<p>Indian skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> explained why <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</a> failed to make the cut in squad for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> and the ODIs against England announced on Saturday (Jan 18). The captain said that Siraj's effectiveness dips a little bit when not given the new ball.</p>
<p>Siraj, who has 71 ODI wickets to his name in 44 games, was not included in the squad especially with uncertainties around Jasprit Bumrah&rsquo;s availability.<br>In place of Siraj, left-arm pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh">Arshdeep Singh</a> has earned a spot after becoming the highest wicket-taker in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;That's purely because we thought over it. We are not sure about Bumrah, whether he is going to play or not. So, we thought of wanting someone who can bowl with the new ball and at the backend. So we picked Arshdeep to bowl at the backend. Shami, we all saw what he can do with the new ball," Rohit said during a presser in Mumbai.</p>
<p>"That is where we feel that Siraj&rsquo;s effectiveness comes down a little bit when he is not bowling with the new ball. We discussed it at length about it, as we are only taking three seamers there because we wanted all these all-rounders with us. It's an unfortunate thing that he has to miss out," the skipper added.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-vows-to-speak-with-bcci-over-players-partners-travel-restrictions-in-caught-off-guard-on-mic-moment-8633138">'I will have to sit with BCCI secretary...,' Rohit caught off guard during CT squad announcement presser - Watch</a></p>
<p>In eight ODIs, Arshdeep has picked 20 wickets and brings in the variety via his left-arm angles and variations. For the England ODI series, India have also got seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Arshdeep hasn't played a lot of ODIs, but he has been around the white-ball circuit for a long time. I don't think I feel comfortable saying he is not experienced. He has bowled some tough overs, played T20Is and can handle that pressure," Rohit stated.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Siraj, who has 71 ODI wickets to his name in 44 games, was not included in the squad especially with uncertainties around Jasprit Bumrah’s availability. Sports. Cricket.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma explained why Mohammed Siraj failed to make the cut in squad for the Champions Trophy and the ODIs against England announced on Saturday (Jan 18). The captain said that Siraj's effectiveness dips a little bit when not given the new ball. Siraj, who has 71 ODI wickets to his name in 44 games, was not included in the squad especially with uncertainties around Jasprit Bumrah’s availability. In place of Siraj, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has earned a spot after becoming the highest wicket-taker in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. “That's purely because we thought over it. We are not sure about Bumrah, whether he is going to play or not. So, we thought of wanting someone who can bowl with the new ball and at the backend. So we picked Arshdeep to bowl at the backend. Shami, we all saw what he can do with the new ball," Rohit said during a presser in Mumbai. "That is where we feel that Siraj’s effectiveness comes down a little bit when he is not bowling with the new ball. We discussed it at length about it, as we are only taking three seamers there because we wanted all these all-rounders with us. It's an unfortunate thing that he has to miss out," the skipper added. Also Read: 'I will have to sit with BCCI secretary...,' Rohit caught off guard during CT squad announcement presser - Watch In eight ODIs, Arshdeep has picked 20 wickets and brings in the variety via his left-arm angles and variations. For the England ODI series, India have also got seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana. “Arshdeep hasn't played a lot of ODIs, but he has been around the white-ball circuit for a long time. I don't think I feel comfortable saying he is not experienced. He has bowled some tough overs, played T20Is and can handle that pressure," Rohit stated. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden has slammed Marnus Labuschagne for getting distracted while batting and getting out shortly after. The incident happened on day 2 (Sunday) of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.</p></p>
<p>"He saw 55 deliveries, and had no go forward whatsoever. Even that little exchange, if it was me at the crease and a bowler does that. I am not caring less. I'm not even looking at the bowler. I'm not acknowledging what he's doing one bit. He's nowhere near my space. In fact, I probably would have told him to get out of my space before he even got to the bails," Hayden said on broadcaster Star Sports at the end of play on Sunday (Dec 15).</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-controversy-hits-gabba-test-after-isha-ghua-uses-racial-slur-for-jasprit-bumrah-calls-him-primate-784156">Controversy hits Gabba Test as broadcaster uses racial slur for Jasprit Bumrah</a></p>
<p>The incident Hayden referred to also involved India pacer Mohammed Siraj who had switched bails on the stumps when Labuschagne was batting. The batter, however, changed it back as soon as Siraj turned around. The whole shenanigan didn't work out well for Labuschagne, as he got out shortly after scoring 12 off 55 balls.</p>
<p>As for the match, Labuschagne's wicket was the last good thing to happen to India as Australia added 377 runs for their overnight score of 28 from rain-shortened day 1 to finish Sunday at 405/7.</p>
<p>For the hosts, who were asked to bat first after losing the toss, Steve Smith (101) and Travis Head (152) starred with the bat and added 241 runs for the fourth wicket. For India, it was Jasprit Bumrah who battled alone and took another five-for while Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with one wicket each.</p>
<p>At the close of play on day 2, Alex Carey was not out for Australia at 45 while Mitchell Starc was batting at seven runs.</p>


The incident Hayden referred to also involved India pacer Mohammed Siraj who had switched bails on the stumps when Labuschagne was batting.



Brisbane, Australia Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden has slammed Marnus Labuschagne for getting distracted while batting and getting out shortly after. The incident happened on day 2 (Sunday) of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. "He saw 55 deliveries, and had no go forward whatsoever. Even that little exchange, if it was me at the crease and a bowler does that. I am not caring less. I'm not even looking at the bowler. I'm not acknowledging what he's doing one bit. He's nowhere near my space. In fact, I probably would have told him to get out of my space before he even got to the bails," Hayden said on broadcaster Star Sports at the end of play on Sunday (Dec 15). Also Read: Controversy hits Gabba Test as broadcaster uses racial slur for Jasprit Bumrah The incident Hayden referred to also involved India pacer Mohammed Siraj who had switched bails on the stumps when Labuschagne was batting. The batter, however, changed it back as soon as Siraj turned around. The whole shenanigan didn't work out well for Labuschagne, as he got out shortly after scoring 12 off 55 balls. As for the match, Labuschagne's wicket was the last good thing to happen to India as Australia added 377 runs for their overnight score of 28 from rain-shortened day 1 to finish Sunday at 405/7. For the hosts, who were asked to bat first after losing the toss, Steve Smith (101) and Travis Head (152) starred with the bat and added 241 runs for the fourth wicket. For India, it was Jasprit Bumrah who battled alone and took another five-for while Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with one wicket each. At the close of play on day 2, Alex Carey was not out for Australia at 45 while Mitchell Starc was batting at seven runs.

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<p>Team India won the first session on day two in Brisbane by picking three wickets but escaped injury scares to the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. While Siraj pulled up his left hamstring overs before lunch, the medical staff attended Bumrah for possible stiffness after regular spells. On the other hand, India’s nemesis, Travis Head, broke the Gabba deadlock, completing another hundred in this series. At tea, Australia's scorecard read 234 for three in 70 overs.</p></p>
<p>India began day two with two quick wickets, removing both openers. Bumrah, accounting for the duo, first removed Usman Khawaja, who was caught behind, before dismissing rookie Nathan McSweeney seven runs later. </p>
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<p>Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith bailed the hosts out of trouble with a gritty stand, adding 37 for the third wicket before Siraj’s mind games against Marnus led to his wicket in the following over. </p>
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<p>Siraj walked towards Marnus during a follow-through in the 33rd over, switching bails to break his concentration. That, however, worked in India’s favour as Nitish Kumar Reddy got rid of Marnus in the next over, caught in the slips.</p>
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<p>With Travis Head joining Smith in the middle, Australia breathed a sigh of relief. Soon after, Siraj pulled up his hamstring and left the over midway. Bumrah followed him shortly, reducing India's bowling attack to Akash Deep, Nitish and Ravindra Jadeja. Thankfully, lunch was taken, avoiding another scare.</p>
<h2>Another day, another hundred for Travis Head</h2>
<p>Head loves playing against India, regardless of the format. Having scored two decisive tons against Rohit Sharma’s team the past year, costing India two ICC titles, Head scored one against them in the second Test in Adelaide and now a few days later at the Gabba in Brisbane.</p>
<p>The left-handed batter took his time but dominated the bowlers with utter disdain. Making the most of a speed-less seam attack, Head took on everyone, including Bumrah, hitting him for an overhead six just after lunch. </p>
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<p>While he made merry against Jadeja by smashing him to all parts of the ground, his stroke play against Siraj pumped up the crowd. </p>
<p>Head completed his fifty and took no time to get past the three-digit mark, marking his second hundred of the series. </p>
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<p>On the other hand, Steve Smith also completed his fifty, showing signs of returning to form just at the right time for the hosts. </p>


Travis Head scored his second hundred of the series against India. 



Gabba, Brisbane Team India won the first session on day two in Brisbane by picking three wickets but escaped injury scares to the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. While Siraj pulled up his left hamstring overs before lunch, the medical staff attended Bumrah for possible stiffness after regular spells. On the other hand, India’s nemesis, Travis Head, broke the Gabba deadlock, completing another hundred in this series. At tea, Australia's scorecard read 234 for three in 70 overs. India began day two with two quick wickets, removing both openers. Bumrah, accounting for the duo, first removed Usman Khawaja, who was caught behind, before dismissing rookie Nathan McSweeney seven runs later. Jasprit Bumrah looks at his devastating best! He gets Usman Khawaja early on Day Two. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/X7sj8lyIIv — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith bailed the hosts out of trouble with a gritty stand, adding 37 for the third wicket before Siraj’s mind games against Marnus led to his wicket in the following over. ALSO READ: IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar welcome to captaincy role at RCB after leading Madhya Pradesh to SMAT final Siraj walked towards Marnus during a follow-through in the 33rd over, switching bails to break his concentration. That, however, worked in India’s favour as Nitish Kumar Reddy got rid of Marnus in the next over, caught in the slips. How good is this exchange between Siraj and Labuschange? #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GSv1XSrMHn — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × With Travis Head joining Smith in the middle, Australia breathed a sigh of relief. Soon after, Siraj pulled up his hamstring and left the over midway. Bumrah followed him shortly, reducing India's bowling attack to Akash Deep, Nitish and Ravindra Jadeja. Thankfully, lunch was taken, avoiding another scare. Another day, another hundred for Travis Head Head loves playing against India, regardless of the format. Having scored two decisive tons against Rohit Sharma’s team the past year, costing India two ICC titles, Head scored one against them in the second Test in Adelaide and now a few days later at the Gabba in Brisbane. The left-handed batter took his time but dominated the bowlers with utter disdain. Making the most of a speed-less seam attack, Head took on everyone, including Bumrah, hitting him for an overhead six just after lunch. Oh that is class from Travis Head ?#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/rqr2hzSCpd — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × While he made merry against Jadeja by smashing him to all parts of the ground, his stroke play against Siraj pumped up the crowd. Head completed his fifty and took no time to get past the three-digit mark, marking his second hundred of the series. HE'S DONE IT AGAIN! Travis Head brings up another hundred ⭐️#AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/10yBuL883X — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × On the other hand, Steve Smith also completed his fifty, showing signs of returning to form just at the right time for the hosts.

BGT, Gabba Test: Travis Head rocks India with another hundred after pace duo escaped injury scare

<p>Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden has slammed Marnus Labuschagne for getting distracted while batting and getting out shortly after. The incident happened on day 2 (Sunday) of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.</p>

<p>"He saw 55 deliveries, and had no go forward whatsoever. Even that little exchange, if it was me at the crease and a bowler does that. I am not caring less. I'm not even looking at the bowler. I'm not acknowledging what he's doing one bit. He's nowhere near my space. In fact, I probably would have told him to get out of my space before he even got to the bails," Hayden said on broadcaster Star Sports at the end of play on Sunday (Dec 15).</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-controversy-hits-gabba-test-after-isha-ghua-uses-racial-slur-for-jasprit-bumrah-calls-him-primate-784156">Controversy hits Gabba Test as broadcaster uses racial slur for Jasprit Bumrah</a></p>

<p>The incident Hayden referred to also involved India pacer Mohammed Siraj who had switched bails on the stumps when Labuschagne was batting. The batter, however, changed it back as soon as Siraj turned around. The whole shenanigan didn't work out well for Labuschagne, as he got out shortly after scoring 12 off 55 balls.</p>

<p>As for the match, Labuschagne's wicket was the last good thing to happen to India as Australia added 377 runs for their overnight score of 28 from rain-shortened day 1 to finish Sunday at 405/7.</p>

<p>For the hosts, who were asked to bat first after losing the toss, Steve Smith (101) and Travis Head (152) starred with the bat and added 241 runs for the fourth wicket. For India, it was Jasprit Bumrah who battled alone and took another five-for while Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with one wicket each.</p>

<p>At the close of play on day 2, Alex Carey was not out for Australia at 45 while Mitchell Starc was batting at seven runs.</p>


Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden has slammed Marnus Labuschagne for getting distracted while batting and getting out shortly after. The incident happened on day 2 (Sunday) of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden has slammed Marnus Labuschagne for getting distracted while batting and getting out shortly after. The incident happened on day 2 (Sunday) of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. "He saw 55 deliveries, and had no go forward whatsoever. Even that little exchange, if it was me at the crease and a bowler does that. I am not caring less. I'm not even looking at the bowler. I'm not acknowledging what he's doing one bit. He's nowhere near my space. In fact, I probably would have told him to get out of my space before he even got to the bails," Hayden said on broadcaster Star Sports at the end of play on Sunday (Dec 15). Also Read: Controversy hits Gabba Test as broadcaster uses racial slur for Jasprit Bumrah The incident Hayden referred to also involved India pacer Mohammed Siraj who had switched bails on the stumps when Labuschagne was batting. The batter, however, changed it back as soon as Siraj turned around. The whole shenanigan didn't work out well for Labuschagne, as he got out shortly after scoring 12 off 55 balls. As for the match, Labuschagne's wicket was the last good thing to happen to India as Australia added 377 runs for their overnight score of 28 from rain-shortened day 1 to finish Sunday at 405/7. For the hosts, who were asked to bat first after losing the toss, Steve Smith (101) and Travis Head (152) starred with the bat and added 241 runs for the fourth wicket. For India, it was Jasprit Bumrah who battled alone and took another five-for while Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with one wicket each. At the close of play on day 2, Alex Carey was not out for Australia at 45 while Mitchell Starc was batting at seven runs.

