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India look more settled than Australia going into 1st Test, feels Isa Guha

Former England women's speedster-turned-analyst Isa Guha feels that Indian team going into the first Test looks way more settled compared to the Australian side

IND vs AUS 1st Test: Ponting backs Burns as opener in Australia playing 11

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting wants the team management to show faith in under-fire Joe Burns and retain him in the Test series opener against India, starting on Thursday

Allan Border bats for Steve Smith's captaincy, says he was judged harshly

Former Australia captain Allan Border feels that Steve Smith was treated harshly for his role in the Sandpapergate controversy

Kohli's absence incentive for Indians to lift up their game: Gavaskar

Virat Kohli's absence in the last three Tests of the upcoming four-match series will be a huge boost to Australia considering his record Down Under, say Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border

IND vs AUS: Burns will provide experience in Warner's absence, says Lehmann

Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann has backed incumbent opener Joe Burns to play the first Test against India

IND vs AUS 1st Test: Steve Smith misses net session due to sore back

Australia's premier batsman Steve Smith missed a crucial net session due to a sore back as the home team's tumultuous build-up to the 4-match Test series experienced another major injury scare

IPL addressed clash of cultures turning foes to friends, say Border, Langer

Former Australia skipper Allan Border and current coach Justin Langer have acknowledged the contribution of the Indian Premier League in breaking the ice between the Indian and Australian players

IND vs AUS: Harris hasn't scored Test hundreds, Burns can, says Ponting

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has once again shown faith in batsman Joe Burns and wants him to open in the first Test for Australia which gets underway on Thursday

Former Australian Test cricketer all-rounder Eric Freeman dies at 76

Former Australia Test all-rounder Eric Freeman has passed away at the age of 76.

I will go with Tim Paine as opener: Mark Waugh ahead of IND vs AUS Tests

Former Australia batsman Mark Waugh feels skipper Tim Paine could be the team's answer to its concerns at the top of the order in for India vs Australia Test series

AUS vs IND: Smith finds hard to stop visualising the game or shadow batting

Australia batsman Steve Smith said that he finds it difficult to stop visualising the game even during his downtime

ICC Test rankings: AUS edge out NZ at number one spot on decimal points

International Cricket Council clarified that Australia are still at the top of Test rankings and the Tim Paine-led side is ahead of New Zealand on decimal points

IND vs AUS: Need to strike fine balance while confronting Kohli, says Finch

Australia limited-overs captain Aaron Finch wants the home team players to strike a 'fine balance' when they confront Virat Kohli in the opening Test

IND vs AUS: Rohit clears fitness test, to leave for Australia on Dec 14

Rohit Sharma cleared an eagerly-watched fitness test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru

IND vs AUS: Green suffers concussion after being hit on head by Bumrah

Australia Test hopeful all-rounder Cameron Green suffered a concussion while bowling after a rasping straight drive from Jasprit Bumrah struck him on the head during the warm-up game

Pit-vertising: Deodorant brand feature on Big Bash League umpires' armpits

Umpires officiating matches in the Big Bash League this season will give air-time to Australian deodorant and antiperspirant brand Rexona whenever they lift their arms to signal six, out or byes

India vs Austalia 2020-21: Pat Cummins ready for bouncer war if needed

Pat Cummins wants the typical Australian pace and bounce on pitches during the four-match Test series

AUS vs IND Tests: Fresh and rested, Cummins gears up for rivalry with Kohli

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins has said he is ready to take on Virat Kohli in the first Test of the four-match series to be played at the Adelaide Oval from December 17

India vs Australia: Clarke backs Cummins to succeed Paine as Test skipper

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke is hopeful of pace spearhead Pat Cummins succeeding Tim Paine as the country's Test leader when the veteran's reign comes to an end

IND vs AUS: Wouldn't be surprised if Tests get a little fiery, says Cummins

Pat Cummins said matches in the Test series against India could get 'a little fiery', reflecting their intense rivalry in a far cry from some friendly banters that marked preceding limited-overs leg