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<p>Cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Ricky Ponting shared contrasting views over Rohit Sharma’s demotion in the batting order in the ongoing Pink-Ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. While the former India captain backed&nbsp;Rohit’s call to play at six, arguing there was no need to break Rahul-Jaiswal's stand at the top after what they did in Perth, Ponting disagrees, saying Rohit could end up batting at number six for the rest of his Test career, something, given his age, doesn’t fit well for him and the team.</p>

<p>Rohit missed the BGT opener in Perth for personal reasons, later re-linking with the Indian Team midway into the first Test. With him back in the side as the captain and batter for the second Test, Rohit sacrificed his opening slot for KL Rahul, who enjoyed his marathon partnership (202) with young Jaiswal in the second innings in Perth, laying the foundation for a massive lead, which eventually helped India draw first blood in the series.</p>

<p>In Adelaide, Rahul opened and scored a gritty 37 off 67 balls, second-highest after Nitish Reddy’s 42, while Rohit, batting at six, where he averages the most in Tests outside of the top two, was dismissed cheaply for just three.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Like how India got folded on 150 in the first innings in Perth, they suffered a similar fate here at the Adelaide Oval, getting all out on 180 inside the first two sessions on day one.</p>

<p>“The previous Test, you have a 200-run partnership between Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. You don't want to break that, they have that momentum and confidence. Besides, Rohit Sharma hasn't played any serious cricket for more than a month, the last time he played for India was November 3, we are at December 6,” Gavaskar said, as quoted by Hindustan Times.</p>

<p>“Clearly, it was required that he would be able to see what was happening, the pink ball isn't easy to play, India hasn't played a pink-ball test in maybe 2-3 years, so dropping himself down the order was, to me, a correct move,” the former India great added.</p>

<h2>Punter disagrees with Sunny</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the former Australia captain Ricky Ponting disagreed with Gavaskar, saying regardless of how well Rahul played in Perth, Rohit should have never compromised on his batting position and should have opened instead of demoting himself to number six.</p>

<p>“I actually disagree with what Sunny (Gavaskar) said. I feel he should've come back in the side and open the batting. KL Rahul has been a fringe player around this team for a number of years. Yes, he got his chance and he played in Perth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“But what it seems to be now is that Rohit Sharma is going to spend the rest of his career down the order Because KL Rahul has played well, Shubman Gill looked good in the first innings, so he looks certain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The only spot for Rohit Sharma in the side now is no.6 and that might be where he stays for the rest of his career,” Ponting explained.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ponting, however, revealed that Rohit's decision to come back and bat at number six knowing his record against Australia Down Under hasn’t been impressive surprised him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He is a class player, although his record isn't that good against Australia. I think he has only made one century against Australia. The captain coming back in, and batting in the middle, was a bit of an eye-opener, but those are the decisions that a captain has to make,” Ponting noted.&nbsp;</p>

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Cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Ricky Ponting shared contrasting views over Rohit Sharma’s demotion in the batting order in the ongoing Pink-Ball Test against Australia in Adelaide.

Cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Ricky Ponting shared contrasting views over Rohit Sharma’s demotion in the batting order in the ongoing Pink-Ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. While the former India captain backed Rohit’s call to play at six, arguing there was no need to break Rahul-Jaiswal's stand at the top after what they did in Perth, Ponting disagrees, saying Rohit could end up batting at number six for the rest of his Test career, something, given his age, doesn’t fit well for him and the team. Rohit missed the BGT opener in Perth for personal reasons, later re-linking with the Indian Team midway into the first Test. With him back in the side as the captain and batter for the second Test, Rohit sacrificed his opening slot for KL Rahul, who enjoyed his marathon partnership (202) with young Jaiswal in the second innings in Perth, laying the foundation for a massive lead, which eventually helped India draw first blood in the series. In Adelaide, Rahul opened and scored a gritty 37 off 67 balls, second-highest after Nitish Reddy’s 42, while Rohit, batting at six, where he averages the most in Tests outside of the top two, was dismissed cheaply for just three. ALSO READ: BGT 2024/25: Jasprit Bumrah stuns Steve Smith yet again as Rishabh Pant clutches brilliant catch - WATCH Like how India got folded on 150 in the first innings in Perth, they suffered a similar fate here at the Adelaide Oval, getting all out on 180 inside the first two sessions on day one. “The previous Test, you have a 200-run partnership between Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. You don't want to break that, they have that momentum and confidence. Besides, Rohit Sharma hasn't played any serious cricket for more than a month, the last time he played for India was November 3, we are at December 6,” Gavaskar said, as quoted by Hindustan Times. “Clearly, it was required that he would be able to see what was happening, the pink ball isn't easy to play, India hasn't played a pink-ball test in maybe 2-3 years, so dropping himself down the order was, to me, a correct move,” the former India great added. Punter disagrees with Sunny Meanwhile, the former Australia captain Ricky Ponting disagreed with Gavaskar, saying regardless of how well Rahul played in Perth, Rohit should have never compromised on his batting position and should have opened instead of demoting himself to number six. “I actually disagree with what Sunny (Gavaskar) said. I feel he should've come back in the side and open the batting. KL Rahul has been a fringe player around this team for a number of years. Yes, he got his chance and he played in Perth. “But what it seems to be now is that Rohit Sharma is going to spend the rest of his career down the order Because KL Rahul has played well, Shubman Gill looked good in the first innings, so he looks certain. “The only spot for Rohit Sharma in the side now is no.6 and that might be where he stays for the rest of his career,” Ponting explained. Ponting, however, revealed that Rohit's decision to come back and bat at number six knowing his record against Australia Down Under hasn’t been impressive surprised him. “He is a class player, although his record isn't that good against Australia. I think he has only made one century against Australia. The captain coming back in, and batting in the middle, was a bit of an eye-opener, but those are the decisions that a captain has to make,” Ponting noted. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Gavaskar, Ponting share contrasting thoughts over Rohit Sharma’s demotion in batting order in Adelaide

<p>Question marks were raised on the standards of umpiring in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match between India and Australia on Saturday (Dec 7). Playing on Day 2 of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, Marsh was given not out on an LBW appeal drawing comparisons with KL Rahul’s controversial dismissal in the Perth Test. Fans did not hold back on the ‘double standards’ in umpiring and took&nbsp;to social media to showcase their anger.</p>

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<p>On the third ball of the 58th over in the Australian innings bowled by Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Marsh came down the track and attempted a shot. The ball appeared to have hit the bat and the pad at the same time as Indian players appealed for an LBW. Umpire Chris Gaffaney turned down the appeal and judged Marsh not out, a decision that was challenged by Team India.</p>

<p>Upon review by third umpire Richard Kettleborough, there was no conclusive evidence found to overturn the decision as Marsh remained unharmed due to the benefit of the doubt.</p>

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<p>However, in a similar incident on Day 1 of the Perth Test, Indian opener KL Rahul was given out despite no conclusive evidence. Like Marsh, Rahul's decision was also reffered to the third umpire, but in his case he had to depart which left the fans angry.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Ashwin exacts revenge</strong></h2>

<p>At the point of controversy, Marsh&nbsp;had yet to open his account as he looked to make the most of the opportunity. However, those ambitions were curtailed when he was batting on nine in the 64th over as Ashwin got the better of the Aussie all-rounder with a caught-behind. Rishabh Pant clutched his catch as the Aussies were narrowed to 211/5 at the time of writing.</p>

<p>Travis Head was batting on 63 while new man Alex Carey was yet to open his account. Australia lead India by 31 runs with still five wickets in hand in the first innings of the Adelaide Test.</p>


Question marks were raised on the standards of umpiring in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match between India and Australia on Saturday (Dec 7). Playing on Day 2 of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, Marsh was given not out on an LBW appeal drawing comparisons with KL Rahul’s controversial dismissal in the Perth Test.

Question marks were raised on the standards of umpiring in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match between India and Australia on Saturday (Dec 7). Playing on Day 2 of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, Marsh was given not out on an LBW appeal drawing comparisons with KL Rahul’s controversial dismissal in the Perth Test. Fans did not hold back on the ‘double standards’ in umpiring and took to social media to showcase their anger. The third umpire should’ve taken more time on the Mitchell Marsh DRS call—needed more angles and frames. A bit unlucky for Ashwin and India there.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Cvrp1kqOxx — Drop_in cricket (@drop_incricket) December 7, 2024 × Question marks on umpiring On the third ball of the 58th over in the Australian innings bowled by Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Marsh came down the track and attempted a shot. The ball appeared to have hit the bat and the pad at the same time as Indian players appealed for an LBW. Umpire Chris Gaffaney turned down the appeal and judged Marsh not out, a decision that was challenged by Team India. Upon review by third umpire Richard Kettleborough, there was no conclusive evidence found to overturn the decision as Marsh remained unharmed due to the benefit of the doubt. 1st Pic - Kl Rahul was given out in 1st test even after having inconclusive evidence. 2nd Pic - Mitchell Marsh was given not out because of inconclusive evidence. What is this hypocrisy @FoxCricket .#AUSvIND #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/rTJ8jqhvPd — -𝚉𝙰𝙳𝙾𝙽 🇮🇳 (@_zadon_) December 7, 2024 × However, in a similar incident on Day 1 of the Perth Test, Indian opener KL Rahul was given out despite no conclusive evidence. Like Marsh, Rahul's decision was also reffered to the third umpire, but in his case he had to depart which left the fans angry. ALSO READ | Lionel Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season Ashwin exacts revenge At the point of controversy, Marsh had yet to open his account as he looked to make the most of the opportunity. However, those ambitions were curtailed when he was batting on nine in the 64th over as Ashwin got the better of the Aussie all-rounder with a caught-behind. Rishabh Pant clutched his catch as the Aussies were narrowed to 211/5 at the time of writing. Travis Head was batting on 63 while new man Alex Carey was yet to open his account. Australia lead India by 31 runs with still five wickets in hand in the first innings of the Adelaide Test.

BGT 2024/25: Umpires in spotlight after controversial LBW call goes in favour of Mitchell Marsh - WATCH

<p>Gus Atkinson claimed a hat-trick before England's batsmen let loose to power the visitors 533 runs ahead of New Zealand on Saturday and in full control of the second Test. The home side will need to chase an enormous score in the fourth innings after England went to stumps at 378-5 in Wellington on day two.</p>

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<p>Captain Ben Stokes resisted any urge to declare, instead cementing England's position of power as four batters posted half-centuries to build on their first-innings advantage of 155.</p>

<p>Joe Root was at the crease on 73 while Stokes struck a whirlwind 35 not out against a tiring attack, after Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett were both dismissed in the 90s.</p>

<p>The fast-moving nature of the Test means the Black Caps should have ample time to reach any target, as they bid to square the three-match series after losing the opener in Christchurch by eight wickets.</p>

<p>However, history is firmly against them. The highest successful fourth-innings chase at the Basin Reserve is 274, achieved by Pakistan against the hosts in 2003.</p>

<p>New Zealand's hopes of getting back into the Test were scuppered in the opening 40 minutes of play when they lost their last five wickets to be all out 125.</p>

<p>Atkinson (4-31) removed the last three with successive deliveries to become the first Englishman to claim a Test hat-trick since Moeen Ali against South Africa seven years ago.</p>

<p>The seamer was all smiles after bowling Nathan Smith for 14, then having Matt Henry caught in the gully and trapping Tim Southee lbw.</p>

<h2>Bethell crestfallen</h2>

<p>England made batting look a lot easier, most notably when Bethell (96) and Duckett (92) combined for an untroubled 187-run second-wicket stand.</p>

<p>Bethell fell agonisingly short of a maiden Test ton when edging Southee to wicketkeeper Tom Blundell. The 21-year-old looked crestfallen as he exited after a 118-ball knock which featured 10 fours and three sixes.</p>

<p>Opener Duckett was closing on his fifth Test ton when he played-on off Southee (2-72), ending an innings of 112 balls.</p>

<p>First-Test centurion Harry Brook reached 55 before being caught in the deep off spinner Glenn Phillips while Root put some modest recent form behind him to post another batting milestone.</p>

<p>Root became only the fourth player to reach 50 runs in 100 different Test innings.</p>

<p>Ollie Pope fell for 10 off seamer Matt Henry (2-76), who earlier dismissed Zak Crawley for eight, continuing a lean series for the opener. In 19 Test innings against the Black Caps, Crawley has scored just 193 runs at an average of 10.15.</p>

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Gus Atkinson claimed a hat-trick before England's batsmen let loose to power the visitors 533 runs ahead of New Zealand on Saturday and in full control of the second Test.

