Indian teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has set a new record for hitting the most sixes in Youth One Day International (ODI) cricket. The 14-year-old achieved this milestone during the second match of the India U-19 vs Australia U-19 series at the Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane on Wednesday (Sep 24). Vaibhav hit his 39th six in Youth ODIs, breaking the previous record held by Unmukt Chand, who had 38 sixes in 21 matches. Vaibhav reached this record in just 10 innings, showcasing his power-hitting abilities. In his innings of 70 runs against Australia, he hit six sixes before being caught out by Aryan Sharma, the Australian captain.&nbsp;So far, Vaibhav has scored 540 runs in Youth ODIs, and a large part of his runs (26 per cent) have come from hitting boundaries. As of now, he has 41 sixes to his name. After Vaibhav and Unmukt Chand, the next in line is Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hit 30 sixes in 27 Youth ODIs between 2018 and 2020.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shreyas-iyer-requests-a-break-from-red-ball-cricket-for-this-reason-1758701034870">Shreyas Iyer asks BCCI for a break from red-ball cricket for THIS reason</a><h2>Vaibhav’s Amazing Achievements</h2>Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already set many records at a young age. He became the youngest player ever to feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and scored the second-fastest century in IPL history, also becoming the youngest player to score a century in the tournament.&nbsp;In the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy, he made his debut at just 12 years and 284 days, breaking the record as the youngest player in the tournament. He also smashed the fastest Youth ODI century in just 52 balls, beating the previous world record.&nbsp;At just 13 years and 188 days, Vaibhav became the youngest player ever to score a century in competitive cricket. He also holds the record for the fastest century by an Indian in Youth cricket with a 58-ball century against Australia.&nbsp;<h2>List of Players with Most Sixes in Youth ODIs</h2><ol><li>Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) – 41 sixes (10 matches)</li><li>Unmukt Chand (India) – 38 sixes (21 matches)</li><li>Zawad Abrar (Bangladesh) – 35 sixes (24 matches)</li><li>Shahzaib Khan (Pakistan) – 31 sixes (24 matches)</li><li>Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) – 30 sixes (27 matches)</li></ol>

Vaibhav hit his 39th six in Youth ODIs, breaking the previous record held by Unmukt Chand, who had 38 sixes in 21 matches. Vaibhav reached this record in just 10 innings, showcasing his power-hitting abilities.

Indian teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has set a new record for hitting the most sixes in Youth One Day International (ODI) cricket. The 14-year-old achieved this milestone during the second match of the India U-19 vs Australia U-19 series at the Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane on Wednesday (Sep 24). Vaibhav hit his 39th six in Youth ODIs, breaking the previous record held by Unmukt Chand, who had 38 sixes in 21 matches. Vaibhav reached this record in just 10 innings, showcasing his power-hitting abilities. In his innings of 70 runs against Australia, he hit six sixes before being caught out by Aryan Sharma, the Australian captain. So far, Vaibhav has scored 540 runs in Youth ODIs, and a large part of his runs (26 per cent) have come from hitting boundaries. As of now, he has 41 sixes to his name. After Vaibhav and Unmukt Chand, the next in line is Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hit 30 sixes in 27 Youth ODIs between 2018 and 2020. Also read | Shreyas Iyer asks BCCI for a break from red-ball cricket for THIS reason Vaibhav’s Amazing Achievements Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already set many records at a young age. He became the youngest player ever to feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and scored the second-fastest century in IPL history, also becoming the youngest player to score a century in the tournament. In the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy, he made his debut at just 12 years and 284 days, breaking the record as the youngest player in the tournament. He also smashed the fastest Youth ODI century in just 52 balls, beating the previous world record. At just 13 years and 188 days, Vaibhav became the youngest player ever to score a century in competitive cricket. He also holds the record for the fastest century by an Indian in Youth cricket with a 58-ball century against Australia. List of Players with Most Sixes in Youth ODIs Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) – 41 sixes (10 matches) Unmukt Chand (India) – 38 sixes (21 matches) Zawad Abrar (Bangladesh) – 35 sixes (24 matches) Shahzaib Khan (Pakistan) – 31 sixes (24 matches) Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) – 30 sixes (27 matches)

Vaibhav hit his 39th six in Youth ODIs, breaking the previous record held by Unmukt Chand, who had 38 sixes in 21 matches. Vaibhav reached this record in just 10 innings, showcasing his power-hitting abilities.

