Australian batter Travis Head has backed India's regular captain Rohit Sharma for opting out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opening Test, which kicks off on Nov. 22 in Perth, due to paternity leave.

I would've done the same: Travis Head backs Rohit Sharma's decision to skip Perth Test for paternity leave

Former opener David Warner feels 'worried' for Australian cricket' ahead of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) as he feels under-fire Virat Kohli will come good in the marquee series Down Under.

Genuinely worried for Australian cricket: David Warner backs under-fire Kohli to come good in BGT 2024/25

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

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

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

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

India’s star batter Virat Kohli has completed 366 days since his last international hundred, one year to date since his famous knock against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium to help the Men in Blue reach the final of the ODI World Cup.

Virat Kohli completes one year since his last international hundred, could he end the drought in BGT?

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke isn't sure if the upcoming India-Australia Test series will be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's last tour of Australia. However, if it is so, Clarke opined that it will be due to retirement as the duo 'won't be dropped'.

If it is their last time in Australia, it will be retirement: Clarke on Rohit-Kohli, backs duo for BGT 2024/25

Ahead of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), former South Africa spinner Paul Adams reckoned that Nathan Lyon has a more 'complete game' than arch-rival R Ashwin.

BGT 2024/25: Nathan Lyon is a more 'complete bowler' than R Ashwin - Former SA spinner's BIG claim

With Border-Gavaskar Trophy just around the corner, a spicy and lively pitch awaits India at Perth, the venue of the first Test, which starts November 22. Usually, the Gabba in Brisbane hosts the opening game of the Australian summer, but Cricket Australia has decided to go with Perth this time.

BGT 2024-25: 'This is Australia...,' Perth curator warns India of lively pitch for 1st Test

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin thinks that India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal won't be able to stand pace bowling at Perth during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

BGT 2024-25: Former Aussie player thinks Yashasvi Jaiswal won't be 'able to stand up to pacers' | Here's Why

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has explained the decision to pick rookie all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of Shardul Thakur for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

BGT 2024-25: 'He will deliver for us,' India head coach Gautam Gambhir backs Nitish Reddy to come through

India have a stern task against Australia in the upcoming 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, starting on Nov. 22 in Perth. Ahead of the series, India have a lot of concerns with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not being at their usual best.

Players like Rohit and Virat are...: Ex-BCCI chief selector on under fire Indian duo before Australia Tests

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels Mohammed Shami's absence will be a 'huge loss' for India in the upcoming 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) starting on Nov.

BGT 2024/25: ‘Players will tell you...,’ Ponting feels Shami’s absence is ‘real chink in the armour for India’

Former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar lashed out at India head coach Gautam Gambhir following his press conference on Monday (Nov 11). Ahead of his departure to Australia, where India play five Tests starting on November 22, Gambhir faced a barrage of questions from the media, in Mumbai, and answered on India's recent Test series humiliation versus New Zealand, captain Rohit Sharma's availability for Australia series opener, poor form of Virat Kohli, social media trolls, etc.

Manjrekar urges 'BCCI to keep Gautam Gambhir away from pressers', says 'he doesn't have right demeanour...'

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed that pacer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side in the first Border-Gavaskar Test in Perth if regular skipper Rohit Sharma isn't available.

BGT 2024-25: India coach Gautam Gambhir offers update on Rohit Sharma's availability for Perth Test

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says that India's whitewash at home against New Zealand has shown their vulnerability against spin. India's 0-3 loss vs New Zealand earlier this month was their first-ever clean sweep at home in a Test series.

'It's the IPL,' says ex-Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting on reason behind India's vulnerability against spin

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar thinks that the current Indian team is in panic mode following a whitewash against New Zealand in the home Test series. India's 0-3 loss vs New Zealand earlier this month was their first-ever clean sweep at home in a Test series.

BGT 2024-25: 'There's some fascination,' Ex-India batter not in favour of KL Rahul replacing Rohit in 1st Test

Australia have announced the squad for the first Border-Gavaskar Test against India starting November 22 in Perth. The Aussie have decided to go with Nathan McSweeney for the opening slot alongside Usman Khawaja, putting rumours of 'who's going to be David Warner's successor' to rest.

BGT 2024/25: Australia announce 13-man squad for Perth Test, name THIS player as David Warner's successor

Indian batters had yet another bad day at the office in the ongoing second unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A in Melbourne. At Stumps on Day 2, India A are 73/5 and lead by 11 runs with five wickets in hand in their second innings.

India tour of Australia: Batters fail to deliver at MCG as India A sit on the brink of defeat

With little over two weeks to go for the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Australia captain Michael Clarke has questioned the Indian team’s mentality, starting mind games before the high-voltage series.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ex-Aussie skipper Michael Clarke questions India's mentality, says 'they are so...'

After India's humiliating Test series whitewash against New Zealand, captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that he is 'not sure' of his availability for the Australia series opener in Perth.

BGT 2024/25: More miseries for India? Rohit Sharma 'not sure' of his participation in Perth Test

Former Australia skipper Tim Paine has said it was Cheteshwar Pujara and not Rishabh Pant who won India the Test series last time in Australia. The comments come during the build up of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series which starts November 22 in Perth, Australia.

Not Rishabh Pant! Former Aussie skipper Tim Paine says THIS batter helped India win on last tour

Australia skipper Pat Cummins believes that the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series against India is an important one and there's no reason Australian should not do well in the five Tests.

'Always expect us to do well,' says Aussie skipper Pat Cummins ahead of home BGT vs India

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali tore into the Indian cricket team batters following their struggle in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand. India batters suffered multiple collapses, including one being all out for 46 in the first Test in Bengaluru.

'Got exposed,' Former Pakistan player tears into India batters following series loss vs New Zealand

India pacer Harshit Rana is 'proud of himself' after being named in the squad for the upcoming five-Test Australia tour which starts November 22. Rana is one of the five pacers along with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna.

'Proud of myself,' says pacer Harshit Rana after being named in India's squad for Australia Tests