Gus Atkinson claimed a hat-trick before England's batsmen let loose to power the visitors 533 runs ahead of New Zealand on Saturday and in full control of the second Test. The home side will need to chase an enormous score in the fourth innings after England went to stumps at 378-5 in Wellington on day two. ALSO READ: NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Gus Atkinson cartwheels in celebration after completing first career hat-trick - WATCH Captain Ben Stokes resisted any urge to declare, instead cementing England's position of power as four batters posted half-centuries to build on their first-innings advantage of 155. Joe Root was at the crease on 73 while Stokes struck a whirlwind 35 not out against a tiring attack, after Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett were both dismissed in the 90s. The fast-moving nature of the Test means the Black Caps should have ample time to reach any target, as they bid to square the three-match series after losing the opener in Christchurch by eight wickets. However, history is firmly against them. The highest successful fourth-innings chase at the Basin Reserve is 274, achieved by Pakistan against the hosts in 2003. New Zealand's hopes of getting back into the Test were scuppered in the opening 40 minutes of play when they lost their last five wickets to be all out 125. Atkinson (4-31) removed the last three with successive deliveries to become the first Englishman to claim a Test hat-trick since Moeen Ali against South Africa seven years ago. The seamer was all smiles after bowling Nathan Smith for 14, then having Matt Henry caught in the gully and trapping Tim Southee lbw. Bethell crestfallen England made batting look a lot easier, most notably when Bethell (96) and Duckett (92) combined for an untroubled 187-run second-wicket stand. Bethell fell agonisingly short of a maiden Test ton when edging Southee to wicketkeeper Tom Blundell. The 21-year-old looked crestfallen as he exited after a 118-ball knock which featured 10 fours and three sixes. Opener Duckett was closing on his fifth Test ton when he played-on off Southee (2-72), ending an innings of 112 balls. First-Test centurion Harry Brook reached 55 before being caught in the deep off spinner Glenn Phillips while Root put some modest recent form behind him to post another batting milestone. Root became only the fourth player to reach 50 runs in 100 different Test innings. Ollie Pope fell for 10 off seamer Matt Henry (2-76), who earlier dismissed Zak Crawley for eight, continuing a lean series for the opener. In 19 Test innings against the Black Caps, Crawley has scored just 193 runs at an average of 10.15. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Wellington Test: England’s lead cross 530 as batters make merry after Atkinson’s first Test hat-trick vs NZ

<p>It was a perfect start for Australia in the pink-ball Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match on Friday (Dec 6) as star pacer Mitchell Starc scalped Yashasvi Jaiswal on the first ball of the match. Playing at the Adelaide Oval, Starc got the better of the Indian batter on the first ball to stun the Indian contingent. This follows after Jaiswal had scored a hundred in the second innings of the Perth Test match which helped India win by a record 295 runs and thus establish a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.</p>

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<h2><strong>Jaiswal’s mix form continues</strong></h2>

<p>Having been dismissed for a duck in the first innings of the Perth Test, Starc was Jaiswal’s biggest nightmare yet again as he got the better of the left-hand batter for the second time in the series. Interestingly, on both occasions, he was dismissed for a duck. This came after India had opted to bat first having won the toss at the Adelaide Oval.</p>

<p>The duck is Jaiswal’s third in his brief Test career while second in this BGT, it is also the first time he has been dismissed for a golden duck. The poor start meant, returning Shubman Gill was called into action on the second ball of the Adelaide Test match. Gill was one of the three changes in the Indian side having missed the Perth Test due to a fractured thumb.</p>

<p>He returned to the Indian team alongside skipper Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin with Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel making way for the trio.</p>

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<p>Australia on the other hand had confirmed their Playing XI on Thursday as Josh Hazlewood made way for Scott Boland. He was the only change in the squad as the hosts continue to go with three frontline seamers partnered by Nathan Lyon in the spin department.</p>

<h2><strong>Teams:</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Australia (Playing XI):</strong> Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland</p>

<p><strong>India (Playing XI): </strong>Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj</p>


It was a perfect start for Australia in the pink-ball Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match on Friday (Dec 6) as star pacer Mitchell Starc scalped Yashasvi Jaiswal on the first ball of the match.

It was a perfect start for Australia in the pink-ball Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match on Friday (Dec 6) as star pacer Mitchell Starc scalped Yashasvi Jaiswal on the first ball of the match. Playing at the Adelaide Oval, Starc got the better of the Indian batter on the first ball to stun the Indian contingent. This follows after Jaiswal had scored a hundred in the second innings of the Perth Test match which helped India win by a record 295 runs and thus establish a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. First ball, first wicket! Yashasvi Jaiswal departs for a golden duck 🦆. What a dramatic start to the match! #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/KxdTbUd9PD — Vipul Goyal (@GipulVoyal) December 6, 2024 × Jaiswal’s mix form continues Having been dismissed for a duck in the first innings of the Perth Test, Starc was Jaiswal’s biggest nightmare yet again as he got the better of the left-hand batter for the second time in the series. Interestingly, on both occasions, he was dismissed for a duck. This came after India had opted to bat first having won the toss at the Adelaide Oval. The duck is Jaiswal’s third in his brief Test career while second in this BGT, it is also the first time he has been dismissed for a golden duck. The poor start meant, returning Shubman Gill was called into action on the second ball of the Adelaide Test match. Gill was one of the three changes in the Indian side having missed the Perth Test due to a fractured thumb. He returned to the Indian team alongside skipper Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin with Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel making way for the trio. ALSO READ | Napoli knocked out of Copa Italia by Lazio's hat-trick hero Tijjani Noslin Australia on the other hand had confirmed their Playing XI on Thursday as Josh Hazlewood made way for Scott Boland. He was the only change in the squad as the hosts continue to go with three frontline seamers partnered by Nathan Lyon in the spin department. Teams: Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

BGT 2024/25: Mitchell Starc strikes gold with first-ball wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal in Adelaide Test - WATCH

<p>‘Throws and cheeky glares’ headlined the final session on Day 1 in Adelaide as Marnus Labuschagne fired up Indian quicks Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj on Friday (Dec 6). The under-fire Australia number three tackled the new-ball blues under the lights to stand tall and stitch a 62-run stand with Nathan McSweeney before stumps.</p>

<p>While the first incident happened soon after Labuschagne walked out to bat following Usman Khawaja’s dismissal when Bumrah tried intimidating the out-of-form batter with a return throw, resulting in some words exchanged and a cheeky glare shared between the two, the second one made everyone get involved into this contest even more.</p>

<p>Siraj, steaming into bowling during the 25th over, was forced to pull out of his bowling stride at the last second after Labuschagne extracted himself because of the distraction in front of the side screen. A fan, carrying a bunch of beer glasses, assembled in the form of a snake, happened to cross the white screen just before the ball was about to get delivered, distracting Marnus.</p>

<p>With the batter pulling out of his stance, Siraj, into his stride, although broken, threw the ball towards him in anger, leading to both exchanging some words.</p>

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<p>Given that must have broken his rhythm, what transpired on the next ball frustrated Siraj even more, as Marnus cut him through the gully region for a boundary.</p>

<h2><strong>Australia all over India on day one in Adelaide</strong></h2>

<p>Contrary to how the game, or day one to be specific, panned out for both teams in the BGT opener in Perth, the result after the first day’s play in the second Test was entirely different. However, what remained constant was Australia wrapping up India inside the first two sessions on Day 1.</p>

<p>Mitchell Starc, the protagonist, removed Yashasvi Jaiswal on a first-ball duck, later registering his best figures in Tests (6/48).</p>

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<p>With Australia dismissing India on 180, they had the chance to begin better than they did across both innings in Perth, suffering early blows.</p>

<p>Despite the conditions favouring the bowlers, the Indian seamers failed to make their chances count, as Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney successfully dodged the new-ball threat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Birthday boy Bumrah picked up Khawaja’s wicket on 13 but failed to provide any breakthrough before stumps on Day 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two right-handers, Marnus and McSweeney, added 62 for the second wicket, with Australia ending day one on 86 for one, trailing behind by 94 runs.&nbsp;</p>

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‘Throws and cheeky glares’ headlined the final session on Day 1 in Adelaide as Marnus Labuschagne fired up Indian quicks Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj on Friday (Dec 6).

‘Throws and cheeky glares’ headlined the final session on Day 1 in Adelaide as Marnus Labuschagne fired up Indian quicks Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj on Friday (Dec 6). The under-fire Australia number three tackled the new-ball blues under the lights to stand tall and stitch a 62-run stand with Nathan McSweeney before stumps. While the first incident happened soon after Labuschagne walked out to bat following Usman Khawaja’s dismissal when Bumrah tried intimidating the out-of-form batter with a return throw, resulting in some words exchanged and a cheeky glare shared between the two, the second one made everyone get involved into this contest even more. Siraj, steaming into bowling during the 25th over, was forced to pull out of his bowling stride at the last second after Labuschagne extracted himself because of the distraction in front of the side screen. A fan, carrying a bunch of beer glasses, assembled in the form of a snake, happened to cross the white screen just before the ball was about to get delivered, distracting Marnus. With the batter pulling out of his stance, Siraj, into his stride, although broken, threw the ball towards him in anger, leading to both exchanging some words. Mohammed Siraj was not too pleased with this 😂#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/1QQEI5NE2g — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2024 × Given that must have broken his rhythm, what transpired on the next ball frustrated Siraj even more, as Marnus cut him through the gully region for a boundary. Australia all over India on day one in Adelaide Contrary to how the game, or day one to be specific, panned out for both teams in the BGT opener in Perth, the result after the first day’s play in the second Test was entirely different. However, what remained constant was Australia wrapping up India inside the first two sessions on Day 1. Mitchell Starc, the protagonist, removed Yashasvi Jaiswal on a first-ball duck, later registering his best figures in Tests (6/48). FIRST BALL OF THE TEST! Mitchell Starc sends Adelaide into delirium.#AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/pIPwqlX3dJ — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2024 × With Australia dismissing India on 180, they had the chance to begin better than they did across both innings in Perth, suffering early blows. Despite the conditions favouring the bowlers, the Indian seamers failed to make their chances count, as Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney successfully dodged the new-ball threat. Birthday boy Bumrah picked up Khawaja’s wicket on 13 but failed to provide any breakthrough before stumps on Day 1. The two right-handers, Marnus and McSweeney, added 62 for the second wicket, with Australia ending day one on 86 for one, trailing behind by 94 runs. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Marnus Labuschagne fires up Siraj, Bumrah on day one in Adelaide Test – WATCH

<p>India skipper Rohit Sharma returned to lead the side in the pink-ball Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia on Friday (Dec 6) after missing the opening contest in Perth. Rohit sat out of the Perth Test due to paternity leave and will return to play in the middle-order after KL Rahul’s heroics at the top. Notably, Shubman Gill and Ravichandran Ashwin were also back in the Playing XI after missing out in the Perth Test.</p>

<h2><strong>Rohit back in Team India</strong></h2>

<p>Having skipped the record-breaking win in Perth, Rohit was one of three changes to the Indian side as he returned to lead the side. The Indian skipper has an important role to play in the side with India chasing a place in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) which will be held at Lord’s. With Rahul impressing in the second innings of the opening contest, Rohit will drop to the middle-order in the Test format for the first time since 2018.</p>

<p>This change meant Jasprit Bumrah was dropped to deputy captaincy duties after leading India to a famous win, while Dhruv Jurel, Devdutt Padikkal, and Washington Sundar were axed from the Playing XI.</p>

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<p>Australia on the other hand had confirmed their Playing XI on Thursday as Josh Hazlewood made way for Scott Boland. He was the only change in the squad as the hosts continue to go with three frontline seamers partnered by Nathan Lyon in the spin department.</p>

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<p><strong>Australia (Playing XI):</strong> Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland</p>

<p><strong>India (Playing XI):</strong> Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj</p>


India skipper Rohit Sharma returned to lead the side in the pink-ball Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia on Friday (Dec 6) after missing the opening contest in Perth.

India skipper Rohit Sharma returned to lead the side in the pink-ball Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia on Friday (Dec 6) after missing the opening contest in Perth. Rohit sat out of the Perth Test due to paternity leave and will return to play in the middle-order after KL Rahul’s heroics at the top. Notably, Shubman Gill and Ravichandran Ashwin were also back in the Playing XI after missing out in the Perth Test. Rohit back in Team India Having skipped the record-breaking win in Perth, Rohit was one of three changes to the Indian side as he returned to lead the side. The Indian skipper has an important role to play in the side with India chasing a place in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) which will be held at Lord’s. With Rahul impressing in the second innings of the opening contest, Rohit will drop to the middle-order in the Test format for the first time since 2018. This change meant Jasprit Bumrah was dropped to deputy captaincy duties after leading India to a famous win, while Dhruv Jurel, Devdutt Padikkal, and Washington Sundar were axed from the Playing XI. ALSO READ | BGT: 'That doesn’t happen in Australia; I know it happens in India’ – Ryan Harris rubbishes faction reports Australia on the other hand had confirmed their Playing XI on Thursday as Josh Hazlewood made way for Scott Boland. He was the only change in the squad as the hosts continue to go with three frontline seamers partnered by Nathan Lyon in the spin department. Teams: Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

BGT 2024/25: Rohit Sharma returns to lead Team India in Adelaide; Ravi Ashwin, Shubman Gill back in Playing XI

<p>Napoli were knocked out of the Italian Cup by Lazio on Thursday after Tijjani Noslin fired a hat-trick to hand the Serie A leaders a 3-1 last-16 defeat in Rome.</p>

<p>Lazio will face either Inter Milan or Udinese in the quarter-finals thanks to Dutch attacker Noslin's treble which took his season's goal tally to five.</p>

<p>League champions Inter host Udinese at the San Siro in two weeks' time.</p>

<p>Noslin nodded Lazio ahead in the 32nd minute and, following Giovanni Simeone's rapid leveller, ended a sweeping move with a brilliant dummy and finish to put the hosts back into the lead four minutes before half-time.</p>

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<p>And the 25-year-old made sure of Lazio's passage to the last eight in four minutes after the break with another header from a pinpoint cross from Mattia Zaccagni, who also had a penalty saved midway through the first half.</p>

<p>Thursday's cup tie between largely second-string line-ups was a warm-up for Sunday night's Serie A clash between the two team in Naples, when Napoli will try to hold on to their slender league lead.</p>

<p>Napoli are one point ahead of Atalanta and four in front of Inter, Fiorentina and Lazio heading into the weekend's league fixtures.</p>

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Napoli were knocked out of the Italian Cup by Lazio on Thursday after Tijjani Noslin fired a hat-trick to hand the Serie A leaders a 3-1 last-16 defeat in Rome. Lazio will face either Inter Milan or Udinese in the quarter-finals thanks to Dutch attacker Noslin's treble which took his season's goal tally to five.

