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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.
Shastri Emphasizes Urgency: Mohammed Shami's Fitness Key for India's Success
After spending 360 days on layoff from competitive cricketing activity, owing to an injury which required surgery to his Achilles tendon, Shami today returned to competitive action for Bengal in their ongoing Ranji Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh at Holkar Stadium here.
India's Perth Test Preparations: KL Rahul Suffers Elbow Injury During Match Simulations
Three days of full net practice at the WACA later, India played out a match simulation in which Rahul, after having amassed 29, received a blow on his right elbow from a rising delivery from tall pacer Prasidh Krishna.
Shastri Confident Kohli Will Shine in Australia, Declares 'King is Back in His Territory'
Kohli had been having a terrible run of it across formats in the last couple of months. The 36-year-old superstar batter has bagged only one half-century and averaged only 21.33 with five Test matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand since the start of the year.
Ponting Responds After Kohli's Comment Provokes Furious Reaction from Gambhir
During the episode of the ICC Review last week, Ponting had shown worries over Kohli's form, saying, "I saw a stat the other day about Virat, it said he's only scored two (three) Test hundreds in the last five years. That didn't seem right to me, but if that is right, then that is, I mean, that's a concern".
Perth Stadium Pitch Curator Warns India Batters of 'Good Pace, Bounce & Carry'
The drop-in track for the series-opener Test between India and Australia beginning on November 22 was moved into the Optus Stadium's playing surface in October having been curated for a whole month before that.
‘Doesn’t Affect My Life’: Gambhir Shrugs Off Criticism After New Zealand Whitewash
Gambhir received criticism after the team had suffered its first home Test series defeat since 2012 and the first 3-0 whitewash at home in the 21st century. Ahead of the five-match Test series against Australia, Gambhir said that the team was outplayed by New Zealand and did not play to its best at a pre-departure press conference. He still seems to be optimistic that the series result will not affect India's approach for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Ponting Supports Bumrah to Lead India in Rohit's Absence for Perth Test Against Australia
Rohit Sharma said he was 'not sure' of his availability for the Perth Test against Australia. Among the probable runners to lead India, Bumrah is one name in the fray.
Focus Shifts to Red-Ball Cricket: Cummins Prepares for India Tests After ODI Loss to Pakistan
Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf's fiery five-wicket haul floored the Australian batsmen on their home turf to wrap them for 163 all out in 35 overs. Fellow speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed the figures of 3-26 in his eight overs to further stamp their fast-bowling dominance on seam-friendly and bouncy Australian pitches.
Ian Chappell Warns Extra Bounce Could Expose India if They Play Too Aggressively
India will reach the Australian shores after a disappointing 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand at home. Poor captaincy form of Rohit Sharma, coupled with the downward spiral of talismanic batter Virat Kohli, are just a few of the major concerns the visitors face.
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