But Gavaskar's sharp wit and sarcasm was evident from what he said next about what exactly was Kohli expecting.
All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.
Labuschagne said he is focused on winning matches for Australia, not on convincing anyone about his return to form.
Head has dominated the batting chart with 409 runs in the first three Tests with two hundreds and a fifty, and former Australia captain Chappell believes his simplicity and aggression are behind his success as a Test batter.
'It (the decision to pick Nitish ahead of Shardul) is also about moving forward and I feel that this is the best set of players that we have selected to do the job for the country.'
Marnus Labuschagne arrived at the crease in Perth with a plan: channel his inner Cheteshwar Pujara.
The highly-anticipated BGT series will begin next week in Perth as both teams fight for a spot in the World Test Championship final, set to be held next year in London.
'Kohli will get runs whether he is playing under Rohit or anybody else.
'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?'
Here's Prem Panicker's unique take on all the action from the fourth day of the 2024-2025 Border Gavaskar series.
Siraj gave a fiery send-off to Head, who struck his second Test century against India and eighth overall.
'#TeamIndia could benefit if they have the services of #Tendulkar as the batting consultant in their prep for the #BGT2025.'
'Greatness isn't just about what they achieve in their prime. It's about how they adapt, endure, and finish.'
'Kohli, Smith, and Root are writing the final chapters of their stories, and we should honour their courage as much as their brilliance.'
A look at Virat Kohli's worst-ever showing in a Test series consisting of three matches or more.
'No Indian batter has hit more sixes than him against fast bowling in Tests in Australia to date, and he has played only two Tests.'
India decided against playing a match against an Australian domestic side in the run up to the five-match Test series, starting in Perth from November 22
'...there'll be nerves and a bit of pressure, but that's all part of it, and I'm just excited to see what it all brings.'
Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.
Akash Deep reveals how Virat Kohli offered him one of his bats -- a bat that scripted a rare happy memory during India's otherwise devastating tour of Australia.
India will be accorded a tough welcome to Australia as the Optus Stadium pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been prepared to offer "good bounce and pace"
The Prime Minister's XI team will be led by uncapped all-rounder Jack Edwards of New South Wales.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting advised struggling batters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to trust their game akin to star India batter Virat Kohli.
Paine's comments stemmed from a recent media interaction where Gambhir took issue with Ricky Ponting's remarks on Virat Kohli's struggling form, saying that the Australian legend need not be concerned about Indian cricket.
Ravichandran Ashwin visualises himself doing a lot more on the cricket field at least for the next few years.
'It seemed Kohli was looking to reach for the ball, trying to play the ball early'
Ricky Ponting though added that captaincy will be the "hardest thing" for the premier fast bowler.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's whirlwind 148 not out powered Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Services
Rohan scored 6,938 runs in first-class cricket, scoring 18 centuries and 34 fifties.
The Indian team in Australia lacks a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said
K L Rahul's indifferent form could throw Cheteshwar Pujara a lifeline for the tour of Australia, where he enjoys a great record.
Questions are mounting on when the 37-year-old India captain will finally call time on his Test career.
'That's one we need to tick off, definitely, in particular at home... we should pretty much win every series here at home.'
Rishabh Pant scored a watchful 98-ball 40 in India's 185 all out on the opening day in Sydney.
'I hadn't thought before that a fast bowler would be discussed so much in India but that is happening today and I feel happy and proud about that'.
India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.
To watch Dada standing on the steps of the airplane ladder with a glittering trophy in hand was exhilarating, recalls Hemant Kenkre.
Shobha Warrier pays homage to M T Vasudevan Nair, the legendary writer and filmmaker who passed into the ages on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Suryakumar Yadav has evolved into the new Mr 360 degree and India will struggle to put up enough runs on the board if he fails to fire, said batting great Sunil Gavaskar.
Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has urged the Aussie pace attack to target Virat Kohli's front pad and body in order to get him out in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Healy believes the Australian quicks should exploit any insecurity in Kohli's form, which has been inconsistent in recent months. He suggests targeting Kohli's front pad with seam deliveries and then resorting to "body bashing" if the first tactic fails.
The MHADA, which comes under Awhad's ministry, had requested Gavaskar to return the unused plot.
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