Napoli were knocked out of the Italian Cup by Lazio on Thursday after Tijjani Noslin fired a hat-trick to hand the Serie A leaders a 3-1 last-16 defeat in Rome. Lazio will face either Inter Milan or Udinese in the quarter-finals thanks to Dutch attacker Noslin's treble which took his season's goal tally to five. League champions Inter host Udinese at the San Siro in two weeks' time. Noslin nodded Lazio ahead in the 32nd minute and, following Giovanni Simeone's rapid leveller, ended a sweeping move with a brilliant dummy and finish to put the hosts back into the lead four minutes before half-time. ALSO READ | BGT: 'That doesn’t happen in Australia; I know it happens in India’ – Ryan Harris rubbishes faction reports And the 25-year-old made sure of Lazio's passage to the last eight in four minutes after the break with another header from a pinpoint cross from Mattia Zaccagni, who also had a penalty saved midway through the first half. Thursday's cup tie between largely second-string line-ups was a warm-up for Sunday night's Serie A clash between the two team in Naples, when Napoli will try to hold on to their slender league lead. Napoli are one point ahead of Atalanta and four in front of Inter, Fiorentina and Lazio heading into the weekend's league fixtures. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Napoli knocked out of Copa Italia by Lazio's hat-trick hero Tijjani Noslin

<p>Mitchell Starc registered his best Test figures, while Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne tackled the new-ball threat under the lights as Australia dominated day one of the second BGT Test against India in Adelaide. Reducing India to 180 inside the first two sessions, with the veteran left-arm seamer picking 6/48, Australia cut the deficit to 94 runs as they ended the first day at 86 for one.</p>

<p>The hosts began day one of the second Test in the most Aussie manner, with Starc accounting for Yashasvi Jaiswal on a first-ball duck, trapping him in the front. Returning Shubman Gill slammed a few fours in the first over to calm the dressing room atmosphere, with KL Rahul, who retained his place at the top after Perth Test heroics, added 69 runs for the second wicket.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Four quick wickets for Australia put India’s back against the wall, with India going into the dinner on day one with half of their side back in the hut. Captain Rohit Sharma, who decided to demote himself in the batting order to adjust KL at the top, departed cheaply on three soon after, while Rishabh Pant was caught off guard off a steamy bouncer off Pat Cummins on 21.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With Starc completing his five-for, continuing an unbelievable wicket-taking spree with the pink ball, he removed Nitish Kumar Reddy (on 42) to register his best Test figures.</p>

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<p>India got all out on 180.</p>

<h2>Batters save Australia’s day</h2>

<p>Unlike how it panned out for Australia’s top order in Perth, where Bumrah floored them across both innings, Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney successfully dodged suffering early blows, adding 24 for the first wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though the birthday boy Bumrah gifted himself a present in Khawaja’s dismissal on 13, he failed to jolt the partnership for the second wicket between McSweeney and under-fire Marnus Labuschagne.</p>

<p>Both batters escaped the new ball threat and instead applied better to keep Australia’s nose in front. Despite a few close calls and countless misses, including a floodlight failure that resulted in a blackout during the 18th over, breaking rhythm, the batters stood their ground, adding 62 runs for the second wicket before the day's play ended.</p>

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<p>Australia’s scorecard read 86 for one in 33 overs, trailing behind by 94 runs.&nbsp;</p>

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Mitchell Starc registered his best Test figures, while Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne tackled the new-ball threat under the lights as Australia dominated day one of the second BGT Test against India in Adelaide.

Mitchell Starc registered his best Test figures, while Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne tackled the new-ball threat under the lights as Australia dominated day one of the second BGT Test against India in Adelaide. Reducing India to 180 inside the first two sessions, with the veteran left-arm seamer picking 6/48, Australia cut the deficit to 94 runs as they ended the first day at 86 for one. The hosts began day one of the second Test in the most Aussie manner, with Starc accounting for Yashasvi Jaiswal on a first-ball duck, trapping him in the front. Returning Shubman Gill slammed a few fours in the first over to calm the dressing room atmosphere, with KL Rahul, who retained his place at the top after Perth Test heroics, added 69 runs for the second wicket. FIRST BALL OF THE TEST! Mitchell Starc sends Adelaide into delirium.#AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/pIPwqlX3dJ — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2024 × Four quick wickets for Australia put India’s back against the wall, with India going into the dinner on day one with half of their side back in the hut. Captain Rohit Sharma, who decided to demote himself in the batting order to adjust KL at the top, departed cheaply on three soon after, while Rishabh Pant was caught off guard off a steamy bouncer off Pat Cummins on 21. ALSO READ: BGT: Birthday boy Bumrah joins Indian greats for 50 Test wickets in a calendar year With Starc completing his five-for, continuing an unbelievable wicket-taking spree with the pink ball, he removed Nitish Kumar Reddy (on 42) to register his best Test figures. The inswinging peach of a yorker gets Mitchell Starc his fifth wicket!#AUSvIND | #DeliveredWithSpeed | @NBN_Australia pic.twitter.com/SwVIHFiNhK — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2024 × India got all out on 180. Batters save Australia’s day Unlike how it panned out for Australia’s top order in Perth, where Bumrah floored them across both innings, Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney successfully dodged suffering early blows, adding 24 for the first wicket. Though the birthday boy Bumrah gifted himself a present in Khawaja’s dismissal on 13, he failed to jolt the partnership for the second wicket between McSweeney and under-fire Marnus Labuschagne. Both batters escaped the new ball threat and instead applied better to keep Australia’s nose in front. Despite a few close calls and countless misses, including a floodlight failure that resulted in a blackout during the 18th over, breaking rhythm, the batters stood their ground, adding 62 runs for the second wicket before the day's play ended. The lights went out twice in quick succession at Adelaide Oval, but play has resumed. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/u6Jtd39Utc — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2024 × Australia’s scorecard read 86 for one in 33 overs, trailing behind by 94 runs. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Starc, batters help Australia kill Pink-Ball Test blues as hosts dominate India on day one in Adelaide

<p>In a strange set of events during Day 1 of the second BGT Test between Australia and India in Adelaide, a floodlight failure resulted in the blackout during the 18th over when the ground was plunged into darkness twice, interrupting play. Though it resumed shortly, the interruption did not damage Australia’s momentum.</p>

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<p>Harshit Rana&nbsp;was bowling that over and seemed frustrated with dual interruptions that broke his rhythm. The hosts made most of that chance, piling runs steadily and cutting the deficit, unlike in their first innings in Perth, where they got bundled out on 104 - 46 runs behind India's first innings total.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Australia on top in Adelaide</strong></h2>

<p>Following the Perth Test shocker, where they surrendered by 295 runs, Australia made early inroads in the second Test. After being asked to bowl first, Mitchell Starc removed Yashasvi Jaiswal on a first-ball duck, trapping him in the front. The veteran seamer later picked five more wickets, registering his best Test figures (6/48) as Australia wrapped up India on 180 in the first innings.</p>

<p>Scott Boland, who replaced injured Josh Hazlewood in the XI for the Pink-Ball Test, picked two wickets, with Captain Pat Cummins returning with two to his name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the visitors, Reddy impressed everyone, precisely for his two sixes to Starc and Boland, respectively, which made headlines. KL Rahul, who retained his place at the top, slammed a gritty 37, while the returning Indian skipper Rohit Sharma departed cheaply on just three.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Australia got off to a better start than the one in the previous Test in Perth, with both openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney seeing off the new ball.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jasprit Bumrah broke the opening stand by picking Khawaja, caught in the first slip on 13.&nbsp;</p>

<p>McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne played the waiting game to keep Australia’s nose in front, completing a fifty-plus run stand for the second wicket. Both batters applied better by leaving the good ones and attacking the bad ones. At stumps on day one, Australia's scorecard read 86 for one, 94 runs behind.&nbsp;</p>

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In a strange set of events during Day 1 of the second BGT Test between Australia and India in Adelaide, a floodlight failure resulted in the blackout during the 18th over when the ground was plunged into darkness twice, interrupting play.

In a strange set of events during Day 1 of the second BGT Test between Australia and India in Adelaide, a floodlight failure resulted in the blackout during the 18th over when the ground was plunged into darkness twice, interrupting play. Though it resumed shortly, the interruption did not damage Australia’s momentum. ALSO READ: BGT: Birthday boy Bumrah joins Indian greats for 50 Test wickets in a calendar year Harshit Rana was bowling that over and seemed frustrated with dual interruptions that broke his rhythm. The hosts made most of that chance, piling runs steadily and cutting the deficit, unlike in their first innings in Perth, where they got bundled out on 104 - 46 runs behind India's first innings total. Watch the Video here – The lights went out twice in quick succession at Adelaide Oval, but play has resumed. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/u6Jtd39Utc — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2024 × Australia on top in Adelaide Following the Perth Test shocker, where they surrendered by 295 runs, Australia made early inroads in the second Test. After being asked to bowl first, Mitchell Starc removed Yashasvi Jaiswal on a first-ball duck, trapping him in the front. The veteran seamer later picked five more wickets, registering his best Test figures (6/48) as Australia wrapped up India on 180 in the first innings. Scott Boland, who replaced injured Josh Hazlewood in the XI for the Pink-Ball Test, picked two wickets, with Captain Pat Cummins returning with two to his name. For the visitors, Reddy impressed everyone, precisely for his two sixes to Starc and Boland, respectively, which made headlines. KL Rahul, who retained his place at the top, slammed a gritty 37, while the returning Indian skipper Rohit Sharma departed cheaply on just three. Now THIS is entertaining stuff from Nitish Kumar Reddy!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/JgsupvPUkN — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2024 × On the other hand, Australia got off to a better start than the one in the previous Test in Perth, with both openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney seeing off the new ball. Jasprit Bumrah broke the opening stand by picking Khawaja, caught in the first slip on 13. McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne played the waiting game to keep Australia’s nose in front, completing a fifty-plus run stand for the second wicket. Both batters applied better by leaving the good ones and attacking the bad ones. At stumps on day one, Australia's scorecard read 86 for one, 94 runs behind. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Blackout at Adelaide Oval stops play during day one of Pink-Ball Test – WATCH

<p>Day 1 of the second Test between New Zealand and England, in Wellington, kicked off on Friday (Dec 6). The day's play ended with visitors on top, reducing NZ to 86-5 after making 280. While Harry Brook headlined the day with his second successive ton in the series, scoring 123, Daryl Mitchell also made heads turn by grabbing a one-handed stunner at the slips. He removed England's former captain Joe Root with a brilliant effort.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here is the video of Mitchell's catch, off&nbsp;Nathan Smith's bowling:</strong></p>

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<p>On the first ball of the 11<span style="font-size: 12.5px;">th&nbsp;</span>over, by Nathan, Root poked a delivery outside off-stump and paid the price. Mitchell, stationed at first slip, kept a close eye on the ball and timed his jump to perfection to dismiss the English batter for 3 (7).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking more about the opening day of the second and penultimate Test, Tom Latham-led Black Caps invited England to bat first. Ben Stokes-led visitors were 43-4 but a brilliant 174-run fifth-wicket stand between Brook (123) and Ollie Pope (66) revived the English innings. As a result, they bundled out for 280 with Brook slamming his eighth Test ton.</p>

<p>In response,&nbsp;the Kiwis ended the day reeling at 86-5 with England pacer&nbsp;Brydon Carse accounting for two scalps. Kane Williamson looked good for his 37 but couldn't hold one end whereas Mitchell departed for six. Thus, the home side are in troubled waters and need a big knock from someone down the order to take them closer to England's 280.</p>

<p>The first Test saw Stokes &amp; Co. beat England by eight wickets and they will be eyeing an unassailable 2-0 lead with a win in Wellington.</p>


Day 1 of the second Test between New Zealand and England, in Wellington, kicked off on Friday (Dec 6). The day's play ended with visitors on top, reducing NZ to 86-5 after making 280.

Day 1 of the second Test between New Zealand and England, in Wellington, kicked off on Friday (Dec 6). The day's play ended with visitors on top, reducing NZ to 86-5 after making 280. While Harry Brook headlined the day with his second successive ton in the series, scoring 123, Daryl Mitchell also made heads turn by grabbing a one-handed stunner at the slips. He removed England's former captain Joe Root with a brilliant effort. Here is the video of Mitchell's catch, off Nathan Smith's bowling: What a catch this was from Daryl Mitchell 👏 New Zealand with another wicket over England 📈 📺 Watch #NZvENG with TNT Sports and discovery+ pic.twitter.com/ZEOUPbZnPE — Cricket on TNT Sports (@cricketontnt) December 5, 2024 × Also read: 'Pant haunted me in last two series but...,' Langer on working with Indian star after LSG’s bumper IPL deal On the first ball of the 11th over, by Nathan, Root poked a delivery outside off-stump and paid the price. Mitchell, stationed at first slip, kept a close eye on the ball and timed his jump to perfection to dismiss the English batter for 3 (7). Talking more about the opening day of the second and penultimate Test, Tom Latham-led Black Caps invited England to bat first. Ben Stokes-led visitors were 43-4 but a brilliant 174-run fifth-wicket stand between Brook (123) and Ollie Pope (66) revived the English innings. As a result, they bundled out for 280 with Brook slamming his eighth Test ton. In response, the Kiwis ended the day reeling at 86-5 with England pacer Brydon Carse accounting for two scalps. Kane Williamson looked good for his 37 but couldn't hold one end whereas Mitchell departed for six. Thus, the home side are in troubled waters and need a big knock from someone down the order to take them closer to England's 280. The first Test saw Stokes & Co. beat England by eight wickets and they will be eyeing an unassailable 2-0 lead with a win in Wellington.

