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Cricket Australia on Thursday defended its decision to boycott only some games against Afghanistan after the departing boss of the world governing body accused them of hypocrisy.

Australia have in recent years refused to play bilateral series against Afghanistan, citing discomfort at an ongoing Taliban crackdown on women's sport. But they continue to face Afghanistan in major tournaments such as the World Cup, including a famous loss in the T20 tournament earlier this year.

International Cricket Council chairman Greg Barclay said if Australia wanted to take a stand, they should walk away from World Cup games as well.

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"If you want to make a political statement, don't play them in a World Cup," he told the UK's Daily Telegraph newspaper. "Sure, it might cost you a semi-final place, but principles are principles. It's not about having half a principle," added Barclay.

Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird said he was "very proud of the position we've taken".

"We've taken a position, and we're proudly standing up where we think we should," he said, according to Australian media. "There's all types of lines you can draw. We've drawn a line. We've taken a position, and we're proudly standing up where we think we should."

Australia in March scrapped a T20 men's series against Afghanistan, saying the situation for women in the Taliban-ruled country was deteriorating.

It was the third time since 2021 that Australia refused to play Afghanistan outside of international tournaments.

Before the return of the Taliban, Afghanistan's cricket board was slowly making progress, growing the game among women and contracting a small number of semi-professional players in 2020.

Many of those players eventually fled to Australia.

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Cricket Australia on Thursday defended its decision to boycott only some games against Afghanistan after the departing boss of the world governing body accused them of hypocrisy.

Cricket Australia on Thursday defended its decision to boycott only some games against Afghanistan after the departing boss of the world governing body accused them of hypocrisy. Australia have in recent years refused to play bilateral series against Afghanistan, citing discomfort at an ongoing Taliban crackdown on women's sport. But they continue to face Afghanistan in major tournaments such as the World Cup, including a famous loss in the T20 tournament earlier this year. International Cricket Council chairman Greg Barclay said if Australia wanted to take a stand, they should walk away from World Cup games as well. ALSO READ: BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul as opener for Adelaide Test, reveals his batting slot "If you want to make a political statement, don't play them in a World Cup," he told the UK's Daily Telegraph newspaper. "Sure, it might cost you a semi-final place, but principles are principles. It's not about having half a principle," added Barclay. Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird said he was "very proud of the position we've taken". "We've taken a position, and we're proudly standing up where we think we should," he said, according to Australian media. "There's all types of lines you can draw. We've drawn a line. We've taken a position, and we're proudly standing up where we think we should." Australia in March scrapped a T20 men's series against Afghanistan, saying the situation for women in the Taliban-ruled country was deteriorating. It was the third time since 2021 that Australia refused to play Afghanistan outside of international tournaments. Before the return of the Taliban, Afghanistan's cricket board was slowly making progress, growing the game among women and contracting a small number of semi-professional players in 2020. Many of those players eventually fled to Australia. 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.

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott stance after hypocrisy remarks

India put up a dismal show with the bat as Australia stamped their superiority over the visitors with a five-wicket win in the first Women's ODI here on Thursday. Opting to bat, India collapsed to 100 all out in 34.2 overs, with Australia pacer Megan Schutt returning with an impressive five-wicket haul. Australia did experience a minor stutter in the run chase when Renuka Thakur struck twice in the same over before coasting to victory in 16.2 overs.

Debutant opener Georgia Voll (46 not out off 42 balls) produced a measured knock to ensure a comfortable win. Her effort included a six off Renuka in the cow corner region. 
Her opening partner Phoebe Litchfield (35 off 29 balls) was the aggressor in their 48-run stand, smashing six fours in a row, four of those coming off Renuka and two off debutant pacer Titas Sadhu. The second ODI will be played at the Allan Border Field here on December 8.

Jemimah Rodrigues, who batted at number five, top-scored for India with 23 off 42 balls. Opting to bat, India failed to get off the blocks, losing the openers in the first seven overs. Priya Punia (3 off 17), playing in place of the dropped Shafali Verma, looked totally out of sorts in her comeback game. Smriti Mandhana (8 off 9) was caught behind, chasing a wide outswinger from Schutt. Punia, in her attempt to break the shackles, was caught at backward point off Schutt. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (23 off 42) was trapped in front by pacer Annabel Sutherland. Rodrigues looked comfortable in the middle until she was bowled by Kim Grath as she tried to run a delivery down to the third man.

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From 62 for three, India were all out for 100 in 34.2 overs. Their last three batters got out with the score reading 100 on the board. 
 
Schutt completed her maiden five-wicket haul by castling Priya Mishra. It was a batting performance to forget for India.

 
Brief Scores:

India Women: 100 all out in 34.2 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 23; Megan Schutt 5/19). 
Australia Women:&nbsp;102/5 in 16.2 overs (Georgia Voll 46 not out; Renuka Thakur 3/45).

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India put up a dismal show with the bat as Australia stamped their superiority over the visitors with a five-wicket win in the first Women's ODI here on Thursday.

India put up a dismal show with the bat as Australia stamped their superiority over the visitors with a five-wicket win in the first Women's ODI here on Thursday. Opting to bat, India collapsed to 100 all out in 34.2 overs, with Australia pacer Megan Schutt returning with an impressive five-wicket haul. Australia did experience a minor stutter in the run chase when Renuka Thakur struck twice in the same over before coasting to victory in 16.2 overs. Debutant opener Georgia Voll (46 not out off 42 balls) produced a measured knock to ensure a comfortable win. Her effort included a six off Renuka in the cow corner region. Her opening partner Phoebe Litchfield (35 off 29 balls) was the aggressor in their 48-run stand, smashing six fours in a row, four of those coming off Renuka and two off debutant pacer Titas Sadhu. The second ODI will be played at the Allan Border Field here on December 8. Jemimah Rodrigues, who batted at number five, top-scored for India with 23 off 42 balls. Opting to bat, India failed to get off the blocks, losing the openers in the first seven overs. Priya Punia (3 off 17), playing in place of the dropped Shafali Verma, looked totally out of sorts in her comeback game. Smriti Mandhana (8 off 9) was caught behind, chasing a wide outswinger from Schutt. Punia, in her attempt to break the shackles, was caught at backward point off Schutt. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (23 off 42) was trapped in front by pacer Annabel Sutherland. Rodrigues looked comfortable in the middle until she was bowled by Kim Grath as she tried to run a delivery down to the third man. Also read: BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul as opener for Adelaide Test, reveals his batting slot From 62 for three, India were all out for 100 in 34.2 overs. Their last three batters got out with the score reading 100 on the board. Schutt completed her maiden five-wicket haul by castling Priya Mishra. It was a batting performance to forget for India. Brief Scores: India Women: 100 all out in 34.2 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 23; Megan Schutt 5/19). Australia Women: 102/5 in 16.2 overs (Georgia Voll 46 not out; Renuka Thakur 3/45). 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.

Megan Schutt stars with 5-19 as Australia steamroll India in ODI series opener

Abhishek Sharma, on Thursday (Dec. 5), smashed the joint-fastest T20 century by an Indian, alongside Urvil Patel of Gujarat. In Punjab's run-chase of 143 versus Meghalaya, in the ongoing 2024/25 Syed Mustaq Ali Tournament (SMAT), captain Abhishek -- who is the opener for India in T20Is and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL -- made merry and scored an unbeaten 106 (off 29 balls), with his inning comprising 8 fours and 11 sixes. With this knock, the swashbuckling left-hander entered the record books.

In addition, Abhishek joined 26-year-old Urvil to become the joint-fastest centurion in T20s as an Indian. Urvil achieved the feat in the ongoing SMAT, where he smashed an unbeaten 113 off 35 balls&nbsp;with 7 fours and 12 sixes, helping Gujarat chase down 156 versus Tripura with 9.4 overs to spare.&nbsp;

Talking about Abhishek, he was in his elements from the word go. Courtesy of his knock, Punjab thrashed Meghalaya by seven wickets with 63 balls left. The left-hander, who has had a great run in T20s, struck at a whopping strike rate of 365.52.

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Moreover, Abhishek also registered the most T20 sixes by an Indian in a calendar year following his latest blitz.

Most 6s by an Indian in a year

87- Abhishek Sharma in 2024 
85- Suryakumar Yadav in 2022 
71- Suryakumar Yadav in 2023

Punjab are now in the fourth spot in Group A, with 20 points. From seven games, they have four wins and two losses.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Baroda also smashed the record for highest team total in T20 history, ending with a superb 349/5 courtesy of Bhanu Pania's 134*. They went on to beat Sikkim by a humongous 263-run margin on Thursday.

Abhishek Sharma, on Thursday (Dec. 5), smashed the joint-fastest T20 century by an Indian, alongside Urvil Patel of Gujarat. In Punjab's run-chase of 143 versus Meghalaya, in the ongoing 2024/25 Syed Mustaq Ali Tournament (SMAT), captain Abhishek -- who is the opener for India in T20Is and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL -- made merry and scored an unbeaten 106 (off 29 balls), with his inning comprising 8 fours and 11 sixes.

Abhishek Sharma, on Thursday (Dec. 5), smashed the joint-fastest T20 century by an Indian, alongside Urvil Patel of Gujarat. In Punjab's run-chase of 143 versus Meghalaya, in the ongoing 2024/25 Syed Mustaq Ali Tournament (SMAT), captain Abhishek -- who is the opener for India in T20Is and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL -- made merry and scored an unbeaten 106 (off 29 balls), with his inning comprising 8 fours and 11 sixes. With this knock, the swashbuckling left-hander entered the record books. In addition, Abhishek joined 26-year-old Urvil to become the joint-fastest centurion in T20s as an Indian. Urvil achieved the feat in the ongoing SMAT, where he smashed an unbeaten 113 off 35 balls with 7 fours and 12 sixes, helping Gujarat chase down 156 versus Tripura with 9.4 overs to spare. Talking about Abhishek, he was in his elements from the word go. Courtesy of his knock, Punjab thrashed Meghalaya by seven wickets with 63 balls left. The left-hander, who has had a great run in T20s, struck at a whopping strike rate of 365.52. Also read: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Baroda smash record books with 349 runs vs Sikkim; Bhanu Pania top scores with 134 Moreover, Abhishek also registered the most T20 sixes by an Indian in a calendar year following his latest blitz. Most 6s by an Indian in a year 87- Abhishek Sharma in 2024 85- Suryakumar Yadav in 2022 71- Suryakumar Yadav in 2023 Punjab are now in the fourth spot in Group A, with 20 points. From seven games, they have four wins and two losses. Meanwhile, Baroda also smashed the record for highest team total in T20 history, ending with a superb 349/5 courtesy of Bhanu Pania's 134*. They went on to beat Sikkim by a humongous 263-run margin on Thursday.

SMAT: Abhishek Sharma smashes record, scores joint-fastest T20 century by an Indian as Punjab beat Meghalaya

Ahead of the second Test between India and Australia, in Adelaide, Indian captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that KL Rahul will continue as an opener. India lead the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 1-0 following a stunning 295-run win over Pat Cummins-led hosts. Rahul was one of the top performers for India, along with stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, as he scored a vital 77 and stitched an impressive 201-run opening stand with Jaiswal (becoming the first Indian opening pair to stitch a 200-run stand in Australia). Seeing his form at the top, Rohit has sacrificed his opening slot and revealed that he will bat in the middle.

In the pre-match press conference, Rohit said, on Thursday (Dec 5), "Yeah, he will be opening the batting. I will bat somewhere in the middle."

Since he has opened in Tests, Rohit has played 42 games, scoring nearly 3,000 runs at an average of 44 with 9 hundreds.

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Rohit further opined, "And how I came to the decision of batting down the order is clearly we want results, we want success, and those two guys at the top... just looking at this one Test match, they batted brilliantly. I was at home with my newborn in my arms, and I was watching how KL batted. It was brilliant to watch. I felt that there's no need to change that now. Maybe in the future, things will be different. I don't know."

He mentioned, "So based on what has happened and what KL Rahul has shown outside of India, he probably deserves that place at this point in time. It is something that has brought us success in the first Test. You have that one big partnership with Jaiswal on the other side, and you know, it probably won us the Test match. When you come here, in a place like Perth, and you get 500 runs or so, it’s such a massive tick in the box.

"So I don't see why we need to change that. What I saw from the outside looked brilliant, and there was no need to change anything. It was actually pretty simple for me. Personally, not easy. But for the team, it made a lot of sense," Rohit added.

