<p>Australia could have a huge injury scare in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India after Cameron Green was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against England. According to a statement released by Cricket Australia on Friday (Sep 27), Green has suffered from a back injury which could see him miss the start of the five-match Test series against India starting in Perth on November 22. Green suffered an injury in the third ODI in Durham, where he bowled a spell of sustained short balls, and will undergo further assessment on returning home to understand the full extent of the injury.</p>

<h2><strong>Green likely to miss start of BGT</strong></h2>

<p>"Cameron Green has sustained a back injury and will play no further part in the ODI tour of England," a Cricket Australia statement said. "Scans in London overnight revealed the injury after Green reported soreness following the third ODI against England in Durham. He will return home for further assessment where his return to play management plan will be determined."</p>

<p>Green is one of the most important members of the Australia squad and has played a key role in the side’s dominance in both red-ball and white-ball format. Green comes as a utility option in the side who can both bat and bowl. In his 28 Test matches for the side, he scored 1377 runs and scalped 35 wickets. During that period he has also scored two hundreds and one five-for which proves his worth to the side.</p>

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<p>The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s.</p>

<h2><strong>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule</strong></h2>

<p><strong>1st Test:</strong> 22nd November to 26th November, Perth</p>

<p><strong>2nd Test:</strong> 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide</p>

<p><strong>3rd Test:</strong> 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane</p>

<p><strong>4th Test: </strong>26th December to 30th December, Melbourne</p>

<p><strong>5th Test:</strong> 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney</p>


Australia could have a huge injury scare in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India after Cameron Green was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against England.

Australia could have a huge injury scare in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India after Cameron Green was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against England. According to a statement released by Cricket Australia on Friday (Sep 27), Green has suffered from a back injury which could see him miss the start of the five-match Test series against India starting in Perth on November 22. Green suffered an injury in the third ODI in Durham, where he bowled a spell of sustained short balls, and will undergo further assessment on returning home to understand the full extent of the injury. Green likely to miss start of BGT "Cameron Green has sustained a back injury and will play no further part in the ODI tour of England," a Cricket Australia statement said. "Scans in London overnight revealed the injury after Green reported soreness following the third ODI against England in Durham. He will return home for further assessment where his return to play management plan will be determined." Green is one of the most important members of the Australia squad and has played a key role in the side’s dominance in both red-ball and white-ball format. Green comes as a utility option in the side who can both bat and bowl. In his 28 Test matches for the side, he scored 1377 runs and scalped 35 wickets. During that period he has also scored two hundreds and one five-for which proves his worth to the side. ALSO READ | Was dating an actress, she followed me to Canberra: Yuvraj Singh recalls hilarious episode from Australia tour The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth 2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Cameron Green likely to miss start of India series in massive injury blow to Aussies

<p>India is currently gearing up for the second and final Test versus Bangladesh&nbsp;in Kanpur&nbsp;on Thursday (Sep 26). From thereon, they will host New Zealand for&nbsp;three Tests before travelling to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The forthcoming edition is keenly awaited as Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. have a chance to make it three-Test series win in a row in Australia. For that, they will expect their daunting pacers to deliver, whereas the batters will be required to complement them. Former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels India have the 'best bowling attack' to do the job in Australia.</p>

<p>Manjrekar, while taking to ESPNCricinfo,&nbsp;stated, "India has been to Australia before, but they might have the best bowling attack going this time, because Bumrah is at the peak of his career. Don't know what high or heights in seam bowling that's left for him. Shami comes back. Let's not forget that Mohammed Shami. Then we have Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Bumrah and Akash Deep as your options. Seam bowling, absolutely no issue for India. I think the Australians will find them a handful."</p>

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<p>Manjrekar, however, was quick to point out that the batters, especially the young ones such as Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will have to complement the bowlers for India to win another series Down Under.</p>

<p>Manjrekar added, "India will have to bat well, the seniors will obviously have to carry the burden. I think in many ways this will be a test for Shubman Gill and Yashashvi Jaiswal. If they come through, India might have another series win."</p>

<p>Gill made his Test debut during the 2020/21 tour of Australia, where India's second-stringed line-up came back from a shambolic defeat in the four-match Test series opener to win 2-1. Jaiswal, on the other hand, made his Test debut last year and has already amassed&nbsp;1,094 runs in 10 Tests, including three&nbsp;hundreds and five fifties. Apart from him, it will be interesting to see how Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, etc. perform as the trio are expected to be part of the India squad for the tour Down Under.</p>

<p>India will head to Australia having not lost the BGT since 2017. Moreover, they have won the last two series in Australia.</p>


India is currently gearing up for the second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Kanpur on Thursday (Sep 26). From thereon, they will host New Zealand for three Tests before travelling to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India is currently gearing up for the second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Kanpur on Thursday (Sep 26). From thereon, they will host New Zealand for three Tests before travelling to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The forthcoming edition is keenly awaited as Rohit Sharma & Co. have a chance to make it three-Test series win in a row in Australia. For that, they will expect their daunting pacers to deliver, whereas the batters will be required to complement them. Former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels India have the 'best bowling attack' to do the job in Australia. Manjrekar, while taking to ESPNCricinfo, stated, "India has been to Australia before, but they might have the best bowling attack going this time, because Bumrah is at the peak of his career. Don't know what high or heights in seam bowling that's left for him. Shami comes back. Let's not forget that Mohammed Shami. Then we have Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Bumrah and Akash Deep as your options. Seam bowling, absolutely no issue for India. I think the Australians will find them a handful." Also read: He’s a miracle kid: Wasim Akram LAUDS Rishabh Pant's stunning comeback, sublime ton in Chennai Test Manjrekar, however, was quick to point out that the batters, especially the young ones such as Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will have to complement the bowlers for India to win another series Down Under. Manjrekar added, "India will have to bat well, the seniors will obviously have to carry the burden. I think in many ways this will be a test for Shubman Gill and Yashashvi Jaiswal. If they come through, India might have another series win." Gill made his Test debut during the 2020/21 tour of Australia, where India's second-stringed line-up came back from a shambolic defeat in the four-match Test series opener to win 2-1. Jaiswal, on the other hand, made his Test debut last year and has already amassed 1,094 runs in 10 Tests, including three hundreds and five fifties. Apart from him, it will be interesting to see how Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, etc. perform as the trio are expected to be part of the India squad for the tour Down Under. India will head to Australia having not lost the BGT since 2017. Moreover, they have won the last two series in Australia.

BGT 2024-25: They've the best bowling attack - Manjrekar backs Indian pacers to do the job in Australia

<p>India will soon travel to Australia for a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on Nov 22 in Perth. The series promises to showcase a fierce contest between the bat and ball. The personal cricketing battles, like Pat Cummins versus Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli against Josh Hazlewood, Kohli versus Smith, Rishabh Pant&nbsp;against Nathan Lyon, Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;versus Smith, Mohammed Shami&nbsp;against Travis Head, etc. are keenly awaited. Talking about Lyon&nbsp;versus Pant, the veteran Aussie spinner revealed his game plan against the swashbuckling left-hander, who made a stunning return to red-ball format with his sixth ton during India's first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai last week.</p>

<p>Lyon told Star Sports in the lead-up to the series, "You're playing, bowling against someone like Rishabh Pant, who is electric. He's got all the skill in the world. As a bowler, your room for error is so small. So you've got to be good. It's a challenge as a bowler if I'm going to get hit for six. I'm not afraid about getting hit for six. The challenge is that I can provide the batters and try and keep someone like Rishabh in his crease and potentially try and get him to defend me a lot more and hopefully bring a couple of chances along the way."</p>

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<p>Interestingly, Lyon has the wood over Pant. The wily off-spinner has dismissed the southpaw on seven occasions. On the other hand, the 25-year-old Pant has&nbsp;624 runs at an average of 62.40 with two fifties and a hundred in Australian conditions. Thus, it sets up a beautiful contest between Pant and the 36-year-old offie.</p>

<p>Pant was part of India's two historic Test series triumphs in Australia, in 2018/19 and 2020/21. With him back in Tests, during the ongoing home series versus Bangladesh, the keeper-batter will already have one eye on the Australia series as Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. aim for three successive Test series win Down Under.</p>


India will soon travel to Australia for a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on Nov 22 in Perth. The series promises to showcase a fierce contest between the bat and ball.

India will soon travel to Australia for a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on Nov 22 in Perth. The series promises to showcase a fierce contest between the bat and ball. The personal cricketing battles, like Pat Cummins versus Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli against Josh Hazlewood, Kohli versus Smith, Rishabh Pant against Nathan Lyon, Jasprit Bumrah versus Smith, Mohammed Shami against Travis Head, etc. are keenly awaited. Talking about Lyon versus Pant, the veteran Aussie spinner revealed his game plan against the swashbuckling left-hander, who made a stunning return to red-ball format with his sixth ton during India's first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai last week. Lyon told Star Sports in the lead-up to the series, "You're playing, bowling against someone like Rishabh Pant, who is electric. He's got all the skill in the world. As a bowler, your room for error is so small. So you've got to be good. It's a challenge as a bowler if I'm going to get hit for six. I'm not afraid about getting hit for six. The challenge is that I can provide the batters and try and keep someone like Rishabh in his crease and potentially try and get him to defend me a lot more and hopefully bring a couple of chances along the way." Also read: BGT 2024-25: They've the best bowling attack - Manjrekar backs Indian pacers to do the job in Australia Interestingly, Lyon has the wood over Pant. The wily off-spinner has dismissed the southpaw on seven occasions. On the other hand, the 25-year-old Pant has 624 runs at an average of 62.40 with two fifties and a hundred in Australian conditions. Thus, it sets up a beautiful contest between Pant and the 36-year-old offie. Pant was part of India's two historic Test series triumphs in Australia, in 2018/19 and 2020/21. With him back in Tests, during the ongoing home series versus Bangladesh, the keeper-batter will already have one eye on the Australia series as Rohit Sharma & Co. aim for three successive Test series win Down Under.

I’m not afraid...: Nathan Lyon on game plan against old foe Rishabh Pant ahead of India vs Australia Tests

<p>While ticket sale of the Coldplay concert in India’s Navi Mumbai is the talk of the town, cricket has not distanced itself from making the headlines. On Tuesday (Sep 24), Cricket Australia Executive General Manager, Events &amp; Operations, Joel Morrison, confirmed the unprecedented demand for tickets for the upcoming India tour of Australia, which kickstarts on November 22. According to CA officials, there is a 5.5 times rise in ticket demand&nbsp;compared to the 2019-20 pre-Covid season.</p>

<h2><strong>Record ticket&nbsp;demand </strong></h2>

<p>"The Border Gavaskar series is a highly anticipated event and current ticket sales demonstrate there is enormous interest in the upcoming contest between Australia and India,” Morrison, Executive General Manager, Events &amp; Operations CA, was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>"Tickets are selling fast for all five Tests as excitement continues to build for the summer ahead, so we’re encouraging fans to buy tickets now to ensure they don’t miss out on any of the action."</p>

<p>"We also continue to see strong sales from Indian fans as well as Australian fans, presenting a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the enduring connection between our two countries both on and off the field, with a large contingent of travelling fans expected to attend Tests across the summer."</p>

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<p>The Indian team will play a five-match Test series Down Under with Perth being the first destination. The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s.</p>

<h2><strong>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule</strong></h2>

<p><strong>1st Test:</strong> 22nd Nov to 26th Nov, Perth</p>

<p><strong>2nd Test:</strong> 6th Dec to 10th Dec, Adelaide</p>

<p><strong>3rd Test:</strong> 14th Dec to 18th Dec, Brisbane</p>

<p><strong>4th Test: </strong>26th Dec to 30th Dec, Melbourne</p>

<p><strong>5th Test:</strong> 3rd Jan to 7th Jan, Sydney&nbsp;</p>


While ticket sale of the Coldplay concert in India’s Navi Mumbai is the talk of the town, cricket has not distanced itself from making the headlines. On Tuesday (Sep 24), Cricket Australia Executive General Manager, Events & Operations, Joel Morrison, confirmed the unprecedented demand for tickets for the upcoming India tour of Australia, which kickstarts on November 22.

While ticket sale of the Coldplay concert in India’s Navi Mumbai is the talk of the town, cricket has not distanced itself from making the headlines. On Tuesday (Sep 24), Cricket Australia Executive General Manager, Events & Operations, Joel Morrison, confirmed the unprecedented demand for tickets for the upcoming India tour of Australia, which kickstarts on November 22. According to CA officials, there is a 5.5 times rise in ticket demand compared to the 2019-20 pre-Covid season. Record ticket demand "The Border Gavaskar series is a highly anticipated event and current ticket sales demonstrate there is enormous interest in the upcoming contest between Australia and India,” Morrison, Executive General Manager, Events & Operations CA, was quoted as saying. "Tickets are selling fast for all five Tests as excitement continues to build for the summer ahead, so we’re encouraging fans to buy tickets now to ensure they don’t miss out on any of the action." "We also continue to see strong sales from Indian fans as well as Australian fans, presenting a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the enduring connection between our two countries both on and off the field, with a large contingent of travelling fans expected to attend Tests across the summer." ALSO READ | 'Just accept it,' Ravi Ashwin on India pacer Jasprit Bumrah calling himself fitter than Virat Kohli The Indian team will play a five-match Test series Down Under with Perth being the first destination. The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd Nov to 26th Nov, Perth 2nd Test: 6th Dec to 10th Dec, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th Dec to 18th Dec, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th Dec to 30th Dec, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd Jan to 7th Jan, Sydney

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Boxing Day Test likely to set new record as unprecedented ticket sales expected

<p>India are set to tour Australia later this year, for a five-match Test series; i.e. the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. During the 2018/19 tour, Virat Kohli-led India created history, becoming the first-ever Asian team to win a Test series on Australian soil. During the second Test, of the four-match series, in Perth, there was a heated argument between Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja. While it was a disagreement over the two teammates on the field, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra recently revealed that the Australian broadcasters purposely made a big deal out of the argument to create a controversy versus India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking in a podcast on 2 Sloggers YouTube channel, Chopra said, "This is one thing I learnt when I travelled to Australia in 2018 for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for a commentary stint with Channel 7. Generally, we were taught to stay neutral in commentary. India won the first Test there and lost the second, and then I understood that when India plays in Australia, they don't play against the Australian team only but against a whole country, which includes their whole press."</p>

<h2><strong>'When Ponting tore into the Indian team, I was stunned...'</strong></h2>

<p>He further mentioned, "They used to release videos - they did it in front of me when Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja had a heated exchange with each other while standing in the 30-yard circle. The broadcasters amped up the stump mic as they were abusing each other. They cut the clip and shared it with the press in front of me. After that, when we were talking off the field, I was like, what are we actually trying to achieve because it's nothing? Then Ricky (Ponting) was there with us, and he said that 'making a mountain out of a molehill'. The moment he went into the air, he tore into the Indian team, and I was stunned that he had just said something else a few minutes back."</p>

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<p>Chopra added, "Channel 7 was very kind at that time; they called me in the commentary box. I didn't have the stint at that time, but they called me to present India's case. I said there is no team where players have no disagreements; it's a game played by adults." He concluded, "The next day when we lost the Perth Test, I was driving somewhere and picked a newspaper, and the front page news was about Ishant and Jadeja with the headline, "There is in-fighting in the Indian cricket team," it was front-page news. Then, I understood that leave the neutral commentary when you are playing against Australia in Australia and then understand that the flag of India is more important."</p>

<p>Talking about India's 2018/19 series versus hosts Australia, Kohli &amp; Co. won 2-1 and replicated the same during their 2020/21 tour Down Under. In the 2020/21 series, regular captain Kohli returned home due to paternity leave following the series opener loss. However, a young and depleted India stunned the Aussies by winning the series 2-1, under Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy.</p>

<p>The upcoming India-Australia Test series gets underway on Nov 22 in Perth. It will be a five-match series including a day-night Test in Adelaide.</p>


India are set to tour Australia later this year, for a five-match Test series; i.e. the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. During the 2018/19 tour, Virat Kohli-led India created history, becoming the first-ever Asian team to win a Test series on Australian soil.