<p>Team India won the first session on day two in Brisbane by picking three wickets but escaped injury scares to the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. While Siraj pulled up his left hamstring overs before lunch, the medical staff attended Bumrah for possible stiffness after regular spells. On the other hand, India’s nemesis, Travis Head, broke the Gabba deadlock, completing another hundred in this series. At tea, Australia's scorecard read 234 for three in 70 overs.</p>

<p>India began day two with two quick wickets, removing both openers. Bumrah, accounting for the duo, first removed Usman Khawaja, who was caught behind, before dismissing rookie Nathan McSweeney seven runs later.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith bailed the hosts out of trouble with a gritty stand, adding 37 for the third wicket before Siraj’s mind games against Marnus led to his wicket in the following over.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-rajat-patidar-welcome-to-captaincy-role-at-rcb-after-leading-madhya-pradesh-to-smat-final-784015">IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar welcome to captaincy role at RCB after leading Madhya Pradesh to SMAT final</a></strong></p>

<p>Siraj walked towards Marnus during a follow-through in the 33rd over, switching bails to break his concentration. That, however, worked in India’s favour as Nitish Kumar Reddy got rid of Marnus in the next over, caught in the slips.</p>

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<p>With Travis Head joining Smith in the middle, Australia breathed a sigh of relief. Soon after, Siraj pulled up his hamstring and left the over midway. Bumrah followed him shortly, reducing India's bowling attack to Akash Deep, Nitish and Ravindra Jadeja. Thankfully, lunch was taken, avoiding another scare.</p>

<h2>Another day, another hundred for Travis Head</h2>

<p>Head loves playing against India, regardless of the format. Having scored two decisive tons against Rohit Sharma’s team the past year, costing India two ICC titles, Head scored one against them in the second Test in Adelaide and now a few days later at the Gabba in Brisbane.</p>

<p>The left-handed batter took his time but dominated the bowlers with utter disdain. Making the most of a speed-less seam attack, Head took on everyone, including Bumrah, hitting him for an overhead six just after lunch.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While he made merry against Jadeja by smashing him to all parts of the ground, his stroke play against Siraj pumped up the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Head completed his fifty and took no time to get past the three-digit mark, marking his second hundred of the series.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Steve Smith also completed his fifty, showing signs of returning to form just at the right time for the hosts.&nbsp;</p>


Team India won the first session on day two in Brisbane by picking three wickets but escaped injury scares to the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. While Siraj pulled up his left hamstring overs before lunch, the medical staff attended Bumrah for possible stiffness after regular spells.

Team India won the first session on day two in Brisbane by picking three wickets but escaped injury scares to the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. While Siraj pulled up his left hamstring overs before lunch, the medical staff attended Bumrah for possible stiffness after regular spells. On the other hand, India’s nemesis, Travis Head, broke the Gabba deadlock, completing another hundred in this series. At tea, Australia's scorecard read 234 for three in 70 overs. India began day two with two quick wickets, removing both openers. Bumrah, accounting for the duo, first removed Usman Khawaja, who was caught behind, before dismissing rookie Nathan McSweeney seven runs later. Jasprit Bumrah looks at his devastating best! He gets Usman Khawaja early on Day Two. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/X7sj8lyIIv — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith bailed the hosts out of trouble with a gritty stand, adding 37 for the third wicket before Siraj’s mind games against Marnus led to his wicket in the following over. ALSO READ: IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar welcome to captaincy role at RCB after leading Madhya Pradesh to SMAT final Siraj walked towards Marnus during a follow-through in the 33rd over, switching bails to break his concentration. That, however, worked in India’s favour as Nitish Kumar Reddy got rid of Marnus in the next over, caught in the slips. How good is this exchange between Siraj and Labuschange? #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GSv1XSrMHn — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × With Travis Head joining Smith in the middle, Australia breathed a sigh of relief. Soon after, Siraj pulled up his hamstring and left the over midway. Bumrah followed him shortly, reducing India's bowling attack to Akash Deep, Nitish and Ravindra Jadeja. Thankfully, lunch was taken, avoiding another scare. Another day, another hundred for Travis Head Head loves playing against India, regardless of the format. Having scored two decisive tons against Rohit Sharma’s team the past year, costing India two ICC titles, Head scored one against them in the second Test in Adelaide and now a few days later at the Gabba in Brisbane. The left-handed batter took his time but dominated the bowlers with utter disdain. Making the most of a speed-less seam attack, Head took on everyone, including Bumrah, hitting him for an overhead six just after lunch. Oh that is class from Travis Head 👏#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/rqr2hzSCpd — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × While he made merry against Jadeja by smashing him to all parts of the ground, his stroke play against Siraj pumped up the crowd. Head completed his fifty and took no time to get past the three-digit mark, marking his second hundred of the series. HE'S DONE IT AGAIN! Travis Head brings up another hundred ⭐️#AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/10yBuL883X — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × On the other hand, Steve Smith also completed his fifty, showing signs of returning to form just at the right time for the hosts.

<p>Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj received a hostile welcome at the Gabba in Brisbane as Australian fans booed him before he began his spell on day one of the third BGT Test on Saturday (Dec 14). Per the latest reports, after Jasprit Bumrah finished his first over, the local fans came down hard on Siraj, trying to tear into him with the boos. Siraj, however, kept his composure and concentrated on delivering goods for his team.</p>

<p>Per a report in the Times of India, the home crowd didn’t seem to forgive Siraj, let alone forget, for his send-off to Travis Head during the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-everyones-here-to-write-articles-labuschagne-hits-back-at-warner-over-batting-criticism-783914">BGT: ‘Everyone’s here to write articles,’ Labuschagne hits back at Warner over batting criticism</a></strong></p>

<p>During day two of the second game at the iconic Adelaide Oval, Siraj clean bowled Head off a searing Yorker on 140, giving him a fiery send-off by gesturing aggressively towards the dressing room. That reaction garnered attention from all spheres - the commentators, former cricketers, experts and fans worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both, however, made contrasting claims reflecting on this incident following the day’s play. While Head, who hammered India with another decisive ton, revealed he said ‘well-bowled’ to Siraj, while the Indian pacer refuted this, adding Head didn’t utter those words but instead said something else.</p>

<h2>'Went too far'</h2>

<p>Though both hugged it out after the match, which Australia won by ten wickets, Head admitted regret over his reaction but maintained his stance of not backing down.</p>

<p>"It probably [went] a little bit far that's why I'm disappointed in the reaction I gave back, but I'm also going to stand up for myself. Like to think in our team we wouldn't do that. [It's] not the way I'd like to play the game and feel like my teammates are the same. If I see that, I probably call it out, which I did,” Head said of the incident.</p>

<p>Reverting, Siraj said, "It was a great battle going on [with Head], and he batted really well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“When you get hit for a six on a good ball, it fires you up differently. And when I bowled him, I just celebrated, and he abused me, and you saw that on TV too. I only celebrated at the start, I didn't say anything to him. What he said in the press conference wasn't right, it's a lie that he said 'well bowled' to me. It's there for everyone to see that that's not what he said to me.</p>

<p>"We respect everyone; it's not like we disrespect other players. I respect everybody because cricket is a gentleman's game, but what he did wasn't right. I didn't like it at all,” Siraj noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Australia was 28/0 before rain stopped play on day one of the third Test at the Gabba.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj received a hostile welcome at the Gabba in Brisbane as Australian fans booed him before he began his spell on day one of the third BGT Test on Saturday (Dec 14).

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj received a hostile welcome at the Gabba in Brisbane as Australian fans booed him before he began his spell on day one of the third BGT Test on Saturday (Dec 14). Per the latest reports, after Jasprit Bumrah finished his first over, the local fans came down hard on Siraj, trying to tear into him with the boos. Siraj, however, kept his composure and concentrated on delivering goods for his team. Per a report in the Times of India, the home crowd didn’t seem to forgive Siraj, let alone forget, for his send-off to Travis Head during the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide. ALSO READ: BGT: ‘Everyone’s here to write articles,’ Labuschagne hits back at Warner over batting criticism During day two of the second game at the iconic Adelaide Oval, Siraj clean bowled Head off a searing Yorker on 140, giving him a fiery send-off by gesturing aggressively towards the dressing room. That reaction garnered attention from all spheres - the commentators, former cricketers, experts and fans worldwide. The end of a sensational innings! 🗣️#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/kEIlHmgNwT — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 7, 2024 × Both, however, made contrasting claims reflecting on this incident following the day’s play. While Head, who hammered India with another decisive ton, revealed he said ‘well-bowled’ to Siraj, while the Indian pacer refuted this, adding Head didn’t utter those words but instead said something else. 'Went too far' Though both hugged it out after the match, which Australia won by ten wickets, Head admitted regret over his reaction but maintained his stance of not backing down. "It probably [went] a little bit far that's why I'm disappointed in the reaction I gave back, but I'm also going to stand up for myself. Like to think in our team we wouldn't do that. [It's] not the way I'd like to play the game and feel like my teammates are the same. If I see that, I probably call it out, which I did,” Head said of the incident. Reverting, Siraj said, "It was a great battle going on [with Head], and he batted really well. “When you get hit for a six on a good ball, it fires you up differently. And when I bowled him, I just celebrated, and he abused me, and you saw that on TV too. I only celebrated at the start, I didn't say anything to him. What he said in the press conference wasn't right, it's a lie that he said 'well bowled' to me. It's there for everyone to see that that's not what he said to me. "We respect everyone; it's not like we disrespect other players. I respect everybody because cricket is a gentleman's game, but what he did wasn't right. I didn't like it at all,” Siraj noted. Meanwhile, Australia was 28/0 before rain stopped play on day one of the third Test at the Gabba. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Mohammed Siraj booed by Australian fans in Brisbane before rain interrupted play on day one

<p>India’s Mohammed Siraj has moved on from his row with Australian star batter Travis Head as he prepares for the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match in Brisbane. Siraj was calm and composed as he entered the gym on Wednesday (Dec 11) to prepare for the upcoming contest with the series 1-1 after Australia’s win in Adelaide.</p>

<p>Riding on Head’s brilliant 140 runs in the first innings of the pink-ball Test, Australia won by 10 wickets, a match during which the Aussie batter had a heated altercation with Siraj.</p>

<h2><strong>Siraj moves on from Head row</strong></h2>

<p>"Yeah man, it's all good," he said as quoted by the Sydney Morning Herald. In response to whether the decision upset him, the bowler added, "I am going to the gym now," brushing aside further enquiries.</p>

<p>On Saturday, with Australia in pole position, Head smashed Siraj for a six in the 82nd over, sparking anger for the Indian bowler. However, that&nbsp;was followed by Siraj getting the big wicket of Head after which both players were seen exchanging heated words.</p>

<p>Both players then spoke on the incident in a press conference and to the broadcasters, as they cleared their stance.</p>

<p>The heated argument did no harm to Head, as he was named Player of the Match having helped Australia continue their near-perfect record in pink-ball Tests.</p>

<p>Head scored 140 which set the tone for the hosts’ comeback into the series as India now struggle to reach the World Test Championship (WTC) final.</p>

<p>With South Africa winning against Sri Lanka, India now sit outside the top two and could miss out on a place in the WTC final if results don’t improve with three matches to go.</p>

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<p>Both India and Australia are set to meet in the third Test match in Brisbane on Saturday (Dec 14) as teams look to take the lead in the five-match series.</p>

<p>Josh Hazlewood is expected to return for the Aussies while Harshit Rana is expected to keep his place in the Indian Playing XI.</p>


India’s Mohammed Siraj has moved on from his row with Australian star batter Travis Head as he prepares for the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match in Brisbane.

