Ahead of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), which gets underway on Friday (Nov. 22) in Perth, former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri has advised India head coach Gautam Gambhir to not make knee-jerk decisions during the tough Australia series.

'Don't make..': Ravi Shastri shares advice for India head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of BGT 2024/25 opener

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has dismissed talks of distraction due to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) mega auction as his side prepares for the opening contest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

BGT 2024/25: Pat Cummins focused on Perth Test despite IPL mega auction, dismisses 'distraction' talks

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024/25 edition, India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah has stated that the visitors aren't carrying any baggage from their 3-0 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand, last month.

BGT 2024/25: 'If you lose, you start from 0', Bumrah states India not carrying any baggage from NZ whitewash

Australia's No. 3 Marnus Labuschagne admitted that India would be underconfident heading into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024/25 opener in Perth on Nov. 22 (Friday), but added that his side would 'never underestimate' them.

BGT 2024/25: 'They're low on confidence, but...', Labuschagne shrugs off India's poor form ahead of Perth Test

Australia have always been a 'in your face' kind of team with an aggressive style of play and sledging as well. The crowd, especially in Sydney, isn't forgiving as well, which makes it even harder for the visiting teams.

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The stage is set for India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25, with the first Test set to begin Friday (Nov. 22) in Perth, Australia. India emerged victorious on their last two Down Under tours, but this time the task at hand seems tougher than ever.

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India bowling coach Morne Morkel has earmarked all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy as one of the players 'to keep an eye on' in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which starts Friday (Nov 22).

BGT 2024-25: Bowling coach Morne Morkel hoping for Nitish Reddy to take 'load off' India pacers

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne wants to put India bowlers under pressure by playing the long game. Labuschagne is willing to take a feather from India batter Cheteshwar Pujara's cap, who played 1258 deliveries on the 2018-19 tour, which the visitors eventually won.

BGT 2024-25: 'At our best when...,' Marnus Labuschagne reveals Aussie strategy against India pacers

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden revealed that MS Dhoni had once identified Jasprit Bumrah's abilities as a 'potential captain'. Hayden, who played under former India captain Dhoni for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, stated that Dhoni had mentioned Bumrah's leadership qualities.

BGT 2024/25: MS Dhoni once touted Jasprit Bumrah as potential captain, says Matthew Hayden ahead of Perth Test

Star India batter Virat Kohli shared a cryptic post on his X handle on Wednesday (Nov. 20) that left fans in shock ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Virat Kohli leaves fans in shock with cryptic social media post ahead of BGT opener

India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has provided a key update on Shubman Gill’s availability for the Perth Test as he faces race against time to be fit for the opening contest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

BGT: Morne Morkel provides key update on Gill's fitness as batter faces race against time for Perth Test

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024/25 edition, which gets underway in Perth on Nov 22 (Friday), Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood expressed his relief over Cheteshwar Pujara's absence in the India squad.

BGT 2024/25: 'Happy that Cheteshwar Pujara is not here,' Josh Hazlewood relieved by veteran batter's absence

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has urged Nitish Kumar Reddy to step up as he gears up for a potential debut in the Perth Test starting on Friday (Nov 22). The encounter will be the first of the five Border-Gavaskar Trophy contests as India struggle with a series of name absentees.

BGT 2024/25: Former coach Ravi Shastri urges Nitish Reddy to step up in potential Perth Test debut

Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar is against KL Rahul opening the innings in the first Test between India and Australia, in Perth. Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 edition opener, which gets underway on Friday (Nov 22), there are chances of Rahul returning to the opening slot in absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma.

BGT 2024/25: 'Don’t want someone like him..,' Manjrekar against Rahul taking opening slot for Perth Test

As India and Australia gear up for the opening Test in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Travis Head warned about the terrifying nature of the Perth pitch. Both India and Australia are set to lock horns at the Optus Stadium in Western Australia from Friday (Nov 22) as Head opened up on the nature of the pitch which could be challenging after Day 3 of the contest.

BGT 2024/25: Travis Head worried about TERRIFYING Perth pitch, says 'it can be challenging'

Ace Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has said that India batter Virat Kohli, along with Steve Smith, is one of the best batters in the last decade. The statement comes as Kohli's form is causing concerns for India ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), which starts Friday (Nov.

BGT 2024-25: 'It’s challenging...,' says Nathan Lyon on Virat Kohli's form ahead of Perth Test

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah says that self-belief is going to be the key in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) which starts on Friday (Nov 22) in Perth, Australia.

BGT 2024-25: 'We are banking on...,' Jasprit Bumrah reveals key factor to India's performance in Australia

Former India coach Rahul Dravid thinks that India's top four batters would have to soak much of the pressure if they were to win the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia.

BGT 2024-25: 'To be able to control...,' Former head coach Rahul Dravid's advice for India to win in Australia

Australia skipper Pat Cummins is ready to complete the set as he gears up for the Test series against India with the opening Test in Perth starting on Friday (Nov 22).

BGT 2024/25: Aussie skipper Pat Cummins ready to 'tick off' all boxes ahead of Perth opener

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has said that the home series whitewash against New Zealand will be playing on India batters' mind when they take on Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Perth from November 22.

BGT 2024-25: Ravi Shastri wants India batters to 'think about' last Australia tour's performance in Perth

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden thinks that India's recent Test series loss at home against New Zealand gave them advantage of preparation. The comments come as India and Australia gear up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) which begins in less than a week's time.

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India skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to miss the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia which begins on November 22 in Perth. The development was confirmed by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo just days before the tour begins.

BGT 2024-25: India skipper Rohit Sharma to miss first Test, Nitish Kumar Reddy in line for debut

Former Australia skipper Tim Paine thinks that Gautam Gambhir isn't a good fit as a coach for the Indian cricket team. The comments come as both sides get ready for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which gets underway in less than a week's time.

BGT 2024-25: 'He sold them...,' Former Australia skipper Tim Paine on Gambhir vs Shastri as India coach

Team India could be handed a major blow in their preparation for the opening contest against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after Shubman Gill sustained a finger injury on Saturday (Nov 16).

BGT 2024/25: Shubman Gill suffers finger injury while fielding, doubtful for opening contest in Perth

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