<p>Ace India seamer Mohammed Shami is currently playing domestic matches while continuing his rehab at the NCA in Bengaluru, and former India coach Ravi Shastri reckons he is nearing his return to the Indian Team. Though the NCA has yet to clear Shami for his availability for Tests Down Under, Shastri feels Shami will join the Indian Team in Australia sometime for the final two Tests at the MCG and SCG.</p>

<p>India missed Shami dearly in the first innings of the second Test in Adelaide, with Jasprit Bumrah shouldering all the burden. The premier seamer has been on the song since the start of this BGT, picking eight wickets in Perth and four in the pink-ball game at the Adelaide Oval. Though Siraj also returned with four wickets in the first innings, including removing centurion Travis Head on 140, Rana went wicketless, besides going for over five runs per over.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-mohammed-siraj-gives-fiery-send-off-to-travis-head-after-searing-yorker-watch-782247">BGT: Mohammed Siraj gives fiery send-off to Travis Head after searing Yorker – WATCH</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Shami, who missed all international cricket action since the conclusion of the home ODI World Cup last year with an ankle injury, is working on attaining full fitness. The right-arm seamer came close to getting picked for the home Tests against New Zealand and away BGT, but a last-minute lapse in his rehab resulted in selectors dropping him for both series.</p>

<p>Speaking about Shami’s return to the Indian Team and chances of him sharing the workload with Bumrah in the remaining three Tests, Shastri said the Brisbane Test could be early (with the third Test starting December 14) but he can be available for selection for the final two Tests at the MCG and SCG, respectively.</p>

<h2><strong>Gabba early but MCG a possibility</strong></h2>

<p>“Quicker Mohammed Shami reaches here, (the) better (it is) for India. He is playing a lot of domestic matches,” Shastri said during commentary in the second Test in Adelaide. “You can see the pressure (on the opposition) when Bumrah is bowling and others are bowling. There is a lot of pressure on Bumrah.”</p>

<p>“Brisbane might be too early, but surely (Shami can be available for) Melbourne and Sydney,” Shastri continued.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Shami is plying his trade in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Bengal. In the past 13 days, he featured in seven matches for his state side, picking five wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, should Shami remain out of contention over fitness issues for the remaining BGT matches, India has plenty of options waiting in the wings, including Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep Singh, with Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed and Navdeep Saini also available.&nbsp;</p>

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Ace India seamer Mohammed Shami is currently playing domestic matches while continuing his rehab at the NCA in Bengaluru, and former India coach Ravi Shastri reckons he is nearing his return to the Indian Team.

Ace India seamer Mohammed Shami is currently playing domestic matches while continuing his rehab at the NCA in Bengaluru, and former India coach Ravi Shastri reckons he is nearing his return to the Indian Team. Though the NCA has yet to clear Shami for his availability for Tests Down Under, Shastri feels Shami will join the Indian Team in Australia sometime for the final two Tests at the MCG and SCG. India missed Shami dearly in the first innings of the second Test in Adelaide, with Jasprit Bumrah shouldering all the burden. The premier seamer has been on the song since the start of this BGT, picking eight wickets in Perth and four in the pink-ball game at the Adelaide Oval. Though Siraj also returned with four wickets in the first innings, including removing centurion Travis Head on 140, Rana went wicketless, besides going for over five runs per over. ALSO READ: BGT: Mohammed Siraj gives fiery send-off to Travis Head after searing Yorker – WATCH Meanwhile, Shami, who missed all international cricket action since the conclusion of the home ODI World Cup last year with an ankle injury, is working on attaining full fitness. The right-arm seamer came close to getting picked for the home Tests against New Zealand and away BGT, but a last-minute lapse in his rehab resulted in selectors dropping him for both series. Speaking about Shami’s return to the Indian Team and chances of him sharing the workload with Bumrah in the remaining three Tests, Shastri said the Brisbane Test could be early (with the third Test starting December 14) but he can be available for selection for the final two Tests at the MCG and SCG, respectively. Gabba early but MCG a possibility “Quicker Mohammed Shami reaches here, (the) better (it is) for India. He is playing a lot of domestic matches,” Shastri said during commentary in the second Test in Adelaide. “You can see the pressure (on the opposition) when Bumrah is bowling and others are bowling. There is a lot of pressure on Bumrah.” “Brisbane might be too early, but surely (Shami can be available for) Melbourne and Sydney,” Shastri continued. Meanwhile, Shami is plying his trade in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Bengal. In the past 13 days, he featured in seven matches for his state side, picking five wickets. Moreover, should Shami remain out of contention over fitness issues for the remaining BGT matches, India has plenty of options waiting in the wings, including Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep Singh, with Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed and Navdeep Saini also available. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: ‘Brisbane early but Mohammed Shami can be available for MCG, SCG Tests,’ reckons Ravi Shastri

<p>India seamer Mohammed Siraj bowled a brilliant Yorker to dismiss centurion Travis Head overs before dinner on day two of the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide. However, what followed seconds later made headlines. Upbeat with the dismissal, Siraj gave a fiery send-off to the left-hander, with both exchanging words before Head walked off.</p>

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<p>The Australian batter made merry at his home ground, scoring a crucial hundred and bailing&nbsp;Australia out of trouble. He began cautiously before opening his arms and taking down the Indian pace attack with disdain.</p>

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<p>Travis hammered Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana before taking the attack to India’s premier quicks, Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj. The left-handed batter completed his hundred against his favourite opponent, cracking 140 off 141 balls, including 17 fours and four sixes.</p>

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<p>After the hosts lost Mitchell Marsh, Head and Alex Carey added 72 runs for the sixth wicket before Head took the onus and guided Australia to take a lead over 100, putting them in the driver’s seat.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Australia all out on 337</h2>

<p>In reply to India’s 180 in the first innings, the hosts scored 337 runs, leading by 157 on day two.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Having lost just one wicket before stumps on day one, Australia lost a few inside the first session on Saturday (Dec 7), including star batter Steve Smith cheaply on two.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though Head kept them ahead throughout the two sessions on day two, losing wickets at the other end held their momentum, with Bumrah and Siraj returning with four wickets each. Harshit Rana remained wicketless, leaking runs at over 5/over, while Ashwin and Nitish Reddy picked a wicket each.</p>

<p>With India set to bat under the lights, the Aussie bowlers have a great chance of making the most of it and putting the visitors on the back foot. The Indian Team, however, will aim to replicate their second-inning show in Perth here, targeting to score runs and trying not to lose more or any wickets.&nbsp;</p>

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India seamer Mohammed Siraj bowled a brilliant Yorker to dismiss centurion Travis Head overs before dinner on day two of the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide. However, what followed seconds later made headlines.