India’s Mohammed Siraj has moved on from his row with Australian star batter Travis Head as he prepares for the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match in Brisbane. Siraj was calm and composed as he entered the gym on Wednesday (Dec 11) to prepare for the upcoming contest with the series 1-1 after Australia’s win in Adelaide. Riding on Head’s brilliant 140 runs in the first innings of the pink-ball Test, Australia won by 10 wickets, a match during which the Aussie batter had a heated altercation with Siraj. Siraj moves on from Head row "Yeah man, it's all good," he said as quoted by the Sydney Morning Herald. In response to whether the decision upset him, the bowler added, "I am going to the gym now," brushing aside further enquiries. On Saturday, with Australia in pole position, Head smashed Siraj for a six in the 82nd over, sparking anger for the Indian bowler. However, that was followed by Siraj getting the big wicket of Head after which both players were seen exchanging heated words. Both players then spoke on the incident in a press conference and to the broadcasters, as they cleared their stance. The heated argument did no harm to Head, as he was named Player of the Match having helped Australia continue their near-perfect record in pink-ball Tests. Head scored 140 which set the tone for the hosts’ comeback into the series as India now struggle to reach the World Test Championship (WTC) final. With South Africa winning against Sri Lanka, India now sit outside the top two and could miss out on a place in the WTC final if results don’t improve with three matches to go. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: Cheteshwar Pujara backs pacer Harshit Rana for Gabba Test, suggests THIS change instead Both India and Australia are set to meet in the third Test match in Brisbane on Saturday (Dec 14) as teams look to take the lead in the five-match series. Josh Hazlewood is expected to return for the Aussies while Harshit Rana is expected to keep his place in the Indian Playing XI.

BGT 2024/25: Mohammed Siraj moves on from Travis Head row in Adelaide, says 'it's all good'

<p>Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged everyone to move on from the row between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head as the focus now turns to the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match. On Saturday (Dec 7), Siraj and Head were seen exchanging words after the former bowled the Aussie star. The incident was later reported to the match referee for which Siraj was fined 20 percent of his match fees while Head was given a warning.</p>

<h2><strong>Harbhajan urges everyone to move</strong></h2>

<p>"Well, I think ICC is a bit too strict on players. These things happen in the ground. Obviously, forget what has happened and move forward. The players have patched up and talked to each other. Anyways, ICC being ICC has sanctioned the players. Let's put that aside now and let's move forward which is obviously, Brisbane. Let's focus on cricket rather than all these controversies. Enough is enough," said Harbhajan while speaking to Star Sports.</p>

<p>On Saturday with Australia in pole position, Head smashed Siraj for a six in the 82nd over, sparking anger for the Indian bowler. However, that incident was followed by Siraj getting the big wicket of Head after which both players were seen exchanging heated arguments. Both players then spoke on the incident in a press conference and to the broadcasters, as they cleared their stance.</p>

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<p>According to Harbhajan, everyone needs to move on from the incident as both teams have bigger things to address on the field. Interestingly, both Siraj and Head were seen shaking hands on the final day of the Test match, cooling the heat in on the matter.</p>

<p>Both India and Australia are set to meet in the third Test match in Brisbane on Saturday (Dec 14) as teams look to take the lead in the five-match series. Josh Hazlewood is expected to return for the Aussies while Harshit Rana is expected to keep his place in the Indian Playing XI.</p>


Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged everyone to move on from the row between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head as the focus now turns to the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged everyone to move on from the row between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head as the focus now turns to the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match. On Saturday (Dec 7), Siraj and Head were seen exchanging words after the former bowled the Aussie star. The incident was later reported to the match referee for which Siraj was fined 20 percent of his match fees while Head was given a warning. Harbhajan urges everyone to move "Well, I think ICC is a bit too strict on players. These things happen in the ground. Obviously, forget what has happened and move forward. The players have patched up and talked to each other. Anyways, ICC being ICC has sanctioned the players. Let's put that aside now and let's move forward which is obviously, Brisbane. Let's focus on cricket rather than all these controversies. Enough is enough," said Harbhajan while speaking to Star Sports. On Saturday with Australia in pole position, Head smashed Siraj for a six in the 82nd over, sparking anger for the Indian bowler. However, that incident was followed by Siraj getting the big wicket of Head after which both players were seen exchanging heated arguments. Both players then spoke on the incident in a press conference and to the broadcasters, as they cleared their stance. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: 'Doesn't deserve...,' Kapil Dev on Jasprit Bumrah replacing Rohit Sharma as India Test skipper According to Harbhajan, everyone needs to move on from the incident as both teams have bigger things to address on the field. Interestingly, both Siraj and Head were seen shaking hands on the final day of the Test match, cooling the heat in on the matter. Both India and Australia are set to meet in the third Test match in Brisbane on Saturday (Dec 14) as teams look to take the lead in the five-match series. Josh Hazlewood is expected to return for the Aussies while Harshit Rana is expected to keep his place in the Indian Playing XI.

BGT 2024/25: Harbhajan Singh hoping everyone moves on from Siraj-Head row, says 'enough is enough'

<p>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).</p>

<p>“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.”</p>

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<p>“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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Both the players came up with their versions of the incident later on and contradicted each other.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>


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

<p>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.</p>

<p>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."</p>

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<h2><strong>'Do not hold back one bit. Do not take even one backward step'</strong></h2>

<p>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."</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>The third Test kicks off on December 14 (Saturday) at The Gabba, Brisbane.</p>


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

<p>Indian seamer Mohammed Siraj and Adelaide’s Player of the Match Travis Head from Australia may face ICC’s disciplinary hearing for their verbal brawl in the second BGT Test, which the hosts won by 10 wickets. Both players are on ICC’s radar as milder repercussions loom, according to reports.</p>

<p>Siraj and Head might face a disciplinary hearing for their on-field antics that made headlines worldwide, reported&nbsp;The Daily Telegraph.</p>

<p>The incident happened during the 82nd over in Australia’s first innings, when, after dismissing Head of a searing Yorker, Siraj gave him a fiery yet ugly sendoff, gesturing aggressively towards the dressing room.</p>

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<p>That, however, led to the Adelaide crowd coming hard on Siraj every time he fielded near the boundary or even when he came on to bat in the second innings by booing him, expressing displeasure at his conduct.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Though both let it slide under the mat afterwards, Siraj and Head would not get away with this without warning.</p>

<p>The ICC might not punish them by slapping suspensions as such incidents mostly garner milder penalties.</p>

<h2>Who said what?</h2>

<p>Head hit a brilliant 140 off 141 balls against India in the second innings, steering Australia to a massive 157-run lead. Given how he took the attack to the Indian seamers, having sent Siraj for a six just one ball before he got out, Siraj’s over-the-top reaction was always coming.</p>

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<p>The left-handed batter went on record claiming that he said ‘well-bowled’ to Siraj, but how he reacted to that disappointed Head. Though he expressed regrets over his reaction to his dismissal, Head defended his decision to stand his ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It probably (went) a little bit far; that’s why I’m disappointed in the reaction I gave back, but I’m also going to stand up for myself. Like to think in our team, we wouldn’t do that. [It’s] not the way I’d like to play the game and feel like my teammates are the same. If I see that, I probably call it out, which I did,” Head said during the press conference after the second day’s play.</p>

<h3>Head lied, says Siraj</h3>

<p>The Indian seamer broke his silence ahead of the start of the third day’s play in Adelaide, claiming Head never said ‘well-bowled’ to him and that it was something else.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“When you get hit for a six on a good ball, it fires you up differently. And when I got him bowled, I only celebrated, and he abused me, and you saw that on TV, too," Siraj said in a chat with Star Sports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I only celebrated at the start; I didn’t say anything to him. What he said in the press conference wasn’t right; it’s a lie that he only said ‘well bowled’ to me. It’s there for everyone to see that that’s not what he said to me. We respect everyone; it’s not like we disrespect other players. I respect everybody because cricket is a gentleman’s game, but what he did wasn’t right. I didn’t like it at all,” he noted.</p>

<p>With the five-match series drawn 1-1, the third Test will get underway at the Gabba in Brisbane on December 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian seamer Mohammed Siraj and Adelaide’s Player of the Match Travis Head from Australia may face ICC’s disciplinary hearing for their verbal brawl in the second BGT Test, which the hosts won by 10 wickets.

Indian seamer Mohammed Siraj and Adelaide’s Player of the Match Travis Head from Australia may face ICC’s disciplinary hearing for their verbal brawl in the second BGT Test, which the hosts won by 10 wickets. Both players are on ICC’s radar as milder repercussions loom, according to reports. Siraj and Head might face a disciplinary hearing for their on-field antics that made headlines worldwide, reported The Daily Telegraph. The incident happened during the 82nd over in Australia’s first innings, when, after dismissing Head of a searing Yorker, Siraj gave him a fiery yet ugly sendoff, gesturing aggressively towards the dressing room. A century, a send-off, Travis Head reflects on a day full of action #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/cNRZ5lxnSz — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 7, 2024 × That, however, led to the Adelaide crowd coming hard on Siraj every time he fielded near the boundary or even when he came on to bat in the second innings by booing him, expressing displeasure at his conduct. ALSO READ: Sherfane Rutherford’s maiden hundred guides West Indies home against Bangladesh in 1st ODI Though both let it slide under the mat afterwards, Siraj and Head would not get away with this without warning. The ICC might not punish them by slapping suspensions as such incidents mostly garner milder penalties. Who said what? Head hit a brilliant 140 off 141 balls against India in the second innings, steering Australia to a massive 157-run lead. Given how he took the attack to the Indian seamers, having sent Siraj for a six just one ball before he got out, Siraj’s over-the-top reaction was always coming. The left-handed batter went on record claiming that he said ‘well-bowled’ to Siraj, but how he reacted to that disappointed Head. Though he expressed regrets over his reaction to his dismissal, Head defended his decision to stand his ground. “It probably (went) a little bit far; that’s why I’m disappointed in the reaction I gave back, but I’m also going to stand up for myself. Like to think in our team, we wouldn’t do that. [It’s] not the way I’d like to play the game and feel like my teammates are the same. If I see that, I probably call it out, which I did,” Head said during the press conference after the second day’s play. Head lied, says Siraj The Indian seamer broke his silence ahead of the start of the third day’s play in Adelaide, claiming Head never said ‘well-bowled’ to him and that it was something else. “When you get hit for a six on a good ball, it fires you up differently. And when I got him bowled, I only celebrated, and he abused me, and you saw that on TV, too," Siraj said in a chat with Star Sports. “I only celebrated at the start; I didn’t say anything to him. What he said in the press conference wasn’t right; it’s a lie that he only said ‘well bowled’ to me. It’s there for everyone to see that that’s not what he said to me. We respect everyone; it’s not like we disrespect other players. I respect everybody because cricket is a gentleman’s game, but what he did wasn’t right. I didn’t like it at all,” he noted. With the five-match series drawn 1-1, the third Test will get underway at the Gabba in Brisbane on December 14. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Siraj, Head may face repercussions for Adelaide brawl as ICC’s disciplinary hearing looms - Report

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced sanctions for India pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australia batter Travis Head for their face-off in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide.</p>

<p>Siraj was found in breach of article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel which pertains to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon dismissal."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-with-this-bowling-action-many-thought-ill-last-maximum-6-7-months-reveals-jasprit-bumrah-782652">With this bowling action, many thought I’ll last maximum 6-7 months, reveals Jasprit Bumrah</a></p>

<p>Head, on the other hand, was guilty of breaking article 2.13 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel relating to the “abuse of a player, player support personnel, umpire or match referee during an international match.”</p>

<p>Siraj has received a fine of 20 per cent of the match fee&nbsp;and a demerit point too, while Head got away with just a demerit point.&nbsp;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Head had already crossed the hundred and smacked a six off Siraj's previous ball before being bowled. Siraj ran up to Head, who scored 140 off 141, after the wicket and gave a fiery send off to which Head replied as well.</p>

<p>Head, after the day's play, said that he told Siraj "well bowled but he thought otherwise." The Indian pacer, however, disputed that and called Head's statement a lie.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>


The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced sanctions for India pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australia batter Travis Head for their face-off in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced sanctions for India pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australia batter Travis Head for their face-off in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide. Siraj was found in breach of article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel which pertains to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon dismissal." Also Read: With this bowling action, many thought I’ll last maximum 6-7 months, reveals Jasprit Bumrah Head, on the other hand, was guilty of breaking article 2.13 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel relating to the “abuse of a player, player support personnel, umpire or match referee during an international match.” Siraj has 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. Head had already crossed the hundred and smacked a six off Siraj's previous ball before being bowled. Siraj ran up to Head, who scored 140 off 141, after the wicket and gave a fiery send off to which Head replied as well. Head, after the day's play, said that he told Siraj "well bowled but he thought otherwise." The Indian pacer, however, disputed that and called Head's statement a lie. 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: ICC announces sanctions on Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head for Adelaide face-off