Watch: Daryl Mitchell grabs a one-handed STUNNER to get rid of Joe Root on Day 1 of Wellington Test

<p>Birthday boy Jasprit Bumrah became the first bowler this year and the third Indian seamer overall to complete 50 or more Test wickets in a calendar year. Bumrah unlocked this feat against Australia during day one of the second BGT Test (Day/Night Test) at the Adelaide Oval by picking their opener, Usman Khawaja, caught in the slips on 13. Meanwhile, Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan are the other two Indians who achieved this.</p>

<p>While Kapil did it twice (75 wickets in 1983 and 74 wickets in 1979), Zaheer bagged this milestone once (51 wickets in 2002). However, late Australian great Shane Warne topped the chart with 95 wickets in 2005.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bumrah featured in 11 Tests in 2024, missing just one, and despite India playing plenty of games at home this year, Bumrah pips the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, marking a stunning 2024 for him, where he even won the T20 World Cup in the Americas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in the ongoing Test, Bumrah shared the new ball with Mohammed Siraj in the second innings, and unlike how it unfolded twice in the previous game, India failed to pick any wicket up front. But soon after, he provided India with the breakthrough; coming over the wicket to the left-handed Khawaja, Bumrah found a neat edge that went straight to the first slip as the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma grabbed it comfortably.</p>

<p>After electing to bowl first in this Pink-Ball Test, India got all out on 180, with Aussie quick Mitchell Starc returning with his best Test figures of 6/48. For the visitors, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored with 42.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Bumrah back to his best</strong></h2>

<p>Bumrah captained India in the first BGT Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, picking eight for 72 across two innings, including a five-for in the first. Though he remained the ultimate thorn in the flesh for the Aussies, breaking their back in the series opener with early strikes, Bumrah impressed everyone with his leadership skills, helping India win the Test and draw first blood in the five-match marquee series.</p>

<p>With Rohit returning to the playing XI for the second Test, he took over the captaincy hat while Bumrah remains the leader of the pace attack.&nbsp;</p>

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Birthday boy Jasprit Bumrah became the first bowler this year and the third Indian seamer overall to complete 50 or more Test wickets in a calendar year. Bumrah unlocked this feat against Australia during day one of the second BGT Test (Day/Night Test) at the Adelaide Oval by picking their opener, Usman Khawaja, caught in the slips on 13.

Birthday boy Jasprit Bumrah became the first bowler this year and the third Indian seamer overall to complete 50 or more Test wickets in a calendar year. Bumrah unlocked this feat against Australia during day one of the second BGT Test (Day/Night Test) at the Adelaide Oval by picking their opener, Usman Khawaja, caught in the slips on 13. Meanwhile, Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan are the other two Indians who achieved this. While Kapil did it twice (75 wickets in 1983 and 74 wickets in 1979), Zaheer bagged this milestone once (51 wickets in 2002). However, late Australian great Shane Warne topped the chart with 95 wickets in 2005. ALSO READ: BGT 2024/25: Mitchell Starc wreaks havoc in Adelaide with maiden fifer against Team India Bumrah featured in 11 Tests in 2024, missing just one, and despite India playing plenty of games at home this year, Bumrah pips the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, marking a stunning 2024 for him, where he even won the T20 World Cup in the Americas. Meanwhile, in the ongoing Test, Bumrah shared the new ball with Mohammed Siraj in the second innings, and unlike how it unfolded twice in the previous game, India failed to pick any wicket up front. But soon after, he provided India with the breakthrough; coming over the wicket to the left-handed Khawaja, Bumrah found a neat edge that went straight to the first slip as the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma grabbed it comfortably. After electing to bowl first in this Pink-Ball Test, India got all out on 180, with Aussie quick Mitchell Starc returning with his best Test figures of 6/48. For the visitors, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored with 42. Bumrah back to his best Bumrah captained India in the first BGT Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, picking eight for 72 across two innings, including a five-for in the first. Though he remained the ultimate thorn in the flesh for the Aussies, breaking their back in the series opener with early strikes, Bumrah impressed everyone with his leadership skills, helping India win the Test and draw first blood in the five-match marquee series. With Rohit returning to the playing XI for the second Test, he took over the captaincy hat while Bumrah remains the leader of the pace attack. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Birthday boy Bumrah joins Indian greats for 50 Test wickets in a calendar year

<p>Opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India folded for 180 in the second Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), versus Australia on Friday (Dec 6). Nitish Reddy, who made his Test debut in the series opener in Perth, top-scored for India (42) as Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc returned with his best figures, 6 for 48. During Reddy's knock, the right-hander played some sublime shots and even entertained the Adelaide crowd with some big hits as he was losing partners at regular intervals. His reverse sweep six off Scott Boland made heads turn.</p>

<p><strong>Here is the video:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Reddy looked good from the word go. While the likes of KL Rahul (37), Shubman Gill (31), Rishabh Pant (21) and R Ashwin (22) also chipped in, the youngster looked most comfortable during his stay in the middle. He started the counterattack, during his partnership with vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, with wickets falling in regular succession. As a result, Reddy fell for a 54-ball 42. His inning was laced with 3 fours and 3 sixes. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder also smacked Starc for a six, over deep extra cover, as his aggressive approach took India to 180 in 44.1 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will now look to turn the tides with the pink ball in the remaining sessions of the opening day. The visitors lead the five-match Test series 1-0 following a 295-run win in Perth.</p>


Opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India folded for 180 in the second Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), versus Australia on Friday (Dec 6). Nitish Reddy, who made his Test debut in the series opener in Perth, top-scored for India (42) as Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc returned with his best figures, 6 for 48.

Opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India folded for 180 in the second Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), versus Australia on Friday (Dec 6). Nitish Reddy, who made his Test debut in the series opener in Perth, top-scored for India (42) as Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc returned with his best figures, 6 for 48. During Reddy's knock, the right-hander played some sublime shots and even entertained the Adelaide crowd with some big hits as he was losing partners at regular intervals. His reverse sweep six off Scott Boland made heads turn. Here is the video: Now THIS is entertaining stuff from Nitish Kumar Reddy!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/JgsupvPUkN — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2024 × Also read: BGT 2024-25: Mitchell Starc sends Perth centurion Virat Kohli packing on Day 1 of Adelaide Test - WATCH Reddy looked good from the word go. While the likes of KL Rahul (37), Shubman Gill (31), Rishabh Pant (21) and R Ashwin (22) also chipped in, the youngster looked most comfortable during his stay in the middle. He started the counterattack, during his partnership with vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, with wickets falling in regular succession. As a result, Reddy fell for a 54-ball 42. His inning was laced with 3 fours and 3 sixes. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder also smacked Starc for a six, over deep extra cover, as his aggressive approach took India to 180 in 44.1 overs. India will now look to turn the tides with the pink ball in the remaining sessions of the opening day. The visitors lead the five-match Test series 1-0 following a 295-run win in Perth.

Adelaide Test: Nitish Reddy entertains fans with REVERSE SWEEP SIX off Scott Boland on Day 1 - WATCH

<p>Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc in the first innings of the pink-ball Test between Australia and India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he bagged his first fifer against Rohit Sharma’s men. Playing at the Adelaide Oval on Friday (Dec 6), Starc was on the money having got&nbsp;the better of Yashasvi Jaiswal on the first ball of the match. This was followed by another brilliant spell to complete the fifer in the second session of Day 1 as he ended with figures of 48/6.</p>

<h2><strong>Starc wreaks havoc</strong></h2>

<p>With Australia trailing 0-1 in the five-match BGT, Starc's role was important for the Aussies in the Adelaide Test and he did not disappoint. Having silenced Jaiswal for a duck for the second time in the series, he went on to take valuable wickets of&nbsp;KL Rahul (37) and Virat Kohli (7),&nbsp;putting India on the back foot. The leading wicket-taker in the pink-ball format, Starc showed his class from both ends at the Adelaide Oval as the Indian team struggled to counter him despite the returns of skipper Rohit Sharma (3) and Shubman Gill (31) in the Playing XI.</p>

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<p>The left-arm pacer&nbsp;then managed to complete his 15th fifer in the Test format when he dismissed tail-end batters Ravichandran Ashwin (22) and Harshit Rana (0) in back-to-back overs in the second session of Day 1. India&nbsp;later got bowled out for 180 as Nitish Reddy top-scored with 42 off 54.</p>

<h2><strong>Starc extends pink-ball dominance</strong></h2>

<p>With the fifer, the 34-year-old pacer extended his dominance in the pink-ball matches and now has 72 wickets after the first innings in Adelaide. He remains the most decorated bowler in the pink-ball format as he leads second-placed Nathan Lyon (43) by 28 wickets. The Aussies will heavily rely on the services of the pacer as they look to continue their near-flawless form in the pink-ball Test.</p>

<p>In 12 previous pink-ball matches Australia have lost only one match which came against the West Indies in January 2024.&nbsp;</p>


Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc in the first innings of the pink-ball Test between Australia and India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he bagged his first fifer against Rohit Sharma’s men.

Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc in the first innings of the pink-ball Test between Australia and India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he bagged his first fifer against Rohit Sharma’s men. Playing at the Adelaide Oval on Friday (Dec 6), Starc was on the money having got the better of Yashasvi Jaiswal on the first ball of the match. This was followed by another brilliant spell to complete the fifer in the second session of Day 1 as he ended with figures of 48/6. Starc wreaks havoc With Australia trailing 0-1 in the five-match BGT, Starc's role was important for the Aussies in the Adelaide Test and he did not disappoint. Having silenced Jaiswal for a duck for the second time in the series, he went on to take valuable wickets of KL Rahul (37) and Virat Kohli (7), putting India on the back foot. The leading wicket-taker in the pink-ball format, Starc showed his class from both ends at the Adelaide Oval as the Indian team struggled to counter him despite the returns of skipper Rohit Sharma (3) and Shubman Gill (31) in the Playing XI. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: Mitchell Starc sends Perth centurion Virat Kohli packing on Day 1 of Adelaide Test - WATCH The left-arm pacer then managed to complete his 15th fifer in the Test format when he dismissed tail-end batters Ravichandran Ashwin (22) and Harshit Rana (0) in back-to-back overs in the second session of Day 1. India later got bowled out for 180 as Nitish Reddy top-scored with 42 off 54. Starc extends pink-ball dominance With the fifer, the 34-year-old pacer extended his dominance in the pink-ball matches and now has 72 wickets after the first innings in Adelaide. He remains the most decorated bowler in the pink-ball format as he leads second-placed Nathan Lyon (43) by 28 wickets. The Aussies will heavily rely on the services of the pacer as they look to continue their near-flawless form in the pink-ball Test. In 12 previous pink-ball matches Australia have lost only one match which came against the West Indies in January 2024.

BGT 2024/25: Mitchell Starc wreaks havoc in Adelaide with maiden fifer against Team India

<p>Justin Langer, former Australian head coach, admitted that Rishabh Pant was his nemesis and 'haunted' him during the last two India-Australia Test series, held Down Under, but is relieved that he will be working closely with him at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025. Pant was roped in by the Lucknow franchise, for a whopping INR 270 million (INR 27 crore) – the highest-ever in IPL auction. Langer took over as LSG coach before IPL 2024 and will be sharing the dressing room with the Indian keeper-batter.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Now he’s my mate not my nemesis'</strong></h2>

<p>When Pant came out to bat on Day 1 of the second Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), in Adelaide, Langer said, on air, on Friday (Dec 6), "Rishabh Pant has haunted me the most from the last two series. Now a week ago, I hope he’s my favourite person in the world with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) picking him. Now he’s my mate not my nemesis."</p>

<p>During Langer's days as Australia's coach, from 2018-2022, India toured Australia twice for the BGT. On both occasions, India beat the Aussies on their home soil with Pant being one of the top performers. While in the 2018/19 series, Pant scored 350 runs – second-most overall – with a best of 159, he ended with 274 runs – third-most – during the 2020/21 series. He also accounted for 28 dismissals overall.</p>

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<p>As a result, India won both the series 2-1. Thus, Langer achieved a lot of success as Australia's coach but couldn't prevent India from becoming the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia, in 2018/19, and replicate their success in 2020/21.</p>

<p>After LSG bought Pant in IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Saudi Arabia last month, Langer would be eager to work with the star Indian keeper-batter. He is expected to lead the Lucknow franchise, however, an official announcement is awaited.</p>

<p>Currently, Pant-starrer India is involved in the second Test versus Australia, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India bundled out for 180 with Nitish Reddy top-scoring with 42. Pant (21), KL Rahul (37), Shubman Gill (31) and R Ashwin (22) also chipped in but couldn't make a big score.</p>


Justin Langer, former Australian head coach, admitted that Rishabh Pant was his nemesis and 'haunted' him during the last two India-Australia Test series, held Down Under, but is relieved that he will be working closely with him at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025.