India are set to tour Australia later this year, for a five-match Test series; i.e. the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. During the 2018/19 tour, Virat Kohli-led India created history, becoming the first-ever Asian team to win a Test series on Australian soil. During the second Test, of the four-match series, in Perth, there was a heated argument between Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja. While it was a disagreement over the two teammates on the field, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra recently revealed that the Australian broadcasters purposely made a big deal out of the argument to create a controversy versus India. Talking in a podcast on 2 Sloggers YouTube channel, Chopra said, "This is one thing I learnt when I travelled to Australia in 2018 for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for a commentary stint with Channel 7. Generally, we were taught to stay neutral in commentary. India won the first Test there and lost the second, and then I understood that when India plays in Australia, they don't play against the Australian team only but against a whole country, which includes their whole press." 'When Ponting tore into the Indian team, I was stunned...' He further mentioned, "They used to release videos - they did it in front of me when Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja had a heated exchange with each other while standing in the 30-yard circle. The broadcasters amped up the stump mic as they were abusing each other. They cut the clip and shared it with the press in front of me. After that, when we were talking off the field, I was like, what are we actually trying to achieve because it's nothing? Then Ricky (Ponting) was there with us, and he said that 'making a mountain out of a molehill'. The moment he went into the air, he tore into the Indian team, and I was stunned that he had just said something else a few minutes back." Also read: How do you bowl slower one?: Pakistan-born pacer recalls Bumrah's query, Rohit's words of praise Chopra added, "Channel 7 was very kind at that time; they called me in the commentary box. I didn't have the stint at that time, but they called me to present India's case. I said there is no team where players have no disagreements; it's a game played by adults." He concluded, "The next day when we lost the Perth Test, I was driving somewhere and picked a newspaper, and the front page news was about Ishant and Jadeja with the headline, "There is in-fighting in the Indian cricket team," it was front-page news. Then, I understood that leave the neutral commentary when you are playing against Australia in Australia and then understand that the flag of India is more important." Talking about India's 2018/19 series versus hosts Australia, Kohli & Co. won 2-1 and replicated the same during their 2020/21 tour Down Under. In the 2020/21 series, regular captain Kohli returned home due to paternity leave following the series opener loss. However, a young and depleted India stunned the Aussies by winning the series 2-1, under Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy. The upcoming India-Australia Test series gets underway on Nov 22 in Perth. It will be a five-match series including a day-night Test in Adelaide.

Ishant vs Jadeja: SHOCKING! Aakash Chopra reveals how Australian broadcasters created controversy vs India

<p>India's ace pacer Mohammed Shami says he doesn't want to rush his comeback and risk getting injured again. Shami has been out ever since his magical performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, in which India lost to Australia in the final.</p>

<p>"I am working hard to make a comeback soon because I know I have been out of action for quite some time," Shami said at the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) annual awards ceremony as reported by the news agency PTI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"However, I want to ensure there is no discomfort when I return. I've to work on my fitness, so that there is no discomfort," he added.</p>

<p>India have a bumper Test season coming up which will see them play 10 Tests till January 2025 and Shami is an important part of those plans. The pacer, however, hasn't been included in the first Test against Bangladesh which starts September 19.</p>

<p>After two Tests against the Asian opponents, India host New Zealand for a three-Test series before travelling to Australia for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series.</p>

<p>"The stronger I return, the better it is for me. I don't want to rush and risk getting injured again, be it against Bangladesh, New Zealand or the Australia series. I've already started bowling, but I won't take any chances until I am 100% fit," Shami said.</p>

<p>The pacer, who is much anticipated to make his comeback in the New Zealand home series, is also okay to test his fitness in domestic set-up if required.</p>

<p>"If I need to play domestic cricket to test my fitness, I will. What matters most is that I am fully ready for whatever comes next, regardless of the opposition or format," the pacer added.</p>

<p>India's most important tour, however, is going to be the Australia Test series where they'll be aiming to win the third consecutive Test series.</p>


India's ace pacer Mohammed Shami says he doesn't want to rush his comeback and risk getting injured again. Shami has been out ever since his magical performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, in which India lost to Australia in the final.

India's ace pacer Mohammed Shami says he doesn't want to rush his comeback and risk getting injured again. Shami has been out ever since his magical performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, in which India lost to Australia in the final. "I am working hard to make a comeback soon because I know I have been out of action for quite some time," Shami said at the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) annual awards ceremony as reported by the news agency PTI. Also Read: ‘We are favourite to win Border-Gavaskar series’ – Shami confident of India completing hat-trick Down Under "However, I want to ensure there is no discomfort when I return. I've to work on my fitness, so that there is no discomfort," he added. India have a bumper Test season coming up which will see them play 10 Tests till January 2025 and Shami is an important part of those plans. The pacer, however, hasn't been included in the first Test against Bangladesh which starts September 19. After two Tests against the Asian opponents, India host New Zealand for a three-Test series before travelling to Australia for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series. "The stronger I return, the better it is for me. I don't want to rush and risk getting injured again, be it against Bangladesh, New Zealand or the Australia series. I've already started bowling, but I won't take any chances until I am 100% fit," Shami said. The pacer, who is much anticipated to make his comeback in the New Zealand home series, is also okay to test his fitness in domestic set-up if required. "If I need to play domestic cricket to test my fitness, I will. What matters most is that I am fully ready for whatever comes next, regardless of the opposition or format," the pacer added. India's most important tour, however, is going to be the Australia Test series where they'll be aiming to win the third consecutive Test series.

'Won't take any chances...,' India pacer Mohammed Shami offers update on potential comeback

<p>Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Virat Kohli for revolutionising Test cricket in India during his captaincy stint. Ponting believes Kohli's start of Test captaincy played a huge role in the turnaround of Indian cricket in Tests. Notably, Kohli led India in whites from 2015-2022. He ended with 40 wins in 68 Tests; becoming the most successful Indian captain in whites. His tenure included a Test series win in Australia, first-ever by an Asian side, and some more memorable wins in England and South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ponting, while talking to Sky Sports, stated that under Kohli India became a dominant and fearless force while playing overseas Tests and their fast-bowling flourished as well.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'THE INFLUENCE OF SOMEONE LIKE KOHLI...'</strong></h2>

<p>Punter, a veteran of 168 Tests, 375 ODIs and 17 T20Is, said, "Their fast-bowling depth is great. The leadership in the last 6-7 years has been strong. Going back to Kohli's start of captaincy, played a big role in turning the cricket around and Dravid has continued the same in the recent four years. The influence of someone like that [Kohli] around a team would be great and they've got star players."</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India will commence their hectic Test season with two Tests versus Bangladesh, starting Sep 19, which will be followed by three Tests versus New Zealand at home before travelling to Australia for a five-match series. During India's last Test tour of Australia, Kohli was their captain but he left after the first Test loss, in Adelaide, due to paternity leave.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the absence of Kohli, India, under Ajinkya Rahane, stunned one and all by staging a remarkable comeback and winning the four-match Test series 2-1. The last Test was held at The Gabba, Brisbane- Australia's fortress for 32 years - but Rahane &amp; Co. beat Australia by three wickets in pursuit of 324.</p>

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<p>Recalling India's famous Gabba win, Ponting pointed out the change in mindset and the fearless approach of the Indian team.</p>

<p>"They won a game at the Gabba, which just doesn't happen. I think their batters adapt to overseas batting conditions very well. I don't think they're as daunted by the Gabba or the Optus Oval, as they maybe once were. Maybe it is a selection thing, or they just don't fear the big stage anymore," he said.</p>

<p>In addition, Ponting stated that IPL played a huge role in making the Indian players fearless and ready for the big stage.</p>

<p>"For the last 10 years being around the IPL, I've noticed that a lot of the young guys [don't fear the big stage anymore] as the IPL is high-pressure, it is like a World Cup for them. Their batsmen are all very aggressive stroke-making players. They are not scared of failing," he added.</p>


Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Virat Kohli for revolutionising Test cricket in India during his captaincy stint. Ponting believes Kohli's start of Test captaincy played a huge role in the turnaround of Indian cricket in Tests.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Virat Kohli for revolutionising Test cricket in India during his captaincy stint. Ponting believes Kohli's start of Test captaincy played a huge role in the turnaround of Indian cricket in Tests. Notably, Kohli led India in whites from 2015-2022. He ended with 40 wins in 68 Tests; becoming the most successful Indian captain in whites. His tenure included a Test series win in Australia, first-ever by an Asian side, and some more memorable wins in England and South Africa. Ponting, while talking to Sky Sports, stated that under Kohli India became a dominant and fearless force while playing overseas Tests and their fast-bowling flourished as well. 'THE INFLUENCE OF SOMEONE LIKE KOHLI...' Punter, a veteran of 168 Tests, 375 ODIs and 17 T20Is, said, "Their fast-bowling depth is great. The leadership in the last 6-7 years has been strong. Going back to Kohli's start of captaincy, played a big role in turning the cricket around and Dravid has continued the same in the recent four years. The influence of someone like that [Kohli] around a team would be great and they've got star players." Rohit Sharma-led India will commence their hectic Test season with two Tests versus Bangladesh, starting Sep 19, which will be followed by three Tests versus New Zealand at home before travelling to Australia for a five-match series. During India's last Test tour of Australia, Kohli was their captain but he left after the first Test loss, in Adelaide, due to paternity leave. Despite the absence of Kohli, India, under Ajinkya Rahane, stunned one and all by staging a remarkable comeback and winning the four-match Test series 2-1. The last Test was held at The Gabba, Brisbane- Australia's fortress for 32 years - but Rahane & Co. beat Australia by three wickets in pursuit of 324. Also read: 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4! Travis Head smashes Sam Curran for 30 runs in an over during Eng vs Aus 1st T20I - Watch Recalling India's famous Gabba win, Ponting pointed out the change in mindset and the fearless approach of the Indian team. "They won a game at the Gabba, which just doesn't happen. I think their batters adapt to overseas batting conditions very well. I don't think they're as daunted by the Gabba or the Optus Oval, as they maybe once were. Maybe it is a selection thing, or they just don't fear the big stage anymore," he said. In addition, Ponting stated that IPL played a huge role in making the Indian players fearless and ready for the big stage. "For the last 10 years being around the IPL, I've noticed that a lot of the young guys [don't fear the big stage anymore] as the IPL is high-pressure, it is like a World Cup for them. Their batsmen are all very aggressive stroke-making players. They are not scared of failing," he added.

Virat Kohli's Test captaincy played a big role in Indian cricket's turnaround: Ricky Ponting LAUDS star player

<p>Australia coach Andrew McDonald thinks the top six batsmen who finished the last test season are likely to start the much-anticipated five-match series against India later this year, but not necessarily in the same order. Steve Smith moved up from number four to open the batting after the retirement of David Warner midway through last season and McDonald said it was by no means certain he would stay there.</p>

<p>"While we've got an eye to it, we haven't made any firm decisions around that one," McDonald told SEN radio from England on Wednesday. "We've already had some chats in Sydney initially around what we're thinking for the summer, and that goes right down to depth bowling and all those hypotheticals and 'what-ifs' that we always go through.</p>

<p>"Clearly, if we make a shift with Steve Smith, then someone else will have to go to the top. We've seen Cameron Green be really successful at number four as well. So that adds layers to the decision-making. "But nothing is firm and fixed at the moment."</p>

<p>While Smith hardly set the world on fire in his outings as an opener, Green scored 174 not out against New Zealand at number four in the last series of last season.</p>

<p>Regardless of what the selectors decide about whether Smith opens, his place in the side alongside Green, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh looks assured.</p>

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<p>"We've spoken about that, and we're still a big believer in the best six batters," he added. "We feel as though that the team that finished in New Zealand, should they get a clean run at it and be well prepared, then they would be the best-placed players to fill that, there's no doubt about that."</p>

<p>McDonald said Australia would prioritise the series against India in the home summer and might rest Test players from the white-ball series against Pakistan that precedes it to allow them to play red-ball cricket in the Sheffield Shield.</p>

<p>The India series opens in Perth on Nov. 22, with the followingTests in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.</p>

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Australia coach Andrew McDonald thinks the top six batsmen who finished the last test season are likely to start the much-anticipated five-match series against India later this year, but not necessarily in the same order.

