DTVHINDIFormer coach wants to see Steve Smith at number-4 in BGT 2024-25, said- “This is the right position for him…”
I think he is best suited to bat at number four for the Australian cricket team – Justin Langer Steve Smith (Photo Source: X/Twitter) After David Warner’s retirement from the Test format, Steve Smith expressed his desire to open and the management backed him and gave him that position. But Smith has not been able to show anything special in the opening position so far. He scored 91 runs in the Gaba Test against West Indies, which is his first fifty-plus score in four innings while opening. Smith’s average as an opener in Tests is 28.50, which is much less than his 56.97 in this format. Meanwhile, former Australia head coach Justin Langer feels that Steve Smith should return to number four in the next Test series, which is against India. He has said that the experienced batsman will definitely improve as an opener, but Smith will do better at number four. Smith’s opening partner Usman Khawaja also feels that the veteran should bat at number four. Steve Smith can bat at any number: Justin Langer Speaking on the Cricket et al podcast, Justin Langer said, He is our greatest player, great players adapt to conditions, they can bat at any position. I think he is best suited to bat at number four for the Australian cricket team. Justin Langer further said, I think it is a specialised position (No. 4). It is not that he cannot do it (open the batting). I would love to see him bat at No. 4, but then they have to work out who will not play. I think it was about trying to bring Cameron Green up. Australia is scheduled to play a five-match Test series against India under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November. The Kangaroo team had to face a 2-1 defeat in the last two Test series against India at home. The team is desperate to give a crushing defeat to Rohit Sharma and company in the upcoming series. Skipper Pat Cummins has already confirmed that he will back all-rounders in the five-match series and if he wants to keep both Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh in the team, Smith will remain in the playing XI as an opener.
Sunil Gavaskar got angry again on this decision taken during the Australia tour, said- “Are you going to play or rest…”
Later this year, Team India will play a five-Test long series under the Border Gavaskar Trophy on Australian soil. Sunil Gavaskar Jay Shah (Source X) Team India’s adventure in the Test format will begin in another month. India will play two Tests against Bangladesh from September 19 and three Tests against New Zealand from October 16 on home ground. After this, Team India will play a long series of five Test matches under the Border Gavaskar Trophy on Australian soil later this year. After winning the last two Border-Gavaskar series on Kangaroo land, India is entering the ring as a strong contender this time too. It is known that Team India has been winning this trophy continuously since 2016. India has hosted the trophy in 2016/17, 2022/23, Australia in 2018/19, 2020/21. But for the first time since 1992, India will play a five-Test series against Australia. At the same time, the practice match on the Australia tour was reduced to two days. Sunil Gavaskar is upset with BCCI India’s legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has objected to this. He said that he is disappointed to hear the news that the warm-up match against Australia’s Prime Minister’s playing 11 before the series has been reduced to two days. He said that due to this the young players will miss out on important training. On the other hand, this will also create a situation where senior players will not go for practice. But he believes that young players will get more experience from first-class cricket than a two-day practice match. Gavaskar said that the main purpose of the Australia tour is to play cricket and not to relax. Gavaskar also suggested that the BCCI should take steps to extend the practice match to three days and give a chance to young players. “Australia is thirsty for revenge. If India has to score a hat-trick of series wins on Kangaroo soil, then it will have to be cautious. But there is still time to make the warm-up match three days long. Young players should be given a chance in this practice. This will help the young players to defeat the world test champion Australia.”
“I have never won it before, so…”, Pat Cummins is desperate to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
This is a trophy that many players from our group have not been able to win – Pat Cummins Pat Cummins (Photo Source: Team India is going to tour Australia in November for a five-match Test series under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Australian team has not won a single Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2014-15. On the other hand, the Indian team has won the last two series played in Australia, Rohit Sharma and company would like to score a hat-trick by defeating the Kangaroos in the upcoming series as well. Meanwhile, Australian Test captain Pat Cummins says that winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is an unfulfilled dream for most of the team’s players. Cummins has played four Test series against India so far, and he is confident that the team will defeat India at home in the upcoming series. This is a trophy I have never won before- Pat Cummins Pat Cummins, while talking on Fox Cricket, said, This is a trophy I have never won before… It is a trophy that not many players in our group have won. We have achieved some amazing things over the last few years as a Test group. You back yourself to win every series at home. I think you need to try. That is the biggest challenge for us this summer. They are a really good team. We have played them a lot, we know them well and we are in a good position right now. Never regret a break: Cummins Pat Cummins will not be seen playing in the Scotland and England tour. The fast bowler says that he will return refreshed after the break, which will also help his game. Anyone who comes back after a break is a little refreshed. You never regret it. I have been bowling without a break for almost 18 months since the World Test Championship. This will give me a 7 or 8 week break from bowling completely and my body will also recover.
