BGT 2024-25: Steve Smith will be seen playing in the middle order and not in the opening, read the big news.

BGT series between India and Australia will start from November 2024 Steve Smith (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Both Australia and India teams are currently seen preparing for the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 Test series. It is noteworthy that in November this year, India will be touring Australia for a five-match Test series. This tour will start from November 22 with the first match to be held in Perth. On the other hand, during this series, big news is coming out about the Australian camp. Let us tell you that in this series, former captain and experienced batsman Steve Smith will be seen playing in the middle order instead of opening. Cricket Australia (CA) Chairman of Selector George Bailey has also given a big statement regarding the information about Smith playing in the middle order. George Bailey gave a big statement Let us tell you that regarding Steve Smith’s playing in the middle order during BGT, George Bailey quoted ESPN Cricinfo as saying – Pat Cummins, Andrew McDonald and Steve Smith were anyway continuously talking about Cameron Green’s untimely injury, and I think Steve expressed his desire to withdraw from that opening position. Pat and Andrew have confirmed they will return to the middle order for the summer. So yes, clearly we have found a relevant name to fill the number 4 spot. Well, it will be worth watching that when Smith bats in the middle order in BGT instead of opening, how will his performance be? Full schedule of Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 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

BGT 2024: Both teams will have to use their resources well in the upcoming Test series against Team India: Pat Cummins

Before the start of the 5-match Test series against Team India, Australia captain Pat Cummins has given a big statement regarding Rohit Sharma and Company. Pat Cummins (Photo Source: Twitter) A five-match Test series will be played between Team India and Australia, starting from November 22 in Perth. Many people have been eagerly waiting for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 for a long time. However, before the start of the 5-match Test series against Team India, Australian captain Pat Cummins has given a big statement regarding Rohit Sharma and Company. According to the Australian captain, it will be very important for both the teams to manage their resources well because this Test series is going to be very challenging. Let us tell you that Team India has won the last two seasons of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, in the upcoming edition, the Australian team would like to make a strong comeback and look to win it as well. Speaking on The Sydney Morning Herald, Pat Cummins said, ‘We have played two Test series against India at home and the Indian team has performed very well in them. The final Test of the last series was played at Gabba and it was a very exciting match. This match went till the last session. We would definitely like to keep this thing in our mind. This is going to be a very long series and things will be very challenging till the last match. We have to use our resources properly. There is always commentary everywhere about cricket: Pat Cummins Pat Cummins said about Australia’s opening batsman along with Usman Khawaja, ‘It is up to me and Ron to whom we give the responsibility of opening. We will set the order. There is always commentary everywhere about cricket. You listen to some people and ignore the rest. At present the series is still far away and we are fully prepared for the upcoming challenges. Five tests between Team India and Australia will be played in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Currently, Team India is at the first position in the points table of the World Test Championship while Australia is at the second position. The upcoming five-match Test series is going to be very exciting. List of youngest players to win POTM for India in T20I- List of batsmen who scored the fastest triple century in Test cricket- Batsmen who have scored most double centuries in Tests for England- Joe Root reached this number in terms of scoring most test runs IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants can retain these 6 players IPL 2025: Punjab Kings can retain these 6 players “Bangladesh is playing poor cricket”- Aakash Chopra Indian batsman who hit most sixes in T20 against Bangladesh- IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals can retain these 6 players IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad can retain these 6 players

BGT 2024-25: I think it’s going to be a big series in Australia for Pant: Shane Watson

Pant is in amazing form these days in Test cricket. Shane Watson and Rishabh Pant (Image Credit- Twitter The Indian cricket team will tour Australia for the 5-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series later this year. So, before the start of this much-awaited series between India and Australia, cricket experts and former players are continuously making statements. On the other hand, now a new name of former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has been added to this rhetoric. Before the start of this high voltage series, Watson has said about star Indian wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant that this is going to be a big series for him in Australia. Shane Watson gave a big statement regarding Rishabh Pant Let us tell you that while talking on BGT on the sidelines of the International Masters League (IML), Shane Watson quoted ESPN Cricinfo as saying – Pant has obviously got very good memories from the batting point of view in Australia from his last tour. The innings played by Pant in Gabba was very special. So, knowing that he has overcome his challenges over the years and has been able to come back an even better player than where he left off. I think this is going to be a big series for him in Australia. On the other hand, let us tell you that Pant has scored a total of 624 runs in the 12 Test innings played in Australia at a strike rate of 72.13. In such a situation, when India will tour Australia for this series, Pant is going to be an important player in the middle order for India. It will be worth watching how Pant will perform during this 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

