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"Virat Kohli Is Like A Duck Getting Into...": Ex-BCCI Chief Selector's Prediction For Australia Tour Is Massive

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia, former cricketer M. S. K. Prasad backed stalwart batter Virat Kohli to come back in to form during this series. In 2024 in Tests, Virat has scored 245 runs in five Tests and ten innings at an average of 27.22, with just one fifty and best score of 70. In the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 though, Virat has been rather solid. He has scored 556 runs in eight Tests at an average of 42.76, with a century and three fifties in 14 innings, with best score of 121.

India's 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav Out Of Action For Few Months. Report Reveals Reason

Concerns arose when the BCCI announced on October 25 that speedster Mayank Yadav, who made his international debut in the T20Is against Bangladesh, would miss India's four-match series against South Africa scheduled from November 8-15, due to injury. Sources have told IANS that Mayank, who took four wickets in India's 3-0 series victory against Bangladesh, is likely to be sidelined for a few months because of a back problem. Mayank is currently at the BCCI's newly inaugurated Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.

"Don't Have To Cry About...": The 'Hardik Pandya' Factor In Ishan Kishan's Comeback

It has been a topsy-turvy year for Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan. Kishan was left out of the BCCI central contracts list after taking a break from cricket during the series against South Africa. However, he showed a brilliant run of form in the Duleep Trophy as well as the Ranji Trophy to find a place in the India A squad for the tour of Australia. Ahead of his comeback, Kishan opened up about his journey and the role that Hardik Pandya played in his guiding him.

"When You Mocked Me": Virat Kohli's Blunt Reason For Blocking Glenn Maxwell At RCB Revealed. This Happened Next

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has recalled the time when star India batter Virat Kohli had blocked him from Instagram. While the two have become good friends after playing four seasons together at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), there was a time when Kohli and Maxwell had their differences. For the unversed, RCB acquired the services of Maxwell for a whopping INR 14.25 crore ahead of IPL 2021. He enjoyed a successful season with the bat, scoring over 500 runs to help RCB reach the playoffs.

IPL Winning Pacer To Debut As India Take Drastic Step For 3rd Test vs New Zealand: Report

Delhi seamer Harshit Rana's promising domestic season took an exciting turn on Tuesday as he was called up to join India's squad for the third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, sources say. The 22-year-old Delhi fast bowler, who impressed in the ongoing season with both ball and bat, is likely to make his Test debut on Friday. He is set to miss the round four matches for Delhi and will be leaving for Mumbai on Tuesday evening. The young pacer's call-up to the Test squad marks another step in what has been a rapid ascent in India's domestic scene. A day before India's recent series loss to New Zealand in Pune, he was also named in the 18-member squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Ravichandran Ashwin Was 'Annoying' Us: Ex-Australia Captain Justifies Gabba Taunt

Till this day, the 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Trophy remains one of the most famous wins of the Indian cricket team in its Test history. Despite several front-line players like Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah missing important matches due to various reasons, the Indian cricket team conjured one of the bravest comeback in the history of cricket. This was the same series where India had lost the first game in Adelaide after being 36 all out. The series also saw sledging reach a different level with then Australia captain Tim Paine taking it to another level.

Nitish Reddy, Called Up For Australia Tests, Reveals Gautam Gambhir's Game-Changing Tip

Fast-bowling all-rounders are rare in cricket. India haven't had many quality batters who can also bowl pace of late, with Hardik Pandya arguably being the finest option at present. But, Hardik's India career is limited to only white-ball cricket at present. Hence, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) picked Nitish Kumar Reddy for the forthcoming Australia tour. Nitish has already impressed many with his batting in the T20I series against Bangladesh. As his stocks rise in international cricket, Reddy revealed a big tip from coach Gautam Gambhir that helped him excel.

"I've Delivered...": Ignored India Star, Hero Of India's Border Gavaskar Trophy, On Challenges

Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has consistently embraced challenges on the cricket field, particularly when his team has been under pressure. Reflecting on his career, he shared, "Wherever there are challenges, I love it. I have scored runs in those situations when the team was at 30/3, 20/3, or 50/3. From there, the team needs to reach a respectable score, and throughout my life, I've delivered my best knocks in these tough situations." Rahane's appreciation for challenging conditions began early in his career.

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"Virat Kohli Is Like A Duck Getting Into...": Ex-BCCI Chief Selector's Prediction For Australia Tour Is Massive

India's 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav Out Of Action For Few Months. Report Reveals Reason

"Don't Have To Cry About...": The 'Hardik Pandya' Factor In Ishan Kishan's Comeback

"When You Mocked Me": Virat Kohli's Blunt Reason For Blocking Glenn Maxwell At RCB Revealed. This Happened Next

IPL Winning Pacer To Debut As India Take Drastic Step For 3rd Test vs New Zealand: Report

Ravichandran Ashwin Was 'Annoying' Us: Ex-Australia Captain Justifies Gabba Taunt

Nitish Reddy, Called Up For Australia Tests, Reveals Gautam Gambhir's Game-Changing Tip

"I've Delivered...": Ignored India Star, Hero Of India's Border Gavaskar Trophy, On Challenges