DTVHINDIBumrah’s tension may increase after seeing these figures before BGT, Pat Cummins alone said…
AUS vs IND (Photo Source: The five-match Test series between India and Australia is going to start from November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. There will be a lot of pressure on the Indian team in this series after recently facing a clean sweep from New Zealand at home. The path to the World Test Championship has become difficult for India after losing 3-0 in the series against New Zealand. If India now wants to reach the WTC final, then they will have to perform well against Australia. To win BGT, Team India will have to perform well in all three departments (batting, bowling and fielding). The pace attack of the Indian team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is not as experienced as that of the host team Australia. You will be surprised to know that all the pacers of the Indian team together have not been able to take as many wickets in Test cricket as the Australian team captain Pat Cummins has in his account. AUS vs IND: India’s bowling attack is very weak compared to Australia. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are part of the playing XI for the Perth Test match. The number of Test wickets taken by these three is 900, whereas the four pacers of the Indian team together have been able to take only 265 wickets. In this way, in terms of bowling, the strength of the Australian team will be three times that of India. In the Test, Jasprit Bumrah has taken 173 wickets, Mohammad Siraj has taken 80 wickets, Akash Deep has taken 10 wickets and Prasidh Krishna has taken 2 wickets. The number of wickets taken by these four is 265, while Australian team captain Pat Cummins alone has taken 269 wickets in Test cricket. Whereas Harshit Rana and Nitish Reddy have not yet debuted in Test cricket. Although when Team India last toured Australia, India’s pace attack was much weaker than Australia, yet the Indian team was successful in defeating the Kangaroos at their home. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see how Team India performs in this Border Gavaskar series.
Cheteshwar Pujara entered for BGT 2024-25, will be seen in a new role in Australia
Cheteshwar Pujara was a part of the Indian team in the last Border-Gavaskar series. Cheteshwar Pujara (Photo Source: Getty) The upcoming five-match Test series between India and Australia is going to start from November 22. Team India’s senior Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara will stay in Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Pujara, who has been dropped from the Test team for a long time, will be seen in a different role in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy this time. This time Pujara will be seen in the commentary box not with the bat but with the mike. Pujara is at number four in the list of Indian batsmen who have scored the most runs in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. When India captured two consecutive Border-Gavaskar Trophies in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21, Pujara played a very important role in it. 36-year-old Pujara has played 103 Test matches for India and during this he has scored a total of 7195 runs at an average of 43.60. Pujara has not played any Test match for India since the final match of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23. Since then, he has been continuously out of the team and now his comeback in Test is looking very difficult. In such a situation, now he has got a new role for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series. Cheteshwar Pujara will be seen doing commentary in Hindi. This time Pujara is going to be seen doing Hindi commentary in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Let us tell you that Dinesh Karthik has returned to international cricket after doing commentary, now it will be interesting to see whether something similar happens with Cheteshwar Pujara or not? If we look at Pujara’s statistics in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, between 2010 and 2023, he has scored 2033 runs in 43 innings of 24 matches at an average of 50.82. There are only four Indian batsmen in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy who have scored more than 2000 runs and apart from Pujara, the names of Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid are in this list.
“I am feeling good”- Big good news for Team India, KL Rahul is completely fit.
Before the opening Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025 to be played at Optus Stadium in Perth, Team India’s players are continuously getting injured, which has increased the tension of Team India. Firstly, Sarfaraz Khan and KL Rahul suffered elbow injuries during the practice session at the WACA Stadium. Later, Shubman Gill fractured his finger and was ruled out of the first Test match. Meanwhile, a relief news has come out for Team India, KL Rahul has returned to the field again after injury. Rahul was hit on the elbow by a rising ball from Prasidh Krishna during India’s intra-squad match on 15 November. He left the field after a check-up by the medical team, but the wicketkeeper-batsman worked out for about three hours during India’s training session on Sunday morning. According to RevSportz, Rahul batted for more than an hour at center wicket and looked comfortable. Rahul faced Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and other Indian bowlers. After spending a long time at the center wicket, instead of taking rest, Rahul went straight to the nets. He practiced for a long time in the nets with both new and old balls. KL Rahul said a big thing after returning from injury After being hit on his elbow on Day 1 of the match simulation, KL Rahul has recovered and is raring to go.#TeamIndia , #AUSvIND , @klrahul pic.twitter.com/FhVDSNk8tv — BCCI (@BCCI) November 17, 2024 The Karnataka batsman opened the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal during India’s intra-squad match simulation. When KL Rahul returned to the practice session after an elbow injury, he was now looking completely fit, but he was not in rhythm while batting. Gill has been ruled out of the first test due to a fracture in his finger, hence it has become very important for KL Rahul to be fit for the first test. When KL Rahul returned to the field after being injured, he said, I am feeling good. I batted. I am getting ready for the first test match. I have got a lot of time to prepare and I am very excited for this series.