Australia coach Andrew McDonald thinks the top six batsmen who finished the last test season are likely to start the much-anticipated five-match series against India later this year, but not necessarily in the same order. Steve Smith moved up from number four to open the batting after the retirement of David Warner midway through last season and McDonald said it was by no means certain he would stay there. "While we've got an eye to it, we haven't made any firm decisions around that one," McDonald told SEN radio from England on Wednesday. "We've already had some chats in Sydney initially around what we're thinking for the summer, and that goes right down to depth bowling and all those hypotheticals and 'what-ifs' that we always go through. "Clearly, if we make a shift with Steve Smith, then someone else will have to go to the top. We've seen Cameron Green be really successful at number four as well. So that adds layers to the decision-making. "But nothing is firm and fixed at the moment." While Smith hardly set the world on fire in his outings as an opener, Green scored 174 not out against New Zealand at number four in the last series of last season. Regardless of what the selectors decide about whether Smith opens, his place in the side alongside Green, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh looks assured. Also read: ICC Test Rankings: Rohit Sharma in top 5, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal move up before Bangladesh series "We've spoken about that, and we're still a big believer in the best six batters," he added. "We feel as though that the team that finished in New Zealand, should they get a clean run at it and be well prepared, then they would be the best-placed players to fill that, there's no doubt about that." McDonald said Australia would prioritise the series against India in the home summer and might rest Test players from the white-ball series against Pakistan that precedes it to allow them to play red-ball cricket in the Sheffield Shield. The India series opens in Perth on Nov. 22, with the followingTests in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia coach says top six likely to remain the same for India series

<p>India and Australia's forthcoming Test series is keenly awaited. While the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is still few months away, all eyes are on the next edition. Australia have not won the BGT&nbsp;since the 2014-15 series, held on Australian soil. Since then, they have lost two home and two away series to India. Ahead of the upcoming India-Australia Tests, which will be a five-match series this time around, former BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma has made a bold claim, saying 'India will make the hosts run in their own backyard'.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Australia used to take us lightly but now&nbsp;they have to play out of their skins to beat India'</strong></h2>

<p>Talking on Rev Sportz, Sharma said, "There was a time when we used to think about what would happen when we went to Australia. How will we perform? And for the last two tours, we went to Australia and beat them. Previously, Australia used to take us lightly but now they know they have to play out of their skins to beat India. We have built that reputation."</p>

<p>"We are currently the No. 1-ranked team in the world. We will not only give them a tough fight but we will make them run in their own backyard (<i>hum unko bhagaynge unke hi ghar mein</i>). I have a lot of confidence in the players," he further opined.</p>

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<h2><strong>'Our bowlers are our trump card'</strong></h2>

<p>Sharma, a veteran of 23 Tests and 65 ODIs, further added, "I have said multiple times that bowlers will win you Test matches. Right now, Team India has the best bowling attack in the world. We have always had good batters. At times, in foreign conditions, you get pitches when teams get bowled out for 250-260. Do you have the bowling attack to get them out? We have seen it in recent times that we have bowlers to bowl the opposition out for even 150. Our bowlers are our trump card."</p>

<p>India have not lost the BGT since the 2016/17 edition at home. Moreover, they became the first Asian side to beat Australia in a Test series on Australian soil in 2018/19 and replicated the feat in the 2020/21 tour before winning the last series in India in early 2023. Thus, it will be interesting to see if they can once again beat the Aussies, the current World Test champions, on their home soil.</p>

<p>The five-match Test series commences on Nov 22 in Perth.&nbsp;</p>


India and Australia's forthcoming Test series is keenly awaited. While the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is still few months away, all eyes are on the next edition.

India and Australia's forthcoming Test series is keenly awaited. While the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is still few months away, all eyes are on the next edition. Australia have not won the BGT since the 2014-15 series, held on Australian soil. Since then, they have lost two home and two away series to India. Ahead of the upcoming India-Australia Tests, which will be a five-match series this time around, former BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma has made a bold claim, saying 'India will make the hosts run in their own backyard'. 'Australia used to take us lightly but now they have to play out of their skins to beat India' Talking on Rev Sportz, Sharma said, "There was a time when we used to think about what would happen when we went to Australia. How will we perform? And for the last two tours, we went to Australia and beat them. Previously, Australia used to take us lightly but now they know they have to play out of their skins to beat India. We have built that reputation." "We are currently the No. 1-ranked team in the world. We will not only give them a tough fight but we will make them run in their own backyard (hum unko bhagaynge unke hi ghar mein). I have a lot of confidence in the players," he further opined. Also read: ICC Test Rankings: Pakistan fall to ninth spot, achieve 59-year low after series loss to Bangladesh 'Our bowlers are our trump card' Sharma, a veteran of 23 Tests and 65 ODIs, further added, "I have said multiple times that bowlers will win you Test matches. Right now, Team India has the best bowling attack in the world. We have always had good batters. At times, in foreign conditions, you get pitches when teams get bowled out for 250-260. Do you have the bowling attack to get them out? We have seen it in recent times that we have bowlers to bowl the opposition out for even 150. Our bowlers are our trump card." India have not lost the BGT since the 2016/17 edition at home. Moreover, they became the first Asian side to beat Australia in a Test series on Australian soil in 2018/19 and replicated the feat in the 2020/21 tour before winning the last series in India in early 2023. Thus, it will be interesting to see if they can once again beat the Aussies, the current World Test champions, on their home soil. The five-match Test series commences on Nov 22 in Perth.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India will make Australia run in their own backyard, claims former BCCI chief selector

<p>Australia last won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in 2014-15, when they hosted India in a four-match Test series. Ahead of the 2024/25 BG Trophy at home, Test captain Pat Cummins feels 'it will be 50-50' between arch-rivals India and Australia. The pacer is, however, desperate for Australia to 'make amends' this time around after the past mistakes in the last few BG series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cummins told Star Sports, "The most recent Test match was, of course, the World Test Championship in neutral conditions, and we came out on top in that match. It's always fiercely competitive, and it always feels like it's 50-50. I'm 10 out of 10 excited for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy."</p>

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<p>The onus is on Australia as they have lost their last two Test home series versus India, and also lost an equal number of series on Indian soil since their last won the trophy in 2014-15.</p>

<p>In this regard, Cummins said, "The last two series here in Australia, we haven't been successful, so it's been a long time. Hopefully, it's time to make amends. You know, we've played them plenty of times where they've beaten us, but we've also had plenty of wins against them as well, which we'll draw confidence from."</p>

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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/wtc-202325-final-to-be-held-at-lords-from-june-11-15-confirms-icc-755507">WTC 2023/25 final to be held at Lord's from June 11-15, confirms ICC</a></strong></p>
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<section>The upcoming BG Trophy is keenly awaited as both India and Australia are also favourites to lock horns in the 2025 WTC final. India are at the top spot in the WTC 2023-25 standings, with a win percentage of 68.52 whereas defending champions Australia are a close second, with a win percentage of 62.50.</section>

<p>The 2024/25 BG Trophy commences on November 22 in Perth. This time around, it will be a five-match series between the two heavyweights, including a day-night affair in Adelaide.</p>
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Australia last won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in 2014-15, when they hosted India in a four-match Test series. Ahead of the 2024/25 BG Trophy at home, Test captain Pat Cummins feels 'it will be 50-50' between arch-rivals India and Australia.

Australia last won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in 2014-15, when they hosted India in a four-match Test series. Ahead of the 2024/25 BG Trophy at home, Test captain Pat Cummins feels 'it will be 50-50' between arch-rivals India and Australia. The pacer is, however, desperate for Australia to 'make amends' this time around after the past mistakes in the last few BG series. Cummins told Star Sports, "The most recent Test match was, of course, the World Test Championship in neutral conditions, and we came out on top in that match. It's always fiercely competitive, and it always feels like it's 50-50. I'm 10 out of 10 excited for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy." 'We've played them plenty of times where they've beaten us, but we've also...' The onus is on Australia as they have lost their last two Test home series versus India, and also lost an equal number of series on Indian soil since their last won the trophy in 2014-15. In this regard, Cummins said, "The last two series here in Australia, we haven't been successful, so it's been a long time. Hopefully, it's time to make amends. You know, we've played them plenty of times where they've beaten us, but we've also had plenty of wins against them as well, which we'll draw confidence from." Also read: WTC 2023/25 final to be held at Lord's from June 11-15, confirms ICC The upcoming BG Trophy is keenly awaited as both India and Australia are also favourites to lock horns in the 2025 WTC final. India are at the top spot in the WTC 2023-25 standings, with a win percentage of 68.52 whereas defending champions Australia are a close second, with a win percentage of 62.50. The 2024/25 BG Trophy commences on November 22 in Perth. This time around, it will be a five-match series between the two heavyweights, including a day-night affair in Adelaide.

It will be 50-50 in Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia captain Pat Cummins, hopeful to 'make amends'

<p>India pacer Mohammed Shami was recently asked how does he keep himself motivated when not picked in the playing XI. The question was in reference to Shami not playing first few games in the ODI World Cup last year but ending&nbsp;as the highest wicket-taker once slotted in for injured Hardik Pandya.</p>

<p>“I'm habitual to it, I think,” Shami said at the recently concluded CEAT awards and the clip of his conversation with the host has been shared by Star Sports on social media platform X.</p>

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<p>“In 2015, 2019, and 2023, I had the same start. When I was given a chance, the performances, thanks to god, they never thought of dropping me again. You can call it hard work, but I'm always ready for a chance. Only when you're ready can you prove yourself. Otherwise, I can only run to the field to give water! It's better to seize the opportunity when you get it,” he added.</p>

<p>Shami took 24 wickets in just seven games he played in the home World Cup but India ended up losing the final to Australia. Shami produced the best figures by an Indian bowler in ODIs as he took 7/57 against New Zealand in the semi-final.</p>

<p>The pacer hasn't played any cricket since then and is recovering from an ankle injury. He's expected to make a return during the home Test series against New Zealand, which takes place after two Tests against Bangladesh at home.</p>

<p>After hosting the Kiwis, India travel&nbsp;to Australia for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series and Shami's fitness will play an important role in deciding whether India will win their third consecutive Test series down under or not.</p>


India pacer Mohammed Shami was recently asked how does he keep himself motivated when not picked in the playing XI. The question was in reference to Shami not playing first few games in the ODI World Cup last year but ending as the highest wicket-taker once slotted in for injured Hardik Pandya.

India pacer Mohammed Shami was recently asked how does he keep himself motivated when not picked in the playing XI. The question was in reference to Shami not playing first few games in the ODI World Cup last year but ending as the highest wicket-taker once slotted in for injured Hardik Pandya. “I'm habitual to it, I think,” Shami said at the recently concluded CEAT awards and the clip of his conversation with the host has been shared by Star Sports on social media platform X. Also Read: Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after Bangladesh whitewash Pakistan “In 2015, 2019, and 2023, I had the same start. When I was given a chance, the performances, thanks to god, they never thought of dropping me again. You can call it hard work, but I'm always ready for a chance. Only when you're ready can you prove yourself. Otherwise, I can only run to the field to give water! It's better to seize the opportunity when you get it,” he added. Shami took 24 wickets in just seven games he played in the home World Cup but India ended up losing the final to Australia. Shami produced the best figures by an Indian bowler in ODIs as he took 7/57 against New Zealand in the semi-final. The pacer hasn't played any cricket since then and is recovering from an ankle injury. He's expected to make a return during the home Test series against New Zealand, which takes place after two Tests against Bangladesh at home. After hosting the Kiwis, India travel to Australia for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series and Shami's fitness will play an important role in deciding whether India will win their third consecutive Test series down under or not.

'Thought of dropping me...,' India pacer Mohammed Shami on not playing first few games in ODI World Cup 2023

<p>Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has backed the pairing of Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan to succeed middle-order batters Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India will face the Aussies Down Under with the five-match series starting on November 22 in Perth. According to Karthik, India can bank on the services of Sarfaraz and Gill while the duo of Rahane and Pujara are expected to be dropped.</p>

<h2><strong>Karthik backs Gill-Sarfaraz</strong></h2>

<p>“Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan. Both of those batters have done really well against England in the home series that recently happened at the start of the year. I have a feeling both of them will definitely be on that flight to Australia and will be trying to do their best. We will know if they’re able to replace both Ajinkya and Pujji (Pujara). Big shoes to fill, but they have the quality and calibre in them,” Karthik said on HeyCB with DK show on Cricbuzz.</p>

<p>Gill has been one of the consistent performers in the Indian side while Sarfaraz broke into the Indian team recently during the home series against England. Gill was also promoted to the vice-captain’s role recently while Sarfaraz has been in good nick of form in domestic cricket before exploding onto the international scene.</p>

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<p>While Gill is guaranteed to be a feature in the Playing XI same can’t be said for Sarfaraz with stern competition for places in the middle order. Both Pujara and Rahane are playing in the English county but are still expected to be left out of the final squad which will travel Down Under in November.</p>

<h2><strong>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule</strong></h2>

<p><strong>1st Test:</strong> 22nd Nov to 26th Nov, Perth</p>

<p><strong>2nd Test:</strong> 6th Dec to 10th Dec, Adelaide</p>

<p><strong>3rd Test:</strong> 14th Dec to 18th Dec, Brisbane</p>

<p><strong>4th Test: </strong>26th Dec to 30th Dec, Melbourne</p>

<p><strong>5th Test:</strong> 3rd Jan to 7th Jan, Sydney</p>


Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has backed the pairing of Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan to succeed middle-order batters Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has backed the pairing of Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan to succeed middle-order batters Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India will face the Aussies Down Under with the five-match series starting on November 22 in Perth. According to Karthik, India can bank on the services of Sarfaraz and Gill while the duo of Rahane and Pujara are expected to be dropped. Karthik backs Gill-Sarfaraz “Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan. Both of those batters have done really well against England in the home series that recently happened at the start of the year. I have a feeling both of them will definitely be on that flight to Australia and will be trying to do their best. We will know if they’re able to replace both Ajinkya and Pujji (Pujara). Big shoes to fill, but they have the quality and calibre in them,” Karthik said on HeyCB with DK show on Cricbuzz. Gill has been one of the consistent performers in the Indian side while Sarfaraz broke into the Indian team recently during the home series against England. Gill was also promoted to the vice-captain’s role recently while Sarfaraz has been in good nick of form in domestic cricket before exploding onto the international scene. ALSO READ | 'I am not Harry Potter': Erik ten Hag underlines errors, Ugarte injury as key reasons for Man Utd defeat While Gill is guaranteed to be a feature in the Playing XI same can’t be said for Sarfaraz with stern competition for places in the middle order. Both Pujara and Rahane are playing in the English county but are still expected to be left out of the final squad which will travel Down Under in November. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd Nov to 26th Nov, Perth 2nd Test: 6th Dec to 10th Dec, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th Dec to 18th Dec, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th Dec to 30th Dec, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd Jan to 7th Jan, Sydney

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Dinesh Karthik backs Gill-Sarfaraz pairing to succeed Rahane-Pujara during Aussie tour

<p>Legendary India cricketer and former coach Rahul Dravid enjoyed a proud moment on Saturday (Aug 31) after his son Samit was selected for the U19 tour of Australia. Samit, who was seen playing for Mysore Warriors in the KSCA Maharaja T20 trophy will look to step up and take first steps in replicating the success of his father. He will travel to Australia for the U19 team’s tour and will look to rise from the youth ranks. He also posted a video as he was thankful to all those who helped during his journey.</p>

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<p>"First of all, I am very happy to be selected and thank you for all your wishes. I think I am feeling great, I worked very hard for this moment,” said Samit in a video shared by Star Sports Kannada on X.</p>

<p>Samit, born on 11 October 2005 has recently caught the eye of the cricketing fraternity having made his debut in the Maharaja Trophy, a domestic franchise tournament in India. He has been working closely with his father Rahul and scored 82 runs from seven innings with a best of 33. Despite a low-profile show he has been included in India’s U19 squad.</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Dravid will spend no time away from cheering the Indian team having led the senior side to the T20 World Cup success in June. He was the coach of the Indian team and nearly completed the treble of the World Test Championship (WTC), ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup. However, India lost the final of the WTC and the ODI World Cup.</p>

<p>Dravid, however, will spend time with his son and try to get him into the Indian senior team. Samit, 18, however, will not be eligible to play in the 2026 U19 World Cup as he turns above 19. However, his current focus will be to do well in domestic competitions before moving up the pyramid.</p>


Legendary India cricketer and former coach Rahul Dravid enjoyed a proud moment on Saturday (Aug 31) after his son Samit was selected for the U19 tour of Australia.

