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I am seeing some reports on Dhruv Jurel's inclusion in India's playing XI for the first BGT Test as a pure-batter.
It means Pant is the keeper and KL is not playing. RIGHT??
It means Pant is the keeper and KL is not playing. RIGHT??
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Kl selection is for opener slot.it depends on Rohit's availability.
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As per reports:
Rohit Sharma will travel with the Indian team to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but his participation in the first Test remains uncertain due to personal reasons. The BCCI has included Abhimanyu Easwaran as a backup, and KL Rahul could open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal if Rohit is unavailable.
The team is also dealing with the aftermath of a 0-3 defeat to New Zealand, with a six-hour review meeting held to discuss the performance and future strategies
Rohit Sharma will travel with the Indian team to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but his participation in the first Test remains uncertain due to personal reasons. The BCCI has included Abhimanyu Easwaran as a backup, and KL Rahul could open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal if Rohit is unavailable.
The team is also dealing with the aftermath of a 0-3 defeat to New Zealand, with a six-hour review meeting held to discuss the performance and future strategies
Nothing is uncertain as Ritika delivery date is around 18,19 and 20th November if Rohit wanted to not play 1st test ,he would have not travelling with Indian team . he is going to play 1st test then may return to india for few days as gap between 1st and 2nd test is 9 day's .
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‘I’m ready to go’: Marcus Harris puts hand up for vacancy with stellar knock as India rue contentious call
Australia A is on track for a series sweep over India A after another eventful day at the MCG as opener Marcus Harris pressed his case for a Test recall with a gritty fifty.
The tourists are 5-73 with an 11-run lead at stumps on day two, with Dhruv Jurel (19*) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (9*) unbeaten overnight.
After a promising start, India A lost five quick wickets in the evening session with Australia A seamers Nathan McAndrew and Beau Webster each snaring two scalps.
Meanwhile, India A opener KL Rahul was left red-faced after leaving a delivery from spinner Corey Rocchiccioli that bowled him through his legs.
The hosts were without Queensland seamer Michael Neser, who was unavailable due to injury.
Earlier, the Australians were bowled out for 223, taking a lead of 62 runs into the second innings.
Test hopeful Harris put in a stellar performance in his bid to become Australia’s second opener this summer, making a fine 74 amid tough conditions on day two.
The Victorian opener brought up his 47th first-class fifty on Friday afternoon — but on 48 not out, survived a desperate appeal from the tourists off spinner Tanush Kotian.
Coming from around the wicket as a right-arm off-spinner, Kotian bowled a stock off-break to Harris, drifting in to the left-hander before turning sharply.
The ball ended up in the hands of first slip — but it was unclear whether it ricocheted off Harris’ edge, or thigh guard.
The umpire’s non-decision didn’t go down well with India A, who were adamant it had found the edge of the Kookaburra blade.
“I hit my pad on the way through,” Harris told reporters at stumps.
“We watched the replay. The boys said they watched it 20 times and couldn’t really tell.
“God’s honest truth I wasn’t sure (if I’d hit it).
“It just went my way.”
Nonetheless, Harris brought up his fifty a couple of balls later — and has now given Australian selectors plenty to think about in the coming days.
His 74 runs came off 138 balls, and produced five boundaries — with the 32-year-old looking particularly comfortable when flicking off his pads or outside off to the off-spin of Kotian.
In many ways, Harris’ score is the equivalent of close to, if not a century given the pitch’s greener nature and heavy overhead conditions for most of his innings; not to mention some accurate seam bowling from India A.
Asked it he’d done enough to get to Perth, Harris replied: “I don’t know.
“I feel like I’ve been batting well, but so have lots of other people.
“If I get called upon I feel like I’m ready to go. If I don’t, then so be it.
“I feel pretty well-equipped. I think maybe if I was in this position 12 months ago, I probably wouldn’t have been able to perform the way I have at the start of this season. My results last year probably said that. So I’ve been proud of that.”
Earlier in the day amid Australia A’s middle-order collapse, Indian bowler Prasidh Kirshna approached umpire Gerard Abood in the 28th over — seemingly hopeful of a ball change in similar scenes to last weeks’ tour game where emotions boiled over.
Abood looked to be unfazed by the question, asking them to continue playing.
“(Looks like they’re) talking about a bit of potential mud on the ball; making sure it’s okay to get it out of the seam,” former Australian player Rob Quiney said on commentary.
“Krishna’s not happy full stop.
“I’m not sure if it’s an aesthetics thing.”
The following ball, Harris defended the ball straight back to Krishna, where the left-arm bowler then wildly threw the ball back in Harris’ direction, resulting in two overthrows.
“A bit of frustration, and it was interesting in the build up to that ball when the ball was given to him there … he wanted the umpire to have a second look at it,” Quiney added.
Harris resumed play on Friday morning on 26 not out as the only unbeaten Test hopeful, with fellow contenders Nathan McSweeney (14 runs) and Cameron Bancroft (3) dismissed late on day one.
Prodigy Sam Konstas joined Harris out in the middle, but fell LBW in the second over of the day for three — before his state teammate Ollie Davies departed for 13 after a rogue attempt to hoick over mid-on.
