To say that Rohit Sharma is finished and Virat Kohli is no longer good is absolutely ridiculous: Mike Hussey

Rohit and Virat scored 91 and 93 runs respectively in the three-match T29 series against New Zealand. Mike Hussey (Image Credit- Twitter X) Before the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia (IND vs AUS) starting from November 22, there is a continuous discussion about the form of senior batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. In the recently concluded three-match Test series against New Zealand, Rohit and Virat scored 91 and 93 runs respectively. India also had to face 3-0 defeat in the series. After such performances by the current captain and the former captain, the Indian management has been forced to think about the future of both the players in the longest format of the game. On the other hand, amidst all this, a big statement of former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey has come out. Hussey says that it is absolutely ridiculous for cricket pundits to say that Rohit Sharma is finished and Virat Kohli is no longer good. Mike Hussey gave a big statement In a recent conversation with Times of India before the start of BGT, Mike Hussey said – We have seen champion players being dropped from the team many times. Cricket pundits come out and say that Rohit Sharma is finished and Virat Kohli is no longer good. I mean, it’s absolutely ridiculous. He is a legend and a great player. He is a player to be proud of. Hussey further said- If you dismiss them, you will end up having a negative impact on your face, because they will perform well again. They’re so good you don’t want to do that. I think it is foolish to write him off and also to write off the Indian team. Well, now it will be worth watching how these two great players are going to perform against Australia in Australia? However, due to the birth of his second child, captain Rohit will not be able to take part in the first Test match to be held in Perth.

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli practiced despite rain, refused to leave the nets

Virat has not seen a century in both the last Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Virat Kohli (Photo Source: Indian star batsman Virat Kohli is preparing vigorously for the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The first match between the two teams is to be played in Perth from 22 November. Meanwhile, Australian rain spoiled the mood of Team India. It rained in Perth on Tuesday (19 November), due to which the team had to cancel the practice session. But this rain did not make any difference to King Kohli. He continued batting in the nets despite the rain. Due to heavy rain, Virat Kohli had to leave the nets in the end The practice session on Tuesday (November 19) was just a routine training day, but Virat Kohli, who is struggling with poor form, wanted to take full advantage of it. He batted diligently despite the rain, even though the entire team had left the field. However, after some time it started raining heavily, after which Virat also had to leave the nets. Journalist Bharat Sundaresan tweeted on his social media handle and wrote, This seems to be the top-6, based on how they played in the nets before practice was halted due to rain. Virat Kohli did not want to stop batting, the rain had increased in intensity and he had no option but to run away with the rest of the team. Looks even more like this is the top 6 based on how they went in the nets before rain halted practice. Virat Kohli wasn’t keen to stop batting even as the rain got heavier before he had no option but to run off with the rest of the team #AusvInd — Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) November 19, 2024 Virat Kohli did not see a century in both the last Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Since 2020, he has scored runs at an average of only 32 in Tests and has scored only two centuries in the last 60 Test innings. His form declined further in 2024, averaging 22.72 in 6 matches and scoring only one half-century in the last 10 innings. India’s top-order will be like this in Perth Test In the absence of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul can be seen opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Rahul was injured during the practice session in Perth, but right now he looks in good form and is practicing batting. Devdutt Padikkal can be seen at number-3 in place of injured Shubman Gill. Whereas Virat Kohli will bat at number-4.

Big decision of PCB before the white ball series against Zimbabwe, Shahid Aslam appointed as the new batting coach.

