“They need to trust their game like Virat” – Ponting gave knowledge to Smith and Labuschagne before the Adelaide Test.
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne (Photo Source: Getty Image) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has urged batsmen Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, who are struggling to turn their fortunes around in the remaining four Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, to take inspiration from India’s star batsman Virat Kohli and trust their game. . In the first Test played in Perth, Labuschagne looked completely out of form against the Indian fast bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah and could score only 2 runs in 52 balls and 3 runs in the second innings. In that match, Australia had to face a crushing defeat of 295 runs. Smith also struggled against Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj in the first Test match. This star batsman of Australia could not open his account in the first innings, whereas in the second innings he scored 17 runs on 60 balls. Ponting gave important advice to Smith and Labuschagne before Adelaide Test Ricky Ponting said in the ICC review, “Of all the batsmen in Perth, Marnus was seen struggling the most. It is true that the wicket was difficult and the Indian bowlers were bowling brilliantly but they have to find a way to change it. For this, the former Australia captain gave the example of Kohli, who was out after scoring five runs in the first innings and was out in the second innings. Was successful in making a comeback by scoring 100 unbeaten runs. Ponting said, “Virat trusted his game and he looked like a different player in the second innings compared to the first innings. Instead of fighting the opposing team, he focused on his strong points. That’s what Marnus and Smith need to do – find their way and show strong intentions.” Ponting asked the Australian batsmen to take more risks and put pressure on the Indian bowlers. “You have to find a way to take risks and put pressure on the bowlers because we all know that bowlers like Bumrah will not give you easy opportunities to score runs,” he said.
BGT 2024-25: Top three players who can perform well in Perth Test
Many players from both the teams can be seen performing brilliantly in the Perth Test. Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz – CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images) Australia team now has to play a five-match Test series against India, which is starting from November 22 in Perth. It is very important for both the teams to win the upcoming Test series. Let us tell you that in the points table of this cycle of the World Test Championship, Australia is at the first position while India is at the second position. If Team India wants to secure its place in the final of this cycle of the World Test Championship, then it is very important for them to win at least four matches in the upcoming Test series against Australia. Many players from both the teams can be seen performing brilliantly in the Perth Test. With this, today we tell you about the three top players on whom everyone’s eyes will be in the Perth Test. 1- Jasprit Bumrah Jasprit Bumrah (Source X) Jasprit Bumrah is going to have a lot of responsibility in the Perth Test. Actually, Rohit Sharma is unavailable in the first test match and Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the captain of the team in his place. Along with bowling, Jasprit Bumrah will also have to leave his mark in captaincy. Jasprit Bumrah’s performance has always been very good in international cricket and this excellent bowler has bowled tremendously against Australia also. In the Perth Test, all the Indian fans would like Jasprit Bumrah to put pressure on the Australian batsmen by bowling lethally.
AUS vs PAK: Pakistan created history, achieved this feat by visiting Australia after 2854 days
In the second ODI, Pakistan defeated Australia by 9 wickets. AUS vs PAK (Photo Source: Getty Images) Pakistan team is currently on Australia tour. Pakistan started this tour with a defeat. But in the second ODI played today, Pakistan has defeated Australia badly. In the second ODI of the three-match series played in Adelaide, Pakistan defeated Australia by a huge margin of 9 wickets and leveled the three-match series 1-1. Let us tell you that after 2,854 days, Pakistan has won an ODI match in Australia. Batting first in the match, Australia’s batting order was a complete flop and the team was all out after scoring 163 runs in 35 overs without playing the entire over. In reply, Pakistan easily achieved the target by scoring 169/1 in 26.3 overs. The most important contribution in this victory of Pakistan was of fast bowler Haris Rauf. AUS vs PAK: Haris Rauf took five wickets in the second ODI For Pakistan, Haris Rauf bowled strongly and took five wickets for 29 runs in eight overs, while Shaheen Afridi took three wickets for 26 runs in eight overs. However, in this match, the team’s third fast bowler Naseem Shah proved to be expensive and he took only one wicket for 65 runs in 10 overs. After this, Pakistan team never looked in trouble while chasing the target of 164 runs. Steve Smith made the maximum contribution of 35 runs, while apart from him no other Australian batsman could reach even 20 runs. In reply, Pakistan team’s openers Abdullah Shafiq and Sam Ayub, while chasing the target, made a partnership of 137 runs for the first wicket. Sam Ayub was seen scoring runs easily against Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. Ayub scored 82 runs in 71 balls, which included five fours and six sixes. Abdullah Shafiq returned not out after scoring 64 runs on 69 balls and Babar Azam returned not out after scoring 15 runs on 20 balls. Babar gave Pakistan a memorable victory by 9 wickets with a six. Adam Zampa took the only wicket for Australia. Haris Rauf was adjudged man of the match.
