Australia opener Nathan McSweeney hqw said he'll wait for the next opportunity after being dropped from the Test squad for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Series.

BGT 2024-25: 'Unfortunately wasn't able...,' Aussie opener Nathan McSweeney opens up on Test squad axing

BGT 2024-25: Australia selectors explained the decision to drop Nathan McSweeney for the final two Tests vs India. Rising star Sam Konstas has replaced McSweeney.



BGT: 'We want to provide...,' Australia selector on dropping Nathan McSweeney for final two Tests

Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah as he continues to impress in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Down Under. Bumrah has been in centre of India’s success so far, helping them with both ball and bat at times.

BGT 2024/25: Former Australia coach in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, compares him with Pakistan great Wasim Akram

So far in the series, Jasprit Bumrah has been the most reliable asset for India with 21 wickets and few cameos with the bat. In the opening Test in Perth, Bumrah scalped eight wickets, helping the side clinch a record-breaking 295-run win. Interestingly, he was also the captain of the side in Perth with Rohit Sharma out on paternity leave



Australia on Friday (Dec 20) announced a 15-member squad for the final two Tests versus India in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Opening batter Nathan McSweeney has been dropped after his scores of 10, 0, 39, 10*, 9 and 4 in the first three Tests.

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev is disappointed with R Ashwin's retirement and stated that he wouldn't have let him bow out like this.



Wouldn't have let Ashwin retire like this: Kapil Dev disappointed, says spinner deserves 'respect'

Rohit decided to bat in the middle order after KL Rahul did well in the first BGT Test in Perth as the opener during which Rohit was absent due to his second child's birth.



BGT 2024-25: 'It doesn't help...,' Cheteshwar Pujara reveals reason behind Rohit's struggles at number 6

Ashwin retired as India second highest wicket-taker in international cricket. The offie took 765 in Tests (537), ODIs (157) and T20Is (72) combined, second only to Anil Kumble's 953.



BGT 2024-25: 'He understands team's thinking,' says skipper Rohit Sharma on Ravi Ashwin's retirement

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been outstanding in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against Australia. The pacer has also overtaken Kapil Dev's record of 51 wickets Down Under to become India's finest bowler ever in Australia.

BGT 2024-25: 'India's greatest fast bowler,' Aussies in awe of Jasprit Bumrah

It is thanks to Bumrah that India are very much alive in the series despite a poor show by the batters. The pacer, in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, led India in the first Test of the series in Perth and helped India win the Test by 295 runs.



Former Indian captain Kapil Dev expressed his disappointment with R Ashwin not getting a proper farewell post his decision to retire from international cricket on Wednesday (Dec 18).

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has brushed aside former coach Darren Lehman's concerns regarding the current Australia selectors. Lehman had remarked during the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test that the current selectors are too close to players to take tough calls.

BGT 2024-25: 'How that could be true,' Pat Cummins hits out at former coach for questioning selectors

India skipper Rohit Sharma is going through a rough patch in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series and batting at number 6 hasn't helped the cause either.

India skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that off spinner Ravi Ashwin understood the thinking of the team which prompted him to announce his retirement from internationals.

The draw at Gabba leaves Rohit Sharma and Co in third spot and will now have to win at least one of their remaining two matches in the current cycle. Australia on the other hand sit second despite the draw but will have to be at their best for the remaining contests to avoid elimination from the race to the final, which takes place at Lord’s in June 2025.



WTC Standings: Gabba draw puts India in 'must-win' territory ahead of Boxing Day Test

Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar reacted to R Ashwin's sudden international retirement, saying he could've waited to make the big call after the end of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).



He could have said, 'I am....': Sunil Gavaskar critical of R Ashwin's sudden international retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin, having represented India in 106 Test matches announced his retirement after the Gabba Test match between India and Australia ended in a draw. After the match skipper, Rohit Sharma opened on the insights into Ashwin’s retirement plans saying he came to know about the decision after landing in Perth.



Rohit Sharma shares insights on R Ashwin's retirement plans, says 'I convinced him to stay for pink-ball Test'

With Australia declaring at 89/7 in their second innings and setting a 275-run target for India, players from both camps decided to shake hands with no play taking place in the overcast conditions of Gabba post-tea session. As a result, the series stays at 1-1 with the next Test match to take place in Melbourne starting on Dec 26.



