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"I Can Bowl 150 Kmph": Jasprit Bumrah's Witty Reply To 'Medium Pacer' Query Goes Viral

Indian cricket team stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah's witty reply during the pre-match press conference left everyone in splits ahead of the first Test encounter against Australia in Perth starting Friday. Bumrah will be leading the side in absence of Rohit Sharma who chose to spend time with his family after the birth of his second child. During the press conference, a journalist asked Bumrah about how he feels about captaining India as a "medium pace all-rounder". Bumrah was quick to come up with a witty answer as he said that he can bowl 150kmph and that is why he should at least be called "fast bowler captain".

Wasim Jaffer Says "More Pressure On Australia", Michael Vaughan Gives Harsh Reminder

Team India might be coming into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the back of its worst-ever defeat in a home Test series but former cricketer Wasim Jaffer feels it's the Australian team that will be under more pressure. India have done very well against Australia in Tests, be it home or away. In fact, the touring India won their last two Test series in Australia. The expectations from the Indian team aren't any less this time, but former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the situation is much different.

"This Little Prickly Thing...": Ricky Ponting Fires Yet Another Dig At Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of BGT

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir's recent crack at him about stalwart Virat Kohli's form comes down to deflecting pressure following their home series whitewash against New Zealand. The element of spice has added another layer of intensity to the rivalry between two Test heavyweights of modern-day cricket. Things started to flare up after Gambhir took a jibe at Ponting for criticizing Kohli for his recent form. The former Australian skipper's comments didn't sit well with the Indian head coach.

"Don't Want To Jinx But...": Jasprit Bumrah Shuts Down Virat Kohli's Critics In Style

Ahead of the first Test against Australia of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah shared that star India batter Virat Kohli looked extremely sharp in the nets, but added that he did not want to jinx it. The first Test between India and Australia will kickstart on Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium. Both sides, placed at the top two spots of the ICC World Test Championship points tally will be aiming to make their chances for the final stronger. While India seeks to bounce back after a rare, but humiliating home setback against New Zealand, Australia would be aiming to avoid a hat-trick of series losses to India at home.

"I Would Play...": Ex-India Bowling Coach Bharat Arun Has His Say On Spin Bowler Dilemma

Former Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun said that Team India should utilise veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin as their first-choice spinner during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy first Test against Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium. Arun was speaking to Revsportz and said that the veteran is a "hugely thinking" player and his impact during the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where he took 12 wickets in three matches and played a match-drawing block-a-thon with Hanuma Vihari at Sydney, is not given due recognition.

Virat Kohli Given Blunt "Protector" Advice By Ricky Ponting. Says "Stand Up And..."

Ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, Ricky Ponting hailed the talismanic Virat Kohli, calling him an absolute superstar of the game who is deeply passionate about the way he plays, which in turn has earned him lots of respect in Australia. “Kohli is a star. He's a superstar, has been a superstar of the game for so long. He's passionate about the way that he plays. He's passionate about his team. He wants to win and he plays with his heart on his sleeve.

"You Are A Sitting Duck": Pat Cummins' Honest Take On IPL Auction Clash With Perth Test

Australian captain Pat Cummins on Thursday said the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against arch-foes India is going to be more "attritional" as the two heavyweights of world cricket will be sparring over five Test matches instead of the traditional four games. While both the teams will be looking to get the better of each other, there will also be an eye on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction, which takes place in Suadi Arabia on two of the 5 days of the opening Test at Perth. However, Cummins doesn't feel the auction will be distraction for his players.

"Spoke To Rohit Sharma Earlier But...": Jasprit Bumrah On Taking Up Perth Test Captaincy

India's stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah on Thursday insisted that his team is not carrying any baggage from the unprecedented 0-3 defeat at home against New Zealand as it embarks on a challenging Test series against fierce rivals Australia. Bumrah replaced Rohit Sharma as the team's captain for the series opener after the latter had to miss the match due to the birth of his baby boy. While it isn't a usual sight to see bowlers taking up the leadership role, Bumrah feels they are 'tactically better' than batters, and hence, should be given leadership responsibilities more often.

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"I Can Bowl 150 Kmph": Jasprit Bumrah's Witty Reply To 'Medium Pacer' Query Goes Viral

Wasim Jaffer Says "More Pressure On Australia", Michael Vaughan Gives Harsh Reminder

"This Little Prickly Thing...": Ricky Ponting Fires Yet Another Dig At Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of BGT

"Don't Want To Jinx But...": Jasprit Bumrah Shuts Down Virat Kohli's Critics In Style

"I Would Play...": Ex-India Bowling Coach Bharat Arun Has His Say On Spin Bowler Dilemma

Virat Kohli Given Blunt "Protector" Advice By Ricky Ponting. Says "Stand Up And..."

"You Are A Sitting Duck": Pat Cummins' Honest Take On IPL Auction Clash With Perth Test

"Spoke To Rohit Sharma Earlier But...": Jasprit Bumrah On Taking Up Perth Test Captaincy