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Australian chief selector George Bailey has defended the selection of Nathan McSweeney as an opener for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener against India, despite criticism from former Test opener Ed Cowan. Cowan labeled McSweeney's promotion as "a guess" due to his limited experience opening the batting.
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Australia's recent ODI series loss to Pakistan has sparked criticism, but the upcoming T20I series presents a different challenge. With a focus on building towards the 2026 T20 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, Australia is fielding a diminished side, providing opportunities for emerging players. Josh Inglis, the permanent
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India's humiliating 0-3 Test series defeat against New Zealand has cast a shadow over their World Test Championship (WTC) aspirations. To qualify directly for the WTC final at Lord's in June 2025, India must now win four Tests in Australia. As India prepares for the Border-Gavaskar
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The ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled for 2025, faces an uncertain future as the impasse between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) continues. The BCCI has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of the Indian government's decision to not send
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Virat Kohli, the batting maestro of Team India, has commenced his preparations for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia. Kohli arrived in Perth on Sunday, ahead of his teammates, to kick-start his training regimen at the WACA training pitches. Kohli's early arrival underscores his commitment to
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Arjun Tendulkar, the son of legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has achieved a significant milestone in his cricketing career by claiming his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket. The 25-year-old left-arm seamer accomplished this feat during a Ranji Trophy Plate Division match against Arunachal Pradesh at the Goa Cricket Association
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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a highly anticipated five-Test series between India and Australia, is set to commence on November 22. This edition marks several significant milestones and potential farewells for legendary players. Australia has historically been a challenging destination for visiting teams, but India has performed admirably in their recent tours.
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Usman Khawaja has dismissed the notion that Australia's Test batting lineup needs to score quickly at the top of the order, arguing that it's a "myth" that has no basis in reality. Khawaja's comments come as Australia prepares to debut Nathan McSweeney
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The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia promises to be a captivating spectacle, with the form of veteran players Ravichandran Ashwin and Steve Smith likely to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome. Ashwin, widely regarded as one of the greatest spinners of all time, has been a
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has faced criticism for canceling a warm-up match against India A ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In response to the poor form of Indian cricketers, the team has scheduled an intra-squad 3-day practice match behind closed doors. The intra-squad match at
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Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting and his former teammate Justin Langer may miss the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India due to their involvement in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The match is scheduled to begin in Perth on November 22. Ponting and
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Sanju Samson's recent scintillating form in T20 Internationals has solidified his position as India's go-to opener, according to former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik. Samson's promotion to the opening slot by India's new captain Suryakumar Yadav has proven to be a game-changer, with