India U19 vs Australia U19: Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks record for most sixes in Youth ODIs

The Shreyas Iyer-led India A will take on Australia A in the first of two unofficial Test matches starting from on Tuesday (September 16) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This four-day game is crucial for several Indian players, as many are trying for their comeback to main Test team. Shreyas Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal will look to hit the ground running to make a strong start for their comeback to the national team, while Abhimanyu Easwaran will be looking to capitalise on the opportunity to push for his long-awaited Test debut. A big score against a strong Australian side could boost his chances.&nbsp;All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is back from an injury, is also in focus as he looks to prove his fitness. While, Dhruv Jurel will serve as vice-captain and will handle wicketkeeping duties. On the Australian side, 19-year-old Sam Konstas is one to watch after his attacking performances against India in the last Test series. Off-spinner Todd Murphy will be another key player, having taken 14 wickets during Australia’s 2023 tour of India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-2025-check-when-was-the-last-time-an-anthem-howler-made-headlines-au-s-vs-eng-champions-trophy-jalebi-baby-1757922392109">Asia Cup 2025: Check when was the last time an anthem howler made headlines?</a>&nbsp;The first game will start from September 16 to19, followed by the second and final unofficial Test at the same venue from September 23 to 26. After that, the two sides will play a three-match one-day series, with Rajat Patidar leading India A in the opening game and Tilak Varma captaining the next two ODIs.<h2>Australia A vs India A, 1st Test, Live streaming details&nbsp;</h2><h3>When and where will the Australia A vs India A, 1st unofficial Test be played?</h3>The Australia A vs India A, 1st unofficial Test will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow from September 16 to 19, starting at 9:30am IST.<h3>Where will the Australia A vs India A, 1st unofficial Test be telecast and live streamed in India?</h3>The Australia A vs India A, 1st unofficial Test will not have a live telecast or streaming in India.<h3>Australia A vs India A, 1st unofficial Test - Squads</h3>Australia A: Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Aaron Hardie, Campbell Kellaway, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Fergus O’Neill, Oliver Peake, Josh Philippe, Corey Rocchiccioli and Liam Scott &nbsp;India A: Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhimanyu Easwaran, N. Jagadeesan (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (vc/wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Harsh Dubey, Ayush Badoni, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed, Manav Sutha and Yash Thakur&nbsp;Have a look at the live streaming details, squads, and match information for the first unofficial Test between India A and Australia A in Lucknow.

Have a look at the live streaming details, squads, and match information for the first unofficial Test between India A and Australia A in Lucknow.

The Shreyas Iyer-led India A will take on Australia A in the first of two unofficial Test matches starting from on Tuesday (September 16) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This four-day game is crucial for several Indian players, as many are trying for their comeback to main Test team. Shreyas Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal will look to hit the ground running to make a strong start for their comeback to the national team, while Abhimanyu Easwaran will be looking to capitalise on the opportunity to push for his long-awaited Test debut. A big score against a strong Australian side could boost his chances. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is back from an injury, is also in focus as he looks to prove his fitness. While, Dhruv Jurel will serve as vice-captain and will handle wicketkeeping duties. On the Australian side, 19-year-old Sam Konstas is one to watch after his attacking performances against India in the last Test series. Off-spinner Todd Murphy will be another key player, having taken 14 wickets during Australia’s 2023 tour of India. Also Read - Asia Cup 2025: Check when was the last time an anthem howler made headlines? The first game will start from September 16 to19, followed by the second and final unofficial Test at the same venue from September 23 to 26. After that, the two sides will play a three-match one-day series, with Rajat Patidar leading India A in the opening game and Tilak Varma captaining the next two ODIs. Australia A vs India A, 1st Test, Live streaming details When and where will the Australia A vs India A, 1st unofficial Test be played? The Australia A vs India A, 1st unofficial Test will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow from September 16 to 19, starting at 9:30am IST. Where will the Australia A vs India A, 1st unofficial Test be telecast and live streamed in India? The Australia A vs India A, 1st unofficial Test will not have a live telecast or streaming in India. Australia A vs India A, 1st unofficial Test - Squads Australia A: Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Aaron Hardie, Campbell Kellaway, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Fergus O’Neill, Oliver Peake, Josh Philippe, Corey Rocchiccioli and Liam Scott India A: Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhimanyu Easwaran, N. Jagadeesan (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (vc/wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Harsh Dubey, Ayush Badoni, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed, Manav Sutha and Yash Thakur Have a look at the live streaming details, squads, and match information for the first unofficial Test between India A and Australia A in Lucknow.

