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Australia Women vs. India Women LIVE Score Updates, First ODI: Australia wins easily thanks to Beth Mooney's elegant 76
At the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Tuesday, Australia won the first ODI by six wickets with 70 balls remaining. Alyssa Healy also struck a strong half century, making the run chase of 215 appear effortless. While Kashvee Gautam played a beautiful hand further down the order and Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur hit half-centuries, it was difficult for the Indian hitters. Jemimah Rodrigues followed immediately after Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma fell. Soon after reaching her half-century, Mandhana fell, and India found it difficult to gain pace in the middle overs.India reached 214 all out in 48.3 overs as Harmanpreet and Kashvee's partnership for the eighth wicket helped them surpass 200. While Alana King took only one wicket but was difficult for India's hitters to dismiss, Ash Gardner took three for Australia. In India's opening game following their World Cup victory in November, Harmanpreet Kaur had previously chosen to bat first. India had won the first and third games of the multi-format series, taking a 4-2 lead (in points) after defeating Australia 2-1 in the T20I leg. Before the hosts, headed by a newcomer in Sophie Molineux, responded in the second game in Canberra to tie the series at one, the Harmanpreet-led team won the rain-affected opening Twenty20 International by 21 runs in Sydney. In Adelaide, India defeated Australia by 17 runs thanks to a stylish 82 from Smriti Mandhana.
Published 24 Feb 2026 05:48 PM
Suryakumar believes India will win the T20 World Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav, captain of India, thinks his team can quickly recover from their defeat to South Africa and advance to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup knockout stages. India was defeated by the Proteas by 76 runs in Ahmedabad on Sunday, ending a 12-match winning streak. They now have a difficult job to defend the title they famously won in Barbados in 2024. This was India's first defeat of the T20 World Cup.In order to go to the semi-finals, Suryakumar's team will now probably need to win their remaining Super Eight games against Zimbabwe and the West Indies. However, if the Proteas stay undefeated during this round, one victory might be sufficient.Zimbabwe will be India's next opponent in Chennai on Thursday, and Suryakumar doesn't believe his squad needs to make many changes to get back to winning ways.When asked what India needs to perform well for the rest of the competition, a candid Suryakumar responded, "Hopefully, we bat well, bowl well, and field well."That's all. We'll make an effort to keep things easy. I believe we'll return strong if we play the same style of cricket that we want to play and nothing changes."India isn't anticipated to make many changes before their matches against Zimbabwe and the West Indies, but the team is worried about the performance of their top-ranked T20I batsman, Abhishek Sharma, who was dismissed cheaply for just 14 against the Proteas once more. Suryakumar laments the loss of early wickets during the run chase as India faltered in response to South Africa's score of 187/7, and the left-hander was one of three players removed during the Powerplay."If you're chasing 180-185, you can't win the game in the Powerplay, but you might lose the game in the Powerplay," the captain of India thought.
Published 23 Feb 2026 05:58 PM
T20 World Cup, India vs. Pakistan: Salman Agha considers the "big picture" following defeat, while Suryakumar dedicates victory to India
Following a humiliating loss in a match that never lived up to its blockbuster billing, India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated Sunday's (February 16, 2026) Twenty20 World Cup triumph over Pakistan to supporters nationwide, while his opposite number, Salman Agha, encouraged perspective.As India amassed 175-7 and then went back to bundle out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs, the much-anticipated showdown between the South Asian neighbors, who engaged in a military crisis that almost erupted into a full-fledged war last year, failed to ignite.Despite the tensions, the game itself went without any flashpoints, but the opposing captains did not shake hands during the toss. When the coin was flipped, Salman and Suryakumar avoided eye contact and appeared solemn. When the India captain addressed at the R. Premadasa Stadium following the game, the atmosphere was very different."This is for the Indian market. With a broad smile, the batter remarked, "We played the same brand of cricket that we wanted to play."Ishan Kishan was praised by Suryakumar for his quick 77, which helped them win.Ishan Kishan batted in the same manner as he did on the domestic circuit and in our prior games. Ishan took charge of the powerplay and had an unconventional idea."India v Pakistan is a special game for us and our country," Kishan said. "This is a crucial game. We attempted to play excellent shots, but they had fantastic spinners. We feel more confident moving further in the competition.