<p>Indian seamer Mohammed Siraj spoke up on his infamous send-off to Australia batter Travis Head on day two of the ongoing Border–Gavaskar Trophy test series in Adelaide. Following the day's play, where Australia dominated thoroughly thanks to an incredible 140 from Head in the second innings, the Aussie batter revealed what he said to Siraj after his dismissal, leading to an ugly exchange of actions and words, with the cricket world talking about it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Head claimed he had said ‘well-bowled’ to Siraj, who knocked off his stumps with a searing Yorker to send him packing, the Indian pacer called it a ‘lie’, saying that’s not what Head uttered while walking back.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/nz-vs-eng-2024-joe-roots-36th-test-ton-sees-england-win-series-in-wellington-782378">NZ vs ENG 2024: Joe Root’s 36th Test ton sees England win series in Wellington</a></strong></p>

<p>Siraj said although he enjoyed his battle against Head, who has been a thorn in the flesh of the Indians especially since last year, he reacted to Head’s comments, which he said were not as subtle as Head portrayed in the presser.</p>

<p>“I enjoyed bowling at him because it was a good battle. When you get hit for a good delivery, it fills you with even more energy. I celebrated after the bowled dismissal, and you saw what he said on TV. I didn't say anything on TV, he lied in the press conference that he told me 'well-bowled'. We know it wasn't that,” Siraj said.</p>

<p>Siraj broke his silence on Head’s remarks during a segment on Star Sports ahead of the third day’s play in Adelaide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We don't disrespect anyone. Cricket is a gentleman's game, but the way he did what he did was wrong,” the Indian seamer added.</p>

<h2>What did Head say?</h2>

<p>Shortly after the umpires called it a day, the media rushed towards Head to get his reaction to the send-off that Siraj gave him, with the Aussie batter opening up without mincing his words.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I said, 'well-bowled,' but he thought otherwise when he pointed me towards the sheds. He got a little bite back from me," Head said in a chat with Fox Cricket.</p>

<p>"Slightly disappointed with the way that transpired. It is what it is. If they want to react like that, and if that's how they want to represent themselves, then so be it."</p>

<p>Later, in the post-day presser, the journalists again asked him about his thoughts on the same, to which Head continued, "I was surprised at the reaction in terms of the situation of the game and the lead-up.</p>

<p>"There was no confrontation leading up to him, and I felt like it was probably, yeah, a little bit far at the time, and that's why I'm disappointed in the reaction that I gave back.</p>

<p>"But I'm also going to stand up for myself. I'd like to think that, in our team, we wouldn't do that. It's not how I'd like to play the game, and I feel like my teammates are the same. And if I had seen that in that circumstance, I'd probably call it out, which I did,” Head said, as quoted by Cricbuzz.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian seamer Mohammed Siraj spoke up on his infamous send-off to Australia batter Travis Head on day two of the ongoing Border–Gavaskar Trophy test series in Adelaide.

Indian seamer Mohammed Siraj spoke up on his infamous send-off to Australia batter Travis Head on day two of the ongoing Border–Gavaskar Trophy test series in Adelaide. Following the day's play, where Australia dominated thoroughly thanks to an incredible 140 from Head in the second innings, the Aussie batter revealed what he said to Siraj after his dismissal, leading to an ugly exchange of actions and words, with the cricket world talking about it. While Head claimed he had said ‘well-bowled’ to Siraj, who knocked off his stumps with a searing Yorker to send him packing, the Indian pacer called it a ‘lie’, saying that’s not what Head uttered while walking back. ALSO READ: NZ vs ENG 2024: Joe Root’s 36th Test ton sees England win series in Wellington Siraj said although he enjoyed his battle against Head, who has been a thorn in the flesh of the Indians especially since last year, he reacted to Head’s comments, which he said were not as subtle as Head portrayed in the presser. “I enjoyed bowling at him because it was a good battle. When you get hit for a good delivery, it fills you with even more energy. I celebrated after the bowled dismissal, and you saw what he said on TV. I didn't say anything on TV, he lied in the press conference that he told me 'well-bowled'. We know it wasn't that,” Siraj said. Siraj broke his silence on Head’s remarks during a segment on Star Sports ahead of the third day’s play in Adelaide. “We don't disrespect anyone. Cricket is a gentleman's game, but the way he did what he did was wrong,” the Indian seamer added. What did Head say? Shortly after the umpires called it a day, the media rushed towards Head to get his reaction to the send-off that Siraj gave him, with the Aussie batter opening up without mincing his words. "I said, 'well-bowled,' but he thought otherwise when he pointed me towards the sheds. He got a little bite back from me," Head said in a chat with Fox Cricket. "Slightly disappointed with the way that transpired. It is what it is. If they want to react like that, and if that's how they want to represent themselves, then so be it." Later, in the post-day presser, the journalists again asked him about his thoughts on the same, to which Head continued, "I was surprised at the reaction in terms of the situation of the game and the lead-up. "There was no confrontation leading up to him, and I felt like it was probably, yeah, a little bit far at the time, and that's why I'm disappointed in the reaction that I gave back. "But I'm also going to stand up for myself. I'd like to think that, in our team, we wouldn't do that. It's not how I'd like to play the game, and I feel like my teammates are the same. And if I had seen that in that circumstance, I'd probably call it out, which I did,” Head said, as quoted by Cricbuzz. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Travis Head lied...didn't say 'well-bowled' - Siraj speaks up on send-off row

<p>Australia scripted a stunning comeback in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy by winning the second Test in Adelaide by 10 wickets and levelling the marquee five-match series 1-1. The Aussie openers took just 3.2&nbsp;overs to complete the 19-run chase and win the game inside three days. For the hosts, Captain Pat Cummins returned with a five-for in the second innings, while Mitchell Starc made headlines for his career-best spell in the first.</p>

<p>India began day three on 128 for five, trailing behind by 29 runs, with Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy at the crease. Given their penchant to score runs, the Indian fans hoped for a positive start; however, Starc had different plans.</p>

<p>The left-arm quick removed Pant on the last ball of his first over on 28 before Cummins picked three wickets, including Nitish Reddy - India’s highest scorer in both innings, completing his five-for.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, all eyes were on Mohammed Siraj, who shared a light moment with Travis Head following what unfolded on day two, with the crowd and commentators applauding their sportsman spirit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Scott Boland picked the final wicket of Siraj to wrap India’s innings on 175, with Australia needing a mere 19 to win the game and level the series.</p>

<h2>Australia on top from ball one</h2>

<p>After going down in the BGT opener in Perth, Australia needed a miraculous start to pull them up from that embarrassment at the Optus Stadium. Starc’s first-ball wicket (of Yashasvi Jaiswal) did that. Australia pulled the trigger from the word go and never looked back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Like how the Oz folded India inside two sessions on day one in Perth, they did the same in the second Test with the pink ball, reducing the visitors to 180 in their first innings. Starc returned with 6/48, his best Test bowling figures.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-travis-head-lieddidnt-say-well-bowled-siraj-speaks-up-on-send-off-row-782388">BGT: Travis Head lied...didn't say 'well-bowled' - Siraj speaks up on send-off row</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Australian batters performed&nbsp;better this time, weathering the Jasprit Bumrah storm late on day one under the lights.</p>

<p>Although the India seamer picked three wickets, including two early on day two, he failed to break Head’s marvellous run with the bat at his home ground, who scored a stunning 140 off 141 to see Australia walk away with a 157-run lead.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Later in the day, the Aussie quicks made light work of India’s batting order, sending everyone packing, including last game’s heroes Jaiswal and Virat Kohli. Captain Rohit Sharma, who decided to bat at number six in his return game, failed miserably with the bat, getting on single digits across both innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India and Australia will square off in the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane starting December 14.&nbsp;</p>


Australia scripted a stunning comeback in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy by winning the second Test in Adelaide by 10 wickets and levelling the marquee five-match series 1-1.

Australia scripted a stunning comeback in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy by winning the second Test in Adelaide by 10 wickets and levelling the marquee five-match series 1-1. The Aussie openers took just 3.2 overs to complete the 19-run chase and win the game inside three days. For the hosts, Captain Pat Cummins returned with a five-for in the second innings, while Mitchell Starc made headlines for his career-best spell in the first. India began day three on 128 for five, trailing behind by 29 runs, with Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy at the crease. Given their penchant to score runs, the Indian fans hoped for a positive start; however, Starc had different plans. The left-arm quick removed Pant on the last ball of his first over on 28 before Cummins picked three wickets, including Nitish Reddy - India’s highest scorer in both innings, completing his five-for. The rare caught-at-fly-slip! Pat Cummins raises the pink ball with his fifth wicket! #AUSvIND | #MilestoneMoment | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/kVKBdW346Q — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 8, 2024 × Meanwhile, all eyes were on Mohammed Siraj, who shared a light moment with Travis Head following what unfolded on day two, with the crowd and commentators applauding their sportsman spirit. Just a couple of mates clarifying things...#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/XzcInyAKLK — 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 8, 2024 × Scott Boland picked the final wicket of Siraj to wrap India’s innings on 175, with Australia needing a mere 19 to win the game and level the series. Australia on top from ball one After going down in the BGT opener in Perth, Australia needed a miraculous start to pull them up from that embarrassment at the Optus Stadium. Starc’s first-ball wicket (of Yashasvi Jaiswal) did that. Australia pulled the trigger from the word go and never looked back. Like how the Oz folded India inside two sessions on day one in Perth, they did the same in the second Test with the pink ball, reducing the visitors to 180 in their first innings. Starc returned with 6/48, his best Test bowling figures. ALSO READ: BGT: Travis Head lied...didn't say 'well-bowled' - Siraj speaks up on send-off row Meanwhile, Australian batters performed better this time, weathering the Jasprit Bumrah storm late on day one under the lights. Although the India seamer picked three wickets, including two early on day two, he failed to break Head’s marvellous run with the bat at his home ground, who scored a stunning 140 off 141 to see Australia walk away with a 157-run lead. Gottim! First over of the day and Starc strikes #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/6GUmKA4ujO — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 8, 2024 × Later in the day, the Aussie quicks made light work of India’s batting order, sending everyone packing, including last game’s heroes Jaiswal and Virat Kohli. Captain Rohit Sharma, who decided to bat at number six in his return game, failed miserably with the bat, getting on single digits across both innings. India and Australia will square off in the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane starting December 14.

BGT, Pink-Ball Test: Australia level series in Adelaide after Cummins, Starc heroics

<p>Australia batter Travis Head said that he's 'disappointed' with way things turned out after his dismissal and a send off from India pacer Mohammed Siraj. The incident happened on day 2 (Dec 7) of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide.</p>

<p>Head had already crossed the hundred and smacked a six off Siraj's previous ball before being bowled out off a yorker. Siraj ran up to Head, who scored 140 off 141,&nbsp;after the wicket and gave a fiery send off to which Head replied as well.</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-watch-mitchell-marsh-walks-off-without-edging-the-ball-and-umpire-gives-out-on-day-2-782272">Mitchell Marsh walks off without edging the ball and umpire gives out on day 2</a></p>

<p>“I said well bowled but he thought otherwise. When he pointed me towards the shed, he got a little bite back from me. Yeah, slightly disappointed with the way that transpired, with a couple of past innings but it is what it is. If they want to react like that, if that's how they want to represent themselves then so be it,” Head told Fox Cricket after end of play on day 2.</p>

<p>Have a look at the video of the incident below:</p>

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<p>As for the match, Australia had India on ropes by the end of the day's play as the visitors were five down for 128 runs and are still trailing by 29 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Australia started the day with the overnight score of 81 and reached hundred without losing any further wickets. Steve Smith was the first wicket of the day when he was caught behind off Bumrah's bowling. Marnus Labuschagne then reached his 50 off 114 balls before being dismissed by Nitish Kumar Reddy.</p>

<p>Australia went into&nbsp;dinner at 191/4 with Travis Head already past his 50. Australia gained momentum in the second session, thanks to Head's 140 before being bowled out for 337 shortly after tea and took a 157-run lead in the first innings.</p>


Australia batter Travis Head said that he's 'disappointed' with way things turned out after his dismissal and a send off from India pacer Mohammed Siraj. The incident happened on day 2 (Dec 7) of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide.

