India's star batsman, Virat Kohli, is gearing up to take part in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he has the chance to surpass former Indian cricketer, Rahul Dravid, for the most Test runs against Australia. With just 124 runs away, Kohli could break Dravid's record of 2166 runs in 33 matches and 66 innings. Currently, Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs against Australia in Tests, with VVS Laxman closely behind him at second place.
In the ongoing AUS vs IND 1st Test match in Perth, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's poor performance continued as he dropped a crucial catch of Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1. After scoring just 5 runs with the bat, Kohli's dropped catch added to the team's struggles against Australia. Despite the disappointment, Kohli showed great sportsmanship by gesturing that he did not take the catch.
In a brief but thrilling show of skill, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli took a unique approach against the Australian pace attack during a recent match. Kohli stood outside of the crease, forcing the bowlers to rethink their strategies and adapt to his movements. While it didn't quite go as planned, Kohli's experimental approach proved fascinating to watch and showcased his adaptability on the field.
Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has joined the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in scoring 2000 runs for India in the World Test Championship. Despite dealing with injuries, Pant has achieved this feat in just 30 matches. The overall record for most runs in the WTC currently belongs to England's Joe Root who has over 5000 runs.
As the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia approaches, former Australian players have been targeting India's coach, Gautam Gambhir. However, amidst this criticism, Gambhir has received high praise from his former teammate Michael Hussey. Hussey believes Gambhir's competitive nature and determination will benefit the Indian team in their upcoming series against Australia. Despite facing two recent series defeats, Hussey is confident that Gambhir's coaching style will bring out the fighting spirit in the Indian team and lead them to success in Australia.
In the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India makes a strategic decision to bench Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in favor of Washington Sundar. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting, with Devdutt Padikkal making his Test debut at number three. The team will also hope for a return to form from Virat Kohli as they face a tough series against Australia.
India has made bold choices for their first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, naming a pace-bowling dominant playing XI with two debutants and a surprise inclusion of Washington Sundar. The spin-bowling allrounder will shoulder a lot of responsibility as the lone spinner in a team that includes names like KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant. Sundar's impressive form in the previous series against New Zealand is what earned him a spot in the team, along with two other notable additions, Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel. The Indian team also announced their full squad for the series, with some big names missing, making this a highly anticipated and intriguing matchup.
Jasprit Bumrah's present-moment awareness and inclination to rely on instincts makes him the perfect replacement for regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. In a vulnerable Indian team facing absences, injuries, and lack of form, Bumrah's relaxed approach and ability to think on his feet could be the way out in the daunting Perth test. His calm demeanour on his first day as captain highlights his natural ability and readiness for the role, something he had previously discussed in an interview.
Amidst doubts surrounding his performance, former Indian captain Virat Kohli impressed with his batting in a match simulation before the 1st Test against Australia. Despite undergoing a scan, Kohli showed no signs of discomfort as he faced the bowlers at WACA Ground in Perth. However, his potential opening partner KL Rahul sustained an injury during the simulation. The Indian team is gearing up for the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar series, starting November 22 at Perth.
In a high-scoring game, India managed to defend their large total of 283 runs against South Africa, winning the match by a whopping 135 runs and securing the T20I series victory. Suryakumar Yadav, who is leading the Indian side in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli, displayed an impressive batting performance, scoring his maiden international century. India's Ramandeep Singh also had a successful debut, taking his first international wicket. With this win, India are now at the top of the T20I rankings, setting them up nicely for the upcoming World Cup.