“Don’t make Travis Head open in BGT…”- Ian Chappell warns Australia team

Travis Head (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has warned the Australian team against using Travis Head as an opening batsman in the upcoming five-match Test series against India. The Kangaroos are set to face India in a five-match Test series later this year. The 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is scheduled to begin on November 22 in Perth. The Australian team is looking for an opening partner for Usman Khawaja after David Warner announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this year. In the last two Test series against West Indies and New Zealand, Steve Smith opened for the Pat Cummins-led side but did not perform as expected. There is a high possibility that he will be seen batting at number four in this series against India. Now in such a situation, it will be interesting to see who will open for the Australian team in the Test series against India in his absence. Ian Chappell has given his opinion on this issue. Ian Chappell expressed his opinion regarding Travis Head In his column for ESPN Cricinfo by ian chappell That said, “Travis Head’s opening in Test cricket is based on his unmatched success facing the new ball in both 50-over and T20 cricket. There is no doubt that Head, with his highly attacking style, is the ideal player to open in the two shorter formats of the game. However, Test cricket will be a completely different thing.” Ian Chappell further said, “To trouble Jasprit Bumrah, everyone is demanding that Head should open. However, Bumrah and to some extent Mohammed Siraj are unlikely to change their aggressive mindset.” Chappell wants some runs on the board before Travis Head comes to the crease. He said, “Clever R Ashwin will not be fazed by the ultra-aggressive attitude of the opponent. It could be argued that opening with Head means he is more stable facing Ashwin when there are some runs on the board. On the other hand, an astute opposition captain can use off-spinners with the new ball. There is also a compelling argument for using Head as an opening batsman in a Test match.”

We have defeated Australia twice in the Test series in a row and….: Virat Kohli presented his side regarding the upcoming BGT.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 will start from November 22 in Perth. Virat Kohli (Source X) The performance of Team India’s experienced batsman Virat Kohli has always been very good in international cricket. Not only this, he also recently revealed that after registering victory against Australia in the last two Test series, he has also won the respect of the Kangaroo team. According to him, now no team will want to take him lightly in Test cricket. A five-match test series is about to start between these two teams. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 will start from November 22 in Perth. Earlier, Team India had defeated Australia 2-1 in 2018-19, while in 2020-21 also the team had won 2-1. During a conversation with Star Sports, Virat Kohli said, ‘This clash has always been very challenging. The environment also remains quite serious. We have won the series against Australia twice in a row and they also respect us. Now no one will want to take us lightly as a Test team. We have defeated them twice in a row at home. Let us tell you that Virat Kohli’s performance against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been tremendous. Virat Kohli has scored 1352 runs in 13 matches at an average above 54, which includes 6 centuries. Now Virat Kohli can be seen playing match-winning innings in the five-match Test series to be held between these two teams. Ravichandran Ashwin also expressed his views regarding India vs Australia clash The best player Ravichandran Ashwin said, ‘Australian players know very well that this team is very strong. We also know that the Australian team is strong and they also have tremendous players. Both respect each other and nothing can be bigger than this. Recently, India won the two-match Test series against Bangladesh by 2-0. In this series, all the players from Team India had performed very well and played an important role in the victory of their team. The bowler who took the most wickets for India in the Women’s T20 World Cup- The batsman who scored the most runs for India in the Women’s T20 World Cup- IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans can retain these 6 players IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders can retain these 6 players Bowler who took fastest 300 test wickets for India- IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians can retain these 6 players IPL 2025: 6 capped Indian players who will be retained as uncapped Virat Kohli completes 27 thousand runs in international cricket, Tendulkar’s record broken IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will retain these 6 players The batsman who scored the most runs in a year in T20 cricket-

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?

BGT 2024-25: “If we play well against them then…”, Glenn Maxwell said about Ashwin-Jadeja.