Australia batter Travis Head said that he's 'disappointed' with way things turned out after his dismissal and a send off from India pacer Mohammed Siraj. The incident happened on day 2 (Dec 7) of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide. Head had already crossed the hundred and smacked a six off Siraj's previous ball before being bowled out off a yorker. Siraj ran up to Head, who scored 140 off 141, after the wicket and gave a fiery send off to which Head replied as well. Also Watch: Mitchell Marsh walks off without edging the ball and umpire gives out on day 2 “I said well bowled but he thought otherwise. When he pointed me towards the shed, he got a little bite back from me. Yeah, slightly disappointed with the way that transpired, with a couple of past innings but it is what it is. If they want to react like that, if that's how they want to represent themselves then so be it,” Head told Fox Cricket after end of play on day 2. Have a look at the video of the incident below: The end of a sensational innings! 🗣️#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/kEIlHmgNwT — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 7, 2024 × As for the match, Australia had India on ropes by the end of the day's play as the visitors were five down for 128 runs and are still trailing by 29 runs. Earlier, Australia started the day with the overnight score of 81 and reached hundred without losing any further wickets. Steve Smith was the first wicket of the day when he was caught behind off Bumrah's bowling. Marnus Labuschagne then reached his 50 off 114 balls before being dismissed by Nitish Kumar Reddy. Australia went into dinner at 191/4 with Travis Head already past his 50. Australia gained momentum in the second session, thanks to Head's 140 before being bowled out for 337 shortly after tea and took a 157-run lead in the first innings.

BGT 2024-25: 'If that's how they...,' Travis Head on Mohammed Siraj send-off on day 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

<p>India seamer Mohammed Siraj picked up two big wickets inside the first session on day four to help India inch closer to drawing first blood in the BGT opener in Perth. Siraj first removed opener, Usman Khawaja, caught by Rishabh Pant off a mistimed pull shot and later accounted for Steve Smith caught behind on 17. Travis Head completed his fifty as Australia's scorecard at lunch read 104 for five.</p>

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<p>India began day four needing seven wickets to win the first Test at the Optus Stadium, with Siraj, who removed Aussie captain Pat Cummins late on day three, bagged Khawaja's wicket in his first over of the day. Putting Australia on the back foot right away was the Bumrah-led Indian Team's plan, and they delivered accordingly.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The left-handed Head joined Smith in the middle, opting for a cautious approach to steady Australia’s sinking ship. After minimising the new ball threat, Head attacked the opposition, smashing the pacers all across. He completed his fifty soon after, reviving little hopes of an unlikely turnaround for the hosts.</p>

<p>However, when the pair looked like winning Australia’s only session with the bat in this Test, Siraj struck again with a beauty, removing dangerous batter Smith. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh and Head played out the last few overs before lunch to keep wickets in hand, with two sessions remaining in the day.</p>

<h2>What happened in Perth?</h2>

<p>The series opener began outstandingly for the hosts, who wrapped up India’s first innings on 150 inside the first two sessions on day one. However, the Indians made a quick turnaround in the match after dismissing Australia on a paltry 104 in their turn. With a 46-run lead, the visitors made the most of the chance, piling up runs at will.</p>

<p>After a colossal 201-run stand between Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul for the first wicket, India lost five wickets quickly, with their scorecard reading 321 for five at one stage. In the meantime, Jaiswal notched up his fourth Test hundred, hitting a brilliant 161.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Standing at the other end, Virat Kohli returned to form, scoring his 30th Test hundred, his first in this format since July 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Riding on twin tons and a quick-fire unbeaten 38 off 27 balls by Nitish Reddy, India declared their second innings on 487 for six, giving Australia a daunting target of 534.</p>

<p>The hosts began the chase in the worst possible way, losing three wickets inside five overs, with opener Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne departing on single digits.</p>

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India seamer Mohammed Siraj picked up two big wickets inside the first session on day four to help India inch closer to drawing first blood in the BGT opener in Perth.

India seamer Mohammed Siraj picked up two big wickets inside the first session on day four to help India inch closer to drawing first blood in the BGT opener in Perth. Siraj first removed opener, Usman Khawaja, caught by Rishabh Pant off a mistimed pull shot and later accounted for Steve Smith caught behind on 17. Travis Head completed his fifty as Australia's scorecard at lunch read 104 for five. Big wicket for India! Siraj with a beauty! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/NEJykx9Avj — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 25, 2024 × India began day four needing seven wickets to win the first Test at the Optus Stadium, with Siraj, who removed Aussie captain Pat Cummins late on day three, bagged Khawaja's wicket in his first over of the day. Putting Australia on the back foot right away was the Bumrah-led Indian Team's plan, and they delivered accordingly. ALSO READ: IPL 2025 mega auction: From Rishabh Pant to Jos Buttler - list of players sold on day 1 The left-handed Head joined Smith in the middle, opting for a cautious approach to steady Australia’s sinking ship. After minimising the new ball threat, Head attacked the opposition, smashing the pacers all across. He completed his fifty soon after, reviving little hopes of an unlikely turnaround for the hosts. However, when the pair looked like winning Australia’s only session with the bat in this Test, Siraj struck again with a beauty, removing dangerous batter Smith. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh and Head played out the last few overs before lunch to keep wickets in hand, with two sessions remaining in the day. What happened in Perth? The series opener began outstandingly for the hosts, who wrapped up India’s first innings on 150 inside the first two sessions on day one. However, the Indians made a quick turnaround in the match after dismissing Australia on a paltry 104 in their turn. With a 46-run lead, the visitors made the most of the chance, piling up runs at will. After a colossal 201-run stand between Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul for the first wicket, India lost five wickets quickly, with their scorecard reading 321 for five at one stage. In the meantime, Jaiswal notched up his fourth Test hundred, hitting a brilliant 161. Standing at the other end, Virat Kohli returned to form, scoring his 30th Test hundred, his first in this format since July 2023. Riding on twin tons and a quick-fire unbeaten 38 off 27 balls by Nitish Reddy, India declared their second innings on 487 for six, giving Australia a daunting target of 534. The hosts began the chase in the worst possible way, losing three wickets inside five overs, with opener Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne departing on single digits. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT, Perth Test, Day 4: Mohammed Siraj strikes twice in first session as India inch closer to win

<p>The Indian captain for the first Test against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah, picked four&nbsp;wickets, including removing Usman Khawaja and veteran batter Steve Smith on successive balls to lead India’s comeback on day one in the Perth Test, with Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana chipping in with theirs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bumrah won the toss and elected to bat first; the Indian batters failed to score big in the first innings as they got all out on 150, with Josh Hazlewood being the architect, picking four wickets. In reply to India's first-inning total, Australia scored 67 for 7 at stumps on day one, trailing by 83 runs.</p>

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<p>The much-hyped Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 began with a bang, with Mitchell Starc producing a stunning spell to remove Yashasvi Jaiswal inside the third over. Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul tried deploying a defensive approach but fell prey to serious pace from Hazlewood and Starc, respectively, though KL Rahul’s debatable dismissal sparked controversy.</p>

<p>Hazlewood also removed India veteran Virat Kohli, caught in the first slip on five.</p>

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<p>Rishabh Pant again became a thorn in the flesh for the Aussies, hitting a gritty 37, while Dhruv Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy showed hearts on their first outing for India Down Under. Jurel scored 11, but Reddy’s 41 off 59 helped India reach the 150-mark.</p>

<h2><strong>Bumrah leads India’s comeback</strong></h2>

<p>Bumrah was right on the target from ball one, causing trouble to the new opening pair of Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja, before removing the debutant on just ten. He could have bagged twice in the same over had Kohli not dropped Labuschagne’s sitter in the second slip.</p>

<p>Bumrah, however, fulfilled his wish in his next over by removing Khawaja and Smith off two straight balls. While he dismissed the left-handed opener for the first time in eight meetings, he accounted for Smith, who registered only his second golden duck in Test history.</p>

<p>India’s nemesis, Travis Head, joined Marnus in the middle and began hitting boundaries like he never left, reminding everyone of how good he is. Just before he could pile pressure on the Indians, debutant Harshit Rana bowled him on 11, reducing Australia to 31 for four at one stage.</p>

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<p>Mitchell Marsh also failed to weather the storm as he edged one to the slip cordon off Siraj, who later dismissed Australia’s best batter on the day, Marnus, on 52-ball two. Before the end of play, India removed Aussie skipper Pat Cummins for cheap with Alex Carey-Mitchell Starc remaining unbeaten at the stumps. They have a herculean task to take their side near India's total.</p>

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The Indian captain for the first Test against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah, picked four wickets, including removing Usman Khawaja and veteran batter Steve Smith on successive balls to lead India’s comeback on day one in the Perth Test, with Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana chipping in with theirs.

The Indian captain for the first Test against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah, picked four wickets, including removing Usman Khawaja and veteran batter Steve Smith on successive balls to lead India’s comeback on day one in the Perth Test, with Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana chipping in with theirs. Bumrah won the toss and elected to bat first; the Indian batters failed to score big in the first innings as they got all out on 150, with Josh Hazlewood being the architect, picking four wickets. In reply to India's first-inning total, Australia scored 67 for 7 at stumps on day one, trailing by 83 runs. ALSO READ: BGT: Jasprit Bumrah strikes gold in Perth after Kohli drops sitter in slips The much-hyped Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 began with a bang, with Mitchell Starc producing a stunning spell to remove Yashasvi Jaiswal inside the third over. Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul tried deploying a defensive approach but fell prey to serious pace from Hazlewood and Starc, respectively, though KL Rahul’s debatable dismissal sparked controversy. Hazlewood also removed India veteran Virat Kohli, caught in the first slip on five. Extra bounce from Hazlewood - Kohli's back in the sheds for five #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/6M5DjgOqrV — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 22, 2024 × Rishabh Pant again became a thorn in the flesh for the Aussies, hitting a gritty 37, while Dhruv Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy showed hearts on their first outing for India Down Under. Jurel scored 11, but Reddy’s 41 off 59 helped India reach the 150-mark. Bumrah leads India’s comeback Bumrah was right on the target from ball one, causing trouble to the new opening pair of Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja, before removing the debutant on just ten. He could have bagged twice in the same over had Kohli not dropped Labuschagne’s sitter in the second slip. Bumrah, however, fulfilled his wish in his next over by removing Khawaja and Smith off two straight balls. While he dismissed the left-handed opener for the first time in eight meetings, he accounted for Smith, who registered only his second golden duck in Test history. India’s nemesis, Travis Head, joined Marnus in the middle and began hitting boundaries like he never left, reminding everyone of how good he is. Just before he could pile pressure on the Indians, debutant Harshit Rana bowled him on 11, reducing Australia to 31 for four at one stage. What a way to get your maiden Test wicket! ⚡️#DeliveredwithSpeed | #AUSvIND | @NBN_Australia pic.twitter.com/IkykgwUEWW — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 22, 2024 × Mitchell Marsh also failed to weather the storm as he edged one to the slip cordon off Siraj, who later dismissed Australia’s best batter on the day, Marnus, on 52-ball two. Before the end of play, India removed Aussie skipper Pat Cummins for cheap with Alex Carey-Mitchell Starc remaining unbeaten at the stumps. They have a herculean task to take their side near India's total. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT, Perth Test, Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah leads India’s comeback after batters disappoint in 1st innings

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India lost the first Test to New Zealand by eight wickets on Day 5 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Sunday (Oct 20). Ahead of the second Test, in Pune starting Oct 24, the Indian team management would consider changing the playing XI. In the first Test, the hosts went ahead with three spinners and two pacers, however, Mohammed Siraj didn't look in his elements. He returned with match figures of 2 for 100 and seemed off colour, despite conditions being favourable for pacers. Thus, former Indian stumper Saba Karim feels India can bring in Akash Deep instead of Siraj for the Pune Test, starting on Oct 24.</p>

<p>Talking on Jio Cinema, Karim said, "I reckon that Mohammed Siraj may be under some kind of pressure and I'm sure they will have a discussion before they pick the XI for the next Test match. Because as a front-line seam bowler in a Test match, you are expected to pick wickets with the new ball and also come back and bowl well with the second new ball. To that extent, I don't think that Siraj has delivered."</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-v-nz-2024-new-zealand-win-in-bengaluru-bags-first-test-victory-in-india-in-36-years-769134">IND v NZ 2024: New Zealand win in Bengaluru, bags first Test victory in India in 36 years</a></strong></p>

<p>Karim added, "Akash has got enough experience of bowling on such tracks in Indian conditions because he's been around for a number of years for Bengal. So you would look to have somebody on your side who has the experience of bowling on such tracks, even though the tracks have been lifeless."</p>

<p>Akash made his Test debut early this year, during India's home games versus England. In three Tests, he has accounted for eight scalps and looked in good rhythm, with his pace, action and control. Siraj, on the other hand, has been ordinary in India's home Tests this year. Hence, it will be interesting to see if the Indian team management drops him for the penultimate Test to allow him to rejuvenate and comeback stronger.</p>

<p>India lost the Bengaluru Test despite a solid comeback after being all-out for 46, their lowest-total in home Tests, on Day 1 (after opting to bat first), courtesy of Matt Henry's 5 for 15. In reply, the Kiwis rode on Rachin Ravindra's 134 to take a solid 356-run lead. Later India rode on Sarfaraz Khan's 150 and Rishabh Pant's 99 to go past the 400-run mark in their second essay but eventually got dismissed for 462; setting a paltry 107-run target which the visitors achieved on the final day on Sunday.</p>

<p><strong>India squad: </strong>Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Washington Sundar</p>


Rohit Sharma-led India lost the first Test to New Zealand by eight wickets on Day 5 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Sunday (Oct 20). Ahead of the second Test, in Pune starting Oct 24, the Indian team management would consider changing the playing XI.