‘KKR can still bid for his services’ Sunil Gavaskar on Shresus Iyer before IPL 2025 auction
This time IPL auction is going to be held in Jeddah on 24th and 25th November. Sunil Gavaskar and Shreyas Iyer (Image Credit- Twitter The auction for IPL 2025 is going to be held this time on 24 and 25 November in Jeddah city of Saudi Arabia. All the 10 franchises involved in this auction would like to purchase players and complete their respective remaining teams. On the other hand, before the start of this auction, former Indian captain and opening batsman Sunil Gavaskar has given a big statement regarding Shreyas Iyer. Gavaskar says that KKR can still bid for his services. It is noteworthy that under the captaincy of Iyer, KKR had won the IPL title of the year 2024. However, the franchise has not retained him due to disagreement over the amount being retained. KKR has retained Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh. Sunil Gavaskar gave a big statement Let us tell you that before the IPL 2025 auction, Gavaskar, while discussing with Star Sports, said on the Game Plan show – Last year (IPL 2024) when KKR won, Shreyas Iyer was the captain. As I said earlier for Rishabh Pant, sometimes there can be disagreement regarding fees. Gavaskar further said- However, I also think that after Shreyas Iyer comes in the auction, KKR can also bid for his services. If KKR doesn’t bid, I think Delhi will do it. Gavaskar further said about the star Indian wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant, who was released from Delhi Capitals, that Delhi would like him, because if Rishabh Pant is not in their team, then they will also have to find a captain. So, I think Delhi will definitely try to use the RTM card or bring Rishabh Pant back to their team in the auction.
“He will have to talk to himself”- Ganguly gave special advice to Rahul before the start of BGT.
Lucknow Super Giants released their captain KL Rahul ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction. During the last edition of the tournament, the keeper-batsman had an intense conversation with owner Sanjiv Goenka after the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad and it is believed that the relationship between them soured after that. Rahul will now try his luck in the mega-auction and former captain Sourav Ganguly is hopeful that he will get a good team that will understand his importance. He said that after the controversy with Goenka, the pressure might have increased on Rahul and said that the player has to talk to himself and then leave everything behind. He also highlighted that every player goes through ups and downs in his career and something similar happened with the 32-year-old. Sourav Ganguly gave important advice to KL Rahul before BGT Ganguly said there is a lot of pressure on Rahul ever since Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) released him ahead of the 2025 mega auction of the cash-rich tournament. “He has to talk to himself,” he said as quoted by RevSportz. He has to talk to himself and say, just leave everything behind. Ups and downs are part of the game. Confidence keeps going up and down. You have to work hard in the nets and get your confidence back.” Ganguly further said, “I know he has gone through a lot. Lucknow Super Giants have released him. I don’t know if they will buy it back in the auction or not. I am sure he will get a good team and he will be able to recover his price in the IPL, but these things put pressure on players.” KL Rahul is currently on Australia tour and is part of the five-match Test series. It is considered certain that he will play in the Perth Test match, because Rohit Sharma is not available yet and Shubman Gill is also injured. In such a situation, he can play in the top order. Ganguly also said that if Rohit is not available then KL Rahul should open and Dhruv Jurel should play in the middle order.
