Friday, November 22
The Indian and South African cricket teams are currently tied 1-1 in their T20I series. After celebrating Sanju Samson's 30th birthday, the team traveled from Gqeberha to Centurion for the pivotal third match. The series will conclude on Friday with the fourth and final T20I in Johannesburg.
Deepak Chahar, who missed a significant part of the IPL 2024 season due to injury, is hoping to return to the Chennai Super Kings. Despite not being retained, the pacer believes his ability to limit runs in the powerplay will make him a valuable asset at the auction.
The Indian cricket team has arrived in Perth, Australia, to prepare for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. They will be training at the WACA Stadium, with their practice sessions shielded from public view. The availability of captain Rohit Sharma for the first Test is uncertain. The first Test begins at the Optus Stadium on November 22.
Virat Kohli's poor form has been a concern for Team India. Despite a memorable century at Perth in 2018, his recent struggles, especially against spin, have raised concerns ahead of the crucial Australian tour. With India aiming for a World Test Championship final berth, Kohli's form will be crucial.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, hailed as India's next superstar by Australian media, is set to face his biggest test yet on his maiden tour to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The young opener, who recently became the first Indian to score 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year before turning 23, will be looking to replicate his success in Australian conditions.
In 1996, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was born, marking a new era in the rivalry between India and Australia. Amid gluttony of stars such as Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid marking milestone moments, wicketkeeper-batter Nayan Mongia rose to the occasion, scoring a memorable 152 at Feroz Shah Kotla.
India have informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that they will not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy due to security concerns. In response, Pakistan have threatened to withdraw from the tournament if it's moved to a hybrid model. This is not the first geopolitically-instigated headache for the ICC.
Dhruv Jurel's impressive 80-run knock against Australia A in the second unofficial Test match has earned him praise from former Australian captain Tim Paine, who believes Jurel's performance warrants a place in India's playing XI for the upcoming first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Perth as a specialist batsman.
Following their 3-0 series loss to New Zealand, Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, is determined to secure their third consecutive Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory in Australia. Despite recent setbacks, former Indian pacer Chetan Sharma expressed unwavering confidence in the team's ability to overcome the pressure and triumph on Australian soil.
India cricketer Suryakumar Yadav found himself fielding questions from fans in South Africa about India's refusal to play the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The ICC had informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that India would not travel to Pakistan for the tournament and suggested a hybrid model with some games to take place in UAE.