Tasmanian all-rounder Beau Webster also came and went quickly, nicking off to second slip for five.
It was Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson who finally helped Harris stop the run of wicket, putting on 68 for the sixth wicket with the opener before departing for 30.
Australia A begun day two at 2-53, having bowled out India A for just 161 on a juicy MCG wicket thanks to a golden four-wicket haul from Neser.
And while a lower leg injury may appear a slight setback for his international ambitions this summer, both Neser and Scott Boland have been lauded by Australia A teammate Beau Webster for their ‘world-class’ attributes.
Dhruv Jurel was the sole performer with the bat for India A on the opening day’s play, hitting a patient 80 off 186 balls.
Play has started half an hour early today at 10am local time, after rain brought a premature end to yesterday’s play.
‘I’m ready to go’: Marcus Harris puts hand up for vacancy with stellar knock as India rue contentious call
‘I’m ready to go’: Forgotten opener’s push for Test vacancy as Indians rue dubious call
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Australian men’s squad for NRMA Insurance Perth Test
The National Selection Panel (NSP) has named a 13-player men’s squad for the first NRMA Insurance Test match against India in Perth.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: Chair of Selectors George Bailey and batter Nathan McSweeney will be available to media at 10am AEDT today in Melbourne, by the Dennis Lillee Statue at the MCG.
Australia plays five Tests against India in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Australia:
Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) (c)
Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club)
Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club)
Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club)
Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) (vc)
Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club)
Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club)
Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club)
Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club)
Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club)
Nathan McSweeney (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club)
Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) (vc)
Mitchell Starc (NSW/Manly Warringah Cricket Club)
Chair of Selectors George Bailey said: “Nathan has displayed the attributes we believe will equip him well for Test cricket along with a strong recent record in domestic cricket.
“His performances for South Australia and Australia A weighed in his favour and supports our view he is ready for the opportunity at Test level.
“Similarly, Josh has been in great touch in the Sheffield Shield competition and deserves his place in his first Test squad.
“Scott has been a top-level performer when given the opportunity at Test level and remains a valued member of the squad.
“The squad is balanced and provides Andrew and Pat the options required for what shapes as a captivating series.”
The National Selection Panel (NSP) has named a 13-player men’s squad for the first NRMA Insurance Test match against India in Perth.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: Chair of Selectors George Bailey and batter Nathan McSweeney will be available to media at 10am AEDT today in Melbourne, by the Dennis Lillee Statue at the MCG.
Australia plays five Tests against India in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Australia:
Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) (c)
Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club)
Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club)
Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club)
Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) (vc)
Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club)
Usman Khawaja (QLD/Valley District Cricket Club)
Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club)
Nathan Lyon (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club)
Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club)
Nathan McSweeney (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club)
Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) (vc)
Mitchell Starc (NSW/Manly Warringah Cricket Club)
Chair of Selectors George Bailey said: “Nathan has displayed the attributes we believe will equip him well for Test cricket along with a strong recent record in domestic cricket.
“His performances for South Australia and Australia A weighed in his favour and supports our view he is ready for the opportunity at Test level.
“Similarly, Josh has been in great touch in the Sheffield Shield competition and deserves his place in his first Test squad.
“Scott has been a top-level performer when given the opportunity at Test level and remains a valued member of the squad.
“The squad is balanced and provides Andrew and Pat the options required for what shapes as a captivating series.”
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Cricket aus wants to throw Marcus Harris under the bus for monetary benefits I guess .After Harris did a Stuart broad ,this video will haunt him forever .Bucknor will be proud
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Looking at this game, both India and Australia will have their work cut out against the pacers.
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Ponting backs India pacer to step up as captain in Rohit’s absence against Australia
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes Jasprit Bumrah has the smarts to operate as both a bowler and a captain during the much-anticipated Test series against Australia.
With the Indian captain Rohit Sharma having stated that he is ‘not sure’ of his availability for the first Test against Australia in Perth later this month, Bumrah is among the likely contenders to lead the team in his stead – the pacer has once previously captained the side, against England in Birmingham in 2022.
ICC Hall of Famer Ponting believes the 30-year-old is experienced enough to take the dual responsibility as the skipper and the leader of India’s pace unit, and cited the example of the current Australian captain Pat Cummins to make a case for the Indian quick.
“Yeah, that (captaincy) is probably the hardest thing for him,” Ponting said on the ICC Review. “I think that was always the question on Pat Cummins when he became the Australian Test captain as well. How much is he going to bowl himself? Is he going to bowl himself too much? Is he not going to bowl himself enough?
“But someone as experienced as Jasprit will understand the times when he needs to be bowling, when he needs to have a spell.”
Ponting also believes that Bumrah would benefit as a captain by the presence of experienced campaigners in India’s Test squad for Australia.
In the 18-member group are the likes of Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rishabh Pant, all of whom were part of India’s last two Test series triumphs in Australia in 2018/19 and 2020/21.
“In that Indian team, there's a lot of experience around him,” said Ponting.
“And it's really important, I think, that you use the experience around you even when you are the captain, and just ask the appropriate questions at the right time because no matter how much cricket we've played, we're not always going to be right.”