India seamer Mohammed Siraj bowled a brilliant Yorker to dismiss centurion Travis Head overs before dinner on day two of the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide. However, what followed seconds later made headlines. Upbeat with the dismissal, Siraj gave a fiery send-off to the left-hander, with both exchanging words before Head walked off. Watch the video here - The end of a sensational innings! 🗣️#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/kEIlHmgNwT — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 7, 2024 × The Australian batter made merry at his home ground, scoring a crucial hundred and bailing Australia out of trouble. He began cautiously before opening his arms and taking down the Indian pace attack with disdain. ALSO READ: BGT: Gavaskar, Ponting share contrasting thoughts over Rohit Sharma’s demotion in batting order in Adelaide Travis hammered Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana before taking the attack to India’s premier quicks, Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj. The left-handed batter completed his hundred against his favourite opponent, cracking 140 off 141 balls, including 17 fours and four sixes. That's for baby Harrison! Another home-town ton for Travis Head! #AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/u4s6nV62RZ — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 7, 2024 × After the hosts lost Mitchell Marsh, Head and Alex Carey added 72 runs for the sixth wicket before Head took the onus and guided Australia to take a lead over 100, putting them in the driver’s seat. Australia all out on 337 In reply to India’s 180 in the first innings, the hosts scored 337 runs, leading by 157 on day two. Having lost just one wicket before stumps on day one, Australia lost a few inside the first session on Saturday (Dec 7), including star batter Steve Smith cheaply on two. Though Head kept them ahead throughout the two sessions on day two, losing wickets at the other end held their momentum, with Bumrah and Siraj returning with four wickets each. Harshit Rana remained wicketless, leaking runs at over 5/over, while Ashwin and Nitish Reddy picked a wicket each. With India set to bat under the lights, the Aussie bowlers have a great chance of making the most of it and putting the visitors on the back foot. The Indian Team, however, will aim to replicate their second-inning show in Perth here, targeting to score runs and trying not to lose more or any wickets. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Mohammed Siraj gives fiery send-off to Travis Head after searing Yorker – WATCH

<p>Cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Ricky Ponting shared contrasting views over Rohit Sharma’s demotion in the batting order in the ongoing Pink-Ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. While the former India captain backed&nbsp;Rohit’s call to play at six, arguing there was no need to break Rahul-Jaiswal's stand at the top after what they did in Perth, Ponting disagrees, saying Rohit could end up batting at number six for the rest of his Test career, something, given his age, doesn’t fit well for him and the team.</p>

<p>Rohit missed the BGT opener in Perth for personal reasons, later re-linking with the Indian Team midway into the first Test. With him back in the side as the captain and batter for the second Test, Rohit sacrificed his opening slot for KL Rahul, who enjoyed his marathon partnership (202) with young Jaiswal in the second innings in Perth, laying the foundation for a massive lead, which eventually helped India draw first blood in the series.</p>

<p>In Adelaide, Rahul opened and scored a gritty 37 off 67 balls, second-highest after Nitish Reddy’s 42, while Rohit, batting at six, where he averages the most in Tests outside of the top two, was dismissed cheaply for just three.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-202425-jasprit-bumrah-stuns-steve-smith-yet-again-as-rishabh-pant-clutches-brilliant-catch-watch-782197">BGT 2024/25: Jasprit Bumrah stuns Steve Smith yet again as Rishabh Pant clutches brilliant catch - WATCH</a></strong></p>

<p>Like how India got folded on 150 in the first innings in Perth, they suffered a similar fate here at the Adelaide Oval, getting all out on 180 inside the first two sessions on day one.</p>

<p>“The previous Test, you have a 200-run partnership between Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. You don't want to break that, they have that momentum and confidence. Besides, Rohit Sharma hasn't played any serious cricket for more than a month, the last time he played for India was November 3, we are at December 6,” Gavaskar said, as quoted by Hindustan Times.</p>

<p>“Clearly, it was required that he would be able to see what was happening, the pink ball isn't easy to play, India hasn't played a pink-ball test in maybe 2-3 years, so dropping himself down the order was, to me, a correct move,” the former India great added.</p>

<h2>Punter disagrees with Sunny</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the former Australia captain Ricky Ponting disagreed with Gavaskar, saying regardless of how well Rahul played in Perth, Rohit should have never compromised on his batting position and should have opened instead of demoting himself to number six.</p>

<p>“I actually disagree with what Sunny (Gavaskar) said. I feel he should've come back in the side and open the batting. KL Rahul has been a fringe player around this team for a number of years. Yes, he got his chance and he played in Perth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“But what it seems to be now is that Rohit Sharma is going to spend the rest of his career down the order Because KL Rahul has played well, Shubman Gill looked good in the first innings, so he looks certain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The only spot for Rohit Sharma in the side now is no.6 and that might be where he stays for the rest of his career,” Ponting explained.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ponting, however, revealed that Rohit's decision to come back and bat at number six knowing his record against Australia Down Under hasn’t been impressive surprised him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He is a class player, although his record isn't that good against Australia. I think he has only made one century against Australia. The captain coming back in, and batting in the middle, was a bit of an eye-opener, but those are the decisions that a captain has to make,” Ponting noted.&nbsp;</p>

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Cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Ricky Ponting shared contrasting views over Rohit Sharma’s demotion in the batting order in the ongoing Pink-Ball Test against Australia in Adelaide.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

<p>Marnus Labuschagne once held the rank-number one spot in the ICC Ranking for Test batters; however, like how times do to even the best of players, it brought him down, though not as low as his confidence following two LBWs in the Perth Test. Labuschagne’s twin dismissals in the BGT opener exposed his lapse in technique, which is not worrying for Captain Pat Cummins, who backs him to deliver in the Pink-Ball Test against India in Adelaide.</p>