Have a look at the live streaming details, squads, and match information for the first unofficial Test between India A and Australia A in Lucknow.

India A vs Australia A, 1st unofficial Test live streaming: When and where to watch live in India

Speculation that either Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli might play in the One-Day series against Australia A ended on Sunday (September 14) after the BCCI announced the squad without either of the two senior batters. India's young gun, Rajat Patidar, will captain the A side in the opening match on September 30, while Tilak Varma will lead the team in the last two matches on October 3 and 5, respectively. All three games are scheduled to take place in Kanpur.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, all of whom are currently part of India's 2025 Asia Cup squad, will miss the first match of the series due to national commitments, but will rejoin the team for the final two Australia A games.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-w-vs-aus-w-1st-odi-smriti-mandhana-pratika-rawal-break-most-runs-by-a-openers-in-a-year-25-year-old-record-ahead-of-women-s-world-cup-1757849011184">IND-W vs AUS-W, 1st ODI: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal break THIS 25-year-old record ahead of Women's World Cup</a>&nbsp;The One-Day series will come after two four-day matches in Lucknow (starting from September 16). It will also be India-A’s first 50-over match in the last two years.<h3>Fixtures:</h3><ul><li>1st ODI: September 30, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST</li><li>2nd ODI: October 3, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST</li><li>3rd ODI: October 5, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST</li></ul><h3>India A squad for the 1st ODI against Australia A</h3>Rajat Patidar (captain), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (wk), Priyansh Arya and Simarjeet Singh&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shreyas-iyer-named-india-a-captain-for-four-day-games-against-touring-australia-a-check-schedule-1757153960282">Shreyas Iyer named India-A captain for four-day games against touring Australia-A; check schedule</a><h3>India A squad for 2nd and 3rd ODIs against Australia A</h3>Tilak Varma (capt), Rajat Patidar (vice-capt), Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (wk), Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh

The BCCI has announced the India A squad for the upcoming one-day series against Australia A. However, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are both missing from the team.

Speculation that either Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli might play in the One-Day series against Australia A ended on Sunday (September 14) after the BCCI announced the squad without either of the two senior batters. India's young gun, Rajat Patidar, will captain the A side in the opening match on September 30, while Tilak Varma will lead the team in the last two matches on October 3 and 5, respectively. All three games are scheduled to take place in Kanpur. Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, all of whom are currently part of India's 2025 Asia Cup squad, will miss the first match of the series due to national commitments, but will rejoin the team for the final two Australia A games. Also Read - IND-W vs AUS-W, 1st ODI: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal break THIS 25-year-old record ahead of Women's World Cup The One-Day series will come after two four-day matches in Lucknow (starting from September 16). It will also be India-A’s first 50-over match in the last two years. Fixtures: 1st ODI: September 30, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST 2nd ODI: October 3, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST 3rd ODI: October 5, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST India A squad for the 1st ODI against Australia A Rajat Patidar (captain), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (wk), Priyansh Arya and Simarjeet Singh Also Read - Shreyas Iyer named India-A captain for four-day games against touring Australia-A; check schedule India A squad for 2nd and 3rd ODIs against Australia A Tilak Varma (capt), Rajat Patidar (vice-capt), Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (wk), Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh

The BCCI has announced the India A squad for the upcoming One-Day series against Australia A. However, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are both missing from the team.