BGT 2024/25: Gabba Test ends in a draw after rain plays spoilsport on Day 5

Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah rewrote record books on Wednesday (Dec 18), adding another feather to his impressive hat. Playing on Day 5 of the Gabba Test of the Border Gawaskar Trophy, Bumrah broke Kapil Dev’s record for most wickets by an Indian on Australian soil.

BGT 2024/25: Jasprit Bumrah breaks Kapil Dev's all-time record as Australia suffer batting meltdown on Day 5

Playing on Day 5 of the Gabba Test, Jasprit Bumrah broke Kapil Dev’s record for most wickets by an Indian on Australian soil. With two wickets in the second innings of Australia, Bumrah now has 52 wickets, making him the most successful Indian bowler Down Under.



India’s bid to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) is now in a “must-win” territory after their latest draw against Australia at Gabba on Wednesday (Dec 18).

R Ashwin announced his international retirement soon after the third Test between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane, ended in a draw on Wednesday (Dec 18).

India’s legendary all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin called time on his illustrious career on Wednesday (Dec 18) as he took the cricketing fraternity by surprise. Ashwin, having represented India in 106 Test matches announced his retirement after the Gabba Test match between India and Australia ended in a draw.

The Gabba Test match between India and Australia ended in a draw after rain played spoilsport on Day 5 of the contest. With Australia declaring at 89/7 in their second innings and setting a 275-run target for India, players from both camps decided to shake hands with no play taking place in the overcast conditions of Gabba post-tea session.

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BGT 2024-25: 'Unfortunately wasn't able...,' Aussie opener Nathan McSweeney opens up on Test squad axing

BGT: 'We want to provide...,' Australia selector on dropping Nathan McSweeney for final two Tests

BGT 2024/25: Former Australia coach in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, compares him with Pakistan great Wasim Akram

BGT 2024/25: Former Australia coach in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, compares him with Pakistan great Wasim Akram

BGT: 'We want to provide...,' Australia selector on dropping Nathan McSweeney for final two Tests

Wouldn't have let Ashwin retire like this: Kapil Dev disappointed, says spinner deserves 'respect'

BGT 2024-25: 'It doesn't help...,' Cheteshwar Pujara reveals reason behind Rohit's struggles at number 6

BGT 2024-25: 'He understands team's thinking,' says skipper Rohit Sharma on Ravi Ashwin's retirement

BGT 2024-25: 'India's greatest fast bowler,' Aussies in awe of Jasprit Bumrah

BGT 2024-25: 'India's greatest fast bowler,' Aussies in awe of Jasprit Bumrah

Wouldn't have let Ashwin retire like this: Kapil Dev disappointed, says spinner deserves 'respect'

BGT 2024-25: 'How that could be true,' Pat Cummins hits out at former coach for questioning selectors

BGT 2024-25: 'It doesn't help...,' Cheteshwar Pujara reveals reason behind Rohit's struggles at number 6

BGT 2024-25: 'He understands team's thinking,' says skipper Rohit Sharma on Ravi Ashwin's retirement

WTC Standings: Gabba draw puts India in 'must-win' territory ahead of Boxing Day Test

He could have said, 'I am....': Sunil Gavaskar critical of R Ashwin's sudden international retirement

Rohit Sharma shares insights on R Ashwin's retirement plans, says 'I convinced him to stay for pink-ball Test'

BGT 2024/25: Gabba Test ends in a draw after rain plays spoilsport on Day 5

BGT 2024/25: Jasprit Bumrah breaks Kapil Dev's all-time record as Australia suffer batting meltdown on Day 5

BGT 2024/25: Jasprit Bumrah breaks Kapil Dev's all-time record as Australia suffer batting meltdown on Day 5

WTC Standings: Gabba draw puts India in 'must-win' territory ahead of Boxing Day Test

He could have said, 'I am....': Sunil Gavaskar critical of R Ashwin's sudden international retirement

Rohit Sharma shares insights on R Ashwin's retirement plans, says 'I convinced him to stay for pink-ball Test'

BGT 2024/25: Gabba Test ends in a draw after rain plays spoilsport on Day 5