<p>Australia's number three has scored 245 runs across 12 innings at 24.50 with just three fifties in the past year, although he made headlines for clocking 135 kmph, quick for a genuine leg-spinner.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-pink-ball-test-match-preview-australia-eyes-comeback-in-adelaide-after-perth-shocker-781757">BGT 2024-25, Pink-Ball Test, Match Preview – Australia eye comeback in Adelaide after Perth shocker</a></strong></p>

<p>In Perth, Marnus stood for over an hour on day one, playing 51 deliveries for just two runs before an incoming seaming one from Mohammed Siraj trapped him in the front, while he offered no shot to an unplayable Bumrah delivery in the second innings, getting out on just two.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, with Australia unsure about Mitchell Marsh’s bowling fitness, the management has a backup ready in Marnus; however, Cummins said having faced countless deliveries in the nets, the right-hander is ready for a newer challenge.</p>

<p>"He's training well like he always does, hitting millions of balls," Cummins said of Labuschagne at the pre-match presser in Adelaide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's pretty impossible to kind of dismiss or ignore some of the commentary about perhaps being a little bit more proactive, so I think you've seen that side of it in the nets. The challenge is always going out there and making sure you have that mindset. But he's been great like he always is. Always working on things, trying to plan how he's going to score his hundred this Test,” Cummins continued.</p>

<h2>‘Hope everyone learnt’</h2>

<p>After reducing India to 150 in the first innings, Australia had the best chance to pile on their misery and score runs in bulk, taking the game away from the visitors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the opposite happened as India folded up Australia on 104 in their first, taking a 46-run lead. With the Indian Team scoring 487 for six declared in their second innings, giving the Aussies a daunting target of 534, the hosts failed again with the bat.</p>

<p>Reflecting on the team’s poor performance in the first game, Cummins hoped the players learned from their mistakes, adding each player has worked hard to avoid making similar mistakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I hope there's some lessons learnt," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The good thing is, batting and bowling we've now had a look at them, they've had a look at us as well, but you get a look at some of the bowling plans that you want to implement. The same with the batters, they know how they are going to be attacked first up. I'm sure - well, I really hope - everyone's kind of learnt a bit and come back here slightly better prepared having had a look at what they are going to throw at us,” Cummins added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Marnus Labuschagne once held the rank-number one spot in the ICC Ranking for Test batters; however, like how times do to even the best of players, it brought him down, though not as low as his confidence following two LBWs in the Perth Test.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

<p>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.</p>

<p>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."</p>

<p>Since he has opened in Tests, Rohit has played 42 games, scoring nearly 3,000 runs at an average of 44 with 9 hundreds.</p>

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<p>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."</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>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.</p>


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

<p>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.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-australia-have-history-on-their-side-in-adelaide-just-like-perth-781226">BGT 2024-25: Australia have history on their side in Adelaide, just like Perth</a></p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>


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.

BGT 2024-25: 'I've been told...,' KL Rahul offers update on batting position in Adelaide Test

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>The history, however, is with Australia in Adelaide, just like it was in Perth.</p>

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<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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).</p>

<p>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.</p>


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

<p>India pacer Mohammed Siraj says that the key to get better with pink-ball is practice. The comments come ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide which is going to be a day-night contest. The second Test start December 6 with India leading the five-match series 1-0.</p>

<p>"This [pink] ball has a synthetic feeling," Siraj said at the end of two-day pink-ball practice game in Canberra on Sunday (Dec 1). "This is different to the red ball we play with. There can be a bit of confusion due to the ball, but it's just one match so we just have to focus on that and practice for it and we'll improve day-by-day. The seam is very hard. It's bright, and quite big. The more you practice with it, the better you get."</p>

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<p>"I think that with the pink ball, it's better to bowl back of length. Because pitching it up, there's not a lot of swing, so the more you hit the deck and get it to seam, it will be better for us."</p>

<p>"I have heard that the ball swings a lot under the lights but I haven't yet bowled with it under lights. So when we go to Adelaide and practice, we will try that. And the more practice we get, we'll know more about what we have to do," the pacer added.</p>

<p>India would want to erase the memories of their last tour's Adelaide Test (2020) when they were bowled out for a paltry 36 in the second innings. That was the first Test of the tour, but India still went on to win the series 2-1 after victories in second Test (Melbourne) and the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane in the last Test of the tour.</p>


India pacer Mohammed Siraj says that the key to get better with pink-ball is practice. The comments come ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide which is going to be a day-night contest.

India pacer Mohammed Siraj says that the key to get better with pink-ball is practice. The comments come ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide which is going to be a day-night contest. The second Test start December 6 with India leading the five-match series 1-0. "This [pink] ball has a synthetic feeling," Siraj said at the end of two-day pink-ball practice game in Canberra on Sunday (Dec 1). "This is different to the red ball we play with. There can be a bit of confusion due to the ball, but it's just one match so we just have to focus on that and practice for it and we'll improve day-by-day. The seam is very hard. It's bright, and quite big. The more you practice with it, the better you get." Also Read: India vs PM XI | Shubman Gill, Harshit Rana star in pink-ball practice game "I think that with the pink ball, it's better to bowl back of length. Because pitching it up, there's not a lot of swing, so the more you hit the deck and get it to seam, it will be better for us." "I have heard that the ball swings a lot under the lights but I haven't yet bowled with it under lights. So when we go to Adelaide and practice, we will try that. And the more practice we get, we'll know more about what we have to do," the pacer added. India would want to erase the memories of their last tour's Adelaide Test (2020) when they were bowled out for a paltry 36 in the second innings. That was the first Test of the tour, but India still went on to win the series 2-1 after victories in second Test (Melbourne) and the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane in the last Test of the tour.

