Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar 2024-25 series, the Australian media gave a warm welcome to Team India as the local newspaper featured photos of India batters Virat Kohli, Yashavi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant along with Hindi and Punjabi headlines.
Former Australia skipper Tim Paine backed the young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel and believed that he could be very useful to the Indian side in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Ahead of the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India at home, Australia's uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney opened up on his plans against right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah Indian bowlers in the upcoming series.
Former Indian cricketer Nikhil Chopra said that India must execute the plans they make during the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in order to win the series.
Indian team slid down to number two as the spin duo of Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips spun New Zealand to a 25-run win over India in the third Test at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, handing the hosts their first-ever series whitewash at home in a Test series of three or more matches.
Ponting had said recently the Aussies may thrust teenage opener Sam Konstas into the fray and hand the Under 19 star a debut against India, but the former Australia skipper has changed his selection.
As per ESPNCricinfo, in their mission to secure a hat-trick of series wins in Australia, India was set to start the tour with a warm-up game against India A from November 15-17.
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green is set to be out of action for a good amount of time as he will undergo lower spine surgery after being diagnosed with his fifth stress fracture in his lower back
Australian skipper Pat Cummins revealed his picks for country's next all-format stars, including a Big Bash League (BBL) star and an up and coming opener who had a breakout year in the Indian Premier League (IPL)
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, former opener Shane Watson backed right-hand batter Steve Smith to open the innings in the upcoming serirs following his disappointing run at the top.