It was the presence of stalwarts such as Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer around him in the Australian team, Ponting admits, that helped him during his spell as captain.
“I liked to ask the questions of Gilchrist, Hayden, and Langer,” he said. “Ask them where they thought the game was, and what we needed to do.
“At the end of the day, as a captain, you're the one that's making that final decision, but whatever advice you can get along the way can only be good.”
In terms of the pressure on Bumrah as the pace spearhead, Ponting believes the 30-year-old will ‘thrive’ in it, with a place in next year’s final at stake in the five-match Test series.
“Guys like that tend to thrive on the extra pressure and the responsibility,” said Ponting. “He's always been the leader of the attack for a long time anyway. Whether that's red ball, T20 or ODIs, he's the main man.”
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Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes Jasprit Bumrah has the smarts to operate as both a bowler and a captain during the much-anticipated Test series against Australia.
With the Indian captain Rohit Sharma having stated that he is ‘not sure’ of his availability for the first Test against Australia in Perth later this month, Bumrah is among the likely contenders to lead the team in his stead – the pacer has once previously captained the side, against England in Birmingham in 2022.
ICC Hall of Famer Ponting believes the 30-year-old is experienced enough to take the dual responsibility as the skipper and the leader of India’s pace unit, and cited the example of the current Australian captain Pat Cummins to make a case for the Indian quick.
“Yeah, that (captaincy) is probably the hardest thing for him,” Ponting said on the ICC Review. “I think that was always the question on Pat Cummins when he became the Australian Test captain as well. How much is he going to bowl himself? Is he going to bowl himself too much? Is he not going to bowl himself enough?
“But someone as experienced as Jasprit will understand the times when he needs to be bowling, when he needs to have a spell.”
Ponting also believes that Bumrah would benefit as a captain by the presence of experienced campaigners in India’s Test squad for Australia.
In the 18-member group are the likes of Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rishabh Pant, all of whom were part of India’s last two Test series triumphs in Australia in 2018/19 and 2020/21.
“In that Indian team, there's a lot of experience around him,” said Ponting.
“And it's really important, I think, that you use the experience around you even when you are the captain, and just ask the appropriate questions at the right time because no matter how much cricket we've played, we're not always going to be right.”
It was the presence of stalwarts such as Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer around him in the Australian team, Ponting admits, that helped him during his spell as captain.
“I liked to ask the questions of Gilchrist, Hayden, and Langer,” he said. “Ask them where they thought the game was, and what we needed to do.
“At the end of the day, as a captain, you're the one that's making that final decision, but whatever advice you can get along the way can only be good.”
In terms of the pressure on Bumrah as the pace spearhead, Ponting believes the 30-year-old will ‘thrive’ in it, with a place in next year’s final at stake in the five-match Test series.
“Guys like that tend to thrive on the extra pressure and the responsibility,” said Ponting. “He's always been the leader of the attack for a long time anyway. Whether that's red ball, T20 or ODIs, he's the main man.”
Ponting backs India pacer to step up as captain in Rohit’s absence against Australia
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes Jasprit Bumrah has the smarts to operate as both a bowler and a captain during the much-anticipated Test series against Australia.
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Virat Kohli arrives in Perth ahead of 1st Test vs Australia: Squad coming in batches
Star India cricketer Virat Kohli arrived in Perth ahead of the 1st Test vs Australia as part of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. The 36-year-old was the first one among the jumbo India squad to land in Australia. He quickly whisked away after landing at the Perth airport and will soon be in his practice mode for the all-important series. The Indian team is leaving in two batches for the Border Gavaskar series. As per reports, the Indian team will begin their training at the WACA ground from Tuesday ahead of the Perth Test. However, the venue is on lockdown in a bid to keep the Indian camp strictly behind closed doors.
The first set of batch included players like Shubman Gill, Akash deep, Washington Sundar, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mohammad Siraj, who are en route to Australia alongside the coaching staff. Meanwhile, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed a pre-departure press-conference in Mumbai on November 11. The next batch is set to fly out today, Monday. However, India Today learnt that the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, did not travel with the team and might stay back in India due to the birth of his 2nd child. Uncertainty remains over Rohit's participation in 1st Test and Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side in his absence, as informed by Gambhir.
Kohli was spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai late at night on Sunday. Kohli was accompanied by his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, and their children, Vamika and Akaay Kohli. As they stepped out of their car, Kohli requested the paparazzi not to take pictures of Anushka and the kids, emphasising their preference for privacy. However, Kohli himself obliged and posed for photos with the media before heading inside the airport.
Gambhir has backed senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after criticism from former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. Notably, Ponting recently commented on Kohli's form, saying that any other player wouldn't have survived in the team had he scored just two hundreds in five years. Kohli will be aiming to roar back to form vs Australia after a not-so impressive outing in the home Test series.
Virat Kohli arrives in Perth ahead of 1st Test, squad coming in batches
Virat Kohli landed in Perth ahead of the 1st Test vs Australia, starting November 22. The jumbo squad left in two batches and Kohli was the first Indian player to arrive in Australia.