BGT 2024-25: India pacer Mohammed Siraj reveals key to bowl better with pink ball ahead of Adelaide Test

<p>Travis Head was the only Australian batter to cause little trouble for India in the BGT opener in Perth. Though debutant Harshit Rana bowled him off a jaffa in the first innings, ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Head on 89 in the second. The number one ranked Test bowler impressed everyone with his captaincy and performance, picking eight wickets across both innings; no wonder Head called him ‘one of the greatest ever’.</p>

<p>Praising the Indian pace spearhead, Head said he would tell his grandkids that he faced Bumrah during his playing days.</p>

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<p>"Jasprit is probably going to go down as one of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game. We're finding that at the moment, how challenging he can be and it's nice to play against that. It's going to be nice to look back at your career and tell the grandkids that you faced him... Hopefully, I only have to face a few more times as he's been challenging,” Head said ahead of the second Test in Adelaide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Head and Bumrah have faced off each other several times since the 2018 BGT, and though Head enjoyed scoring runs against Bumrah during the past three ICC events, the India pacer got the better of him in the whites, most recently in Perth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Travis said for him to deliver against India and mainly Bumrah, he needs to stay mentally fresh and keep a close look at the ball.</p>

<p>“I'm best when I look for the cues when I'm just preparing to watch the ball hard and staying fresh mentally. I think I'm lucky that I've faced him a few times and come across him a fair bit. So I just go back over recent times, and times I've faced him. We've been very fortunate to have played against him a lot so I know what's coming, it's just making sure I'm prepared and fresh to start well,” he continued.</p>

<h2>Travis fancies taking home advantage against Bumrah</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, unlike the visiting team batters who performed exceptionally in the second innings after the first-inning debacle, the Australians struggled across both outings, with Head being the lone exception.</p>

<p>With Australia trailing 0-1 in this five-match Test series, Head needs to up his game and score runs in bulk at his home ground in Adelaide.</p>

<p>"Knowing it quite well, and I have been fortunate to be put in a couple of really good positions to bat. I've come in at some nice times. And growing up and playing on this wicket, it probably suits my game a bit more being (shorter) square of the wicket and the way that the ball can react off the wicket. It's going to be a challenge, but I feel like I'm moving well, feel like I'm in a good space, and go out and try and execute that,” the Aussie batter said on Monday.</p>

<p>India and Australia will square off in the second Test, a Day/Night affair, at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. For the hosts, seamer Josh Hazlewood is injured and ruled out, with Scott Boland expected to replace him in the XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Travis Head was the only Australian batter to cause little trouble for India in the BGT opener in Perth. Though debutant Harshit Rana bowled him off a jaffa in the first innings, ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Head on 89 in the second.

Travis Head was the only Australian batter to cause little trouble for India in the BGT opener in Perth. Though debutant Harshit Rana bowled him off a jaffa in the first innings, ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Head on 89 in the second. The number one ranked Test bowler impressed everyone with his captaincy and performance, picking eight wickets across both innings; no wonder Head called him ‘one of the greatest ever’. Praising the Indian pace spearhead, Head said he would tell his grandkids that he faced Bumrah during his playing days. ALSO READ: NZ v ENG 2024: Jacob Bethell, England's newest star, reflects on hitting winning runs in 1st Test "Jasprit is probably going to go down as one of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game. We're finding that at the moment, how challenging he can be and it's nice to play against that. It's going to be nice to look back at your career and tell the grandkids that you faced him... Hopefully, I only have to face a few more times as he's been challenging,” Head said ahead of the second Test in Adelaide. Head and Bumrah have faced off each other several times since the 2018 BGT, and though Head enjoyed scoring runs against Bumrah during the past three ICC events, the India pacer got the better of him in the whites, most recently in Perth. Travis said for him to deliver against India and mainly Bumrah, he needs to stay mentally fresh and keep a close look at the ball. “I'm best when I look for the cues when I'm just preparing to watch the ball hard and staying fresh mentally. I think I'm lucky that I've faced him a few times and come across him a fair bit. So I just go back over recent times, and times I've faced him. We've been very fortunate to have played against him a lot so I know what's coming, it's just making sure I'm prepared and fresh to start well,” he continued. Travis fancies taking home advantage against Bumrah Meanwhile, unlike the visiting team batters who performed exceptionally in the second innings after the first-inning debacle, the Australians struggled across both outings, with Head being the lone exception. With Australia trailing 0-1 in this five-match Test series, Head needs to up his game and score runs in bulk at his home ground in Adelaide. "Knowing it quite well, and I have been fortunate to be put in a couple of really good positions to bat. I've come in at some nice times. And growing up and playing on this wicket, it probably suits my game a bit more being (shorter) square of the wicket and the way that the ball can react off the wicket. It's going to be a challenge, but I feel like I'm moving well, feel like I'm in a good space, and go out and try and execute that,” the Aussie batter said on Monday. India and Australia will square off in the second Test, a Day/Night affair, at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. For the hosts, seamer Josh Hazlewood is injured and ruled out, with Scott Boland expected to replace him in the XI. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT 2024-25: Travis Head fancies runs in Adelaide against ‘one of the greatest ever' Bumrah

<p>Australia seamer Scott Boland said&nbsp;the hosts need not press the panic button after losing the BGT opener to India in Perth. The first Test ended horrendously for the Aussies (losing by 295 runs) despite reducing India to 150 in the first innings. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah guided the visitors’ home, marking their first win at the Optus Stadium and Australia’s first loss. India leads the five-match series 1-0.</p>

<p>“There’s definitely not panic stations in our change rooms. There’s obviously going to be some chats around individual performances, and everyone wants to perform really well every game they play. But it’s like, we’ve lost one game. It’s not toys out of the cot, I don’t think,” Boland said ahead of the India vs Prime Minister’s XI tie in Canberra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We’ve spoken as a team about our plans for all the different Indian batters. I won’t tell you those, but we’ve got pretty set plans,” he added.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, with ace pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the second Test in Adelaide, a Day/Night affair starting December 6, Boland is a hot favourite to replace him in the XI. Though he revealed he hasn’t played many games this summer, the right-arm pacer is confident of making inroads in his first Test against India at home.</p>

<p>“Obviously, I haven’t played a heap of cricket at the start of this season, but I feel like I’ve played enough cricket to feel like I’m in a really good spot. My body’s feeling really good now. I had a couple of niggles that were a little bit sore, but knee and foot are feeling really good, and I’m confident how the ball’s coming out.”</p>

<p>“Our last net session in Perth was for me and Josh Inglis, we went pink ball for quite a few overs. So getting it in the hand then and then obviously the overs we can get in probably tomorrow by the look of this weather will be valuable as well,” he continued.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Boland readies for BGT debut</h2>

<p>Boland last featured in a Test in July 2023 (during Ashes) and is gearing up for a fresh start this summer. The right-arm seamer is part of the Prime Minister’s XI, looking forward to bowling a few overs under the light to get ready for the marquee Adelaide Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins accompanying Boland in the second game, Australia will have their game plan set to put India down and announce their comeback in this series.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Australia seamer Scott Boland said the hosts need not press the panic button after losing the BGT opener to India in Perth. The first Test ended horrendously for the Aussies (losing by 295 runs) despite reducing India to 150 in the first innings.

