‘Should hope that Virat Kohli doesn’t bring that intensity’: Former Aussie all-rounder issues big warning to Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Should hope that Virat Kohli doesn’t bring that intensity’: Former Aussie all-rounder issues big warning to Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has issued a warning to the Australian cricket team ahead of their opening Test against India in Perth starting on Friday.Watson highlighted the intensity and competitive spirit that Virat Kohli brings to the field, cautioning Australia to be prepared for his trademark…

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AUS vs IND: India’s slip cordon picture from nets hints at Perth Test batting order

AUS vs IND: India’s slip cordon picture from nets hints at Perth Test batting order

The unavailability of captain Rohit Sharma and the injured No. 3 batter Shubman Gill forced the Indian team management to reconsider their selection strategy for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia. The team has reserves in Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, and Dhruv Jurel and India’s slip cordon during Tuesday’s net session at the Perth…

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India vs Australia: Why Team India would be eyeing Steve Smith’s scalp the most | Cricket News – Times of India

India vs Australia: Why Team India would be eyeing Steve Smith’s scalp the most | Cricket News – Times of India

Steve Smith. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the highly anticipated Test series against Australia, India is concerned about Virat Kohli‘s poor form, while the hosts are facing their own batting dilemma with Steve Smith.The 35-year-old will return to the starting lineup at number four for the series opener in Perth after…

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A year of pain, hurt! When Australia broke a billion hearts in India to clinch ODI World Cup title | Cricket News – Times of India

A year of pain, hurt! When Australia broke a billion hearts in India to clinch ODI World Cup title | Cricket News – Times of India

Dejected Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after 2023 ODI World Cup final loss (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: It was the dreadful night of November 19 in 2023 when the Australian cricket team, against the odds, beat India in India to clinch a coveted and a record-extending sixth ODI World Cup title. At a packed…

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‘Toughest pitch I ever batted on’: Virat Kohli reveals his best Test knock in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Toughest pitch I ever batted on’: Virat Kohli reveals his best Test knock in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s exceptional record in Australian cricket is well-documented. In his 13 Test matches on Australian soil, he has scored 1352 runs at an impressive average of 54.08, including six centuries and four half-centuries.Interestingly, Kohli’s most cherished innings came in a losing cause. His remarkable 123-run performance in Perth…

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3rd T20I: Marcus Stoinis stars as Australia complete 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

3rd T20I: Marcus Stoinis stars as Australia complete 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia completed a 3-0 T20 series victory over Pakistan with a convincing seven-wicket win in Hobart on Monday. Marcus Stoinis was the star of the show, smashing an unbeaten 61 off just 27 balls to guide Australia to victory.Pakistan had won the preceding ODI series 2-1, but were outclassed in the shortest format. The visitors…

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Pakistan 67/3 in 8.4 Overs | Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I Live Score: Pakistan win toss, opt to bat against Australia  – The Times of India

Pakistan 67/3 in 8.4 Overs | Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I Live Score: Pakistan win toss, opt to bat against Australia – The Times of India

Pakistan captain Salman Agha won the toss and opted to bat in the third and final T20 against Australia in Hobart on Monday. The hosts have already wrapped up the series after winning a rain-hit match in Brisbane by 29 runs and then in Sydney by 13 runs. Pakistan made three changes with captain and…

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Australia great Matthew Hayden identifies India’s ‘advantage’ after 3-0 series whitewash to New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia great Matthew Hayden identifies India’s ‘advantage’ after 3-0 series whitewash to New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

Matthew Hayden (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden believes India’s recent 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand, though disappointing, might ultimately benefit them ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, Hayden described the whitewash as “the kick up the a*se that India need.” He noted,…

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