Justin Langer, former Australian head coach, admitted that Rishabh Pant was his nemesis and 'haunted' him during the last two India-Australia Test series, held Down Under, but is relieved that he will be working closely with him at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025. Pant was roped in by the Lucknow franchise, for a whopping INR 270 million (INR 27 crore) – the highest-ever in IPL auction. Langer took over as LSG coach before IPL 2024 and will be sharing the dressing room with the Indian keeper-batter. 'Now he’s my mate not my nemesis' When Pant came out to bat on Day 1 of the second Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), in Adelaide, Langer said, on air, on Friday (Dec 6), "Rishabh Pant has haunted me the most from the last two series. Now a week ago, I hope he’s my favourite person in the world with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) picking him. Now he’s my mate not my nemesis." During Langer's days as Australia's coach, from 2018-2022, India toured Australia twice for the BGT. On both occasions, India beat the Aussies on their home soil with Pant being one of the top performers. While in the 2018/19 series, Pant scored 350 runs – second-most overall – with a best of 159, he ended with 274 runs – third-most – during the 2020/21 series. He also accounted for 28 dismissals overall. Also read: Adelaide Test: Nitish Reddy entertains fans with REVERSE SWEEP SIX off Scott Boland on Day 1 - WATCH As a result, India won both the series 2-1. Thus, Langer achieved a lot of success as Australia's coach but couldn't prevent India from becoming the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia, in 2018/19, and replicate their success in 2020/21. After LSG bought Pant in IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Saudi Arabia last month, Langer would be eager to work with the star Indian keeper-batter. He is expected to lead the Lucknow franchise, however, an official announcement is awaited. Currently, Pant-starrer India is involved in the second Test versus Australia, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India bundled out for 180 with Nitish Reddy top-scoring with 42. Pant (21), KL Rahul (37), Shubman Gill (31) and R Ashwin (22) also chipped in but couldn't make a big score.

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<p>The second Test between India and Australia, i.e. a day-night encounter, kicked off on Friday (Dec 6) at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India ended the first session at 82-4. Losing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on the first ball, Shubman Gill-KL Rahul stitched a 69-run stand before India lost three quick wickets prior to the dinner break. Ahead of the break, Virat Kohli was dismissed by Mitchell Starc, who was among the wickets for the Aussies.</p>

<p>Starc got rid of Kohli, who scored an unbeaten 100 in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener in Perth, with a&nbsp;short-length delivery on the fifth-sixth stump line. The Indian star batter paid the price for being late in withdrawing the bat as it got an edge and went to Steve Smith, at second slip. Smith seemed to have not anticipated the ball coming towards him but took a clean low catch. <strong>Here is the video:</strong></p>

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<p>Starc ended the opening session of the pink-ball Test with three scalps, getting rid of Perth centurions Jaiswal-Kohli and KL Rahul. Scott Boland, who replaced an injured Josh Hazlewood in the Australian XI, removed Shubman Gill (31) as the hosts went to the break with an upper hand.</p>

<p>Rohit, who is batting at No. 6, and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant would be eyeing to stitch a big stand to take India out of troubled waters in the second session.</p>

<p>India lead the five-match BGT series 1-0 following a sensational 295-run win in the opening Test in Perth. Thus, Pat Cummins-led hosts are desperate to stage a comeback and level the series in Adelaide.</p>


The second Test between India and Australia, i.e. a day-night encounter, kicked off on Friday (Dec 6) at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India ended the first session at 82-4.

The second Test between India and Australia, i.e. a day-night encounter, kicked off on Friday (Dec 6) at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India ended the first session at 82-4. Losing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on the first ball, Shubman Gill-KL Rahul stitched a 69-run stand before India lost three quick wickets prior to the dinner break. Ahead of the break, Virat Kohli was dismissed by Mitchell Starc, who was among the wickets for the Aussies. Starc got rid of Kohli, who scored an unbeaten 100 in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener in Perth, with a short-length delivery on the fifth-sixth stump line. The Indian star batter paid the price for being late in withdrawing the bat as it got an edge and went to Steve Smith, at second slip. Smith seemed to have not anticipated the ball coming towards him but took a clean low catch. Here is the video: Mitchell Starc sends Virat Kohli packing!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/2AzNllS7xT — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2024 × Also read: BGT 2024/25: Mitchell Starc strikes gold with first-ball wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal in Adelaide Test - WATCH Starc ended the opening session of the pink-ball Test with three scalps, getting rid of Perth centurions Jaiswal-Kohli and KL Rahul. Scott Boland, who replaced an injured Josh Hazlewood in the Australian XI, removed Shubman Gill (31) as the hosts went to the break with an upper hand. Rohit, who is batting at No. 6, and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant would be eyeing to stitch a big stand to take India out of troubled waters in the second session. India lead the five-match BGT series 1-0 following a sensational 295-run win in the opening Test in Perth. Thus, Pat Cummins-led hosts are desperate to stage a comeback and level the series in Adelaide.

BGT 2024-25: Mitchell Starc sends Perth centurion Virat Kohli packing on Day 1 of Adelaide Test - WATCH

<p>Harry Brook has continued his impressive form in 2024 by slamming his eight hundred in the Test format against New Zealand on Friday (Dec 6). The English batter in process also joined fellow England batsmen Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in completing 1000 Test runs in 2024. Brook has been in impressive form in 2024 and has also scored a triple ton against Pakistan during his side’s recent tour.</p>

<h2><strong>Brook joins Root, Jaiswal</strong></h2>

<p>Playing at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Day 1 of the second Test match, Brook was the stand-out batter for the visitors. He completed his fourth Test ton of the calendar year before getting out for a well-made 123 off 115. He scored with a strike rate of over 100 and also amassed 5 sixes and 11 fours before getting out. He was given a good helping hand from wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Pope before he was&nbsp; scalped for 66. &nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time Brook got out, his runs stood at 1044&nbsp;in 17 innings in 2024 with Root (1364 runs) and Jaiswal (1280 runs) sitting above him.</p>

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<h2><strong>England bowled out on Day 1</strong></h2>

<p>Despite Brook and Pope’s heroics, England were bowled out for 280 in 54.4 overs with only three more batters scoring in double digits. Interestingly, the partnership of Brook-Pope stitched a stand of 174 runs for the fifth wicket. England consolidated their score&nbsp;from being 43/4 to 217/4 after an early batting collapse, but they failed to build up&nbsp;on the Brook-Pope partnership and lost their last six wickets for 63 runs.</p>

<p>Nathan Smith bagged four wickets while William ORourke ended with figures of 49/3 to help the hosts bowl out England.</p>

<p>At Stumps on Day 1, New Zealand were 86/5 and still trailed by 194 runs in the first innings. Former skipper Kane Williamson top-scored with 37 runs before he was dismissed by Brydon Carse. William ORourke (0) and Tom Blundell (7) were in the middle at Stumps with&nbsp;big Day 2 awaiting for the Kiwis.</p>


Harry Brook has continued his impressive form in 2024 by slamming his eight hundred in the Test format against New Zealand on Friday (Dec 6). The English batter in process also joined fellow England batsmen Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in completing 1000 Test runs in 2024.

Harry Brook has continued his impressive form in 2024 by slamming his eight hundred in the Test format against New Zealand on Friday (Dec 6). The English batter in process also joined fellow England batsmen Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in completing 1000 Test runs in 2024. Brook has been in impressive form in 2024 and has also scored a triple ton against Pakistan during his side’s recent tour. Brook joins Root, Jaiswal Playing at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Day 1 of the second Test match, Brook was the stand-out batter for the visitors. He completed his fourth Test ton of the calendar year before getting out for a well-made 123 off 115. He scored with a strike rate of over 100 and also amassed 5 sixes and 11 fours before getting out. He was given a good helping hand from wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Pope before he was scalped for 66. At the time Brook got out, his runs stood at 1044 in 17 innings in 2024 with Root (1364 runs) and Jaiswal (1280 runs) sitting above him. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Rohit Sharma returns to lead Team India in Adelaide; Ravi Ashwin, Shubman Gill back in Playing XI England bowled out on Day 1 Despite Brook and Pope’s heroics, England were bowled out for 280 in 54.4 overs with only three more batters scoring in double digits. Interestingly, the partnership of Brook-Pope stitched a stand of 174 runs for the fifth wicket. England consolidated their score from being 43/4 to 217/4 after an early batting collapse, but they failed to build up on the Brook-Pope partnership and lost their last six wickets for 63 runs. Nathan Smith bagged four wickets while William ORourke ended with figures of 49/3 to help the hosts bowl out England. At Stumps on Day 1, New Zealand were 86/5 and still trailed by 194 runs in the first innings. Former skipper Kane Williamson top-scored with 37 runs before he was dismissed by Brydon Carse. William ORourke (0) and Tom Blundell (7) were in the middle at Stumps with big Day 2 awaiting for the Kiwis.

NZ vs ENG: Harry Brook joins Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal with 1000 Test runs in 2024

<p>Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirmed the Playing XI for his side as they host India in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test on Friday (Dec 6). As expected, pacer Scott Boland has replaced Josh Hazlewood, who was struggling with a minor injury. He remains the only change in the side, as the skipper confirmed the news. Australia has retained faith in the rest of the squad as they try to continue their flawless record in the pink-ball Test.</p>

<h2><strong>Cummins confirms Playing XI</strong></h2>

<p>On the eve of the pink-ball Test, skipper Cummins spoke&nbsp;to the media confirming the inclusion of the Victoria pacer in the side. Boland was in the squad for the Perth Test but was overlooked in the favour of ‘fab-three’ of Hazlewood, Cummins and Mitchell Starc. However, Hazlewood is struggling with a "low-grade left side injury.</p>

<p>Australia lost the opening Test in Perth by a record 295 runs and dropped from the top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. The defeat saw the hosts trail 0-1 in the five-match series and will look to bounce back in the pink-ball Test. Incredibly, Australia have never lost a day-night Test while India’s only defeat in the pink-ball against the Aussies came in 2020.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened in the last pink-ball Test?</strong></h2>

<p>In the last pink-ball Test in December 2020, India were bowled out for 36,&nbsp;their lowest total in the format. Then skipper Virat Kohli had scored 74 runs in the first innings while getting out for 8 in the second. No Indian batter scored in double figures&nbsp;in the second innings as India lost by eight wickets. The defeat, however, did not stop India from winning the series as they won in Melbourne and Brisbane to pocket the series 2-1.</p>

<h2><strong>Australia's Playing XI</strong></h2>

<p>Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc</p>


Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirmed the Playing XI for his side as they host India in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test on Friday (Dec 6). As expected, pacer Scott Boland has replaced Josh Hazlewood, who was struggling with a minor injury.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirmed the Playing XI for his side as they host India in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test on Friday (Dec 6). As expected, pacer Scott Boland has replaced Josh Hazlewood, who was struggling with a minor injury. He remains the only change in the side, as the skipper confirmed the news. Australia has retained faith in the rest of the squad as they try to continue their flawless record in the pink-ball Test. Cummins confirms Playing XI On the eve of the pink-ball Test, skipper Cummins spoke to the media confirming the inclusion of the Victoria pacer in the side. Boland was in the squad for the Perth Test but was overlooked in the favour of ‘fab-three’ of Hazlewood, Cummins and Mitchell Starc. However, Hazlewood is struggling with a "low-grade left side injury. Australia lost the opening Test in Perth by a record 295 runs and dropped from the top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. The defeat saw the hosts trail 0-1 in the five-match series and will look to bounce back in the pink-ball Test. Incredibly, Australia have never lost a day-night Test while India’s only defeat in the pink-ball against the Aussies came in 2020. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: Adelaide | The ground where Virat Kohli gave sneak peek into India's future on tour of 2014 What happened in the last pink-ball Test? In the last pink-ball Test in December 2020, India were bowled out for 36, their lowest total in the format. Then skipper Virat Kohli had scored 74 runs in the first innings while getting out for 8 in the second. No Indian batter scored in double figures in the second innings as India lost by eight wickets. The defeat, however, did not stop India from winning the series as they won in Melbourne and Brisbane to pocket the series 2-1. Australia's Playing XI Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc

BGT 2024-25: Scott Boland replaces Josh Hazlewood as Pat Cummins confirms Playing XI for Adelaide Test

<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached its government for final approval after reports of them accepting the BCCI and ICC’s proposal of a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy 2025 surfaced online. Per the latest developments, the PCB has agreed to share hosting rights of the eight-team tournament with the United Arab Emirates (potentially), with India playing all its matches in Dubai, including the semis and final, should they qualify.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lahore, one of the three venues for CT 2025, will be kept as a backup should India fail to cruise to the last four or summit clash. A formal announcement will be issued on Saturday (Dec 7) as the ICC board meeting, scheduled for Thursday (Dec 5), got postponed.</p>

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<p>However, the biggest breaking from the report published in Times of India (TOI) is that the PCB will follow BCCI’s path – meaning just like India will not travel to Pakistan (because of security concerns) for the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan will not tour India for any ICC event at least until 2027, when the ongoing media rights cycle ends.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It further leads to India and Pakistan being confined to playing at neutral venues in all ICC tournaments (for men’s and women’s). Despite India hosting the Women’s World Cup and Asia Cup next year and co-hosting the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with Sri Lanka, Pakistan will not travel to India as neutral venues to stage their matches.</p>