BGT 2024-25: Even before the start of BGT, Pat Cummins got scared of Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling, gave a big statement
BGT series starting from 22nd November Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins (Image Credit- Twitter Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series to start between India and Australia (IND vs AUS). It is noteworthy that this series is starting with the first Test match to be held in Perth on 22 November. On the other hand, before the start of this series, Australia cricket team captain and fast bowler Pat Cummins has started fearing the deadly bowling of Jasprit Bumrah. Before the series, Cummins has also given a big statement about Bumrah. Cummins says that Bumrah can play a big role in the upcoming series. Pat Cummins gave a big statement Let us tell you that before the start of BTG, in a recently organized media conference, Pat Cummins said about Jasprit Bumrah – I am a big fan of Bumrah, he is a great bowler and can play a big role for India in the series. . He is one of those people who has played a lot of cricket in Australia. On the other hand, if we tell you about Bumrah’s performance in BGT, he has taken 32 wickets in the 7 matches he played. During this time, he surprised everyone by taking 21 wickets in the series held in the year 2018-19. Bumrah has troubled the Australian batsmen a lot on Australian soil. It will be interesting to see how his performance is going to be in the upcoming BGT series. Full schedule of Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 1st Test 22–26 November: Perth Stadium, Perth Second Test 6–10 December: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Third Test 14-18 December: The Gabba, Brisbane Fourth Test 26-30 December: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Fifth Test 3-7 January: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
‘If I had been in his place…’, former cricketer gave shocking statement on Rohit Sharma not playing in Perth Test
Sourav Ganguly wants Rohit Sharma to leave for Perth Test as soon as possible. Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: Getty Images) Indian captain Rohit Sharma has recently become a father for the second time. His wife Ritika Sajdeh has given birth to a son. Due to the possibility of the birth of a child, Rohit Sharma did not go to Australia with Team India. Now after the birth of the son, according to reports, Rohit will not be available for the Perth Test, as he will stay with the family. Meanwhile, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly wants Rohit Sharma to leave for the Perth Test as soon as possible. Ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia, Ganguly said he wants India’s Test captain to play the opening matches in Perth as the team needs leadership. Opening batsman can go to Australia- Sourav Ganguly Speaking to RevSportz, Ganguly said that Ritika has given birth to their child, so the opener can now travel to Australia and get in form ahead of the first Test. I hope Rohit Sharma leaves soon because the team needs leadership. His wife gave birth last night, so I’m sure he can go. He can go as soon as possible. If I were in his place, I should play the Perth Test. Ganguly said that the match is still a week away. Because this is a big series, he will not go to Australia after this. He is a brilliant captain. India needs his leadership for a start. Shubman Gill out of first test Team India has suffered a big setback before the Perth Test. Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury while fielding in the slips during a match simulation in Perth on Saturday (16 November). If reports are to be believed, he has a fracture in his thumb due to which he will not be available for the first test.
Former Australian cricketer targeted Gautam Gambhir, said- he is not suitable for the Indian team
Gambhir had given a sharp reaction to Ricky Ponting’s statement regarding the form of senior batsman Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma. Gautam Gambhir and Tim Paine The Indian team is all set to play the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. At the same time, before the series, the phase of rhetoric is going on from both the camps. In this series, former Australian captain Tim Paine has given a big statement regarding head coach Gautam Gambhir. He believes that Gambhir is not fit for the post of head coach. Let us tell you that the first test match between India and Australia will be played in Perth from 22nd November. This series is going to be very important for Gautam Gambhir. Because recently India had to face a clean sweep in the home Test series against New Zealand. There has also been defeat in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. In such a situation, there is a lot of pressure on Gautam Gambhir as head coach. Before leaving for Australia, Gautam Gambhir addressed the media, in which he gave a very sharp reaction to Ricky Ponting’s statement. There were reactions from fans including former cricketers on this. Now former Australian cricketer Tim Paine has also spoken openly on this. What he was asked was a very simple question – Tim Paine I didn’t like his reaction, the former wicketkeeper-batsman told SEN Tassie. I think this would not send a good signal. What he was asked was a very simple question. That said, I think he’s probably still looking at Ricky as someone he’s playing against, but Ricky is a commentator now – he’s paid to give opinions, and his opinions. It was absolutely correct. Virat is struggling, it is a matter of concern. But for me, the biggest concern for India at the moment is not Rohit Sharma’s batting, not Virat Kohli’s batting, it is their coach and his ability to remain calm under pressure. Paine further said that, Ravi Shastri had created a great atmosphere, the players were energetic, they played with passion, he sold them dreams and really inspired them in a light and entertaining way. They’ve got a new coach now who’s really angry, competitive. And that doesn’t mean it’s not a good thing and not a good way of coaching – but my concern is that it’s not suitable for the Indian cricket team.