He wants a red carpet treatmentVirat Kohli arrives in Perth ahead of 1st Test vs Australia: Squad coming in batches
Star India cricketer Virat Kohli arrived in Perth ahead of the 1st Test vs Australia as part of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. The 36-year-old was the first one among the jumbo India squad to land in Australia. He quickly whisked away after landing at the Perth airport and will soon be in his practice mode for the all-important series. The Indian team is leaving in two batches for the Border Gavaskar series. As per reports, the Indian team will begin their training at the WACA ground from Tuesday ahead of the Perth Test. However, the venue is on lockdown in a bid to keep the Indian camp strictly behind closed doors.
The first set of batch included players like Shubman Gill, Akash deep, Washington Sundar, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mohammad Siraj, who are en route to Australia alongside the coaching staff. Meanwhile, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed a pre-departure press-conference in Mumbai on November 11. The next batch is set to fly out today, Monday. However, India Today learnt that the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, did not travel with the team and might stay back in India due to the birth of his 2nd child. Uncertainty remains over Rohit's participation in 1st Test and Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side in his absence, as informed by Gambhir.
Kohli was spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai late at night on Sunday. Kohli was accompanied by his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, and their children, Vamika and Akaay Kohli. As they stepped out of their car, Kohli requested the paparazzi not to take pictures of Anushka and the kids, emphasising their preference for privacy. However, Kohli himself obliged and posed for photos with the media before heading inside the airport.
Gambhir has backed senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after criticism from former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. Notably, Ponting recently commented on Kohli's form, saying that any other player wouldn't have survived in the team had he scored just two hundreds in five years. Kohli will be aiming to roar back to form vs Australia after a not-so impressive outing in the home Test series.
Virat Kohli arrives in Perth ahead of 1st Test, squad coming in batches
Virat Kohli landed in Perth ahead of the 1st Test vs Australia, starting November 22. The jumbo squad left in two batches and Kohli was the first Indian player to arrive in Australia.www.indiatoday.in
Guy who averages 30 in the last 5 years. Please welcome him lads.
Clap your hands.
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Of all the wickets in Australia, Perth always feels like the most challenging one for visiting teams. Four matches have been played at this ground and Australia have won them all by convincing margins.
And by the looks of it, its going to be another spicy wicket with plenty of pace and bounce.
And by the looks of it, its going to be another spicy wicket with plenty of pace and bounce.
Shami will feature in the encounter against Madhya Pradesh in Indore which starts on Wednesday, November 13.
India should include shami for BGT after proving his fitness .this is long series and 2nd test starting date is 6 Dec.
He can easily fit for 2nd test .
India should include shami for BGT after proving his fitness .this is long series and 2nd test starting date is 6 Dec.
He can easily fit for 2nd test .
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We can escape siraj atrocities or bumrah can get rest
I guess he did get a big welcome from the local newspapers!
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The start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is still a few days away but a war seems to have begun between Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting. The India head coach didn't take Ponting's comments on under-fire Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma well, suggesting the former Australia skipper to stick to his own team.
Now, Ponting too has shared his reaction on the comments made by Gambhir in the press conference ahead of the team's flight to Australia, calling the India head coach a '*****ly character'.
"I was surprised to read the reaction but knowing the coach, Gautam Gambhir ... he's quite a *****ly character, so I'm not surprised it was him who said something back," Ponting said on 7News.
Ponting also clarified that his comments on Virat weren't meant as an insult or criticism by any means. The Australia legend feels the India star will regain his lost form and deliver Down Under, a region where he has done well previously as well.
"In no way was it a dig at him (Kohli). I actually followed it up by saying he's played well in Australia and he'll be keen to bounce back over here...If you ask Virat, I'm sure he would be a little bit concerned that he hasn't been able to make the same amount of hundreds as he has in previous years," he said.
Now, Ponting too has shared his reaction on the comments made by Gambhir in the press conference ahead of the team's flight to Australia, calling the India head coach a '*****ly character'.
"I was surprised to read the reaction but knowing the coach, Gautam Gambhir ... he's quite a *****ly character, so I'm not surprised it was him who said something back," Ponting said on 7News.
Ponting also clarified that his comments on Virat weren't meant as an insult or criticism by any means. The Australia legend feels the India star will regain his lost form and deliver Down Under, a region where he has done well previously as well.
"In no way was it a dig at him (Kohli). I actually followed it up by saying he's played well in Australia and he'll be keen to bounce back over here...If you ask Virat, I'm sure he would be a little bit concerned that he hasn't been able to make the same amount of hundreds as he has in previous years," he said.
"So it's amazing how little things can get cut up, but he's a class player and he's played well in Australia in the past."
Gambhir was informed of Ponting's comments by a reporter during a pre-series press conference on Monday. He gave a sharp reply to the Australia great's remarks on Kohli and Rohit.
"What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?" Gambhir had said. "He should think about Australian cricket. I don't have any concerns. They (Kohli and Rohit) are incredibly tough men; they've achieved a lot for Indian cricket and are going to achieve a lot in future as well."
Gambhir's comments in the presser came after Ponting had questioned Kohli's place in the team over poor Test form.