Rohit Sharma-led India lost the first Test to New Zealand by eight wickets on Day 5 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Sunday (Oct 20). Ahead of the second Test, in Pune starting Oct 24, the Indian team management would consider changing the playing XI. In the first Test, the hosts went ahead with three spinners and two pacers, however, Mohammed Siraj didn't look in his elements. He returned with match figures of 2 for 100 and seemed off colour, despite conditions being favourable for pacers. Thus, former Indian stumper Saba Karim feels India can bring in Akash Deep instead of Siraj for the Pune Test, starting on Oct 24. Talking on Jio Cinema, Karim said, "I reckon that Mohammed Siraj may be under some kind of pressure and I'm sure they will have a discussion before they pick the XI for the next Test match. Because as a front-line seam bowler in a Test match, you are expected to pick wickets with the new ball and also come back and bowl well with the second new ball. To that extent, I don't think that Siraj has delivered." Also read: IND v NZ 2024: New Zealand win in Bengaluru, bags first Test victory in India in 36 years Karim added, "Akash has got enough experience of bowling on such tracks in Indian conditions because he's been around for a number of years for Bengal. So you would look to have somebody on your side who has the experience of bowling on such tracks, even though the tracks have been lifeless." Akash made his Test debut early this year, during India's home games versus England. In three Tests, he has accounted for eight scalps and looked in good rhythm, with his pace, action and control. Siraj, on the other hand, has been ordinary in India's home Tests this year. Hence, it will be interesting to see if the Indian team management drops him for the penultimate Test to allow him to rejuvenate and comeback stronger. India lost the Bengaluru Test despite a solid comeback after being all-out for 46, their lowest-total in home Tests, on Day 1 (after opting to bat first), courtesy of Matt Henry's 5 for 15. In reply, the Kiwis rode on Rachin Ravindra's 134 to take a solid 356-run lead. Later India rode on Sarfaraz Khan's 150 and Rishabh Pant's 99 to go past the 400-run mark in their second essay but eventually got dismissed for 462; setting a paltry 107-run target which the visitors achieved on the final day on Sunday. India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Washington Sundar

Ind vs NZ, 2nd Test: Should India replace Mohammed Siraj with Akash Deep? Former Indian stumper opines

<p>India is currently gearing up for the second and final Test versus Bangladesh&nbsp;in Kanpur&nbsp;on Thursday (Sep 26). From thereon, they will host New Zealand for&nbsp;three Tests before travelling to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The forthcoming edition is keenly awaited as Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. have a chance to make it three-Test series win in a row in Australia. For that, they will expect their daunting pacers to deliver, whereas the batters will be required to complement them. Former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels India have the 'best bowling attack' to do the job in Australia.</p>

<p>Manjrekar, while taking to ESPNCricinfo,&nbsp;stated, "India has been to Australia before, but they might have the best bowling attack going this time, because Bumrah is at the peak of his career. Don't know what high or heights in seam bowling that's left for him. Shami comes back. Let's not forget that Mohammed Shami. Then we have Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Bumrah and Akash Deep as your options. Seam bowling, absolutely no issue for India. I think the Australians will find them a handful."</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/hes-a-miracle-kid-wasim-akram-lauds-rishabh-pants-stunning-comeback-post-following-chennai-test-ton-761576">He’s a miracle kid: Wasim Akram LAUDS Rishabh Pant's stunning comeback, sublime ton in Chennai Test</a></strong></p>

<p>Manjrekar, however, was quick to point out that the batters, especially the young ones such as Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will have to complement the bowlers for India to win another series Down Under.</p>

<p>Manjrekar added, "India will have to bat well, the seniors will obviously have to carry the burden. I think in many ways this will be a test for Shubman Gill and Yashashvi Jaiswal. If they come through, India might have another series win."</p>

<p>Gill made his Test debut during the 2020/21 tour of Australia, where India's second-stringed line-up came back from a shambolic defeat in the four-match Test series opener to win 2-1. Jaiswal, on the other hand, made his Test debut last year and has already amassed&nbsp;1,094 runs in 10 Tests, including three&nbsp;hundreds and five fifties. Apart from him, it will be interesting to see how Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, etc. perform as the trio are expected to be part of the India squad for the tour Down Under.</p>

<p>India will head to Australia having not lost the BGT since 2017. Moreover, they have won the last two series in Australia.</p>


India is currently gearing up for the second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Kanpur on Thursday (Sep 26). From thereon, they will host New Zealand for three Tests before travelling to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India is currently gearing up for the second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Kanpur on Thursday (Sep 26). From thereon, they will host New Zealand for three Tests before travelling to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The forthcoming edition is keenly awaited as Rohit Sharma & Co. have a chance to make it three-Test series win in a row in Australia. For that, they will expect their daunting pacers to deliver, whereas the batters will be required to complement them. Former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels India have the 'best bowling attack' to do the job in Australia. Manjrekar, while taking to ESPNCricinfo, stated, "India has been to Australia before, but they might have the best bowling attack going this time, because Bumrah is at the peak of his career. Don't know what high or heights in seam bowling that's left for him. Shami comes back. Let's not forget that Mohammed Shami. Then we have Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Bumrah and Akash Deep as your options. Seam bowling, absolutely no issue for India. I think the Australians will find them a handful." Also read: He’s a miracle kid: Wasim Akram LAUDS Rishabh Pant's stunning comeback, sublime ton in Chennai Test Manjrekar, however, was quick to point out that the batters, especially the young ones such as Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will have to complement the bowlers for India to win another series Down Under. Manjrekar added, "India will have to bat well, the seniors will obviously have to carry the burden. I think in many ways this will be a test for Shubman Gill and Yashashvi Jaiswal. If they come through, India might have another series win." Gill made his Test debut during the 2020/21 tour of Australia, where India's second-stringed line-up came back from a shambolic defeat in the four-match Test series opener to win 2-1. Jaiswal, on the other hand, made his Test debut last year and has already amassed 1,094 runs in 10 Tests, including three hundreds and five fifties. Apart from him, it will be interesting to see how Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, etc. perform as the trio are expected to be part of the India squad for the tour Down Under. India will head to Australia having not lost the BGT since 2017. Moreover, they have won the last two series in Australia.

BGT 2024-25: They've the best bowling attack - Manjrekar backs Indian pacers to do the job in Australia

<p>Indian seamers Mohammed Siraj and Umran Malik got ruled out of the first round of the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2024 due to illness, while ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was released from the squad. Navdeep Saini replaces Siraj in the India B squad, and Gaurav Yadav has been roped in for Malik in the India C squad. No official announcement is made on Jadeja's absence, and no replacement is named either.</p>

<p>Gaurav, a 32-year-old pacer from Madhya Pradesh, switched to Puducherry before the last domestic season. He made headlines by picking 41 wickets in the 2023-24 season in just 11 innings, averaging 14.58, including five five-fors and a ten-wicket haul.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-name-harmanpreet-kaur-led-star-studded-squad-for-womens-t20-world-cup-2024-753643">BCCI name Harmanpreet Kaur-led star-studded squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, injury-prone pacer Saini, who last represented India during the away Border-Gavaskar Trophy three years ago, has returned to press his case for an India call-up. The right-arm seamer was part of two India A four-day games last season – one against England and one against South Africa last December.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s selection is subject to his fitness, as the BCCI mentioned while announcing squads. The emerging all-rounder continues to recover from the sports hernia surgery.</p>

<p>The first round of the upcoming Duleep Trophy will be played simultaneously from September 5 in Bengaluru and Anantapur.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Revised Duleep Trophy 2024 squads –</h2>

<p><strong>India A: </strong>Shubman Gill (capt), Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Vidwath Kaverappa, Kumar Kushagra and Shaswat Rawat</p>

<p><strong>India B:</strong> Abhimanyu Easwaran (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Musheer Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy (subject to fitness), Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar, R Sai Kishore, Mohit Awasthi and N Jagadeesan (wk)</p>

<p><strong>India C:</strong> Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Abishek Porel (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, B Indrajith, Hrithik Shokeen, Manav Suthar, Gaurav Yadav, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Anshul Khamboj, Himanshu Chauhan, Mayank Markande, Aryan Juyal (wk) and Sandeep Warrier</p>

<p><strong>India D:</strong> Shreyas Iyer (capt), Atharva Taide, Yash Dubey, Devdutt Padikkal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Ricky Bhui, Saransh Jain, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Aditya Thakare, Harshit Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Sengupta, KS Bharat (wk) and Saurabh Kumar</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian seamers Mohammed Siraj and Umran Malik got ruled out of the first round of the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2024 due to illness, while ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was released from the squad.

Indian seamers Mohammed Siraj and Umran Malik got ruled out of the first round of the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2024 due to illness, while ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was released from the squad. Navdeep Saini replaces Siraj in the India B squad, and Gaurav Yadav has been roped in for Malik in the India C squad. No official announcement is made on Jadeja's absence, and no replacement is named either. Gaurav, a 32-year-old pacer from Madhya Pradesh, switched to Puducherry before the last domestic season. He made headlines by picking 41 wickets in the 2023-24 season in just 11 innings, averaging 14.58, including five five-fors and a ten-wicket haul. ALSO READ: BCCI name Harmanpreet Kaur-led star-studded squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Meanwhile, injury-prone pacer Saini, who last represented India during the away Border-Gavaskar Trophy three years ago, has returned to press his case for an India call-up. The right-arm seamer was part of two India A four-day games last season – one against England and one against South Africa last December. Besides, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s selection is subject to his fitness, as the BCCI mentioned while announcing squads. The emerging all-rounder continues to recover from the sports hernia surgery. The first round of the upcoming Duleep Trophy will be played simultaneously from September 5 in Bengaluru and Anantapur. Revised Duleep Trophy 2024 squads – India A: Shubman Gill (capt), Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Vidwath Kaverappa, Kumar Kushagra and Shaswat Rawat India B: Abhimanyu Easwaran (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Musheer Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy (subject to fitness), Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar, R Sai Kishore, Mohit Awasthi and N Jagadeesan (wk) India C: Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Abishek Porel (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, B Indrajith, Hrithik Shokeen, Manav Suthar, Gaurav Yadav, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Anshul Khamboj, Himanshu Chauhan, Mayank Markande, Aryan Juyal (wk) and Sandeep Warrier India D: Shreyas Iyer (capt), Atharva Taide, Yash Dubey, Devdutt Padikkal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Ricky Bhui, Saransh Jain, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Aditya Thakare, Harshit Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Sengupta, KS Bharat (wk) and Saurabh Kumar (With inputs from agencies)

Duleep Trophy first round: Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik ruled out with illness, Ravindra Jadeja withdraws

<p>India pacer Mohammed Siraj turned 30 on Wednesday (March 13). On his special day, Siraj revealed that he was contemplating international retirement in 2019 before becoming one of India's most potent bowlers. Siraj revealed that in 2019 he was mulling retirement from the sport and had given himself a year to become successful, else he was happy to walk away from the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In 2020...19 I had thought I am giving myself this last year and after that I will leave the game for good," said Siraj in a video released by BCCI on his birthday. The wily speedster's turning point came during India's tour of Australia. In the four Tests, the pacer made his debut during the second Test at the MCG, Melbourne and ended as India's highest wicket-taker (13 scalps). Since then, there has been no looking back for the pacer who has improved as a bowler across formats. In 2023, his 6 for 21&nbsp;wreaked havoc as India bundled out Sri Lanka for a paltry 50 to win the Asia Cup final. He ended the year 2023 with 60 wickets overall, fifth-most. In ODIs, he returned with 44 scalps (second-most).</p>

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<p>In the same video, depicting Siraj's hometown Hyderabad, the pacer took his fans for a tour around his hometown and showed the ground where everything kicked off for him. Siraj revealed that the ground Eidgah was where he finds peace despite travelling all around the globe. "As soon as I land in Hyderabad, my first thought is that I will go home. After home I will go to Eidgah. Wherever in the world I go. I don't get so much peace anywhere, to be honest. Whenever I go there, I get so much peace," said Siraj.</p>

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<p>He further stated, "I used to go to do a catering job. My family members used to say that son, please study. I liked playing cricket very much because we used to live on rent also. My dad was the only earning member in the house. If I got a hundred or two hundred rupees, I was happy with it. I used to give 100 or 150 rupees at home and keep 50 for myself. My hands would burn as I had to flip roomali roti. But that's ok. I have reached here after having my fair share of struggle."</p>

<p>Siraj concluded by saying, "Whenever you work hard, your hard work will not go to waste. You will get it in the end, if not today or tomorrow, then the day after tomorrow or in a year or in two years or in three years, you will get the result."</p>

<p>Siraj was part of India's 4-1 Test series win over England at home, in which he claimed&nbsp;six wickets. He will now gear up for IPL 2024, where he will represent the Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).&nbsp;</p>


India pacer Mohammed Siraj turned 30 on Wednesday (March 13). On his special day, Siraj revealed that he was contemplating international retirement in 2019 before becoming one of India's most potent bowlers.

