From a bowler's paradise on Day 1 to a batting haven on Day 2, the Perth pitch has defied expectations.
Grace Hayden, Haydos's daughter, is making waves in cricket broadcasting.
After Shane Watson turned down the offer, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in contact with several foreign coaches, including Justin Langer and Gary Kirsten, to work with the national team as head coach on a long-term contract.
Former Australian opener Mathew Hayden is mighty impressed with the IPL performance of Sanju Samson and has lauded the T20 World Cup-bound power-hitter for "handling both spin and pace with finesse".
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav opened up on his favourite IPL team when the tournament started, saying that he was a big fan of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings.
Richards could mentor the team in the World Cup a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.
Dhoni picked as skipper of IPL's all-time greatest team
'I always believed that when you're leading a team, you need to understand each other well, not just in passing. Once you know an individual well, you know his strength, his weaknesses, it becomes easier to guide the team in the correct direction,' Dhoni told Star Sports.
The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.
Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.
Australia's captain Pat Cummins also dismissed the "completely made up" suggestion that Warner and Smith would walk away at the Oval and said they were focused on the task at hand.
Ambati Rayudu doesn't feel MS Dhoni has played his last match, puts ball in BCCI's court
Shreyas Iyer-led KKR crushed Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sunday's final by eight wickets to win their third IPL title.
Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli and Australia's Steve Smith would be more than keen to stamp their authority in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series in which runs would be "at a premium", feels Australian great Matthew Hayden.
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden also wants Kohli to bat as much as possible in the powerplay.
Mohammed Siraj's self-belief and never-say-die attitude are his real strengths, said batting legend Sunil Gavaskar after the pacer set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru's four-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru on Saturday.
'Guys like Rishabh Pant have got a muscle memory and the thirst for victory.' 'He was such a key player last time he played there and the Australian public loved him as well, because of the nature of the way he played his game.'
Reader Tapan Mehta sent us these pictures from Brisbane.
Matthew Hayden predicts Shubman Gill's 15-year reign in international cricket
Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden feels that David Warner and Travis Head are the ideal duo to open for Australia at the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup which is set to begin on October 5.
KKR trumped SRH in the league stage matches and it will give them an edge going into Sunday's summit clash, Matthew Hayden and Kevin Pietersen.
Shastri also advised Pandya to stay calm and weather the storm with solid performances.
Hayden worked with Pakistan when it reached the semi-finals of last year's 20-overs World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
Matthew Hayden believes this season will be very special as MS Dhoni will potentially be playing his last IPL season.
The former Australian opener sounded a warning to their next rivals, saying his bowling attack is yet to produce its best.
Opener David Warner brushed aside any doubts about his Test match pedigree on Thursday with a brutal 164-run assault on Pakistan's bowlers.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test career is just nine games old but the great Brian Lara feels if there is anyone who can get close to his lofty feats, including the record 400 not out, it is the 22-year-old southpaw from India.
Hayden believes that the team's performance would improve by the time they travel to India for the 50-over World Cup.
Speaking exclusively to ESPNCricinfo, Hayden spoke of how it would affect the team's balance.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri, looked dapper, in a black kurta and a white stole, at the toss, two days after he turned 60.
'If he is prepared to bat the 20 overs, he can put together a match-winning performance. 200 is very accessible at Chinnaswamy but not necessarily at Chepauk Stadium.'
The absence of the dashing wicketkeeper-batter leaves a big void in India's Test eleven, said Hayden
Former Indian batter Gautam Gambhir slammed compatriot Virat Kohli for his poor shot selection during India's high-octane clash against arch-rival Pakistan.
'A fast bowler that is bowling 124 (kmph) and he's got a mouth from the south'
Australia's legend Ricky Ponting said the Impact Player rule in the IPL has made the batters more fearless and stronger
Ahead of the blockbuster final in Ahmedabad, a look at how the 2003 World Cup played out between India and Australia.
Following Shubman Gill's second fifty of the season, Australian great Matthew Hayden believes the youngster will dominate world cricket in the next decade.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke stated that David Warner's talent kept his contract from being "ripped up" early in his career.
Flower had joined the Australian camp as consultant ahead of the World Test Championship final against India last month.
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