Australia seamer Scott Boland said the hosts need not press the panic button after losing the BGT opener to India in Perth. The first Test ended horrendously for the Aussies (losing by 295 runs) despite reducing India to 150 in the first innings. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah guided the visitors’ home, marking their first win at the Optus Stadium and Australia’s first loss. India leads the five-match series 1-0. “There’s definitely not panic stations in our change rooms. There’s obviously going to be some chats around individual performances, and everyone wants to perform really well every game they play. But it’s like, we’ve lost one game. It’s not toys out of the cot, I don’t think,” Boland said ahead of the India vs Prime Minister’s XI tie in Canberra. “We’ve spoken as a team about our plans for all the different Indian batters. I won’t tell you those, but we’ve got pretty set plans,” he added. ALSO READ: NZ vs ENG 2024: Brydon Carse and Jacob Bethell star for England in Christchurch Test win Meanwhile, with ace pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the second Test in Adelaide, a Day/Night affair starting December 6, Boland is a hot favourite to replace him in the XI. Though he revealed he hasn’t played many games this summer, the right-arm pacer is confident of making inroads in his first Test against India at home. “Obviously, I haven’t played a heap of cricket at the start of this season, but I feel like I’ve played enough cricket to feel like I’m in a really good spot. My body’s feeling really good now. I had a couple of niggles that were a little bit sore, but knee and foot are feeling really good, and I’m confident how the ball’s coming out.” “Our last net session in Perth was for me and Josh Inglis, we went pink ball for quite a few overs. So getting it in the hand then and then obviously the overs we can get in probably tomorrow by the look of this weather will be valuable as well,” he continued. Boland readies for BGT debut Boland last featured in a Test in July 2023 (during Ashes) and is gearing up for a fresh start this summer. The right-arm seamer is part of the Prime Minister’s XI, looking forward to bowling a few overs under the light to get ready for the marquee Adelaide Test. With Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins accompanying Boland in the second game, Australia will have their game plan set to put India down and announce their comeback in this series. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT 2024/25: Scott Boland urges Australia not to press panic button after Perth Test shocker

<p>Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill will likely miss the second Test match against Australia starting next Friday (Dec 6) as the visitors look to extend their lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill, who missed the Perth Test due to a left thumb fracture is likely to require another two weeks to recover, likely ending his quest to return to the Playing XI for the Adelaide contest. The Indian team led by Jasprit Bumrah took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series having beaten Pat Cummins and Co by 295 runs on Monday.</p>

<h2><strong>Gill likely to miss Adelaide Test</strong></h2>

<p>With the pink-ball Test in running, Gill will face a race against time to be fit for the all-important contest. However, media reports state that he is unlikely to be in the Playing XI due to the extent of the injury. He suffered a thumb injury in the warm-up match against the WACA Simulation side before the Perth Test. In case Gill fails to recover, the Indian team will likely show faith in either Dhruv Jurel or Devdutt Padikkal for the second Test.</p>

<p>While Gill’s absence could be a huge factor, the Indian team will be boosted by the return of skipper Rohit Sharma. He landed in Australia after missing the opening contest due to paternity leave and will be available for the day-night Test match. His availability will likely force either Jurel or Padikkal to drop out with KL Rahul will squeeze into the middle order.</p>

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<h2><strong>India to push for a 2-0 lead</strong></h2>

<p>With the second Test set to start on December 6, the Indian team will look to hold on to the momentum heading into the contest. Rohit’s men will have a two-day match against Prime Minister’s XI on Nov 30 and Dec 1 in Canberra before taking guard in Adelaide. With momentum, the visitors will have the golden opportunity to extend their lead and keep pace for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.</p>


Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill will likely miss the second Test match against Australia starting next Friday (Dec 6) as the visitors look to extend their lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill will likely miss the second Test match against Australia starting next Friday (Dec 6) as the visitors look to extend their lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill, who missed the Perth Test due to a left thumb fracture is likely to require another two weeks to recover, likely ending his quest to return to the Playing XI for the Adelaide contest. The Indian team led by Jasprit Bumrah took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series having beaten Pat Cummins and Co by 295 runs on Monday. Gill likely to miss Adelaide Test With the pink-ball Test in running, Gill will face a race against time to be fit for the all-important contest. However, media reports state that he is unlikely to be in the Playing XI due to the extent of the injury. He suffered a thumb injury in the warm-up match against the WACA Simulation side before the Perth Test. In case Gill fails to recover, the Indian team will likely show faith in either Dhruv Jurel or Devdutt Padikkal for the second Test. While Gill’s absence could be a huge factor, the Indian team will be boosted by the return of skipper Rohit Sharma. He landed in Australia after missing the opening contest due to paternity leave and will be available for the day-night Test match. His availability will likely force either Jurel or Padikkal to drop out with KL Rahul will squeeze into the middle order. ALSO READ | Sri Lanka A side abandons Pakistan tour mid-way due to violent protests in Islamabad India to push for a 2-0 lead With the second Test set to start on December 6, the Indian team will look to hold on to the momentum heading into the contest. Rohit’s men will have a two-day match against Prime Minister’s XI on Nov 30 and Dec 1 in Canberra before taking guard in Adelaide. With momentum, the visitors will have the golden opportunity to extend their lead and keep pace for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

BGT 2024/25: Shubman Gill likely to miss pink-ball Test in Adelaide due to thumb injury - Report

<p>Australia have retained faith in the same squad for the second Test match in Adelaide as they try to put behind the disappointment of Perth. In a statement made by head coach Andrew McDonald, the team will look to bounce back and might tweak the Playing XI as Scott Boland and Josh Inglis continue to be part of the travelling contingent. Australia lost the opening Test in Perth by a record 295 runs as they trail the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 0-1.</p>

<h2><strong>McDonald retains faith in squad</strong></h2>

<p>“We’ll assess that as we go along. But as I said, the squad that’s in (Perth), they’ll be there in Adelaide,” McDonald said.</p>