Rohit missed the BGT series opener due to paternity leave. In his absence, Bumrah led the charge as India recovered from being 150 all-out on Day 1 of the Perth Test to take a slender 46-run lead and then ride on Jaiswal's 161, Rahul's 77 and Kohli's 100* to setup a mammoth 534-run target. In reply, Australia folded for 238 in the final innings, losing by 285 runs.

Ahead of the second Test between India and Australia, in Adelaide, Indian captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that KL Rahul will continue as an opener. India lead the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 1-0 following a stunning 295-run win over Pat Cummins-led hosts.

Ahead of the second Test between India and Australia, in Adelaide, Indian captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that KL Rahul will continue as an opener. India lead the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 1-0 following a stunning 295-run win over Pat Cummins-led hosts. Rahul was one of the top performers for India, along with stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, as he scored a vital 77 and stitched an impressive 201-run opening stand with Jaiswal (becoming the first Indian opening pair to stitch a 200-run stand in Australia). Seeing his form at the top, Rohit has sacrificed his opening slot and revealed that he will bat in the middle. In the pre-match press conference, Rohit said, on Thursday (Dec 5), "Yeah, he will be opening the batting. I will bat somewhere in the middle." Since he has opened in Tests, Rohit has played 42 games, scoring nearly 3,000 runs at an average of 44 with 9 hundreds. Also read: Sunny is throwing...: Finch hits back at Gavaskar for 'Australia are panicking' remark ahead of Adelaide Test Rohit further opined, "And how I came to the decision of batting down the order is clearly we want results, we want success, and those two guys at the top... just looking at this one Test match, they batted brilliantly. I was at home with my newborn in my arms, and I was watching how KL batted. It was brilliant to watch. I felt that there's no need to change that now. Maybe in the future, things will be different. I don't know." He mentioned, "So based on what has happened and what KL Rahul has shown outside of India, he probably deserves that place at this point in time. It is something that has brought us success in the first Test. You have that one big partnership with Jaiswal on the other side, and you know, it probably won us the Test match. When you come here, in a place like Perth, and you get 500 runs or so, it’s such a massive tick in the box. "So I don't see why we need to change that. What I saw from the outside looked brilliant, and there was no need to change anything. It was actually pretty simple for me. Personally, not easy. But for the team, it made a lot of sense," Rohit added. Rohit missed the BGT series opener due to paternity leave. In his absence, Bumrah led the charge as India recovered from being 150 all-out on Day 1 of the Perth Test to take a slender 46-run lead and then ride on Jaiswal's 161, Rahul's 77 and Kohli's 100* to setup a mammoth 534-run target. In reply, Australia folded for 238 in the final innings, losing by 285 runs.

BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul as opener for Adelaide Test, reveals his batting slot

Baroda smashed record books in India’s domestic T20 competition Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) on Thursday (Dec 5)&nbsp;as they scored 349/5 with the bat against Sikkim. Playing at the Emerald High School Ground in Indore against Sikkim, Bhanu Pania was the star with the bat as he top scored with an unbeaten 134 off 51, smashing 15 sixes and 5 fours in the process. The total is the highest for any team in the T20 format at any senior level breaking Zimbabwe’s record of 344/4 against Gambia.

<h2>Baroda smash record books</h2>

Batting first after winning the toss, Baroda openers Shashwat Rawat (43 off 16) and Abhimanyu Singh (53 off 17) stitched a partnership of 92 runs for the opening wicket before the latter was dismissed. However, it was the start of Bhanu Punia’s onslaught with the bat at number three. While Shahswat was dismissed soon he was given a big helping hand by Shivalik Sharma (55 off 17) putting together 94 runs for the third wicket.

Pania was then joined by wicketkeeper-batter Vishnu Solanki ((50 off 16) as the team registered the highest total in SMAT history by a single team. Pania scored 110 runs in boundaries striking at a rate of 263.

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			<td>Rank</td>
			<td>Team</td>
			<td>Score</td>
			<td>RR</td>
			<td>Opposition</td>
			<td>Ground</td>
			<td>Match Date</td>
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			<td>1</td>
			<td>Baroda</td>
			<td>349/5</td>
			<td>17.45</td>
			<td>v Sikkim</td>
			<td>Indore</td>
			<td>05 Dec 2024</td>
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			<td>2</td>
			<td>Zimbabwe</td>
			<td>344/4</td>
			<td>17.2</td>
			<td>v Gambia</td>
			<td>Nairobi (Ruaraka)</td>
			<td>23 Oct 2024</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>Nepal</td>
			<td>314/3</td>
			<td>15.7</td>
			<td>v Mongolia</td>
			<td>Hangzhou</td>
			<td>27 Sep 2023</td>
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		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>India</td>
			<td>297/6</td>
			<td>14.85</td>
			<td>v Bangladesh</td>
			<td>Hyderabad</td>
			<td>12 Oct 2024</td>
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			<td>5</td>
			<td>SRH</td>
			<td>287/3</td>
			<td>14.35</td>
			<td>v&nbsp;RCB</td>
			<td>Bengaluru</td>
			<td>15 Apr 2024</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6</td>
			<td>Zimbabwe</td>
			<td>286/5</td>
			<td>14.3</td>
			<td>v Seychelles</td>
			<td>Nairobi (Gym)</td>
			<td>19 Oct 2024</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
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The team ended with a total of 349/5 with Roshan Kumar of Sikkim getting smashed for 81 runs in four overs while two other bowlers gave away more than 50 runs with the ball.

<h2>Baroda register big win</h2>

With 350 runs to win, Sikkim were never in the contest and lost wickets at consistent intervals. The team was restricted to 86/7 in 20 overs, losing by a huge total of 263 runs, also a record. Robin Limboo with 20 off 20 was the top scorer for the side as only four Sikkim batters scored in double figures. Ninad Ashvinkumar Rathva and Mahesh Pithiya both scalped two wickets each with skipper Krunal Pandya finishing with brilliant figures of 8/1 in his four overs.

Baroda smashed record books in India’s domestic T20 competition Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) on Thursday (Dec 5) as they scored 349/5 with the bat against Sikkim.

Baroda smashed record books in India’s domestic T20 competition Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) on Thursday (Dec 5) as they scored 349/5 with the bat against Sikkim. Playing at the Emerald High School Ground in Indore against Sikkim, Bhanu Pania was the star with the bat as he top scored with an unbeaten 134 off 51, smashing 15 sixes and 5 fours in the process. The total is the highest for any team in the T20 format at any senior level breaking Zimbabwe’s record of 344/4 against Gambia. Baroda smash record books Batting first after winning the toss, Baroda openers Shashwat Rawat (43 off 16) and Abhimanyu Singh (53 off 17) stitched a partnership of 92 runs for the opening wicket before the latter was dismissed. However, it was the start of Bhanu Punia’s onslaught with the bat at number three. While Shahswat was dismissed soon he was given a big helping hand by Shivalik Sharma (55 off 17) putting together 94 runs for the third wicket. Pania was then joined by wicketkeeper-batter Vishnu Solanki ((50 off 16) as the team registered the highest total in SMAT history by a single team. Pania scored 110 runs in boundaries striking at a rate of 263. Rank Team Score RR Opposition Ground Match Date 1 Baroda 349/5 17.45 v Sikkim Indore 05 Dec 2024 2 Zimbabwe 344/4 17.2 v Gambia Nairobi (Ruaraka) 23 Oct 2024 3 Nepal 314/3 15.7 v Mongolia Hangzhou 27 Sep 2023 4 India 297/6 14.85 v Bangladesh Hyderabad 12 Oct 2024 5 SRH 287/3 14.35 v RCB Bengaluru 15 Apr 2024 6 Zimbabwe 286/5 14.3 v Seychelles Nairobi (Gym) 19 Oct 2024 ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: Scott Boland replaces Josh Hazlewood as Pat Cummins confirms Playing XI for Adelaide Test The team ended with a total of 349/5 with Roshan Kumar of Sikkim getting smashed for 81 runs in four overs while two other bowlers gave away more than 50 runs with the ball. Baroda register big win With 350 runs to win, Sikkim were never in the contest and lost wickets at consistent intervals. The team was restricted to 86/7 in 20 overs, losing by a huge total of 263 runs, also a record. Robin Limboo with 20 off 20 was the top scorer for the side as only four Sikkim batters scored in double figures. Ninad Ashvinkumar Rathva and Mahesh Pithiya both scalped two wickets each with skipper Krunal Pandya finishing with brilliant figures of 8/1 in his four overs.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Baroda rewrite record books with 349 runs vs Sikkim; Bhanu Pania top scores with 134

AUS vs IND 2nd Test Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue:&nbsp;Visitors India will look to extend their lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy as they take on hosts Australia in the second Test starting on Friday (Dec 6). With skipper Rohit Sharma set for return and Scott Boland to play in the only pink-ball contest of the series both teams look to get the better of one another. Ahead of the second contest between hosts Australia and India, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads, and others.

<h2>When is the Australia vs India 2nd Test&nbsp;match?</h2>

The Australia vs India 2nd Test match will start on Friday&nbsp;(Dec 6).

<h2>Which stadium will host the Australia vs India 2nd Test match?</h2>

The Australia vs India 2nd Test match will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

<h2>What time will the Australia vs India 2nd Test match start?</h2>

The Australia vs India 2nd Test match will start at 2:30 PM local time (9:30 AM&nbsp;IST) with toss taking place at 2:30&nbsp;PM local time (9:00 AM&nbsp;IST).

<h2>Where to watch the Australia vs India 2nd Test match on TV?</h2>

The Australia vs India 2nd Test match will&nbsp;be telecasted on the Star Sports Network&nbsp;in India.

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<h2>Where to watch the Australia vs India 2nd Test LIVE Streaming online on OTT?</h2>

The Australia vs India 2nd Test&nbsp;match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar&nbsp;app and website in India.

<h2>Squads:</h2>

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Scott Boland

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah(c), Mohammed Siraj, Sarfaraz Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar, Abhimanyu Easwaran.

AUS vs IND 2nd Test Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Visitors India will look to extend their lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy as they take on hosts Australia in the second Test starting on Friday (Dec 6).

AUS vs IND 2nd Test Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Visitors India will look to extend their lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy as they take on hosts Australia in the second Test starting on Friday (Dec 6). With skipper Rohit Sharma set for return and Scott Boland to play in the only pink-ball contest of the series both teams look to get the better of one another. Ahead of the second contest between hosts Australia and India, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads, and others. When is the Australia vs India 2nd Test match? The Australia vs India 2nd Test match will start on Friday (Dec 6). Which stadium will host the Australia vs India 2nd Test match? The Australia vs India 2nd Test match will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. What time will the Australia vs India 2nd Test match start? The Australia vs India 2nd Test match will start at 2:30 PM local time (9:30 AM IST) with toss taking place at 2:30 PM local time (9:00 AM IST). Where to watch the Australia vs India 2nd Test match on TV? The Australia vs India 2nd Test match will be telecasted on the Star Sports Network in India. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: Scott Boland replaces Josh Hazlewood as Pat Cummins confirms Playing XI for Adelaide Test Where to watch the Australia vs India 2nd Test LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The Australia vs India 2nd Test match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. Squads: Australia: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Scott Boland India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah(c), Mohammed Siraj, Sarfaraz Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar, Abhimanyu Easwaran.

AUS vs IND 2nd Test live streaming: When & where to watch Australia vs India live on laptop, TV, Squads

The second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test is almost here with India and Australia ready to battle it out in Adelaide under the lights with a pink-ball from December 6. India is going into the match with a 1-0 lead after winning the first Test by 295 runs.

Australia, meanwhile would be looking to take confidence from their last Adelaide outing against India when they bowled the visitors out for just 36 runs in the second innings and won the Test by eight wickets.

While the history is on Australia's side in Adelaide - India would be aiming at putting an aberration there - just like they did in Perth.

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Ahead of the second Test, former India women's team skipper Anjum Chopra spoke to WION and said that India's biggest challenge will be picking the playing XI - given the return of skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Here's the full interview:&nbsp;

The pink-ball Test is here. Do you think that it is okay for Rohit Sharma to come in at number four and KL Raul to continue to open given the performance in the last Test?

It's a very small challenge right now in front of India, that Rahul comes in at one or two or he bats at three or four. I think the bigger challenge is what is going to be the playing 11 for India, which I'm sure that the management would be thinking. we have options which are very good. Everyone is a very good option, but then which is your playing 11. So I guess the discussion point will not be who bats at what position. The discussion point will be who is there in the team to bat, in the 11 to bat.