‘I have not been contacted yet’, Shardul Thakur breaks his silence on being left out of the team for BGT 2024-25
Shardul Thakur had a memorable performance in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Shardul Thakur (Image Source: Shardul Thakur had a memorable performance in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Especially the kind of game he showed in Gabba will still be in the minds of Indian fans. However, this time he has not been selected in the Indian team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Now the all-rounder has broken his silence on head coach Gautam Gambhir’s statement about the team moving on from him. Let us tell you that Shardul performed all-round in Gabba and scored 67 runs in the first innings and also took seven wickets. He is currently away from the cricket field due to injury. The experienced player, who recently underwent foot surgery, has expressed hope of his comeback despite being out of the national team. Shardul Thakur was quoted by Indian Express as saying, no one has contacted me yet, I have just returned from surgery, so obviously that is the reason why I am not in the team at the moment. There will definitely be opportunities: Shardul Thakur Shardul Thakur is claiming his comeback through domestic cricket. Recently, he took seven wickets (4/46 and 3/39) for Mumbai against Services, which shows how good form he is in. He said, my fitness is good now and since the Australia tour is long, opportunities can come any time. After this, the England team is also coming to India for white ball matches, then there is the Champions Trophy, so there is a lot of cricket to be played ahead. There will definitely be opportunities somewhere. Right now my focus is only on improving my fitness and giving 100 percent when I come out on the field. Shardul finally said that, in the first one or two matches, I was feeling a little hesitant while starting, but as I kept playing matches after the surgery, my confidence gradually increased. Now I have achieved 100 percent fitness and it is reflected in my bowling. In the last three or four matches, I have been bowling in full rhythm. However, some catches have been dropped, hence the wickets are not visible on the board, if those catches had been taken I would have had around 20 wickets. But it’s a part of the game.
India suffered a big blow, Shubman Gill was out of Perth Test due to injury.
Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury while fielding in the slips during a match simulation in Perth on Saturday (November 16). Shubman Gill (Photo Source: Getty Images) The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia starts from 22nd November. The first match of the five-match Test series will be played in Perth. Before this match, Team India has suffered a big setback. Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury while fielding in the slips during a match simulation in Perth on Saturday (16 November). If reports are to be believed, Gill has a fracture in his thumb due to which he will not be available for the first Test. Shubman Gill can be fit before the second test- BCCI sources According to the Indian Express report, a BCCI source said, His (Shubhman Gill) thumb is not feeling well. We got a scan done and it was diagnosed as a fracture. It will take at least two weeks for him to recover. He has been dropped from the first test match. Since there is a huge gap between the first and second Test, we are hopeful that he will recover in time for the second Test. 🚨 SHUBMAN GILL RULED OUT OF THE 1ST TEST VS AUSTRALIA. – The BCCI is hopeful Gill will recover on time for the 2nd Test. (Express Sports). pic.twitter.com/Xne1npBFzZ — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 16, 2024 Team India’s worries have increased further after Shubman Gill was out of the first test. Because will Rohit Sharma also be available for the first test or not? There is nothing clear on this. In such a situation, who will do the opening? And who will play at number three? This is a big question. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhimanyu Easwaran can open There were reports of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill opening in the first test. But after Gill’s injury and in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Abhimanyu Easwaran can now open with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Whereas, KL Rahul can bat at number three. Let us tell you, Rahul also got injured during practice. Rahul suffered a right elbow injury during a center wicket match simulation on 15 November, after which he did not even bat. According to BCCI source, Rahul is completely fit and will play the first test.
