Five-times champions Mumbai Indians will miss the services of their skipper Hardik Pandya in the first match of the IPL 2025. Under Hardik's captaincy, Mumbai Indians finished at the last position during the IPL 2024.

Rana might get an opportunity as the fourth seamer in the first Test, keeping in mind the bounce from Perths wicket.

Ahead of the start of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Ricky Ponting has responded to Ravi Shastris bold prediction for the much-awaited series. Ponting was asked about Shastri's prediction for the BGT 2023-24 during the latest episode of The ICC Review.

The five-match Test series starts here on Friday.

Shami, however, could be available for the second half of the five-match series.

The medical team advised the Rajasthan left-armer rest and hence it was decided that Dayal would fly in while Khaleel fly back home.

His innings of 39 not out in the second game of the four-match series helped balance India's innings, while his spell of 1/8 from three overs during the decisive fourth contest ensured his side claim an impressive 3-1 series triumph.

Talking about Bumrahs record, the star pacer has scalped 32 wickets from seven Tests with a six-wicket haul under his belt.

Virat Kohli's social media post has given his fans a major scare ahead of the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. The former India skipper is toiling hard in the nets for the Perth Test.

Akash Deep has been in brilliant form as he has taken 10 wickets in 5 matches he played for India.

All the matches of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024 will be aired live on Star Sports in India.

But then, the Karnataka-based batter failed to make an impact with the bat, scoring only 4 and 10 in both the innings.

Talking about his illustrious career, he ended his stint back in 2013 after taking part in 200 Test matches where he scored 15,921 runs with the help of 51 centuries.

RCB will be evaluating its captaincy options after deciding to go against retaining Faf du Plessis.

He suffered a left thumb fracture while fielding in the intra-squad simulation between senior team and India A, ruling him out of the first Test.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Streaming:The third ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be played on Tuesday, November 19 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Davis Cup 2024 Finals Live Streaming: All the matches of the Davis Cup 2024 finals will be aired live on the Sony Sports Network in India.

Earlier, back in 2022, Bumrah led the Indian team during the match against England.

He has taken part in 111 games for Delhi and has collected 3284 runs at an average of 35.

Playing his first competitive match after a year, the 34-year-old, who underwent a surgery for Achilles tendon injury on his left leg, claimed a match haul of seven wickets.

As of now, Bumrah has scalped 32 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 21.25 in Australia.

This year, he has averaged only 22.72 across six Tests, and in the three games against New Zealand, he could manage only 93 runs.

Australia's assistant coach Daniel Vettori will be leaving his duties mid-way through the opening Test against India here to attend the IPL mega auction over the weekend. The IPL auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24-25, clashing with the Perth Test scheduled from November 22.

Rohits availability is under the scanner as to when he will join the Indian team.

AUS vs Pak 3rd T20 FREE Live Streaming: The 3rd T20I between Australia and Pakistan will be played at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

The Indian team will start their Border Gavaskar trophy campaign by taking part in the first Test at Perth on November 22.

Rahul had left the field for medical attention on Friday after sustaining a blow on his elbow by pacer Prasidh Krishna while batting in an intra-squad practice match at the WACA ground.

Glenn McGrath believes Virat Kohli could struggle in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to his recent poor Test form. The Australian legend advises targeting Kohli early to exploit his emotional gameplay.

Rohit Sharma is set to miss the first Test against Australia to be with family, while Shubman Gill's injury has deepened India's opening woes. Jasprit Bumrah will captain in Rohit's absence as India faces a tough challenge ahead.

Evin Lewis (68) and Shai Hope (54) powered West Indies to a thrilling five-wicket victory over England in the 4th T20I, chasing 219.

India's preparations for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy suffered a setback with Shubman Gill injuring his thumb during practice in Perth, casting doubts on their availability for the first Test against Aus on Nov 22.