India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been outstanding in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against Australia. The pacer has also overtaken Kapil Dev's record of 51 wickets Down Under to become India's finest bowler ever in Australia. With 21 wickets in three Tests played so far, Bumrah now has 53 Test wickets in Australia - the most for any Indian bowler.

Bumrah's performance has been praised not only by Indian cricketers but Aussies as well with former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting calling him the&nbsp;'best right now.'

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"I think he is definitely India's greatest fast bowler," said Ponting about Bumrah as reported by news agency AFP. "In T20 cricket, one-day cricket and Test match cricket, he's clearly the best right now," he added.

"Jasprit is probably going to go down as one of the greatest&nbsp;fast bowlers to play the game," said Travis Head, who has been India's tormentor in the series so far with the bat.

It is thanks to Bumrah that India are very much alive in the series despite a poor show by the batters. The pacer, in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, led India in the first Test of the series in Perth and helped India win the Test by 295 runs.

It was Bumrah's menacing spell on the first day of the Test in Perth after India were bowled out for a paltry 150 that helped the visitors be in the position of advantage.

India went on to win the match and&nbsp;led the series 1-0 going into the second Test in Adelaide where Bumrah couldn't get much support from other bowlers and India lost the match.

The pacer was back to his best in the third Test with another five-for before helping India avoid the follow-on with the bat in the rain-affected Test.

The five-Test series now stands equal at 1-1 with two more games left to play.

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been outstanding in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against Australia. The pacer has also overtaken Kapil Dev's record of 51 wickets Down Under to become India's finest bowler ever in Australia.

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been outstanding in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against Australia. The pacer has also overtaken Kapil Dev's record of 51 wickets Down Under to become India's finest bowler ever in Australia. With 21 wickets in three Tests played so far, Bumrah now has 53 Test wickets in Australia - the most for any Indian bowler. Bumrah's performance has been praised not only by Indian cricketers but Aussies as well with former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting calling him the 'best right now.' Also Read: He could have said, 'I am....': Sunil Gavaskar critical of R Ashwin's sudden international retirement "I think he is definitely India's greatest fast bowler," said Ponting about Bumrah as reported by news agency AFP. "In T20 cricket, one-day cricket and Test match cricket, he's clearly the best right now," he added. "Jasprit is probably going to go down as one of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game," said Travis Head, who has been India's tormentor in the series so far with the bat. It is thanks to Bumrah that India are very much alive in the series despite a poor show by the batters. The pacer, in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, led India in the first Test of the series in Perth and helped India win the Test by 295 runs. It was Bumrah's menacing spell on the first day of the Test in Perth after India were bowled out for a paltry 150 that helped the visitors be in the position of advantage. India went on to win the match and led the series 1-0 going into the second Test in Adelaide where Bumrah couldn't get much support from other bowlers and India lost the match. The pacer was back to his best in the third Test with another five-for before helping India avoid the follow-on with the bat in the rain-affected Test. The five-Test series now stands equal at 1-1 with two more games left to play.

BGT 2024-25: 'India's greatest fast bowler,' Aussies in awe of Jasprit Bumrah

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India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been outstanding in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against Australia. The pacer has also overtaken Kapil Dev's record of 51 wickets Down Under to become India's finest bowler ever in Australia. With 21 wickets in three Tests played so far, Bumrah now has 53 Test wickets in Australia - the most for any Indian bowler.
Bumrah's performance has been praised not only by Indian cricketers but Aussies as well with former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting calling him the 'best right now.'
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"I think he is definitely India's greatest fast bowler," said Ponting about Bumrah as reported by news agency AFP. "In T20 cricket, one-day cricket and Test match cricket, he's clearly the best right now," he added.
"Jasprit is probably going to go down as one of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game," said Travis Head, who has been India's tormentor in the series so far with the bat.
It is thanks to Bumrah that India are very much alive in the series despite a poor show by the batters. The pacer, in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, led India in the first Test of the series in Perth and helped India win the Test by 295 runs.
It was Bumrah's menacing spell on the first day of the Test in Perth after India were bowled out for a paltry 150 that helped the visitors be in the position of advantage.
India went on to win the match and led the series 1-0 going into the second Test in Adelaide where Bumrah couldn't get much support from other bowlers and India lost the match.
The pacer was back to his best in the third Test with another five-for before helping India avoid the follow-on with the bat in the rain-affected Test.
The five-Test series now stands equal at 1-1 with two more games left to play.

It is thanks to Bumrah that India are very much alive in the series despite a poor show by the batters. The pacer, in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, led India in the first Test of the series in Perth and helped India win the Test by 295 runs.



Australia India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been outstanding in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against Australia. The pacer has also overtaken Kapil Dev's record of 51 wickets Down Under to become India's finest bowler ever in Australia. With 21 wickets in three Tests played so far, Bumrah now has 53 Test wickets in Australia - the most for any Indian bowler. Bumrah's performance has been praised not only by Indian cricketers but Aussies as well with former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting calling him the 'best right now.' Also Read: He could have said, 'I am....': Sunil Gavaskar critical of R Ashwin's sudden international retirement "I think he is definitely India's greatest fast bowler," said Ponting about Bumrah as reported by news agency AFP. "In T20 cricket, one-day cricket and Test match cricket, he's clearly the best right now," he added. "Jasprit is probably going to go down as one of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game," said Travis Head, who has been India's tormentor in the series so far with the bat. It is thanks to Bumrah that India are very much alive in the series despite a poor show by the batters. The pacer, in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, led India in the first Test of the series in Perth and helped India win the Test by 295 runs. It was Bumrah's menacing spell on the first day of the Test in Perth after India were bowled out for a paltry 150 that helped the visitors be in the position of advantage. India went on to win the match and led the series 1-0 going into the second Test in Adelaide where Bumrah couldn't get much support from other bowlers and India lost the match. The pacer was back to his best in the third Test with another five-for before helping India avoid the follow-on with the bat in the rain-affected Test. The five-Test series now stands equal at 1-1 with two more games left to play.

Brisbane, Australia
India’s bid to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) is now in a “must-win” territory after their latest draw against Australia at Gabba on Wednesday (Dec 18). The draw at Gabba leaves Rohit Sharma and Co in third spot and will now have to win at least one of their remaining two matches in the current cycle. Australia on the other hand sit second despite the draw but will have to be at their best for the remaining contests to avoid elimination from the race to the final, which takes place at Lord’s in June 2025.
<h2>India in ‘must-win’ territory</h2>
The latest draw in Gabba leaves India with a win percentage (PCT) of 55.88 as they occupy the third spot while Australia, currently in second have a PCT of 58.89. With just two matches remaining in the WTC cycle, India must win at least one of their matches to qualify for the WTC final. However, a defeat in either match will see them leave their fate out of their own hands.
<h2>What are India’s equations to qualify for the WTC final?</h2>
India have to win at least one remaining match against Australia, which gives them a better chance to fight for a place in the final in WTC. A draw coupled with a win will see India pocket the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1, but in this case, they will need a favour from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka should draw at least one of the two matches against Australia which will India qualify for the final.
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<ol>
<li>If India wins BGT 3-1, then India will qualify for the WTC final</li>
<li>If India wins BGT 2-1, then Sri Lanka needs to draw or win at least one match against Australia</li>
<li>If India draw BGT 1-1, then Sri Lanka must draw or win at least one of their matches against Australia</li>
<li>If India draw BGT 2-2, then Sri Lanka must draw or win at least one of their matches against Australia</li>
</ol>
Any other result apart from the above equations will see India miss out on the WTC final at Lord’s in June 2025.
*Note: All calculations are done considering there is no points deduction for slow overrate.

The draw at Gabba leaves Rohit Sharma and Co in third spot and will now have to win at least one of their remaining two matches in the current cycle. Australia on the other hand sit second despite the draw but will have to be at their best for the remaining contests to avoid elimination from the race to the final, which takes place at Lord’s in June 2025.



Brisbane, Australia India’s bid to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) is now in a “must-win” territory after their latest draw against Australia at Gabba on Wednesday (Dec 18). The draw at Gabba leaves Rohit Sharma and Co in third spot and will now have to win at least one of their remaining two matches in the current cycle. Australia on the other hand sit second despite the draw but will have to be at their best for the remaining contests to avoid elimination from the race to the final, which takes place at Lord’s in June 2025. India in ‘must-win’ territory The latest draw in Gabba leaves India with a win percentage (PCT) of 55.88 as they occupy the third spot while Australia, currently in second have a PCT of 58.89. With just two matches remaining in the WTC cycle, India must win at least one of their matches to qualify for the WTC final. However, a defeat in either match will see them leave their fate out of their own hands. What are India’s equations to qualify for the WTC final? India have to win at least one remaining match against Australia, which gives them a better chance to fight for a place in the final in WTC. A draw coupled with a win will see India pocket the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1, but in this case, they will need a favour from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka should draw at least one of the two matches against Australia which will India qualify for the final. ALSO READ | Mitchell Santner takes over as new white-ball captain of New Zealand If India wins BGT 3-1, then India will qualify for the WTC final If India wins BGT 2-1, then Sri Lanka needs to draw or win at least one match against Australia If India draw BGT 1-1, then Sri Lanka must draw or win at least one of their matches against Australia If India draw BGT 2-2, then Sri Lanka must draw or win at least one of their matches against Australia Any other result apart from the above equations will see India miss out on the WTC final at Lord’s in June 2025. *Note: All calculations are done considering there is no points deduction for slow overrate.

WTC Standings: Gabba draw puts India in 'must-win' territory ahead of Boxing Day Test

Brisbane, Australia
The Gabba Test match between India and Australia ended in a draw after rain played spoilsport on Day 5 of the contest. With Australia declaring at 89/7 in their second innings and setting a 275-run target for India, players from both camps decided to shake hands with no play taking place in the overcast conditions of Gabba post-tea session. As a result, the series stays at 1-1 with the next Test match to take place in Melbourne starting on Dec 26.
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With India needing 275 runs to win the Gabba Test, the rain was once again the highlight reel of Day 5 before the stumps were called. Interestingly, India started the day with the bat as Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep added eight more runs before the latter was dismissed by Travis Head.
With a lead of 185 runs, Australia came out to bat as they looked to make a good start to their innings. However, Bumrah was on the money for the visitors and scalped the wickets of Usman Khawaja (8) and Marnus Labuschagne (1) which saw him break Kapil’s record for most wickets.
Kapil had 51 wickets in 11 matches while Anil Kumble bagged 49 wickets in 10 matches during their tours Down Under.
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The early wickets saw Australia suffer a batting meltdown as they lost seven wickets. Before declaring on 89, Aussie batters were all over the place, as Bumrah ended with figures of 18/3, while Akash Deep (28/2) and Mohammed Siraj (36/2) were also amongst the wicket-takers.
Pat Cummins was the top scorer with 22 off 10 while Alex Carey (20) and Travis Head (17) were the only other batters to get into double figures.
<h2>Ashwin calls time on career</h2>
After the match, legendary all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin called time on his illustrious career and bowed out on a high. The 2011 World Cup winner retired with a tally of 537 Test wickets in 106 matches while also scoring 3503 runs. He scored six hundreds in the format and was India’s most reliable all-rounder for over a decade.

With Australia declaring at 89/7 in their second innings and setting a 275-run target for India, players from both camps decided to shake hands with no play taking place in the overcast conditions of Gabba post-tea session. As a result, the series stays at 1-1 with the next Test match to take place in Melbourne starting on Dec 26.



Brisbane, Australia The Gabba Test match between India and Australia ended in a draw after rain played spoilsport on Day 5 of the contest. With Australia declaring at 89/7 in their second innings and setting a 275-run target for India, players from both camps decided to shake hands with no play taking place in the overcast conditions of Gabba post-tea session. As a result, the series stays at 1-1 with the next Test match to take place in Melbourne starting on Dec 26. The play has been abandoned in Brisbane and the match is drawn. After the Third Test, the series is evenly poised at 1-1 Scorecard - https://t.co/dcdiT9NAoa#TeamIndia | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GvfzHXcvoG — BCCI (@BCCI) December 18, 2024 × Gabba Test ends in a draw With India needing 275 runs to win the Gabba Test, the rain was once again the highlight reel of Day 5 before the stumps were called. Interestingly, India started the day with the bat as Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep added eight more runs before the latter was dismissed by Travis Head. With a lead of 185 runs, Australia came out to bat as they looked to make a good start to their innings. However, Bumrah was on the money for the visitors and scalped the wickets of Usman Khawaja (8) and Marnus Labuschagne (1) which saw him break Kapil’s record for most wickets. Kapil had 51 wickets in 11 matches while Anil Kumble bagged 49 wickets in 10 matches during their tours Down Under. ALSO READ | Mitchell Santner takes over as new white-ball captain of New Zealand The early wickets saw Australia suffer a batting meltdown as they lost seven wickets. Before declaring on 89, Aussie batters were all over the place, as Bumrah ended with figures of 18/3, while Akash Deep (28/2) and Mohammed Siraj (36/2) were also amongst the wicket-takers. Pat Cummins was the top scorer with 22 off 10 while Alex Carey (20) and Travis Head (17) were the only other batters to get into double figures. Ashwin calls time on career After the match, legendary all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin called time on his illustrious career and bowed out on a high. The 2011 World Cup winner retired with a tally of 537 Test wickets in 106 matches while also scoring 3503 runs. He scored six hundreds in the format and was India’s most reliable all-rounder for over a decade.

BGT 2024/25: Gabba Test ends in a draw after rain plays spoilsport on Day 5

India’s bid to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) is now in a “must-win” territory after their latest draw against Australia at Gabba on Wednesday (Dec 18). The draw at Gabba leaves Rohit Sharma and Co in third spot and will now have to win at least one of their remaining two matches in the current cycle. Australia on the other hand sit second despite the draw but will have to be at their best for the remaining contests to avoid elimination from the race to the final, which takes place at Lord’s in June 2025.

<h2>India in ‘must-win’ territory</h2>

The latest draw in Gabba leaves India with a win percentage (PCT) of 55.88 as they occupy the third spot while Australia, currently in second have a PCT of 58.89. With just two matches remaining in the WTC cycle, India must win at least one of their matches to qualify for the WTC final. However, a defeat in either match will see them leave their fate out of their own hands.

<h2>What are India’s equations to qualify for the WTC final?</h2>

India have to win at least one remaining match against Australia, which gives them a better chance to fight for a place in the final in WTC. A draw coupled with a win will see India pocket the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1, but in this case, they will need a favour from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka should draw at least one of the two matches against Australia which will India qualify for the final.

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<ol>
	<li>If India wins BGT 3-1, then India will qualify for the WTC final</li>
	<li>If India wins BGT 2-1, then Sri Lanka needs to draw or win at least one match against Australia</li>
	<li>If India draw BGT 1-1, then Sri Lanka must draw or win at least one of their matches against Australia</li>
	<li>If India draw BGT 2-2, then Sri Lanka must draw or win at least one of their matches against Australia</li>
</ol>

Any other result apart from the above equations will see India miss out on the WTC final at Lord’s in June 2025.

*Note: All calculations are done considering there is no points deduction for slow overrate.

India’s bid to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) is now in a “must-win” territory after their latest draw against Australia at Gabba on Wednesday (Dec 18).

India’s bid to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) is now in a “must-win” territory after their latest draw against Australia at Gabba on Wednesday (Dec 18). The draw at Gabba leaves Rohit Sharma and Co in third spot and will now have to win at least one of their remaining two matches in the current cycle. Australia on the other hand sit second despite the draw but will have to be at their best for the remaining contests to avoid elimination from the race to the final, which takes place at Lord’s in June 2025. India in ‘must-win’ territory The latest draw in Gabba leaves India with a win percentage (PCT) of 55.88 as they occupy the third spot while Australia, currently in second have a PCT of 58.89. With just two matches remaining in the WTC cycle, India must win at least one of their matches to qualify for the WTC final. However, a defeat in either match will see them leave their fate out of their own hands. What are India’s equations to qualify for the WTC final? India have to win at least one remaining match against Australia, which gives them a better chance to fight for a place in the final in WTC. A draw coupled with a win will see India pocket the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1, but in this case, they will need a favour from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka should draw at least one of the two matches against Australia which will India qualify for the final. ALSO READ | Mitchell Santner takes over as new white-ball captain of New Zealand If India wins BGT 3-1, then India will qualify for the WTC final If India wins BGT 2-1, then Sri Lanka needs to draw or win at least one match against Australia If India draw BGT 1-1, then Sri Lanka must draw or win at least one of their matches against Australia If India draw BGT 2-2, then Sri Lanka must draw or win at least one of their matches against Australia Any other result apart from the above equations will see India miss out on the WTC final at Lord’s in June 2025. *Note: All calculations are done considering there is no points deduction for slow overrate.

The Gabba Test match between India and Australia ended in a draw after rain played spoilsport on Day 5 of the contest. With Australia declaring at 89/7 in their second innings and setting a 275-run target for India, players from both camps decided to shake hands with no play taking place in the overcast conditions of Gabba post-tea session. As a result, the series stays at 1-1 with the next Test match to take place in Melbourne starting on Dec 26.

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With India needing 275 runs to win the Gabba Test, the rain was once again the highlight reel of Day 5 before the stumps were called. Interestingly, India started the day with the bat as Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep added eight more runs before the latter was dismissed by Travis Head.

With a lead of 185 runs, Australia came out to bat as they looked to make a good start to their innings. However, Bumrah was on the money for the visitors and scalped the wickets of Usman Khawaja (8) and Marnus Labuschagne (1) which saw him break Kapil’s record for most wickets.

Kapil had 51 wickets in 11 matches while Anil Kumble bagged 49 wickets in 10 matches during their tours Down Under.

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The early wickets saw Australia suffer a batting meltdown as they lost seven wickets. Before declaring on 89, Aussie batters were all over the place, as Bumrah ended with figures of 18/3, while Akash Deep (28/2) and Mohammed Siraj (36/2) were also amongst the wicket-takers.

Pat Cummins was the top scorer with 22 off 10 while Alex Carey (20) and Travis Head (17) were the only other batters to get into double figures.

<h2>Ashwin calls time on career</h2>

After the match, legendary all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin called time on his illustrious career and bowed out on a high. The 2011 World Cup winner retired with a tally of 537 Test wickets in 106 matches while also scoring 3503 runs. He scored six hundreds in the format and was India’s most reliable all-rounder for over a decade.

The Gabba Test match between India and Australia ended in a draw after rain played spoilsport on Day 5 of the contest. With Australia declaring at 89/7 in their second innings and setting a 275-run target for India, players from both camps decided to shake hands with no play taking place in the overcast conditions of Gabba post-tea session.

The Gabba Test match between India and Australia ended in a draw after rain played spoilsport on Day 5 of the contest. With Australia declaring at 89/7 in their second innings and setting a 275-run target for India, players from both camps decided to shake hands with no play taking place in the overcast conditions of Gabba post-tea session. As a result, the series stays at 1-1 with the next Test match to take place in Melbourne starting on Dec 26. The play has been abandoned in Brisbane and the match is drawn. After the Third Test, the series is evenly poised at 1-1 Scorecard - https://t.co/dcdiT9NAoa#TeamIndia | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GvfzHXcvoG — BCCI (@BCCI) December 18, 2024 × Gabba Test ends in a draw With India needing 275 runs to win the Gabba Test, the rain was once again the highlight reel of Day 5 before the stumps were called. Interestingly, India started the day with the bat as Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep added eight more runs before the latter was dismissed by Travis Head. With a lead of 185 runs, Australia came out to bat as they looked to make a good start to their innings. However, Bumrah was on the money for the visitors and scalped the wickets of Usman Khawaja (8) and Marnus Labuschagne (1) which saw him break Kapil’s record for most wickets. Kapil had 51 wickets in 11 matches while Anil Kumble bagged 49 wickets in 10 matches during their tours Down Under. ALSO READ | Mitchell Santner takes over as new white-ball captain of New Zealand The early wickets saw Australia suffer a batting meltdown as they lost seven wickets. Before declaring on 89, Aussie batters were all over the place, as Bumrah ended with figures of 18/3, while Akash Deep (28/2) and Mohammed Siraj (36/2) were also amongst the wicket-takers. Pat Cummins was the top scorer with 22 off 10 while Alex Carey (20) and Travis Head (17) were the only other batters to get into double figures. Ashwin calls time on career After the match, legendary all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin called time on his illustrious career and bowed out on a high. The 2011 World Cup winner retired with a tally of 537 Test wickets in 106 matches while also scoring 3503 runs. He scored six hundreds in the format and was India’s most reliable all-rounder for over a decade.

Brisbane, Australia
India's Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep pulled off an unlikely 10th-wicket partnership on Tuesday to avoid the follow-on and put the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on course for a draw.
When the pair came together the tourists still needed 33 runs to make Australia bat again at the Gabba on another day marred by rain delays.
But under gloomy skies and with rain about, the two managed to see off Australia's much-vaunted pace attack to frustrate the home side on day four.
Deep scored the crucial runs with an edge to the boundary just past the outstretched hand of Nathan McSweeney off Australian captain Pat Cummins.
He celebrated two balls later by smashing Cummins over deep mid-wicket for a massive six before umpires took them from the field for bad light with India 252-9.
Deep was not-out 27 and Bumrah was on 10.
Missing pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood, who was only able to bowl one over Tuesday after picking up a match-ending calf injury, Cummins (4-80) and Mitchell Starc (3-83) toiled hard to eke out wickets.
After losing almost all of Saturday and Monday due to rain, play was halted three more times on Tuesday.
During that time India were able to edge closer to the follow-on target despite losing wickets at crucial times.
When the last pair came to the wicket they still needed 33 runs to avoid the follow-on.
But the numbers 10 and 11 battled hard and put on 39 runs under dark skies and in light rain.
Resuming the morning at 51-4, opening batsman KL Rahul was dropped on the first ball of the day when Steve Smith somehow missed a simple catch at first slip.
Rahul and India captain Rohit Sharma saw out the first half-hour and took the score to 74 before Rohit edged a Cummins delivery that moved slightly off the seam to wicketkeeper Alex Carey.
Rahul took advantage of Smith's first-ball lapse and brought up an impressive half-century with a lovely cover drive, shortly before a shower sent the players scurrying from the field for 25 minutes.
He added 51 runs to his overnight total before Smith made amends with a stunning catch to dismiss Rahul for 84, diving to his right and taking a one-handed catch at first slip 20 minutes before lunch.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja put on 53 and looked increasingly comfortable.
But just when it looked like the pair would take the score to the 246 needed to avoid the follow-on, Cummins broke through when Reddy played on for 16, leaving Jadeja with only the bowlers to try to avoid the follow-on.
Rain forced an early tea and after the break Jadeja began to take control, farming the strike and moving to 77 before he holed out to Mitchell Marsh at deep square leg.
Bumrah and Deep then came together for their memorable partnership.
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When the pair of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep coming together the tourists still needed 33 runs to make Australia bat again at the Gabba on another day marred by rain delays.