Do you back Washington Sundar's chances in playing 11 over Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja again?

As I mentioned, the Indian team will probably be thinking as to who should be there in the 11. Because fortunately for us, we are in a situation where they can just close their eyes and pick players. It's that good a situation, fortunately for us. And because we have won the first test match, the confidence is also there which was always there, but it has strengthened that confidence. So whether it's Jadeja or Ashwin or Washy or even Nitish Kumar Reddy, you can pick anyone and play. So it's a very happy situation, pleasing position to be in for Indian cricket. Because we are in Australia, we are thinking who should play rather than thinking, oh, my God, who is in better form to play? So That's a very nice situation to be in.

What's your result prediction for this Test and the complete series?

See how quickly the question changes. Just prior to the series, everyone was thinking, Oh, what will India do (after losing home series to NZ)? 4-0, 4-1, 3-0, whatever we were thinking. Now we won the first Test from adversity, and we are saying this (positive series result). I think it's one Test at a time, one day at a time. And as a cricketer, it is one ball at a time. It's not that we have won the first Test,&nbsp;so Australians have taken a leave. So it is one Test at a time.

The second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test is almost here with India and Australia ready to battle it out in Adelaide under the lights with a pink-ball from December 6.

The second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test is almost here with India and Australia ready to battle it out in Adelaide under the lights with a pink-ball from December 6. India is going into the match with a 1-0 lead after winning the first Test by 295 runs. Australia, meanwhile would be looking to take confidence from their last Adelaide outing against India when they bowled the visitors out for just 36 runs in the second innings and won the Test by eight wickets. While the history is on Australia's side in Adelaide - India would be aiming at putting an aberration there - just like they did in Perth. Also Read: Adelaide | The ground where Virat Kohli gave sneak peek into India's future on tour of 2014 Ahead of the second Test, former India women's team skipper Anjum Chopra spoke to WION and said that India's biggest challenge will be picking the playing XI - given the return of skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Here's the full interview: The pink-ball Test is here. Do you think that it is okay for Rohit Sharma to come in at number four and KL Raul to continue to open given the performance in the last Test? It's a very small challenge right now in front of India, that Rahul comes in at one or two or he bats at three or four. I think the bigger challenge is what is going to be the playing 11 for India, which I'm sure that the management would be thinking. we have options which are very good. Everyone is a very good option, but then which is your playing 11. So I guess the discussion point will not be who bats at what position. The discussion point will be who is there in the team to bat, in the 11 to bat. Do you back Washington Sundar's chances in playing 11 over Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja again? As I mentioned, the Indian team will probably be thinking as to who should be there in the 11. Because fortunately for us, we are in a situation where they can just close their eyes and pick players. It's that good a situation, fortunately for us. And because we have won the first test match, the confidence is also there which was always there, but it has strengthened that confidence. So whether it's Jadeja or Ashwin or Washy or even Nitish Kumar Reddy, you can pick anyone and play. So it's a very happy situation, pleasing position to be in for Indian cricket. Because we are in Australia, we are thinking who should play rather than thinking, oh, my God, who is in better form to play? So That's a very nice situation to be in. What's your result prediction for this Test and the complete series? See how quickly the question changes. Just prior to the series, everyone was thinking, Oh, what will India do (after losing home series to NZ)? 4-0, 4-1, 3-0, whatever we were thinking. Now we won the first Test from adversity, and we are saying this (positive series result). I think it's one Test at a time, one day at a time. And as a cricketer, it is one ball at a time. It's not that we have won the first Test, so Australians have taken a leave. So it is one Test at a time.

BGT 2024-25: Picking playing XI biggest challenge for India in Adelaide, says ex-women's skipper Anjum Chopra

India thrashed Australia by 295 runs in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opening Test, in Perth. After the match, pacer Josh Hazlewood's comments made heads turn when, in a post-match presser, he was asked about how the team could have turned the game around in their favour. To this, Hazlewood said, "You probably have to ask one of the batters that question... I’m probably looking mostly towards the next Test." His remark went viral as many former cricketers, including Sunil Gavaskar, felt there is rift in the Aussie camp. However, former Australia captain Aaron Finch&nbsp;hit back at Gavaskar.

Gavaskar, ahead of the second Test in Adelaide, wrote in his column for Sportstar, "The panic in the Australian ranks is palpable, with former players calling for heads to be chopped off and some even hinting at cracks in the Australian team after Josh Hazlewood's media interview at the end of the third day's play, where he suggested that it was up to the batters to now do something."

"Now, a few days later, Hazlewood is out of the second Test and possibly the series too with a supposed side strain. Strangely, nobody had noticed anything wrong with Hazlewood at that media conference. Mystery, mystery - the like of which was common in Indian cricket in the past. Now, it's the Aussies and like Old McDonald, I'm simply loving it," he added.

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Now, Finch has slammed Gavaskar's comment. Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, he said, "It's not jabs anymore. Sunny is throwing haymakers over the top. It's quite funny because, having spent a lot of time with him during the first test, he was not saying things like that. He was very respectful of the current Australian group. But now he has just gone bang."

Australia have named their playing XI for the day-night Test in Adelaide, which kicks off on Friday (Dec 6). Scott Boland has replaced an injured Hazlewood.

Australia XI: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc

India thrashed Australia by 295 runs in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opening Test, in Perth. After the match, pacer Josh Hazlewood's comments made heads turn when, in a post-match presser, he was asked about how the team could have turned the game around in their favour.

India thrashed Australia by 295 runs in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opening Test, in Perth. After the match, pacer Josh Hazlewood's comments made heads turn when, in a post-match presser, he was asked about how the team could have turned the game around in their favour. To this, Hazlewood said, "You probably have to ask one of the batters that question... I’m probably looking mostly towards the next Test." His remark went viral as many former cricketers, including Sunil Gavaskar, felt there is rift in the Aussie camp. However, former Australia captain Aaron Finch hit back at Gavaskar. Gavaskar, ahead of the second Test in Adelaide, wrote in his column for Sportstar, "The panic in the Australian ranks is palpable, with former players calling for heads to be chopped off and some even hinting at cracks in the Australian team after Josh Hazlewood's media interview at the end of the third day's play, where he suggested that it was up to the batters to now do something." "Now, a few days later, Hazlewood is out of the second Test and possibly the series too with a supposed side strain. Strangely, nobody had noticed anything wrong with Hazlewood at that media conference. Mystery, mystery - the like of which was common in Indian cricket in the past. Now, it's the Aussies and like Old McDonald, I'm simply loving it," he added. Also read: BGT 2024-25: Adelaide | The ground where Virat Kohli gave sneak peek into India's future on tour of 2014 Now, Finch has slammed Gavaskar's comment. Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, he said, "It's not jabs anymore. Sunny is throwing haymakers over the top. It's quite funny because, having spent a lot of time with him during the first test, he was not saying things like that. He was very respectful of the current Australian group. But now he has just gone bang." Australia have named their playing XI for the day-night Test in Adelaide, which kicks off on Friday (Dec 6). Scott Boland has replaced an injured Hazlewood. Australia XI: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc

Sunny is throwing...: Finch hits back at Gavaskar for 'Australia are panicking' remark ahead of Adelaide Test

India’s Jay Shah is all set to take charge of his first meeting as the chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday (Dec 5) as he begins the new term. Shah officially took office on Dec 1 succeeding Greg Barclay and became the latest Indian personality to head the ICC. While his first meeting will be part of officially taking over the office, the suspense surrounding the Champions Trophy could be on the table.

<h2>Shah to host first meeting</h2>

After Barclay pulled out of the race for the top spot in ICC in September, Shah became the chairperson of the ICC board of directors with office officially beginning on Dec 1. Shah will be joined by the 16 directors of the ICC on Thursday as they aim to start the functioning of his reign. However, the main focus could be the Champions Trophy as the schedule is yet to be confirmed despite less than 90 days remaining for the coveted tournament to start.

As things stand, the tournament is set to go ahead in a hybrid model which has been accepted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). However, their latest demands have not gone well with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and other members of the ICC. PCB has conveyed that they won’t be traveling to India for any ICC events in the future and will play in a hybrid model against their arch-rivals.

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However, according to the report the demand was denied by all the members present which include 12 full member nations, three associate nations and the ICC Chairman.

If the hybrid model is made official, India is likely to play its matches in UAE or Sri Lanka with Pakistan hosting the rest of the tournament. One of the semifinals and the final of the Champions Trophy will also take place in hybrid model to accommodate India, in case they reach the later stages of the tournament.

India’s Jay Shah is all set to take charge of his first meeting as the chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday (Dec 5) as he begins the new term.

India’s Jay Shah is all set to take charge of his first meeting as the chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday (Dec 5) as he begins the new term. Shah officially took office on Dec 1 succeeding Greg Barclay and became the latest Indian personality to head the ICC. While his first meeting will be part of officially taking over the office, the suspense surrounding the Champions Trophy could be on the table. Shah to host first meeting After Barclay pulled out of the race for the top spot in ICC in September, Shah became the chairperson of the ICC board of directors with office officially beginning on Dec 1. Shah will be joined by the 16 directors of the ICC on Thursday as they aim to start the functioning of his reign. However, the main focus could be the Champions Trophy as the schedule is yet to be confirmed despite less than 90 days remaining for the coveted tournament to start. As things stand, the tournament is set to go ahead in a hybrid model which has been accepted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). However, their latest demands have not gone well with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and other members of the ICC. PCB has conveyed that they won’t be traveling to India for any ICC events in the future and will play in a hybrid model against their arch-rivals. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: Adelaide | The ground where Virat Kohli gave sneak peek into India's future on tour of 2014 However, according to the report the demand was denied by all the members present which include 12 full member nations, three associate nations and the ICC Chairman. If the hybrid model is made official, India is likely to play its matches in UAE or Sri Lanka with Pakistan hosting the rest of the tournament. One of the semifinals and the final of the Champions Trophy will also take place in hybrid model to accommodate India, in case they reach the later stages of the tournament.

New ICC Chairperson Jay Shah to hold first meeting as Champions Trophy fate hangs in balance

Taijul Islam snared five wickets for the 15th time in a Test innings to lead Bangladesh to a series-levelling 101-run victory over the West Indies on the fourth evening of the second and final Test at Sabina Park on Tuesday. After Jaker Ali's Test-best innings of 91 lifted the tourists to 268 all out in their second innings and left the home team with a daunting victory target of 287, left-arm spinner Islam broke the back of the Caribbean side's effort with five for 50 as they were dismissed for 185 in the day's final session. Fast bowler Nahid Rana, whose maiden five-wicket haul in the first innings pulled Bangladesh back into contention, had the satisfaction of administering the final rites when he yorked last man Shamar Joseph for his only wicket of the innings.

"It's a great feeling to win a Test match abroad which we don't often do and all the boys really put in a tremendous effort," said player-of-the-match Islam. Seamers Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud took two wickets each with Taskin emerging as the leading wicket-taker in the brief series with 11 victims to his name.

Kavem Hodge top-scored for the West Indies with 55, while captain Kraigg Brathwaite played with unusual adventure at the top of the order in contributing 43 off 63 deliveries.

But they lost wickets at regular intervals and eventually succumbed in just 50 overs as Bangladesh swiftly avenged the 201-run mauling they endured in the first Test in Antigua a week earlier. "We wanted to be positive and I thought we started well but obviously we couldn't carry it through to the end of the day," said a rueful Brathwaite.

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This was Bangladesh's first Test victory in the West Indies since their 2-0 sweep over a depleted Caribbean side in 2009. Earlier Ali's belligerent innings, which occupied 106 deliveries and was embellished by eight fours and five sixes, tilted the balance heavily in favour of Bangladesh as the highest successful run-chase in a Test at Sabina Park was the 212 achieved by the West Indies over Sri Lanka in 2003.

Such was the extent of the 26-year-old right-hander's dominance of the morning that he contributed 62 of the 75 runs added by the tourists after resuming at the overnight position of 193-5.

Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach took three wickets each for the West Indies, Joseph ending Ali's quest for a maiden Test hundred when he was last out, caught at deep midwicket a half-hour before lunch.

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Taijul Islam snared five wickets for the 15th time in a Test innings to lead Bangladesh to a series-levelling 101-run victory over the West Indies on the fourth evening of the second and final Test at Sabina Park on Tuesday.