Legendary India cricketer and former coach Rahul Dravid enjoyed a proud moment on Saturday (Aug 31) after his son Samit was selected for the U19 tour of Australia. Samit, who was seen playing for Mysore Warriors in the KSCA Maharaja T20 trophy will look to step up and take first steps in replicating the success of his father. He will travel to Australia for the U19 team’s tour and will look to rise from the youth ranks. He also posted a video as he was thankful to all those who helped during his journey. ಭಾರತ U19 ತಂಡಕ್ಕೆ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾದ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳನ್ನು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡ ನಮ್ಮ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ ಸಮಿತ್ ದ್ರಾವಿಡ್‌! ♥️💛 ಆಲ್ ದಿ ಬೆಸ್ಟ್‌. 🥳💐#SamitDravid #TeamIndiaU19 #StarSportsKannada pic.twitter.com/XnKB5sFZam — Star Sports Kannada (@StarSportsKan) August 31, 2024 × Samit makes it to India's U19 side "First of all, I am very happy to be selected and thank you for all your wishes. I think I am feeling great, I worked very hard for this moment,” said Samit in a video shared by Star Sports Kannada on X. Samit, born on 11 October 2005 has recently caught the eye of the cricketing fraternity having made his debut in the Maharaja Trophy, a domestic franchise tournament in India. He has been working closely with his father Rahul and scored 82 runs from seven innings with a best of 33. Despite a low-profile show he has been included in India’s U19 squad. ALSO READ | US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner avoids trapdoor as Iga Swiatek moves into last 16 On the other hand, Dravid will spend no time away from cheering the Indian team having led the senior side to the T20 World Cup success in June. He was the coach of the Indian team and nearly completed the treble of the World Test Championship (WTC), ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup. However, India lost the final of the WTC and the ODI World Cup. Dravid, however, will spend time with his son and try to get him into the Indian senior team. Samit, 18, however, will not be eligible to play in the 2026 U19 World Cup as he turns above 19. However, his current focus will be to do well in domestic competitions before moving up the pyramid.

WATCH: Rahul Dravid's son Samit reacts after getting selected for India's U19 squad for Australia tour

<p>India pacer Mohammed Shami has revealed that skipper Rohit Sharma's reactions start to come out on the field if a player doesn't meet his expectations. Shami made the comments at the recent CEAT awards.</p>

<p>Rohit is famous among fans for his antics on the field during a match which also includes an occasional bad word.</p>

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<p>"The best thing about Rohit is that he gives you freedom. However, if you don't meet his expectations, his reactions start to show a bit. He'll tell you that you should have done this or needed to do that. But if you still don't live up to it, then the reactions we see on the screen, the ones we understand without him saying anything, start to come out," said Shami.</p>

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<p>Rohit, meanwhile, said: "I keep asking them to be themselves on the field. For that, first, I have to be myself... and that's how I am!"</p>

<p>India are currently enjoying a brief free period with no international cricket planned until next month. India recently came back from the limited-over tour of Sri Lanka where they won the T20I series 3-0 but lost the three-match ODI series 2-0.</p>

<p>India's next assignment is a two-Test series against Bangladesh at home before facing New Zealand in a three-Test series - also at home. India will then travel to Australia for a five-match Test series.</p>

<p>Shami, who is currently recovering from an ankle injury, is expected to make a comeback during the New Zealand home series. The pacer had gotten injured during the ODI World Cup 2023 at home.</p>

<p>India will be hoping for Shami to get back to full fitness at least ahead of the Australia series if not New Zealand as they aim for a third straight series victory Down Under.</p>


India pacer Mohammed Shami has revealed that skipper Rohit Sharma's reactions start to come out on the field if a player doesn't meet his expectations. Shami made the comments at the recent CEAT awards.

India pacer Mohammed Shami has revealed that skipper Rohit Sharma's reactions start to come out on the field if a player doesn't meet his expectations. Shami made the comments at the recent CEAT awards. Rohit is famous among fans for his antics on the field during a match which also includes an occasional bad word. Also Read: PAK vs BAN: Skipper Shan Masood AURGUES with coach Gillespie as Pakistan lose plot in first Test - WATCH "The best thing about Rohit is that he gives you freedom. However, if you don't meet his expectations, his reactions start to show a bit. He'll tell you that you should have done this or needed to do that. But if you still don't live up to it, then the reactions we see on the screen, the ones we understand without him saying anything, start to come out," said Shami. Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Shami talking about their captain Rohit Sharma.🥹 The Captain, the leader, the legend @ImRo45 🐐 pic.twitter.com/DmXJ7YaegC — 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) August 21, 2024 × Rohit, meanwhile, said: "I keep asking them to be themselves on the field. For that, first, I have to be myself... and that's how I am!" India are currently enjoying a brief free period with no international cricket planned until next month. India recently came back from the limited-over tour of Sri Lanka where they won the T20I series 3-0 but lost the three-match ODI series 2-0. India's next assignment is a two-Test series against Bangladesh at home before facing New Zealand in a three-Test series - also at home. India will then travel to Australia for a five-match Test series. Shami, who is currently recovering from an ankle injury, is expected to make a comeback during the New Zealand home series. The pacer had gotten injured during the ODI World Cup 2023 at home. India will be hoping for Shami to get back to full fitness at least ahead of the Australia series if not New Zealand as they aim for a third straight series victory Down Under.

'Don't live up to...,' India pacer Mohammed Shami on Rohit Sharma's captaincy style

<p>Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden refused to pick a favourite between India and Australia for the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024/25 edition, to be held later this year in Australia. Since the 2016/17 edition, India have not lost the BGT and Rohit Sharma-led side will be eager to make it three successive Test series win on Australian soil when they tour Down Under in the upcoming Aussie summer. Hayden, the former left-handed batter, didn't pick a favourite and stated that had Cheteshwar Pujara been a part of the Indian batting line-up, he would've given the edge to India.</p>

<p>On the sidelines of the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards, held in Mumbai on Wednesday (Aug 21), Hayden told PTI, ""You look at the lineups, and it's hard to really tell who has the edge. I sense that it's going to be runs that are going to be the point of difference. Guys that are sure bets have retired, like (Cheteshwar) Pujara was a sure bet in Australian conditions."</p>

<p>He further opined, "Was he exciting? No. Was he effective? Heck, yes. When you look back over the years, guys like Raul Dravid, VVS Laxman... they were really sure bets in our market. The best need to stand up in this series, runs are going to be at a premium."</p>

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<p>Notably, Pujara was the difference between both sides when Virat Kohli-led India created history by becoming the first-ever Asian side to win a Test series in Australia in 2018/19. The right-hander, who last played for India during the WTC 2023 final, ended as the Player-of-the-Series with 521 runs in four Tests at 74.42, including three centuries and one fifty.</p>

<p>In the 2020/21 BGT in Australia, Pujara once again played a valuable hand by scoring 271 runs at an average of 33.87 with three half-centuries. He was also among runs in the home Tests in the 2016/17 edition, with a best of 202.</p>

<p>Pujara, a veteran of 103 Tests, has 7,195 runs in the purest format, at an average of 43.60. He, however, hasn't been in India's scheme of things in Tests since mid-2023 and also not been named for the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament.&nbsp;</p>


Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden refused to pick a favourite between India and Australia for the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024/25 edition, to be held later this year in Australia.

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden refused to pick a favourite between India and Australia for the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024/25 edition, to be held later this year in Australia. Since the 2016/17 edition, India have not lost the BGT and Rohit Sharma-led side will be eager to make it three successive Test series win on Australian soil when they tour Down Under in the upcoming Aussie summer. Hayden, the former left-handed batter, didn't pick a favourite and stated that had Cheteshwar Pujara been a part of the Indian batting line-up, he would've given the edge to India. On the sidelines of the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards, held in Mumbai on Wednesday (Aug 21), Hayden told PTI, ""You look at the lineups, and it's hard to really tell who has the edge. I sense that it's going to be runs that are going to be the point of difference. Guys that are sure bets have retired, like (Cheteshwar) Pujara was a sure bet in Australian conditions." He further opined, "Was he exciting? No. Was he effective? Heck, yes. When you look back over the years, guys like Raul Dravid, VVS Laxman... they were really sure bets in our market. The best need to stand up in this series, runs are going to be at a premium." Also read: There is a reason I won five IPL trophies: Rohit Sharma eager to keep 'winning' post T20 WC success Notably, Pujara was the difference between both sides when Virat Kohli-led India created history by becoming the first-ever Asian side to win a Test series in Australia in 2018/19. The right-hander, who last played for India during the WTC 2023 final, ended as the Player-of-the-Series with 521 runs in four Tests at 74.42, including three centuries and one fifty. In the 2020/21 BGT in Australia, Pujara once again played a valuable hand by scoring 271 runs at an average of 33.87 with three half-centuries. He was also among runs in the home Tests in the 2016/17 edition, with a best of 202. Pujara, a veteran of 103 Tests, has 7,195 runs in the purest format, at an average of 43.60. He, however, hasn't been in India's scheme of things in Tests since mid-2023 and also not been named for the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Matthew Hayden refuses to pick India as favourite due to THIS batter's absence

<p>Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the BCCI for India's lack of preparations heading into the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), to be held in Australia. The five-match Test series is set to get underway on Nov 22, in Perth, and the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will head into the marquee series after playing just one practice game, i.e. a two-day affair at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Hence, this has left Little Master Gavaskar worried given Australia are looking to regain the BGT for the first time since 2014.</p>

<p>Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-Day, "The news that the regular match for touring teams against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI has been reduced to a 2-day game is a disappointing one. By all means, rest the seniors and let them not even travel to Canberra for the game but give the newer younger players a proper first-class game rather than a 2-day game which will be neither here nor there. After all, the team are going there to play cricket and not to take rest."</p>

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<h2><b>'There's still time to change it to a 3-day game'</b></h2>

<p>Gavaskar further insisted, "The Australians are thirsting for revenge and the Indians will have to be razor sharp to get a hat-trick of series wins there. There's still time to change it to a 3-day game and give the younger inexperienced players a better chance to succeed against the World Test Champions. C'mon BCCI, you can do it."</p>

<p>Pat Cummins-led Australia are desperate to win their first-ever BGT since 2014/15 edition, at home. Since then, Aussies have lost two away and home series each to their fierce rivals India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit-led India will have to be on their toes to make it three successive Test series win on Australian soil by winning the forthcoming BGT. However, it won't be an easy task against the reigning Test world champions.</p>


Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the BCCI for India's lack of preparations heading into the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), to be held in Australia.

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the BCCI for India's lack of preparations heading into the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), to be held in Australia. The five-match Test series is set to get underway on Nov 22, in Perth, and the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will head into the marquee series after playing just one practice game, i.e. a two-day affair at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Hence, this has left Little Master Gavaskar worried given Australia are looking to regain the BGT for the first time since 2014. Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-Day, "The news that the regular match for touring teams against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI has been reduced to a 2-day game is a disappointing one. By all means, rest the seniors and let them not even travel to Canberra for the game but give the newer younger players a proper first-class game rather than a 2-day game which will be neither here nor there. After all, the team are going there to play cricket and not to take rest." Also read: 'Get back to the high standards...': Sunil Gavaskar questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma missing Duleep Trophy 'There's still time to change it to a 3-day game' Gavaskar further insisted, "The Australians are thirsting for revenge and the Indians will have to be razor sharp to get a hat-trick of series wins there. There's still time to change it to a 3-day game and give the younger inexperienced players a better chance to succeed against the World Test Champions. C'mon BCCI, you can do it." Pat Cummins-led Australia are desperate to win their first-ever BGT since 2014/15 edition, at home. Since then, Aussies have lost two away and home series each to their fierce rivals India. Rohit-led India will have to be on their toes to make it three successive Test series win on Australian soil by winning the forthcoming BGT. However, it won't be an easy task against the reigning Test world champions.

Team is going there to play, not rest: Gavaskar SLAMS BCCI's preparation for India's tour of Australia

<p>While the Ashes&nbsp;is considered the best rivalry in cricketing history, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy *BGT) has also turned out to be one of the most-anticipated Test series in recent times due to India and Australia's fierce rivalry. Ahead of the 2024/25 BGT, Australia pacer Mitchell Starc feels Ashes and the India-Australia Tests are on par with each other, especially since the latter will now be a five-match series.</p>

<p>Speaking to the Wide World Sports website, Starc said, "Being five matches now it's probably right on par with an Ashes series. We always want to win every game at home and we know India are a very strong team."</p>

<p>Both India and Australia occupy the top two spots, respectively, in the current ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table, with high chances of meeting once again in the upcoming WTC final (to be held next year). In this regard, many believe the upcoming BGT will be a treat for ardent cricket fans.</p>

<p>Starc stated, "As we're placed at the minute we're the top two teams on the Test ladder... so a very exciting series coming up for the fans and certainly the players. "Hopefully when we're sitting there on the 8th of January we have that trophy back on our shores," he&nbsp;further added.</p>

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<p>Notably, Australia have not won the BGT since 2014/15 edition, at home. Since then, they lost two successive Test series to India at home, in 2018/19 and 2020/21, whereas also fell behind in Indian conditions in 2016/17 and 2022/23 (all by 2-1 margin). Thus, Pat Cummins-led Aussies will be desperate to settle scores this time around in home conditions.</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India will kick off their away series versus Australia on Nov 22 with the five-match Test series opener at Perth. The five Tests will also comprise a day-night match, in Adelaide, as India will look to retain the BGT for the fifth time in a row.</p>


While the Ashes is considered the best rivalry in cricketing history, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy *BGT) has also turned out to be one of the most-anticipated Test series in recent times due to India and Australia's fierce rivalry.