Published 16 Feb 2026 05:43 PM
Pakistan Minister Establishes 'Suryakumar Yadav Condition' for Asia Cup Trophy Transfer to India
In light of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) rejecting requests for a trophy handover ceremony, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) leader Mohsin Naqvi has reportedly introduced a new condition to break the deadlock regarding the Asia Cup 2025. During an ACC meeting on Tuesday, BCCI officials Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar put Naqvi on the defensive by requesting that the trophy be stored in the Asian body's Dubai office for shipping to India.Naqvi, however, demonstrated little to no willingness to comply with the requests from the Indian board. A report by the Pakistani media outlet Geo Super states that Naqvi even opposed the mention of the trophy handover in the meeting, as it was not included in the original agenda. During a virtual meeting, Naqvi informed Rajeev Shukla, "This item was not included in the agenda for the ACC meeting." Naqvi, in response to the BCCI's insistence on the trophy's return, stated: "If the Indian team wants the trophy, the captain can come to the ACC office and collect it from me. "Witnessing Naqvi's lack of cooperation, the BCCI warned the heads of the ACC and PCB that if the trophy is not transferred to the Indian team within a specified timeframe, they will lodge a complaint with the ICC concerning this issue. As PTI reported, a source stated, “It was clarified that the BCCI would lodge a complaint with the ICC, and Shelar made a brief exit from the meeting.” During the tournament, the two teams faced off three times, with India emerging victorious on each occasion, including in the final. During the event, India upheld a 'no-handshake policy' with Pakistani players, which angered the PCB.Following the Pahalgam terror attack, where Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 Indian tourists, tensions between the two neighbors have reached unprecedented levels.
Published 01 Oct 2025 04:04 PM
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No personal vehicles for players in Kolkata debido a las regulaciones establecidas por BCCI previo a ENG T20Is.
President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), Snehasish Ganguly, has confirmed que no acuerdos específicos has sido establecidos para que ningún jugador viaje de manera individual antes del primer T20I vs England.The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has limitado el desplazamiento personal de los players previo al primer T20I frente a England, tras la implementación de las rigurosas directrices por parte de la BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). The BCCI estableció rigurosas normas para los players tras su reciente derrota en series frente a Australia, limitando el tiempo de residencia de las familias durante viajes a otros países, entre otras regulaciones.Según PTI, the BCCI ha enviado el dictamen de 10 puntos a las State Associations encargadas de albergar partidos en el próximo torneo de baloncesto frente a England. Previo al primer T20I frente a England en Eden Gardens, Kolkata, CAB President Snehasish Ganguly declaró que no han establecido acuerdos específicos para ningún equipo para viajar, conforme a la reciente política de la BCCI."Conforme a los 10 puntos estipulados por la BCCI para players, the Cricket Association of Bengal has no establecido ninguna alternativa de transferencia [para players individuales]. Only a bus de equipo has sido organizado para la equipo de India. For the cricketers, no personal vehicles will be provided. "We deben adherirse a las directrices, las cuales claramente indican que todos los players deben viajar con el equipo a matches y a entrenamientos," Ganguly fue citado como declarando por PTI.
Irfan Pathan confirms a huge team hotel claim without mentioning Virat Kohli.
Irfan Pathan, a former fast bowler for India, stated that when he said that not all Indian players stayed together in the team hotel during their tour of Australia, he was not referring to Virat Kohli. Following the dismal tour of Australia, the BCCI set a strict 10-point disciplinary guideline for the senior men's national team.The current generation of players did not stay in the same team hotel during the just finished Test series in Australia, according to World Cup-winning former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who has emphasized the value of team bonding on overseas trips. After a fan on social media conjectured about a hidden message in his post on X, formerly Twitter, Pathan clarified that his comments were not meant for Virat Kohli. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released a strict 10-point disciplinary guideline not long before Pathan made his comments. The rules, which India Today was able to access, highlight the board's focus on performance and discipline following India's catastrophic 2024–25 Test season. Family travel restrictions, baggage limits, and the requirement that players play domestic cricket in order to be considered for selection are some of the measures.In the past, even the best players shared hotels with the rest of the Indian squad. In the first place, how was it permitted to remain in a different hotel? Pathan said.
Prior to the England white ball tour, Sitanshu Kotak was appointed as the batting coach for the Indian squad.