Taijul Islam snared five wickets for the 15th time in a Test innings to lead Bangladesh to a series-levelling 101-run victory over the West Indies on the fourth evening of the second and final Test at Sabina Park on Tuesday. After Jaker Ali's Test-best innings of 91 lifted the tourists to 268 all out in their second innings and left the home team with a daunting victory target of 287, left-arm spinner Islam broke the back of the Caribbean side's effort with five for 50 as they were dismissed for 185 in the day's final session. Fast bowler Nahid Rana, whose maiden five-wicket haul in the first innings pulled Bangladesh back into contention, had the satisfaction of administering the final rites when he yorked last man Shamar Joseph for his only wicket of the innings. "It's a great feeling to win a Test match abroad which we don't often do and all the boys really put in a tremendous effort," said player-of-the-match Islam. Seamers Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud took two wickets each with Taskin emerging as the leading wicket-taker in the brief series with 11 victims to his name. Kavem Hodge top-scored for the West Indies with 55, while captain Kraigg Brathwaite played with unusual adventure at the top of the order in contributing 43 off 63 deliveries. But they lost wickets at regular intervals and eventually succumbed in just 50 overs as Bangladesh swiftly avenged the 201-run mauling they endured in the first Test in Antigua a week earlier. "We wanted to be positive and I thought we started well but obviously we couldn't carry it through to the end of the day," said a rueful Brathwaite. Also read: WTC 2023-25: Boost for India as ICC penalises New Zealand, England for slow over-rate This was Bangladesh's first Test victory in the West Indies since their 2-0 sweep over a depleted Caribbean side in 2009. Earlier Ali's belligerent innings, which occupied 106 deliveries and was embellished by eight fours and five sixes, tilted the balance heavily in favour of Bangladesh as the highest successful run-chase in a Test at Sabina Park was the 212 achieved by the West Indies over Sri Lanka in 2003. Such was the extent of the 26-year-old right-hander's dominance of the morning that he contributed 62 of the 75 runs added by the tourists after resuming at the overnight position of 193-5. Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach took three wickets each for the West Indies, Joseph ending Ali's quest for a maiden Test hundred when he was last out, caught at deep midwicket a half-hour before lunch. 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.

2nd Test: Taijul Islam spins Bangladesh to series-levelling win vs West Indies

A "baggy green" Test cap worn by Australian great Don&nbsp;Bradman&nbsp;sold for $250,000 at auction on Tuesday as collectors vied to own a rare piece of cricketing history.&nbsp; The tattered garment -- almost 80 years old -- was sun-faded, showed signs of "insect damage" and had a torn peak. Auction house Bonhams said&nbsp;Bradman&nbsp;wore the cap during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, his last Test series on home soil.

In an auction lasting 10 minutes, a flurry of bidding pushed the price from a starting point of $160,000 to a winning offer of $250,000 (Aus$390,000). The total cost was $310,000 once "buyer's premium" fees were tacked on.

Bonhams said it was "the only known baggy green" worn by&nbsp;Bradman&nbsp;during the series, in which he scored 715 runs in six innings at an average of 178.75, with three centuries and a double-hundred. Australia's cricketers are awarded the dark green woollen caps before Test debuts and they are revered by players and fans alike, often the more battered the better.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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A different "baggy green" worn by&nbsp;Bradman&nbsp;during his Test debut in 1928 fetched $290,000 when it went under the hammer in 2020.&nbsp; That was far less than the $650,000 paid for Shane Warne's baggy green when he put it up for sale to help Australian bushfire victims earlier that year.&nbsp;

Bradman&nbsp;retired with an all-time-high Test batting average of 99.94 and has been described by cricket authority Wisden as the greatest to "have ever graced the gentleman's game".&nbsp;

He died in 2001 aged 92.

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A "baggy green" Test cap worn by Australian great Don Bradman sold for $250,000 at auction on Tuesday as collectors vied to own a rare piece of cricketing history.

A "baggy green" Test cap worn by Australian great Don Bradman sold for $250,000 at auction on Tuesday as collectors vied to own a rare piece of cricketing history. The tattered garment -- almost 80 years old -- was sun-faded, showed signs of "insect damage" and had a torn peak. Auction house Bonhams said Bradman wore the cap during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, his last Test series on home soil. In an auction lasting 10 minutes, a flurry of bidding pushed the price from a starting point of $160,000 to a winning offer of $250,000 (Aus$390,000). The total cost was $310,000 once "buyer's premium" fees were tacked on. Bonhams said it was "the only known baggy green" worn by Bradman during the series, in which he scored 715 runs in six innings at an average of 178.75, with three centuries and a double-hundred. Australia's cricketers are awarded the dark green woollen caps before Test debuts and they are revered by players and fans alike, often the more battered the better. Also read: 2nd Test: Taijul Islam spins Bangladesh to series levelling win vs West Indies A different "baggy green" worn by Bradman during his Test debut in 1928 fetched $290,000 when it went under the hammer in 2020. That was far less than the $650,000 paid for Shane Warne's baggy green when he put it up for sale to help Australian bushfire victims earlier that year. Bradman retired with an all-time-high Test batting average of 99.94 and has been described by cricket authority Wisden as the greatest to "have ever graced the gentleman's game". He died in 2001 aged 92. 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.

Sir Don Bradman's 'baggy green' cap sold for whopping amount at auction

New Zealand's aspirations of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final suffered a setback after they were docked three penalty points due to slow over rate against England leading to a drop in the ranking table, the ICC stated on Tuesday.

The deduction is a welcome news for India, who enjoy pole position with 61.11 percentage points.

New Zealand now have a points percentage of 47.92 per cent and can only move as high as 55.36 per cent with victories from their remaining two fixtures against England. South Africa (59.26), Australia (57.26) and Sri Lanka (50) are placed second, third, and fourth respectively.

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"The race to feature at next year's ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's has taken a twist with New Zealand and England sanctioned for maintaining a slow over-rate during the opening Test of their series in Christchurch," the ICC said in a statement.

"Both teams were fined 15 per cent of their match fees and penalised three crucial World Test Championship competition points, adding more intrigue to the thrilling final stages of the ongoing cycle," it further stated.

While England are already out of contention of reaching next year's final despite the impressive eight-wicket triumph at Hagley Oval, the loss in competition points is a major blow to New Zealand who drop from equal fourth to outright fifth on the standings as a result.

It means the inaugural World Test Championship winners face a tough ask to qualify for next year's one-off Test in June 2025, with two wins against England and several other results also needing to go their way if they are to reach the Lord's decider.

New Zealand and England were both found to have three overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration, with sides penalised one point for each over they were found to be short.

Both captains - Tom Latham of New Zealand and Ben Stokes of England - pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Rod Tucker, third umpire Adrian Holdstock and fourth official Kim Cotton levelled the charges, with David Boon of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposing the sanctions.

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New Zealand's aspirations of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final suffered a setback after they were docked three penalty points due to slow over rate against England leading to a drop in the ranking table, the ICC stated on Tuesday.

New Zealand's aspirations of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final suffered a setback after they were docked three penalty points due to slow over rate against England leading to a drop in the ranking table, the ICC stated on Tuesday. The deduction is a welcome news for India, who enjoy pole position with 61.11 percentage points. New Zealand now have a points percentage of 47.92 per cent and can only move as high as 55.36 per cent with victories from their remaining two fixtures against England. South Africa (59.26), Australia (57.26) and Sri Lanka (50) are placed second, third, and fourth respectively. Also Read: BGT 2024-25: Australia have history on their side in Adelaide, just like Perth "The race to feature at next year's ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's has taken a twist with New Zealand and England sanctioned for maintaining a slow over-rate during the opening Test of their series in Christchurch," the ICC said in a statement. "Both teams were fined 15 per cent of their match fees and penalised three crucial World Test Championship competition points, adding more intrigue to the thrilling final stages of the ongoing cycle," it further stated. While England are already out of contention of reaching next year's final despite the impressive eight-wicket triumph at Hagley Oval, the loss in competition points is a major blow to New Zealand who drop from equal fourth to outright fifth on the standings as a result. It means the inaugural World Test Championship winners face a tough ask to qualify for next year's one-off Test in June 2025, with two wins against England and several other results also needing to go their way if they are to reach the Lord's decider. New Zealand and England were both found to have three overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration, with sides penalised one point for each over they were found to be short. Both captains - Tom Latham of New Zealand and Ben Stokes of England - pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Rod Tucker, third umpire Adrian Holdstock and fourth official Kim Cotton levelled the charges, with David Boon of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposing the sanctions. 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.

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The second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test is just two days away and it is advantage India who enter the five-Test series 1-0 ahead after winning the first match in Perth by 295 runs.

Any talk about Adelaide can't be completed without the mention of Virat Kohli's epic twin hundreds on the tour of 2014-15 where he was also the stand-in skipper.

India lost that match by 48 runs but Kohli gave a glimpse of how India of future is going to be like in Test cricket – a bold, unforgiving side with no holds barred approach. Kohli became the full-time India skipper before the completion of the same series when MS Dhoni stepped down after the third Test.

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As anticipated, India went on to become one of the most dominating touring Test side and won their first-ever Test series in Australia four years later in 2018 under Kohli.

Here's how that iconic Test match went where it all started:

Australia won the toss and elected to bat first against an India attack with just four frontline bowlers and amassed 517 runs on the back of centuries by David Warner (145), skipper Michael Clarke (128) and Steve Smith (162) before declaring after two days.

India started batting on the third morning and scored 111 runs before Virat Kohli arrived on the crease at number four. He added 81 runs with Cheteshwar Pujara for the third wicket and 101 runs with Ajinkya Rahane for the fourth one.

Kohli then added 74 runs for the fifth wicket with Rohit Sharma before being dismissed for 115. India ended day three on 369/5 before bundling out for 444 shortly before lunch on the next day.

Australia batted rest of the fourth day and scored 290/5 before declaring and setting India a target of 364 runs on the final day.

India's chase didn't start well and they lost two wickets for 50-odd runs before Kohli and Murali Vijay added 185 runs in nearly 50 overs. With nearly 20 overs remaining in the day and 120 needed to pull off one of India's most sensational wins – Kohli made the fans dream.

The stand-in skipper stood at his end, however, watching his partners come and fail. Kohli was dismissed in the 82nd over of the day as the seventh wicket after scoring 141 with India needing just 60 runs.&nbsp;

The rest of the three wickets could not complete what Virat had started and India were bundled out for 315 – losing the match by 48 runs.

The match, however, made every Indian player and fan believe that India could win a series Down Under and they did on the next tour which also started in Adelaide but the result was in India's favour.

The second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test is just two days away and it is advantage India who enter the five-Test series 1-0 ahead after winning the first match in Perth by 295 runs.

The second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test is just two days away and it is advantage India who enter the five-Test series 1-0 ahead after winning the first match in Perth by 295 runs. Any talk about Adelaide can't be completed without the mention of Virat Kohli's epic twin hundreds on the tour of 2014-15 where he was also the stand-in skipper. India lost that match by 48 runs but Kohli gave a glimpse of how India of future is going to be like in Test cricket – a bold, unforgiving side with no holds barred approach. Kohli became the full-time India skipper before the completion of the same series when MS Dhoni stepped down after the third Test. Also Read: BCCI bars fans from attending India's open net sessions | Read Why As anticipated, India went on to become one of the most dominating touring Test side and won their first-ever Test series in Australia four years later in 2018 under Kohli. Here's how that iconic Test match went where it all started: Australia won the toss and elected to bat first against an India attack with just four frontline bowlers and amassed 517 runs on the back of centuries by David Warner (145), skipper Michael Clarke (128) and Steve Smith (162) before declaring after two days. India started batting on the third morning and scored 111 runs before Virat Kohli arrived on the crease at number four. He added 81 runs with Cheteshwar Pujara for the third wicket and 101 runs with Ajinkya Rahane for the fourth one. Kohli then added 74 runs for the fifth wicket with Rohit Sharma before being dismissed for 115. India ended day three on 369/5 before bundling out for 444 shortly before lunch on the next day. Australia batted rest of the fourth day and scored 290/5 before declaring and setting India a target of 364 runs on the final day. India's chase didn't start well and they lost two wickets for 50-odd runs before Kohli and Murali Vijay added 185 runs in nearly 50 overs. With nearly 20 overs remaining in the day and 120 needed to pull off one of India's most sensational wins – Kohli made the fans dream. The stand-in skipper stood at his end, however, watching his partners come and fail. Kohli was dismissed in the 82nd over of the day as the seventh wicket after scoring 141 with India needing just 60 runs. The rest of the three wickets could not complete what Virat had started and India were bundled out for 315 – losing the match by 48 runs. The match, however, made every Indian player and fan believe that India could win a series Down Under and they did on the next tour which also started in Adelaide but the result was in India's favour.

