Indian cricket has thrived on superstars emerging from ground zero, with batting mainstays like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar, among others, being the pioneers.

Who will headline Team India's batting in coming years? Australian stars name their picks

Mohammed Shami calls India favourites to win the 2024 Border-Gavaskar series, backing the travelling side to complete a hat-trick of wins Down Under this time. India won the last two away editions in Australia, beating them in 2018-19 and 2020-21, respectively, in addition to winning at home several times.

‘We are favourites to win Border-Gavaskar series’ – Shami confident of India completing hat-trick Down Under

‘Why fix something that is not broken’- a quote often used in cricket for various contexts seems to come to life in Steve Smith’s case. A Test veteran averaging beyond 60 batting at number four opened for Australia in the last eight innings.

Steve Smith’s Test batting position worries Matthew Hayden as India threat looms

Ace India seamer Mohammed Shami might miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. Although he has resumed bowling at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru following his ankle surgery, the BCCI decided against accelerating his comeback.

BCCI to rest Mohammed Shami for Bangladesh Tests, Ranji Trophy opener to mark his return - Reports

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins says he and the management rely on the two all-rounders – Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh to play a handy role with the ball as the hosts aim to win back the coveted Border-Gavaskar trophy.

Pat Cummins relies on Green and Marsh to ‘get the job done’ against India in Border-Gavaskar series

Australia Test opener Usman Khawaja likes batting with veteran batter Steve Smith but prefers to see him come in at number four in Tests, where he averages over 60.

Unsure of batting order this summer, opener Khawaja wants to see Steve Smith back to number four in Tests

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has backed the ageing Test squad to stick and grow together in the chase for more glory. Following David Warner's retirement and Australia due to host India and England in two back-to-back home summers starting later this year, Cummins wants the team to build and stay on the same page to taste success at the top level.

Australia captain Pat Cummins backs ageing Test squad to grow together in chase for glory

The BCCI selection committee looks to be impressed with IPL 2024 pace-bowling sensation Mayank Yadav since his debut earlier this season, and per the latest reports, wishes to take his case forward.

BCCI selectors want IPL 2024 sensation Mayank Yadav fit for Australia Tests in November – Reports

Former Australia captain Tim Paine feels Steve Smith opening in Tests gives any opposition the best chance to remove him cheaply, something New Zealand bowlers did in the recently concluded away series.

Steve Smith at top gives opposition bowlers best chance to get him out, says ex-captain Tim Paine