipper Cummins eyes elusive series win against India

MELBOURNE : Captain Pat Cummins has hoisted just about every trophy in cricket as part of dominant Australian teams but wants to tick the last box with a test series win against India over the next two months.

Ahead Of First-Ever Australia Tour, Yashasvi Jaiswal Given Golden Advice By Virat Kohli

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Thursday spoke about his admiration for star India batter Virat Kohli, how he has been in touch with him since he started playing for India and how he finds motivation from the 36-year-old veteran's consistency and discipline on and off the field. As India kickstarts the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy tomorrow at Perth's Optus Stadium, the 22-year-old gears up for his biggest assignment till yet. After dominating the home conditions and a disappointing performance in South Africa, his first overseas tour last year, the left-hander will be aiming to make amends and have a breakout Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as it has been the case with many youngsters in the past.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah Set For Big Surprise In Team Selection

The Indian cricket team gears up for the start of the 5-match Test series against Australia, with the first match taking place in Perth, starting Friday. India captain Rohit Sharma is confirmed to not be part of the playing XI, having not reached Australia yet, with vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah taking up his role as the skipper for the match. Though Bumrah refused to delve into any details with regards to playing XI selection, India's practice simulations and media reports do suggest what sort of XI the tourists are likely to go with.

"Greatest Of All Time": Michael Vaughan Reserves Massive Praise For Australia Bowling Quartet

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that Australia's frontline bowling quartet of Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins are arguably the nation's best of all time and are key to victory for Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India at home. India won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia the last two times it was played there in 2018/19 and 2020/21. Moreover, Australia have not won the series since 2014-15, when they won 2-0 on the home soil.

"Baba Ki Jay Ho": Mohammed Shami Blasts Sanjay Manjrekar For Predicting Drop In His IPL Price

Mohammed Shami wasn't pleased seeing Sanjay Manjrekar ridiculing his potential of drawing a top bid in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. Shami, who remains one of the most sought-after pacers in the Indian spectrum, lashed out at Manjrekar after the latter predicted a drop in the pacer's price tag at the IPL auction. While Manjrekar has no doubts that there would be a host of teams after Shami in the auction, he doesn't feel the pacer would bag more than INR 6.25 crore, which he did by the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022 auction.

Gautam Gambhir Gets Unexpected 'Virat Kohli Suggestion' Ahead Of Perth Test

The absence of captain Rohit Sharma and batter Shubman Gill has thrown open a challenge for the Indian team management ahead of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. India don't just need to find another opener to bat alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal but also a No. 3 batter to replace the injured Gill. While the names of KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal have been reported for the two spots, India's 1983 World Cup-winning star Kirti Azad feels head coach Gautam Gambhir should play Virat Kohli at the No. 3 spot.

"When BCCI Wants...": Sly Dig By T20 World Cup Champion Over IPL Auction Clashing With Perth Test

With day three and four of first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth clashing with the IPL 2025 mega auction, former Australia captain Aaron Finch said the BCCI holds significant power, as they tend to achieve their desired outcomes. Shortly after day three and four ends on November 24 and 25 respectively, the action will shift to the two-day IPL 2025 mega auction happening in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. "I just think it's a bit unusual that they've gone up against a Test match at the same time. Understanding the time zones are different, so it'll most likely happen after a day's play of Test cricket.

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"He Doesn't Need To...": Pat Cummins' Advice To Australia Rookie Nathan McSweeney

Australia skipper Cummins eyes elusive series win against India

Ahead Of First-Ever Australia Tour, Yashasvi Jaiswal Given Golden Advice By Virat Kohli

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah Set For Big Surprise In Team Selection

"Greatest Of All Time": Michael Vaughan Reserves Massive Praise For Australia Bowling Quartet

"Baba Ki Jay Ho": Mohammed Shami Blasts Sanjay Manjrekar For Predicting Drop In His IPL Price

Gautam Gambhir Gets Unexpected 'Virat Kohli Suggestion' Ahead Of Perth Test

"When BCCI Wants...": Sly Dig By T20 World Cup Champion Over IPL Auction Clashing With Perth Test