These two (Ashwin and Jadeja) are the only players we have faced consistently – Glenn Maxwell R Ashwin, Glenn Maxwell & Ravindra Jadeja (Photo Source: X/Twitter) The Indian cricket team is going to tour Australia for a five-match Test series under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in November this year. Team India had won 2-1 in both the previous Test series in Australia. Rohit Sharma and Co. now aim to win their third consecutive Test series on Australian soil. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell has described India’s spin pair Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja as game changers. The all-rounder believes that if Australia faces these two players well then the team will be in a better position. Glenn Maxwell said this about Ashwin and Jadeja Glenn Maxwell while speaking on Star Sports said, I think after playing against players like Ashwin and Jadeja for a long time, it feels like both of them are players we have faced consistently and our battles with them often determine the outcome of the game. If we play well against those two (Ashwin, Jadeja), we will generally find ourselves in a better position. Both of them have been with me for most of my career because they are almost the same age. Ashwin and Jadeja have played a huge role in the previous India-Australia matches. Together they have taken 821 wickets in 330 innings, including 50 five-wicket hauls. Maxwell gave this statement regarding Jasprit Bumrah Speaking further, Glenn Maxwell praised Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. At present, Bumrah is performing brilliantly in all three formats. He won the Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2024 by taking 15 wickets in 8 matches. I was there in his (Jasprit Bumrah) first season of IPL in Mumbai in 2013 and faced him almost every day in the nets. It is an amazing story to see him go from being a young, untapped talent to possibly the best bowler across all three formats to what he is today.

Team India will miss Cheteshwar Pujara a lot in BGT 2024: Hanuma Vihari

Team India has to play a five-match Test series against Australia which starts from November 22. Hanuma Vihari and Cheteshwar Pujara. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Team India has to play a five-match Test series against Australia which is starting from November 22. Team India will definitely want to win this Test series. Let us tell you, Team India is in very good form at this time and it is at the top of the points table in this cycle of the World Test Championship. Before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024, India’s best batsman Hanuma Vihari has made a big statement about veteran player Cheteshwar Pujara. According to Hanuma Vihari, Team India will miss Cheteshwar Pujara a lot in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to him, Cheteshwar Pujara has been the backbone of the Indian team’s batting lineup in the last two series. According to Times of India, the brilliant player Hanuma Vihari said, ‘Pujara will be missed a lot. He has been the backbone of Team India’s batting lineup in the last two series. He batted brilliantly and also suffered a lot of injuries. He also batted for a long time and when he saw the new ball, the experienced player scored runs. Pujara made the job of the other batsmen easy. Now the question arises that who will play his role? This is also because at present the batting lineup of Team India is very aggressive in the top 6. All the players like to play their shots. I feel that Virat Kohli will be the only player who will handle one end and the rest of the batsmen will be seen playing important roles. They need experience at No. 6: Hanuma Vihari Hanuma Vihari further said, ‘KL Rahul’s role will be very important here because he has a lot of experience of playing in SENA countries and he can bat for a long time. He has performed brilliantly in SENA countries. I feel that KL Rahul should bat at number 6. Sarfaraz Khan is in good form at the moment but Rahul has a lot of experience. Now it is up to the team management to decide whom to give a chance to? These 5 famous actors are the biggest fans of Mahendra Singh Dhoni Bowlers with most wickets in the first over in Tests (Active) Shakib Al Hasan announced his retirement from Test cricket Virat Kohli out of top-10 in ICC Test batting rankings Players who have participated in every edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup so far- Highest wicket taker in the history of Women’s T20 World Cup- List of captains who have won the most Test matches for India- List of highest wicket takers in Duleep Trophy 2024- List of highest run scorers in Duleep Trophy 2024- List of bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket-

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024: Maxwell is eagerly waiting for the Virat-Smith show, gave a surprising statement

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This player can open with Usman Khawaja in BGT, the cricketer himself suggested the name

Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will start in November Usman Khawaja. (Image Source: Getty Images) Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series between India and Australia (IND vs AUS). It is worth noting that in November this year, India will tour Australia for a five-match Test series. While the batting order of the Indian team seems to be very clear during this series, the same is not the case in the Australian camp. Let us tell you that the Australian management is still thinking about which player should open the innings. Because Steve Smith’s statistics while opening have not been very good. After David Warner retired in January this year, Smith has played four Test matches at this position, in which he has been able to score a total of 171 runs at a meagre average of 28.50. On the other hand, Smith’s average while batting at number 4 in Tests is 61. So now during BGT, Australia’s opening batsman Usman Khawaja has named the player who can open with him. Khawaja has suggested the name of Travis Head. Usman Khawaja gave a big statement In a recent interview with Fox Sports, Khawaja said, “He (Smith) will probably never say this. So I will say this for him. Opening is a very important position, but I still think we have the best Test player of my era, Steve Smith, in the team, and his best position has been number four.” Khawaja further said- I think that is the best batting position for him. He brings balance to our team. Marnus Labuschagne at number three and Smudge (Steve Smith) at number four. It is best for the team that whoever scores more runs at which position, he should be played at that position. Full Schedule of Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 1st Test November 22-26: Perth Stadium, Perth 2nd Test December 6-10: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 3rd Test December 14-18: The Gabba, Brisbane 4th Test December 26-30: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Fifth Test January 3-7: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney