HISTORICAL FACTS: 25 | History Defined

’Not a doubt in my mind’: Jacob Bethell unfazed by fast track to Test No 3 spot

England’s win at Hagley Oval was 21-year-old’s third international debut in different formats in three months

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

The pink ball can be a little bit unpredictable at times: Steve Smith ahead of Adelaide Test against India

NEW DELHI: After losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener by 295 runs in Perth, Australia's Steve Smith stated that he is concentrating on adjusting to the pink-ball Test match against India in Adelaide.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2024

Trust your game like Virat Kohli: Ricky Ponting to Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has urged struggling batters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to trust their game, drawing inspiration from star India batter Virat Kohli, to reverse their fortunes in the remaining four Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India · Nov 30, 2024

Cummins 'hurting' after Australia's crushing Test loss

Australia have slumped to a record 295-run smashing to India in Perth, going 1-0 down in the best-of-five battle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy.

AAP · Nov 25, 2024

Perth Test: Jaiswal, Kohli tons demoralise Australia before Bumrah puts India in sight of a famous victory

What is it about young Indian batting talents and Perth that makes the venue a perfect stage to showcase their wares to the world?

The Times of India · Nov 25, 2024

Heat on Smith, Labuschagne as India turn the screws

Australia will be hoping Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne produce big knocks in the second innings against India after both failed to fire on day one.

AAP · Nov 23, 2024

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.

AAP · Nov 21, 2024

From uncertainty to opportunity: Nathan McSweeney, KL Rahul set for BGT battle

Australia and India both had one box ticked for the opening spot ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Yashasvi Jaiswal fit the bill for India and Usman Khawaja for hosts Australia. Who will occupy the other end remained a mystery.

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2024

'They've got plenty of...': Ricky Ponting's advice for Virat Kohli and Steve Smith

NEW DELHI: Both Virat Kohli and Steve Smith are going through a lean patch. Both former captains of their respective teams and both batting greats.

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2024

Virat Kohli’s decline leaves India pondering unthinkable question ahead of Australia series

The once-great batter has made just two Test centuries since the end of 2019 as scrutiny grows on his continued place in the India side ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024