If India has adopted a siege mentality heading into its defence of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, it appears no-one told Jasprit Bumrah.
‘His body’s great’: Skipper waves off Marsh fitness fears amid positive all-rounder declaration
Mitch Marsh cracked cut shots and unleashed thunderous pull shots in a cameo in the nets in Perth on Thursday that served as a reminder of the prodigious power the Western Australian possesses on the eve of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series.
‘I can handle it’: Australian debutant Nathan McSweeney thrown into cricket’s ‘hardest job’
Australian debutant Nathan McSweeney feels confident he can handle the transition to opening despite his lack of experience occupying the “hardest job in the game”.
Inside Aussie team’s final preparations as secret weapon handed ‘pretty scary’ task
Alex Carey has been a man on a mission throughout the Australian summer and it was no different in Perth on Thursday on the eve of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
‘We’re not there yet’: Blight that ‘haunts’ Aussie era as stars open up on missing legacy piece
In an era of dominance, one lone blemish stands in the way of Pat Cummins and his teammates from placing themselves amongst the highest echelon of Australian sporting teams.
‘The signs are ominous’: Indian skipper’s big Kohli warning as shock axing looms — Test Daily
Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah is confident Virat Kohli will rediscover his best form against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, declaring the superstar batter has looked in formidable touch in the nets.
‘Who cares’: An icon is in the midst of a staggering decline. It’s a trap Aussies can’t fall into
Once revered for his refusal to budge from the crease through unmatched skill and sheer willpower, Virat Kohli touches down in Australia amidst a form slump that has left fans questioning whether he’s lost his competitive edge.
‘Big snake cracks’: Curator’s call after wet weather as Perth Test pitch revealed
Wet weather in Perth could prevent “big snake” cracks in the pitch for the first Test between Australia and India in Perth but the wicket should still be “rock hard” when the first ball is bowled at Optus Stadium.
‘S****ing myself’: How Mitch Marsh beat crippling fear of failure after brutal Test intro
Stifled by a fear of failure, Mitchell Marsh spent the first half of his Test career weighed down by relentless pressure to perform.
‘Terrible incident’: Domestic umpire’s gruesome injury after ‘brutal blow’
A Western Australian cricket umpire has copped the nightmare scenario for any official, taking a full-blooded straight drive directly to the face in a match over the weekend.
Elephant in room Aussies still fear; odd man out in brutal selection call — State of Play
The last two times India have stepped onto Australian soil for a Test series, they’ve left as winners.
‘Not afraid’: Lyon’s revenge bid; grim record Aussies can’t ignore — Duels to define India series
It’s almost here.
‘Get good gear’: Cricketing great Stuart MacGill’s alleged role in drug deal
Cricketing great Stuart MacGill allegedly facilitated a meeting and drug deal between a street level dealer and his brother-in-law during which $330,000 was exchanged for a 1kg block of cocaine, a court has been told.
Legend’s stunning proof this summer could be ‘bigger than the Ashes’ amid Kohli warning
A quarter century after debuting against India in the Boxing Day Test, Brett Lee believes the Border-Gavaskar Trophy now rivals the Ashes as Australia’s most important series.
‘We’ve seen his eyes’: Vaughan’s huge Smith call as key to deciding blockbuster series revealed
Fox Cricket has launched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Melbourne’s Federation Square, with some of the biggest names in cricket helping preview the blockbuster series.