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India's XI vs Australia All Set? No Place For Ravindra Jadeja, Says Report. There's A Surprise

Only two days remain for the first India vs Australia Test in Perth. It is all but certain that Rohit Sharma will not lead the side as he is in India for personal reasons. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side in his place. According to a report in Indian Express, the Gautam Gambhir-coached side will go with only one spinner in Ravichandran Ashwin. It is also likely to go with three pacers and a fast bowling all rounder in Nitish Reddy, who has not yet played Tests for India.

Gautam Gambhir's Tenure 'Could Be Shorter' Than Greg Chappell's: India Coach Sent Blunt Message Ahead Of BGT

The pre-departure press conference of Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir, ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, was an aggressive one. Gambhir was not happy with former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's comments on Virat Kohli's form. Then, Ponting called Gambhir a 'prickly character'. It was the perfect spicy build-up that the India vs Australia series needed. On Sky Sports, former England captain Mike Atherton asked Simon Doull about Gautam Gambhir's recent remark about Ricky Ponting. The former New Zealand pacer commented that Gambhir's tenure as India coach could be shorter that Greg Chappell. The former Australia player had a tumultuous time at the helm of the Indian cricket team from mid-2005 till early 2007.

Rs 1.65 Lakh: Virat Kohli's Bat Price In Australia Surpasses Coldplay Concert's Most Expensive Ticket Price

India will be locking horns against Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The first Test of this five-match series will kick-start from Friday in Perth. Fans are going crazy to witness the cut-throat rivalry between the two teams. A special focus in on star India batter Virat Kohli, who enjoys a large fan base on both sides. On his arrival in Down Under earlier this month, the Australian media went all out as Kohli dominated the headlines of the newspapers.

"Everyone Talks About Rishabh Pant's 80 But...": Rahul Dravid's Sharp Take On This "Terrific Player" vs Australia

The wait is all but over for the India vs Australia series. Come Friday, the rivalry will once again be renewed when the Indian cricket team gets down to defend the Border Gavaskar Trophy. India have been dominating Australia in bilateral series since 2016-17. Since then, India have defeated Australia in 2018-19, 2020-21 and 2022-23. This time, however, things are different. India are reeling from a 3-0 cleansweep by New Zealand in their own den. India's designated captain Rohit Sharma is all but guaranteed to not play the first Test while there are injury concerns about some players.

Amid India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy Stand-Off, ICC Dealt Major Legal Threat

The future of the Champions Trophy 2025 is uncertain. There has been no progress since the time the BCCI informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it will not be sending the Indian cricket to Pakistan, the designated hosts, for the Champions Trophy. After that announcement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sought a written explanation from the ICC about the status of the participation of various teams. It also said that a hybrid model (where some matches will be played at a neutral venue) is not acceptable to it.

'Snake Cracks' On Perth Test Pitch? Chief Curator Makes Big Revelation

WACA head curator Isaac McDonald on Wednesday said the unusual rain in Perth has impacted the pitch preparation for the first Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy and though he doesn't expect the surface to develop "snake cracks", there will still be plenty of bounce and carry. The surface at the Optus Stadium or at the nearby WACA ground is known for its pace and bounce and when the cracks open up in dry conditions, it provides more assistance to the seamers besides bringing the spinners into play.

"Little Competition...": India's Fielding Coach On How He Gets The Best Out Of Players

India's fielding coach T Dilip on Wednesday revealed that he prefers organizing fielding competitions between groups of players at the start of training sessions as it helps set the right tone. Set to take on Australia in a five-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from Friday, the visiting Indian camp has tried to maximise their training sessions and match simulations ahead of the opening Test. Dilip, who has been retained as India's fielding coach under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, said his experience has helped him identify the right process to enhance the team's preparation.

'Cricket Auctions Are A Gamble', Says Ex-Supreme Court Judge

Just four days ahead of the mega Indian Premier League player auction in Saudi Arabia, former Supreme Court judge, Justice Vikramjit Sen said bidding huge sums of money on cricketers was akin to 'gambling'. Justice Sen was speaking during the launch of the book titled 'Online Gaming in India - Technology, Policy and Challenges' at the India International Centre on Tuesday evening. The book, published by the Taylor and Francis group, has been edited by Professors Lovely Dasgupta and Shameek Sen of West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences.

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India's XI vs Australia All Set? No Place For Ravindra Jadeja, Says Report. There's A Surprise

Gautam Gambhir's Tenure 'Could Be Shorter' Than Greg Chappell's: India Coach Sent Blunt Message Ahead Of BGT

Rs 1.65 Lakh: Virat Kohli's Bat Price In Australia Surpasses Coldplay Concert's Most Expensive Ticket Price

"Everyone Talks About Rishabh Pant's 80 But...": Rahul Dravid's Sharp Take On This "Terrific Player" vs Australia

Amid India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy Stand-Off, ICC Dealt Major Legal Threat

'Snake Cracks' On Perth Test Pitch? Chief Curator Makes Big Revelation

"Little Competition...": India's Fielding Coach On How He Gets The Best Out Of Players

'Cricket Auctions Are A Gamble', Says Ex-Supreme Court Judge