The veteran from Saurashtra, who has long been a member of the India A team, will begin his spell in Kolkata by playing England in three ODIs and five T20Is.For the upcoming India vs. England limited overs series at home, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has chosen to appoint former Saurashtra mainstay Sitanshu Kotak as the team's batting coach. Three ODIs and five T20Is will be played at home by the Indian squad. On January 22, India will play a Twenty20 International match at Eden Gardens in their first match following the Border Gavaskar Trophy. On January 18, the Indian team is scheduled to report to Kolkata, where a three-day camp is reportedly planned.As a batting coach, Kotak will be joining the Indian squad. Players will report on January 18 for the Indian team's three-day camp in Kolkata, according to an Indian board source.
The Gujarat Titans begin their IPL 2025 preparations.
Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, and Arshad Khan are among the players who have joined the team in the camp.According to a statement from the team, the Gujarat Titans kicked up their training camp in Surat on Monday in anticipation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.Along with the coaches and support personnel, a number of players have joined the team in the camp, including Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, and Arshad Khan.In last year's massive auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the 2022 Champions assembled a formidable 25-man team by acquiring top players like England's Jos Buttler, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, one of India's top fast bowlers, and all-rounder Washington Sundar.The Gujarat Titans kept Shahrukh Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill. The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will start on March 23, according to confirmation earlier Sunday by Rajeev Shukla, vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Speaking to media at the Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai, Rajeev Shukla disclosed the IPL 2025 date, stating, "IPL is going to start from March 23." The big auction, which took place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, has already allowed all ten franchisees to select the team of their choice. Following the bidding, rumors circulated regarding the potential start date of the lucrative league.
ILT20: Despite losing to the Desert Vipers, Adair considers the Gulf Giants' impressive start.
Even though the Gulf Giants lost their opening match in the International League (IL) T20 league's third season, the team's Irish all-rounder Mark Adair believes they have put on a good show, and the environment aroundDespite the fact that the Gulf Giants' season in the International competition (IL) T20 competition began with a loss, the team's Irish all-rounder Mark Adair believes they have presented a solid front, and the players' environment is positive despite the setback.Adair, the bowling all-rounder for the Gulf Giants, gave his thoughts on the team's tenacious performance against the Desert Vipers following Tuesday night's ILT20 Season 3 match at the Dubai International Stadium. Irish star Adair emphasized the Gulf Giants' unwavering dedication and upbeat attitude despite losing by six wickets in a low-scoring match in which Desert Vipers successfully chased down the mark with Sam Curran's undefeated 42 and Sherfane Rutherford's blistering 40.Although the outcome wasn't in their favor, the game was a fierce battle in which the Gulf Giants put up a strong display. "We showed great determination in defending our target, putting in a strong shift throughout the innings," Adair said, quickly praising his team's efforts. "There were definitely opportunities for us to win the game, and we fought out there," Adair remarked in his analysis of the team's performance. We know we are capable of game-winning performances, even though the outcome wasn't in our favor this time."
BCCI vice-prez Rajeev Shukla says the IPL 2025 will start on March 23. The Champions Trophy squad announcement date has been announced.
Rajeev Shukla said the IPL 2025 starts on March 23 and disclosed the date for India's Champions Trophy team release.Vice-president Rajeev Shukla of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 would begin on March 23. Shukla disclosed the tournament's start date to the media on Sunday after the BCCI general meeting.Important decisions pertaining to the management of Indian cricket were taken at the BCCI meeting on January 12 in addition to the announcement of the IPL's start date. According to Shukla, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been elected as the BCCI treasurer, while Devajit Saikia will take Jay Shah's place as the organization's new secretary. He added that the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) venues will be revealed soon, and that the Champions Trophy teams meeting will be held between January 18 and 19. However, there have been differing claims regarding the IPL's start date. According to ESPNCricinfo, the competition will really commence on March 21. According to a BCCI insider cited by PTI, the competition would start on "March 20 or 21."Gautam Gambhir and Indian captain Rohit Sharma attended the review meeting on Saturday in response to India's dismal showing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where the team lost 1-3 to Australia. Another 0–3 clean-sweep loss to New Zealand at home came before the series. "The Border Gavaskar Trophy performance, what went wrong, and the necessary course adjustment were all covered in depth. However, do not anticipate a hasty decision from the new BCCI administration," a source familiar with Board events told PTI under anonymity.
Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. To Terminate a Foreign Career Following...