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India men's team is currently in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) and the women's team now has arrived Down Under for a three-match ODI series which begins on Thursday (Dec 5) in Brisbane.

India are coming off a 2-1&nbsp;victory against New Zealand in a home ODI series but the tournament-ending loss against Aussie women in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in October would still be fresh in their minds.

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India women lost narrowly, by&nbsp;nine runs in their final group fixture in the ICC tournament against Australia and this series could be their chance to shake off the heartbreaking loss.

India have also made some changes in the squad as they have dropped opener Shafali Verma and have called the likes&nbsp;of Uma Chetry and Harleen Deol.

In a conversation with WION, former India women skipper Anjum Chopra talked about India players to look out for in the series among others. Here's the interview:

The first question would be that Shafali Verma dropped from the squad. How do you see this move?

It's a selector's call. And if they feel that the decision of giving a break to Shefali is essential, then it's fine. It's not that she's been arrested or not picked for this at the back of some breathtaking performances or match-winning performances. It hasn't been like that. And there are quite a few contenders for the opener slot in the women's set up at this point of time. So I think it's about giving others an opportunity as well. So Shefali is a very talented cricketer, and I'm sure she's going to work hard and come back.

Where do you think that India women team&nbsp;lags than the Australian team per se? They have ability, they have talent, and they have been performing, but during clutch moments, they seem to have fallen short more often than not.

It's a contest. Okay, so in Australia, we all know across sports, they are a very strong competitive unit, and they tend to have more victories than many other nations across the globe. So for us, we are a very work in progress team. We are a good side. But for us to become a world beating side, obviously the talent has to be now superseded by a performance and a regular performance. So we are very close to breaking those shackles and breaking those barriers. But as I say, it's a work in progress team. Each outing is only going to improve the players' confidence and how you can play the innings better or how you can chase down targets or set targets. So with every outing, the team is going to become better. And it's always trying to become better each day.

One question about Smriti Mandhana. Do you think that she takes a bit much pressure while opening the innings? She takes a bit of time to break the shackles off and then get going. She can play a bit freely?

I do not know that whether she takes pressure or no. She herself can probably answer that, whether she takes pressure. Number one, it's not about not taking pressure. When you're in a run situation and you're playing, even if you're in an office and you have to meet a deadline, there is pressure. So it's about not taking extra pressure, it's about handling expectations. So whether she takes pressure or not, she can answer that question. Now, you're saying about opening and non-opening. Again, it's up to her and between the team management where they decide what is the best batting position for her.

Which player from India do you see&nbsp;will have an impact in the upcoming series? Which are the players to look out for?

Again, there are a lot of players who are touring Australia for the very first time. I think, barring three or four of them, everyone is going there as a For a series, that especially. But WBW exposure has been provided. So it's exciting how Saima Thakur comes out, how Arundhati Reddy comes out. If Uma Chetry&nbsp;is given an opportunity to play there, very keen on watching her don the gloves for India and play in the one-day game. It will be very interesting how Renuka Singh, Thakur, of course, she already has experience, how she manages. Because it's a 50-over contest. It's not a 20-over match. It's very interesting and it's going to be a good contest.

About Richa Ghosh - Can she bat up the order a bit. She has shown that she has the ability to rotate strike and make big&nbsp;hits. Can India benefit from sending her up the order?

I think one game, she batted higher up against Australia. One of the games, she got 94 or 96. It's not about situation. We are 11 players, so somebody has to bat in the top order, somebody in the middle order, somebody in the lower order. So at this point of time, we are actually trying to understand what is our middle order and lower middle order. There are many contenders for top order, but we have to make sure that our middle and lower middle order is also getting an adequate attention. So anybody can bat in the top of the order. But who's going to bat in the middle order and the lower middle order is probably a bigger question right now or the bigger challenge.

India Women squad for Australia ODIs: Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Smriti Mandhana (vice-capt), Priya Punia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Saima Thakor, Uma Chetry (wk)

India men's team is currently in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) and the women's team now has arrived Down Under for a three-match ODI series which begins on Thursday (Dec 5) in Brisbane.

India men's team is currently in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) and the women's team now has arrived Down Under for a three-match ODI series which begins on Thursday (Dec 5) in Brisbane. India are coming off a 2-1 victory against New Zealand in a home ODI series but the tournament-ending loss against Aussie women in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in October would still be fresh in their minds. Also Read: BCCI bars fans from attending India's open net sessions | Read Why India women lost narrowly, by nine runs in their final group fixture in the ICC tournament against Australia and this series could be their chance to shake off the heartbreaking loss. India have also made some changes in the squad as they have dropped opener Shafali Verma and have called the likes of Uma Chetry and Harleen Deol. In a conversation with WION, former India women skipper Anjum Chopra talked about India players to look out for in the series among others. Here's the interview: The first question would be that Shafali Verma dropped from the squad. How do you see this move? It's a selector's call. And if they feel that the decision of giving a break to Shefali is essential, then it's fine. It's not that she's been arrested or not picked for this at the back of some breathtaking performances or match-winning performances. It hasn't been like that. And there are quite a few contenders for the opener slot in the women's set up at this point of time. So I think it's about giving others an opportunity as well. So Shefali is a very talented cricketer, and I'm sure she's going to work hard and come back. Where do you think that India women team lags than the Australian team per se? They have ability, they have talent, and they have been performing, but during clutch moments, they seem to have fallen short more often than not. It's a contest. Okay, so in Australia, we all know across sports, they are a very strong competitive unit, and they tend to have more victories than many other nations across the globe. So for us, we are a very work in progress team. We are a good side. But for us to become a world beating side, obviously the talent has to be now superseded by a performance and a regular performance. So we are very close to breaking those shackles and breaking those barriers. But as I say, it's a work in progress team. Each outing is only going to improve the players' confidence and how you can play the innings better or how you can chase down targets or set targets. So with every outing, the team is going to become better. And it's always trying to become better each day. One question about Smriti Mandhana. Do you think that she takes a bit much pressure while opening the innings? She takes a bit of time to break the shackles off and then get going. She can play a bit freely? I do not know that whether she takes pressure or no. She herself can probably answer that, whether she takes pressure. Number one, it's not about not taking pressure. When you're in a run situation and you're playing, even if you're in an office and you have to meet a deadline, there is pressure. So it's about not taking extra pressure, it's about handling expectations. So whether she takes pressure or not, she can answer that question. Now, you're saying about opening and non-opening. Again, it's up to her and between the team management where they decide what is the best batting position for her. Which player from India do you see will have an impact in the upcoming series? Which are the players to look out for? Again, there are a lot of players who are touring Australia for the very first time. I think, barring three or four of them, everyone is going there as a For a series, that especially. But WBW exposure has been provided. So it's exciting how Saima Thakur comes out, how Arundhati Reddy comes out. If Uma Chetry is given an opportunity to play there, very keen on watching her don the gloves for India and play in the one-day game. It will be very interesting how Renuka Singh, Thakur, of course, she already has experience, how she manages. Because it's a 50-over contest. It's not a 20-over match. It's very interesting and it's going to be a good contest. About Richa Ghosh - Can she bat up the order a bit. She has shown that she has the ability to rotate strike and make big hits. Can India benefit from sending her up the order? I think one game, she batted higher up against Australia. One of the games, she got 94 or 96. It's not about situation. We are 11 players, so somebody has to bat in the top order, somebody in the middle order, somebody in the lower order. So at this point of time, we are actually trying to understand what is our middle order and lower middle order. There are many contenders for top order, but we have to make sure that our middle and lower middle order is also getting an adequate attention. So anybody can bat in the top of the order. But who's going to bat in the middle order and the lower middle order is probably a bigger question right now or the bigger challenge. India Women squad for Australia ODIs: Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Smriti Mandhana (vice-capt), Priya Punia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Saima Thakor, Uma Chetry (wk)

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned the open net-practice session for India after an outpour of fans in Adelaide ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test. The players were also disturbed, mocked, laughed at during the session which prompted the Indian cricket board to take the action.

As per a report in local media outlet Sydney Morning Herald, nearly 5,000 fans were there at the open session and it became a bit difficult to manage them given the close proximity.

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“It was very different,” India batter KL Rahul told reporters about the experience on Wednesday (Dec 4). “We are not used to it. We have had practice with crowds, but it’s mostly T20 and ODIs back home. We’ve had crowds come in and watch our practice sessions.”

“So, it felt a little different, but it also adds to your preparation for the Test match and gives us a bit of what we can expect on day one or all the days here in Adelaide, so it was good,” he added.

The Indian board has also requested Cricket Australia to not promote any more such sessions for the upcoming Tests as well.

The second Test will be a day-night match to be played with the pink ball from December 6.

Australia have won all the six pink-ball games they have played, including against India in 2020—the first match of the tour. This time Adelaide is the second stop in the five-Test series, with India leading 1-0 after winning the first match in Perth by 295 runs.

India though have a solid chance of taking a 2-0 lead in the series if they manage to keep out the collapses - a recurring feature in recent past, but Australia hits different to India batters, and they have shown that in the first Test.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned the open net-practice session for India after an outpour of fans in Adelaide ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned the open net-practice session for India after an outpour of fans in Adelaide ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test. The players were also disturbed, mocked, laughed at during the session which prompted the Indian cricket board to take the action. As per a report in local media outlet Sydney Morning Herald, nearly 5,000 fans were there at the open session and it became a bit difficult to manage them given the close proximity. Also Read: 'I've been told...,' KL Rahul offers update on batting position in Adelaide Test “It was very different,” India batter KL Rahul told reporters about the experience on Wednesday (Dec 4). “We are not used to it. We have had practice with crowds, but it’s mostly T20 and ODIs back home. We’ve had crowds come in and watch our practice sessions.” “So, it felt a little different, but it also adds to your preparation for the Test match and gives us a bit of what we can expect on day one or all the days here in Adelaide, so it was good,” he added. The Indian board has also requested Cricket Australia to not promote any more such sessions for the upcoming Tests as well. The second Test will be a day-night match to be played with the pink ball from December 6. Australia have won all the six pink-ball games they have played, including against India in 2020—the first match of the tour. This time Adelaide is the second stop in the five-Test series, with India leading 1-0 after winning the first match in Perth by 295 runs. India though have a solid chance of taking a 2-0 lead in the series if they manage to keep out the collapses - a recurring feature in recent past, but Australia hits different to India batters, and they have shown that in the first Test.

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India batter KL Rahul has offered an update on his batting position for the second Test in Adelaide from December 6. Rahul had opened in the first Test in Rohit Sharma's absence who is back from the paternity leave. The batter also opened in the two-day practice game in Canberra while Rohit batted at number four.

"I've been told [my position]," Rahul said, while talking to the reporters on Wednesday (Dec. 4). "But I've also been told not to share it. We'll have to wait for day one, or maybe when the captain [Rohit Sharma] comes here tomorrow," he added.

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Rahul did well in the first Test as the opener - exactly how he started his career for India. In the first innings in Perth, the batter was unlucky to get out to a controversial decision, but managed a handsome 77 in the second innings.

The Adelaide match, however, is going to be played with the pink ball, and Rahul acknowledged that it moves a bit more than the red ball.

"It does seam around a little bit more than the red ball [too]. So that's the challenge we're looking forward to. For me it's exciting because it's my first pink-ball game. So I'm going in with a clean state. I'll go there and see what really happens. And try and face up to whatever comes my way," he said.

Australia, meanwhile, have won all the six pink-ball games they have played, including against India in 2020—the first match of the tour. This time Adelaide is the second stop in the five-Test series, with India leading&nbsp;1-0 after winning the first match in Perth by 295 runs.

India though have a solid chance of taking a 2-0 lead in the series if they manage to keep out the collapses - a recurring feature in recent past, but Australia hits different to India batters, and they have shown that in the first Test.

India batter KL Rahul has offered an update on his batting position for the second Test in Adelaide from December 6. Rahul had opened in the first Test in Rohit Sharma's absence who is back from the paternity leave.