<p>Moreover, several reports also claim that the PCB will not get any additional compensation for sharing the hosting rights, with the ICC also denying increasing their revenue share.</p>

<p>With all parties concerned coming onto the same page after weeks of discussions and denials, the ICC could be working on the final schedule for the Champions Trophy scheduled for the February-March window next year.</p>

<h2><strong>Jay Shah’s first day as ICC chair</strong></h2>

<p>The former BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, took over as the new chairman of the apex body, attending the broadcaster’s workshop in Dubai (ICC headquarters), and meeting board members, staff and media rights partners.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He addressed the media and extended his heartfelt thanks.</p>

<p>“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the ICC Board members, the ICC team, and everyone who contributed to making my first day at the ICC Headquarters as Chair a truly memorable experience. This visit provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with my colleagues on the ICC Board, where we discussed the initial roadmap and strategies to shape the future of this incredible sport.</p>

<p>“I was equally delighted to meet with the dedicated ICC team working tirelessly behind the scenes to propel cricket forward. Their passion and shared belief in the sport's immense potential are truly inspiring, as is their enthusiasm for the exciting opportunities ahead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today has been both productive and inspiring. While I am encouraged by what I have seen, I recognise that this is just the beginning. The hard work to elevate cricket to unprecedented heights starts now, and I am confident that together, we will deliver on this vision," Shah said as quoted in the ICC media release.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached its government for final approval after reports of them accepting the BCCI and ICC’s proposal of a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy 2025 surfaced online.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached its government for final approval after reports of them accepting the BCCI and ICC’s proposal of a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy 2025 surfaced online. Per the latest developments, the PCB has agreed to share hosting rights of the eight-team tournament with the United Arab Emirates (potentially), with India playing all its matches in Dubai, including the semis and final, should they qualify. Lahore, one of the three venues for CT 2025, will be kept as a backup should India fail to cruise to the last four or summit clash. A formal announcement will be issued on Saturday (Dec 7) as the ICC board meeting, scheduled for Thursday (Dec 5), got postponed. ALSO READ: BGT: 'That doesn’t happen in Australia; I know it happens in India’ – Ryan Harris rubbishes faction reports However, the biggest breaking from the report published in Times of India (TOI) is that the PCB will follow BCCI’s path – meaning just like India will not travel to Pakistan (because of security concerns) for the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan will not tour India for any ICC event at least until 2027, when the ongoing media rights cycle ends. It further leads to India and Pakistan being confined to playing at neutral venues in all ICC tournaments (for men’s and women’s). Despite India hosting the Women’s World Cup and Asia Cup next year and co-hosting the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with Sri Lanka, Pakistan will not travel to India as neutral venues to stage their matches. Moreover, several reports also claim that the PCB will not get any additional compensation for sharing the hosting rights, with the ICC also denying increasing their revenue share. With all parties concerned coming onto the same page after weeks of discussions and denials, the ICC could be working on the final schedule for the Champions Trophy scheduled for the February-March window next year. Jay Shah’s first day as ICC chair The former BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, took over as the new chairman of the apex body, attending the broadcaster’s workshop in Dubai (ICC headquarters), and meeting board members, staff and media rights partners. A great start at the @ICC HQ connecting with my colleagues on the Board and the ICC team. Let the work begin! pic.twitter.com/QgbDoPDdBK — Jay Shah (@JayShah) December 5, 2024 × He addressed the media and extended his heartfelt thanks. “I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the ICC Board members, the ICC team, and everyone who contributed to making my first day at the ICC Headquarters as Chair a truly memorable experience. This visit provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with my colleagues on the ICC Board, where we discussed the initial roadmap and strategies to shape the future of this incredible sport. “I was equally delighted to meet with the dedicated ICC team working tirelessly behind the scenes to propel cricket forward. Their passion and shared belief in the sport's immense potential are truly inspiring, as is their enthusiasm for the exciting opportunities ahead. "Today has been both productive and inspiring. While I am encouraged by what I have seen, I recognise that this is just the beginning. The hard work to elevate cricket to unprecedented heights starts now, and I am confident that together, we will deliver on this vision," Shah said as quoted in the ICC media release. (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy: 'PCB to follow BCCI’s path after hybrid model approval; official announcement soon'

<p>Mumbai Marines have officially unveiled its dynamic squad for the upcoming Big Cricket League 2024, featuring a compelling mix of international stars and domestic talents. The team will be bolstered by the experience of former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who brings his valuable expertise in both batting and bowling departments. Adding international firepower to the lineup are West Indies' explosive opener Lendl Simmons and South African powerhouse Richard Levi.</p>

<p>The Big Cricket League (BCL) marks a revolutionary step in cricket entertainment, featuring six elite teams competing in Surat from Dec 12. This pioneering tournament brings together international cricket legends, experienced domestic players, and emerging local talent in a unique format that promises high-caliber cricket entertainment.</p>

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<p>The squad's bowling arsenal is fortified by Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara and Indian domestic cricket stalwart Manpreet Gony. Former Sri Lankan batsman Chamara Silva's inclusion adds crucial middle-order stability and vast international experience.</p>

<p>Local talents Subodh Bhati and Manan Sharma have been identified as key all-round assets while emerging prospects like Abhishek Kaul and Shivam Kumar are set to benefit from sharing the dressing room with established stars.</p>

<p>Speaking about joining Mumbai Marines, Irfan Pathan said, "I'm&nbsp;thrilled to join Mumbai Marines for the inaugural Big Cricket League season. Having played in various leagues worldwide, I can see BCL's immense potential. With the team composition we have, I believe we can mount a serious challenge for the title. The league's growing stature and professional setup made this an easy decision for me."</p>

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Mumbai Marines have officially unveiled its dynamic squad for the upcoming Big Cricket League 2024, featuring a compelling mix of international stars and domestic talents.

Mumbai Marines have officially unveiled its dynamic squad for the upcoming Big Cricket League 2024, featuring a compelling mix of international stars and domestic talents. The team will be bolstered by the experience of former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who brings his valuable expertise in both batting and bowling departments. Adding international firepower to the lineup are West Indies' explosive opener Lendl Simmons and South African powerhouse Richard Levi. The Big Cricket League (BCL) marks a revolutionary step in cricket entertainment, featuring six elite teams competing in Surat from Dec 12. This pioneering tournament brings together international cricket legends, experienced domestic players, and emerging local talent in a unique format that promises high-caliber cricket entertainment. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: Scott Boland replaces Josh Hazlewood as Pat Cummins confirms Playing XI for Adelaide Test The squad's bowling arsenal is fortified by Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara and Indian domestic cricket stalwart Manpreet Gony. Former Sri Lankan batsman Chamara Silva's inclusion adds crucial middle-order stability and vast international experience. Local talents Subodh Bhati and Manan Sharma have been identified as key all-round assets while emerging prospects like Abhishek Kaul and Shivam Kumar are set to benefit from sharing the dressing room with established stars. Speaking about joining Mumbai Marines, Irfan Pathan said, "I'm thrilled to join Mumbai Marines for the inaugural Big Cricket League season. Having played in various leagues worldwide, I can see BCL's immense potential. With the team composition we have, I believe we can mount a serious challenge for the title. The league's growing stature and professional setup made this an easy decision for me." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Irfan Pathan to feature for Mumbai Marines in Big Cricket League

<p>Zimbabwe grabbed a consolation two-wicket victory over Pakistan in a thrilling Twenty20 international at Bulawayo on Thursday, with tailender Richard Ngarava getting them over the line with one ball to spare.</p>

<p>Pakistan, seeking a series sweep after winning the first two matches by 57 runs and 10 wickets respectively, rested several key players and scored 132-7 in 20 overs.</p>

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<p>Zimbabwe responded strongly initially, with opener Brian Bennett scoring 43, but the Pakistan bowlers hit back, and the loss of home captain Sikandar Raza (19) spelt trouble.</p>

<p>Needing 12 runs from the last over for victory, Tinotenda Maposa struck a four, a six, and a single to level the scores with three balls remaining.</p>

<p>Tashinga Musekiwa was caught by Tayyab Tahir off the bowling of Jahandad Khan to increase the tension at the Queens Sports Club.</p>

<p>Ngarava then became the hero, striking the penultimate ball back towards Khan. It hit the stumps at the non-striker's end and deflected to mid-off for the winning run as Zimbabwe reached 133-8.</p>

<p>Top scorer Bennett said: "We have got Afghanistan from next week in all formats, so it is nice to win and establish some momentum."</p>

<p>Pakistan skipper Salman Agha reserved special praise for batter Saim Ayub and wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem after the two white-ball series victories.</p>

<p>"I think Saim and Sufiyan have long futures ahead and will serve Pakistan for many years. Saim has been playing all three formats and doing really well. Sufiyan too."</p>

<p>Bennett hit a six and six fours in his knock as he took Zimbabwe to 73-2 before wickets started to fall regularly.</p>

<p>Agha was the leading Pakistan scorer with a 32 that included three fours, while Blessing Muzarabani took two wickets for Zimbabwe.</p>

<p>Pakistan, who also beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in the one-day international series, now head to South Africa for an eight-match all-formats tour that starts on December 10 with a Twenty20 international.</p>

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Zimbabwe grabbed a consolation two-wicket victory over Pakistan in a thrilling Twenty20 international at Bulawayo on Thursday, with tailender Richard Ngarava getting them over the line with one ball to spare.

Zimbabwe grabbed a consolation two-wicket victory over Pakistan in a thrilling Twenty20 international at Bulawayo on Thursday, with tailender Richard Ngarava getting them over the line with one ball to spare. Pakistan, seeking a series sweep after winning the first two matches by 57 runs and 10 wickets respectively, rested several key players and scored 132-7 in 20 overs. ALSO READ: BGT: 'That doesn’t happen in Australia; I know it happens in India’ – Ryan Harris rubbishes faction reports Zimbabwe responded strongly initially, with opener Brian Bennett scoring 43, but the Pakistan bowlers hit back, and the loss of home captain Sikandar Raza (19) spelt trouble. Needing 12 runs from the last over for victory, Tinotenda Maposa struck a four, a six, and a single to level the scores with three balls remaining. Tashinga Musekiwa was caught by Tayyab Tahir off the bowling of Jahandad Khan to increase the tension at the Queens Sports Club. Ngarava then became the hero, striking the penultimate ball back towards Khan. It hit the stumps at the non-striker's end and deflected to mid-off for the winning run as Zimbabwe reached 133-8. Top scorer Bennett said: "We have got Afghanistan from next week in all formats, so it is nice to win and establish some momentum." Pakistan skipper Salman Agha reserved special praise for batter Saim Ayub and wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem after the two white-ball series victories. "I think Saim and Sufiyan have long futures ahead and will serve Pakistan for many years. Saim has been playing all three formats and doing really well. Sufiyan too." Bennett hit a six and six fours in his knock as he took Zimbabwe to 73-2 before wickets started to fall regularly. Agha was the leading Pakistan scorer with a 32 that included three fours, while Blessing Muzarabani took two wickets for Zimbabwe. Pakistan, who also beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in the one-day international series, now head to South Africa for an eight-match all-formats tour that starts on December 10 with a Twenty20 international. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

4th T20I: Zimbabwe beat Pakistan in thriller for consolation win

<p>Former Australia quick Ryan Harris has slammed reports of faction in the Australian Team. Following the Perth debacle, where India beat the hosts by 245 runs in the BGT opener, seamer Josh Hazlewood cited the batter’s failure as the cornerstone behind the first Test result, creating a tense atmosphere in the dressing room, per several reports. Harris, however, has rubbished such talks, saying politics doesn’t happen in Australia, but it does in India.</p>

<p>Harris has worked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the tournament’s early days, besides playing several bilateral series across formats. Having worked closely with the different IPL team management during his playing days, Harris claims to know more than an outsider would.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, he squashed any reports of any faction between players within the dressing room, stressing how the Australian media hyped Sunil Gavaskar's comments, which shouldn't have happened in the first place.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During an exclusive chat with the Indian Express, Harris said he doesn't think such things (faction) happen in Australian cricket.</p>

<p>“Look, there are no factions. That’s just all garbage. I’ve even heard Mr. (Sunil) Gavaskar coming out and saying there’s some faction. That doesn’t happen in Australia. I know it happens in India. I’ve lived there,” Harris said.</p>

<p>“The Australian media have jumped on it because we went so bad in Perth. But you’re allowed to be outplayed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“What the Australian media and people have got to realise is that India have won here the last couple of times, and they’re a very good team. I have all the respect for Mr Gavaskar, but he’s just throwing a little grenade over here, and the media are having a feast,” he continued.</p>

<h2><strong>India cracked code to win Down Under</strong></h2>

<p>Beating Australia in Australia in Tests was a dream for almost all teams until the Virat Kohli-led Indian Team achieved it twice in the past two outings. Having won all BGTs since the 2014/15 series, the Indian Team has cracked a code to win Down Under, and Harris echoes the exact words.</p>

<p>He backed his statement by adding that the Indian batters don't fear pitches, pace and even bounce; no wonder they have dominated in the past decade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They have (cracked the code of winning Down Under), no doubt. I mean West Indies drew the series last year, but we haven’t lost any other series except to India. So there’s no doubt that India have found a way to win. They don’t fear the pitches. They don’t fear the pace. They don’t fear the bounce. And they’ve obviously done a lot of homework,” Harris said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India leads the five-match series 1-0, with the second Test (Pink-Ball Test) beginning in Adelaide on Friday (Dec 6).&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former Australia quick Ryan Harris has slammed reports of faction in the Australian Team. Following the Perth debacle, where India beat the hosts by 245 runs in the BGT opener, seamer Josh Hazlewood cited the batter’s failure as the cornerstone behind the first Test result, creating a tense atmosphere in the dressing room, per several reports.