"I saw a stat the other day about Virat. It said he's only scored two Test hundreds in the last five years. That didn't seem right to me, but if that is accurate, then that's a concern," Ponting had said. "There probably wouldn't be anyone else still playing international cricket as a top-order batsman who's only scored two Test match hundreds in five years."
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Gambhir was informed of Ponting's comments by a reporter during a pre-series press conference on Monday. He gave a sharp reply to the Australia great's remarks on Kohli and Rohit.
"What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?" Gambhir had said. "He should think about Australian cricket. I don't have any concerns. They (Kohli and Rohit) are incredibly tough men; they've achieved a lot for Indian cricket and are going to achieve a lot in future as well."
Gambhir's comments in the presser came after Ponting had questioned Kohli's place in the team over poor Test form.
"I saw a stat the other day about Virat. It said he's only scored two Test hundreds in the last five years. That didn't seem right to me, but if that is accurate, then that's a concern," Ponting had said. "There probably wouldn't be anyone else still playing international cricket as a top-order batsman who's only scored two Test match hundreds in five years."
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Ricky Ponting didn't hold back on Gautam Gambhir's criticism, calling the India head coach a '*****ly character'.
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It's just like the old days!
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Err Ponting should have made the headlines with this: 'Why is Virat Kohli in the Indian test side' ?The start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is still a few days away but a war seems to have begun between Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting. The India head coach didn't take Ponting's comments on under-fire Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma well, suggesting the former Australia skipper to stick to his own team.
Now, Ponting too has shared his reaction on the comments made by Gambhir in the press conference ahead of the team's flight to Australia, calling the India head coach a '*****ly character'.
"I was surprised to read the reaction but knowing the coach, Gautam Gambhir ... he's quite a *****ly character, so I'm not surprised it was him who said something back," Ponting said on 7News.
Ponting also clarified that his comments on Virat weren't meant as an insult or criticism by any means. The Australia legend feels the India star will regain his lost form and deliver Down Under, a region where he has done well previously as well.
"In no way was it a dig at him (Kohli). I actually followed it up by saying he's played well in Australia and he'll be keen to bounce back over here...If you ask Virat, I'm sure he would be a little bit concerned that he hasn't been able to make the same amount of hundreds as he has in previous years," he said.
"So it's amazing how little things can get cut up, but he's a class player and he's played well in Australia in the past."
Gambhir was informed of Ponting's comments by a reporter during a pre-series press conference on Monday. He gave a sharp reply to the Australia great's remarks on Kohli and Rohit.
"What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?" Gambhir had said. "He should think about Australian cricket. I don't have any concerns. They (Kohli and Rohit) are incredibly tough men; they've achieved a lot for Indian cricket and are going to achieve a lot in future as well."
Gambhir's comments in the presser came after Ponting had questioned Kohli's place in the team over poor Test form.
"I saw a stat the other day about Virat. It said he's only scored two Test hundreds in the last five years. That didn't seem right to me, but if that is accurate, then that's a concern," Ponting had said. "There probably wouldn't be anyone else still playing international cricket as a top-order batsman who's only scored two Test match hundreds in five years."
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Ricky Ponting didn't hold back on Gautam Gambhir's criticism, calling the India head coach a '*****ly character'.
Its was gauti fault . Ponting was right in his assessment.The start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is still a few days away but a war seems to have begun between Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting. The India head coach didn't take Ponting's comments on under-fire Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma well, suggesting the former Australia skipper to stick to his own team.
Now, Ponting too has shared his reaction on the comments made by Gambhir in the press conference ahead of the team's flight to Australia, calling the India head coach a '*****ly character'.
"I was surprised to read the reaction but knowing the coach, Gautam Gambhir ... he's quite a *****ly character, so I'm not surprised it was him who said something back," Ponting said on 7News.
Ponting also clarified that his comments on Virat weren't meant as an insult or criticism by any means. The Australia legend feels the India star will regain his lost form and deliver Down Under, a region where he has done well previously as well.
"In no way was it a dig at him (Kohli). I actually followed it up by saying he's played well in Australia and he'll be keen to bounce back over here...If you ask Virat, I'm sure he would be a little bit concerned that he hasn't been able to make the same amount of hundreds as he has in previous years," he said.
"So it's amazing how little things can get cut up, but he's a class player and he's played well in Australia in the past."
Gambhir was informed of Ponting's comments by a reporter during a pre-series press conference on Monday. He gave a sharp reply to the Australia great's remarks on Kohli and Rohit.
"What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?" Gambhir had said. "He should think about Australian cricket. I don't have any concerns. They (Kohli and Rohit) are incredibly tough men; they've achieved a lot for Indian cricket and are going to achieve a lot in future as well."
Gambhir's comments in the presser came after Ponting had questioned Kohli's place in the team over poor Test form.
"I saw a stat the other day about Virat. It said he's only scored two Test hundreds in the last five years. That didn't seem right to me, but if that is accurate, then that's a concern," Ponting had said. "There probably wouldn't be anyone else still playing international cricket as a top-order batsman who's only scored two Test match hundreds in five years."
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Ricky Ponting didn't hold back on Gautam Gambhir's criticism, calling the India head coach a '*****ly character'.