Pakistan is going to tour Zimbabwe very soon for a three-match ODI and T20 series. Shahid Aslam (Image Credit- Twitter X) After Pakistan’s mixed performance in the white ball series against Australia, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a big step and appointed former cricketer Shahid Aslam as the team’s new white ball batting coach. So recently, after Pakistan’s 3-0 defeat in the T20 series against Australia, PCB took a big step and appointed Aaqib Javed as the interim coach till the Champions Trophy. So now Aslam has also been added to the team in this new role. After assuming this responsibility in the Pakistan cricket team, Aslam will first be seen working with the team on the Zimbabwe tour. It is noteworthy that Pakistan is going to tour Zimbabwe for three-match ODI and three-match T20 series. This tour of Pakistan team is starting with the first ODI match to be held in Bulawayo on 24th November. In Pakistan’s white ball cricket team, experienced wicketkeepers like Shahid Aslam and Mohammad Rizwan will be seen working with former captain Babar Azam and young players like Abdullah Shafiq and Sam Ayub. His role will be crucial in bridging the gap between the team’s potential and performance, especially in Pakistan’s white-ball cricket. Shahid Aslam returns to Pakistan team management and joins the squad as the batting coach. pic.twitter.com/PZd86Rn7HN — Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) November 19, 2024 Pakistani team for ODI series against Zimbabwe Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hasibullah Khan (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (captain/wk), Mohammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Aga, Shahnawaz. Dahani and Tayyab Tahir. Full schedule of Pakistan’s tour of Zimbabwe match date venue 1st ODI 24 November call me 2nd ODI 26 November call me 3rd ODI 28 November call me 1st t20i 1 december call me 2nd t20i 3 December call me 3rd t20i 5th December call me

ICC may release Champions Trophy schedule this week amid ongoing tussle between PCB-BCCI: Reports

ICC may release the schedule of 2025 Champions Trophy this week. India not to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy Amidst the ongoing war between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BBCI) over playing matches in Pakistan, the International Cricket Council is likely to release the cricketing schedule of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 this week. If Hindustan Times report regarding the new development of the tournament is to be believed, the ICC is finalizing discussions with the participating member countries and the host country regarding the tournament schedule. However, the decision by the PCB to include the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir region in the probable schedule of the Champions Trophy tour has sparked controversy and has raised objections from BCCI to ICC. Our stand is very clear: Mohsin Naqvi Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi said in a conversation with journalists – We will achieve the target and will achieve the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan. All the teams (except India) that have qualified for the Champions Trophy are ready to come to Pakistan and no one has any problem. I would say even today that if India has any concerns, they should talk to us. Naqvi further said- We will solve any kind of problem of them (BCCI). I believe there is no reason why the Indian team cannot come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. You wait and see all the teams will come. Our stand is very clear, we have already told this. We will stick to our stand. ICC has to announce the schedule of the tournament. We are waiting for the schedule to be announced, so that we can start preparing accordingly. As soon as the program is announced, we will start our preparations as soon as possible. On the other hand, for your information, let us tell you that some reports had come out quoting Pakistani media. It was said in these reports that if ICC considers organizing the tournament outside Pakistan under the hybrid model, PCB can boycott it completely.

BGT 2024-25: Indian players were seen in fun mode during the practice session, Kohli, Pant and Jurel made fun of Sarfaraz’s catch.

The five-match Test series between Australia and India is starting from November 22 in Perth. Team India (Pic Source-X) The five-match Test series between Australia and India is starting from November 22 in Perth. Many people are eagerly waiting for the upcoming test series. Not only this, both the teams are also practicing vigorously for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. A video is going viral on social media in which it can be seen that Indian team players Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel are practicing vigorously at Optus Stadium in Perth. Not only this, in this video Sarfaraz Khan caught a catch, seeing which Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel could not stop laughing at all. Here’s the video: The way Sarfaraz Khan took the catch, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant & Dhruv Jurel all were laughing.😀 – A lovely video during today’s practice session at Perth..!!! pic.twitter.com/GOseztJAqu — Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) November 19, 2024 Let us tell you that it is very important for Team India to win the upcoming Test series. This is because if they want to make it to the final of the World Test Championship 2024-25 cycle, then the team will have to win four matches of the upcoming Test series. Team India had earlier played a three-match Test series against New Zealand in which they had to face defeat. Talking about Virat Kohli, he has not been seen in his best form for some time now. If Team India has to win the upcoming Test series against Australia, then Virat Kohli will have to bat brilliantly and score valuable runs for his team. The best thing for Team India is that Rishabh Pant is in very good form at the moment and Sarfaraz Khan has also batted brilliantly in international Test cricket. Both these players can be seen leaving their mark once again in the upcoming Test series. Dhruv Jurel had batted very well for India A against Australia A and won the hearts of all the fans. Many people believe that this young player should also get a chance in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Talking about Australia, the team has also started practicing and the upcoming Test series is going to be very important for them too. The best thing for the hosts is that all their players are in great form at the moment and will be seen performing strongly in the upcoming series. Team India also knows that it will not be so easy to defeat Australia at home. IPL 2025: PBKS will target these 5 players with a purse of Rs 110.5 crore How has been Virat Kohli’s performance in BGT, know here- List of batsmen who scored the fastest T20I century for India- IPL 2025: RR can target these players in the mega auction Indian batsmen who got out on duck most number of times in T20Is- IPL 2025: These 8 players will get expensive bids in the mega auction IPL 2025: MI will target these 5 players in the mega auction Batsman…

