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BGT 2024-25: Batting In Tests In Australia A Lot More Challenging Now, Says Steve Smith
The Sydney Morning Herald: Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India starting in Perth on November 22, premier Australia batter Steve Smith admitted batting in Tests at home has become a lot more challenging now, citing changing nature of pitches and Kookaburra becoming harder.
After India beat Australia 2-1 in the four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in 2020/21, the batting average in Tests has gone down from 37.0 to 28.8. Moreover, average balls per wicket in Australia till the 2020/21 series was 66.6, and after that, it’s also gone down to 52.
Average overs per Test in Australia till that unforgettable series win by India was 347.1, and since then, it has gone down to 279.4. "The wickets were probably better then as well, the ball wasn’t as big a seam, so there was less good balls to get you out if that makes sense.
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Time Will Tell, But Would Like To Just Confirm That McSweeney Is A Good Choice, Says Hayden
The Sydney Morning Herald: Australia’s batting great Matthew Hayden said time will tell whether Nathan McSweeney will have a great Test career, adding that for him, he looks to be a good choice in opening the batting during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
BGT 2024-25: KL Rahul Takes Blow On Elbow In India’s Match Stimulations Ahead Of Perth Test
Gavaskar Trophy Test: Just a week before the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test begins in Perth, KL Rahul took a blow to his right elbow and was forced to leave the field during India’s intra-squad match simulation at the iconic WACA ground on Friday.
'Be Careful; The Squad Just Doesn't Relax': Ian Healy On India's Close-door Training Session In Perth
The Sydney Morning Herald: As India have officially begun their preparations for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth, reportedly training behind closed doors on Wednesday at the WACA, Australian great Ian Healy thinks that tourists are making a mistake by opting for total privacy as he believes it can create an unhappy touring squad.
Pakistan’s Bowling Exposed Flaws In Australia’s Batting: Gillespie
The Sydney Morning Herald: Following Pakistan’s first ODI series win in Australia happening after 22 years, interim white-ball head coach Jason Gillespie said his bowlers exposed some flaws in the hosts’ batting line-up. In the series decider at Perth, Pakistan shot out Australia for 140, before hunting down the total with eight wickets in hand to win the series 2-1.
Kohli And Rohit Must 'rekindle Youth Mindset' For Australia Test Challenge: Greg Chappell
As Virat Kohli: As Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma gear up for one of the most crucial challenges of their careers in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, former Indian coach Greg Chappell believes that the two Indian stalwarts have the potential to rekindle the focus and hunger of their younger days to deliver on the world stage.
Women’s Cricket Calendar Is Resembling Men’s Schedule: Meg Lanning
The Sydney Morning Herald: Meg Lanning, the former multiple World Cups winning Australia skipper, believes the women’s cricket calendar has begun to resemble that of men’s cricket schedule. She added that women cricketers need to prioritise having rest and relaxation time as much as training and preparing for matches.
'Test Cricket Is The No. 1 Priority': Pat Cummins On His IPL Future
The Sydney Morning Herald: Australia captain Pat Cummins reaffirmed that playing Test cricket for his country is his No. 1 priority, adding that he is yet to decide his future in the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
CA Expresses Interest To Host India-Pakistan Bilateral Series: Reports
Sydney Morning Herald: Cricket Australia (CA) has expressed interest in hosting a bilateral series between India and Pakistan, should the BCCI and PCB mutually agree to matches between the two teams in future, say reports.
Perth To Host Next Season's Border-Gavaskar Trophy Opener: Report
Sydney Morning Herald: Perth will host the opening match of the next season's highly-anticipated five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series between Australia and India, said a report.
Cricket Australia CEO Hockley Denies Reports Of Ignoring Study On Saving Test Cricket
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley firmly quashed reports over the governing body, as well as India and England ignoring a study presented to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for saving Test cricket.
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