India pacer Mohammed Siraj turned 30 on Wednesday (March 13). On his special day, Siraj revealed that he was contemplating international retirement in 2019 before becoming one of India's most potent bowlers. Siraj revealed that in 2019 he was mulling retirement from the sport and had given himself a year to become successful, else he was happy to walk away from the game. "In 2020...19 I had thought I am giving myself this last year and after that I will leave the game for good," said Siraj in a video released by BCCI on his birthday. The wily speedster's turning point came during India's tour of Australia. In the four Tests, the pacer made his debut during the second Test at the MCG, Melbourne and ended as India's highest wicket-taker (13 scalps). Since then, there has been no looking back for the pacer who has improved as a bowler across formats. In 2023, his 6 for 21 wreaked havoc as India bundled out Sri Lanka for a paltry 50 to win the Asia Cup final. He ended the year 2023 with 60 wickets overall, fifth-most. In ODIs, he returned with 44 scalps (second-most). Also read: Musheer Khan breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record with hundred in Ranji Trophy final In the same video, depicting Siraj's hometown Hyderabad, the pacer took his fans for a tour around his hometown and showed the ground where everything kicked off for him. Siraj revealed that the ground Eidgah was where he finds peace despite travelling all around the globe. "As soon as I land in Hyderabad, my first thought is that I will go home. After home I will go to Eidgah. Wherever in the world I go. I don't get so much peace anywhere, to be honest. Whenever I go there, I get so much peace," said Siraj. 🏠 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙩. 𝙈𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙟 As he celebrates his birthday, we head back to Hyderabad where it all began 👏 The pacer's heartwarming success story is filled with struggles, nostalgia and good people 🤗 You've watched him bowl, now… pic.twitter.com/RfElTPrwmJ — BCCI (@BCCI) March 13, 2024 × He further stated, "I used to go to do a catering job. My family members used to say that son, please study. I liked playing cricket very much because we used to live on rent also. My dad was the only earning member in the house. If I got a hundred or two hundred rupees, I was happy with it. I used to give 100 or 150 rupees at home and keep 50 for myself. My hands would burn as I had to flip roomali roti. But that's ok. I have reached here after having my fair share of struggle." Siraj concluded by saying, "Whenever you work hard, your hard work will not go to waste. You will get it in the end, if not today or tomorrow, then the day after tomorrow or in a year or in two years or in three years, you will get the result." Siraj was part of India's 4-1 Test series win over England at home, in which he claimed six wickets. He will now gear up for IPL 2024, where he will represent the Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

India pacer Mohammed Siraj reveals he mulled quitting cricket in 2019. Here's why

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal's 104 after Mohammed Siraj's four-wicket haul on day 3 (Saturday, Feb 17) put India in command of the third Test against England in Rajkot. Jaiswal, before retiring hurt, added 155 runs with Shubman Gill (65&nbsp;not out) for the second wicket. India finished the day at 196/2&nbsp;in second innings with night watchman&nbsp;Kuldeep Yadav on the crease alongside&nbsp;Gill. India now lead by 322&nbsp;runs after bowling England out for 319 runs in the first innings in response to India's 445.</p>

<p>Earlier, England started the day from their overnight score of 207/2 and were soon 260/5 with Kuldeep Yadav sending back centurion Ben Duckett (153) and Jonny Bairstow while Jasprit Bumrah took the wicket of Joe Root. Skipper Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes then added 39 runs to take England into lunch on day 3 at 290/5.</p>

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<p>Ravindra Jadeja then sent back Stokes (41) soon after lunch and Mohammed Siraj took three wickets from the rest four as England conceded a lead of 126 runs in the first innings. Apart from Siraj, Kuldeep and Jadeja took two wickets each while Bumrah took one with Ravi Ashwin not taking any further part in the game due to a family medical emergency.</p>

<p>In the second innings, India skipper and first innings centurion Rohit Sharma departed early with only 30 runs on the board. Gill and Jaiswal then batted through rest of the day to give India an upper hand in the match.</p>

<p>The century was Jaiswal's second in the series, having already scored a double ton in the second Test in Vizag which India won by 106 runs. Gill, who had also scored a hundred in the Vizag Test, looked good for more on day 3 in Rajkot before the stumps.</p>

<p>With two more days left in the Test, India are well and truly on the course of a win to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series which currently stands equal at 1-1.</p>


Yashasvi Jaiswal's 104 after Mohammed Siraj's four-wicket haul on day 3 (Saturday, Feb 17) put India in command of the third Test against England in Rajkot. Jaiswal, before retiring hurt, added 155 runs with Shubman Gill (65 not out) for the second wicket.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's 104 after Mohammed Siraj's four-wicket haul on day 3 (Saturday, Feb 17) put India in command of the third Test against England in Rajkot. Jaiswal, before retiring hurt, added 155 runs with Shubman Gill (65 not out) for the second wicket. India finished the day at 196/2 in second innings with night watchman Kuldeep Yadav on the crease alongside Gill. India now lead by 322 runs after bowling England out for 319 runs in the first innings in response to India's 445. Earlier, England started the day from their overnight score of 207/2 and were soon 260/5 with Kuldeep Yadav sending back centurion Ben Duckett (153) and Jonny Bairstow while Jasprit Bumrah took the wicket of Joe Root. Skipper Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes then added 39 runs to take England into lunch on day 3 at 290/5. Also Read: 'Deliberate,' says ex-England skipper Alastair Cook about Ravi Ashwin running on pitch on day 2 of Rajkot Test Ravindra Jadeja then sent back Stokes (41) soon after lunch and Mohammed Siraj took three wickets from the rest four as England conceded a lead of 126 runs in the first innings. Apart from Siraj, Kuldeep and Jadeja took two wickets each while Bumrah took one with Ravi Ashwin not taking any further part in the game due to a family medical emergency. In the second innings, India skipper and first innings centurion Rohit Sharma departed early with only 30 runs on the board. Gill and Jaiswal then batted through rest of the day to give India an upper hand in the match. The century was Jaiswal's second in the series, having already scored a double ton in the second Test in Vizag which India won by 106 runs. Gill, who had also scored a hundred in the Vizag Test, looked good for more on day 3 in Rajkot before the stumps. With two more days left in the Test, India are well and truly on the course of a win to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series which currently stands equal at 1-1.

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 3: Yashasvi Jaiswal's ton after Mohammed Siraj's four-for put India on top in Rajkot

<p>India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first in the third Test against England in Rajkot. The home team has made several changes to their playing XI with two debutants – Sarfaraz Khan and keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel&nbsp;– coming in, while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj have also returned to the squad. For England, Mark Wood returns to the playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Here are the playing XIs of both teams -</h2>

<p><strong>INDIA -</strong> Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj</p>

<p><strong>ENGLAND -</strong> Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes(w), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson</p>

<p>Injuries and unavailability of a few players forced India to make as many as four changes to their playing XI from the last game, which they won by 106 runs in Vizag. With Virat Kohli (out of the series due to personal reasons), Shreyas Iyer (out with back stiffness and poor form) and KL Rahul (quadriceps injury) all unavailable for selection for this game, India will play an inexperienced middle order – Rajat Patidar (4), Sarfaraz Khan (debutant) and Dhruv Jurel (at number six).</p>

<p>Seasoned campaigner Ravindra Jadeja also returns after missing the previous match, replacing Axar Patel. While Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav and seamer Jasprit Bumrah retained their places in the side, India have called in Mohammed Siraj for this game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Per BCCI’s latest statement on Mukesh Kumar, who got replaced by Siraj, the seamer has been&nbsp;released from the squad for Rajkot as he rejoins&nbsp;his Ranji Team (Bengal) and will return to the Indian Team setup for the fourth Test in Ranchi.</p>

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<h3>Stokes playing his 100th Test</h3>

<p>England captain Ben Stokes is playing his 100th Test, while veteran seamer James Anderson is just five wickets away from 700 Test wickets - first pacer and third after Muttiah Muralitharan and late Shane Warne.</p>

<p>Unlike India, England made just one change to their playing XI, with Mark Wood coming into the side for the third Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Without Jack Leach, who got ruled out of the Test series, Stokes sounded convinced of playing with two lesser-experienced spin duo of Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley.&nbsp;</p>


India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first in the third Test against England in Rajkot. The home team has made several changes to their playing XI with two debutants – Sarfaraz Khan and keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel – coming in, while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj have also returned to the squad.

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first in the third Test against England in Rajkot. The home team has made several changes to their playing XI with two debutants – Sarfaraz Khan and keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel – coming in, while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj have also returned to the squad. For England, Mark Wood returns to the playing XI. Here are the playing XIs of both teams - INDIA - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj ENGLAND - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes(w), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson Injuries and unavailability of a few players forced India to make as many as four changes to their playing XI from the last game, which they won by 106 runs in Vizag. With Virat Kohli (out of the series due to personal reasons), Shreyas Iyer (out with back stiffness and poor form) and KL Rahul (quadriceps injury) all unavailable for selection for this game, India will play an inexperienced middle order – Rajat Patidar (4), Sarfaraz Khan (debutant) and Dhruv Jurel (at number six). Seasoned campaigner Ravindra Jadeja also returns after missing the previous match, replacing Axar Patel. While Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav and seamer Jasprit Bumrah retained their places in the side, India have called in Mohammed Siraj for this game. Per BCCI’s latest statement on Mukesh Kumar, who got replaced by Siraj, the seamer has been released from the squad for Rajkot as he rejoins his Ranji Team (Bengal) and will return to the Indian Team setup for the fourth Test in Ranchi. UPDATE: Mr Mukesh Kumar has been released from the India squad for the third Test against England in Rajkot. He will join his Ranji Trophy team, Bengal, for the team's next fixture before linking up with Team India in Ranchi.#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank — BCCI (@BCCI) February 15, 2024 × Stokes playing his 100th Test England captain Ben Stokes is playing his 100th Test, while veteran seamer James Anderson is just five wickets away from 700 Test wickets - first pacer and third after Muttiah Muralitharan and late Shane Warne. Unlike India, England made just one change to their playing XI, with Mark Wood coming into the side for the third Test. Without Jack Leach, who got ruled out of the Test series, Stokes sounded convinced of playing with two lesser-experienced spin duo of Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley.

Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel debut for India as hosts bat first against England in Rajkot

<p>India beat South Africa by seven wickets on Day Two of the second and final Test, at Newlands, Cape Town, on Thursday (Jan 4) to end the two-match series at a 1-1 stalemate in the African nation. This became India's maiden Test win at the venue and also only their second instance of drawing a red-ball series on South African soil.</p>

<p>With this, India jumped to the top spot in the updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table. Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. gained 12 points following their inspiring series-levelling win to replace the Proteas from the top. It is to be noted that India ended 2023 at the sixth spot in the WTC points table after a big loss to South Africa in Centurion. Back then, SA took the top spot but India&nbsp;replaced them on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here is the updated points table of the WTC 2023-25 cycle:</strong></p>

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<p>Talking about the Cape Town Test, SA opted to bat first.&nbsp;India rode on Mohammed Siraj's 6 for 15 to dismantle SA's batting order and dismiss them for a paltry 55. In reply, India managed 153 -- taking a vital 98-run lead -- before the hosts ended the day's play at 62 for 3. On Day Two, Jasprit Bumrah's 6 for 61 dismissed the African side for 176 despite opener Aiden Markram's 106. Chasing 79, India achieved&nbsp;the target in 12 overs. Thus, this also became the shortest Test ever, in terms of fewest balls bowled, which produced a result.</p>

<p>At the post-match presentation, a jubilant Indian skipper Rohit said, "A great feat. In Centurion, we had to learn from the mistakes. We came back very well, especially our bowlers. Had some plans and the boys got rewarded. We applied ourselves, we batted well to get a 100-run lead, not pleasing to see the last six wickets. We knew that it's going to be a short game, we knew every run matters, to get that lead was very important."</p>

<p>Hitman added, "We would have loved to win the series. South Africa is a great team, they always challenges&nbsp;us, they are such a good team. We can take a lot of pride from this performance."</p>


India beat South Africa by seven wickets on Day Two of the second and final Test, at Newlands, Cape Town, on Thursday (Jan 4) to end the two-match series at a 1-1 stalemate in the African nation.