Brisbane, Australia India's Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep pulled off an unlikely 10th-wicket partnership on Tuesday to avoid the follow-on and put the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on course for a draw. When the pair came together the tourists still needed 33 runs to make Australia bat again at the Gabba on another day marred by rain delays. But under gloomy skies and with rain about, the two managed to see off Australia's much-vaunted pace attack to frustrate the home side on day four. Deep scored the crucial runs with an edge to the boundary just past the outstretched hand of Nathan McSweeney off Australian captain Pat Cummins. He celebrated two balls later by smashing Cummins over deep mid-wicket for a massive six before umpires took them from the field for bad light with India 252-9. Deep was not-out 27 and Bumrah was on 10. Missing pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood, who was only able to bowl one over Tuesday after picking up a match-ending calf injury, Cummins (4-80) and Mitchell Starc (3-83) toiled hard to eke out wickets. After losing almost all of Saturday and Monday due to rain, play was halted three more times on Tuesday. During that time India were able to edge closer to the follow-on target despite losing wickets at crucial times. When the last pair came to the wicket they still needed 33 runs to avoid the follow-on. But the numbers 10 and 11 battled hard and put on 39 runs under dark skies and in light rain. Resuming the morning at 51-4, opening batsman KL Rahul was dropped on the first ball of the day when Steve Smith somehow missed a simple catch at first slip. Rahul and India captain Rohit Sharma saw out the first half-hour and took the score to 74 before Rohit edged a Cummins delivery that moved slightly off the seam to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Rahul took advantage of Smith's first-ball lapse and brought up an impressive half-century with a lovely cover drive, shortly before a shower sent the players scurrying from the field for 25 minutes. He added 51 runs to his overnight total before Smith made amends with a stunning catch to dismiss Rahul for 84, diving to his right and taking a one-handed catch at first slip 20 minutes before lunch. ALSO READ | Here's how WTC standings will look if India-Australia Gabba Test ends in a draw Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja put on 53 and looked increasingly comfortable. But just when it looked like the pair would take the score to the 246 needed to avoid the follow-on, Cummins broke through when Reddy played on for 16, leaving Jadeja with only the bowlers to try to avoid the follow-on. Rain forced an early tea and after the break Jadeja began to take control, farming the strike and moving to 77 before he holed out to Mitchell Marsh at deep square leg. Bumrah and Deep then came together for their memorable partnership. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

BGT 2024/25: India avoid follow-on as Gabba Test heads for a draw despite Australia's bowling dominance

India's Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep pulled off an unlikely 10th-wicket partnership on Tuesday to avoid the follow-on and put the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on course for a draw.

When the pair came together the tourists still needed 33 runs to make Australia bat again at the Gabba on another day marred by rain delays.

But under gloomy skies and with rain about, the two managed to see off Australia's much-vaunted pace attack to frustrate the home side on day four.

Deep scored the crucial runs with an edge to the boundary just past the outstretched hand of Nathan McSweeney off Australian captain Pat Cummins.

He celebrated two balls later by smashing Cummins over deep mid-wicket for a massive six before umpires took them from the field for bad light with India 252-9.

Deep was not-out 27 and Bumrah was on 10.

Missing pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood, who was only able to bowl one over Tuesday after picking up a match-ending calf injury, Cummins (4-80) and Mitchell Starc (3-83) toiled hard to eke out wickets.

After losing almost all of Saturday and Monday due to rain, play was halted three more times on Tuesday.

During that time India were able to edge closer to the follow-on target despite losing wickets at crucial times.

When the last pair came to the wicket they still needed 33 runs to avoid the follow-on.

But the numbers 10 and 11 battled hard and put on 39 runs under dark skies and in light rain.

Resuming the morning at 51-4, opening batsman KL Rahul was dropped on the first ball of the day when Steve Smith somehow missed a simple catch at first slip.

Rahul and India captain Rohit Sharma saw out the first half-hour and took the score to 74 before Rohit edged a Cummins delivery that moved slightly off the seam to wicketkeeper Alex Carey.

Rahul took advantage of Smith's first-ball lapse and brought up an impressive half-century with a lovely cover drive, shortly before a shower sent the players scurrying from the field for 25 minutes.

He added 51 runs to his overnight total before Smith made amends with a stunning catch to dismiss Rahul for 84, diving to his right and taking a one-handed catch at first slip 20 minutes before lunch.

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Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja put on 53 and looked increasingly comfortable.

But just when it looked like the pair would take the score to the 246 needed to avoid the follow-on, Cummins broke through when Reddy played on for 16, leaving Jadeja with only the bowlers to try to avoid the follow-on.

Rain forced an early tea and after the break Jadeja began to take control, farming the strike and moving to 77 before he holed out to Mitchell Marsh at deep square leg.

Bumrah and Deep then came together for their memorable partnership.

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India's Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep pulled off an unlikely 10th-wicket partnership on Tuesday to avoid the follow-on and put the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on course for a draw.

India's Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep pulled off an unlikely 10th-wicket partnership on Tuesday to avoid the follow-on and put the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on course for a draw. When the pair came together the tourists still needed 33 runs to make Australia bat again at the Gabba on another day marred by rain delays. But under gloomy skies and with rain about, the two managed to see off Australia's much-vaunted pace attack to frustrate the home side on day four. Deep scored the crucial runs with an edge to the boundary just past the outstretched hand of Nathan McSweeney off Australian captain Pat Cummins. He celebrated two balls later by smashing Cummins over deep mid-wicket for a massive six before umpires took them from the field for bad light with India 252-9. Deep was not-out 27 and Bumrah was on 10. Missing pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood, who was only able to bowl one over Tuesday after picking up a match-ending calf injury, Cummins (4-80) and Mitchell Starc (3-83) toiled hard to eke out wickets. After losing almost all of Saturday and Monday due to rain, play was halted three more times on Tuesday. During that time India were able to edge closer to the follow-on target despite losing wickets at crucial times. When the last pair came to the wicket they still needed 33 runs to avoid the follow-on. But the numbers 10 and 11 battled hard and put on 39 runs under dark skies and in light rain. Resuming the morning at 51-4, opening batsman KL Rahul was dropped on the first ball of the day when Steve Smith somehow missed a simple catch at first slip. Rahul and India captain Rohit Sharma saw out the first half-hour and took the score to 74 before Rohit edged a Cummins delivery that moved slightly off the seam to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Rahul took advantage of Smith's first-ball lapse and brought up an impressive half-century with a lovely cover drive, shortly before a shower sent the players scurrying from the field for 25 minutes. He added 51 runs to his overnight total before Smith made amends with a stunning catch to dismiss Rahul for 84, diving to his right and taking a one-handed catch at first slip 20 minutes before lunch. ALSO READ | Here's how WTC standings will look if India-Australia Gabba Test ends in a draw Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja put on 53 and looked increasingly comfortable. But just when it looked like the pair would take the score to the 246 needed to avoid the follow-on, Cummins broke through when Reddy played on for 16, leaving Jadeja with only the bowlers to try to avoid the follow-on. Rain forced an early tea and after the break Jadeja began to take control, farming the strike and moving to 77 before he holed out to Mitchell Marsh at deep square leg. Bumrah and Deep then came together for their memorable partnership. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brisbane, Australia
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has defended his fellow bowlers after poor show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series against Australia. Bumrah's comments come as Australia piled on 445 runs in third Test at the Gabba in the first innings with Bumrah taking 6/76 while others accounting for just four wickets for the remaining runs.
"See, we don't as a team point fingers at each other and we don't want to get into that mindset where we are pointing fingers at each other [and say] that you should do this, you should do that," said Bumrah at the end of third day's (Monday, Dec 16) play in Brisbane.
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"Obviously, we, as a team, are going through a transition where new players are coming here and it's not the easiest place to play cricket. Over here, it's a different atmosphere with this wicket being a different challenge. So yeah, we're not looking at that."
"Obviously, as a bowling unit, as I said, we are in transition, so it's my job to help the others. I have played a little more than them, so I am trying to help them. But again, everyone will learn through it, will get better and eventually will find different ways. So this is the journey that you'll have to go through," he added.
It has been a miserable situation for Indian bowlers apart from Bumrah, who has taken series-leading 18 wickets so far. All the other Indian bowlers used in the series so far have 22 wickets collectively, with Mohammed Siraj taking 11 of them.
With no Mohammed Shami available, Bumrah has been waging the lone battle against Australia with two five-for and one four-for and an economy rate of 2.57 with a strike rate of 27.33.
The five-match series, however, stands equal at 1-1 with two matches still left after the ongoing Brisbane Test.

It has been a miserable situation for Indian bowlers apart from Bumrah who has taken series-leading 18 wickets so far. All the other Indian bowlers used in the series so far have 22 wickets collectively.



Brisbane, Australia India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has defended his fellow bowlers after poor show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series against Australia. Bumrah's comments come as Australia piled on 445 runs in third Test at the Gabba in the first innings with Bumrah taking 6/76 while others accounting for just four wickets for the remaining runs. "See, we don't as a team point fingers at each other and we don't want to get into that mindset where we are pointing fingers at each other [and say] that you should do this, you should do that," said Bumrah at the end of third day's (Monday, Dec 16) play in Brisbane. Also Read: Indian batters falter again, Australia in driver's seat despite rain playing havoc on Day 3 "Obviously, we, as a team, are going through a transition where new players are coming here and it's not the easiest place to play cricket. Over here, it's a different atmosphere with this wicket being a different challenge. So yeah, we're not looking at that." "Obviously, as a bowling unit, as I said, we are in transition, so it's my job to help the others. I have played a little more than them, so I am trying to help them. But again, everyone will learn through it, will get better and eventually will find different ways. So this is the journey that you'll have to go through," he added. It has been a miserable situation for Indian bowlers apart from Bumrah, who has taken series-leading 18 wickets so far. All the other Indian bowlers used in the series so far have 22 wickets collectively, with Mohammed Siraj taking 11 of them. With no Mohammed Shami available, Bumrah has been waging the lone battle against Australia with two five-for and one four-for and an economy rate of 2.57 with a strike rate of 27.33. The five-match series, however, stands equal at 1-1 with two matches still left after the ongoing Brisbane Test.

BGT 2024-25: 'We don't as a team...,' Jasprit Bumrah defends rest of India bowlers amid poor show

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has defended his fellow bowlers after poor show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series against Australia. Bumrah's comments come as Australia piled on 445 runs in third Test at the Gabba in the first innings with Bumrah taking 6/76 while others accounting for just four wickets for the remaining runs.

"See, we don't as a team point fingers at each other and we don't want to get into that mindset where we are pointing fingers at each other [and say] that you should do this, you should do that," said Bumrah at the end of third day's (Monday, Dec 16) play in Brisbane.

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"Obviously, we, as a team, are going through a transition where new players are coming here and it's not the easiest place to play cricket. Over here, it's a different atmosphere with this wicket being a different challenge. So yeah, we're not looking at that."

"Obviously, as a bowling unit, as I said, we are in transition, so it's my job to help the others. I have played a little more than them, so I am trying to help them. But again, everyone will learn through it, will get better and eventually will find different ways. So this is the journey that you'll have to go through," he added.

It has been a miserable situation for Indian bowlers apart from Bumrah, who has taken series-leading 18 wickets so far. All the other Indian bowlers used in the series so far have 22 wickets collectively, with Mohammed Siraj taking 11 of them.

With no Mohammed Shami available, Bumrah has been waging the lone battle against Australia with two five-for and one four-for and an economy rate of 2.57 with a strike rate of 27.33.

The five-match series, however, stands equal at 1-1 with two matches still left after the ongoing Brisbane Test.

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has defended his fellow bowlers after poor show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series against Australia. Bumrah's comments come as Australia piled on 445 runs in third Test at the Gabba in the first innings with Bumrah taking 6/76 while others accounting for just four wickets for the remaining runs.

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has defended his fellow bowlers after poor show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series against Australia. Bumrah's comments come as Australia piled on 445 runs in third Test at the Gabba in the first innings with Bumrah taking 6/76 while others accounting for just four wickets for the remaining runs. "See, we don't as a team point fingers at each other and we don't want to get into that mindset where we are pointing fingers at each other [and say] that you should do this, you should do that," said Bumrah at the end of third day's (Monday, Dec 16) play in Brisbane. Also Read: Indian batters falter again, Australia in driver's seat despite rain playing havoc on Day 3 "Obviously, we, as a team, are going through a transition where new players are coming here and it's not the easiest place to play cricket. Over here, it's a different atmosphere with this wicket being a different challenge. So yeah, we're not looking at that." "Obviously, as a bowling unit, as I said, we are in transition, so it's my job to help the others. I have played a little more than them, so I am trying to help them. But again, everyone will learn through it, will get better and eventually will find different ways. So this is the journey that you'll have to go through," he added. It has been a miserable situation for Indian bowlers apart from Bumrah, who has taken series-leading 18 wickets so far. All the other Indian bowlers used in the series so far have 22 wickets collectively, with Mohammed Siraj taking 11 of them. With no Mohammed Shami available, Bumrah has been waging the lone battle against Australia with two five-for and one four-for and an economy rate of 2.57 with a strike rate of 27.33. The five-match series, however, stands equal at 1-1 with two matches still left after the ongoing Brisbane Test.