According to reports, Rohit Sharma informed the BCCI that he plans to continue leading the squad for a few more months before calling it quits on his international career.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) meeting last week, which was attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, produced yet another significant revelation. As is already well known, there is a lot of discussion over who Rohit's successor should be in the leadership position, and Jasprit Bumrah is the front-runner. According to reports, Rohit has told the BCCI selectors and top managers that he intends to continue leading the side in Test matches and One-Day Internationals for a few more months before ending his international career.Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. To Terminate a Global Career According to reports, Rohit Sharma informed the BCCI that he plans to continue serving as captain of the squad for a few more months before ending his international career.Sports Desk on NDTVUpdated @ 01:25 PM IST on January 13, 2025Two minutes to read Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. Following... Rohit Sharma may soon put an end to his international career© AFP The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) meeting last week, which was attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, produced yet another significant revelation. As is generally known, the subject of Rohit's replacement in theThe selection committee and BCCI executives, however, aren't totally in favor of Bumrah taking over as the team's permanent captain. He must carefully control his workload to avoid injuries, which have hindered his career for a long time. In order to support Bumrah, the selectors are eager to identify qualified candidates for vice captaincy. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. The administration does not want two different leaders for Test matches and ODIs, according to a report in the Hindi daily. Although Suryakumar Yadav's appointment as ODI captain was also considered, the T20I captain currently has no position in India's 50-over squad.
Batter with an average of 664, back in the selection fray, last played for India eight years ago: report
Karun Nair, who has scored 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112*, and 122* in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024–25 campaign, has not lost.Karun Nair wrote on X (previously Twitter) in December 2022, "Dear cricket, give me one more chance," after seeing the tragic conclusion of his cricket career. The middle-order hitter, however, is said to be back in the running for national selection after making a significant turnaround over the following 12 to 13 months. In Indian cricket, Nair's situation is still among the most intriguing. Despite his historic 303 against England in Chennai, he was unable to establish himself as a key player in India's long-term strategy. However, Nair's incredible numbers in the current Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign have compelled the national selection committee, directed by Ajit Agarkar, to take note.In the last six innings of the domestic 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy, Nair has amassed 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112*, and 122*. Having amassed more than 600 runs without being removed, he has not yet been removed in this competition. He also holds the record for most runs scored by a batter in List A cricket history without being dismissed thanks to his valiant efforts with the bat. In addition, he is only the second hitter, after Narayan Jagadeesan of Tamil Nadu, to reach five hundreds in a single competition. Nair is one of just three batsmen in List A cricket who have achieved four straight hundreds thus far."It was an emotional moment when I put that tweet," Nair told the Indian Express his unbeaten 122 and an unbroken 200-run stand with Dhruv Shorey (unbeaten 118) for Vidarbha against Rajasthan. "For six-seven months, when I didn't play any cricket, all I did was travel three hours a day just to have a net session. I had no other option. I wasn't considered for any format and I was really emotional at that point of time. I had to move on and work on myself. Moving on wasn't easy, I needed a couple of months to get over it and then start practicing my skills and mindset. I would say, I was just preparing myself so that when I got another opportunity, I was not going to give anyone an excuse to drop me. For that, I needed to score runs and be consistent. So I just worked hard to get that back in my game," he said.
For India's T20I series against England, Mohammed Shami is back.
Mohammed Shami, a fast bowler, has finally returned to the Indian team after being selected for the five Twenty20 Internationals against England that begin in Kolkata on January 22. He last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023. Following that, he underwent ankle surgery and experienced knee pain.The selectors chose Suryakumar Yadav's T20I team on Saturday, but they have not yet revealed India's ODI team for the three February matches against England or the preliminary 15 for the Champions Trophy, which must be announced by January 12.Since the extent of the injury that kept him from bowling in Australia's second innings in the fifth Test in Sydney is still unknown, Jasprit Bumrah was left out of the 15 for the Twenty20 Internationals match against England. After playing the Test series in Australia, Rishabh Pant, who was India's primary wicketkeeper at the 2024 T20 World Cup and in two of the three T20Is played in Sri Lanka in July of last year, was probably rested along with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The two wicketkeepers for the Twenty20 International match against England are Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel. Due to his shoulder ailment, batting all-rounder Riyan Parag was not available. The selection committee did not include Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal, and Vijaykumar Vyshak from the 15 that won a T20I series 3-1 in South Africa in November. They were replaced by Shami, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel, and Washington Sundar, who were all involved in India's Test tour of Australia and missed that series. Shami participated in all nine of Bengal's T20 games in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy since resuming domestic cricket in November 2024, taking 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.85. However, he only participated in three of Bengal's seven 50-over matches in the subsequent Vijay Hazare Trophy, taking five wickets at a 25.80 average.
As Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir prepare harsh measures, Rishabh Pant will be dropped from the Indian XI, while Akash Deep will not play in the Sydney Test.
Rishabh Pant, an experienced player, is probably going to be left out of the India XI, but Akash Deep's omission may be a forced move for the Sydney Test.In an attempt to salvage the series and keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, India is anticipated to make a few changes to their starting lineup when they play at the Sydney Cricket Ground later this week. A seasoned campaigner might be fired for the other, while one of those might be a forced move, according to a report.During the series against Australia, India has made some unexpected choices. In Perth, they selected Washington Sundar as their only spinner, but he was later demoted to make room for Ravichandran Ashwin, who was followed in Brisbane by Ravindra Jadeja. Harshit Rana, a fast bowler, made his debut in Perth but was benched after struggling in the Adelaide Pink Ball Test. India selected three all-rounders—Nitish Reddy, Jadeja, and Sundar—later in the Melbourne match. Shubman Gill was benched, and Rohit Sharma, who was under pressure, chose to open in place of KL Rahul, who was demoted to the No. 3 position.According to a source in The Indian Express, captain Rohit and head coach Gautam Gambhir are currently discussing Rishabh Pant's spot in the starting lineup with the series at stake, even if WTC aspirations are all but dead. There was significant backlash at his dismissals at the MCG, including Sunil Gavaskar's widely shared "Stupid, stupid, stupid" tirade on commentary.Given his heroics in the 2020–21 series Down Under, Pant was expected to be the game-changing player during the trip of Australia, despite India's concerning batting performance in the home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. But in the current series, the wicketkeeper-batter only scored 154 runs in seven innings at a mere 22, with no scores of fifty or more.
Inside BGT: Virat Kohli was chasing a ghost as a batsman, but he flourished as a stand-in leader.
British comedian Mark Street recently talked about his passion for cricket on an edition of the BBC's Desert Island Discs show. "Sport isn't just about a ball or a race, as those who don't understand it believe. I find everything about it, including the drama, to be really moving.A portion of the Sydney fans would yell, "Kohli is a wa***r," for a short time on the final day of the series. Even if it was abuse, it seemed like a last-ditch effort to arouse him. With the exception of a century in Perth that not even his most devoted admirer would consider noteworthy, Kohli never shone during the summer while they waited for him to blow their team away with the bat.The Australian supporters were aware that this was not the Kohli of the past, save for a shoulder-barge that would cause the odd flickering booing. The takeaways include a barge, an irate look at an airport due to a miscommunication, an occasional yell, and an intense conversation in a group setting. On the field, there was also some obvious rage. At certain moments in the series, it forced one to closely follow him with binoculars. He once thrashed his arms and yelled something close to the umpire, who appeared surprised as he crossed over at the end of an over. He had occasionally been heard grumbling on the field since Adelaide. Was he unhappy with the captain's strategy? Was he irritated by some colleagues' lack of effort or the drop in bowling quality when Jasprit Bumrah wasn't playing? Unless Kohli speaks, which is doubtful, we won't know. He spoke to the bowlers and asked Rohit to alter his strategy on the field much more regularly after Brisbane.
No, MS Dhoni! Three CSK Players Who Will Revolutionize the IPL in 2025
The Indian Premier League's (IPL) eagerly awaited 18th edition is just a few months away, and anticipation is building rapidly. Our favorite teams made some thrilling signings and made some surprising decisions as they prepared the roster for the IPL 2025 season, making the IPL 2025 mega-auctions an exciting ride. There were hopes that the Chennai-based team would get Rishabh Pant, but the five-time IPL champion Chennai Super Kings appeared composed throughout the auction. Once more, MS Dhoni's strategy paid off, as CSK's paddle, which had been mute for the most part of the auctions, became clearly obvious during his particular favorite all-rounder category.That's safe to say. Dhoni and the entire CSK administration have assembled a winning team for the competition once more. In light of this, let's examine the three players who have the potential to significantly impact CSK's performance in the forthcoming IPL 2025 season.