India batter KL Rahul has offered an update on his batting position for the second Test in Adelaide from December 6. Rahul had opened in the first Test in Rohit Sharma's absence who is back from the paternity leave. The batter also opened in the two-day practice game in Canberra while Rohit batted at number four. "I've been told [my position]," Rahul said, while talking to the reporters on Wednesday (Dec. 4). "But I've also been told not to share it. We'll have to wait for day one, or maybe when the captain [Rohit Sharma] comes here tomorrow," he added. Also Read: BGT 2024-25: Australia have history on their side in Adelaide, just like Perth Rahul did well in the first Test as the opener - exactly how he started his career for India. In the first innings in Perth, the batter was unlucky to get out to a controversial decision, but managed a handsome 77 in the second innings. The Adelaide match, however, is going to be played with the pink ball, and Rahul acknowledged that it moves a bit more than the red ball. "It does seam around a little bit more than the red ball [too]. So that's the challenge we're looking forward to. For me it's exciting because it's my first pink-ball game. So I'm going in with a clean state. I'll go there and see what really happens. And try and face up to whatever comes my way," he said. Australia, meanwhile, have won all the six pink-ball games they have played, including against India in 2020—the first match of the tour. This time Adelaide is the second stop in the five-Test series, with India leading 1-0 after winning the first match in Perth by 295 runs. India though have a solid chance of taking a 2-0 lead in the series if they manage to keep out the collapses - a recurring feature in recent past, but Australia hits different to India batters, and they have shown that in the first Test.

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MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh were part of the Indian team dressing room for major part of 2000-2015. The latter also played under Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from IPL 2018-2020. Both the cricketers were part of India's victorious runs in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup, where the Men in Blue won under Dhoni's captaincy.&nbsp;Bhajji and Dhoni have remained cordial off the field. Recently, the former Indian spinner revealed his equation with the ex-India skipper. Harbhajan admitted that he hasn't spoken to Dhoni for '10 years and more'.

<h2>'He did not come to my room, nor did I go to his'</h2>

Talking to News18, Bhajji -- who ended with third-most international wickets (707) for India&nbsp; said, "No, I don't speak to Dhoni. When I was playing at CSK, that's when we spoke, but otherwise, we haven't spoken. It's been 10 years and more. I have no reason; perhaps he does. I don't know what the reasons are. When we were playing in the IPL at CSK, that's when we used to talk, and that, too, was restricted to the ground. After that, he did not come to my room, nor did I go to his."

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<h2>'A relationship is always about give and take'</h2>

Harbhajan added, "I don't have anything against him. If he has something to say, he can tell me. But if he did, he would have told me by now. I never tried to call him because I have a lot of passion. I only ring up those who pick up my calls. I don't have the time otherwise. I stay in touch with the ones I am friends with. A relationship is always about give and take. If I respect you, I hope you will respect me back. Or you respond to me. But if I call you once or twice but don't get a response, I will probably only meet you as much as I am needed to."

Notably, Dhoni has never responded to the rift rumours with Bhajji. There have been several reports of his weak equation with Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir.&nbsp;

Dhoni and Harbhajan played together for India for a long time before they reunited at the CSK camp from 2018-2020. While the former remains active in the IPL, where he has played for CSK and now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS), he retired from internationals in mid-2020. Bhajji, on the other hand, debuted for India in 1998 and played his last in 2015. He represented CSK, after his long stint with Mumbai Indians (MI), in the IPL before moving to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a year. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in late 2021.

MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh were part of the Indian team dressing room for major part of 2000-2015. The latter also played under Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from IPL 2018-2020.

MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh were part of the Indian team dressing room for major part of 2000-2015. The latter also played under Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from IPL 2018-2020. Both the cricketers were part of India's victorious runs in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup, where the Men in Blue won under Dhoni's captaincy. Bhajji and Dhoni have remained cordial off the field. Recently, the former Indian spinner revealed his equation with the ex-India skipper. Harbhajan admitted that he hasn't spoken to Dhoni for '10 years and more'. 'He did not come to my room, nor did I go to his' Talking to News18, Bhajji -- who ended with third-most international wickets (707) for India said, "No, I don't speak to Dhoni. When I was playing at CSK, that's when we spoke, but otherwise, we haven't spoken. It's been 10 years and more. I have no reason; perhaps he does. I don't know what the reasons are. When we were playing in the IPL at CSK, that's when we used to talk, and that, too, was restricted to the ground. After that, he did not come to my room, nor did I go to his." Also read: Champions Trophy 2025: PCB open to hybrid model, urges same for events in India 'A relationship is always about give and take' Harbhajan added, "I don't have anything against him. If he has something to say, he can tell me. But if he did, he would have told me by now. I never tried to call him because I have a lot of passion. I only ring up those who pick up my calls. I don't have the time otherwise. I stay in touch with the ones I am friends with. A relationship is always about give and take. If I respect you, I hope you will respect me back. Or you respond to me. But if I call you once or twice but don't get a response, I will probably only meet you as much as I am needed to." Notably, Dhoni has never responded to the rift rumours with Bhajji. There have been several reports of his weak equation with Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir. Dhoni and Harbhajan played together for India for a long time before they reunited at the CSK camp from 2018-2020. While the former remains active in the IPL, where he has played for CSK and now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS), he retired from internationals in mid-2020. Bhajji, on the other hand, debuted for India in 1998 and played his last in 2015. He represented CSK, after his long stint with Mumbai Indians (MI), in the IPL before moving to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a year. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in late 2021.

No, I don't speak to MS Dhoni: Harbhajan Singh reveals his equation with former India captain

The commotion regarding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025&nbsp;refuses to die down. With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) clearly stating that they won't send Team India to Pakistan, the hosts for next year's mega event, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was offered to accept a hybrid model.

PCB has shown willingness to accept the proposal. In a recent ICC meeting, they have urged the governing body to follow the same model when the upcoming ICC events will be held in India. India is set to host the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, and 2026 T20 World Cup (along with Sri Lanka).

As per a report in&nbsp;ESPNcricinfo, it is understood that the PCB has put forward the proposal over the weekend in meetings with the ICC and BCCI in Dubai.

They have urged for an equitable and long-term agreement -- going beyond the Champions Trophy -- with similar provisions for Pakistan to play outside of India during ICC events held there. However, it is unclear whether such provisions are aimed for the next three years or until the end of the current rights cycle, in 2031.

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As of now, there has been no response from the BCCI but indications are that the Indian cricket board is not&nbsp;willing to accept adopting a hybrid model for their tournaments, citing no security issues in India.

In either case, the ICC Board will examine the PCB proposal before making a final call for next year's Champions Trophy (also regarded as the mini World Cup). After the final decision is out, both PCB and BCCI will&nbsp;have it ratified by their governments. The next ICC meeting on this matter is tentatively scheduled for Thursday (Dec 5), with a final decision set to be out soon.

Earlier, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi had told reporters on Sunday (Dec 1) in Dubai, "We will do whatever's best for cricket. If we adopt any other formula [except hosting the tournament in Pakistan], it will be done on the basis of equality. The most important thing for Pakistan is its respect; everything else is secondary."

"A one-sided arrangement is no longer acceptable. It cannot be the case that we continue to go to India, but they do not visit Pakistan. Whatever happens must be on the basis of equality," he added.

The last edition of the Champions Trophy was held in 2017, in England and Wales, with Pakistan winning the coveted title for the first time.

The commotion regarding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 refuses to die down. With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) clearly stating that they won't send Team India to Pakistan, the hosts for next year's mega event, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was offered to accept a hybrid model.

The commotion regarding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 refuses to die down. With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) clearly stating that they won't send Team India to Pakistan, the hosts for next year's mega event, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was offered to accept a hybrid model. PCB has shown willingness to accept the proposal. In a recent ICC meeting, they have urged the governing body to follow the same model when the upcoming ICC events will be held in India. India is set to host the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, and 2026 T20 World Cup (along with Sri Lanka). As per a report in ESPNcricinfo, it is understood that the PCB has put forward the proposal over the weekend in meetings with the ICC and BCCI in Dubai. They have urged for an equitable and long-term agreement -- going beyond the Champions Trophy -- with similar provisions for Pakistan to play outside of India during ICC events held there. However, it is unclear whether such provisions are aimed for the next three years or until the end of the current rights cycle, in 2031. Also read: WTC 2023-25: Boost for India as ICC penalises New Zealand, England for slow over-rate As of now, there has been no response from the BCCI but indications are that the Indian cricket board is not willing to accept adopting a hybrid model for their tournaments, citing no security issues in India. In either case, the ICC Board will examine the PCB proposal before making a final call for next year's Champions Trophy (also regarded as the mini World Cup). After the final decision is out, both PCB and BCCI will have it ratified by their governments. The next ICC meeting on this matter is tentatively scheduled for Thursday (Dec 5), with a final decision set to be out soon. Earlier, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi had told reporters on Sunday (Dec 1) in Dubai, "We will do whatever's best for cricket. If we adopt any other formula [except hosting the tournament in Pakistan], it will be done on the basis of equality. The most important thing for Pakistan is its respect; everything else is secondary." "A one-sided arrangement is no longer acceptable. It cannot be the case that we continue to go to India, but they do not visit Pakistan. Whatever happens must be on the basis of equality," he added. The last edition of the Champions Trophy was held in 2017, in England and Wales, with Pakistan winning the coveted title for the first time.

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB open to hybrid model, urges same for events in India

Cricket Australia named seasoned sports administrator Todd Greenberg as its new chief executive on Tuesday, replacing Nick Hockley after a sometimes tumultuous five-year stint. Greenberg was most recently the boss of the Australian Cricketers' Association, representing players in negotiations with the national governing body. He is also a former chief executive of Australia's National Rugby League.

"Thanks to the work of the current administration the game has strong fundamentals in place," Greenberg said in a Cricket Australia statement.&nbsp; "I want to ensure we build on this momentum so Australian cricket continues to thrive -- from local parks to the nation's biggest stadiums."&nbsp;

His predecessor Hockley announced his resignation in August after five tricky years in the top role.&nbsp;He became tangled in a bruising dispute with a major Australian TV network over cricket broadcast rights.&nbsp;

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The Englishman was also criticised over his handling of star player David Warner's bid to overturn a leadership ban.

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Cricket Australia named seasoned sports administrator Todd Greenberg as its new chief executive on Tuesday, replacing Nick Hockley after a sometimes tumultuous five-year stint.

Cricket Australia named seasoned sports administrator Todd Greenberg as its new chief executive on Tuesday, replacing Nick Hockley after a sometimes tumultuous five-year stint. Greenberg was most recently the boss of the Australian Cricketers' Association, representing players in negotiations with the national governing body. He is also a former chief executive of Australia's National Rugby League. "Thanks to the work of the current administration the game has strong fundamentals in place," Greenberg said in a Cricket Australia statement. "I want to ensure we build on this momentum so Australian cricket continues to thrive -- from local parks to the nation's biggest stadiums." His predecessor Hockley announced his resignation in August after five tricky years in the top role. He became tangled in a bruising dispute with a major Australian TV network over cricket broadcast rights. Also read: BGT 2024/25: Indian batter Virat Kohli eyes Don Bradman's huge record in 2nd Test in Adelaide The Englishman was also criticised over his handling of star player David Warner's bid to overturn a leadership ban. 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.

Former rugby league chief Todd Greenberg named Cricket Australia boss, replaces Nick Hockley

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is almost ready for the second Test - a day-night pink-ball match in Adelaide from December 6. In last 10 years, Australia have played 10 Tests at the Adelaide Oval and won nine of them - the only time they lost was to India in 2018, in a day match though.

The Baggy Greens have although won all the six pink-ball games they have played including against India in 2020 - the first match of the tour. This time Adelaide is the second stop in the five-Test series with India leading the series 1-0 after winning the first match in Perth by 295 runs.

The history, however, is with Australia in Adelaide, just like it was in Perth.

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Over the years, Australia have managed to win under every situation in Adelaide - be it toss won or lost, bat first or second, chase a target or defend.&nbsp;

In last 10 years, Australia have batted first five times in Adelaide with their average first innings score being 506. They crossed the 500-run mark three times with the highest innings total being 589 and the lowest being 442. In those five times, the other teams have managed to average just 284 in reply to Australia - showing the prowess of the home side's bowling attack.

On the five occasions Australia batted second, they have averaged 260 but still managed to take a lead of 32 runs after bowling out the oppositions for just 228 in the first innings of the match. India would hope to bat first and put on an Australia-like score in Adelaide this time.&nbsp;

Come third innings, the scores dip for all the teams, with Australia's average score being 214 but the opposition getting out for just 196. In the fourth innings, Australia have chased the average target of 145 four out of five times while managing to defend the average target of 204 four out of four times.