“Incomplete for 10 years…” Australian bowler threatens Team India before Border Gavaskar Trophy!
Australia’s star spinner Nathan Lyon is looking full of confidence to win the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Nathan Lyon. (Image Source: Getty Images) The Indian cricket team is to tour Australia at the end of the year for a five-match Test series under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India has won the last 2 Test series on Australian soil and now they will have a chance to make a hat-trick by winning this series. At the same time, the Australian players want to take revenge for their defeat in the two previous series. The Border Gavaskar Test Series is one of the most awaited Test series of this year. Cricket experts are already giving their opinion about this tournament. Ricky Ponting has already made his prediction about it. Now statements are being heard from Australian players as well. Nathan Lyon has full faith in the team Australia’s star spinner Nathan Lyon is looking full of confidence to win the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. “Ten years of unfinished business, it’s been a long time, and I know we are very keen to turn things around. Especially here at home, don’t get me wrong, India are a superstar team and extremely challenging, but I am very keen to turn things around and make sure we win the trophy. I am planning on playing all 5 matches.” What does Ricky Ponting predict about the Border Gavaskar Trophy? “The 5 Test match series is going to start once again, which is a matter of joy. In the last few years, only 4 Test matches were played. So everyone is excited. It is not known whether the number of drawn matches will increase or not. But I will not say clearly that Australia will win. Sometimes matches will be drawn and sometimes the weather will affect. So I think Australia will win the series 3-1. India will win 1 Test and the remaining 1 Test will end in a draw.”
“By training with Virat Kohli….” This RCB bowler said a big thing in praise of VK
Vaishakh Vijaykumar performed brilliantly for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2024. Vyshak Vijaykumar (Photo Source: Twitter) Vijaykumar Vyshak’s big statement about Virat Kohli: Team India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the most influential cricketers in the world. At the age of 35, Kohli’s fitness is far ahead of all other players, and he is constantly inspiring the next generation of young players through his influence and performances. Something similar has happened with Karnataka cricketer Vaishakh Vijaykumar. Vaishakh Vijaykumar made a big statement about Virat Kohli Vijaykumar has learned a lot from players like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj at Royal Challengers Bangalore. Vaishakh said, training with Virat Kohli can really leave a great impact on you as a player, last season, I noticed the nuances of his work ethic, process and consistency, whether it is eating habits or practice routine, Virat Kohli does everything with precision. Vijaykumar Vyshak big statement about Virat Kohli The 27-year-old fast bowler said, it is admirable how confident Kohli is before every game, I too now try to maintain the same confidence every time I step on the field. As a senior player in the Maharaja Trophy T20, Vijaykumar will also be committed to guiding the young team members. Vijaykumar also talked about the lessons he learned from Mohammad Siraj while playing for RCB. He said, I did well in my first match for RCB, but then I gave away 60 runs in the next match, during this Siraj told me that this is a game and there is a challenge at the highest level here, I want to keep this in mind and take these lessons forward whenever possible. Let us tell you that Vaishakh Vijaykumar is the vice-captain of KSCA Gulbarga Mystics in the upcoming cricket tournament Maharaja Trophy T20. He has said that he is excited to work with Devdutt Padikkal as the vice-captain. Gulbarga Mystics will start their campaign in this tournament on August 15, when they will take on Bengaluru Blasters in the first match of the Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20.
Not Arshdeep Singh, this left-arm fast bowler is going to get a chance for the Border Gavaskar Trophy!