While the Ashes is considered the best rivalry in cricketing history, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy *BGT) has also turned out to be one of the most-anticipated Test series in recent times due to India and Australia's fierce rivalry. Ahead of the 2024/25 BGT, Australia pacer Mitchell Starc feels Ashes and the India-Australia Tests are on par with each other, especially since the latter will now be a five-match series. Speaking to the Wide World Sports website, Starc said, "Being five matches now it's probably right on par with an Ashes series. We always want to win every game at home and we know India are a very strong team." Both India and Australia occupy the top two spots, respectively, in the current ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table, with high chances of meeting once again in the upcoming WTC final (to be held next year). In this regard, many believe the upcoming BGT will be a treat for ardent cricket fans. Starc stated, "As we're placed at the minute we're the top two teams on the Test ladder... so a very exciting series coming up for the fans and certainly the players. "Hopefully when we're sitting there on the 8th of January we have that trophy back on our shores," he further added. Also read: We bowled them out for 36 and thought...: Hazlewood claims Australia desperate to end losing streak vs India Notably, Australia have not won the BGT since 2014/15 edition, at home. Since then, they lost two successive Test series to India at home, in 2018/19 and 2020/21, whereas also fell behind in Indian conditions in 2016/17 and 2022/23 (all by 2-1 margin). Thus, Pat Cummins-led Aussies will be desperate to settle scores this time around in home conditions. Rohit Sharma-led India will kick off their away series versus Australia on Nov 22 with the five-match Test series opener at Perth. The five Tests will also comprise a day-night match, in Adelaide, as India will look to retain the BGT for the fifth time in a row.

Border Gavaskar Trophy on par with Ashes, says Australia pacer Mitchell Starc

<p>Legendary Australia player Adam Gilchrist has warned his side ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy as they face India in a five-match Test series. Gilchrist, who was the member of the last Australian side to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Indian soil in 2004 has stated that the onus will be on the hosts. Australia will come into the series as the defending champions in the World Test Championship (WTC) but will be wary of India who have beaten them in their last two visits down under.</p>

<h2><strong>Gilchrist warns Australia</strong></h2>

<p>"The onus is on Australia to prove they are the dominant force at home. India know how to go away and win overseas," said Gilchrist, speaking to The Times of India</p>

<p>"Naturally, I'm going to say Australia, hope they get there. But it's too close to call. It will be a close tussle," Gilchrist said.</p>

<p>India have won the BG Trophy on their last two visits to Australia and have a good track record against the Aussies. Not since the 2014-15 BG Trophy have Australia emerged victorious in the prestigious bilateral Test series. However, Gilchrist has backed his former side to win the series as they look in good shape.</p>

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<p>Australia had a good last summer having beaten Pakistan and then drawing against West Indies in two home series. They will rely heavily on the services of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in the bowling department. The likes of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will have to come good with the bat if the Aussies are to register a win in the BG Trophy in almost a decade.</p>

<h2><strong>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule</strong></h2>

<p><strong>1st Test:</strong> 22nd Nov to 26th Nov, Perth</p>

<p><strong>2nd Test:</strong> 6th Dec to 10th Dec, Adelaide</p>

<p><strong>3rd Test:</strong> 14th Dec to 18th Dec, Brisbane</p>

<p><strong>4th Test: </strong>26th Dec to 30th Dec, Melbourne</p>

<p><strong>5th Test:</strong> 3rd Jan to 7th Jan, Sydney</p>


Legendary Australia player Adam Gilchrist has warned his side ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy as they face India in a five-match Test series. Gilchrist, who was the member of the last Australian side to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Indian soil in 2004 has stated that the onus will be on the hosts.

Legendary Australia player Adam Gilchrist has warned his side ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy as they face India in a five-match Test series. Gilchrist, who was the member of the last Australian side to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Indian soil in 2004 has stated that the onus will be on the hosts. Australia will come into the series as the defending champions in the World Test Championship (WTC) but will be wary of India who have beaten them in their last two visits down under. Gilchrist warns Australia "The onus is on Australia to prove they are the dominant force at home. India know how to go away and win overseas," said Gilchrist, speaking to The Times of India "Naturally, I'm going to say Australia, hope they get there. But it's too close to call. It will be a close tussle," Gilchrist said. India have won the BG Trophy on their last two visits to Australia and have a good track record against the Aussies. Not since the 2014-15 BG Trophy have Australia emerged victorious in the prestigious bilateral Test series. However, Gilchrist has backed his former side to win the series as they look in good shape. ALSO READ | ICC changes 2024 Women's T20 World Cup venue from Bangladesh to UAE Australia had a good last summer having beaten Pakistan and then drawing against West Indies in two home series. They will rely heavily on the services of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in the bowling department. The likes of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will have to come good with the bat if the Aussies are to register a win in the BG Trophy in almost a decade. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd Nov to 26th Nov, Perth 2nd Test: 6th Dec to 10th Dec, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th Dec to 18th Dec, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th Dec to 30th Dec, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd Jan to 7th Jan, Sydney

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<p>Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has said that the decision on pacer Mohammed Shami playing in the Border-Gavaskar series will be taken based on his fitness. Shami is recovering from an ankle injury since 2023 ODI World Cup at home where he emerged as the highest wicket-taker.</p>

<p>"Shami playing the Australia series or not is a matter of his fitness, and a decision will be taken after the NCA report," said Shah while speaking to news agency ANI.</p>

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<p>Shami is currently at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bengaluru, undergoing rehabilitation.</p>

<p>India are due to play five Tests in Australia from November later this year and would be looking for a third series win on the trot.</p>

<p>Talking about his performance, Shami has taken 31 wickets in eight Tests in Australia with two five-wicket hauls.</p>

<p>BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar seemed confident of Shami's recovery ahead of Australia series and said to cricket news outlet ESPNCricinfo: "Shami has started to bowl which is a good sign. September 19 is the first Test and that was always the goal. I do not know if that is his timeline for recovery, will have to ask the guys at the NCA about that."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to that, India will also play home Tests against Bangladesh and New Zealand as well. The two-Test series against Bangladesh starts September 19 while the Kiwis will tour after that. India then flies Down Under.</p>

<p><strong>Hazelwood desperate to beat India</strong></p>

<p>Josh Hazlewood, who debuted during Australia's victorious 2014-15 home series win against India, recently claimed that Pat Cummins &amp; Co. are desperate to settle scores versus the Asian giants.</p>

<p>In the 2014/15 series, Australia beat India 2-0. Since then, they have lost all the four series (two in India, two at home).</p>


Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has said that the decision on pacer Mohammed Shami playing in the Border-Gavaskar series will be taken based on his fitness.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has said that the decision on pacer Mohammed Shami playing in the Border-Gavaskar series will be taken based on his fitness. Shami is recovering from an ankle injury since 2023 ODI World Cup at home where he emerged as the highest wicket-taker. "Shami playing the Australia series or not is a matter of his fitness, and a decision will be taken after the NCA report," said Shah while speaking to news agency ANI. Also Read: ‘As a player he always has a plan, as a leader he surprises you mostly’ - Vikram Rathour on Rohit Sharma Shami is currently at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bengaluru, undergoing rehabilitation. India are due to play five Tests in Australia from November later this year and would be looking for a third series win on the trot. Talking about his performance, Shami has taken 31 wickets in eight Tests in Australia with two five-wicket hauls. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar seemed confident of Shami's recovery ahead of Australia series and said to cricket news outlet ESPNCricinfo: "Shami has started to bowl which is a good sign. September 19 is the first Test and that was always the goal. I do not know if that is his timeline for recovery, will have to ask the guys at the NCA about that." Prior to that, India will also play home Tests against Bangladesh and New Zealand as well. The two-Test series against Bangladesh starts September 19 while the Kiwis will tour after that. India then flies Down Under. Hazelwood desperate to beat India Josh Hazlewood, who debuted during Australia's victorious 2014-15 home series win against India, recently claimed that Pat Cummins & Co. are desperate to settle scores versus the Asian giants. In the 2014/15 series, Australia beat India 2-0. Since then, they have lost all the four series (two in India, two at home).

'Decision will be taken after...,' BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Mohammed Shami playing Australia Tests

<p>India have hosted only a handful of day-night Tests so far. The Indian men's team hosted its first-ever day-night Test, also their first overall, in late 2019 when Bangladesh toured India for two Tests. Since then, India have only hosted two more pink-ball Tests on Indian soil. Recently, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah explained the board's reluctance to host day-night games in the purest format. Shah expressed how such contests end in 2-3 days, demeaning the traditional five-day format,&nbsp;and lead to loss for broadcasters as well as spectators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During an interaction with TOI, Shah said, "You buy a ticket for a five-day match, but the game ends in 2-3 days…There is no refund. I am slightly emotional about this."</p>

<p>India defeated Bangladesh within three days when they hosted their first-ever day-night Test. The match was held at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata where Virat Kohli &amp; Co. won by an innings and&nbsp;46 runs. Post the Covid-19 outbreak, when India played their first&nbsp;Test series on home, they hosted England in a five-match series. The fourth and penultimate Test was held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. The contest also ended soon, in two days, with India winning by ten wickets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The last day-night Test in India took place in early 2022, when Rohit Sharma took over as India's all-format skipper post Kohli's resignation as the red-ball skipper. It was the second and final Test between India and Sri Lanka, held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where the home side won&nbsp;by 238 runs. The contest again ended in three days.</p>

<p>While India isn't hosting day-night Tests, the national side will play a pink-ball Test during their upcoming tour of Australia, later this year. Before that, India will play host to Bangladesh and New Zealand -- with no pink-ball contest -- prior to their departure Down Under. In Australia, they play five Tests with the second match being a day-night contest, in Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. India's last day-night Test on foreign soil was also at the same venue, in late 2020, when Kohli-led India succumbed to an embarrassing eight-wicket loss after falling for 36 in their second innings.&nbsp;</p>


India have hosted only a handful of day-night Tests so far. The Indian men's team hosted its first-ever day-night Test, also their first overall, in late 2019 when Bangladesh toured India for two Tests.

India have hosted only a handful of day-night Tests so far. The Indian men's team hosted its first-ever day-night Test, also their first overall, in late 2019 when Bangladesh toured India for two Tests. Since then, India have only hosted two more pink-ball Tests on Indian soil. Recently, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah explained the board's reluctance to host day-night games in the purest format. Shah expressed how such contests end in 2-3 days, demeaning the traditional five-day format, and lead to loss for broadcasters as well as spectators. During an interaction with TOI, Shah said, "You buy a ticket for a five-day match, but the game ends in 2-3 days…There is no refund. I am slightly emotional about this." India defeated Bangladesh within three days when they hosted their first-ever day-night Test. The match was held at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata where Virat Kohli & Co. won by an innings and 46 runs. Post the Covid-19 outbreak, when India played their first Test series on home, they hosted England in a five-match series. The fourth and penultimate Test was held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. The contest also ended soon, in two days, with India winning by ten wickets. Also read: 'Who am I to tell Gautam Gambhir..?', Jay Shah's take goes VIRAL on India's one coach stance The last day-night Test in India took place in early 2022, when Rohit Sharma took over as India's all-format skipper post Kohli's resignation as the red-ball skipper. It was the second and final Test between India and Sri Lanka, held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where the home side won by 238 runs. The contest again ended in three days. While India isn't hosting day-night Tests, the national side will play a pink-ball Test during their upcoming tour of Australia, later this year. Before that, India will play host to Bangladesh and New Zealand -- with no pink-ball contest -- prior to their departure Down Under. In Australia, they play five Tests with the second match being a day-night contest, in Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. India's last day-night Test on foreign soil was also at the same venue, in late 2020, when Kohli-led India succumbed to an embarrassing eight-wicket loss after falling for 36 in their second innings.

Slightly emotional: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah explains board's reluctance to host day-night Tests

<p>India and Australia will lock horns in a five-match Test series, later this year, in Australia. The forthcoming 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is keenly awaited as it will be the first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off in a five-match Test series. Recently, former Aussie captain Ricky Ponting made a bold early prediction, calling for the Pat Cummins-led side's 3-1 win. However, former India head coach Ravi Shastri responded to Ponting's remark and backed India to win their third successive Test series on Australian soil.</p>

<h2><strong>'REMEMBER, INDIA HAVE BEATEN AUSTRALIA TWICE, IT WILL BE A HAT-TRICK'</strong></h2>

<p>Shastri said on the ICC Review Show, "The Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia over five Test matches is going to be a humdinger. Remember, India have beaten Australia twice on the last two tours and Australia have not had a hand on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in almost a decade and that's the reason why everyone will be waiting for these two heavyweights of Test match cricket over the last five to eight years to go head-to-head."</p>

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<p>Shastri, under whom India won their maiden Test series in Australia in 2018/19 and replicated the same in 2020/21, further opined, "It is going to be one heck of a series and India have every chance of making it a hat-trick because they've got their bowlers fit and if they can bat well, they can tickle (beat) Australia once again."</p>

<p>The former Indian all-rounder is wary of Australia being desperate to settle scores with India. In this regard, Shastri stated, "We know what Australia will be wanting (revenge). They will be thirsty, they'd be looking to go at the throats of the Indians because they’ve been beaten there (in Australia) twice. The attack is pretty much the same. One of the greatest fast bowling attacks – [one of the greatest] all-round attacks when you add Nathan Lyon there – in a long, long time. And one of the best in the history of the game. They'll be looking for those 20 wickets, game after game to help Australia win the series."</p>

<p>He added, "It's going to be India's batting against the Australian fast bowlers. And of course, the Indian bowling attack is going to be something everyone will be waiting to see. With (Jasprit) Bumrah fit, (Mohammed) Shami fit, you've got Mohammed Siraj there. You've got the likes of (Ravichandran) Ashwin and (Ravindra) Jadeja and some very good bench strength as well."</p>

<p>India have not lost the BG Trophy since the 2017 edition. In addition, they won the last two Test series on Australian soil. Hence, Aussies won't rule out India by any means and come hard at them.</p>


India and Australia will lock horns in a five-match Test series, later this year, in Australia. The forthcoming 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is keenly awaited as it will be the first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off in a five-match Test series.