Why the hell Gautam said ' who is ponting '? Ponting is legend and can share his view
Why was Gautam talking about Pakistan player's or every others during World cup 2023 ?
I was really annoyed with Gautam Gambhir statement.
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Gambhir should stay away from press conferences.His approach seems to be suited not for Man management but for man handling
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Wow they really want to milk it.Not bothered about hindi commentary when pak was in aus (last year )but doing all kind of enough hype for moolah this time
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He can do it in Aus not elsewhere.
BGT has the taken the status of best test series in World cricket .
BGT> Ashes . Who care about Pakistan test series in australia where they don't even drawn a single test since 1995 .
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Ashes > BGT
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Lol bro , are you into getting Pak posters riled up
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Lol he knows he will lose it that’s why he is talking.
In few weeks he will become the worst test coach for India beating Duncan Fletcher.
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Australian media .
I replied to @Vikram1989 and he said No one bothered about Hindi/ Urdu commentary during pakistan tour of Australia ( Test )
But i stated the facts as no one care about Pakistan test series in australia knowing the result already - a whitewash.
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Chappel says hi
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It's not about whitewash but revenue. Aussies did not cared even for that miniscule.Any how here channel 7 shows news for 30 mnts and asks users to use different channel to irk an immersed Audience.I hope they don't create such drama in the hindi channel where mostly our elders will watch.I replied to @Vikram1989
But i stated the facts as no one care about Pakistan test series in australia knowing the result already - a whitewash.
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In Tests Chappel wasn’t as bad…
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Issue was every player was in prime form/age and he made a mess with his nonsense.Atleast Fletcher got mostly washed up seniors like gambhir and he tried to build.one more issue was we had mostly sena tours in his period .Dhoni too did not bothered much about Tests /pace bowlers for sena tours after 2011 victory.
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Greg only messed up Sachin no one else, we had to lose 2007 wc to win the T20 wc, the tough decisions 2007-11 could be taken because Greg Chappel exposed Ganguly who wasn’t good enough for any format.
If someone had done that to Dhoni maybe we could had had one more ICC trophy.
Result is matter the most . results earn the respect and its showing now how Australians ( Media/ fans / ex players) are treat Virat Kohli and team india
Forget about Virat ,heck they even name newbies jaiswal as " new king" . Previous Australia generation didn't even take any newbie players seriously.
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I just hope jaiswal don't become like another king from pak.He needs to score good to earn respect from all .He will have to face music in next eng series too .Tough 2 test tours ahead for him and Gill.
I don't have much hopes because he has some weakness,he has played away from his body to balls moving away from him, resulting in edges behind. Cummins and Hazlewood are going to target his weakness.
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Ravi Ashwin during interview with Australian sports media outlet:
"Steve Smith is especially fascinating as a player against spin. He has a unique technique, even playing fast bowling."
"But with spin, I think he came in with sound game plans and sound preparations, and yeah, he used to execute it come what may. And over the years, I've found ways and means to break it down."
"His time at Delhi Capitals, his time at RPSG, all these net sessions that I've seen him go about his business gave me an insight as to how he prepares and what he likes and doesn't like."
"Steve Smith is especially fascinating as a player against spin. He has a unique technique, even playing fast bowling."
"But with spin, I think he came in with sound game plans and sound preparations, and yeah, he used to execute it come what may. And over the years, I've found ways and means to break it down."
"His time at Delhi Capitals, his time at RPSG, all these net sessions that I've seen him go about his business gave me an insight as to how he prepares and what he likes and doesn't like."
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Gill to miss the first test following a thumb injury in practice. A door opened for Jurel?
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Pat Cummins speaking in a media conference:
"I am a big fan of Bumrah. He is a fantastic bowler and can play a big role for India in the series. He's one of the guys who has played a lot of cricket in Australia."
"They (Rahane and Pujara) both scored some really important innings. It was always great playing against Pujara. He was one of those guys who never really felt like he was getting away from you. But then he would bat, and bat, and bat, and bat."
"I always really enjoyed the contest against him. Some days he won, other days I won. So, it's going to feel a bit different without him."
"I am a big fan of Bumrah. He is a fantastic bowler and can play a big role for India in the series. He's one of the guys who has played a lot of cricket in Australia."
"They (Rahane and Pujara) both scored some really important innings. It was always great playing against Pujara. He was one of those guys who never really felt like he was getting away from you. But then he would bat, and bat, and bat, and bat."
"I always really enjoyed the contest against him. Some days he won, other days I won. So, it's going to feel a bit different without him."
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In the back of mind I seriously hope princess kohli flops big time, if by chance he has a good tour in Aus, then he will stick around in the side for atleast another 2 years wasting spots for youngsters.
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Best of all gaikwad may debut in place of opening and ddp in placeof gill as per cb.it seems gaikwad was water tight with his defence as per cb (?)
Ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, the Australian players were asked if given a chance which Indian player will they slot into the Australian team. While the likes of Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head picked at least one player, skipper Pat Cummins said no one in the Indian team will slot into this Aussie side.
“No one,” Cummins said when he was posed with the question by Fox Cricket.