<p>The Aussies are sweating on the fitness of Mitchell Marsh while Marnus Labuschagne’s form is becoming an unwanted headache for the management. He has been struggling for form in the last few months as concerns are raised about his place in the Starting XI. In his last nine Test innings, he has scored in double figures only once. However, McDonald has still backed the Aussie batter to play an important role as they try to attain parity in the five-match Test series.</p>

<p>“I mean, we look at the way he plays and when he’s at his best, and when we’ve seen him at his best, he’s shown great intent at the crease,” he said.</p>

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<p>“So that’s an ongoing discussion and that ebbs and flows within players’ careers, at the moment, he’s in one of those patches, and no doubt, he’ll be getting critiqued externally, but internally, we’re really confident that at his best, he’s the player that we need.”</p>

<p>Australia for now has allowed players to take a brief break before they reassemble for the Adelaide Test on December 6. In the meantime, India will play a two-day match against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra as the visitors look to warm up for the second Test.</p>


Australia have retained faith in the same squad for the second Test match in Adelaide as they try to put behind the disappointment of Perth. In a statement made by head coach Andrew McDonald, the team will look to bounce back and might tweak the Playing XI as Scott Boland and Josh Inglis continue to be part of the travelling contingent.

Australia have retained faith in the same squad for the second Test match in Adelaide as they try to put behind the disappointment of Perth. In a statement made by head coach Andrew McDonald, the team will look to bounce back and might tweak the Playing XI as Scott Boland and Josh Inglis continue to be part of the travelling contingent. Australia lost the opening Test in Perth by a record 295 runs as they trail the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 0-1. McDonald retains faith in squad “We’ll assess that as we go along. But as I said, the squad that’s in (Perth), they’ll be there in Adelaide,” McDonald said. The Aussies are sweating on the fitness of Mitchell Marsh while Marnus Labuschagne’s form is becoming an unwanted headache for the management. He has been struggling for form in the last few months as concerns are raised about his place in the Starting XI. In his last nine Test innings, he has scored in double figures only once. However, McDonald has still backed the Aussie batter to play an important role as they try to attain parity in the five-match Test series. “I mean, we look at the way he plays and when he’s at his best, and when we’ve seen him at his best, he’s shown great intent at the crease,” he said. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Australia retain faith in same squad for Adelaide Test, confirms head coach Andrew McDonald “So that’s an ongoing discussion and that ebbs and flows within players’ careers, at the moment, he’s in one of those patches, and no doubt, he’ll be getting critiqued externally, but internally, we’re really confident that at his best, he’s the player that we need.” Australia for now has allowed players to take a brief break before they reassemble for the Adelaide Test on December 6. In the meantime, India will play a two-day match against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra as the visitors look to warm up for the second Test.

BGT 2024/25: Australia retain faith in same squad for Adelaide Test, head coach Andrew McDonald confirms

<p>Seamer Josh Hazlewood picked his career-best match figures (9/79) to guide Australia home in the first Test against West Indies in Adelaide. The hosts won the match by ten wickets before lunch on day three, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batter Usman Khawaja retired hurt after suffering a blow to his face off a steamy bouncer by debutant Shamar Joseph. But that couldn’t derail Australia’s quest for the win as they chased down 26 in the fourth innings inside seven overs.</p>

<p>West Indies resumed the day with 22 runs behind and four wickets in hand after Hazlewood inflicted an early collapse during the final session on day two. Seasoned player Joshua de Silva tried saving the sinking ship but managed only 18 before Starc accounted for his wicket.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The tail, with Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach and Joseph, added a few runs to the board, but it wasn’t enough as West Indies got bundled out on a mere 120 in their second innings.</p>

<p>With little to chase, newly-promoted opener Steve Smith remained unbeaten at 11, while Khawaja left the field, remaining unbeaten on nine, as Australia drew first blood in this series.</p>

<h2>Hazlewood, Joseph starred in Adelaide&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Batting first at the iconic Adelaide Oval, West Indies scored just 188 in the first innings, with Kirk McKenzie scoring a fifty. Joseph hit 36 batting at number 11, but his best moment came when he dismissed Smith off his first delivery in Test cricket, caught in the second slip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The right-arm seamer impressed everyone with his spell, returning with a maiden Test five-for in the first innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Travis Head’s counter-attacking hundred helped Australia survive a deficit scare as they scored 283 in their first innings.</p>

<p>Veteran Hazlewood got into the beast mode in the second innings, picking a five-wicket haul and completing his career-best figures of 9 for 79 in a Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, with four straight wins in as many matches at home this summer thus far, Australia would like to cap off the season with an unbeaten run, eyeing a win in the final Test of the series in Brisbane, starting January 25.</p>


Seamer Josh Hazlewood picked his career-best match figures (9/79) to guide Australia home in the first Test against West Indies in Adelaide. The hosts won the match by ten wickets before lunch on day three, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Seamer Josh Hazlewood picked his career-best match figures (9/79) to guide Australia home in the first Test against West Indies in Adelaide. The hosts won the match by ten wickets before lunch on day three, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Batter Usman Khawaja retired hurt after suffering a blow to his face off a steamy bouncer by debutant Shamar Joseph. But that couldn’t derail Australia’s quest for the win as they chased down 26 in the fourth innings inside seven overs. West Indies resumed the day with 22 runs behind and four wickets in hand after Hazlewood inflicted an early collapse during the final session on day two. Seasoned player Joshua de Silva tried saving the sinking ship but managed only 18 before Starc accounted for his wicket. ALSO READ: Great call from Rohit Sharma to go with Bishnoi in second Super Over: Rahul Dravid lauds Team India captain The tail, with Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach and Joseph, added a few runs to the board, but it wasn’t enough as West Indies got bundled out on a mere 120 in their second innings. With little to chase, newly-promoted opener Steve Smith remained unbeaten at 11, while Khawaja left the field, remaining unbeaten on nine, as Australia drew first blood in this series. Hazlewood, Joseph starred in Adelaide Batting first at the iconic Adelaide Oval, West Indies scored just 188 in the first innings, with Kirk McKenzie scoring a fifty. Joseph hit 36 batting at number 11, but his best moment came when he dismissed Smith off his first delivery in Test cricket, caught in the second slip. The right-arm seamer impressed everyone with his spell, returning with a maiden Test five-for in the first innings. However, Travis Head’s counter-attacking hundred helped Australia survive a deficit scare as they scored 283 in their first innings. Veteran Hazlewood got into the beast mode in the second innings, picking a five-wicket haul and completing his career-best figures of 9 for 79 in a Test. Meanwhile, with four straight wins in as many matches at home this summer thus far, Australia would like to cap off the season with an unbeaten run, eyeing a win in the final Test of the series in Brisbane, starting January 25.

