On previous tours Down Under, India have twice played opening Tests in November. India lost both those Tests, both at the Gabba in Brisbane.
'We have nothing but respect for every Indian cricketer who takes the field on Friday'
Despite dropping six points in the ICC Test rankings, R Ashwin remained on top of the points table, along with James Anderson.
Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday scripted his name in the record books as he became the second fastest bowler to 450 Test wickets.
A bowler of Ravichandran Ashwin's calibre can't be put on "trial", while someone possessing Suryakumar Yadav's ability need not worry about his place in the World Cup squad.
Australia's last series win against India came in 2014-15, and they haven't tasted victory on Indian soil since 2004-05.
Washington Sundar made a dream return to Test cricket with a sensational spell of 7/59 against New Zealand, in his first Test since March 2021.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Brisbane?
'I'm very happy with the honour, but I don't let myself get too high'
How did Rohit Sharma manage to bat again in the second Super Over?
Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.
Smith has rarely, if ever, doubted his own talent but even he was aware that his spell at the top of the order was proving unpopular.
Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and the West Indies in Dominica, on Wednesday.
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'Bumrah is not the right option for captain.' 'All the pressure to deliver is on his shoulders. So taking on the mantle of captain will be added pressure.'
Himanshu Singh said the confidence stemming from his experience of bowling against Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the pre-season net sessions in Chennai is now reflecting in his outings in the Ranji Trophy.
'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'
At IPL 2025, expect nothing short of electric cricket from Thala Dhoni and his band of machas.
Ravichandran Ashwin finds himself in contention for a World Cup spot despite lack of game time but it doesn't concern skipper Rohit Sharma one bit.
Since making his Test debut in 2018, Bumrah has made 36 Test appearances and has 159 wickets to his name.
'The best coach is the one who is tactically superior. He should know how to pick the right XI according to the conditions.'
'We missed out on Ravichandran Ashwin, but we have a strong pace attack.'
A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.
Ashwin moves up to joint fourth, Iyer jumps 10 spots to be 16th
Ashwin has had the opportunity to play under the wing of both stars. He pointed out that there isn't a huge gap between Gambhir and Dravid's approach or the passion that the duo shares for Indian cricket.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the first Test between India and the West Indies, at Windsor Park in Dominica, on Friday.
Ravichandran Ashwin said on Tuesday that star Pakistan batter Babar Azam "should not be mentioned in the same line" as Indian icon Virat Kohli
'When people look at Kohli, they see a boy from Delhi who is taking on the Aussies in their own backyard and aspire to be like him.' 'Players like Jadeja and Ashwin lack this quotient.'
India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.
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'Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,' ICC said in a statement.
Buoyed by their win in the first Test in Perth, the Indian cricket team arrived in Canberra for the mid-series two-day game against the Australia Prime Minister's XI on November 30 and December 1 ahead of the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide on December 6.
With more than five months to go for the next Test series, many in the BCCI believe that there is no need to take a decision right away.
IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2nd Test played between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur, on Tuesday.
Travis Head's blistering century powered Australia's innings on Day 2 of the second Test against India
India will be under tremendous pressure when they face an equally circumspect Australia in a battle of two out-of-form batting units in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth
So, what are the options that India can look forward to?
Mahesh Pithiya's uncanny resemblance with Ravichandran Ashwin's action will surprise you.
The constant search for excellence has pushed R Ashwin to new heights but by his own admission, it has also been 'incredibly draining'.
Wriddhiman Saha acknowledged that his axing from the national side under Rahul Dravid's coaching tenure in 2022.
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