20 Nov, 2024 2:12 PM
Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) Perth’s unusual weather has thrown a curveball at WACA head curator Isaac McDonald, who is working against time to prepare the pitch for the highly anticipated first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite the disruptions, McDonald remains optimistic that the Optus Stadium surface will deliver its trademark bounce and pace when play begins on Friday.
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20 Nov, 2024 2:10 PM
Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) India bowling coach Morne Morkel said the call on injured Shubman Gill’s participation in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test will be taken on morning of the match starting on November 22 at the Perth Stadium.
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20 Nov, 2024 2:03 PM
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) With day three and four of first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth clashing with the IPL 2025 mega auction, former Australia captain Aaron Finch said the BCCI holds significant power, as they tend to achieve their desired outcomes.
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20 Nov, 2024 1:55 PM
Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) Australia fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood said he was very happy over the absence of top-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara from the Indian squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, starting on November 22 in Perth.
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20 Nov, 2024 1:44 PM
Bangaluru, Nov 20 (IANS) After India's withdrawal from the 4th T20 Blind Cricket World Cup due to government clearance issues, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 22 to December 3, 2024, captain Durga Rao Tompaki expressed the team's spirit, emphasising their passion, pride, and commitment to future opportunities.
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20 Nov, 2024 12:42 PM
Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) Former skipper Ricky Ponting compared the rivalry between Australia and India to that of the Ashes, stating that these two series are the battles in world cricket that everyone looks forward to seeing.
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20 Nov, 2024 12:32 PM
Melbourne, Nov 20 (IANS) Australia's veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell faced a significant setback after scans revealed a grade two tear in his left hamstring, casting doubt on his availability for the start of the Big Bash League (BBL).
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20 Nov, 2024 12:09 PM
Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has credited working on his mental side of the game and preparation routine for matches as key factors behind his Test career coming back on track. The first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at Perth, starting on November 22, will be Marsh’s first Test series against India since 2018.
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20 Nov, 2024 11:50 AM
Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) Ahead of Australia’s first game of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, former captain Allan Border praised Mitchell Marsh’s growth in Tests, adding that the all-rounder has learnt about how to become a player more suited to playing the longer format.
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20 Nov, 2024 10:56 AM
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Former New Zealand all-rounder Dion Nash, who also served as a selector, has been elected to the Board of New Zealand Cricket. Nash played 32 Tests and 81 ODIs for New Zealand, and was a member of the side winning 2000 ICC Knock-Out tournament, now known as the Champions Trophy.
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