“It’d be a pretty strong batting lineup having Smith, Marnus and Virat in your top order,” Lyon said while Marsh picked Rishabh Pant.
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Do you agree with Cummins? I think this is highly disrespectful to our Bhartiya players. I can name atleast 5 of our boys that can cakewalk into this Aussie team.
What you all think?
“No one,” Cummins said when he was posed with the question by Fox Cricket.
“It’d be a pretty strong batting lineup having Smith, Marnus and Virat in your top order,” Lyon said while Marsh picked Rishabh Pant.
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Do you agree with Cummins? I think this is highly disrespectful to our Bhartiya players. I can name atleast 5 of our boys that can cakewalk into this Aussie team.
What you all think?
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He is not going to openly say Pant is better than Carey lol He is the captain of the side. I backed Babar for saying he would back Naseem over bumrah in the last over.
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Kohli at this rate is not an option at all.Bumrah can step in for hazlewood .jadeja/washi/aswin are lot better than Lyon when both aspects are combined.
Cummins is arrogant and when a broadcaster were asked about who will be your four Semifinals team for World T20 2024 , he said certainly australia and three you can chose whichever you likes. But India knocked them out in group staged itself.
Bumrah > Any australian pacers
So atleast 5-6 players from both sides and its depends on conditions .
In indian conditions only Two -three Australian player's can include in BGT team .Yes We were lost last last series in India but indian team home dominance was for more than a decade.
Cummins forget that he is yet to win a BGT .
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Love the confidence. If your players can walk into their side you will win this series no problem.
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No problem with his answer. I have seen guys like Sehwag etc give similar answers with a more crude tone.
We have already beaten already four successive series ( Twice in australia) so one series lose is not a benchmark at all .
Bro that is fine lol. He is just backing his buddies. His team mates. Our players do it too.Cummins is arrogant and when a broadcaster were asked about who will be your four Semifinals team for World T20 2024 , he said certainly australia and three you can chose whichever you likes. But India knocked them out in group staged itself.
Bumrah > Any australian pacers
So atleast 5-6 players from both sides and its depends on conditions .
In indian conditions only Two -three Australian player's can include in BGT team .Yes We were lost last last series in India but indian team home dominance was for more than a decade.
Cummins forget that he is yet to win a BGT .
That's true. But after heavy defeat vs nz we need to show some spine. I will take a draw lol
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That white wash should not be forgiven even if we beat Australia 5-0 (not like it will happen). That is the most embarrassing Indian series loss i have ever seen. Two senior dead weights caused that embarrassment.
My blood boils bro. Still not over it.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) have named the squad for the Prime Minister’s XI match against India in Canberra.
ACT Comet Hanno Jacobs will rub shoulders with Test-capped internationals Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw when he takes the field for the Prime Minister’s XI.
A fast-bowling allrounder, Jacobs has represented the ACT Comets for the past four seasons in the Toyota Second XI competition.
The squad will reunite former Australian Under-19 teammates Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Aidan O’Connor and Sam Konstas for the first time since their victorious World Cup campaign in February.
Jack Edwards will captain a squad which contains a blend of Australia’s brightest young talent and established international cricketers.
The team will be supported throughout the game by local ACT premier cricketers.
The two-day, day/night fixture against India begins on Saturday, 30 November 2024 at Manuka Oval.
The match will see India play under lights with the pink Kookaburra ball ahead of the NRMA Insurance Day Night Test Match at Adelaide Oval.
The Prime Minister’s XI squad to play India:
Jack Edwards (C) (NSW/Manly Warringah District Cricket Club)
Charlie Anderson (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club)
Mahli Beardman (WA/Melville Cricket Club)
Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club)
Jack Clayton (QLD/University of Queensland Cricket Club)
Aidan O’Connor (TAS/Greater Northern Raiders)
Ollie Davies (NSW/Manly Warringah District Cricket Club)
Jayden Goodwin (WA/Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club)
Sam Harper (VIC/Melbourne Cricket Club)
Hanno Jacobs (ACT/Western Suburbs District Cricket Club)
Sam Konstas (NSW/Sutherland District Cricket Club)
Lloyd Pope (SA/Kensington District Cricket Club)
Matt Renshaw Matthew Renshaw (QLD/Toombul District Cricket Club)
Jem Ryan (QLD/Ipswich Cricket Club)
Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Albanese:
“The Prime Minister’s XI has a rich history within Australian Cricket and I am delighted to confirm the squad for this summer’s match against India.
“Taking on India, one of the best sides in world cricket featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant, will be an amazing experience for the squad, particularly knowing that millions of fans around the globe will be watching the match.
“I want to thank Jack Edwards for taking on the role of captain and look forward to watching him lead a side which will compete strongly while remaining true to the traditions and values of the Prime Minister’s XI."
Quotes attributable to NSP Chair of Selectors George Bailey:
“The squad contains a mix of experience combined with some promising emerging players in Australian cricket.
“The Prime Minister’s XI match presents an opportunity for a highly talented squad to impress against a strong Indian team in their only pink-ball hit out prior to the second Test.
“We are utilising the opportunity to maintain Scott Boland’s match fitness in his preparations as part of the Test squad.