‘The world of cricket depends on India-Pakistan match’ Rashid Latif gave bold statement before Champions Trophy

This time the Multination Tournament will be played hosted by Pakistan. Rashid Latif (photo source: twitter) Due to India’s bad political relations against Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refused to go to Pakistan and play in the Champions Trophy 2025. However, it is not yet clear whether India is participating in the tournament or not? On the other hand, there is a possibility that India, the runners-up of the 2017 season, may play their Champions Trophy matches in some other country under the hybrid model. So amidst these discussions, a big statement of former Pakistan wicketkeeper batsman Rashid Latif has come out. Latif says that the world of cricket depends on the India-Pakistan (India vs Pakistan) match and irrespective of the venue, both the countries will definitely play against each other. Rashid Latif gave a big statement Let us tell you that before the Champions Trophy, Latif was quoted as saying by Cricblog – As far as the new scenario is concerned, the political environment keeps on being created. Look, both the teams will definitely play, I don’t know where, but both the teams will definitely play against each other. There are a lot of things at stake. Broadcasters have a lot at stake. 3 billion are at stake. So, there is no way they would say that it is not good for India and Pakistan to play against each other. Latif further said- I think Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will also somehow agree and come to a conclusion about where to play and what to do. This is because the world of cricket depends on it. The world of cricket depends on India-Pakistan match. According to my opinion it is going to happen, but I don’t know when, but PCB, ICC and BCCI will definitely plan something. Some people may fool the fans, but they will definitely play.

November 19, Evening News Headlines: All the latest news from the cricket world till this evening

This news gives a brief description of the incidents which made headlines in the cricket world today. (Image Credit- Instagram) 1) “That was the most difficult pitch in his Test cricket career”, Virat told Perth Test century as his favorite, not Adelaide. During the headshot in Australia, Mohammed Siraj asked Virat, ‘Which ground and which knock is your best in Australia?’ To this, Virat replied, ‘My best knock in Australia was the century played in Perth in 2018-19. I think that was the most difficult pitch on which I played in my Test cricket career. In 2018-19, India had captured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1 in Australia. 2) Team India announced for AUS series, Shafali Verma dropped

BGT: “I want to see him aggressively…”, Ravi Shastri’s statement regarding Virat Kohli

I think you can see Kohli becoming aggressive again in the beginning of the Test series – Ravi Shastri Virat Kohli & Ravi Shastri (Photo Source: Getty Images/X) Team India is preparing vigorously for the first test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Virat Kohli has not seen a century in both the last Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. In 6 innings against New Zealand, he scored 93 runs at an average of 15.50, his highest score was 70. Meanwhile, former Indian coach Ravi Shastri says that people become calmer as they age. However, he feels that it would be better for Virat if he adopts an aggressive attitude again. Virat Kohli will return to his rhythm after coming to Australia- Ravi Shastri Cricket fans and experts are raising questions on Virat Kohli’s current form. Let us tell you, Kohli has played some of the best innings of his Test career on Australian soil. Ravi Shastri is confident that Kohli will return to his form in the series against Australia. Ravi Shastri said during a conversation with the press, You mellow out as you age, right? But I think at the beginning of the Test series you can see Kohli becoming aggressive again. He needs to do this. I want to see them like that again. He will return to his rhythm after coming to Australia. It depends on how he starts and for Australia it is the same as Steve Smith. Don’t underestimate these players – if they perform well in the first two or three innings, they can dominate the series. Virat Kohli has scored at an average of only 32 since the beginning of 2020 and has scored only two centuries in the last 60 Test innings. His form declined further in 2024, averaging 22.72 in 6 matches and scoring only one half-century in the last 10 innings.

Before the start of BGT, Travis Head was seen practicing aggressively, Indians fans were shocked after watching the video.