India and Australia will lock horns in a five-match Test series, later this year, in Australia. The forthcoming 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is keenly awaited as it will be the first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off in a five-match Test series. Recently, former Aussie captain Ricky Ponting made a bold early prediction, calling for the Pat Cummins-led side's 3-1 win. However, former India head coach Ravi Shastri responded to Ponting's remark and backed India to win their third successive Test series on Australian soil. 'REMEMBER, INDIA HAVE BEATEN AUSTRALIA TWICE, IT WILL BE A HAT-TRICK' Shastri said on the ICC Review Show, "The Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia over five Test matches is going to be a humdinger. Remember, India have beaten Australia twice on the last two tours and Australia have not had a hand on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in almost a decade and that's the reason why everyone will be waiting for these two heavyweights of Test match cricket over the last five to eight years to go head-to-head." Also read: BGT 2024-25: '3-1 to...,' Ricky Ponting makes BRAVE early prediction for India vs Australia five Tests Shastri, under whom India won their maiden Test series in Australia in 2018/19 and replicated the same in 2020/21, further opined, "It is going to be one heck of a series and India have every chance of making it a hat-trick because they've got their bowlers fit and if they can bat well, they can tickle (beat) Australia once again." The former Indian all-rounder is wary of Australia being desperate to settle scores with India. In this regard, Shastri stated, "We know what Australia will be wanting (revenge). They will be thirsty, they'd be looking to go at the throats of the Indians because they’ve been beaten there (in Australia) twice. The attack is pretty much the same. One of the greatest fast bowling attacks – [one of the greatest] all-round attacks when you add Nathan Lyon there – in a long, long time. And one of the best in the history of the game. They'll be looking for those 20 wickets, game after game to help Australia win the series." He added, "It's going to be India's batting against the Australian fast bowlers. And of course, the Indian bowling attack is going to be something everyone will be waiting to see. With (Jasprit) Bumrah fit, (Mohammed) Shami fit, you've got Mohammed Siraj there. You've got the likes of (Ravichandran) Ashwin and (Ravindra) Jadeja and some very good bench strength as well." India have not lost the BG Trophy since the 2017 edition. In addition, they won the last two Test series on Australian soil. Hence, Aussies won't rule out India by any means and come hard at them.

BGT 2024/25: Shastri responds to Ponting's 'Australia will win 3-1' remark, backs India to complete hat-trick

<p>India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be the first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series. Ahead of the marquee series, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting made a bold early claim, backing Pat Cummis &amp; Co. to beat India 3-1 and reclaim the BG Trophy for the first time since 2014-15.</p>

<h2><strong>'Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia'</strong></h2>

<p>Ponting told ICC Review Show, "It's going to be a competitive series and as I said I think Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia on the back of what's happened the last the last two series here. We are back to five Tests as well, which is the other really important thing about this series. It’s only been four Tests the last couple of times. Five tests, I think everyone's really excited by that and I don't know if there'd be too many drawn games."</p>

<p>He added, "I'm obviously going to tip Australia to win and I'm never going to tip against Australia. There will be a draw somewhere and there will be some bad weather somewhere, so I'm going to say 3-1 to Australia."</p>

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<h4>India vs Australia Test series full schedule:</h4>

<p>1st Test: November 22-26 (Perth Stadium, Perth)</p>

<p>2nd Test: December 6-10 (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide)</p>

<p>3rd Test: December 14-18 (The Gabba, Brisbane)</p>

<p>4th Test: December 26-30 (Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne)</p>

<p>5th Test: January 3-7 (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)</p>

<p>The second Test, in Adelaide, will be a day-night affair. Prior to the series commencement, India will also play a two-day day-night practice Test at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Rohit &amp; Co. will be eager to retain the BG Trophy once again but will be wary of a strong comeback from Australia on their home soil.</p>


India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be the first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series.

India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be the first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series. Ahead of the marquee series, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting made a bold early claim, backing Pat Cummis & Co. to beat India 3-1 and reclaim the BG Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. 'Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia' Ponting told ICC Review Show, "It's going to be a competitive series and as I said I think Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia on the back of what's happened the last the last two series here. We are back to five Tests as well, which is the other really important thing about this series. It’s only been four Tests the last couple of times. Five tests, I think everyone's really excited by that and I don't know if there'd be too many drawn games." He added, "I'm obviously going to tip Australia to win and I'm never going to tip against Australia. There will be a draw somewhere and there will be some bad weather somewhere, so I'm going to say 3-1 to Australia." Also read: 'Can vouch for Gambhir's ability to...': Robin Uthappa after India’s shambolic ODI series loss vs Sri Lanka India vs Australia Test series full schedule: 1st Test: November 22-26 (Perth Stadium, Perth) 2nd Test: December 6-10 (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide) 3rd Test: December 14-18 (The Gabba, Brisbane) 4th Test: December 26-30 (Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne) 5th Test: January 3-7 (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney) The second Test, in Adelaide, will be a day-night affair. Prior to the series commencement, India will also play a two-day day-night practice Test at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Rohit & Co. will be eager to retain the BG Trophy once again but will be wary of a strong comeback from Australia on their home soil.

BGT 2024-25: '3-1 to...,' Ricky Ponting makes BRAVE early prediction for India vs Australia five Tests

<p>India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series. Ahead of the marquee series, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting made a bold claim, backing Pat Cummis &amp; Co. to beat India 3-1 and reclaim the BG Trophy for the first time since 2014-15.</p>

<p>Ponting told ICC Review Show, "It's going to be a competitive series and as I said I think Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia on the back of what's happened the last the last two series here. We are back to five Tests as well, which is the other really important thing about this series. It’s only been four Tests the last couple of times. Five tests, I think everyone's really excited by that and I don't know if there'd be too many drawn games."</p>

<p>He added, "I'm obviously going to tip Australia to win and I'm never going to tip against Australia. There will be a draw somewhere and there will be some bad weather somewhere, so I'm going to say 3-1 to Australia."</p>

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<h4>India vs Australia Test series full schedule:</h4>

<p>1st Test: November 22-26 (Perth Stadium, Perth)</p>

<p>2nd Test: December 6-10 (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide)</p>

<p>3rd Test: December 14-18 (The Gabba, Brisbane)</p>

<p>4th Test: December 26-30 (Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne)</p>

<p>5th Test: January 3-7 (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)</p>

<p>The second Test, in Adelaide, will be a day-night affair. Prior to the series commencement, India will also play a two-day day-night practice Test at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Rohit &amp; Co. will be eager to retain the BG Trophy once again but will be wary of a strong comeback from Australia.</p>


India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series.

India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series. Ahead of the marquee series, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting made a bold claim, backing Pat Cummis & Co. to beat India 3-1 and reclaim the BG Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. Ponting told ICC Review Show, "It's going to be a competitive series and as I said I think Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia on the back of what's happened the last the last two series here. We are back to five Tests as well, which is the other really important thing about this series. It’s only been four Tests the last couple of times. Five tests, I think everyone's really excited by that and I don't know if there'd be too many drawn games." He added, "I'm obviously going to tip Australia to win and I'm never going to tip against Australia. There will be a draw somewhere and there will be some bad weather somewhere, so I'm going to say 3-1 to Australia." Also read: 'Can vouch for Gambhir's ability to...': Robin Uthappa after India’s shambolic ODI series loss vs Sri Lanka India vs Australia Test series full schedule: 1st Test: November 22-26 (Perth Stadium, Perth) 2nd Test: December 6-10 (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide) 3rd Test: December 14-18 (The Gabba, Brisbane) 4th Test: December 26-30 (Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne) 5th Test: January 3-7 (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney) The second Test, in Adelaide, will be a day-night affair. Prior to the series commencement, India will also play a two-day day-night practice Test at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Rohit & Co. will be eager to retain the BG Trophy once again but will be wary of a strong comeback from Australia.

BGT 2024-25: '3-1 to....,' Ricky Ponting makes BRAVE early prediction for India vs Australia five-Test series

<p>Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne retired his 2023 ODI World Cup final bat on Monday (Aug 12). Taking to his official Instagram handle, the Aussie batter posted an image of the bat he used in the mega final, between India and Australia on Nov 19 last year,&nbsp;which was in a worn out condition with the wood scraping off it. Thus, the right-handed batter&nbsp;decided to retire his prized possession.</p>

<p>Labuschagne wrote in his Instagram post, "Think it’s finally time to retire the World Cup final bat." <strong>Here is the post:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Labuschagne played a crucial role in Australia beating India by six wickets in the mega finale of the 2023 ODI WC, held in India. After being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India only managed 240 in 50 overs but had Pat Cummins-led Aussies reduced to 47 for 3. Coming out to bat at No. 5, Labuschagne stitched an impressive and mammoth 192-run fourth-wicket with Player-of-the-Match Travis Head (137) to bail their side out of crisis and lead them to an emphatic win. The right-hander remained unbeaten on 58, off 110 balls, as he weathered the early storm from India's in-form pacers Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah and ensured the scoreboard was ticking with centurion Head.</p>

<p>Courtesy of Head and Labuschagne, after a brilliant all-round bowling display, Cummins-led Australia beat India in the summit clash despite hosts' 10-match winning run enroute to the final, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.</p>

<p>Labuschagne had a good run in the ODI WC, scoring 362 runs in 10 innings&nbsp;at an average of 40.22 and a strike rate of 70.70 including three half centuries.</p>


Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne retired his 2023 ODI World Cup final bat on Monday (Aug 12). Taking to his official Instagram handle, the Aussie batter posted an image of the bat he used in the mega final, between India and Australia on Nov 19 last year, which was in a worn out condition with the wood scraping off it.

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne retired his 2023 ODI World Cup final bat on Monday (Aug 12). Taking to his official Instagram handle, the Aussie batter posted an image of the bat he used in the mega final, between India and Australia on Nov 19 last year, which was in a worn out condition with the wood scraping off it. Thus, the right-handed batter decided to retire his prized possession. Labuschagne wrote in his Instagram post, "Think it’s finally time to retire the World Cup final bat." Here is the post: Also read: ‘We are devastated’: England legend Graham Thorpe committed suicide? Wife makes SHOCKING claim View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3) × Labuschagne played a crucial role in Australia beating India by six wickets in the mega finale of the 2023 ODI WC, held in India. After being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India only managed 240 in 50 overs but had Pat Cummins-led Aussies reduced to 47 for 3. Coming out to bat at No. 5, Labuschagne stitched an impressive and mammoth 192-run fourth-wicket with Player-of-the-Match Travis Head (137) to bail their side out of crisis and lead them to an emphatic win. The right-hander remained unbeaten on 58, off 110 balls, as he weathered the early storm from India's in-form pacers Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah and ensured the scoreboard was ticking with centurion Head. Courtesy of Head and Labuschagne, after a brilliant all-round bowling display, Cummins-led Australia beat India in the summit clash despite hosts' 10-match winning run enroute to the final, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Labuschagne had a good run in the ODI WC, scoring 362 runs in 10 innings at an average of 40.22 and a strike rate of 70.70 including three half centuries.

'It’s finally time....' Aussie Marnus Labuschange on his 2023 ODI World Cup final prized possession

<p>India’s men’s hockey team had their ‘Chak de moment’ at the Paris Olympics 2024 after&nbsp;they beat Australia (3-2) for the first time in 52 years in the Summer Games. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, including the second and the third goal, to lead India to a second-place finish in their Group B with ten points from five contested matches.&nbsp;</p>

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With the group stage matches done and having qualified, we will next be in action in the Quarter Finals on the 4th… <a href="https://t.co/OiHF7kiWsP">pic.twitter.com/OiHF7kiWsP</a></p>
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<p>Team India’s last win over the mighty Aussies came during the Munich Olympic Games in 1972 – more than half a century ago.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics/news-paris-olympics-2024-ankita-dhiraj-crash-out-in-semis-as-indian-archers-fail-to-qualify-for-gold-medal-match-746639">Paris Olympics 2024: Ankita, Dhiraj crash out in semis as Indian archers fail to qualify for gold medal match</a></strong></p>

<p>India, 7, opened the account with a goal in the 12th minute via Abhishek, while Harmanpreet was on the score sheet in the next minute from the penalty corner to give his team a massive 2-0 lead.</p>

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<p>Though India maintained their momentum for some time, Australia cracked open it with a goal in the 25th minute through Thomas Craig.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Veteran keeper PR Sreejesh made some stunning saves in the second half; however, the Aussies didn’t drop their guard and came back stronger after Harmanpreet made it 3-1 (via penalty shot in the 33rd minute) with a goal in the 55th minute. Blake Glovers made the most of his chance as Australia fought back in the game.</p>

<p>Abhishek got another massive chance in the final quarter but failed to convert it as India finished with three crucial points to stay ahead of Australia in the Group Standings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is also the first time India has beaten Australia on turf in men’s hockey.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, India finished Group B with three wins, a loss against the defending champions Belgium and a draw against heavyweights Argentina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Men in Blue will play their quarterfinal clash on Sunday (August 4).</p>

<p>Table-toppers Belgium will top Group B irrespective of their result against Argentina later on Friday.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India’s men’s hockey team had their ‘Chak de moment’ at the Paris Olympics 2024 after they beat Australia (3-2) for the first time in 52 years in the Summer Games.