Delhi Capitals fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed can make it to the Indian team for the Australia tour. – Ricky Ponting Khaleel_Ahmad (Twitter) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has opened up on various aspects of the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia. For the first time since the 1991-92 season, the two teams will face each other in a five-match Test series in November-December this year. Ricky Ponting believes that pat cummins And this time the Australian team Rohit Sharma will defeat the team 3-1 in the series. Suggestion to include Khalil Ahmed in the team Apart from this, Ponting has also given his suggestions on the Indian team going to Australia later this year. According to him, Delhi Capitals fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed can make a place in India’s team for the Australia tour. Why did Ricky Ponting take the name of Khalil Ahmed? This left-arm fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed has played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) took 17 wickets in the 2024 edition of the 2024 edition. It is worth noting that Ponting has seen Khalil closely in the last few years as he has been the head coach of the Delhi franchise in the IPL since 2018. Ricky Ponting while talking to Sanjana Ganesan in ICC Review said- “I think someone like Khaleel Ahmed could be picked for the Test tour. I know he recently went to Zimbabwe and played the (T20I) series there, but for the Australia tour, it would be better to have a left-arm bowler in the squad.” Let us tell you that Khalil Ahmed was part of the Indian team for the Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka tour and played four out of 5 T20 matches. He took a total of three wickets and looked in good form. Apart from this, there are reports that Arshdeep Singh may be given a chance as a left-arm fast bowler for the Australia tour. Before going on the Australia tour, the Indian team has to play two Tests against Bangladesh and three Tests against New Zealand. If the selectors plan for the upcoming series, they can try both Arshdeep and Khalil.
BGT 2024: Australia, which has lost 2 series to India, is going to make a deadly counterattack, Pat Cummins took a big decision
Before the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Pat Cummins can be seen playing in the Sheffield Shield. Pat Cummins (Photo Source: Twitter) A 5 match Test series will be played between India and Australia in November-December. Australia has faced defeat in the last 2 home series, so this time they do not want to leave any stone unturned. Meanwhile, to improve his preparation before the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Pat Cummins can be seen playing in Australia’s major red ball tournament Sheffield Shield. The right-arm fast bowler last played the tournament in February 2021 and has featured in nine matches so far. Australia Test captain Pat Cummins wants to prepare himself by using the Sheffield Shield and the ODI series against Pakistan before the Test tour of India. Cummins told News Corp about this- “Ronnie (Australia head coach Andrew McDonald) called me and said we need to talk about this. I would have liked to go into the tournament a bit fresher, but I want to play some cricket this time around.” How is Pat Cummins going to prepare himself? “This window gives rest to my body, but I will get a chance to bowl well for six or eight weeks in the Sheffield Shield. I will go to the gym daily and do running, so that my body strength remains intact. After this we have to play an important Test series against India and our focus is completely on that.” Let us tell you that the way India has defeated Australia in the last two tours, the rivalry between India and Australia has become quite strong. This time Australia will want to win the series at any cost. That is why it is going to make every effort to counterattack. border gavaskar trophy 2024 schedule Full Schedule of IND vs AUS Test Series 2024 Match date place Time (Indian Standard Time) First Test 22-26 November Perth Stadium, Perth (D) 7:30 AM IST Second Test 6-10 December Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (D/N) 8:30 AM IST Third Test 14-18 December The Gabba, Brisbane (D) 5:30 AM IST Fourth Test 26-30 December MCG, Melbourne (D) 4:30 AM IST Fifth Test 3-7 January SCG, Sydney (D) 4:30 AM IST
“It is a matter of concern that….”- Statement of former legendary cricketer after losing the ODI series against Sri Lanka
Virat Kohli (Pic Source-X) After losing the ODI series against Sri Lanka 2-0, former Indian opener and current expert Wasim Jaffer has expressed concern. Jaffer’s concern is not about the fact that Team India lost the series but he has expressed his concern about the Indian team’s preparations before the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan next year. He says that playing only three ODIs before the Champions Trophy is a matter of concern for India. Actually, the Champions Trophy is to be held in February-March next year and after the Sri Lanka tour, India will have only three ODIs to prepare for this tournament, which they have to play against England in 2025. Wasim Jaffer wrote on X, ‘Sri Lanka played better cricket and deserves to win the series. I am not worried that India lost the series. Winning and losing is a part of the game. However, it is a matter of concern that India has only 3 ODIs left before the Champions Trophy.’ SL played better cricket and deserve the series win. It doesn’t worry me that India lost a series. Wins and losses are part of the game. However it’s a point of concern that India has just 3 ODIs before the Champions Trophy. #SLvIND — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 7, 2024 Let us tell you, after 1997, the Sri Lankan team has been successful in winning the ODI series against India. The first match of this three-match series was a tie. After this, the host team won the next two matches in a one-sided manner. In the second ODI, Jeffrey Vandersay performed brilliantly with the ball, while in the third ODI, Dunith Wellalage wreaked havoc. Wellalage was also awarded the Player of the Series award for his excellent performance. SL vs IND: Status of third ODI match Talking about the third ODI match, Sri Lanka won the toss and scored 248/7. Avishka Fernando scored the highest 96 runs in 102 balls for Sri Lanka. Apart from him, Pathum Nissanka contributed 45 and Kusal Mendis contributed 59 runs. In response, Team India was all out for 138 runs in just 26.1 overs. Rohit scored the highest 35 runs for India. Washington Sundar was dismissed after scoring 30 runs and Virat Kohli was dismissed after scoring 20 runs. India lost five wickets at the score of 73 runs. Dunith Welalage bowled the best in his career for Sri Lanka. He took 5 wickets for 27 runs in 5.1 overs.