Former Australia quick Ryan Harris has slammed reports of faction in the Australian Team. Following the Perth debacle, where India beat the hosts by 245 runs in the BGT opener, seamer Josh Hazlewood cited the batter’s failure as the cornerstone behind the first Test result, creating a tense atmosphere in the dressing room, per several reports. Harris, however, has rubbished such talks, saying politics doesn’t happen in Australia, but it does in India. Harris has worked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the tournament’s early days, besides playing several bilateral series across formats. Having worked closely with the different IPL team management during his playing days, Harris claims to know more than an outsider would. ALSO READ: BGT: ‘It’s pretty impossible…’ – Captain Cummins throws weight behind Labuschagne ahead of Adelaide Test Meanwhile, he squashed any reports of any faction between players within the dressing room, stressing how the Australian media hyped Sunil Gavaskar's comments, which shouldn't have happened in the first place. During an exclusive chat with the Indian Express, Harris said he doesn't think such things (faction) happen in Australian cricket. “Look, there are no factions. That’s just all garbage. I’ve even heard Mr. (Sunil) Gavaskar coming out and saying there’s some faction. That doesn’t happen in Australia. I know it happens in India. I’ve lived there,” Harris said. “The Australian media have jumped on it because we went so bad in Perth. But you’re allowed to be outplayed. “What the Australian media and people have got to realise is that India have won here the last couple of times, and they’re a very good team. I have all the respect for Mr Gavaskar, but he’s just throwing a little grenade over here, and the media are having a feast,” he continued. India cracked code to win Down Under Beating Australia in Australia in Tests was a dream for almost all teams until the Virat Kohli-led Indian Team achieved it twice in the past two outings. Having won all BGTs since the 2014/15 series, the Indian Team has cracked a code to win Down Under, and Harris echoes the exact words. He backed his statement by adding that the Indian batters don't fear pitches, pace and even bounce; no wonder they have dominated in the past decade. “They have (cracked the code of winning Down Under), no doubt. I mean West Indies drew the series last year, but we haven’t lost any other series except to India. So there’s no doubt that India have found a way to win. They don’t fear the pitches. They don’t fear the pace. They don’t fear the bounce. And they’ve obviously done a lot of homework,” Harris said. Meanwhile, India leads the five-match series 1-0, with the second Test (Pink-Ball Test) beginning in Adelaide on Friday (Dec 6). (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: 'That doesn’t happen in Australia; I know it happens in India’ – Ryan Harris rubbishes faction reports

<p>Marnus Labuschagne once held the rank-number one spot in the ICC Ranking for Test batters; however, like how times do to even the best of players, it brought him down, though not as low as his confidence following two LBWs in the Perth Test. Labuschagne’s twin dismissals in the BGT opener exposed his lapse in technique, which is not worrying for Captain Pat Cummins, who backs him to deliver in the Pink-Ball Test against India in Adelaide.</p>

<p>Australia's number three has scored 245 runs across 12 innings at 24.50 with just three fifties in the past year, although he made headlines for clocking 135 kmph, quick for a genuine leg-spinner.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Perth, Marnus stood for over an hour on day one, playing 51 deliveries for just two runs before an incoming seaming one from Mohammed Siraj trapped him in the front, while he offered no shot to an unplayable Bumrah delivery in the second innings, getting out on just two.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, with Australia unsure about Mitchell Marsh’s bowling fitness, the management has a backup ready in Marnus; however, Cummins said having faced countless deliveries in the nets, the right-hander is ready for a newer challenge.</p>

<p>"He's training well like he always does, hitting millions of balls," Cummins said of Labuschagne at the pre-match presser in Adelaide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's pretty impossible to kind of dismiss or ignore some of the commentary about perhaps being a little bit more proactive, so I think you've seen that side of it in the nets. The challenge is always going out there and making sure you have that mindset. But he's been great like he always is. Always working on things, trying to plan how he's going to score his hundred this Test,” Cummins continued.</p>

<h2>‘Hope everyone learnt’</h2>

<p>After reducing India to 150 in the first innings, Australia had the best chance to pile on their misery and score runs in bulk, taking the game away from the visitors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the opposite happened as India folded up Australia on 104 in their first, taking a 46-run lead. With the Indian Team scoring 487 for six declared in their second innings, giving the Aussies a daunting target of 534, the hosts failed again with the bat.</p>

<p>Reflecting on the team’s poor performance in the first game, Cummins hoped the players learned from their mistakes, adding each player has worked hard to avoid making similar mistakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I hope there's some lessons learnt," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The good thing is, batting and bowling we've now had a look at them, they've had a look at us as well, but you get a look at some of the bowling plans that you want to implement. The same with the batters, they know how they are going to be attacked first up. I'm sure - well, I really hope - everyone's kind of learnt a bit and come back here slightly better prepared having had a look at what they are going to throw at us,” Cummins added.</p>

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Marnus Labuschagne once held the rank-number one spot in the ICC Ranking for Test batters; however, like how times do to even the best of players, it brought him down, though not as low as his confidence following two LBWs in the Perth Test.

Marnus Labuschagne once held the rank-number one spot in the ICC Ranking for Test batters; however, like how times do to even the best of players, it brought him down, though not as low as his confidence following two LBWs in the Perth Test. Labuschagne’s twin dismissals in the BGT opener exposed his lapse in technique, which is not worrying for Captain Pat Cummins, who backs him to deliver in the Pink-Ball Test against India in Adelaide. Australia's number three has scored 245 runs across 12 innings at 24.50 with just three fifties in the past year, although he made headlines for clocking 135 kmph, quick for a genuine leg-spinner. ALSO READ: BGT 2024-25, Pink-Ball Test, Match Preview – Australia eye comeback in Adelaide after Perth shocker In Perth, Marnus stood for over an hour on day one, playing 51 deliveries for just two runs before an incoming seaming one from Mohammed Siraj trapped him in the front, while he offered no shot to an unplayable Bumrah delivery in the second innings, getting out on just two. The final over of the day, the perfect finish for India #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Pci4mZdEpW — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 24, 2024 × Meanwhile, with Australia unsure about Mitchell Marsh’s bowling fitness, the management has a backup ready in Marnus; however, Cummins said having faced countless deliveries in the nets, the right-hander is ready for a newer challenge. "He's training well like he always does, hitting millions of balls," Cummins said of Labuschagne at the pre-match presser in Adelaide. "It's pretty impossible to kind of dismiss or ignore some of the commentary about perhaps being a little bit more proactive, so I think you've seen that side of it in the nets. The challenge is always going out there and making sure you have that mindset. But he's been great like he always is. Always working on things, trying to plan how he's going to score his hundred this Test,” Cummins continued. ‘Hope everyone learnt’ After reducing India to 150 in the first innings, Australia had the best chance to pile on their misery and score runs in bulk, taking the game away from the visitors. However, the opposite happened as India folded up Australia on 104 in their first, taking a 46-run lead. With the Indian Team scoring 487 for six declared in their second innings, giving the Aussies a daunting target of 534, the hosts failed again with the bat. Reflecting on the team’s poor performance in the first game, Cummins hoped the players learned from their mistakes, adding each player has worked hard to avoid making similar mistakes. "I hope there's some lessons learnt," he said. "The good thing is, batting and bowling we've now had a look at them, they've had a look at us as well, but you get a look at some of the bowling plans that you want to implement. The same with the batters, they know how they are going to be attacked first up. I'm sure - well, I really hope - everyone's kind of learnt a bit and come back here slightly better prepared having had a look at what they are going to throw at us,” Cummins added. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: ‘It’s pretty impossible…’ – Captain Cummins throws weight behind Labuschagne ahead of Adelaide Test

<p>New Zealand will host England in the second and penultimate Test, of the three-match series, on Friday (Dec 6). Conceding a 1-0 lead, Tom Latham-led hosts will be eager to make amends and stage a strong comeback. Meanwhile, Ben Stokes-led England will be beaming in confidence and like to take an unassailable lead with another win. Interestingly, both sides have named an unchanged XI for the crucial encounter in Wellington. The last time these two sides faced each other in a Test in Wellington, NZ won by a run.</p>

<p>Talking about the series opener, in Christchurch, Latham-led home side rode on fifties from Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips to post 349. In reply, England posted 499 riding on Harry Brook's 171 and captain Stokes' 80. In their second essay, the Kiwis were bundled out for 254, setting a paltry 104-run target. Eventually, the visitors won by eight wickets and will now aim for a 2-0 lead.</p>

<p><strong>When is the New Zealand vs England 2nd Test match?</strong></p>

<p>The New Zealand vs England 2nd Test will get underway on Friday (Dec 6).</p>

<p><strong>Which stadium will host the New Zealand vs England 2nd Test match?</strong></p>

<p>The New Zealand vs England 2nd Test will be held at the Basin Reserve, Wellington.</p>

<p><strong>At what time will the New Zealand vs England 2nd Test start?</strong></p>

<p>The New Zealand vs England 2nd Test will commence at 3:30 am (IST).</p>

<p><strong>Where to watch the New Zealand vs England 2nd Test on TV?</strong></p>

<p>The New Zealand vs England 2nd Test will likely have live telecast on the Sony Sports Network.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-pink-ball-test-match-preview-australia-eyes-comeback-in-adelaide-after-perth-shocker-781757"><strong>BGT 2024-25, Pink-Ball Test, Match Preview – Australia eyes comeback in Adelaide after Perth shocker</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Where to watch the New Zealand vs England 2nd Test on OTT?</strong></p>

<p>The New Zealand vs England 2nd Test will be live-streamed on the Amazon Prime and Sony Liv app.</p>

<p><strong>Playing XIs:</strong></p>

<p><strong>New Zealand:</strong> Not announced</p>

<p><strong>England:</strong> Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope(w), Ben Stokes(c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir</p>

<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>New Zealand:</strong> Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William ORourke, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Will Young</p>

<p><strong>England:</strong> Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope(w), Ben Stokes(c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir, Rehan Ahmed, Oliver Robinson, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Olly Stone</p>


New Zealand will host England in the second and penultimate Test, of the three-match series, on Friday (Dec 6). Conceding a 1-0 lead, Tom Latham-led hosts will be eager to make amends and stage a strong comeback.

New Zealand will host England in the second and penultimate Test, of the three-match series, on Friday (Dec 6). Conceding a 1-0 lead, Tom Latham-led hosts will be eager to make amends and stage a strong comeback. Meanwhile, Ben Stokes-led England will be beaming in confidence and like to take an unassailable lead with another win. Interestingly, both sides have named an unchanged XI for the crucial encounter in Wellington. The last time these two sides faced each other in a Test in Wellington, NZ won by a run. Talking about the series opener, in Christchurch, Latham-led home side rode on fifties from Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips to post 349. In reply, England posted 499 riding on Harry Brook's 171 and captain Stokes' 80. In their second essay, the Kiwis were bundled out for 254, setting a paltry 104-run target. Eventually, the visitors won by eight wickets and will now aim for a 2-0 lead. When is the New Zealand vs England 2nd Test match? The New Zealand vs England 2nd Test will get underway on Friday (Dec 6). Which stadium will host the New Zealand vs England 2nd Test match? The New Zealand vs England 2nd Test will be held at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. At what time will the New Zealand vs England 2nd Test start? The New Zealand vs England 2nd Test will commence at 3:30 am (IST). Where to watch the New Zealand vs England 2nd Test on TV? The New Zealand vs England 2nd Test will likely have live telecast on the Sony Sports Network. Also read: BGT 2024-25, Pink-Ball Test, Match Preview – Australia eyes comeback in Adelaide after Perth shocker Where to watch the New Zealand vs England 2nd Test on OTT? The New Zealand vs England 2nd Test will be live-streamed on the Amazon Prime and Sony Liv app. Playing XIs: New Zealand: Not announced England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope(w), Ben Stokes(c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir Squads: New Zealand: Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William ORourke, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Will Young England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope(w), Ben Stokes(c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir, Rehan Ahmed, Oliver Robinson, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Olly Stone

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<p>Australia and India will be back in action for the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Test in Adelaide starting Friday (Dec. 6). After suffering an embarrassing defeat in the series opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth by 295 runs, the hosts aim to even the score line in the Pink-Ball game at the iconic Adelaide Oval.</p>

<p>Here is the match preview and result prediction of the second BGT Test between Australia and India.</p>

<h2>Match Preview –</h2>

<p>Team India is oozing with confidence following the&nbsp;Perth heroics, where the stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, shone with the ball, picking eight wickets across two innings, including a five-for in the first, and further impressing everyone with his leadership ability. Though regular captain Rohit Sharma confirmed his return to the playing XI for the second Test (in the middle order), Bumrah will continue leading the pace attack.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/adelaide-test-rohit-sharma-gives-unmissable-reply-on-36-all-out-reminder-ahead-of-pink-ball-contest-781737">Adelaide Test: Rohit Sharma gives UNMISSABLE reply on 36 all-out reminder ahead of pink-ball contest</a></strong></p>

<p>After India lost to New Zealand across three Tests at home, no one backed them to draw first blood in this five-match series. However, they weathered all storms to stand tall in game one, taking a one-nil lead, further bolstering their chances of qualifying directly for the WTC Final 2025.</p>

<p>Besides, with Rohit and Shubman Gill (potentially) returning to the side for the day-night Test, Team India would be forced to make a couple of changes. Though KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will continue opening, with Rohit to bat somewhere in the middle order, Gill, if declared fit and returns, will play at his usual position at three.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For India, Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal will make way for the incoming batters.</p>

<p>On the other hand, the hosts have plenty to ponder upon if they seek a comeback in this series. With star seamer Josh Hazlewood ruled out with a side strain, Australia brought in Scott Boland for the second Test, with everyone else retaining their place in the XI.</p>

<p>Though their ageing bowling unit appeared to be the weak link in Perth, the hosts know where the problem lies – in their batting. Despite that, they stuck with the same XI, barring a forced change, backing their batting stars to turn into different beasts in this Day/Night Test, which Australia just lost once (against West Indies at the Gabba, Brisbane).</p>

<p>For the hosts, the batting duo of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne need to apply themselves better to tackle Bumrah-led India pace attack.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Result Prediction –</h3>

<p>Even though the memories of getting all out 36 could still haunt India when they return to the Adelaide Oval, they will remain the firm favourites to win the second Test.</p>

<h3>Predicted Playing XIs –</h3>

<p><strong>Australia (confirmed XI) –</strong> Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins ©, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon</p>

<p><strong>India (Predicted XI) –</strong> Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj</p>


Australia and India will be back in action for the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Test in Adelaide starting Friday (Dec. 6). After suffering an embarrassing defeat in the series opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth by 295 runs, the hosts aim to even the score line in the Pink-Ball game at the iconic Adelaide Oval.