In one match against Pakistan, when they posted 589 in the first innings - they won by an innings and 48. And, the only time they failed to chase the target was against India.

As for their matches against India, Australia have won twice and lost once since 2014. Out of those three times, India have batted second only once but scored 444 against Australia's 517 - they still lost the match by just 48 runs (2014) despite Virat Kohli's epic twin tons.

In the remaining two innings, India averaged 247 batting first but took a lead of 30-odd runs in the first innings after bowling Australia out for an average score of 213.

In the second innings of those matches, India once scored 307 and bowled Australia out for 291 - winning the match by 31 runs (2018). And, in the other match they were bundled out for 36 in the third innings of the match in an aberration - their lowest Test innings total as Australia won the match by eight wickets (2020).

All in all, India have a solid chance&nbsp;of taking a 2-0 lead in the series if they manage to keep out the collapses - a recurring feature in recent past but Australia hits different to India batters and they have shown that in the first Test.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is almost ready for the second Test - a day-night pink-ball match in Adelaide from December 6. In last 10 years, Australia have played 10 Tests at the Adelaide Oval and won nine of them - the only time they lost was to India in 2018, in a day match though.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is almost ready for the second Test - a day-night pink-ball match in Adelaide from December 6. In last 10 years, Australia have played 10 Tests at the Adelaide Oval and won nine of them - the only time they lost was to India in 2018, in a day match though. The Baggy Greens have although won all the six pink-ball games they have played including against India in 2020 - the first match of the tour. This time Adelaide is the second stop in the five-Test series with India leading the series 1-0 after winning the first match in Perth by 295 runs. The history, however, is with Australia in Adelaide, just like it was in Perth. Also Read: Urvil Patel, snubbed at IPL auction, equals David Miller's T20 world record with second ton in a week Over the years, Australia have managed to win under every situation in Adelaide - be it toss won or lost, bat first or second, chase a target or defend. In last 10 years, Australia have batted first five times in Adelaide with their average first innings score being 506. They crossed the 500-run mark three times with the highest innings total being 589 and the lowest being 442. In those five times, the other teams have managed to average just 284 in reply to Australia - showing the prowess of the home side's bowling attack. On the five occasions Australia batted second, they have averaged 260 but still managed to take a lead of 32 runs after bowling out the oppositions for just 228 in the first innings of the match. India would hope to bat first and put on an Australia-like score in Adelaide this time. Come third innings, the scores dip for all the teams, with Australia's average score being 214 but the opposition getting out for just 196. In the fourth innings, Australia have chased the average target of 145 four out of five times while managing to defend the average target of 204 four out of four times. In one match against Pakistan, when they posted 589 in the first innings - they won by an innings and 48. And, the only time they failed to chase the target was against India. As for their matches against India, Australia have won twice and lost once since 2014. Out of those three times, India have batted second only once but scored 444 against Australia's 517 - they still lost the match by just 48 runs (2014) despite Virat Kohli's epic twin tons. In the remaining two innings, India averaged 247 batting first but took a lead of 30-odd runs in the first innings after bowling Australia out for an average score of 213. In the second innings of those matches, India once scored 307 and bowled Australia out for 291 - winning the match by 31 runs (2018). And, in the other match they were bundled out for 36 in the third innings of the match in an aberration - their lowest Test innings total as Australia won the match by eight wickets (2020). All in all, India have a solid chance of taking a 2-0 lead in the series if they manage to keep out the collapses - a recurring feature in recent past but Australia hits different to India batters and they have shown that in the first Test.

BGT 2024-25: Australia have history on their side in Adelaide, just like Perth

Nahid&nbsp;Rana's first Test five-wicket haul nudged Bangladesh ahead of the West Indies before the tourists' usually suspect batting line-up displayed a measure of resilience to claim the upper hand on the third day of the second and final Test at Sabina Park. Rana&nbsp;led the rout of the home side's first innings for 146 on Monday with impressive figures of five for 61, giving the visitors a lead of 18 runs.

Buoyed by that effort, the Bangladesh top-order batting then displayed the sort of shot-making confidence previously unseen in this brief series to reach stumps at 193 for five in the second innings, a lead of 211 with five wickets in hand.

Given that the highest successful run-chase in a Test match at Sabina Park is just 211, achieved by the West Indies against Sri Lanka in 2003, history would appear to be on the side of the tourists forcing a series-levelling victory over the final two days.

Starting the day at 70 for one, West Indies were swiftly undermined by the 22-year-old&nbsp;Rana, who added four more victims to the dismissal of Mikyle Louis the previous evening.

Rana&nbsp;was well supported by fellow seamer Hasan Mahmud (2 for 19). Keacy Carty top-scored with 40 while captain Kraigg Brathwaite, the first wicket of the day when he was caught in the gully off&nbsp;Rana, contributed 39.

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"We knew it was coming at some stage," said Bangladesh bowling coach Andre Adams. "When you bowl 150 k's (km/h) you are going to take wickets eventually.&nbsp; "We've got to look after him. That's why he didn't play in the first Test match. Luckily he has guys out there like Taskin (Ahmed) and Hasan as fellow seamers to keep him focused on the field."

Bangladesh rallied from the early loss of Mahmudul Hasan Joy at the start of the second innings with 46 from Shadman Islam and a 39-ball 42 from captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who promoted himself to number four in the order, taking the initiative from a West Indies team which lost the plot in the final session when they insisted on ultra-aggression and paid the price with a succession of boundaries.

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Nahid Rana's first Test five-wicket haul nudged Bangladesh ahead of the West Indies before the tourists' usually suspect batting line-up displayed a measure of resilience to claim the upper hand on the third day of the second and final Test at Sabina Park.

Nahid Rana's first Test five-wicket haul nudged Bangladesh ahead of the West Indies before the tourists' usually suspect batting line-up displayed a measure of resilience to claim the upper hand on the third day of the second and final Test at Sabina Park. Rana led the rout of the home side's first innings for 146 on Monday with impressive figures of five for 61, giving the visitors a lead of 18 runs. Buoyed by that effort, the Bangladesh top-order batting then displayed the sort of shot-making confidence previously unseen in this brief series to reach stumps at 193 for five in the second innings, a lead of 211 with five wickets in hand. Given that the highest successful run-chase in a Test match at Sabina Park is just 211, achieved by the West Indies against Sri Lanka in 2003, history would appear to be on the side of the tourists forcing a series-levelling victory over the final two days. Starting the day at 70 for one, West Indies were swiftly undermined by the 22-year-old Rana, who added four more victims to the dismissal of Mikyle Louis the previous evening. Rana was well supported by fellow seamer Hasan Mahmud (2 for 19). Keacy Carty top-scored with 40 while captain Kraigg Brathwaite, the first wicket of the day when he was caught in the gully off Rana, contributed 39. Also read: Happy to host India-Pak Champions Trophy matches: UAE Ambassador Alshaali "We knew it was coming at some stage," said Bangladesh bowling coach Andre Adams. "When you bowl 150 k's (km/h) you are going to take wickets eventually. "We've got to look after him. That's why he didn't play in the first Test match. Luckily he has guys out there like Taskin (Ahmed) and Hasan as fellow seamers to keep him focused on the field." Bangladesh rallied from the early loss of Mahmudul Hasan Joy at the start of the second innings with 46 from Shadman Islam and a 39-ball 42 from captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who promoted himself to number four in the order, taking the initiative from a West Indies team which lost the plot in the final session when they insisted on ultra-aggression and paid the price with a succession of boundaries. 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.

WI vs Ban, 2nd Test: Bangladesh on top after Nahid Rana's 5 for 61 vs West Indies on Day 3

India batter Urvil Patel, who plays for Gujarat in domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), has once again hit the headlines. Patel, on Tuesday (Dec. 3), scored his second T20 ton in four games and equalled a record held by South Africa batter David Miller. Urvil's ton came up in 36 balls—his second sub-40 balls ton. He's the first Indian batter to achieve the record and only second in the world after Miller.

His first ton, on November 27, was in 28 balls—the fastest by an Indian in T20 format and second fastest overall. Estonia's Sahil Chauhan holds the world record for fastest ton off 27 balls, which came against Cyprus in June earlier this year.&nbsp;

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Patel finished&nbsp;unbeaten on 115&nbsp;off just 41 balls on Tuesday, hitting eight fours and 11&nbsp;sixes.&nbsp;

Patel's twin hundreds come days after going unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction. He was part of Gujarat Titans in the 2023 season but was released by them ahead of the mega auction without having played a single game for them in the 2023 season.

Patel was listed as an uncapped wicketkeeper-batter in the IPL auction, but his name was not even announced for a bid.

A total of 182 players were sold in the IPL mega auction, which went on for two days, i.e. November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with Rishabh Pant ending up as the costliest buy in the tournament history.

It is to be noted that Patel&nbsp;took over Pant's 32-ball hundred record with his first ton&nbsp;to score the fastest T20 century&nbsp;by an Indian.

He also recorded the second fastest 50-over hundred by an Indian last year. Patel hit a century off just 41 balls in domestic 50-over tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy—second only to Yusuf Pathan's 40-ball hundred—the fastest by an Indian in List A cricket.

India batter Urvil Patel, who plays for Gujarat in domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), has once again hit the headlines. Patel, on Tuesday (Dec.

India batter Urvil Patel, who plays for Gujarat in domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), has once again hit the headlines. Patel, on Tuesday (Dec. 3), scored his second T20 ton in four games and equalled a record held by South Africa batter David Miller. Urvil's ton came up in 36 balls—his second sub-40 balls ton. He's the first Indian batter to achieve the record and only second in the world after Miller. His first ton, on November 27, was in 28 balls—the fastest by an Indian in T20 format and second fastest overall. Estonia's Sahil Chauhan holds the world record for fastest ton off 27 balls, which came against Cyprus in June earlier this year. Also Read: Australia hopeful of Mitchell Marsh playing all-rounder's role in Adelaide Patel finished unbeaten on 115 off just 41 balls on Tuesday, hitting eight fours and 11 sixes. Patel's twin hundreds come days after going unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction. He was part of Gujarat Titans in the 2023 season but was released by them ahead of the mega auction without having played a single game for them in the 2023 season. Patel was listed as an uncapped wicketkeeper-batter in the IPL auction, but his name was not even announced for a bid. A total of 182 players were sold in the IPL mega auction, which went on for two days, i.e. November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with Rishabh Pant ending up as the costliest buy in the tournament history. It is to be noted that Patel took over Pant's 32-ball hundred record with his first ton to score the fastest T20 century by an Indian. He also recorded the second fastest 50-over hundred by an Indian last year. Patel hit a century off just 41 balls in domestic 50-over tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy—second only to Yusuf Pathan's 40-ball hundred—the fastest by an Indian in List A cricket.

Urvil Patel, snubbed at IPL auction, equals David Miller's T20 world record with second ton in a week

Australia are facing uncertainty over all-rounder Mitchell Marsh's bowling in the upcoming pink-ball Adelaide Test which starts December 6. The Aussie all-rounder bowled 17 overs in the first Test in Perth and pulled up sore. Australia have added Tasmania's Beau Webster as the back-up option in the squad.

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey, however, is hopeful of Marsh being able to do both bat and ball come match day.

"I think he'll be right," Alex Carey said of Marsh on Tuesday (Dec. 3) while talking to reporters. "I haven't heard otherwise. His batting has been fantastic for us since he's come back into this team, and his bowling again, he took some handy wickets. So hopefully he's right and ready to go."

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Australia are looking to make a comeback in the five-Test series after losing the Perth Test by 295 runs. They would be hoping to take inspiration from their last Adelaide performance against India, when they bowled them out for 36 runs in the second innings.

India, on the other hand, are also looking at some decisions to be made ahead of the second Test with both regular skipper Rohit Sharma and injured batter Shubman Gill back after missing the first Test in Perth. India, however, managed to win the Perth Test under stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah.

India's bowling, however, seems finalized, with Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj being the two pacers apart from Jasprit Bumrah. Rana, who impressed with four wickets in his debut Test, also took four wickets in six balls in the practice game.

For the spinner role, Washington Sundar looks like a lock with the offie getting to bowl and bat both in the tour game. Nitish Kumar Reddy, meanwhile, looks set to retain his place as the all-rounder.

Australia are facing uncertainty over all-rounder Mitchell Marsh's bowling in the upcoming pink-ball Adelaide Test which starts December 6. The Aussie all-rounder bowled 17 overs in the first Test in Perth and pulled up sore.