Brisbane's weather came to India's rescue as most of Monday's play was lost because of rain on the third day of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba. A rattled India limped to 51-4 at stumps on a day when the Australians were only able to bowl 17 overs&nbsp;and the players left the field seven times due to downpours. KL Rahul was on 33 at the end of a wet day, along with skipper Rohit Sharma, who was yet to score. Needing 245 to avoid the follow-on, India lost three early wickets in the first session&nbsp;after bowling Australia out for 445.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli all fell to Australia's opening bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. They then lost Rishabh Pant just before tea, which was called early because of another downpour that then kept the players off the field for over two hours.

When they did return, bad light saw the Australians throw the ball to off-spinner Nathan Lyon and part-timer Travis Head. But after only 2.5 overs, umpires Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth decided that the light was not good enough and called an end to play.

With most of the first day also lost to rain Saturday, Head and Steve Smith's second-day centuries ensured that India could not realistically win the Test. More rain is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, raising India's hopes of salvaging a draw and heading to Melbourne with the series locked at 1-1.

Australia resumed the third day on 405-7 and were eventually bowled out for 445, wicketkeeper Alex Carey was the last man out after scoring an enterprising 70.&nbsp;

India's first target was to avoid the follow-on and raise the&nbsp;chances of holding out for a draw.

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The Indian innings got off to a terrible start when Jaiswal edged Starc's first ball for four runs through gully&nbsp;but chipped the next one straight to Mitchell Marsh at square leg. Fellow opener Rahul got a nasty hit on the wrist from a Hazlewood ball that rose sharply off a good length, but was able to continue after treatment.

In Starc's next over, Gill edged to gully where Marsh took a brilliant catch&nbsp;diving high to his left to leave India in tatters at 6-2. Kohli was next to go, caught behind by Carey after playing at a full ball from Hazelwood that he could have left alone but got a faint edge through to the wicketkeeper.

To add insult to injury, as Kohli was walking off, the rain started falling and early lunch was called. There were more rain delays after lunch as Rahul and Pant tried to rescue the situation, but at the score of&nbsp;44, Pant got a thin edge off Pat Cummins to Carey.

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Brisbane's weather came to India's rescue as most of Monday's play was lost because of rain on the third day of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba. A rattled India limped to 51-4 at stumps on a day when the Australians were only able to bowl 17 overs and the players left the field seven times due to downpours.

Brisbane's weather came to India's rescue as most of Monday's play was lost because of rain on the third day of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba. A rattled India limped to 51-4 at stumps on a day when the Australians were only able to bowl 17 overs and the players left the field seven times due to downpours. KL Rahul was on 33 at the end of a wet day, along with skipper Rohit Sharma, who was yet to score. Needing 245 to avoid the follow-on, India lost three early wickets in the first session after bowling Australia out for 445. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli all fell to Australia's opening bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. They then lost Rishabh Pant just before tea, which was called early because of another downpour that then kept the players off the field for over two hours. When they did return, bad light saw the Australians throw the ball to off-spinner Nathan Lyon and part-timer Travis Head. But after only 2.5 overs, umpires Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth decided that the light was not good enough and called an end to play. With most of the first day also lost to rain Saturday, Head and Steve Smith's second-day centuries ensured that India could not realistically win the Test. More rain is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, raising India's hopes of salvaging a draw and heading to Melbourne with the series locked at 1-1. Australia resumed the third day on 405-7 and were eventually bowled out for 445, wicketkeeper Alex Carey was the last man out after scoring an enterprising 70. India's first target was to avoid the follow-on and raise the chances of holding out for a draw. Also read: WATCH: Mitchell Marsh takes a BLINDER to dismiss Shubman Gill as India struggle on Day 3 of Gabba Test The Indian innings got off to a terrible start when Jaiswal edged Starc's first ball for four runs through gully but chipped the next one straight to Mitchell Marsh at square leg. Fellow opener Rahul got a nasty hit on the wrist from a Hazlewood ball that rose sharply off a good length, but was able to continue after treatment. In Starc's next over, Gill edged to gully where Marsh took a brilliant catch diving high to his left to leave India in tatters at 6-2. Kohli was next to go, caught behind by Carey after playing at a full ball from Hazelwood that he could have left alone but got a faint edge through to the wicketkeeper. To add insult to injury, as Kohli was walking off, the rain started falling and early lunch was called. There were more rain delays after lunch as Rahul and Pant tried to rescue the situation, but at the score of 44, Pant got a thin edge off Pat Cummins to Carey. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

BGT, Gabba Test: Indian batters falter again, Australia in driver's seat despite rain playing havoc on Day 3

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) stands equal at 1-1 and the series now moves to Brisbane where India breached the Fortress Gabba last time they played Australia. With their series-winning three-wicket Test victory on the tour of 2020/21, India became the first team in 32 years to beat Australia in a Test at the Gabba.

The visitors would be taking a lot of inspiration going into the Test, in-fact they need the inspiration after their 10-wicket drubbing in the second Test in Adelaide. The loss came despite being 1-0 ahead in the series after their 295-run win in the first Test of the series at Perth.

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<h2>Coming back to the Gabba - here's how the Test went down last time India played Australia in Brisbane&nbsp;</h2>

Australia won the toss and elected to bat first against an Indian bowling side with no Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja.&nbsp;

Mohammed Siraj, T Natarajan, Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur bowled 115 overs along with Washington Sundar as the lone spinner and conceded 369 runs in the first innings. Marnus Labuschagne scored a brilliant 108 while skipper Tim Paine scored a fifty. For India, Natarajan, Shardul and Sundar took three wickets apiece while Shardul chipped in with one.&nbsp;

While batting, Rohit Sharma opened the innings for India and scored 44 – the third-highest individual score in the innings. India were in deep trouble at 186/6 before Sundar (62) and Thakur (67) added 123 runs for the seventh wicket. India eventually managed 336 runs in the first innings but conceded a decent 33-run lead.

In the second innings, Siraj took 5/73 and Thakur took 4/61 as Australia managed 294 with Steve Smith's 55 being the highest score of the innings. Needing 328 runs to win the match and the series, India finished day 4 at 4/0 in a ball less than two overs.

On the final day, India lost Rohit's wicket early but kept the charge going with Gill scoring 91, Pujara hitting 56, and Rahane's 22-ball 24 before Pant arrived.&nbsp;

The wicketkeeper-batter added 53 crucial runs with Sundar (22) for the sixth wicket before taking India home with a four in dying light and just like that fortress Gabba was breached and Pant, for his belligerent&nbsp;89 not out in the second innings, was adjudged Player of the Match.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) stands equal at 1-1 and the series now moves to Brisbane where India breached the Fortress Gabba last time they played Australia.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) stands equal at 1-1 and the series now moves to Brisbane where India breached the Fortress Gabba last time they played Australia. With their series-winning three-wicket Test victory on the tour of 2020/21, India became the first team in 32 years to beat Australia in a Test at the Gabba. The visitors would be taking a lot of inspiration going into the Test, in-fact they need the inspiration after their 10-wicket drubbing in the second Test in Adelaide. The loss came despite being 1-0 ahead in the series after their 295-run win in the first Test of the series at Perth. Also Read: 'Good carry, pace and bounce,' awaits India at Gabba says pitch curator Coming back to the Gabba - here's how the Test went down last time India played Australia in Brisbane Australia won the toss and elected to bat first against an Indian bowling side with no Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja. Mohammed Siraj, T Natarajan, Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur bowled 115 overs along with Washington Sundar as the lone spinner and conceded 369 runs in the first innings. Marnus Labuschagne scored a brilliant 108 while skipper Tim Paine scored a fifty. For India, Natarajan, Shardul and Sundar took three wickets apiece while Shardul chipped in with one. While batting, Rohit Sharma opened the innings for India and scored 44 – the third-highest individual score in the innings. India were in deep trouble at 186/6 before Sundar (62) and Thakur (67) added 123 runs for the seventh wicket. India eventually managed 336 runs in the first innings but conceded a decent 33-run lead. In the second innings, Siraj took 5/73 and Thakur took 4/61 as Australia managed 294 with Steve Smith's 55 being the highest score of the innings. Needing 328 runs to win the match and the series, India finished day 4 at 4/0 in a ball less than two overs. On the final day, India lost Rohit's wicket early but kept the charge going with Gill scoring 91, Pujara hitting 56, and Rahane's 22-ball 24 before Pant arrived. The wicketkeeper-batter added 53 crucial runs with Sundar (22) for the sixth wicket before taking India home with a four in dying light and just like that fortress Gabba was breached and Pant, for his belligerent 89 not out in the second innings, was adjudged Player of the Match.

BGT 2024-25: Rohit as opener, Siraj five-for and Pant 89 not out - How India breached Fortress Gabba in 2021

The third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test is just a couple of days away and another pacy and bouncy pitch awaits India at the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane. Gabba pitch curator David Sandurski, however, said that the wicket hopefully will offer something for everyone.

"Different times of year definitely makes it different, it can be a slightly different pitch," Sandurski said ahead of the third Test which starts Saturday (Dec 14) as reported by Cricket Australia.

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"Pitches later in the season might have a bit more wear and tear while ones early in the season usually are a bit fresher and might have a bit more in them.

"Generally speaking, we still prepare the pitch the exact same way every time to try and get the same good carry, pace and bounce that the Gabba is known for.

"We are just trying to make a traditional Gabba wicket like we do each year," he added.

The last time India played at the Gabba, they went on to win the match in an epic fashion and became the first team to beat Australia at their fortress in nearly 32 years.

Sandurski, while further talking about the pitch, gave an example of a domestic Sheffield Shield match from last year between Victoria and Queensland which saw 15 wickets fall on the first day, albeit with a pink-ball.

"The aim is to be similar to that wicket where there was a good balance between bat and ball. Hopefully there is a bit in it for everyone," Sandurski said.

India were also hosted on a green pitch in the first Test in Perth as well but the dry weather after the opening day turned things into the visitor's favour and they went on to win the match by 295 runs.

Australia, however, bounced back in the second Test in Adelaide under the lights and won the game by 10 wickets to level the series at 1-1.

The third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test is just a couple of days away and another pacy and bouncy pitch awaits India at the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane.

The third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test is just a couple of days away and another pacy and bouncy pitch awaits India at the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane. Gabba pitch curator David Sandurski, however, said that the wicket hopefully will offer something for everyone. "Different times of year definitely makes it different, it can be a slightly different pitch," Sandurski said ahead of the third Test which starts Saturday (Dec 14) as reported by Cricket Australia. Also Read: Nathan McSweeney confident of 'throwing punches' after baptism through fire in first two Tests "Pitches later in the season might have a bit more wear and tear while ones early in the season usually are a bit fresher and might have a bit more in them. "Generally speaking, we still prepare the pitch the exact same way every time to try and get the same good carry, pace and bounce that the Gabba is known for. "We are just trying to make a traditional Gabba wicket like we do each year," he added. The last time India played at the Gabba, they went on to win the match in an epic fashion and became the first team to beat Australia at their fortress in nearly 32 years. Sandurski, while further talking about the pitch, gave an example of a domestic Sheffield Shield match from last year between Victoria and Queensland which saw 15 wickets fall on the first day, albeit with a pink-ball. "The aim is to be similar to that wicket where there was a good balance between bat and ball. Hopefully there is a bit in it for everyone," Sandurski said. India were also hosted on a green pitch in the first Test in Perth as well but the dry weather after the opening day turned things into the visitor's favour and they went on to win the match by 295 runs. Australia, however, bounced back in the second Test in Adelaide under the lights and won the game by 10 wickets to level the series at 1-1.

BGT 2024-25: 'Good carry, pace and bounce,' awaits India at Gabba says pitch curator

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee shared his pick between Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland ahead of the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), versus India at The Gabba, Brisbane. Hazlewood played the series opener in Perth but missed the following Test, in Adelaide, due to injury (side strain). With him out of the playing XI, Pat Cummins-led hosts brought in Scott Boland for the pink-ball contest. With Hazlewood expected to be fit, Lee shared his choice between Boland and the former.