BCCI announces India A squad for Australia A ODIs; Kohli, Rohit rested, RCB star player named captain

Shreyas Iyer is back in the mix in Indian Cricket after being left out of the Asia Cup 2025 squad, as the BCCI named him the India-A captain for two four-day games against Australia-A in Lucknow, starting Tuesday (Sep 16). Nitish Kumar Reddy, who suffered a knee injury during India’s previous Test tour (against England), has also been included in the 15-man squad. Keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is Iyer’s deputy, while star opener KL Rahul and top seamer Mohammed Siraj are also named, but for the second game only; however, the BCCI release hasn’t mentioned who they would replace.&nbsp;Besides these first-team players, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan and Abhimanyu Easwaran – all part of the Anderson-Tendulkar five-match series, which India drew 2-2, have also been included, while spare keeper-batter N Jagadeesan, who replaced injured Rishabh Pant in the squad for the final Test, is also picked.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/team-india-kicks-off-asia-cup-2025-campaign-with-first-training-session-in-dubai-1757087738381">Team India kicks off Asia Cup 2025 campaign with first training session in Dubai</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Iyer's return to the red-ball setup also boosts his chances of making a comeback to the Test side, with the home season starting shortly after the conclusion of the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. The batting mainstay last played a Test for India against England at Vizag in 2024. Although he remains in the tight scheme of things for the away Australia ODI series (in mid-October), his performance could push his case for a recall in the T20I side too, considering next year’s home T20 World Cup.<h3>Reddy’s return a win for India</h3>Reddy emerged as the top emerging all-format all-rounder for India, having played and impressed on two away tours (Down Under and in the UK). On Saturday (Sep 5), he bowled extended spells to left-handed Sudharsan at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides, Delhi and Lucknow Super Giants (in the IPL) batter Ayush Badoni, who smashed a cracking double hundred against East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, has also been rewarded with a call-up.&nbsp; &nbsp;While Chennai Super Kings quick Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Thakur and Gurnoor Brar are among the other seamers, Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey and Tanush Kotian offer spin bowling options to Iyer. &nbsp;The first four-day game begins on September 16, with the second one starting on the 23rd. &nbsp;Here is India-A squad for the Australia series –&nbsp; &nbsp;Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran, N Jagadeesan (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (vice-captain, wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Harsh Dubey, Ayush Badoni, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed, Manav Suthar, Yash Thakur, KL Rahul*, Mohammed Siraj* * only for the second match

Despite making headlines in the T20 setup as a captain and a batter, the selectors ignored him for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2025. 

Shreyas Iyer is back in the mix in Indian Cricket after being left out of the Asia Cup 2025 squad, as the BCCI named him the India-A captain for two four-day games against Australia-A in Lucknow, starting Tuesday (Sep 16). Nitish Kumar Reddy, who suffered a knee injury during India’s previous Test tour (against England), has also been included in the 15-man squad. Keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is Iyer’s deputy, while star opener KL Rahul and top seamer Mohammed Siraj are also named, but for the second game only; however, the BCCI release hasn’t mentioned who they would replace. Besides these first-team players, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan and Abhimanyu Easwaran – all part of the Anderson-Tendulkar five-match series, which India drew 2-2, have also been included, while spare keeper-batter N Jagadeesan, who replaced injured Rishabh Pant in the squad for the final Test, is also picked. Also read | Team India kicks off Asia Cup 2025 campaign with first training session in Dubai Meanwhile, Iyer's return to the red-ball setup also boosts his chances of making a comeback to the Test side, with the home season starting shortly after the conclusion of the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. The batting mainstay last played a Test for India against England at Vizag in 2024. Although he remains in the tight scheme of things for the away Australia ODI series (in mid-October), his performance could push his case for a recall in the T20I side too, considering next year’s home T20 World Cup. Reddy’s return a win for India Reddy emerged as the top emerging all-format all-rounder for India, having played and impressed on two away tours (Down Under and in the UK). On Saturday (Sep 5), he bowled extended spells to left-handed Sudharsan at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Besides, Delhi and Lucknow Super Giants (in the IPL) batter Ayush Badoni, who smashed a cracking double hundred against East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, has also been rewarded with a call-up. While Chennai Super Kings quick Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Thakur and Gurnoor Brar are among the other seamers, Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey and Tanush Kotian offer spin bowling options to Iyer. The first four-day game begins on September 16, with the second one starting on the 23rd. Here is India-A squad for the Australia series – Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran, N Jagadeesan (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (vice-captain, wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Harsh Dubey, Ayush Badoni, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed, Manav Suthar, Yash Thakur, KL Rahul*, Mohammed Siraj* * only for the second match