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<p>This New Year has brought some wholesome changes to Test Cricket, mainly Down Under, with veteran batter Steve Smith replacing David Warner as Australia’s opener in whites. Besides, the West Indies batting great Brian Lara has joined the lesser-experienced touring camp as their mentor for the two Tests starting on January 17 in Adelaide.</p>

<p>Although Lara will work with Fox Cricket as commentator during the Test series, he would enlighten this new-look West Indies team, precisely the batting unit, with his insights during his away time from the commentary box. His presence in the dressing room will boost the confidence of a team planning to play three debutants at the Adelaide Oval.</p>

<p>As per the latest reports, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite is sure of his playing XI, with the top-order batter Kavem Hodge, seam-bowling all-rounder Justin Greaves and pacer Shamar Joseph expected to get their Test caps.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Brian’s role as the mentor is similar to that of Steve Waugh’s position, which he held during the away 2019 Ashes.</p>

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<p>However, after going down in the Test series last summer, the visiting West Indies Team will be upbeat to cause the biggest upset of the summer, and their keeper Joshua Da Silva feels with Lara around, the group will be motivated to end their 16-Tests losing streak on the Aussie soil.</p>

<p>"The knowledge he has is second to none," Joshua Da Silva said on Sunday. "What he's done for the game, what he's done for West Indies cricket on his own … so just to have him around, just his presence alone speaks for itself."</p>

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<p>"He's worked with everyone (in the current squad), he's our mentor so he's going to be helping everybody, bowlers and batters," the keeper-batter added. "He has so much experience I think everybody can learn from him."</p>

<h2>Here is West Indies predicted playing XI for the first Test:</h2>

<p>Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach and Shamar Joseph</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Gabba in Brisbane will host the second Test starting January 25.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both teams will face off in three ODIs and as many T20Is following the Test series.</p>


This New Year has brought some wholesome changes to Test Cricket, mainly Down Under, with veteran batter Steve Smith replacing David Warner as Australia’s opener in whites.

This New Year has brought some wholesome changes to Test Cricket, mainly Down Under, with veteran batter Steve Smith replacing David Warner as Australia’s opener in whites. Besides, the West Indies batting great Brian Lara has joined the lesser-experienced touring camp as their mentor for the two Tests starting on January 17 in Adelaide. Although Lara will work with Fox Cricket as commentator during the Test series, he would enlighten this new-look West Indies team, precisely the batting unit, with his insights during his away time from the commentary box. His presence in the dressing room will boost the confidence of a team planning to play three debutants at the Adelaide Oval. As per the latest reports, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite is sure of his playing XI, with the top-order batter Kavem Hodge, seam-bowling all-rounder Justin Greaves and pacer Shamar Joseph expected to get their Test caps. Meanwhile, Brian’s role as the mentor is similar to that of Steve Waugh’s position, which he held during the away 2019 Ashes. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli opens up on chatting with Tennis legend Novak Djokovic on Instagram However, after going down in the Test series last summer, the visiting West Indies Team will be upbeat to cause the biggest upset of the summer, and their keeper Joshua Da Silva feels with Lara around, the group will be motivated to end their 16-Tests losing streak on the Aussie soil. "The knowledge he has is second to none," Joshua Da Silva said on Sunday. "What he's done for the game, what he's done for West Indies cricket on his own … so just to have him around, just his presence alone speaks for itself." ALSO WATCH - Nepal's star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane jailed for eight years for rape × "He's worked with everyone (in the current squad), he's our mentor so he's going to be helping everybody, bowlers and batters," the keeper-batter added. "He has so much experience I think everybody can learn from him." Here is West Indies predicted playing XI for the first Test: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach and Shamar Joseph Meanwhile, the Gabba in Brisbane will host the second Test starting January 25. Both teams will face off in three ODIs and as many T20Is following the Test series.

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<p>Cheteshwar Pujara has been an integral part of India's Test line-up ever since he made his debut. While Pujara was initially labelled as a home bully, he has played some memorable knocks in tough overseas conditions for Team India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pujara's Southampton ton during the 2018 England tour, 521-run tally in the 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, 153 in Johannesburg Test in 2013 and many more such knocks have made him an indispensable part of the red-ball squad. Though he was dropped for the Sri Lanka home series early this year, his zeal to bounce back saw him return for the one-off Test versus England in&nbsp;July, in Edgbaston, Birmingham, after a splendid County Championship for Sussex. While he has scored over 600 runs in the ongoing Royal London One-Day Cup for Sussex, Pujara took some time out to have a Q/A session with his fans on Twitter on Wednesday (August 24).</p>

<p>During the interaction, Pujara replied to a cricket-based website when asked about his favourite overseas triumph. The right-hander chose the famous Gabba Test win in this regard.</p>

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<p>It is to be noted that Pujara has been part of several memorable Test wins for India, especially under&nbsp;Virat Kohli's captaincy era. He was part of the Lord's Test wins in 2014 and 2021, J'burg victory in 2018, 31-run triumph over Australia in the Adelaide Test in 2018 followed by the MCG Test win in the same tour, The Oval victory versus hosts England last year. However, the Gabba Test win truly remains special which came versus the mighty Aussies in the 2021/22 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.</p>

<p>Talking about the Gabba Test, a second-stringed Ajinkya Rahane-led India came into the four-match Test series finale versus Tim Paine &amp; Co. with the scoreline reading 1-1. After conceding a vital 33-run lead to the home side, India chased down a competitive 328 on the final day riding on Shubman Gill's classy 91, Pujara's gutsy 56 and Rishabh Pant's 89 not out to clinch the series 2-1.</p>


Cheteshwar Pujara has been an integral part of India's Test line-up ever since he made his debut. While Pujara was initially labelled as a home bully, he has played some memorable knocks in tough overseas conditions for Team India.