<h2>'For me, Josh Hazlewood slips straight back in'</h2>

Lee said on Fox Cricket, "Look it’s a tough one but you’d have to go back on form and what Josh Hazlewood has done. For me, Josh Hazlewood slips straight back in. If he’s fully fit he gets the new ball or at least is definitely back in the team."

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He further opined, "It’s unfortunate for Scott Boland because when he’s had his opportunity he’s nailed it. I look at Scott Boland and I probably think he’s a bit like MacGill playing in the Warne era. MacGill took 200 Test wickets bowling when Shane Warne was either injured or out for other reasons. So he was a quality, quality bowler."

"Boland could be in any team around the world. Any playing nation. But unfortunately, when you’ve got Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood, they’re still doing the business and they’re in his way at the moment. It’s nothing against Boland because he’s bowled the house down," added Lee.

Hazlewood had a good outing in the Perth Test, which Australia lost by 295 runs. He ended with a five-wicket match haul. Boland, on the other hand, also had an impressive run in Adelaide, with match figures of 5 for 105. Cummins &amp; Co. won the day-night Test by ten wickets, riding on Travis Head's 140, Mitchell Starc's six-fer in the first innings and captain's 5 for 57 in the second essay.

The third Test kicks off on December 14 (Saturday) with the ongoing BGT edition interestingly poised at 1-1.&nbsp;

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee shared his pick between Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland ahead of the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), versus India at The Gabba, Brisbane.

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee shared his pick between Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland ahead of the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), versus India at The Gabba, Brisbane. Hazlewood played the series opener in Perth but missed the following Test, in Adelaide, due to injury (side strain). With him out of the playing XI, Pat Cummins-led hosts brought in Scott Boland for the pink-ball contest. With Hazlewood expected to be fit, Lee shared his choice between Boland and the former. 'For me, Josh Hazlewood slips straight back in' Lee said on Fox Cricket, "Look it’s a tough one but you’d have to go back on form and what Josh Hazlewood has done. For me, Josh Hazlewood slips straight back in. If he’s fully fit he gets the new ball or at least is definitely back in the team." Also read: ICC Test Rankings: Harry Brook replaces Joe Root to become No. 1, Virat and Rohit suffer massive drops He further opined, "It’s unfortunate for Scott Boland because when he’s had his opportunity he’s nailed it. I look at Scott Boland and I probably think he’s a bit like MacGill playing in the Warne era. MacGill took 200 Test wickets bowling when Shane Warne was either injured or out for other reasons. So he was a quality, quality bowler." "Boland could be in any team around the world. Any playing nation. But unfortunately, when you’ve got Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood, they’re still doing the business and they’re in his way at the moment. It’s nothing against Boland because he’s bowled the house down," added Lee. Hazlewood had a good outing in the Perth Test, which Australia lost by 295 runs. He ended with a five-wicket match haul. Boland, on the other hand, also had an impressive run in Adelaide, with match figures of 5 for 105. Cummins & Co. won the day-night Test by ten wickets, riding on Travis Head's 140, Mitchell Starc's six-fer in the first innings and captain's 5 for 57 in the second essay. The third Test kicks off on December 14 (Saturday) with the ongoing BGT edition interestingly poised at 1-1.

BGT: Josh Hazlewood or Scott Boland? Brett Lee shares his pick for crucial Brisbane Test vs India

Australia's newest Test opener Nathan McSweeney has undergone baptism through fire in his first two Tests against India pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series. The youngster, who has been called up to fill the David Warner-shape like hole, believes that he can throw a few punches around in the remaining Tests.

"To get a bowler like Jasprit early on my career, it's not going to get much tougher than that," he said as reported by Cricket Australia.

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"I can take some confidence getting through a spell in Adelaide, and the more I face him, the more comfortable I'll get against him. It's challenging, no doubt, but it's nice to get a little bit of confidence from Adelaide, and hopefully continue throughout the series," added McSweeney.

The batter has been dismissed three times out of four he has batted in the series - all of them by Bumrah. The youngster, however, showed better composure in the second Test in Adelaide and played over 100 balls in the first innings itself after being dismissed twice in 17 balls in Perth.

"Facing him for the first time, he's quite a unique bowler … So (it's) just (about) adapting to his angle and where he delivers on the crease. I got two pretty good balls from him (in Perth), so (I) try and just wear that on the chin and trust that what I've been doing is going to be good enough. He got me again in Adelaide … (but) I'm really enjoying the experience (of trying to) work out a game plan on the run against a world-class bowler. Hopefully I'll get better the more I face him, and I can throw a few more punches hopefully here at the Gabba," said McSweeney.

The third match of the series, which stands equal at 1-1, is scheduled to be played from Saturday (Dec 14) in Brisbane's iconic Gabba stadium.

Australia's newest Test opener Nathan McSweeney has undergone baptism through fire in his first two Tests against India pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series.

Australia's newest Test opener Nathan McSweeney has undergone baptism through fire in his first two Tests against India pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series. The youngster, who has been called up to fill the David Warner-shape like hole, believes that he can throw a few punches around in the remaining Tests. "To get a bowler like Jasprit early on my career, it's not going to get much tougher than that," he said as reported by Cricket Australia. Also Read: Cheteshwar Pujara explains why Rohit Sharma should continue to bat at No. 6 as Brisbane Test nears "I can take some confidence getting through a spell in Adelaide, and the more I face him, the more comfortable I'll get against him. It's challenging, no doubt, but it's nice to get a little bit of confidence from Adelaide, and hopefully continue throughout the series," added McSweeney. The batter has been dismissed three times out of four he has batted in the series - all of them by Bumrah. The youngster, however, showed better composure in the second Test in Adelaide and played over 100 balls in the first innings itself after being dismissed twice in 17 balls in Perth. "Facing him for the first time, he's quite a unique bowler … So (it's) just (about) adapting to his angle and where he delivers on the crease. I got two pretty good balls from him (in Perth), so (I) try and just wear that on the chin and trust that what I've been doing is going to be good enough. He got me again in Adelaide … (but) I'm really enjoying the experience (of trying to) work out a game plan on the run against a world-class bowler. Hopefully I'll get better the more I face him, and I can throw a few more punches hopefully here at the Gabba," said McSweeney. The third match of the series, which stands equal at 1-1, is scheduled to be played from Saturday (Dec 14) in Brisbane's iconic Gabba stadium.

BGT 2024-25: Nathan McSweeney confident of 'throwing punches' after baptism through fire in first two Tests

The second Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), in Adelaide, saw Pat Cummins-led Australia beat India by ten wickets to level the five-match series 1-1. While Mitchell Starc and Cummins impressed with a five-fer each, Travis Head also made heads turn with a swashbuckling 141-ball 140, helping his side take a sizeable lead in the pink-ball contest. His dismissal led to an aggressive send-off from bowler Mohammed Siraj, which has now become the talking point of the series. While both have been sanctioned by the ICC, former Aussie batter Simon Katich opened up on Head vs Siraj face-off.

Katich said on on SEN Radio, "His innings didn’t deserve to finish that way. I think Travis Head reacted to the gesture and you can’t blame him for that, he was pretty upset with what was being directed his way. As soon as Travis Head got out, he basically played a match-winning knock, it should've been the opposite. He should've gone over to him and pat him on the back and said ‘well played’.

“Hopefully it doesn't ignite the series but I dare say given the history of India v Australia in recent times... it’s going to get heated in the next few Tests because the series is on the line,” concluded Katich.

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Head and Siraj made up on the third day of the Adelaide Test, post Australia's big win. Speaking on his spat with Siraj, Head told ABC Sport, "Sweet with it. He came out and just said [it was] a little bit of a misunderstanding ... I think we will move on. We've had a great week, so let's not let it ruin it."

"It was fine. He said, 'Why'd you swear?' I sort of said, 'Look, I didn't at first ... [but] I definitely swore at you the second time round,"&nbsp;Head added.

Talking about the second Test, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bat first and got dismissed for 180 courtesy of Starc's 6 for 48. In reply, Australia made 337 with Head scoring 140. In the second essay, India only managed 175, losing by ten wickets in defence of 19.

The third Test kicks off in Brisbane on Dec 14 (Saturday).

The second Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), in Adelaide, saw Pat Cummins-led Australia beat India by ten wickets to level the five-match series 1-1.

The second Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), in Adelaide, saw Pat Cummins-led Australia beat India by ten wickets to level the five-match series 1-1. While Mitchell Starc and Cummins impressed with a five-fer each, Travis Head also made heads turn with a swashbuckling 141-ball 140, helping his side take a sizeable lead in the pink-ball contest. His dismissal led to an aggressive send-off from bowler Mohammed Siraj, which has now become the talking point of the series. While both have been sanctioned by the ICC, former Aussie batter Simon Katich opened up on Head vs Siraj face-off. Katich said on on SEN Radio, "His innings didn’t deserve to finish that way. I think Travis Head reacted to the gesture and you can’t blame him for that, he was pretty upset with what was being directed his way. As soon as Travis Head got out, he basically played a match-winning knock, it should've been the opposite. He should've gone over to him and pat him on the back and said ‘well played’. “Hopefully it doesn't ignite the series but I dare say given the history of India v Australia in recent times... it’s going to get heated in the next few Tests because the series is on the line,” concluded Katich. Also read: BGT: Tim Paine takes scorching dig at former coach Justin Langer, says 'sacking helped Travis Head flourish' Head and Siraj made up on the third day of the Adelaide Test, post Australia's big win. Speaking on his spat with Siraj, Head told ABC Sport, "Sweet with it. He came out and just said [it was] a little bit of a misunderstanding ... I think we will move on. We've had a great week, so let's not let it ruin it." "It was fine. He said, 'Why'd you swear?' I sort of said, 'Look, I didn't at first ... [but] I definitely swore at you the second time round," Head added. Talking about the second Test, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bat first and got dismissed for 180 courtesy of Starc's 6 for 48. In reply, Australia made 337 with Head scoring 140. In the second essay, India only managed 175, losing by ten wickets in defence of 19. The third Test kicks off in Brisbane on Dec 14 (Saturday).

BGT: Katich backs Head in spat vs Siraj, predicts India-Australia rivalry to heat up in remaining Tests

Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor has criticised Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj for his outburst against Aussie Travis Head in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test. Siraj had given Head a send-off after bowling him out and Head, in turn, engaged in the verbal battle as well. Both the players were later reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

“I didn’t like the send-off from Mohammed Siraj,” Taylor said while talking to local media outlet Nine News. “My biggest concern with Mohammed is this desire to assume that umpires are going to give dismissals.”

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“I don’t like him running down the pitch when he hits a guy on the pads, going past the batsman, assuming he’s going to be given out, without showing respect to the umpire and the game to at least have a look at the decision. I think Mohammed ... someone needs to have a chat with him about that,” he added.

Siraj coped a lot of criticism for his act because Head's dismissal came after the batter had scored 140 runs and effectively taken the game away from India.

Both the players came up with their versions of the incident later on and contradicted each other.

Siraj eventually received a fine of 20 per cent of the match fee and a demerit point too, while Head got away with just a demerit point.&nbsp;

The incident happened on day 2 of the Test on Saturday (Dec 7) after Siraj clean bowled Head with a yorker in Australia's first innings.

As for the match, Australia amassed 337 runs in reply to India's first innings total of 180 and took a hefty lead of 157 runs. The hosts then bowled out India for 175 in the second innings and chased the nominal 19-run target without losing a wicket.

With the win, Australia equalled the five-Test series 1-1 after losing the first game in Perth by 295 runs. The third match of the series is scheduled to be played from December 14 at the iconic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane.

Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor has criticised Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj for his outburst against Aussie Travis Head in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test.

Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor has criticised Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj for his outburst against Aussie Travis Head in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test. Siraj had given Head a send-off after bowling him out and Head, in turn, engaged in the verbal battle as well. Both the players were later reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC). “I didn’t like the send-off from Mohammed Siraj,” Taylor said while talking to local media outlet Nine News. “My biggest concern with Mohammed is this desire to assume that umpires are going to give dismissals.” Also Read: With series at 1-1, tickets for first day of Boxing Dat Test at MCG sold out two weeks in advance “I don’t like him running down the pitch when he hits a guy on the pads, going past the batsman, assuming he’s going to be given out, without showing respect to the umpire and the game to at least have a look at the decision. I think Mohammed ... someone needs to have a chat with him about that,” he added. Siraj coped a lot of criticism for his act because Head's dismissal came after the batter had scored 140 runs and effectively taken the game away from India. Both the players came up with their versions of the incident later on and contradicted each other. Siraj eventually received a fine of 20 per cent of the match fee and a demerit point too, while Head got away with just a demerit point. The incident happened on day 2 of the Test on Saturday (Dec 7) after Siraj clean bowled Head with a yorker in Australia's first innings. As for the match, Australia amassed 337 runs in reply to India's first innings total of 180 and took a hefty lead of 157 runs. The hosts then bowled out India for 175 in the second innings and chased the nominal 19-run target without losing a wicket. With the win, Australia equalled the five-Test series 1-1 after losing the first game in Perth by 295 runs. The third match of the series is scheduled to be played from December 14 at the iconic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane.

BGT 2024-25: 'Don't like him....,' Ex-Australia skipper Mark Taylor on Mohammed Siraj after Adelaide send-off

The Adelaide Test between India and Australia saw Pat Cummins-led hosts level the five-match series 1-1 after losing the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener, in Perth. The match was headlined by Mitchell Starc's 6 for 48, on the opening day, whereas Travis Head's 140 and Cummins' 5 for 57 led Australia to a massive ten-wicket win. The tie also saw Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head get involved in a heated exchange on Day 2, after the former dismissed the Aussie.

While Head and Siraj have been sanctioned by the ICC, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri shared some advice for Siraj. Ahead of the third Test, in Brisbane, Shastri wrote in his column at the Code, "I’m sure Siraj and Head are mature individuals who will deal with it and the dust would have settled already.&nbsp;If anything, I wouldn’t have expected anything else from a fast bowler after he’d been hit for a six. Siraj was letting off some steam. That’s the fast bowler’s temperament. You want it to be like that."

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<h2>'Do not hold back one bit. Do not take even one backward step'</h2>

The former Indian all-rounder added, "When I was playing, my philosophy was to give it back as good as you get. And it’s exactly what I would tell my players when I was coaching India in Australia. Do not hold back one bit. Do not take even one backward step. It then became the team’s philosophy and everyone from Virat Kohli to Rishabh Pant and every member of the squad was prepared to give it back to the Aussies."

Talking about the Adelaide Test, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bat first but only managed 180 with Starc ruling the roost. In reply, Head's 140 took Australia to 337. With a comprehensive lead, Cummins led the charge with the pink ball as India gave a mere 19-run target to the Aussies. The home side ended proceedings on Day 3 to level the series.

The third Test kicks off on December 14 (Saturday) at The Gabba, Brisbane.

The Adelaide Test between India and Australia saw Pat Cummins-led hosts level the five-match series 1-1 after losing the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener, in Perth.

The Adelaide Test between India and Australia saw Pat Cummins-led hosts level the five-match series 1-1 after losing the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener, in Perth. The match was headlined by Mitchell Starc's 6 for 48, on the opening day, whereas Travis Head's 140 and Cummins' 5 for 57 led Australia to a massive ten-wicket win. The tie also saw Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head get involved in a heated exchange on Day 2, after the former dismissed the Aussie. While Head and Siraj have been sanctioned by the ICC, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri shared some advice for Siraj. Ahead of the third Test, in Brisbane, Shastri wrote in his column at the Code, "I’m sure Siraj and Head are mature individuals who will deal with it and the dust would have settled already. If anything, I wouldn’t have expected anything else from a fast bowler after he’d been hit for a six. Siraj was letting off some steam. That’s the fast bowler’s temperament. You want it to be like that." Also read: BGT 2024/25: Harbhajan Singh backs Rohit Sharma at No. 6, suggests two changes for Brisbane Test 'Do not hold back one bit. Do not take even one backward step' The former Indian all-rounder added, "When I was playing, my philosophy was to give it back as good as you get. And it’s exactly what I would tell my players when I was coaching India in Australia. Do not hold back one bit. Do not take even one backward step. It then became the team’s philosophy and everyone from Virat Kohli to Rishabh Pant and every member of the squad was prepared to give it back to the Aussies." Talking about the Adelaide Test, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bat first but only managed 180 with Starc ruling the roost. In reply, Head's 140 took Australia to 337. With a comprehensive lead, Cummins led the charge with the pink ball as India gave a mere 19-run target to the Aussies. The home side ended proceedings on Day 3 to level the series. The third Test kicks off on December 14 (Saturday) at The Gabba, Brisbane.

BGT: 'Do not hold back one bit,' Shastri shares advice for Md Siraj after heated exchange with Travis Head

Images taken by a NASA Mars orbiter indicate that a missing European space probe dispatched to Mars on a trial run had crashed and exploded on the Red Planet on Friday.

Confirming Europe&#39;s second failed attempt to reach the planet, the mission said they lost contact with the Schiaparelli probe 50 seconds before its scheduled touchdown.&nbsp;

The tiny disc-shaped lander was part of the Russian-European ExoMars programme to search for evidence of life on the Red Planet.&nbsp;

The European Space Agency said&nbsp;the image contained a white spot, believed to be the lander&#39;s parachute spread out on the crash site. The black spot is &quot;larger than it would have been if Schiaparelli was in one piece&quot;, flight director Michel Denis told AFP. &quot;It is smashed.&quot;

The ESA said the lander&#39;s speed-breaking retro-rocket boosters appeared to have switched off prematurely. &quot;Estimates are that Schiaparelli dropped from a height of between two and four kilometres, therefore impacting at a considerable speed, greater than 300 kilometres (186 miles) per hour,&quot; it said in a statement. &quot;It is also possible that the lander exploded on impact as its thruster propellant tanks were likely still full.&quot;

The agency insisted the problems encountered by Schiaparelli were part of the trial-run and would inform the rover design. Its mothership Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) had entered Mars&#39; orbit as planned.&nbsp;

The pair comprised phase one of a project dubbed ExoMars through which Europe and Russia seek to join the United States in operating a successful rover on Mars. It agency said it would also seek additional funding from European governments for ExMars, due to be launched in 2020.

(WION with inputs from agencies) 
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Images taken by a NASA Mars orbiter indicate that a missing European space probe dispatched to Mars on a trial run had crashed and exploded on the Red Planet on Friday.

Images taken by a NASA Mars orbiter indicate that a missing European space probe dispatched to Mars on a trial run had crashed and exploded on the Red Planet on Friday. Confirming Europe's second failed attempt to reach the planet, the mission said they lost contact with the Schiaparelli probe 50 seconds before its scheduled touchdown. The tiny disc-shaped lander was part of the Russian-European ExoMars programme to search for evidence of life on the Red Planet. The European Space Agency said the image contained a white spot, believed to be the lander's parachute spread out on the crash site. The black spot is "larger than it would have been if Schiaparelli was in one piece", flight director Michel Denis told AFP. "It is smashed." The ESA said the lander's speed-breaking retro-rocket boosters appeared to have switched off prematurely. "Estimates are that Schiaparelli dropped from a height of between two and four kilometres, therefore impacting at a considerable speed, greater than 300 kilometres (186 miles) per hour," it said in a statement. "It is also possible that the lander exploded on impact as its thruster propellant tanks were likely still full." The agency insisted the problems encountered by Schiaparelli were part of the trial-run and would inform the rover design. Its mothership Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) had entered Mars' orbit as planned. The pair comprised phase one of a project dubbed ExoMars through which Europe and Russia seek to join the United States in operating a successful rover on Mars. It agency said it would also seek additional funding from European governments for ExMars, due to be launched in 2020. (WION with inputs from agencies)

BGT 2024/25: Harbhajan Singh backs Rohit Sharma at No. 6, suggests two changes for Brisbane Test

With less than seven months to go for the World Test Championship (WTC), the race to play at Lord’s in the summit clash has heated up with recent wins for Australia and South Africa. With India losing their grip in the race for the top two in the standings, Temba Bavmua’s South Africa and Pat Cummins’ Australia are in pole position to reach the final. So with limited matches to go, here are all the permutations for all teams to qualify for the WTC final.

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<h2>1. India</h2>

P 16 | W 9 | D 1 | L 6 | Pen -2 | Points 110 | PCT% 57.29

Remaining Tests:&nbsp;Three v Australia (away)

Form guide:&nbsp;L&nbsp;W&nbsp;L L L W&nbsp;

With just three matches to go, India’s chances of reaching a third successive WTC final now hang in balance after defeats to New Zealand and Australia in the Adelaide Test. India’s best chance of reaching the WTC final is if they win all three remaining Border-Gavaskar trophy matches and pocket the series 4-1. However, any other result will see them at the mercy of other teams dropping points, meaning India will have to depend on other teams and results.

<h2>2. Australia</h2>

P 14 | W 9 | D 1 | L 4 | Pen -10 | Points 102 | PCT% 60.71

Remaining Tests:&nbsp;Three v India (home), two v Sri Lanka (away)

Form guide:&nbsp;W&nbsp;L W W L W&nbsp;

With five matches still to go in the WTC cycle and three on home turf, Australia will fancy their chances of reaching the final. If they lose the current BGT series by 4-1 they will have to depend on other teams to make the summit clash. However, a 4-1 series win should see them reach the final while a 3-1 or 2-1 series win coupled with a win in Sri Lanka will see them qualify.

The only way Australia miss out on the final is if they fail to win two or fewer matches while other teams get maximum points.

<h2>3. South Africa</h2>

P 10 | W 6 | D 1 | L 3 | Pen 0 | Points 76 | PCT% 63.33

Remaining Tests:&nbsp;Two v Pakistan (home)

Form guide (most recent first):&nbsp;W W W W W D&nbsp;

South Africa were fifth before the first Test series against Sri Lanka but have jumped up to the top spot following two very impressive wins at home. A single victory in either of their two remaining Tests at home against Pakistan will secure them the spot in the WTC Final for the first time.

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<h2>4. Sri Lanka</h2>

P 11 | W 5 | D 0 | L 6 | Pen 0 | Points 60 | PCT% 45.45

Remaining Tests:&nbsp;Two v Australia (home)

Form guide:&nbsp;L L W W W L&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sri Lanka's 0-2 loss to South Africa isn't the end of the world for the plucky Lankans. But, they'll need a massive favour from Pakistan to make it happen. If Pakistan win both Tests against South Africa, and then Sri Lanka defeat Australia 2-0 at home, SL would go through regardless of the result of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.&nbsp;

With less than seven months to go for the World Test Championship (WTC), the race to play at Lord’s in the summit clash has heated up with recent wins for Australia and South Africa.

