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Shastri, Ponting question Shami’s injury management, say his inclusion could have boosted India during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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Questioning Mohammad Shami’s injury management, former greats Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting feel the veteran pacer could have tilted the series in India’s favour had he been added to the squad in the second half of the five-match Border-Gavaskar series. India’s decade-long stranglehold on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended after they went down by six wickets … Read more

Ricky Ponting on Rohit Sharma’s absence: I was very surprised when I heard the term ‘‘opting out”

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Australian batting great Ricky Ponting on Friday said he was “surprised” by Rohit Sharma’s absence from the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India will aim to win the Sydney Test to level the series and retain the trophy. Jasprit Bumrah, who walked out for the toss, said Rohit had “opted to rest.” … Read more

Jaiswal dismissal reaction: Spotlight on the technology after controversial dismissal

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed in contentious circumstances on the final day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, triggering questions about the functionality of the Snickometer.  Batting on 84, Jaiswal attempted a pull shot off Australian captain Pat Cummins and failed to make a strong connection. Australia appealed for the caught behind but it … Read more

Don’t judge Virat Kohli on current form, Australia series could change it all: Ricky Ponting

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Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli should not be judged based on current form and the champion cricketer could make a powerful statement during the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series given his class, feels legendary Australian player Ricky Ponting. The much-awaited series against Pat Cummins’ Australia will commence in Perth on November 22 and Kohli, as always, … Read more