Will four spinners get a chance in the match against AUS? Know what coach Paras Mahambre said
Team India (Photo Source: X) India will play its last Super 8 match in the T20 World Cup 2024 on Monday, June 24. India has already won two matches in the Super-8 stage and if it beats Australia in its next match, it will confirm its place in the semi-finals. Before this match, there is only one question in everyone’s mind, what will be the pitch of St. Lucia for this match. Let us tell you that as the T20 World Cup matches are being played in the West Indies, the pitch there is becoming sluggish and slow. Meanwhile, India’s assistant coach Paras Mhambrey was asked in the pre-match press conference that if the conditions are favorable for spin, can India give a chance to four spinners in their playing XI. Will four spinners get a chance to play in the match against Australia? Responding to this question in the pre-match press conference, Paras Mahambre said, “It all depends on the pitch – I expect the pitch to be not that favorable for spinners, I think yes three spinners are being included, I think team combination is very important, so I am not sure about all the other places. If, I am saying that, I don’t think the surface will be that dry and will turn that much, but yes, if the surface is like that, there will be a lot of wear and tear on the wicket, yes for a spinner, if you feel that is the best option that you want to go with and enter the match, you can go with it as well.” Let us tell you that India has a chance to eliminate Australia from the tournament. If India wins against Australia then Mitchell Marsh’s team will have to depend on the result of Bangladesh vs Afghanistan. If Afghanistan wins that match then Australia will be eliminated from the tournament.
IND vs AUS, Weather & Pitch Report: How will the pitch and weather be in St Lucia during the India vs Australia match?
The 51st match of T20 World Cup 2024 will be played between India and Australia in St Lucia on June 24 from 8 pm. IND vs AUS (Photo Source X/Twitter) IND vs AUS, Weather & Pitch Report: The second big match of the day on June 24 in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super-8 round will be played between India and Australia at 8 PM (Indian time) at Darren Semi Cricket Ground, St Lucia. Team India had won the last match against Bangladesh by 50 runs. Batting first, India had scored 196 runs at the loss of 5 wickets. In response, while chasing the target, Bangladesh was able to score only 146 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. Australia had to face defeat by 21 runs against Afghanistan in the last match. The Afghan team batted first and scored 148 runs at the loss of 6 wickets. In response, Australia was all out for 127 runs in 19.2 overs while chasing the target. In the Super-8 round, Group-1 points table, Team India is at the first position with 4 points with two wins in two matches and Australia is at the second position with 2 points with one win in two matches. Team India has almost confirmed its place in the semi-finals. At the same time, it is necessary for Australia to win this match to reach the semi-finals. Let us tell you how will be the condition of the pitch and weather of St. Lucia during this match- Darren Semi Cricket Ground Pitch Report (IND vs AUS Pitch Report), for June 24 The pitch of Darren Sammy Cricket Ground is considered excellent for batting, high scoring matches are played here. The highest total (218) on this pitch was made by West Indies against Afghanistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Fast bowlers are expected to get good seam movement here at the beginning of the match. After winning the toss, the captain can choose to bowl first here. Darren Semmy Cricket Ground, St Lucia Weather Report (IND vs AUS Weather Report) for June 24 According to Accuweather, the temperature of St. Lucia will be 32 degrees Celsius on the day of India vs Australia match on June 24. The sky will be 94 percent cloudy and there is a 55 percent chance of rain. At the same time, there will be up to 77 percent humidity in the afternoon. If this match is washed out due to rain, then Team India will reach the semi-finals with 5 points. Australia will have three points, so they will have to depend on the match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. If Afghanistan defeats Bangladesh, they will reach the semi-finals with 4 points. India vs Australia head to head record in T20 So far 31 T20 matches have been played between India and Australia, out of which India has won 19 matches and Australia has won 11 matches. Whereas one match was inconclusive. IND vs AUS: Darren Semy Cricket Stadium stats and records- Total matches played 23 The team…