With less than seven months to go for the World Test Championship (WTC), the race to play at Lord’s in the summit clash has heated up with recent wins for Australia and South Africa. With India losing their grip in the race for the top two in the standings, Temba Bavmua’s South Africa and Pat Cummins’ Australia are in pole position to reach the final. So with limited matches to go, here are all the permutations for all teams to qualify for the WTC final. South Africa on 🔝 The Proteas displace Australia at the summit of the #WTC25 standings after #SAvSL series sweep 👊 Latest state of play 👉 https://t.co/1TUUJ5ThVs pic.twitter.com/bXizReyaAu — ICC (@ICC) December 9, 2024 × 1. India P 16 | W 9 | D 1 | L 6 | Pen -2 | Points 110 | PCT% 57.29 Remaining Tests: Three v Australia (away) Form guide: L W L L L W With just three matches to go, India’s chances of reaching a third successive WTC final now hang in balance after defeats to New Zealand and Australia in the Adelaide Test. India’s best chance of reaching the WTC final is if they win all three remaining Border-Gavaskar trophy matches and pocket the series 4-1. However, any other result will see them at the mercy of other teams dropping points, meaning India will have to depend on other teams and results. 2. Australia P 14 | W 9 | D 1 | L 4 | Pen -10 | Points 102 | PCT% 60.71 Remaining Tests: Three v India (home), two v Sri Lanka (away) Form guide: W L W W L W With five matches still to go in the WTC cycle and three on home turf, Australia will fancy their chances of reaching the final. If they lose the current BGT series by 4-1 they will have to depend on other teams to make the summit clash. However, a 4-1 series win should see them reach the final while a 3-1 or 2-1 series win coupled with a win in Sri Lanka will see them qualify. The only way Australia miss out on the final is if they fail to win two or fewer matches while other teams get maximum points. 3. South Africa P 10 | W 6 | D 1 | L 3 | Pen 0 | Points 76 | PCT% 63.33 Remaining Tests: Two v Pakistan (home) Form guide (most recent first): W W W W W D South Africa were fifth before the first Test series against Sri Lanka but have jumped up to the top spot following two very impressive wins at home. A single victory in either of their two remaining Tests at home against Pakistan will secure them the spot in the WTC Final for the first time. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: 'Doesn't deserve...,' Kapil Dev on Jasprit Bumrah replacing Rohit Sharma as India Test skipper 4. Sri Lanka P 11 | W 5 | D 0 | L 6 | Pen 0 | Points 60 | PCT% 45.45 Remaining Tests: Two v Australia (home) Form guide: L L W W W L Sri Lanka's 0-2 loss to South Africa isn't the end of the world for the plucky Lankans. But, they'll need a massive favour from Pakistan to make it happen. If Pakistan win both Tests against South Africa, and then Sri Lanka defeat Australia 2-0 at home, SL would go through regardless of the result of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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India pacer Mohammed Shami continues to impress upon his return to competitive cricket while playing for Bengal in domestic cricket. The bowler played for the first time about a month ago since getting injured in the ICC ODI World Cup final on November 19, 2023.&nbsp;

Since his return, he has played one four-day Ranji game and eight T20s in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), taking 16 wickets in total.

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Shami has also bowled his full quota of four overs in all eight SMAT games, further proving that the bowler is almost 100 per cent fit for his much-awaited international return.

The pacer was expected to be back for the three-Test home series against New Zealand, which India lost 0-3, but wasn't named in the squad. He then was expected to be named in the India squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) squad, but the team management decided otherwise.

Shami's absence has been visible for India in the first two BGT Tests, with India winning one and losing one. More importantly, India are desperate for a pacer to compliment Jasprit Bumrah, who has been outstanding so far with 12 wickets in two games.

While Mohammed Siraj has played his part with nine wickets in two games, he largely fits the bill of a third pacer but has been pushed to frontline pair with Bumrah in Shami's absence.

India's third pacer, Harshit Rana, while being impressive, has failed to make a huge impact given the inexperience, and that's why Shami's return is awaited more than ever.

India skipper Rohit Sharma, after the loss in the second Test, also spoke on the possibility of the pacer joining the India squad in Australia and said, "We want to be more than 100% sure with him because it has been a long time. We don't want to put pressure on him to come here and do the job for the team. There are some professionals monitoring, we will take a call based on what those guys feel."

The third India vs Australia match of the BGT series is scheduled to be played from December 14 at the iconic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane.

India pacer Mohammed Shami continues to impress upon his return to competitive cricket while playing for Bengal in domestic cricket. The bowler played for the first time about a month ago since getting injured in the ICC ODI World Cup final on November 19, 2023.

India pacer Mohammed Shami continues to impress upon his return to competitive cricket while playing for Bengal in domestic cricket. The bowler played for the first time about a month ago since getting injured in the ICC ODI World Cup final on November 19, 2023. Since his return, he has played one four-day Ranji game and eight T20s in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), taking 16 wickets in total. Also Read: 'Seen a fair bit...,' Pat Cummins praises India youngster and SRH teammate Nitish Kumar Reddy Shami has also bowled his full quota of four overs in all eight SMAT games, further proving that the bowler is almost 100 per cent fit for his much-awaited international return. The pacer was expected to be back for the three-Test home series against New Zealand, which India lost 0-3, but wasn't named in the squad. He then was expected to be named in the India squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) squad, but the team management decided otherwise. Shami's absence has been visible for India in the first two BGT Tests, with India winning one and losing one. More importantly, India are desperate for a pacer to compliment Jasprit Bumrah, who has been outstanding so far with 12 wickets in two games. While Mohammed Siraj has played his part with nine wickets in two games, he largely fits the bill of a third pacer but has been pushed to frontline pair with Bumrah in Shami's absence. India's third pacer, Harshit Rana, while being impressive, has failed to make a huge impact given the inexperience, and that's why Shami's return is awaited more than ever. India skipper Rohit Sharma, after the loss in the second Test, also spoke on the possibility of the pacer joining the India squad in Australia and said, "We want to be more than 100% sure with him because it has been a long time. We don't want to put pressure on him to come here and do the job for the team. There are some professionals monitoring, we will take a call based on what those guys feel." The third India vs Australia match of the BGT series is scheduled to be played from December 14 at the iconic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane.

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins has praised India youngster Nitish Kumar Reddy for his performance in the first two Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series. Cummins also captains Nitish in the Indian Premier League (IPL) where both of them turn up for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).

"I've seen a fair bit of Nitish Kumar Reddy in the IPL. He's a really good player, quite adaptable. He's played some awesome ramp shots, pull shots and drives," said Cummins about the India all-rounder while talking to official broadcaster Star Sports.

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Nitish has been the top scorer for India in three of the four innings played on the tour so far despite coming in to bat at number 7-8. In all those three innings when Nitish top scored, India failed to cross the 200-run mark - further showing his credibility as a batter.

Nitish is also India's second-highest run scorer in the series with 163 runs in four innings at an average of 54.33 behind Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has managed 185 runs in the same number of innings at an average of 46.25. While Jaiswal's runs were boosted by a century in the&nbsp;second innings of the&nbsp;first Test in Perth, Reddy is yet to score even a fifty and has a highest score of 42.

Overall, the India all-rounder is the third-highest run scorer in the series so far, behind Travis Head (240 runs) and Jaiswal. The all-rounder has also chipped in with two wickets in 14 overs he has bowled on the tour so far.

Meanwhile, Australia have equalled the five-Test series 1-1 with the 10-wicket win in the day-night Adelaide Test. They had lost the first game in Perth by 295 runs. The third match of the series is scheduled to be played from December 14 at the iconic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has praised India youngster Nitish Kumar Reddy for his performance in the first two Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has praised India youngster Nitish Kumar Reddy for his performance in the first two Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series. Cummins also captains Nitish in the Indian Premier League (IPL) where both of them turn up for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). "I've seen a fair bit of Nitish Kumar Reddy in the IPL. He's a really good player, quite adaptable. He's played some awesome ramp shots, pull shots and drives," said Cummins about the India all-rounder while talking to official broadcaster Star Sports. Also Read: ICC announces sanctions on Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head for Adelaide face-off Nitish has been the top scorer for India in three of the four innings played on the tour so far despite coming in to bat at number 7-8. In all those three innings when Nitish top scored, India failed to cross the 200-run mark - further showing his credibility as a batter. Nitish is also India's second-highest run scorer in the series with 163 runs in four innings at an average of 54.33 behind Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has managed 185 runs in the same number of innings at an average of 46.25. While Jaiswal's runs were boosted by a century in the second innings of the first Test in Perth, Reddy is yet to score even a fifty and has a highest score of 42. Overall, the India all-rounder is the third-highest run scorer in the series so far, behind Travis Head (240 runs) and Jaiswal. The all-rounder has also chipped in with two wickets in 14 overs he has bowled on the tour so far. Meanwhile, Australia have equalled the five-Test series 1-1 with the 10-wicket win in the day-night Adelaide Test. They had lost the first game in Perth by 295 runs. The third match of the series is scheduled to be played from December 14 at the iconic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane.

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Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah revealed that he never got formal coaching while growing up and learnt everything about the game on television. Bumrah also stated that when he had started, many thought he would last not more than six-seven months. Bumrah made his international debut in 2016 and soon became a regular in white-ball before making his Test debut in 2018. At present, he remains an integral part of India's lineup across formats and is the vice-captain in the longest format.

During the second Test between India and Australia, in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), Bumrah told Fox Cricket, "I started my cricket quite late. I was not a tearaway quick because at six, seven, I didn’t play cricket. I started cricket with the season ball probably at 16, 17. So I watched the television and picked up cricket. I’d got no formal coaching ever."

"So I learned everything through the television and, you know, somehow picked up cues and kept on finding my own solutions. So that’s worked with me till date that, you know, I come into a setup. I rely on my own instincts and gut. So yeah, that’s how I picked up."

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<h2>'Don’t think a lot of people believed in me, they thought this bowling action would not last for long'</h2>

Bumrah further shared, "When I used to play cricket as a youngster, there used to be benches over there. So I couldn’t go any further than that. So I couldn’t go through that. So that was the limit that we had. So we used to keep it as a boundary. So I used to run in from there. So when I came into serious cricket, I tried to run more. Initially, I did run a lot more, but it used to have no difference to my pace. It used to stay the same."

"So at that time, I thought, okay, might as well conserve some energy to&nbsp;bowl faster for a long period. So I had this and it did, it made no difference to my bowling. So I thought I’d keep it with me. I don’t think a lot of people believed in me because they thought that this bowling action will not last for long. He’ll play for six months, seven months. So not really a lot of people worked on me or, you know, gave me inputs that, you know, I think this is useful or you should stop doing that because. I don’t think they saw a lot of merit."

“I think that worked out in my favour because&nbsp;I was self-reliant then and I had to have a lot of self-belief and find out solutions on my own. So yes, nobody tried to change me, but nobody gave any extra solutions. So that worked out for the best in the greater interest, but then that helped me develop, you know, relying on yourself and having self-belief. So I think that worked out brilliantly for me," Bumrah added.

Bumrah is currently involved in the five-match Test series between India and Australia in Australia. He led India in the series opener&nbsp;in Perth&nbsp;and ended as the Player-of-the-Match for his match figures of 8 for 72. After&nbsp;India's loss in the second Test&nbsp;at&nbsp;Adelaide, the 31-year-old would be eager to stage his side's bounce back in 2024/25 BGT.

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah revealed that he never got formal coaching while growing up and learnt everything about the game on television. Bumrah also stated that when he had started, many thought he would last not more than six-seven months.

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah revealed that he never got formal coaching while growing up and learnt everything about the game on television. Bumrah also stated that when he had started, many thought he would last not more than six-seven months. Bumrah made his international debut in 2016 and soon became a regular in white-ball before making his Test debut in 2018. At present, he remains an integral part of India's lineup across formats and is the vice-captain in the longest format. During the second Test between India and Australia, in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), Bumrah told Fox Cricket, "I started my cricket quite late. I was not a tearaway quick because at six, seven, I didn’t play cricket. I started cricket with the season ball probably at 16, 17. So I watched the television and picked up cricket. I’d got no formal coaching ever." "So I learned everything through the television and, you know, somehow picked up cues and kept on finding my own solutions. So that’s worked with me till date that, you know, I come into a setup. I rely on my own instincts and gut. So yeah, that’s how I picked up." Also read: IPL 2025: ‘He said he wanted to go…’ – Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani opens up on Rishabh Pant’s departure 'Don’t think a lot of people believed in me, they thought this bowling action would not last for long' Bumrah further shared, "When I used to play cricket as a youngster, there used to be benches over there. So I couldn’t go any further than that. So I couldn’t go through that. So that was the limit that we had. So we used to keep it as a boundary. So I used to run in from there. So when I came into serious cricket, I tried to run more. Initially, I did run a lot more, but it used to have no difference to my pace. It used to stay the same." "So at that time, I thought, okay, might as well conserve some energy to bowl faster for a long period. So I had this and it did, it made no difference to my bowling. So I thought I’d keep it with me. I don’t think a lot of people believed in me because they thought that this bowling action will not last for long. He’ll play for six months, seven months. So not really a lot of people worked on me or, you know, gave me inputs that, you know, I think this is useful or you should stop doing that because. I don’t think they saw a lot of merit." “I think that worked out in my favour because I was self-reliant then and I had to have a lot of self-belief and find out solutions on my own. So yes, nobody tried to change me, but nobody gave any extra solutions. So that worked out for the best in the greater interest, but then that helped me develop, you know, relying on yourself and having self-belief. So I think that worked out brilliantly for me," Bumrah added. Bumrah is currently involved in the five-match Test series between India and Australia in Australia. He led India in the series opener in Perth and ended as the Player-of-the-Match for his match figures of 8 for 72. After India's loss in the second Test at Adelaide, the 31-year-old would be eager to stage his side's bounce back in 2024/25 BGT.