Australia and India will be back in action for the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Test in Adelaide starting Friday (Dec. 6). After suffering an embarrassing defeat in the series opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth by 295 runs, the hosts aim to even the score line in the Pink-Ball game at the iconic Adelaide Oval. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the second BGT Test between Australia and India. Match Preview – Team India is oozing with confidence following the Perth heroics, where the stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, shone with the ball, picking eight wickets across two innings, including a five-for in the first, and further impressing everyone with his leadership ability. Though regular captain Rohit Sharma confirmed his return to the playing XI for the second Test (in the middle order), Bumrah will continue leading the pace attack. ALSO READ: Adelaide Test: Rohit Sharma gives UNMISSABLE reply on 36 all-out reminder ahead of pink-ball contest After India lost to New Zealand across three Tests at home, no one backed them to draw first blood in this five-match series. However, they weathered all storms to stand tall in game one, taking a one-nil lead, further bolstering their chances of qualifying directly for the WTC Final 2025. Besides, with Rohit and Shubman Gill (potentially) returning to the side for the day-night Test, Team India would be forced to make a couple of changes. Though KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will continue opening, with Rohit to bat somewhere in the middle order, Gill, if declared fit and returns, will play at his usual position at three. For India, Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal will make way for the incoming batters. On the other hand, the hosts have plenty to ponder upon if they seek a comeback in this series. With star seamer Josh Hazlewood ruled out with a side strain, Australia brought in Scott Boland for the second Test, with everyone else retaining their place in the XI. Though their ageing bowling unit appeared to be the weak link in Perth, the hosts know where the problem lies – in their batting. Despite that, they stuck with the same XI, barring a forced change, backing their batting stars to turn into different beasts in this Day/Night Test, which Australia just lost once (against West Indies at the Gabba, Brisbane). For the hosts, the batting duo of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne need to apply themselves better to tackle Bumrah-led India pace attack. Result Prediction – Even though the memories of getting all out 36 could still haunt India when they return to the Adelaide Oval, they will remain the firm favourites to win the second Test. Predicted Playing XIs – Australia (confirmed XI) – Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins ©, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon India (Predicted XI) – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj

BGT 2024-25, Pink-Ball Test, Match Preview – Australia eye comeback in Adelaide after Perth shocker

<p>Bhuvneshwar Kumar, ace India seamer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) newest recruit, has picked a stunning hat-trick in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) for Uttar Pradesh. Playing against Jharkhand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (Dec 5), the right-arm seamer completed his debut T20 hat-trick in the 17th over, bowling a maiden that piled pressure on the opposition. A complete team show helped UP the must-win game by ten runs.</p>

<p>Giving Jharkhand a target of 161, Kumar began with his routine disciplined bowling, completing three overs inside the Powerplay for just six runs, though he remained wicketless. The overlooked India seamer returned to bowl the 17th over, picking his first T20 hat-trick by removing Robin Minz, Bal Krishna, and Vivek Anand Tiwari in consecutive deliveries. Besides, he bowled a maiden, completing his spell of 4-1-6-3.</p>

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<p>With this hat trick, he became the fourth bowler this season after Akash Madhwal, Shreyas Gopal, and Felix Alemao to achieve this feat.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/smat-abhishek-sharma-smashes-record-scores-joint-fastest-t20-century-by-an-indian-as-punjab-beat-meghalaya-781664">SMAT: Abhishek Sharma smashes record, scores joint-fastest T20 century by an Indian as Punjab beat Meghalaya</a></strong></p>

<p>Early in this tournament, Bhuvneshwar became the first Indian seamer and fourth overall to pick 300 or more wickets in T20s. He joined the elite list of Yuzvendra Chahal (364), Piyush Chawla (319), and Ravichandran Ashwin (310). Following this game, the UP captain now has 305 wickets besides his name.</p>

<h2><strong>Bhuvneshwar to play for RCB in IPL 2025</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian new-ball quick will ply his trade for a new franchise from IPL 2025 onwards. Having represented the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for a decade (2014-2024), wherein he won an IPL title in 2016, losing two finals since (2018 and 2024), Bhuvneshwar will now play for RCB, who purchased him for a whopping $1.26mn (INR 10.75 crore) at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p>Kumar will lead RCB’s heavy-pace attack consisting of Yash Dayal and Rasikh Dar (as India seamers) alongside Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara and Lungi Ngidi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While he made his name during his early days with now-defunct Pune Warriors India (PWI), Kumar became the superstar following his rise in the Indian jersey across formats and in SRH.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, 15 years after his RCB debut (in 2009), Bhuvneshwar will return to his former IPL franchise.&nbsp;</p>

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar, ace India seamer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) newest recruit, has picked a stunning hat-trick in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) for Uttar Pradesh.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, ace India seamer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) newest recruit, has picked a stunning hat-trick in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) for Uttar Pradesh. Playing against Jharkhand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (Dec 5), the right-arm seamer completed his debut T20 hat-trick in the 17th over, bowling a maiden that piled pressure on the opposition. A complete team show helped UP the must-win game by ten runs. Giving Jharkhand a target of 161, Kumar began with his routine disciplined bowling, completing three overs inside the Powerplay for just six runs, though he remained wicketless. The overlooked India seamer returned to bowl the 17th over, picking his first T20 hat-trick by removing Robin Minz, Bal Krishna, and Vivek Anand Tiwari in consecutive deliveries. Besides, he bowled a maiden, completing his spell of 4-1-6-3. HAT-TRICK! Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3.3-6-3) Jharkhand 116/8 #JHAvUP #SMAT — BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) December 5, 2024 × With this hat trick, he became the fourth bowler this season after Akash Madhwal, Shreyas Gopal, and Felix Alemao to achieve this feat. ALSO READ: SMAT: Abhishek Sharma smashes record, scores joint-fastest T20 century by an Indian as Punjab beat Meghalaya Early in this tournament, Bhuvneshwar became the first Indian seamer and fourth overall to pick 300 or more wickets in T20s. He joined the elite list of Yuzvendra Chahal (364), Piyush Chawla (319), and Ravichandran Ashwin (310). Following this game, the UP captain now has 305 wickets besides his name. Bhuvneshwar to play for RCB in IPL 2025 The Indian new-ball quick will ply his trade for a new franchise from IPL 2025 onwards. Having represented the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for a decade (2014-2024), wherein he won an IPL title in 2016, losing two finals since (2018 and 2024), Bhuvneshwar will now play for RCB, who purchased him for a whopping $1.26mn (INR 10.75 crore) at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Kumar will lead RCB’s heavy-pace attack consisting of Yash Dayal and Rasikh Dar (as India seamers) alongside Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara and Lungi Ngidi. While he made his name during his early days with now-defunct Pune Warriors India (PWI), Kumar became the superstar following his rise in the Indian jersey across formats and in SRH. However, 15 years after his RCB debut (in 2009), Bhuvneshwar will return to his former IPL franchise. (With inputs from agencies)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar completes maiden SMAT hat-trick after RCB’s bumper IPL deal

<p>Ahead of the second Test versus Australia, i.e. a day-night contest&nbsp;in Adelaide, Indian captain Rohit Sharma, on Thursday (Dec. 5), gave an unmissable reply when reminded about India's 36 all-out, during their last pink-ball contest in Australia (also held at the same venue). When asked about the horrors of the Adelaide contest, Rohit told a reporter, in the pre-match press conference, that 'every day is a fresh day' and India is not dwelling on the past.</p>

<p>India's last day-night Test in Australia took place in late 2020, in Adelaide. It saw the Virat Kohli-led India get dismissed for 36 in their second essay, after taking a 53-run lead, to lose by eight wickets. To date, India have the unwanted record of the lowest team total in ICC World Test Championship (WTC) history following their shambolic performance in&nbsp;Adelaide. Thus, when Rohit was reminded of the same, he gave an epic response.</p>

<p>At the presser, Hitman said, "Since we started playing we were taught that every day is a fresh day, even if you're batting on 90 or 99, you come to bat the next day, you start on zero. Fresh day brings fresh challenges, the bowlers come with a different mindset, and the batters come with a different mindset. It's a general message that we've been giving for so many years that what has happened, just focus on what lies ahead of us."</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-rohit-sharma-confirms-kl-rahul-as-opener-for-adelaide-test-reveals-his-batting-slot-781671">BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul as opener for Adelaide Test, reveals his batting slot</a></strong></p>

<p>Rohit also added that his side is 'mentally strong' to adapt to the challenges of pink ball. Notably, India have played only a handful of Tests under light, compared to Pat Cummins' Australia. Citing India's memorable comeback in the ongoing BGT opener, in Perth, he said, "We are mentally strong and for us, adaptation is not a problem. For us, it is simple that we try to give our best in difficult situations. You will not get easy things at the highest level of cricket. Even in Perth, we did not have all of our players. Everybody kept their head down and played their part and the result was in our favour. We have to look at this Test match in the same way. If all XI play their role, the result might be in our favour."</p>

<p>India lead the five-match Test series 1-0 following an emphatic come-from-behind win in the series opener in Perth. Being all-out for 150 on the opening day, India still managed a whopping 295-run win.</p>

<p>The second Test&nbsp;kicks off on Friday (Dec. 6).</p>


Ahead of the second Test versus Australia, i.e. a day-night contest in Adelaide, Indian captain Rohit Sharma, on Thursday (Dec. 5), gave an unmissable reply when reminded about India's 36 all-out, during their last pink-ball contest in Australia (also held at the same venue).

Ahead of the second Test versus Australia, i.e. a day-night contest in Adelaide, Indian captain Rohit Sharma, on Thursday (Dec. 5), gave an unmissable reply when reminded about India's 36 all-out, during their last pink-ball contest in Australia (also held at the same venue). When asked about the horrors of the Adelaide contest, Rohit told a reporter, in the pre-match press conference, that 'every day is a fresh day' and India is not dwelling on the past. India's last day-night Test in Australia took place in late 2020, in Adelaide. It saw the Virat Kohli-led India get dismissed for 36 in their second essay, after taking a 53-run lead, to lose by eight wickets. To date, India have the unwanted record of the lowest team total in ICC World Test Championship (WTC) history following their shambolic performance in Adelaide. Thus, when Rohit was reminded of the same, he gave an epic response. At the presser, Hitman said, "Since we started playing we were taught that every day is a fresh day, even if you're batting on 90 or 99, you come to bat the next day, you start on zero. Fresh day brings fresh challenges, the bowlers come with a different mindset, and the batters come with a different mindset. It's a general message that we've been giving for so many years that what has happened, just focus on what lies ahead of us." Also read: BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul as opener for Adelaide Test, reveals his batting slot Rohit also added that his side is 'mentally strong' to adapt to the challenges of pink ball. Notably, India have played only a handful of Tests under light, compared to Pat Cummins' Australia. Citing India's memorable comeback in the ongoing BGT opener, in Perth, he said, "We are mentally strong and for us, adaptation is not a problem. For us, it is simple that we try to give our best in difficult situations. You will not get easy things at the highest level of cricket. Even in Perth, we did not have all of our players. Everybody kept their head down and played their part and the result was in our favour. We have to look at this Test match in the same way. If all XI play their role, the result might be in our favour." India lead the five-match Test series 1-0 following an emphatic come-from-behind win in the series opener in Perth. Being all-out for 150 on the opening day, India still managed a whopping 295-run win. The second Test kicks off on Friday (Dec. 6).

Adelaide Test: Rohit Sharma gives UNMISSABLE reply on 36 all-out reminder ahead of pink-ball contest

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