Despite making headlines in the T20 setup as a captain and a batter, the selectors ignored him for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2025.&nbsp;

Shreyas Iyer named India-A captain for four-day games against touring Australia-A; check schedule

India’s KL Rahul had yet another bad day at the office on Thursday (Nov 7) after he failed to make the most of his chances in the second unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A. On Day 1 of the game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Rahul was dismissed for 4, potentially killing his chances for a place in the Playing XI during the official series that kickstarts on November 22. On the other hand, Dhruv Jurel made the most of the chance&nbsp;and&nbsp;smashed 80 runs despite India A getting bowled out for 161.&nbsp;

<h2>Rahul fails yet again</h2>

Rahul had been in the news having faced criticism lately and being released by his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). However, his latest failure has added more woes after he gave&nbsp;away his wicket to Aussie pacer Scott Boland. When Rahul was dismissed, India were 9/3 and were later reduced to 11/4 as the batters failed to make their mark. Rahul was under scrutiny for a while having scored only 12 runs in his only Test match against New Zealand.

On the other hand, top domestic performers Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan also failed to break the duck as Indian batters struggled big time. None of India’s top four batters were unable to reach double figures with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (4) also proving unable to tackle the Aussie bowling onslaught.

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The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s.

<h2>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India-Australia series) Schedule</h2>

1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth

2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide

3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane

4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne

5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

India’s KL Rahul had yet another bad day at the office on Thursday (Nov 7) after he failed to make the most of his chances in the second unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A.

India’s KL Rahul had yet another bad day at the office on Thursday (Nov 7) after he failed to make the most of his chances in the second unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A. On Day 1 of the game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Rahul was dismissed for 4, potentially killing his chances for a place in the Playing XI during the official series that kickstarts on November 22. On the other hand, Dhruv Jurel made the most of the chance and smashed 80 runs despite India A getting bowled out for 161. Rahul fails yet again Rahul had been in the news having faced criticism lately and being released by his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). However, his latest failure has added more woes after he gave away his wicket to Aussie pacer Scott Boland. When Rahul was dismissed, India were 9/3 and were later reduced to 11/4 as the batters failed to make their mark. Rahul was under scrutiny for a while having scored only 12 runs in his only Test match against New Zealand. On the other hand, top domestic performers Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan also failed to break the duck as Indian batters struggled big time. None of India’s top four batters were unable to reach double figures with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (4) also proving unable to tackle the Aussie bowling onslaught. ALSO READ | WI vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Alzarri clashes with captain Hope over field placement, marches out in anger - WATCH The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India-Australia series) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth 2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

India tour of Australia: KL Rahul fails to deliver for India A as struggles continue for veteran batter

Former Australia opener David Warner reignited India A's ball tampering controversy, by saying that Cricket Australia (CA) brushed aside the whole incident in a flash ahead of India's tour Down Under. Speaking to the reporters in Sydney before India's tour of Australia, which commences&nbsp;later this month on Nov 22 in Perth, Warner feels the board should release an official statement on what exactly transpired on the final day of the first tour game (won by Australia A by seven wickets in Mackay).