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Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Rohit Sharma-led team following their defeat in second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test on Sunday (Dec 8). India lost the Adelaide day-night match by 10 wickets as Australia equalled five-Test series 1-1.

Gavaskar said that the players need to practice and the optional session should only be at captain or coach's discretion.

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“You have to give yourself a chance to get into rhythm. You haven't got runs, your bowlers haven't got rhythm. The optional practice should only be depended on captain and coach. The coach can say, ‘hey, you got 150 or you bowled 40 overs in the match, you don’t need to come to practice'. They should be the one giving the options, not the players. If it is left to the players, they will certainly say, ‘no, I&nbsp;will be staying in my room’,” said Gavaskar to Star Sports following the match.

“That's not what Indian cricket is. It's an honour, privilege to be playing for India, and I counted the number of days they would be here; 57 days is what they will be here for. 25 days for five Tests, two days for PM's XI match, so they got 30 days of off. They got one extra day in Perth, they are getting two days here. So my request to them is to please come here and practice,” he added.

In Australia, India have failed to cross 200 three times in four innings - showing their struggle with the bat. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made his debut in Perth Test, has been the top scorer for India in all those three innings where they failed to touch 200.

India's failure with the bat is becoming more and more evident with the team not able to cross 200-run mark in first innings of the four of the previous Tests they have played.

The third Test is scheduled to be played at the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane from December 14.

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Rohit Sharma-led team following their defeat in second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test on Sunday (Dec 8). India lost the Adelaide day-night match by 10 wickets as Australia equalled five-Test series 1-1.

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Rohit Sharma-led team following their defeat in second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test on Sunday (Dec 8). India lost the Adelaide day-night match by 10 wickets as Australia equalled five-Test series 1-1. Gavaskar said that the players need to practice and the optional session should only be at captain or coach's discretion. Also Read: 'That's what happened...,' India skipper Rohit Sharma points out reason for Adelaide loss “You have to give yourself a chance to get into rhythm. You haven't got runs, your bowlers haven't got rhythm. The optional practice should only be depended on captain and coach. The coach can say, ‘hey, you got 150 or you bowled 40 overs in the match, you don’t need to come to practice'. They should be the one giving the options, not the players. If it is left to the players, they will certainly say, ‘no, I will be staying in my room’,” said Gavaskar to Star Sports following the match. “That's not what Indian cricket is. It's an honour, privilege to be playing for India, and I counted the number of days they would be here; 57 days is what they will be here for. 25 days for five Tests, two days for PM's XI match, so they got 30 days of off. They got one extra day in Perth, they are getting two days here. So my request to them is to please come here and practice,” he added. In Australia, India have failed to cross 200 three times in four innings - showing their struggle with the bat. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made his debut in Perth Test, has been the top scorer for India in all those three innings where they failed to touch 200. India's failure with the bat is becoming more and more evident with the team not able to cross 200-run mark in first innings of the four of the previous Tests they have played. The third Test is scheduled to be played at the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane from December 14.

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Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne revealed the reason behind him getting runs in Adelaide was down to doing what he does best—hitting lots of cricket balls. The comments come after Australia secured a 10-wicket win in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test on Sunday (Dec. 8).

Labuschagne was under a lot of pressure coming into the Test and responded with a gritty 64 off 126 balls, which helped Australia set up a match-winning 337 in the first innings.

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“I just got back to doing what I do best, and it’s hitting lots and lots of cricket balls, looking at heaps of footage, and working out where I felt like I was falling short," he told Fox Cricket after the match.

“Externally, you know if you’re not playing well. You can’t hide from it… and you need to find a way out. I needed to stay true to myself,” added the batter.

The batter also had a tongue-in-cheek remark on winning the Test after losing the first one in Perth by 295 runs and said,&nbsp;“Last week, we lost the Test, and we were apparently the worst Test team ever. This week we finish on day three with the series at 1-1. We know how we’re going in there. It’s nice there is so much talk about the game."

Aussie skipper Pat Cummins, who took 5/57 in the second innings at Adelaide, also echoed the same thoughts on the win and said: “Great week. Great to level the series. I think this week we were back to our best. That’s the team that I remember in how we want to play our cricket, so really satisfying.”

The five-Test series now stands equal at 1-1 with the third match scheduled to be played at the iconic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane from December 14.

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne revealed the reason behind him getting runs in Adelaide was down to doing what he does best—hitting lots of cricket balls. The comments come after Australia secured a 10-wicket win in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test on Sunday (Dec.

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne revealed the reason behind him getting runs in Adelaide was down to doing what he does best—hitting lots of cricket balls. The comments come after Australia secured a 10-wicket win in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test on Sunday (Dec. 8). Labuschagne was under a lot of pressure coming into the Test and responded with a gritty 64 off 126 balls, which helped Australia set up a match-winning 337 in the first innings. Also Read: 'That's what happened...,' India skipper Rohit Sharma points out reason for Adelaide loss “I just got back to doing what I do best, and it’s hitting lots and lots of cricket balls, looking at heaps of footage, and working out where I felt like I was falling short," he told Fox Cricket after the match. “Externally, you know if you’re not playing well. You can’t hide from it… and you need to find a way out. I needed to stay true to myself,” added the batter. The batter also had a tongue-in-cheek remark on winning the Test after losing the first one in Perth by 295 runs and said, “Last week, we lost the Test, and we were apparently the worst Test team ever. This week we finish on day three with the series at 1-1. We know how we’re going in there. It’s nice there is so much talk about the game." Aussie skipper Pat Cummins, who took 5/57 in the second innings at Adelaide, also echoed the same thoughts on the win and said: “Great week. Great to level the series. I think this week we were back to our best. That’s the team that I remember in how we want to play our cricket, so really satisfying.” The five-Test series now stands equal at 1-1 with the third match scheduled to be played at the iconic Gabba Stadium in Brisbane from December 14.

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India skipper Rohit Sharma lamented team's performance with the bat after a crushing 10-wicket loss in second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test on Sunday (Dec 8). India lost the match two hours into the third day of the Test after scoring only 180 and 175 across two innings in the day-night Adelaide match.

"When you come to Australia, I feel the best chance of winning a Test match is by putting runs on the board," he said after the loss.

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"We were 30-40 runs short with the bat in the first innings. And then there were opportunities when Australia were batting and we failed to take those chances [Travis Head was dropped on 78; he made 140]. And obviously when you miss those chances, it is never easy and it's not going to be easy. The opposition will always make you pay for it and that's what happened. And then in the second innings as well, we thought the conditions were better. Again, we were not good enough with the bat," added Rohit.

India's failure with the bat is becoming more and more evident with the team not able to cross 200-run mark in first innings of the four of the previous Tests they have played. Out of those four games two were at home against New Zealand.

In Australia, India have failed to cross 200 three times in four innings - further showing their struggle with the bat. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made his debut in Perth Test, has been the top scorer for India in all those three innings where they failed to touch 200.

After the loss, the five-Test series stands equal at 1-1 with the third match scheduled to be played at the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane from December 14.

India skipper Rohit Sharma lamented team's performance with the bat after a crushing 10-wicket loss in second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test on Sunday (Dec 8).

India skipper Rohit Sharma lamented team's performance with the bat after a crushing 10-wicket loss in second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test on Sunday (Dec 8). India lost the match two hours into the third day of the Test after scoring only 180 and 175 across two innings in the day-night Adelaide match. "When you come to Australia, I feel the best chance of winning a Test match is by putting runs on the board," he said after the loss. Also Read: India slips to 3rd spot in WTC Final rankings after Adelaide loss; Australia returns to top "We were 30-40 runs short with the bat in the first innings. And then there were opportunities when Australia were batting and we failed to take those chances [Travis Head was dropped on 78; he made 140]. And obviously when you miss those chances, it is never easy and it's not going to be easy. The opposition will always make you pay for it and that's what happened. And then in the second innings as well, we thought the conditions were better. Again, we were not good enough with the bat," added Rohit. India's failure with the bat is becoming more and more evident with the team not able to cross 200-run mark in first innings of the four of the previous Tests they have played. Out of those four games two were at home against New Zealand. In Australia, India have failed to cross 200 three times in four innings - further showing their struggle with the bat. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made his debut in Perth Test, has been the top scorer for India in all those three innings where they failed to touch 200. After the loss, the five-Test series stands equal at 1-1 with the third match scheduled to be played at the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane from December 14.

BGT 2024-25: 'That's what happened...,' India skipper Rohit Sharma points out reason for Adelaide loss

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has said that India bowlers missed the right length on Day 1 (Dec 6) of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide under the lights. The comments come as India have been almost batted out of the contest after just scoring 180 in their first innings.&nbsp;

“We wanted to bring stumps into play as much as we can, and I felt that last night with the ball moving around a bit. We missed that, we were slightly off the mark in finding the right length,” said Morkel while talking to reporters after the end of play on Day 2 (Dec 7).

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“At times, we [India in the first innings] were a touch wide, so we allowed the guys to leave a lot of balls. If you look at the history of pink ball Tests, that time of night if you bowl [in those areas], then you can pick up wickets,” he added

The wide lines allowed Australian batters to absorb the pressure by leaving the balls as they amassed 86 runs on Day 1 for the loss of just one wicket. On Saturday (Dec 7), they continued from where they let off and went on to score 337 in the first innings – taking a 157-run lead over India.

In the second innings, Australia had India on the ropes by the end of the day's play as the visitors were five down for 128 runs and were still trailing by 29 runs.&nbsp;

India made a horrible start in their second innings, losing KL Rahul in the third over at a team score of 12.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was the next to go after adding 30 runs for the second wicket with Gill. Scott Boland sent Jaiswal back before doing the same with Virat Kohli about 24 runs later.

Pant, meanwhile, came out all guns blazing and added quickfire 20 runs with Gill for the fourth wicket before Australia took two quick wickets to seize the advantage on Saturday.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has said that India bowlers missed the right length on Day 1 (Dec 6) of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide under the lights.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has said that India bowlers missed the right length on Day 1 (Dec 6) of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide under the lights. The comments come as India have been almost batted out of the contest after just scoring 180 in their first innings. “We wanted to bring stumps into play as much as we can, and I felt that last night with the ball moving around a bit. We missed that, we were slightly off the mark in finding the right length,” said Morkel while talking to reporters after the end of play on Day 2 (Dec 7). Also Read: 'If that's how they...,' Travis Head on Mohammed Siraj send-off on day 2 “At times, we [India in the first innings] were a touch wide, so we allowed the guys to leave a lot of balls. If you look at the history of pink ball Tests, that time of night if you bowl [in those areas], then you can pick up wickets,” he added The wide lines allowed Australian batters to absorb the pressure by leaving the balls as they amassed 86 runs on Day 1 for the loss of just one wicket. On Saturday (Dec 7), they continued from where they let off and went on to score 337 in the first innings – taking a 157-run lead over India. In the second innings, Australia had India on the ropes by the end of the day's play as the visitors were five down for 128 runs and were still trailing by 29 runs. India made a horrible start in their second innings, losing KL Rahul in the third over at a team score of 12. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the next to go after adding 30 runs for the second wicket with Gill. Scott Boland sent Jaiswal back before doing the same with Virat Kohli about 24 runs later. Pant, meanwhile, came out all guns blazing and added quickfire 20 runs with Gill for the fourth wicket before Australia took two quick wickets to seize the advantage on Saturday.

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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.

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.

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."

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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&nbsp;kicks off on Friday (Dec. 6).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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