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BGT 2024-25: Lyon Says Victory Over India in WTC Final Should Boost Confidence
Australia defeated India by 209 runs to win the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship at The Oval in June 2023, marking its maiden win of the two-year championship cycle.
Kohli to Gain Extra Confidence from Past Consistent Performances in Perth and Adelaide: Gavaskar
Kohli averages just 22.72 in his six Test matches this year, way below his average of 54.08 in Tests in Australia and his overall career average of 47.83. He comes into his fifth Australia tour after making just 91 runs in India’s 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand at home earlier this month.
Vettori to Skip Perth Test Coaching Duties for IPL Mega Auction
Vettori will attend the two-day auction proceedings in Jeddah on November 24 and 25 as head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad. "We are very supportive of Dan's role as Head Coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Dan will complete final preparation for the first Test before attending the IPL auction. He will then be with team for the remainder of the Border Gavaskar Trophy," said a statement from the Australian team spokesperson.
BGT 2024-25: Coach Supports Rohit's Decision to Skip First Test, Warns Against Underestimating India
With Rohit unavailable, pace spearhead and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah will captain the side. Head backed Rohit's priorities and said he would have done the same if he had been in the same situation. "Hundred per cent, I support Rohit's decision. I would have done the same in the same situation.".
Davis Cup: Nadal Aims to Help Spain Win on His Farewell, Says ‘I’m Not Here to Retire’
“I’m not here to retire. I’m here to help the team win. It’s my last week in a team competition and the most important thing is to help the team,” Nadal told reporters on Monday.
BGT 2024-25: KL Rahul Resumes Batting in India’s Practice Session at WACA
Rahul retired hurt on 29 after a sharp blow to his right elbow from a climbing delivery from tall pacer Prasidh Krishna during India's intra-squad match simulation on Friday and was forced to go off the field with the physio. As he left grimacing in pain, Rahul didn't return to batting for the rest of the day and on Saturday as well.
Devdutt Padikkal to Remain in Australia as Rohit, Shubman Doubtful for First Test: Report
According to the Cricbuzz report, the Indian team management, in talks with the national selectors, has decided to retain the Karnataka batter as a cover for the senior team.
‘No Excuses’: Rob Walter Reflects on South Africa’s 1-3 Loss to India
Rob Walter after SA's crushing 135-run loss in the fourth T20I at the Wanderers took responsibility for his team's performance but defended the long-term strategy of exposing the younger players.
‘From Struggles to Glory’: Shastri Hails Pant's 'Miracle' Comeback to Win the World Cup
Pant lay in a hospital bed, stitches and scars testament to the brutality of the crash. For one moment, Shastri did not care about Pant's cricketing future, but only whether he could return to anything approaching a normal life.
Paine Raises Concern Over Coach Gambhir’s Ability to Stay Calm Under Pressure for India
Ponting had said he was concerned about Virat Kohli's form – of scoring two Test hundreds in the last five years. But Gambhir shot back in the pre-departure press conference, saying, 'What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket? He should be talking about Australia'. It led to Ponting saying Gambhir is a prickly customer.
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