'What is the use of talent if that player plays so many Tests and averages below 35 after a few years of being in the Indian team?'
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Australia in Perth?
India's batting is a major concern with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggling for runs ahead of the tour of Australia.
Former Australia captain Border reveals he has Parkinson's disease
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It was a proper Test innings, it was of the highest class, and given the circumstances it came in, it was one of the best innings by an Indian batsman in recent memory, applauds Prem Panicker.
After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.
The Australian captain's gesture won cricketing hearts all over.
Two teams with fault lines in their batting, up against two of the best bowling sides in the game today -- the question that determines the outcome is, is your weakness greater than mine?
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.
Ravichandran Ashwin becomes leading wicket-taker in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history
Roundup of matches across the country in the ongoing BCCI Ranji Trophy
Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.
As Australia fell to two straight losses against hosts India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Geoff Lawson held skipper Pat Cummins accountable.
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.
Johnson sidelined for Aus tour of UK
Manoj Tiwary and Munaf Patel extended wishes to former India captain Sourav Ganguly on his 52nd birthday.
The blockbuster five-match Test series between India and Australia will get underway at Perth's Optus Stadium on November 22, the venue replacing Adelaide Oval as the national cricket board's preferred choice for the season opener.
Rahul hasn't crossed the 30 run mark in his last 10 innings and his overall career average of 33 after 47 Tests doesn't ooze confidence.
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.
Will Virat score a century against the Aussies?
'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.'
There is a saying that spinners mature after 30 and Lyon with 479 wickets from 118 Tests is a shining example of that adage.
Following Australia's win over India in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Ian Chappell said the visitors learnt from their mistakes.
Australia batter Steve Smith has admitted finding it 'challenging' as an opener in Test cricket but is eager to turn it around after going through a rough patch since taking up the role.
'Prayed for KL to smash it to all corners, have a great World Cup and silence his critics like me.'
Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sourav Ganguly gave his prediction for the final two Tests between a confident India and a struggling Australian side.
Hazlewood will consult Cricket Australia's medical staff before deciding on his participation in the IPL, the report said.
Ahead of the final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey is hoping to get some runs under his belt with the sweep shot.
Match referee Chris Broad saying that the pitch was very dry and favoured spinners from the start.
In April, Bumrah underwent a lower back surgery in New Zealand. The successful medical procedure has kept the bowler pain free.
'I don't think it's deserved. I think he'll be able to work through that. It's a new challenge for him, a new position.'
The absence of the dashing wicketkeeper-batter leaves a big void in India's Test eleven, said Hayden
India batter Shreyas Iyer will miss the entire IPL season and also the World Test Championship final.
Due to poor form and struggles with fitness issues, Pant has been removed from the vice-captaincy equation.
Team India visited the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to the Prime Ministers of India.
The third Test match between India and Australia has been shifted to Indore following concerns about the quality of the outfield at the original venue in Dharamsala.
India will set themselves up as Australia's opponents in that final if they win the fourth Test in Ahmedabad next week.
The Australian team spoke about the challenges of playing in India.
There has been a lot of talk going around KL Rahul's poor form and ahead of the third Test, former India coach Ravi Shastri opened up on Rahul's struggles.
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