Australia are facing uncertainty over all-rounder Mitchell Marsh's bowling in the upcoming pink-ball Adelaide Test which starts December 6. The Aussie all-rounder bowled 17 overs in the first Test in Perth and pulled up sore. Australia have added Tasmania's Beau Webster as the back-up option in the squad. Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey, however, is hopeful of Marsh being able to do both bat and ball come match day. "I think he'll be right," Alex Carey said of Marsh on Tuesday (Dec. 3) while talking to reporters. "I haven't heard otherwise. His batting has been fantastic for us since he's come back into this team, and his bowling again, he took some handy wickets. So hopefully he's right and ready to go." Also Read: Alex Carey reveals Australia's plan against Jasprit Bumrah in Adelaide Australia are looking to make a comeback in the five-Test series after losing the Perth Test by 295 runs. They would be hoping to take inspiration from their last Adelaide performance against India, when they bowled them out for 36 runs in the second innings. India, on the other hand, are also looking at some decisions to be made ahead of the second Test with both regular skipper Rohit Sharma and injured batter Shubman Gill back after missing the first Test in Perth. India, however, managed to win the Perth Test under stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah. India's bowling, however, seems finalized, with Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj being the two pacers apart from Jasprit Bumrah. Rana, who impressed with four wickets in his debut Test, also took four wickets in six balls in the practice game. For the spinner role, Washington Sundar looks like a lock with the offie getting to bowl and bat both in the tour game. Nitish Kumar Reddy, meanwhile, looks set to retain his place as the all-rounder.

BGT 2024-25: Australia hopeful of Mitchell Marsh playing all-rounder's role in Adelaide

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey says that the key to face India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is to make him bowl deeper in the innings with an older ball. The comments come as the two sides prepare for the second Test in Adelaide from December 6 after India won the first one in Perth by 295 runs. Bumrah was Player of the Match in the first Test for his match haul of 8/72.

“He (Bumrah) is obviously a fantastic bowler; has been for a number of years. Our batters are world-class as well and always find ways to come up with solutions,” Carey said while talking to reporters on Tuesday (Dec. 3) as reported by the ICC news.

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“We've had a look at him now. Hopefully we can combat that first, second spell. Get him bowling a little bit deeper in the innings with an older ball,” he added.

The batter also gave example of Travis Head, who played a beautiful counter-attacking innings of 89 off 101 balls before Bumrah took him out with a peach.

“We saw Travis sort of counterpunch a bit. I trust our batters, we'll find a way not only (against) Bumrah…they played a couple of other debutants who bowled well as well,” Carey said.

As for how the morale of the team is amid all the talk about a rift in the squad, the wicketkeeper said: “We are excited. We take a lot of confidence from our record in pink-ball cricket — it doesn't mean we will have the success, but our methods, our style of play, and the experience we have in this group, we’ll bounce back from Perth.”

Australia would be hoping to take inspiration from their last Adelaide performance against India when they bowled them out for 36 runs in the second innings.

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey says that the key to face India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is to make him bowl deeper in the innings with an older ball. The comments come as the two sides prepare for the second Test in Adelaide from December 6 after India won the first one in Perth by 295 runs.

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey says that the key to face India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is to make him bowl deeper in the innings with an older ball. The comments come as the two sides prepare for the second Test in Adelaide from December 6 after India won the first one in Perth by 295 runs. Bumrah was Player of the Match in the first Test for his match haul of 8/72. “He (Bumrah) is obviously a fantastic bowler; has been for a number of years. Our batters are world-class as well and always find ways to come up with solutions,” Carey said while talking to reporters on Tuesday (Dec. 3) as reported by the ICC news. Also Read: Indian batter Virat Kohli eyes Don Bradman's huge record in 2nd Test in Adelaide “We've had a look at him now. Hopefully we can combat that first, second spell. Get him bowling a little bit deeper in the innings with an older ball,” he added. The batter also gave example of Travis Head, who played a beautiful counter-attacking innings of 89 off 101 balls before Bumrah took him out with a peach. “We saw Travis sort of counterpunch a bit. I trust our batters, we'll find a way not only (against) Bumrah…they played a couple of other debutants who bowled well as well,” Carey said. As for how the morale of the team is amid all the talk about a rift in the squad, the wicketkeeper said: “We are excited. We take a lot of confidence from our record in pink-ball cricket — it doesn't mean we will have the success, but our methods, our style of play, and the experience we have in this group, we’ll bounce back from Perth.” Australia would be hoping to take inspiration from their last Adelaide performance against India when they bowled them out for 36 runs in the second innings.

BGT 2024-25: Alex Carey reveals Australia's plan against Jasprit Bumrah in Adelaide

India is set to lock horns with Australia in the second Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with a 1-0 lead following a huge&nbsp;win in the series opener&nbsp;at&nbsp;Perth. The second Test, i.e. a day-night encounter, will be held at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Ahead of the next Test, former Indian cricketer and BCCI selector Devang Gandhi has backed the Indian team management to play Washington Sundar ahead of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. The two senior pros were not part of the Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian XI for the Perth encounter and the in-form Sundar, who ended with 16 scalps in the home series versus New Zealand, played and accounted for two scalps along with some vital runs.

Talking to news agency PTI, Gandhi said, "I do feel that the current form has been taken into consideration. The Indian team management wanted to go in with a team that had confidence and did not exactly look at the records. Washy bowled well against New Zealand and is a reliable lower middle-order batter. So, it does make sense."

"In Australian conditions, you want a restrictive option. This is not to say that Washy can't be attacking, but India's bowling game plan will revolve around Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Harshit Rana. If Mohammed Shami is included at later stages, then he too. So a spinner's job will be to give respite to these speed merchants and bowl one line. Also, you need to be a steady batter. He did well in Brisbane in the last series and looked good in Perth during the second essay (scoring 29). He batted well in Canberra. He is going to be the first choice," Gandhi opined.

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Gandhi further mentioned, "This is a very generic idea that you need off-spinners if there are left-handers. You need off-spinners even more when you are bowling to right-handers. Remember Moeen and his line just a shade outside the off-stump. You get bounce and outside edge comes into play. Slight hint of turn, inside edge also."

"If the two lead spinners between them have taken just 1 five-for in 10 years, that's a problem. And when it comes to batting, Washy has a sounder technique compared to the duo," added Gandhi, a veteran of 75 Tests.

Ashwin's record in away Tests has always been under the scanner, despite him having a good run in the last BGT in Australia (ending with 11 wickets). Moreover, the offie didn't have a great run versus NZ at home (picking nine scalps in three Tests). Speaking of Jadeja, the veteran has been among wickets, but the Indian team is currently backing in-form Sundar.

With a win in Perth, it is unlikely that Ashwin-Jadeja will feature in the XI. Hence, Sundar will continue to be the sole spinner for the visitors.

India is set to lock horns with Australia in the second Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with a 1-0 lead following a huge win in the series opener at Perth.

India is set to lock horns with Australia in the second Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with a 1-0 lead following a huge win in the series opener at Perth. The second Test, i.e. a day-night encounter, will be held at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Ahead of the next Test, former Indian cricketer and BCCI selector Devang Gandhi has backed the Indian team management to play Washington Sundar ahead of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. The two senior pros were not part of the Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian XI for the Perth encounter and the in-form Sundar, who ended with 16 scalps in the home series versus New Zealand, played and accounted for two scalps along with some vital runs. Talking to news agency PTI, Gandhi said, "I do feel that the current form has been taken into consideration. The Indian team management wanted to go in with a team that had confidence and did not exactly look at the records. Washy bowled well against New Zealand and is a reliable lower middle-order batter. So, it does make sense." "In Australian conditions, you want a restrictive option. This is not to say that Washy can't be attacking, but India's bowling game plan will revolve around Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Harshit Rana. If Mohammed Shami is included at later stages, then he too. So a spinner's job will be to give respite to these speed merchants and bowl one line. Also, you need to be a steady batter. He did well in Brisbane in the last series and looked good in Perth during the second essay (scoring 29). He batted well in Canberra. He is going to be the first choice," Gandhi opined. Also read: BGT 2024/25: Indian batter Virat Kohli eyes Don Bradman's huge record in 2nd Test in Adelaide Gandhi further mentioned, "This is a very generic idea that you need off-spinners if there are left-handers. You need off-spinners even more when you are bowling to right-handers. Remember Moeen and his line just a shade outside the off-stump. You get bounce and outside edge comes into play. Slight hint of turn, inside edge also." "If the two lead spinners between them have taken just 1 five-for in 10 years, that's a problem. And when it comes to batting, Washy has a sounder technique compared to the duo," added Gandhi, a veteran of 75 Tests. Ashwin's record in away Tests has always been under the scanner, despite him having a good run in the last BGT in Australia (ending with 11 wickets). Moreover, the offie didn't have a great run versus NZ at home (picking nine scalps in three Tests). Speaking of Jadeja, the veteran has been among wickets, but the Indian team is currently backing in-form Sundar. With a win in Perth, it is unlikely that Ashwin-Jadeja will feature in the XI. Hence, Sundar will continue to be the sole spinner for the visitors.

Adelaide Test: 'It does make sense,' Former Indian cricketer backs Washington Sundar ahead of Ashwin, Jadeja

Virat Kohli roared back to form in India's first Test versus Australia, in Perth, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he scored an impressive 100 not out in the second innings, helping India secure a massive 295-run win.

Ahead of the second Test, to be held at the picturesque Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Kohli is on the cusp of equalling Sir Don Bradman's huge record. Bradman&nbsp;holds the record for most international hundreds by a batter in a visiting country, with 11 tons in 19 matches in England from 1930-1948. Kohli, on the other hand, has 10 centuries in Australia from 43 games, starting from 2011.&nbsp;

Batters with most 100s in visiting countries:

Don Bradman (Australia) - 11 in England 
Virat Kohli (India) - 10 in Australia 
Jack Hobbs (England) - 9 in Australia 
Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 9 in Sri Lanka 
Sir Viv Richards (West Indies) - 8 in England 
Sunil Gavaskar (India) - 7 in West Indies

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Kohli -- with 81 international tons -- has a bright chance of levelling Bradman's elite record in Adelaide, his happy hunting ground. At the Adelaide Oval, the Indian star batter averages an impressive 63.62 with 509 runs with three hundreds and a fifty in four Tests. Even in the white-ball formats, Kohli has played some memorable knocks at the Adelaide Oval. Thus, he will be eager to carry on with the momentum and get a big score in the upcoming day-night Test between India and Australia, starting on December 6.

After a big win in Perth, India lead the five-match Test series 1-0 and Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. will be desperate to add to Australia's woes in the pink-ball contest. Pat Cummins-led Australia have lost only a solitary day-night Test, out of the 12 played.

Virat Kohli roared back to form in India's first Test versus Australia, in Perth, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he scored an impressive 100 not out in the second innings, helping India secure a massive 295-run win.

Virat Kohli roared back to form in India's first Test versus Australia, in Perth, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he scored an impressive 100 not out in the second innings, helping India secure a massive 295-run win. Ahead of the second Test, to be held at the picturesque Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Kohli is on the cusp of equalling Sir Don Bradman's huge record. Bradman holds the record for most international hundreds by a batter in a visiting country, with 11 tons in 19 matches in England from 1930-1948. Kohli, on the other hand, has 10 centuries in Australia from 43 games, starting from 2011. Batters with most 100s in visiting countries: Don Bradman (Australia) - 11 in England Virat Kohli (India) - 10 in Australia Jack Hobbs (England) - 9 in Australia Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 9 in Sri Lanka Sir Viv Richards (West Indies) - 8 in England Sunil Gavaskar (India) - 7 in West Indies Also read: BGT 2024-25: Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar 'loving palpable panic' in Australia team Kohli -- with 81 international tons -- has a bright chance of levelling Bradman's elite record in Adelaide, his happy hunting ground. At the Adelaide Oval, the Indian star batter averages an impressive 63.62 with 509 runs with three hundreds and a fifty in four Tests. Even in the white-ball formats, Kohli has played some memorable knocks at the Adelaide Oval. Thus, he will be eager to carry on with the momentum and get a big score in the upcoming day-night Test between India and Australia, starting on December 6. After a big win in Perth, India lead the five-match Test series 1-0 and Rohit Sharma & Co. will be desperate to add to Australia's woes in the pink-ball contest. Pat Cummins-led Australia have lost only a solitary day-night Test, out of the 12 played.

BGT 2024/25: Indian batter Virat Kohli eyes Don Bradman's huge record in 2nd Test in Adelaide

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