India’s men’s hockey team had their ‘Chak de moment’ at the Paris Olympics 2024 after they beat Australia (3-2) for the first time in 52 years in the Summer Games. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, including the second and the third goal, to lead India to a second-place finish in their Group B with ten points from five contested matches. A 3-2 win to end our 52 year wait as we beat Australia for the first time since 1972 at the Olympics in Hockey. A spectacular match with an all round team effort! With the group stage matches done and having qualified, we will next be in action in the Quarter Finals on the 4th… pic.twitter.com/OiHF7kiWsP — Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) August 2, 2024 × Team India’s last win over the mighty Aussies came during the Munich Olympic Games in 1972 – more than half a century ago. ALSO READ: Paris Olympics 2024: Ankita, Dhiraj crash out in semis as Indian archers fail to qualify for gold medal match India, 7, opened the account with a goal in the 12th minute via Abhishek, while Harmanpreet was on the score sheet in the next minute from the penalty corner to give his team a massive 2-0 lead. Stop everything! Watch Harmanpreet Singh's penalty corner magic! India 2-0 against Australia, Watch 🇮🇳 🆚 🇦🇺 LIVE NOW on #Sports18 & stream FREE on #JioCinemahttps://t.co/gSEsPeomjp #OlympicsOnJioCinema #OlympicsOnSports18 #JioCinemaSports #Cheer4Bharat #Hockey pic.twitter.com/dRrpE0IjUb — JioCinema (@JioCinema) August 2, 2024 × Though India maintained their momentum for some time, Australia cracked open it with a goal in the 25th minute through Thomas Craig. Veteran keeper PR Sreejesh made some stunning saves in the second half; however, the Aussies didn’t drop their guard and came back stronger after Harmanpreet made it 3-1 (via penalty shot in the 33rd minute) with a goal in the 55th minute. Blake Glovers made the most of his chance as Australia fought back in the game. Abhishek got another massive chance in the final quarter but failed to convert it as India finished with three crucial points to stay ahead of Australia in the Group Standings. It is also the first time India has beaten Australia on turf in men’s hockey. The last time the Indian Hockey team beat Australia at the Olympics was 5️⃣2️⃣ years ago! 🤯 Catch all the action from #Paris2024 on #Sports18, plus stream for FREE on #JioCinema! 👈#OlympicsOnJioCinema #OlympicsOnSports18 #JioCinemaSports #Cheer4Bharat #Hockey #Olympics pic.twitter.com/ZAzc6gJh6c — JioCinema (@JioCinema) August 2, 2024 × Meanwhile, India finished Group B with three wins, a loss against the defending champions Belgium and a draw against heavyweights Argentina. The Men in Blue will play their quarterfinal clash on Sunday (August 4). Table-toppers Belgium will top Group B irrespective of their result against Argentina later on Friday. (With inputs from agencies)

Paris Olympics 2024: India beat Australia for first time in 52 years in men's hockey, finish second in Group B

<p>Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has denied allegations of the 2023 ODI World Cup final pitch being 'doctored'. The pitch, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, came under the scanner after Rohit Sharma-led India's six-wicket loss to Australia in the finale on Nov 19, 2023. Being asked to bat first, India were bundled out for 240 before Travis Head's 120-ball 137 propelled Australia to an easy win in 43 overs.</p>

<p>Given hosts India dominated the entire edition and entered the final on the back of an unbeaten run (winning 10 games in a row), many slammed captain Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid for opting for a slow pitch for the summit clash.&nbsp;Now, Rathour has denied all allegations of India using a doctored pitch.</p>

<p>He told Sportstar, "I’ve heard this story that the pitch was different, which I don’t agree with at all. In the final, the pitch improved as the game progressed; we expected it to get slower, which it didn’t, so why did that happen? Yes, we could have scored more runs. There are so many ifs and buts, but one thing is sure: you need a little luck to win a tournament. And that day, Australia were luckier than us. They played better cricket than us. And that’s the reason they won."</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/former-bowling-coach-recalls-jasprit-bumrahs-magical-t20-wc-final-spell-calls-him-a-leader-743818">Former bowling coach recalls Jasprit Bumrah's 'magical' T20 WC final spell, calls him a 'leader'</a></strong></p>

<p>Rathour was part of the Dravid-led coaching staff before stepping aside recently. After the ODI WC final loss, India moved on in style and won the 2024 T20 WC, held in the West Indies and the USA in June. Following Rohit-led India's win, coach Dravid and batting coach Rathour signed off from their respective positions along with bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>T Dilip, the fielding coach, is the only retention in India's new-look coaching staff, led by new head coach Gautam Gambhir.</p>


Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has denied allegations of the 2023 ODI World Cup final pitch being 'doctored'. The pitch, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, came under the scanner after Rohit Sharma-led India's six-wicket loss to Australia in the finale on Nov 19, 2023.

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has denied allegations of the 2023 ODI World Cup final pitch being 'doctored'. The pitch, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, came under the scanner after Rohit Sharma-led India's six-wicket loss to Australia in the finale on Nov 19, 2023. Being asked to bat first, India were bundled out for 240 before Travis Head's 120-ball 137 propelled Australia to an easy win in 43 overs. Given hosts India dominated the entire edition and entered the final on the back of an unbeaten run (winning 10 games in a row), many slammed captain Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid for opting for a slow pitch for the summit clash. Now, Rathour has denied all allegations of India using a doctored pitch. He told Sportstar, "I’ve heard this story that the pitch was different, which I don’t agree with at all. In the final, the pitch improved as the game progressed; we expected it to get slower, which it didn’t, so why did that happen? Yes, we could have scored more runs. There are so many ifs and buts, but one thing is sure: you need a little luck to win a tournament. And that day, Australia were luckier than us. They played better cricket than us. And that’s the reason they won." Also read: Former bowling coach recalls Jasprit Bumrah's 'magical' T20 WC final spell, calls him a 'leader' Rathour was part of the Dravid-led coaching staff before stepping aside recently. After the ODI WC final loss, India moved on in style and won the 2024 T20 WC, held in the West Indies and the USA in June. Following Rohit-led India's win, coach Dravid and batting coach Rathour signed off from their respective positions along with bowling coach Paras Mhambrey. T Dilip, the fielding coach, is the only retention in India's new-look coaching staff, led by new head coach Gautam Gambhir.

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<p>Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq made heads turn with a bizarre claim about India pacers, pointing fingers at Arshdeep Singh, for consistently tampering with the ball during the ongoing T20 World Cup, in West Indies and the USA. Inzamam opined that Indian bowlers have been altering their match balls to aid reverse swing. Indian pacers Arshdeep, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya have been among the wickets for Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue, being&nbsp;key contributors in India's unbeaten run so far in the 20-nation mega event.</p>

<p>Arshdeep is India's highest wicket-taker (15 scalps), second-overall, whereas Bumrah has 11 wickets to his name (eighth-overall). Even all-rounder Hardik has claimed 8 wickets in six outings. Seeing Bumrah-led Indian pacers' stupendous run, Inzamam made a bizarre claim during a recent chat show.</p>

<p>Inzamam, along with another former Pakistan skipper, Saleem Malik, drew reference to Arshdeep's reverse swinging deliveries on a live show for a Pakistan news channel during Rohit-led India's Super 8 clash versus Australia on June 24 in St. Lucia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the former Pakistani cricketers opined that the 14th or 15th over of a game is too soon for a pacer to get reverse swing. Arshdeep got a hint of reverse swing during the 16th over of Australia's unsuccessful 206-run chase (where they only managed 181-8 and lost by 24 runs after Rohit's strokefilled 41-ball 92).</p>

<p>Thus, Inzamam said, "Arshdeep Singh, when he was bowling the 15th over, the ball was reversing. is it too early (for reverse swing) with the new ball? This means the ball was ready for reverse swing by the 12th or the 13th over. Umpires should keep their eyes open (to spot) these things...If it was Pakistani bowlers (reverse swinging the ball) this would have been a big issue. We know reverse swing very well and if Arshdeep can come in the 15th over and start reversing the ball, it means some serious work had been done before."</p>

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<p>To this, Malik joined in and stated, "Inzy, I always say this, eyes are kept shut when it comes to some teams, and India is one of those teams. I remember in Zimbabwe, when Wasim (Akram) was bowling, he made it wet, and we all were surprised at it; as in how come one side was wet, and when I went and complained I was fined quite heavily."</p>

<p>Notably, it isn't the first time that former Pakistani cricketers have come out with absurd claims, targetting Indian bowlers. During the 2023 ODI World Cup, in India, ex-Pakistan player Hasan Raza claimed the hosts used some chips inside the ball, indirectly pointing fingers at Mohammed Shami's exceptional run.</p>

<p>India will face defending champions England in the second semifinal of the T20 WC on Thursday (June 27) in Guyana. Meanwhile, South Africa and Afghanistan will square off in the first semifinal, in Trinidad on Wednesday (June 26, local time).</p>


Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq made heads turn with a bizarre claim about India pacers, pointing fingers at Arshdeep Singh, for consistently tampering with the ball during the ongoing T20 World Cup, in West Indies and the USA.

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq made heads turn with a bizarre claim about India pacers, pointing fingers at Arshdeep Singh, for consistently tampering with the ball during the ongoing T20 World Cup, in West Indies and the USA. Inzamam opined that Indian bowlers have been altering their match balls to aid reverse swing. Indian pacers Arshdeep, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya have been among the wickets for Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue, being key contributors in India's unbeaten run so far in the 20-nation mega event. Arshdeep is India's highest wicket-taker (15 scalps), second-overall, whereas Bumrah has 11 wickets to his name (eighth-overall). Even all-rounder Hardik has claimed 8 wickets in six outings. Seeing Bumrah-led Indian pacers' stupendous run, Inzamam made a bizarre claim during a recent chat show. Inzamam, along with another former Pakistan skipper, Saleem Malik, drew reference to Arshdeep's reverse swinging deliveries on a live show for a Pakistan news channel during Rohit-led India's Super 8 clash versus Australia on June 24 in St. Lucia. Both the former Pakistani cricketers opined that the 14th or 15th over of a game is too soon for a pacer to get reverse swing. Arshdeep got a hint of reverse swing during the 16th over of Australia's unsuccessful 206-run chase (where they only managed 181-8 and lost by 24 runs after Rohit's strokefilled 41-ball 92). Thus, Inzamam said, "Arshdeep Singh, when he was bowling the 15th over, the ball was reversing. is it too early (for reverse swing) with the new ball? This means the ball was ready for reverse swing by the 12th or the 13th over. Umpires should keep their eyes open (to spot) these things...If it was Pakistani bowlers (reverse swinging the ball) this would have been a big issue. We know reverse swing very well and if Arshdeep can come in the 15th over and start reversing the ball, it means some serious work had been done before." Two former Pakistan captain Saleem Malik and Inzmam ul haq accused Arshdeep Singha nd India of ball Tempering. 2023: @MdShami11 ke ball me Chip thi: Hasan Raza 2024: Arshdeep ke ball reverse ho raha hai mtlb ball pe serious kism ka kaam hua hai: Inzmam ul haq pic.twitter.com/YXmIuPatrd — Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) June 25, 2024 × Also read: T20 WC: 'If they win....' - Former Aussie spinner makes BOLD claim for SA ahead of Afghanistan semifinal To this, Malik joined in and stated, "Inzy, I always say this, eyes are kept shut when it comes to some teams, and India is one of those teams. I remember in Zimbabwe, when Wasim (Akram) was bowling, he made it wet, and we all were surprised at it; as in how come one side was wet, and when I went and complained I was fined quite heavily." Notably, it isn't the first time that former Pakistani cricketers have come out with absurd claims, targetting Indian bowlers. During the 2023 ODI World Cup, in India, ex-Pakistan player Hasan Raza claimed the hosts used some chips inside the ball, indirectly pointing fingers at Mohammed Shami's exceptional run. India will face defending champions England in the second semifinal of the T20 WC on Thursday (June 27) in Guyana. Meanwhile, South Africa and Afghanistan will square off in the first semifinal, in Trinidad on Wednesday (June 26, local time).

T20 WC 2024: 'They're doing something' - Inzamam comes up with BIZARRE claim against Indian pacers

<p>India beat Australia by 24&nbsp;runs in Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24) to book a place in the semi-final of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. Chasing a target of 206, Australia could manage only 181/7 in 20 overs.</p>

<p>Australia started the chase horribly, losing David Warner in the first over itself. Mitchell Marsh (37) and Travis Head then added 77 runs for the second wicket before Kuldeep Yadav broke the partnership in the 9th over.</p>

<p>Glenn Maxwell then played&nbsp;a handy innings of 20 off 12, adding 41 runs for the third wicket with Head before Kuldeep struck again. Australia then kept losing wickets at&nbsp;regular intervals as Indian bowlers kept the net run-rate in check despite Head's 43-ball 76.</p>

<p>For India, Arshdeep was the pick of the bowlers with 3/37 in four overs but it was Kuldeep's 2/24 which made the difference. Apart from them, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel also took one wicket each.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to field first. The decision was proved right soon as Josh Hazlewood sent back Virat Kohli for a duck in the second over of the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit, however, went berserk after that, hitting 51 runs in the powerplay including 29 off Mitchell Starc in the third over of the innings. India finished the first six overs at 60/1. Rohit also reached the fifty in 19 balls - the third fastest for an Indian in T20 World Cups.</p>

<p>Marcus Stoinis then broke the 87-run partnership for the second wicket between Rishabh Pant (15) and Rohit. Stoinis dismissed Pant on the last ball of the eighth over with India at 93 runs.</p>

<p>Starc eventually dismissed Sharma in the 12th over of the innings on a personal score of 92 off just 41 balls.</p>

<p>After Rohit's dismissal, Suryakumar Yadav (31 off 16), Shivam Dube (8 off 22) and Hardik Pandya (27 off 17 not out) kept the Indian innings going.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2007 T20 World Cup winners eventually finished with a huge total of 205/5 in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Australia, Hazlewood was exceptional with 1/14 in four overs while rest of the four bowlers have runs at an economy of at least 10.25. Starc and Stoinis were the two wicket takers apart from Hazlewood with two wickets each.</p>


India beat Australia by 24 runs in Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24) to book a place in the semi-final of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. Chasing a target of 206, Australia could manage only 181/7 in 20 overs.

India beat Australia by 24 runs in Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24) to book a place in the semi-final of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. Chasing a target of 206, Australia could manage only 181/7 in 20 overs. Australia started the chase horribly, losing David Warner in the first over itself. Mitchell Marsh (37) and Travis Head then added 77 runs for the second wicket before Kuldeep Yadav broke the partnership in the 9th over. Glenn Maxwell then played a handy innings of 20 off 12, adding 41 runs for the third wicket with Head before Kuldeep struck again. Australia then kept losing wickets at regular intervals as Indian bowlers kept the net run-rate in check despite Head's 43-ball 76. For India, Arshdeep was the pick of the bowlers with 3/37 in four overs but it was Kuldeep's 2/24 which made the difference. Apart from them, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel also took one wicket each. Also Read: T20 World Cup: Records tumble after Rohit Sharma's disdainful 92 against Australia Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to field first. The decision was proved right soon as Josh Hazlewood sent back Virat Kohli for a duck in the second over of the match. Rohit, however, went berserk after that, hitting 51 runs in the powerplay including 29 off Mitchell Starc in the third over of the innings. India finished the first six overs at 60/1. Rohit also reached the fifty in 19 balls - the third fastest for an Indian in T20 World Cups. Marcus Stoinis then broke the 87-run partnership for the second wicket between Rishabh Pant (15) and Rohit. Stoinis dismissed Pant on the last ball of the eighth over with India at 93 runs. Starc eventually dismissed Sharma in the 12th over of the innings on a personal score of 92 off just 41 balls. After Rohit's dismissal, Suryakumar Yadav (31 off 16), Shivam Dube (8 off 22) and Hardik Pandya (27 off 17 not out) kept the Indian innings going. The 2007 T20 World Cup winners eventually finished with a huge total of 205/5 in 20 overs. For Australia, Hazlewood was exceptional with 1/14 in four overs while rest of the four bowlers have runs at an economy of at least 10.25. Starc and Stoinis were the two wicket takers apart from Hazlewood with two wickets each.

