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Watch: Former cricketers discuss World Test Championship final duration

NEW DELHI: India have made it to the World Test Championship finals twice and both times have tasted defeat - first against New Zealand in 2021, under the captaincy of Virat Kohli and then against Australia in 2023 under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.

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Australia bank on 'scary' middle order to do the job

Makeshift opener Nathan McSweeney will make his Test debut in Perth as Australia attempt to win back the Border-Gavaskar trophy from India.

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Nathan McSweeney doesn't need to strike like David Warner did: Pat Cummins

NEW DELHI: Nathan McSweeney is set to make his Test debut in the opening game of the high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. Australian captain Pat Cummins has offered McSweeney words of encouragement as he prepares to face India.

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David Warner backs Nathan McSweeney to shine in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australian opener David Warner has publicly endorsed Nathan McSweeney as a potential standout performer in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The prestigious Test series between Australia and India is scheduled to commence on Friday in Perth.

The Times of India

Hurting India Under Pressure In Blockbuster Five-Test Australia Series

India head into a hotly anticipated five-Test showdown against Australia starting in Perth on Friday wounded by their first home series loss in 12 years and with a point to prove.

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Gavaskar sees CSK, RCB chasing this India player in IPL 2025 auction

NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian player Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) might go all out to secure wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.

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Why Team India would be eyeing Steve Smith's scalp the most

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the highly anticipated Test series against Australia, India is concerned about Virat Kohli's poor form, while the hosts are facing their own batting dilemma with Steve Smith.

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'People want to write Virat Kohli off after ... ': David Warner ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: David Warner has issued a cautionary note to Pat Cummins and the Australian team about the potential impact of Virat Kohli in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite Kohli's recent struggles in international cricket, Warner believes the Indian stalwart remains a significant threat.

The Times of India

Matthew Hayden predicts factors that could define the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden shared his prediction for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia. The series is scheduled to begin on November 22 in Perth.

The Times of India

Starc, Warner, Smith up for grabs in IPL mega-auction

A total of 37 Australian players, headed by the League's most expensive ever player Mitchell Starc, will feature in the IPL's mega auction in Saudi Arabia.

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Glenn Maxwell becomes third Australian batter to achieve this big feat in Men's T20s

NEW DELHI: Prolific batter Glenn Maxwell on Thursday achieved a significant milestone, becoming only the third Australian batter to surpass 10,000 runs in Men's T20 cricket, following in the footsteps of David Warner (12411) and Aaron Finch (11458).

The Times of India

Nathan McSweeney doesn't need to copy David Warner: Usman Khawaja

NEW DELHI: Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja supported Nathan McSweeney, his new opening partner, and advised him to play his own game against India in Perth instead of trying to emulate David Warner, a "special player" in his own right.

The Times of India

'Just repeat the process': Usman Khawaja advises Nathan McSweeney on Test debut strategy against India

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has given advice to his new opening partner Nathan McSweeney not to feel pressured to bat like David Warner, known for his aggressive and fast-scoring style. McSweeney is set to debut in the upcoming Test series against India, replacing Warner, who retired earlier this year.

The Times of India

Khawaja debunks strike rate 'myth' in McSweeney nod

Usman Khawaja reckons new Test opening partner Nathan McSweeney has the temperament to succeed, even if he does it at a slower pace than David Warner.

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David Warner demands India ball-tampering probe: ‘Squashed it as fast as they could’

The controversy occurred during India A’s tour match against Australia A when the ball was changed because it had a ‘scratch’

The Times of India

'They squashed it': David Warner calls for clarity on ball-switch controversy in India A game

The change of ball during India A's first unofficial Test against Australia A in Mackay after ball-tampering allegations against the visiting team has led former opener David Warner to believe that Cricket Australia (CA) 'squashed' the issue "as fast it could".

The Times of India

David Warner back in leadership role, first time since 'Sandpaper-gate'

It's been six years since David Warner found himself in the middle of the 'Sandpaper-gate' controversy during Australia's tour of South Africa. He was then banned from any leadership role, which was lifted by Cricket Australia last month. Subsequently, Warner, who has retired from international cricket, has been appointed the…

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Warner, Cowan lament inaction on India A tampering saga

David Warner and Ed Cowan believe Cricket Australia has questions to answer regarding its handling of the India A ball-tampering saga in Mackay.

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McSweeney to open for Australia A, firms for Test debut

In-form South Australia captain Nathan McSweeney has become the red-hot favourite to make his Test debut after being promoted to open for Australia A.

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Warner gets closure on Cape Town as Thunder BBL captain

David Warner has admitted he feared his lifetime leadership ban would never be lifted, before finally earning a reprieve and getting closure on sandpaper-gate.

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Who is Nathan McSweeney - backed by Ponting, Healy to open for Australia vs India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australian legends Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy spoke about the one slot that remains a big debate for them ahead of the India Test series. Ever since David Warner's retirement and failed experiment in moving Steve Smith up the order, Australia have struggled to find an ideal replacement. Cameron…

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'End of discussion': David Warner's wife says he won't come out of retirement to play in the India series

David Warner made heads turn with his recent comments on the possibility of him coming out of retirement to play for Australia again, but the former opening batsman's wife, Candice, has said that "it's not happening".

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Will Pucovski is the opener Australia need and a reminder that nothing is guaranteed

The talented batter once seemed a sure thing but after one Test and a series of concussions, cricket fans look set to be left wanting so much more

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Lehmann, Labuschagne back McSweeney for Test selection

Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is in form and in the mix for Test selection and says he would be prepared to open against India if asked by the selectors.

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Australia coach admits teen Konstas has made 'noise'

Teen NSW batting prodigy Sam Konstas will make his Test debut against India if Australia feel he is in their best XI.

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