Cheteshwar Pujara has been an integral part of India's Test line-up ever since he made his debut. While Pujara was initially labelled as a home bully, he has played some memorable knocks in tough overseas conditions for Team India. Pujara's Southampton ton during the 2018 England tour, 521-run tally in the 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, 153 in Johannesburg Test in 2013 and many more such knocks have made him an indispensable part of the red-ball squad. Though he was dropped for the Sri Lanka home series early this year, his zeal to bounce back saw him return for the one-off Test versus England in July, in Edgbaston, Birmingham, after a splendid County Championship for Sussex. While he has scored over 600 runs in the ongoing Royal London One-Day Cup for Sussex, Pujara took some time out to have a Q/A session with his fans on Twitter on Wednesday (August 24). During the interaction, Pujara replied to a cricket-based website when asked about his favourite overseas triumph. The right-hander chose the famous Gabba Test win in this regard. Gabba 2021 https://t.co/2lJDhSrpZQ — Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) August 24, 2022 × ALSO READ | WATCH: Virat Kohli, Babar Azam exchange greetings before India-Pakistan showdown at Asia Cup It is to be noted that Pujara has been part of several memorable Test wins for India, especially under Virat Kohli's captaincy era. He was part of the Lord's Test wins in 2014 and 2021, J'burg victory in 2018, 31-run triumph over Australia in the Adelaide Test in 2018 followed by the MCG Test win in the same tour, The Oval victory versus hosts England last year. However, the Gabba Test win truly remains special which came versus the mighty Aussies in the 2021/22 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Talking about the Gabba Test, a second-stringed Ajinkya Rahane-led India came into the four-match Test series finale versus Tim Paine & Co. with the scoreline reading 1-1. After conceding a vital 33-run lead to the home side, India chased down a competitive 328 on the final day riding on Shubman Gill's classy 91, Pujara's gutsy 56 and Rishabh Pant's 89 not out to clinch the series 2-1.

Gabba 2021, Lord's 2014 or J'burg 2018? India's Cheteshwar Pujara picks his favourite overseas Test triumph

<p>England have started the Ashes 2021/22 edition on a disastrous note. Losing the first Test by 9 wickets, Joe Root &amp; Co. lost the second Test at the picturesque Adelaide Oval, Adelaide by a whopping 275-run margin and now have to produce flawless performances to win the Ashes after conceding a 2-0 lead to Pat Cummins-led Australia.</p>

<p>After England's heavy defeat in the day-night Adelaide Test, Captain Root had criticised and blamed the bowlers for the loss. The bowlers couldn't dismiss the Aussies in both the innings, with hosts declaring at 473-9 and 230/9 respectively. Speaking after the crushing loss, Root had said, "With ball in hand, we didn't bowl the right lengths," he said. "We needed to bowl fuller. As soon as we did in the second innings, we created chances. That's frustrating. We did it four years ago and didn't learn from it. We have to be better."</p>

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<p>Now, pace spearhead James Anderson has shifted the blame on the batters for their poor performances, as the visitors were bundled out for 236 and 192 in the day-night contest. "We did not bat well enough on a pitch where the data said it was one of the flattest Adelaide surfaces ever produced and the pink ball did the least it has ever done in a day-night game," wrote Anderson in a column for the&nbsp;<em>Telegraph</em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anderson said, "From a bowlers' point of view, you want to be hitting the right lengths all the time. We did our best on the first two days to do that ... Maybe we could have gone a touch fuller at times but we still created quite a few changes that were not taken."</p>

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<p>"We have to be better at assessing it during a game. We can't just go after the game, 'we should have bowled fuller'... We have to be a bit more proactive at that too as a whole group," added&nbsp;the legendary England fast-bowler.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is important to note that both the batters and bowlers had fallen flat even in the Ashes opener, at The Gabba, Brisbane.</p>

<p>Given the difference of opinions in the English camp amid their&nbsp;miseries in the ongoing Ashes Down Under, it will be very difficult for the Root-led visitors to stage a recovery in the remainder of the series. The third Test, i.e. the Boxing Day encounter, starts on December 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG.</p>


England have started the Ashes 2021/22 edition on a disastrous note. Losing the first Test by 9 wickets, Joe Root & Co. lost the second Test at the picturesque Adelaide Oval, Adelaide by a whopping 275-run margin and now have to produce flawless performances to win the Ashes after conceding a 2-0 lead to Pat Cummins-led Australia.

England have started the Ashes 2021/22 edition on a disastrous note. Losing the first Test by 9 wickets, Joe Root & Co. lost the second Test at the picturesque Adelaide Oval, Adelaide by a whopping 275-run margin and now have to produce flawless performances to win the Ashes after conceding a 2-0 lead to Pat Cummins-led Australia. After England's heavy defeat in the day-night Adelaide Test, Captain Root had criticised and blamed the bowlers for the loss. The bowlers couldn't dismiss the Aussies in both the innings, with hosts declaring at 473-9 and 230/9 respectively. Speaking after the crushing loss, Root had said, "With ball in hand, we didn't bowl the right lengths," he said. "We needed to bowl fuller. As soon as we did in the second innings, we created chances. That's frustrating. We did it four years ago and didn't learn from it. We have to be better." ALSO READ | ICC Rankings: Labuschagne dethrones Root to become No. 1 Test batter, Babar reclaims top spot in T20Is Now, pace spearhead James Anderson has shifted the blame on the batters for their poor performances, as the visitors were bundled out for 236 and 192 in the day-night contest. "We did not bat well enough on a pitch where the data said it was one of the flattest Adelaide surfaces ever produced and the pink ball did the least it has ever done in a day-night game," wrote Anderson in a column for the Telegraph. Anderson said, "From a bowlers' point of view, you want to be hitting the right lengths all the time. We did our best on the first two days to do that ... Maybe we could have gone a touch fuller at times but we still created quite a few changes that were not taken." ALSO READ | 'He is ordinary and unlucky': Australia legend calls Joe Root poor captain as England struggle in Ashes "We have to be better at assessing it during a game. We can't just go after the game, 'we should have bowled fuller'... We have to be a bit more proactive at that too as a whole group," added the legendary England fast-bowler. It is important to note that both the batters and bowlers had fallen flat even in the Ashes opener, at The Gabba, Brisbane. Given the difference of opinions in the English camp amid their miseries in the ongoing Ashes Down Under, it will be very difficult for the Root-led visitors to stage a recovery in the remainder of the series. The third Test, i.e. the Boxing Day encounter, starts on December 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG.

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