Australia A's victory was overshadowed by the ball-tampering controversy, which took place on the final day when Shawn Craig insisted on changing the red ball due to visible scratch marks and blamed&nbsp;the&nbsp;India A players. This led to a heated exchange between the Indian players and the umpires&nbsp;where Craig was heard saying via stump microphones, "You scratch it, we change the ball. There will be no more discussion, let’s play. This is not a discussion, you will be playing with that ball."

India A wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan expressed his discontent&nbsp;and even called it "a very stupid decision." To this, he was sternly warned by Craig that he would be reported for dissent, stating, "Excuse me. You'll be on report for dissent. That's inappropriate behaviour. It is because of your actions we changed the ball."

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<h2>WARNER REACTS&nbsp;</h2>

Warner has called for a follow-up on the incident, according to the&nbsp;Morning Herald.

The former cricketer said, after being appointed Sydney Thunder's captain in upcoming Big Bash League (BBL),&nbsp;"I think the ultimate decision’s with CA, isn’t it? I think they’ve obviously squashed it as fast as they could, given that India’s coming out here this summer. But if the umpires deem that something happened, then I’m sure there’ll be a follow-up and I think the umpires or the match referee should be standing here answering those questions."

"I think the match referee should be coming out and addressing his own staff, who are the umpires, and if they’re sticking by the umpire’s decisions, then you’ve got to stand up for that. I think that’s obviously a statement that CA probably need to release."

<h2>DID INDIA A PLAYERS TAMPER WITH THE BALL?</h2>

On the final day of the warm-up encounter,&nbsp;match referee's report came out which explained&nbsp;that the ball was changed due to deterioration and not&nbsp;because of any actions by the India A players. Further, it also mentioned that both teams&nbsp;captains and managers were informed of the decision&nbsp;and no further action would be taken against Kishan or any other player.

Notably, Warner was the mastermind when Australia were involved in the ball-tampering scandal during their tour of South Africa, comprising four Tests, in early 2018. It led to his, then captain Steve Smith and opener Cameron Bancroft's suspensions. Due to that incident, Warner had a captaincy ban, which got lifted recently as he will lead&nbsp;in the BBL&nbsp;2024-25 season.

Meanwhile, India's tour of Australia starts on Nov 22 in Perth. It is a five-match series, which will conclude early next year.

Former Australia opener David Warner reignited India A's ball tampering controversy, by saying that Cricket Australia (CA) brushed aside the whole incident in a flash ahead of India's tour Down Under.

Former Australia opener David Warner reignited India A's ball tampering controversy, by saying that Cricket Australia (CA) brushed aside the whole incident in a flash ahead of India's tour Down Under. Speaking to the reporters in Sydney before India's tour of Australia, which commences later this month on Nov 22 in Perth, Warner feels the board should release an official statement on what exactly transpired on the final day of the first tour game (won by Australia A by seven wickets in Mackay). Australia A's victory was overshadowed by the ball-tampering controversy, which took place on the final day when Shawn Craig insisted on changing the red ball due to visible scratch marks and blamed the India A players. This led to a heated exchange between the Indian players and the umpires where Craig was heard saying via stump microphones, "You scratch it, we change the ball. There will be no more discussion, let’s play. This is not a discussion, you will be playing with that ball." India A wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan expressed his discontent and even called it "a very stupid decision." To this, he was sternly warned by Craig that he would be reported for dissent, stating, "Excuse me. You'll be on report for dissent. That's inappropriate behaviour. It is because of your actions we changed the ball." Also read: Gautam Gambhir went against team management, defied Rahul Dravid's 'pitch theory' during NZ Tests: Report WARNER REACTS Warner has called for a follow-up on the incident, according to the Morning Herald. The former cricketer said, after being appointed Sydney Thunder's captain in upcoming Big Bash League (BBL), "I think the ultimate decision’s with CA, isn’t it? I think they’ve obviously squashed it as fast as they could, given that India’s coming out here this summer. But if the umpires deem that something happened, then I’m sure there’ll be a follow-up and I think the umpires or the match referee should be standing here answering those questions." "I think the match referee should be coming out and addressing his own staff, who are the umpires, and if they’re sticking by the umpire’s decisions, then you’ve got to stand up for that. I think that’s obviously a statement that CA probably need to release." DID INDIA A PLAYERS TAMPER WITH THE BALL? On the final day of the warm-up encounter, match referee's report came out which explained that the ball was changed due to deterioration and not because of any actions by the India A players. Further, it also mentioned that both teams captains and managers were informed of the decision and no further action would be taken against Kishan or any other player. Notably, Warner was the mastermind when Australia were involved in the ball-tampering scandal during their tour of South Africa, comprising four Tests, in early 2018. It led to his, then captain Steve Smith and opener Cameron Bancroft's suspensions. Due to that incident, Warner had a captaincy ban, which got lifted recently as he will lead in the BBL 2024-25 season. Meanwhile, India's tour of Australia starts on Nov 22 in Perth. It is a five-match series, which will conclude early next year.

