Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 News

Virat Kohli, one of India's cricketing legends, is facing a crucial juncture in his career after a series of disappointing performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With his technique exposed by Australian bowlers, the 36-year-old is now eyeing a stint in County cricket to fine-tune his game ahead of the high-stakes Test series against England in June 2025. However, this plan could conflict with his commitments in the IPL 2025 playoffs, adding a layer of complexity to his preparations. Here's a closer look at why Kohli’s participation in County cricket might not be as straightforward as it seems.

For the first time in 10 years, India failed to retain the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy, marking the end of their unbeaten streak in the series against Australia.

Kohli, ever observant, noticed the situation and couldn’t help but deliver a cheeky reminder.

Amid the uproar, Jessica Head, who recently gave birth to the couple’s second child, became an unintended victim.

Starc’s resilience was on full display, as he managed to bowl at speeds of around 140 km/h, even while battling soreness.

A scenario is emerging where both India and Australia could finish with identical points — 126 out of 228 — and 55.26% of available points.

Bumrah’s performance in this Test series has been extraordinary. With 29 wickets to his name so far, he has consistently been India’s go-to bowler for crucial breakthroughs.

The contest between the two captains—Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins—has been decisively one-sided. Cummins has now dismissed Rohit on six occasions, with four of those coming in this very series.

Rohit's struggles have been evident throughout the year, where he has failed to find consistency in Test cricket.

The first delivery was deftly scooped over the wicketkeeper's head for four, leaving Bumrah and the Indian camp momentarily stunned.

The 19-year-old Sam Konstas, making his Test debut for Australia, wasted no time in announcing his arrival.

Despite these challenges, Rohit’s calm demeanour highlighted his leadership as the team navigated the unpredictability of the practice conditions.

Regardless of the ongoing debate about his bowling action, Bumrah’s legacy as one of the premier fast bowlers in world cricket remains intact.

While this act off the field captured attention, Siraj’s performance on the field in the ongoing series has also been noteworthy.

The exchange was brief but charged, as Kohli can be seen walking away from the scene, only to return momentarily to express his discontent further.

For India, a draw is the best-case scenario in this situation. The team would need a few hours of rain to wash out any hopes of Australia forcing a result.

Despite the setback, India remained focused on the task at hand – surviving the follow-on.

The "Sandpaper Gate" scandal shook the cricketing world in 2018 during a Test between Australia and South Africa at Cape Town.

Mohammed Shami, recovering from an ankle surgery earlier this year, has been under scrutiny regarding his return to the Indian Test squad.

The turning point of the game came on Day 2, with Siraj delivering a spectacular in-swinging yorker that bowled Head for a breathtaking 140 off 141 balls.