“We thank the Prime Minister for his input into the squad which sees some of the country’s most exciting young cricketers mixed with some highly experienced players.”
ACT Comet Hanno Jacobs will rub shoulders with Test-capped internationals Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw when he takes the field for the Prime Minister’s XI.
A fast-bowling allrounder, Jacobs has represented the ACT Comets for the past four seasons in the Toyota Second XI competition.
The squad will reunite former Australian Under-19 teammates Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Aidan O’Connor and Sam Konstas for the first time since their victorious World Cup campaign in February.
Jack Edwards will captain a squad which contains a blend of Australia’s brightest young talent and established international cricketers.
The team will be supported throughout the game by local ACT premier cricketers.
The two-day, day/night fixture against India begins on Saturday, 30 November 2024 at Manuka Oval.
The match will see India play under lights with the pink Kookaburra ball ahead of the NRMA Insurance Day Night Test Match at Adelaide Oval.
The Prime Minister’s XI squad to play India:
Jack Edwards (C) (NSW/Manly Warringah District Cricket Club)
Charlie Anderson (NSW/Northern District Cricket Club)
Mahli Beardman (WA/Melville Cricket Club)
Scott Boland (VIC/Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club)
Jack Clayton (QLD/University of Queensland Cricket Club)
Aidan O’Connor (TAS/Greater Northern Raiders)
Ollie Davies (NSW/Manly Warringah District Cricket Club)
Jayden Goodwin (WA/Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club)
Sam Harper (VIC/Melbourne Cricket Club)
Hanno Jacobs (ACT/Western Suburbs District Cricket Club)
Sam Konstas (NSW/Sutherland District Cricket Club)
Lloyd Pope (SA/Kensington District Cricket Club)
Matt Renshaw Matthew Renshaw (QLD/Toombul District Cricket Club)
Jem Ryan (QLD/Ipswich Cricket Club)
Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Albanese:
“The Prime Minister’s XI has a rich history within Australian Cricket and I am delighted to confirm the squad for this summer’s match against India.
“Taking on India, one of the best sides in world cricket featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant, will be an amazing experience for the squad, particularly knowing that millions of fans around the globe will be watching the match.
“I want to thank Jack Edwards for taking on the role of captain and look forward to watching him lead a side which will compete strongly while remaining true to the traditions and values of the Prime Minister’s XI."
Quotes attributable to NSP Chair of Selectors George Bailey:
“The squad contains a mix of experience combined with some promising emerging players in Australian cricket.
“The Prime Minister’s XI match presents an opportunity for a highly talented squad to impress against a strong Indian team in their only pink-ball hit out prior to the second Test.
“We are utilising the opportunity to maintain Scott Boland’s match fitness in his preparations as part of the Test squad.
“We thank the Prime Minister for his input into the squad which sees some of the country’s most exciting young cricketers mixed with some highly experienced players.”
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Lack of practice games is not professional. You are coming here after a white wash. Having a practice match after 1st test makes no sense.
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Kl junior or senior?If he has scored 70 or 80 in bngs econd innings like other batsman,we should have got a fighting total
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They are completely tired and wants to save themselves i guess .Even the match simulation and practice was behind close doors. They did what ever it suits them with out much stretch.
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Aussies bursting at the seams. Don't see many pressers like these where a player just throws his team-mates under the bus and says he doesn't care about this test match. Pretty unprofessional behavior from Hazelwood. Surely, some responsibility has to be accepted by the bowlers aswell after conceding 487-6?
Tailender has scored a Daddy hundred against your team.
While your so called Bradman aka cheater were batting like Tailenders.
Correct prediction.Washington Sundar ia better test batsman than Cheater's Smith as he won the series for india in australia which cheaters Smith didn't in india.
Sundar even taken wicket of Smith in gabba test .
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You and I both know steve smith in his prime is the greatest test batsmen since don bradman.Tailender has scored a Daddy hundred against your team.
While your so called Bradman aka cheater were batting like Tailenders.
Correct prediction.
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Prime Ministers XI vs India, 2-day Warm-up Match:
India have won the toss and have opted to field
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Right call. This will allow India to bat under light and assess their readiness to fact the real challenge
This is 50-50 over match now.
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Yes, first half they can bowl in good batting conditions and can bat under lights in difficult batting conditions. Good experience
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Match has been reduced to 46 overs per side due to rain now/
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Am worried about Rohit's intent under lights
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For once that might be a good approach. Everything we have seen in the past says it is difficult to survive defending during those hours. So score as much as possible before getting out to an unplayable deliveryAm worried about Rohit's intent under lights
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Issue is that he is not any more flexible. He cant survive on a feather bed too for more than 10 overs.Even if we bat in broad day light rohit cant survive .
Rohit maximum limit is 15-20 runs these day. Don't expect anything from him .Am worried about Rohit's intent under lights
Kohli can play a ATG innings out of nowhere even in his bad form because he is technically, physically and mentally so strong.
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Good bowling effort this by indian team especially harshit
Day 2: 1st Session
PMXI 240/9 (43.1) CRR: 5.56
Day 2: 1st Session
PMXI 240/9 (43.1) CRR: 5.56
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