I can come out of here and play a test match tomorrow: Steve Smith gave a surprising statement after the first ODI against Pakistan
Steve Smith believes that he is fully prepared for the upcoming 5-match Test series against Team India. Steve Smith (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Australia’s legendary batsman Steve Smith believes that he is fully prepared for the upcoming 5-match Test series against Team India. Steve Smith also told that he had practiced a lot before the first ODI match played against Pakistan in Melbourne and he has made himself completely fit for the Test series. Let us tell you that the five-match Test series between Team India and Australia is starting from November 22 in India and Steve Smith will also be seen playing an important role for the hosts. It is very important for Team India to win the upcoming 5 match test series. After the end of the first ODI against Pakistan, Steve Smith said to SEN Radio, ‘I am ready. I can go and play a test match tomorrow. At present I consider myself fit. We worked hard last week and I played some good shots. I have full confidence in myself for the coming challenge. I’m in a really good place right now: Steve Smith Let us tell you that in the first ODI match played against Pakistan, Steve Smith played a valuable inning of 44 runs. Because of his innings, Pakistan had to face defeat by two wickets against Australia. Steve Smith further said, ‘I trained very well last week. I am also batting explosively and I am feeling happy with the way I played in the first ODI against Pakistan. The second ODI match between Pakistan and Australia will be played in Melbourne on 8 November. Steve Smith can once again be seen performing brilliantly on behalf of his team. At the same time, if Pakistan wants to remain in this ODI series, then it is very important for them to win the second test. The Indian captain who lost the most test matches at home- List of teams that have won the most matches away from home in WTC- Players who have won “Player of the Tournament” in every edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup- List of batsmen who have hit most sixes in Test cricket- Players who have been out for a duck most times in international cricket (active) Take a look at India’s lowest total in Test cricket- Players who have won Player of the Match the most number of times in Tests- Which Indian batsman has the highest average in Tests against New Zealand? Fastest bowler to take 50 T20I wickets for India Take a look at the performance of Team India in every edition of Women’s T20 World Cup-
Steve Smith is a fan of Rohit Sharma’s batting, praised the Indian captain by appointing him the opener of his World Test XI.
Rohit Sharma is counted among the best batsmen in the world. Steve Smith Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: Twitter) Australia’s experienced batsman Steve Smith has appointed Team India captain Rohit Sharma as the opener of his World Test XI. Steve Smith praised Rohit Sharma a lot and also said that the Indian captain can put pressure on the bowlers by batting aggressively. Let us tell you that Rohit Sharma is counted among the best batsmen in the world. Be it Test format or ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma is always seen batting aggressively. There are many records that Rohit Sharma has broken and created in his international cricketing career. While talking on Fox Cricket, Steve Smith said, ‘Rohit Sharma is a very dangerous player and he can bat explosively even against the new ball. He plays his shots very well and his defense is also very strong. The Indian captain puts pressure on the bowlers. Rohit Sharma can also be seen batting brilliantly in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Team India is currently playing a three-match Test series against New Zealand. The third and final Test match between these two teams is starting from November 1. This match will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After this, Team India has to play a 5-match Test series against Australia, which is starting from November 22 in Perth. Rohit Sharma’s record against Australia has always been excellent and the Indian captain would definitely like to leave his mark in the upcoming Test series as well. Talking about Steve Smith, he will also be seen playing an important role in this upcoming Test series for Australia. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has recently announced its team for the five-match Test series against Australia. The responsibility of captaining Team India has been entrusted to Rohit Sharma. The Indian captain who lost the most test matches at home- List of teams that have won the most matches away from home in WTC- Players who have won “Player of the Tournament” in every edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup- List of batsmen who have hit most sixes in Test cricket- Players who have been out for a duck most times in international cricket (active) Take a look at India’s lowest total in Test cricket- Players who have won Player of the Match the most number of times in Tests- Which Indian batsman has the highest average in Tests against New Zealand? Fastest bowler to take 50 T20I wickets for India Take a look at the performance of Team India in every edition of Women’s T20 World Cup-
Steve Smith got nervous before the start of BGT, said- I get irritated with Jadeja
Let us know what else Smith said about Jadeja (Image Credit- Twitter X) Indian cricket team’s all-rounder player Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best all-rounder players not only in India but also in world cricket. After winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Jadeja said goodbye to the T20 International format. However, at present Jadeja is an important part of the ODI and Test team of the Indian cricket team. Jadeja proved his usefulness in the recently concluded Test series against Bangladesh. Apart from this, the way Jadeja remains active on the field, there is always a fear among the players of the opposing team. On the other hand, now Steve Smith, who is very active on the field, has recently given a big statement regarding Ravindra Jadeja. Smith has admitted that Jadeja can intimidate anyone because of his excellence on the field. Smith also says that he is very fast in fielding and bowling. Steve Smith gave a big statement Let us tell you that before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia, Steve Smith said in a discussion with Star Sports – I get angry with Jadeja on the field only because he is a very good player. He always finds a way to get into the fight, whether it’s scoring runs, taking wickets or taking spectacular catches. I get a little irritated with Jadeja sometimes, but he is a very good player. Also, let us tell you that this is not the first time when someone has been impressed by the all-round game of Ravindra Jadeja. Before Smith, Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood has also accepted Jadeja’s game. Well, it will be worth watching that when India goes on Australia tour for five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) later this year, how is Jadeja going to perform?