CA squashed it quickly: David Warner on India A's ball tampering controversy, asks board to release statement

The action in India’s tour of Australia 2020-21 will now move to the four-match Test series after the successful completion of the ODI and T20I series. The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence from December 17 with the pink-ball Test. Preparations for the much-awaited day-night Test is already running in full flow and the Indian team is scheduled to play a practice match against Australia A, under the lights with the pink ball.&nbsp;

However, India A might be without Virat Kohli in the pink-ball warm-up match with the Indian skipper expected to rest. Kohli has been playing continuous cricket since the IPL 2020 began and didn’t miss a single match in the white-ball matches against Australia.&nbsp;

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India are expected to field players from the Test squad, who were also part of the limited-overs series but Kohli has hinted he might not be a part of the match.

After the completion of the third T20I, Kohli said he would only take part in the match if his body allows doing so. He said that playing for a specific part of the match is not his thing and will only play the full game if the physios give him clearance.&nbsp;

"I will wake up tomorrow and see if I can play the tour match. Playing it on and off is not my thing and I like to play the full game. I will talk to our physio and then decide on my participation," he said on Tuesday (December 8).

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Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are confirmed to participate in the pink-ball warm-up match against Australia A after getting adequate rest in the white-ball encounters. If Kohli misses out, then Ajinkya Rahane is expected to continue to lead the side.&nbsp;

The second first-class match between India A and Australia A will kick off on December 11. The match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The action in India’s tour of Australia 2020-21 will now move to the four-match Test series after the successful completion of the ODI and T20I series. The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence from December 17 with the pink-ball Test.

The action in India’s tour of Australia 2020-21 will now move to the four-match Test series after the successful completion of the ODI and T20I series. The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence from December 17 with the pink-ball Test. Preparations for the much-awaited day-night Test is already running in full flow and the Indian team is scheduled to play a practice match against Australia A, under the lights with the pink ball. However, India A might be without Virat Kohli in the pink-ball warm-up match with the Indian skipper expected to rest. Kohli has been playing continuous cricket since the IPL 2020 began and didn’t miss a single match in the white-ball matches against Australia. ALSO READ: BCCI bosses Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah to continue as Supreme Court lists next hearing in January India are expected to field players from the Test squad, who were also part of the limited-overs series but Kohli has hinted he might not be a part of the match. After the completion of the third T20I, Kohli said he would only take part in the match if his body allows doing so. He said that playing for a specific part of the match is not his thing and will only play the full game if the physios give him clearance. "I will wake up tomorrow and see if I can play the tour match. Playing it on and off is not my thing and I like to play the full game. I will talk to our physio and then decide on my participation," he said on Tuesday (December 8). ALSO READ: IPL overshadows coronavirus, tops list of most trending search on Google India in 2020 Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are confirmed to participate in the pink-ball warm-up match against Australia A after getting adequate rest in the white-ball encounters. If Kohli misses out, then Ajinkya Rahane is expected to continue to lead the side. The second first-class match between India A and Australia A will kick off on December 11. The match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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