Highlights of India vs. Australia, 5th Test, Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas Fight, Usman Khawaja Is Out on the Final Ball of Day 1
Highlights of India vs. Australia: On the first day of the fifth and final Test match against Australia in Sydney on Friday, Australia bowled out India for 185, reaching nine for one at stumps.Day 1 of India vs. Australia's Fifth Test Highlights: On the first day of the fifth and final Test match between Australia and India in Sydney on Friday, Australia bowled out India for 185, reaching nine for one at stumps. In the last session, India lost the final six wickets for 78 runs after rallying from 57 for 3 to 107 for 4 at tea. India's top scorer was Rishabh Pant (40 off 98), while Australia's best bowler was Scott Boland (4/31). As a result of Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Usman Khawaja from the final ball of the day, Australia finished the day at nine for one. After Khawaja was dismissed, Bumrah got into a fight with young Sam Konstas. Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, had earlier taken a break from the series decider with
Video: As tempers flare, Jasprit Bumrah makes Usman Khawaja pay for Sam Konstas' error.
Sam Konstas, Australia's promising opening batsman, has repeatedly stated that he want to talk about more than just his bat. On Friday, Day 1 of the 5th Test between Australia and India, Konstas excessively agitated Jasprit Bumrah over a situation that didn't even concern him in the final over before stumps. Usman Khawaja, Konstas' opening partner, was dismissed by Bumrah at the striker's end shortly after the incident, which prompted the Indian pacer to respond aggressively and invite Virat Kohli to join in.All of this occurred during the day's penultimate delivery when Khawaja took a moment to get ready at the striker's end, disrupting Bumrah's rhythm. However, the pacer became agitated when Konstas, who wasn't a striker, spoke to Bumrah and became involved in the incident.Video: As tempers flare, Jasprit Bumrah makes Usman Khawaja pay for Sam Konstas' error. On Day 1 of the Sydney Test, Virat Kohli also contributed when Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas got into a furious argument just before stumps.Sports Desk on NDTVUpdated at 01:37 PM IST on January 3, 2025Two minutes to read Video: As tensions rise, Jasprit Bumrah makes Usman Khawaja pay for Sam Konstas' error. Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah's violent conduct against Sam Konstas© Video Grab Sam Konstas, Australia's promising opening batsman, has repeatedly stated that he want to talk about more than just his bat. On Friday, Day 1 of the 5th Test between Australia and India, Konstas unduly agitated Jasprit Bumrah about a topic in the final over before stumps.Prior to this, India's batting performance was disappointing once more, scoring 185 runs, even after substitute captain Jasprit Bumrah had scored 22 runs. India's top-scoring batsman on the first day was Rishabh Pant, who amassed 40 runs before once again succumbing to his aggressive tendencies. However, after just making 17 runs before being removed to the outside off delivery once more, Kohli let everyone down.Due to his poor form, India benched Rohit Sharma for the game, but Shubman Gill, who took his place, did not make the most of his start either, hitting just 20 runs before being removed by spinner Nathan Lyon. The necessary foundation for India ahead of Day 2 was established with Bumrah's single wicket before stumps on Day 1. Early on Day 2, India would look for a few fast wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah will captain India in the BGT final, while Rohit Sharma chooses to "rest" for the Sydney Test.
Rohit Sharma, the Test captain of India, will be "rested" for the fifth and final Test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On Friday morning at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), pacer Jasprit Bumrah is expected to step out for the toss in his place.Australia vs. India, 5th Test: Following a run of setbacks in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma is under increasing scrutiny, with concerns raised regarding his form and leadership. Rohit's decisions might determine the fate of the squad and his legacy as India attempts to save the series in Sydney.For Rohit Sharma, the knives are out. After suffering multiple setbacks in the present Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the skipper of India, a doyen of white-ball cricket, is under tremendous strain. His position in the team is under unprecedented scrutiny as he has only scored 31 runs in three Test matches. Despite leading 1-0 in the highly anticipated five-match series, India has given up an insurmountable advantage to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India lost a Boxing Day Test in Australia for the first time in thirteen years. For the first time in ten years, they are also in danger of losing a Test series to Australia. As Rohit has struggled at the crease, all of this has happened under his guidance.Despite the losses, a draw in the Sydney Test in the New Year would allow India to rescue the series and keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Even if 2024 came to a disappointing finish, there is always optimism for the coming year.Rohit Sharma's choices will have a big impact. Even though it doesn't appear like he will retire from Test cricket, it is imperative that the proper decisions (read as bold) be made on the team lineup for the Sydney Test, which begins on January 3. Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir, the team's new captain and coach, have taken satisfaction in putting the team's needs first, even when it means making tough choices.
As Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir prepare harsh measures, Rishabh Pant will be dropped from the Indian XI, while Akash Deep will not play in the Sydney Test.
Rishabh Pant, an experienced player, is probably going to be left out of the India XI, but Akash Deep's omission may be a forced move for the Sydney Test.In an attempt to salvage the series and keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, India is anticipated to make a few changes to their starting lineup when they play at the Sydney Cricket Ground later this week. A seasoned campaigner might be fired for the other, while one of those might be a forced move, according to a report.During the series against Australia, India has made some unexpected choices. In Perth, they selected Washington Sundar as their only spinner, but he was later demoted to make room for Ravichandran Ashwin, who was followed in Brisbane by Ravindra Jadeja. Harshit Rana, a fast bowler, made his debut in Perth but was benched after struggling in the Adelaide Pink Ball Test. India selected three all-rounders—Nitish Reddy, Jadeja, and Sundar—later in the Melbourne match. Shubman Gill was benched, and Rohit Sharma, who was under pressure, chose to open in place of KL Rahul, who was demoted to the No. 3 position. According to a source in The Indian Express, captain Rohit and head coach Gautam Gambhir are currently discussing Rishabh Pant's spot in the starting lineup with the series at stake, even if WTC aspirations are all but dead. There was significant backlash at his dismissals at the MCG, including Sunil Gavaskar's widely shared "Stupid, stupid, stupid" tirade on commentary.Given his heroics in the 2020–21 series Down Under, Pant was expected to be the game-changing player during the trip of Australia, despite India's concerning batting performance in the home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. But in the current series, the wicketkeeper-batter only scored 154 runs in seven innings at a mere 22, with no scores of fifty or more.
Juthe Log: Former Indian Star Slams Rohit Sharma And Co. For Yashasvi Jaiswal's DRS Scandal
After third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat reversed on-field umpire Joel Wilson's decision without providing any solid evidence, Yashasvi Jaiswal's ejection became the subject of intense discussion.After India's 184-run loss to Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, former India wicketkeeper-batter Surinder Khanna blasted the Australian team's strategy in the fourth Test match and demanded "fair play" from them. The hosts seized a 2-1 lead in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series after Indian batters once again struggled against Australia's bowling attack while chasing 340 on the last day of play. With no solid proof, third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat reversed on-field umpire Joel Wilson's judgment during India's chase, sparking intense discussion on India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal. The third umpire's ruling was based on the video footage, which indicated some deflection even though the Snickometer showed no disturbance when the ball struck Jaiswal's gloves.Both the Indian camp and former players were not pleased with the result, blaming the technology for not doing its job adequately. 'There's no use in stirring controversy,' Khanna said, in contrast. In order to alter the outcome of the game, he suggested that the squad captained by Rohit Sharma play fair cricket initially.
Andhra Cricket Association Reward Nitish Kumar Reddy With Huge Cash Prize
Cricketing greats hailed Nitish Kumar Reddy's incredible effort, with Sunil Gavaskar calling it one of the best Test knocks in India's history.Young Nitish Reddy received a financial award of Rs 25 lakh from the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Saturday in recognition of his first Test century, which was essential to India's comeback in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. On the third day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Reddy, 21, led India to 358 for nine with a tenacious unbeaten 105. "For the Andhra Cricket Association, today is a lucky day and the happiest time of year. The selection of an Andhra lad for the Test and international T20 formats makes us very thrilled. Nitish Kumar Reddy is receiving an award of Rs 25 lakh on behalf of the Andhra Cricket Association as a token of appreciation," (ACA) President KesineniIn the fourth Test, Reddy, who had excelled in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, once again displayed his perseverance by forming an important 127-run combination with Washington Sundar (50 off 162 balls). Cricketing greats hailed Reddy's incredible century, with Sunil Gavaskar calling it one of the best Test knocks in India's history. The Australian pacer is now convinced of the young Indian batter's batsmanship after Reddy's straight drive off Scott Boland propelled him past his first Test hundred. More significantly, Reddy provided the team a chance to salvage the fourth Test match here by scoring an undefeated 105 as they reached 358 for nine in their opening innings.Yes, it's clear that he's playing really well. It's a lower-order player coming in down the center, but he's attempting to re-impose some pressure on us. And he's playing well," Boland said in response to a PTI question following the day's action. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. "He performed incredibly well. He's been a young Indian player who has performed admirably at hitting the ball. He appears to have almost every shot in the book," he continued.