BGT series starting from 22nd November Travis Head (Image Credit- Twitter X) Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series between India and Australia (IND vs AUS) starting from 22nd November. It is noteworthy that this series will start with the first match to be held in Perth. So before this match, both the teams have started practicing at Optus Stadium in Perth. On the other hand, before the start of the first match, a video is coming out from the Australian camp. Watching this video, an atmosphere of fear has been created among the Indian cricket team fans. Today, on November 19, a video of Australian opener Travis Head doing aggressive practice at the Optus Stadium is going viral on social media. In the viral video, Head can be seen hitting a dashing shot. Fans can’t believe seeing this kind of practice in Test cricket. Also, fans are seen giving different types of reactions on the video. Watch this viral video of Travis Head T20 is not a test game 😭 pic.twitter.com/kkUtk6kJfb — Ritik ✍🏻 (@smith___49) November 19, 2024 It is noteworthy that the relationship between Head and Team India is very old. Only Head stood between India winning two ICC tournament titles. It is noteworthy that in the year 2023, Head had played a match-winning inning of 163 runs in the WTC Final held at The Oval. Also, because of the innings of 137 runs played by Head in the final of World Cup 2023, Team India had to face defeat. Australian team for the first match of BGT series against India Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh English, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc. 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

SM Trends: Know here about the best tweets of November 19 which are going viral very fast.

The five-match Test series between Australia and Team India is starting from 22nd November. SM Trends Of 19 November The five-match Test series between Australia and Team India is starting from 22nd November. Both the teams are fully prepared for the upcoming test series. Before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Team India was seen practicing vigorously at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Not only this, the players of Australia team have also started practicing for the upcoming Test series. Currently the third ODI match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is being played in Pallekele. In this match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first. The team has made a very good start and they would like to win this match. Catch me live on Instagram at 5 PM as we dive deep into all things IPL and the IPL Auction! 🏏💰 See you there! #IPL #IPLAuction #CricketwithKaif11 — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 19, 2024 Jai Hanuman 🙏 Seeking blessings at the Murad Nagar Hanuman Temple! May Lord Hanuman’s divine energy guide us towards strength, courage, and wisdom. #MuradNagarHanumanTemple #hanuman #jaishriram #bajrangbali pic.twitter.com/PuMMr9OEU8 — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 19, 2024 Locked in.#RP17 pic.twitter.com/zSY1QM4xHS — Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) November 19, 2024 Back like I never left✌🏼#recharged #fitness #comeback pic.twitter.com/XMOKg8OvYx —Tushar Deshpnde (@TusharD_24) November 19, 2024 Excited to start a new chapter with the Andhra Cricket Association as a Consultant & Mentor for Women’s Cricket Operations. Had an amazing time with the U-15 girls at the camp. Their energy and skill are a testament to the rising strength of women’s cricket in Andhra Pradesh.… pic.twitter.com/RjskPAWNEV — Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) November 19, 2024 My happy place!!#walkingmeditation #loveachallenge pic.twitter.com/pTZ6d1ueGM — Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) November 19, 2024 A true man’s strength lies in his respect for everyone. He believes in a future where equality is the norm. This #InternationalMensDaylet’s choose to be an ally! — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 19, 2024 Almost time ⏱️ pic.twitter.com/PfHEsHwty2 — Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) November 19, 2024 South Africa’s full-time Test skipper back in the mix for the Sri Lanka series, as are two frontline quicks 👀#WTC25 , #SAvSL — ICC (@ICC) November 19, 2024 All-rounder Alice Capsey has been drafted into England’s squad for this month’s T20I series in South Africa 🙌 More 👉 pic.twitter.com/l3dGcxYHui — ICC (@ICC) November 19, 2024 Travis Head said, “Rohit Sharma is an aggressive player and I love aggressive blokes. He dominates at the Top, and if I could bring one Indian player to the Australian team, it would be him”. (FOX Cricket). pic.twitter.com/8WZ1hKJv0H — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 19, 2024 Nathan Lyon recalls the 2014 Virat Kohli in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.pic.twitter.com/UuWZSyd1gs — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 19, 2024 Jasprit Bumrah said, “Self-belief matters the most in any condition. When you focus on yourself and focus on your preparation, that puts you in a great position and everything else will take care of itself.” (7CRICKET). pic.twitter.com/b6MKVv7L60 — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 19, 2024 Shane Watson said “One moment that stand-out in those CSK days – we were in a team…