T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit, bowlers star as India beat Australia in Super 8 to enter semis

<p>Rohit Sharma-led Team India has been on a roll in the ongoing T20 World Cup, being held in West Indies and the USA. Along with South Africa, they are the only unbeaten side in the 20-nation tournament and will face Australia in a crucial Super 8 encounter, from Group 1, in St. Lucia on Monday (June 24). A win will help India reach the semifinals and also extend their unbeaten streak to seven games in the tournament (including&nbsp;a washout). The one-time winners can also qualify for the semis even with a loss versus Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From Group 1, India are firm favourites to top the group and qualify ahead. After a loss to Afghanistan, Australia have to beat India at all costs whereas Afghanistan are the third contender. The Afghans face Bangladesh&nbsp;on Tuesday (June 25, IST), after the India-Australia clash, and both sides have a chance to go ahead (with a very slim chance for the Bangla Tigers).</p>

<p>A win or a washout versus the Aussies will confirm India's top-spot finish in the group. If a scenario arises where India, Australia and Afghanistan are tied with four points and the Rohit Sharma-led side's Net Run Rate (NRR) is also severely affected, they will still finish second (their elimination is very unlikely; only if Australia and Afghanistan win by big margins). Thus, <strong>here is decoding who India will face in the semifinals.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-sa-not-going-to-be-brainwashed-by-semifinal-qualification-says-captain-aiden-markram-734567">T20 World Cup: SA not going to be 'brainwashed' by semifinal qualification, says captain Aiden Markram</a></strong></p>

<p>It is South Africa and England who have qualified from Group 2. Proteas topped the group with a thrilling win over co-hosts West Indies&nbsp;on Sunday (June 23, local time). Hence, if India end Group 2 as the toppers, they will face Jos Buttler &amp; Co. in the second semifinal on Thursday (June 27) in Guyana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, if the 2007 winners end second in their group, they will come head-to-head with Aiden Markram-led Proteas.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>If India top Group 1:</strong> India vs England 2nd semifinal, on June 27 in Guyana</p>

<p><strong>If India finish second:</strong> India vs South Africa 2nd semifinal, on June 27 in Guyana</p>


Rohit Sharma-led Team India has been on a roll in the ongoing T20 World Cup, being held in West Indies and the USA. Along with South Africa, they are the only unbeaten side in the 20-nation tournament and will face Australia in a crucial Super 8 encounter, from Group 1, in St.

Rohit Sharma-led Team India has been on a roll in the ongoing T20 World Cup, being held in West Indies and the USA. Along with South Africa, they are the only unbeaten side in the 20-nation tournament and will face Australia in a crucial Super 8 encounter, from Group 1, in St. Lucia on Monday (June 24). A win will help India reach the semifinals and also extend their unbeaten streak to seven games in the tournament (including a washout). The one-time winners can also qualify for the semis even with a loss versus Australia. From Group 1, India are firm favourites to top the group and qualify ahead. After a loss to Afghanistan, Australia have to beat India at all costs whereas Afghanistan are the third contender. The Afghans face Bangladesh on Tuesday (June 25, IST), after the India-Australia clash, and both sides have a chance to go ahead (with a very slim chance for the Bangla Tigers). A win or a washout versus the Aussies will confirm India's top-spot finish in the group. If a scenario arises where India, Australia and Afghanistan are tied with four points and the Rohit Sharma-led side's Net Run Rate (NRR) is also severely affected, they will still finish second (their elimination is very unlikely; only if Australia and Afghanistan win by big margins). Thus, here is decoding who India will face in the semifinals. Also read: T20 World Cup: SA not going to be 'brainwashed' by semifinal qualification, says captain Aiden Markram It is South Africa and England who have qualified from Group 2. Proteas topped the group with a thrilling win over co-hosts West Indies on Sunday (June 23, local time). Hence, if India end Group 2 as the toppers, they will face Jos Buttler & Co. in the second semifinal on Thursday (June 27) in Guyana. On the other hand, if the 2007 winners end second in their group, they will come head-to-head with Aiden Markram-led Proteas. If India top Group 1: India vs England 2nd semifinal, on June 27 in Guyana If India finish second: India vs South Africa 2nd semifinal, on June 27 in Guyana

T20 World Cup 2024: Explained! South Africa or England? Who could be India's opposition in semifinals?

<p>The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team has a chance to knock Australia out of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. With the semis spot on the line and redemption in mind, India will be upbeat to end Australia’s campaign, with their match taking place in St Lucia on Monday (June 24).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, after Australia’s shocking loss at the hands of Afghanistan in the Group A Super 8 clash earlier, the only way they can cruise ahead is by beating India, something Aussie captain Mitchell Marsh is confident about.</p>

<p>Here is the match preview and result prediction of the India vs Australia Super 8 match in T20 WC.</p>

<h2>Match Preview</h2>

<p>India vs Australia is a blockbuster tie any day of the week, and with what is on the line this time, it makes this a grander affair in St. Lucia in Super 8s. Meeting for the first time since the 50-over WC final on November 19 last year, where Australia crushed a billion hopes with a sixth world title, Team India is ready to give it back.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The unbeaten yet far-from-convincing Indian Team has won both games in Super 8s, beating Afghanistan and Bangladesh, respectively, but they are yet to confirm their place in the final four. Although they are sitting at the top of Group A ahead of this marquee clash, mathematically, India can still get ruled out from the semis race.</p>

<p>However, looking at the positives, it begins from the number three position, where Rishabh Pant bats, with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya adding value to the batting order.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are yet to come in handy&nbsp;with the ball, India will rely on its bowling trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and star performer Kuldeep Yadav to hit the final nail in the coffin. &nbsp;</p>

<h3>Australia not ready to bow out yet</h3>

<p>The former champions will not bow down and let this opportunity go to waste.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite losing to Afghanistan, they will still enter this contest as favourites, with a settled unit at the helm waiting to unleash, especially when the chips are down. Considering it is a do-or-die situation for them, Australians are bound to bring their A-game to the forum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, the world cannot wait to witness a contest between Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah, two superb performers from each camp.</p>

<h4>Weather Report –</h4>

<p>Rain will likely interrupt this marquee India vs Australia game in St. Lucia.&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Result Prediction –</h4>

<p>Though Australia will be hungrier to beat India and seal their ticket for the final four, India’s run in this tournament gives them the edge over their mighty nemesis.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –</strong></p>

<p><strong>India –</strong> Rohit Sharma ©, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh</p>

<p><strong>Australia –</strong> Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh ©, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa</p>


The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team has a chance to knock Australia out of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. With the semis spot on the line and redemption in mind, India will be upbeat to end Australia’s campaign, with their match taking place in St Lucia on Monday (June 24).

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team has a chance to knock Australia out of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. With the semis spot on the line and redemption in mind, India will be upbeat to end Australia’s campaign, with their match taking place in St Lucia on Monday (June 24). Meanwhile, after Australia’s shocking loss at the hands of Afghanistan in the Group A Super 8 clash earlier, the only way they can cruise ahead is by beating India, something Aussie captain Mitchell Marsh is confident about. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the India vs Australia Super 8 match in T20 WC. Match Preview India vs Australia is a blockbuster tie any day of the week, and with what is on the line this time, it makes this a grander affair in St. Lucia in Super 8s. Meeting for the first time since the 50-over WC final on November 19 last year, where Australia crushed a billion hopes with a sixth world title, Team India is ready to give it back. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024: Chris Jordan, Jos Buttler blow away USA as England book semi-final spot The unbeaten yet far-from-convincing Indian Team has won both games in Super 8s, beating Afghanistan and Bangladesh, respectively, but they are yet to confirm their place in the final four. Although they are sitting at the top of Group A ahead of this marquee clash, mathematically, India can still get ruled out from the semis race. However, looking at the positives, it begins from the number three position, where Rishabh Pant bats, with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya adding value to the batting order. Though Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are yet to come in handy with the ball, India will rely on its bowling trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and star performer Kuldeep Yadav to hit the final nail in the coffin. Australia not ready to bow out yet The former champions will not bow down and let this opportunity go to waste. Despite losing to Afghanistan, they will still enter this contest as favourites, with a settled unit at the helm waiting to unleash, especially when the chips are down. Considering it is a do-or-die situation for them, Australians are bound to bring their A-game to the forum. Besides, the world cannot wait to witness a contest between Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah, two superb performers from each camp. Weather Report – Rain will likely interrupt this marquee India vs Australia game in St. Lucia. Result Prediction – Though Australia will be hungrier to beat India and seal their ticket for the final four, India’s run in this tournament gives them the edge over their mighty nemesis. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – India – Rohit Sharma ©, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh Australia – Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh ©, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa

T20 World Cup: Team India eye redemption against Australia with semis spot on the line

<p>Australia captain Mitchell Marsh knows that winning their final Super 8 match is the only way to cruise to the 2024 T20 World Cup semis after what transpired in Kingstown against Afghanistan. A shocking 21-run loss at the hands of the Rashid Khan-led Afghan team complicates Australia's final four chances, but Marsh feels good about taking on the spirited and unbeaten Indian Team on Monday in St Lucia.</p>

<p>Afghanistan avenged the 2023 World Cup loss at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai with a stunning win on Sunday (June 23) in the format they have prospered lately. With their performances in this edition blowing the roof off, having beaten New Zealand in the Group Stages earlier, Afghanistan remains in contention for an improbable semis spot.</p>

<p>Speaking to the media after their second Super 8 game, Marsh sounded disappointed with the result, saying they got outplayed across all departments and that it was an off-night for them on the field, which he and his team owned up to.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The lanky all-rounder also spoke about the toss, where, considering the team batting first has won most games in this competition, Australia elected to bowl first.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They got 20 too many. And to be honest, they played a really good game of cricket. We were outplayed tonight. (On not batting first, based on ground stats) We did think about it. A lot of teams have bowled first at this World Cup to get an idea of the surface. Don't think we lost at the toss. It was an off-night for us in the field, and we own that,” Marsh said.</p>

<p>With India next in line, Australia knows they have a mountain to climb. However, Marsh feels that the Aussies having beaten the Men the Blue lately (across formats and on bigger stages) gives them a psychological advantage, and they wish to make the most of this in the do-or-die clash.</p>

<p>“We'll be back next game. It wasn't an easy wicket, but both teams played on this surface. (India next...) First and foremost, it becomes clear for us. We need to win, and no better team to do it against. Full credit to Afghanistan for tonight, and we move on quickly,” he continued.</p>

<h2>Rashid lauds teammates</h2>

<p>With Afghanistan trying as many as eight bowlers, with the match-winner Gulbadin Naib (who picked four for 20) being the eighth one, Captain Rashid feels having a few all-rounders gives him more options and he is happy to make the most of it.</p>

<p>"The beauty of this team is having too many all-rounders gives you options. As a captain, it makes it easy,” Rashid said after a massive win.</p>

<p>Reflecting on his team’s performance, Rashid said they came close to beating Australia twice in the last two years but failed; feeling glad to cross the line this time. The star bowler added this win is&nbsp;for the Afghanistan fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's a massive win for us as a team and as a nation. In the World Cup, beating champions is a great feeling. It's something we missed in the last two years - in the 2023 World Cup and also in 2022 in Australia, where we lacked some runs.</p>

<p>"It is so much important for people at home and for everyone all over the world where Afghans are there. They were badly missing this win. I am sure they would be proud of this and would have enjoyed the game. It is just the beginning for us, big game next, and we have all the chances of making the semis,” he concluded.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Australia captain Mitchell Marsh knows that winning their final Super 8 match is the only way to cruise to the 2024 T20 World Cup semis after what transpired in Kingstown against Afghanistan.

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh knows that winning their final Super 8 match is the only way to cruise to the 2024 T20 World Cup semis after what transpired in Kingstown against Afghanistan. A shocking 21-run loss at the hands of the Rashid Khan-led Afghan team complicates Australia's final four chances, but Marsh feels good about taking on the spirited and unbeaten Indian Team on Monday in St Lucia. Afghanistan avenged the 2023 World Cup loss at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai with a stunning win on Sunday (June 23) in the format they have prospered lately. With their performances in this edition blowing the roof off, having beaten New Zealand in the Group Stages earlier, Afghanistan remains in contention for an improbable semis spot. Speaking to the media after their second Super 8 game, Marsh sounded disappointed with the result, saying they got outplayed across all departments and that it was an off-night for them on the field, which he and his team owned up to. ALSO READ: ‘It’s not an upset’ – Cricket world reacts to Afghanistan’s historic win over Australia in Super 8s of T20 WC The lanky all-rounder also spoke about the toss, where, considering the team batting first has won most games in this competition, Australia elected to bowl first. "They got 20 too many. And to be honest, they played a really good game of cricket. We were outplayed tonight. (On not batting first, based on ground stats) We did think about it. A lot of teams have bowled first at this World Cup to get an idea of the surface. Don't think we lost at the toss. It was an off-night for us in the field, and we own that,” Marsh said. With India next in line, Australia knows they have a mountain to climb. However, Marsh feels that the Aussies having beaten the Men the Blue lately (across formats and on bigger stages) gives them a psychological advantage, and they wish to make the most of this in the do-or-die clash. “We'll be back next game. It wasn't an easy wicket, but both teams played on this surface. (India next...) First and foremost, it becomes clear for us. We need to win, and no better team to do it against. Full credit to Afghanistan for tonight, and we move on quickly,” he continued. Rashid lauds teammates With Afghanistan trying as many as eight bowlers, with the match-winner Gulbadin Naib (who picked four for 20) being the eighth one, Captain Rashid feels having a few all-rounders gives him more options and he is happy to make the most of it. "The beauty of this team is having too many all-rounders gives you options. As a captain, it makes it easy,” Rashid said after a massive win. Reflecting on his team’s performance, Rashid said they came close to beating Australia twice in the last two years but failed; feeling glad to cross the line this time. The star bowler added this win is for the Afghanistan fans. "It's a massive win for us as a team and as a nation. In the World Cup, beating champions is a great feeling. It's something we missed in the last two years - in the 2023 World Cup and also in 2022 in Australia, where we lacked some runs. "It is so much important for people at home and for everyone all over the world where Afghans are there. They were badly missing this win. I am sure they would be proud of this and would have enjoyed the game. It is just the beginning for us, big game next, and we have all the chances of making the semis,” he concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

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