India beat South Africa by seven wickets on Day Two of the second and final Test, at Newlands, Cape Town, on Thursday (Jan 4) to end the two-match series at a 1-1 stalemate in the African nation. This became India's maiden Test win at the venue and also only their second instance of drawing a red-ball series on South African soil. With this, India jumped to the top spot in the updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table. Rohit Sharma & Co. gained 12 points following their inspiring series-levelling win to replace the Proteas from the top. It is to be noted that India ended 2023 at the sixth spot in the WTC points table after a big loss to South Africa in Centurion. Back then, SA took the top spot but India replaced them on Thursday. Here is the updated points table of the WTC 2023-25 cycle: Also read: SA vs Ind: Cape Town Test scripts WORLD RECORD after India's inspiring win Talking about the Cape Town Test, SA opted to bat first. India rode on Mohammed Siraj's 6 for 15 to dismantle SA's batting order and dismiss them for a paltry 55. In reply, India managed 153 -- taking a vital 98-run lead -- before the hosts ended the day's play at 62 for 3. On Day Two, Jasprit Bumrah's 6 for 61 dismissed the African side for 176 despite opener Aiden Markram's 106. Chasing 79, India achieved the target in 12 overs. Thus, this also became the shortest Test ever, in terms of fewest balls bowled, which produced a result. At the post-match presentation, a jubilant Indian skipper Rohit said, "A great feat. In Centurion, we had to learn from the mistakes. We came back very well, especially our bowlers. Had some plans and the boys got rewarded. We applied ourselves, we batted well to get a 100-run lead, not pleasing to see the last six wickets. We knew that it's going to be a short game, we knew every run matters, to get that lead was very important." Hitman added, "We would have loved to win the series. South Africa is a great team, they always challenges us, they are such a good team. We can take a lot of pride from this performance."

Updated WTC 2023/25 standings: India claim top spot after historic win in Cape Town vs South Africa

<p>India scripted history on Thursday (Jan 4) after they beat South Africa in the second Test match at the Newlands in Cape Town. The win for India scripted a&nbsp;piece of history as it went down in the record books as the shortest Test match by overs with only 107 played during the two-day affair. After the seven-wicket win India skipper Rohit Sharma credited fast bowlers and narrated that he kept things simple despite his side getting bowled out for 155 in the first innings.</p>

<h2><strong>Rohit praises Indian team after win</strong></h2>

<p>“We came back very well, especially our bowlers. Had some plans and the boys got rewarded. We applied ourselves, we batted well to get a 100-run lead, not pleasing to see the last six wickets. We knew that it was going to be a short game, we knew every run matters, to get that lead was very important. (On Siraj) Very special, something you don't get to see very often. We spoke about keeping things simple and that's what happened. The pitch did the rest. Lot of credit to Siraj, Bumrah, Mukesh and Prasidh. Whenever you come here, it's challenging,” Rohit said after India’s dominating win in Cape Town.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened in the match?</strong></h2>

<p>After deciding to bat first on Day 1 on Wednesday, the hosts were bowled out for 55 in their first innings with Mohammed Siraj ending with figures of 15/6. In reply, India were bowled out for 153 after a record six ducks in their innings. Interestingly, India went from 105/2 to 153 all out, losing their last eight wickets for just 48 runs. In reply, South Africa came out to bat again on Day 1 and were 62/3 at Stumps as they trailed by 98 runs in the first innings.</p>

<p>Earlier on Day 2, India made sure they were on top but Aiden Markam stood firm to hold one end. Despite being a bowler-dominated contest Markram scored 106 before his side was bowled out for 176. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show for India with the ball as he ended with figures of 61/6 in the second innings. Mukesh Kumar ended with two while Siraj and Prashidh Krishna got one wicket each.</p>

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<p>In reply India chased down the&nbsp;target in 12 overs, making sure they were part of the history books as the Cape Town Test went down as the shortest in the history of the game. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 17 while Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer with 28 while Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli scored 10 and 12 respectively.</p>

<p>The win was also India’s first at the Newlands Cape Town in the Test format. They&nbsp;will now take on Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series starting on Thursday (January 11).</p>


India scripted history on Thursday (Jan 4) after they beat South Africa in the second Test match at the Newlands in Cape Town. The win for India scripted a piece of history as it went down in the record books as the shortest Test match by overs with only 107 played during the two-day affair.

India scripted history on Thursday (Jan 4) after they beat South Africa in the second Test match at the Newlands in Cape Town. The win for India scripted a piece of history as it went down in the record books as the shortest Test match by overs with only 107 played during the two-day affair. After the seven-wicket win India skipper Rohit Sharma credited fast bowlers and narrated that he kept things simple despite his side getting bowled out for 155 in the first innings. Rohit praises Indian team after win “We came back very well, especially our bowlers. Had some plans and the boys got rewarded. We applied ourselves, we batted well to get a 100-run lead, not pleasing to see the last six wickets. We knew that it was going to be a short game, we knew every run matters, to get that lead was very important. (On Siraj) Very special, something you don't get to see very often. We spoke about keeping things simple and that's what happened. The pitch did the rest. Lot of credit to Siraj, Bumrah, Mukesh and Prasidh. Whenever you come here, it's challenging,” Rohit said after India’s dominating win in Cape Town. What happened in the match? After deciding to bat first on Day 1 on Wednesday, the hosts were bowled out for 55 in their first innings with Mohammed Siraj ending with figures of 15/6. In reply, India were bowled out for 153 after a record six ducks in their innings. Interestingly, India went from 105/2 to 153 all out, losing their last eight wickets for just 48 runs. In reply, South Africa came out to bat again on Day 1 and were 62/3 at Stumps as they trailed by 98 runs in the first innings. Earlier on Day 2, India made sure they were on top but Aiden Markam stood firm to hold one end. Despite being a bowler-dominated contest Markram scored 106 before his side was bowled out for 176. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show for India with the ball as he ended with figures of 61/6 in the second innings. Mukesh Kumar ended with two while Siraj and Prashidh Krishna got one wicket each. ALSO READ | Coaches, seniors used to ask David Warner to sledge opposition players, reveals Usman Khawaja In reply India chased down the target in 12 overs, making sure they were part of the history books as the Cape Town Test went down as the shortest in the history of the game. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 17 while Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer with 28 while Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli scored 10 and 12 respectively. The win was also India’s first at the Newlands Cape Town in the Test format. They will now take on Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series starting on Thursday (January 11).

SA vs IND, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma reveals 'keeping things simple' helped India clinch Cape Town contest

<p>India fought back to win the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town by seven wickets inside two days to share honours in this two-match series. Following day one at Newlands, when 23 wickets fell inside three sessions, with India and South Africa getting all out in the first innings, Jasprit Bumrah starred on day two, picking a six-for before batters wrapped up the formalities.</p>

<p>At Cape Town’s picturesque venue, the home team decided to bat first after winning the toss. Less they knew they would return with an unwanted record to their name as Mohammed Siraj triggered an early collapse (picking six for 15) inside the first session to send them packing on 55 – South Africa’s lowest team total against India in Tests.</p>

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<p>India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early, but Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill anchored the innings, helping them surpass Proteas' first-innings total. India then lost three wickets quickly. With veteran Virat Kohli and KL Rahul at the crease, the visiting team looked like walking away with a huge lead.</p>

<p>That thought, however, got quashed soon after&nbsp;South African bowlers, mainly Lungi Ngidi and ace seamer Kagiso Rabada, picked five wickets among themselves (outside of a run out) on zero runs in the span of 11 balls to dismiss India on 153.</p>

<p>South Africa returned to bat (for the second time) on day one of the New Year’s Test, losing three wickets for 62 before the day got called off.</p>

<h2>Bumrah wreaked havoc on day two</h2>

<p>Jasprit Bumrah was on song on day two, picking a six-for in Tests. His early exploits resulted in South Africa applying the all-out attack, with Aiden Markram being the protagonist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On a pitch where almost every batter struggled big time, Markram left a mark with a stunning hundred (after being dropped earlier by KL Rahul). After his wicket (on 106), the Indian bowlers finished their innings on 176.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With India needing 79 to win the Test and level the two-match series 1-1, openers began smashing from ball one. Young Jaiswal enjoyed the perks of the Test match field before Nandre Burger got him out, caught in the deep square leg area.</p>

<p>Gill and Virat Kohli departed too, as Rohit stood tall to guide India home by seven wickets.&nbsp;</p>


India fought back to win the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town by seven wickets inside two days to share honours in this two-match series. Following day one at Newlands, when 23 wickets fell inside three sessions, with India and South Africa getting all out in the first innings, Jasprit Bumrah starred on day two, picking a six-for before batters wrapped up the formalities.

India fought back to win the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town by seven wickets inside two days to share honours in this two-match series. Following day one at Newlands, when 23 wickets fell inside three sessions, with India and South Africa getting all out in the first innings, Jasprit Bumrah starred on day two, picking a six-for before batters wrapped up the formalities. At Cape Town’s picturesque venue, the home team decided to bat first after winning the toss. Less they knew they would return with an unwanted record to their name as Mohammed Siraj triggered an early collapse (picking six for 15) inside the first session to send them packing on 55 – South Africa’s lowest team total against India in Tests. ALSO READ: Coaches, seniors used to ask David Warner to sledge opposition players, reveals Usman Khawaja India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early, but Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill anchored the innings, helping them surpass Proteas' first-innings total. India then lost three wickets quickly. With veteran Virat Kohli and KL Rahul at the crease, the visiting team looked like walking away with a huge lead. That thought, however, got quashed soon after South African bowlers, mainly Lungi Ngidi and ace seamer Kagiso Rabada, picked five wickets among themselves (outside of a run out) on zero runs in the span of 11 balls to dismiss India on 153. South Africa returned to bat (for the second time) on day one of the New Year’s Test, losing three wickets for 62 before the day got called off. Bumrah wreaked havoc on day two Jasprit Bumrah was on song on day two, picking a six-for in Tests. His early exploits resulted in South Africa applying the all-out attack, with Aiden Markram being the protagonist. On a pitch where almost every batter struggled big time, Markram left a mark with a stunning hundred (after being dropped earlier by KL Rahul). After his wicket (on 106), the Indian bowlers finished their innings on 176. With India needing 79 to win the Test and level the two-match series 1-1, openers began smashing from ball one. Young Jaiswal enjoyed the perks of the Test match field before Nandre Burger got him out, caught in the deep square leg area. Gill and Virat Kohli departed too, as Rohit stood tall to guide India home by seven wickets.

SA vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj star in India's maiden win in Cape Town, end Test series at 1-1

<p>On Thursday (Jan 4), India ended the second and final Test versus South Africa, at Newlands, Cape Town, with an impressive seven-wicket win. This marked their first-ever Test win&nbsp;at the venue as Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. ended the two-match series at 1-1. Thus, India ended with a drawn Test series&nbsp;in South Africa for only the second time -- after 2010/11 tour.</p>

<p>The match also scripted a world record of being the shortest Test ever, in terms of fewest balls bowled, which produced a result.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Fewest balls in a Test match (not drawn):</strong><br />
642 - SA v IND at Cape Town, 2024<br />
656 - AUS v SA at Melbourne, 1932<br />
672 - WI v ENG at Bridgetown, 1935</p>

<p>The contest started off on a brilliant note for India on Day One. Being asked to bowl first, India rode on Mohammed Siraj's 6 for 15 to dismiss Dean Elgar-led Proteas for a mere 55 in 23.4 overs. Later in the day, India were bundled out for 153, managing a vital 98-run lead in the low-scoring contest. The day's play ended with the home side reeling at 62 for 3.</p>

<p>Despite Aiden Markram's sublime 106, SA were dismissed 176 on Day Two, courtesy of Jasprit Bumrah's six-fer. Chasing 79, India got to the target with seven wickets to spare.</p>

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<p>At the post-match presentation, winning captain Rohit said, "A great feat. In Centurion, we had to learn from the mistakes. We came back very well, especially our bowlers. Had some plans and the boys got rewarded. We applied ourselves, we batted well to get a 100-run lead, not pleasing to see the last six wickets. We knew that it's going to be a short game, we knew every run matters, to get that lead was very important."</p>

<p>He added, "We would have loved to win the series. South Africa is a great team, they always challenges&nbsp;us, they are such a good team. We can take a lot of pride from this performance."</p>


On Thursday (Jan 4), India ended the second and final Test versus South Africa, at Newlands, Cape Town, with an impressive seven-wicket win. This marked their first-ever Test win at the venue as Rohit Sharma & Co.

On Thursday (Jan 4), India ended the second and final Test versus South Africa, at Newlands, Cape Town, with an impressive seven-wicket win. This marked their first-ever Test win at the venue as Rohit Sharma & Co. ended the two-match series at 1-1. Thus, India ended with a drawn Test series in South Africa for only the second time -- after 2010/11 tour. The match also scripted a world record of being the shortest Test ever, in terms of fewest balls bowled, which produced a result. Fewest balls in a Test match (not drawn): 642 - SA v IND at Cape Town, 2024 656 - AUS v SA at Melbourne, 1932 672 - WI v ENG at Bridgetown, 1935 The contest started off on a brilliant note for India on Day One. Being asked to bowl first, India rode on Mohammed Siraj's 6 for 15 to dismiss Dean Elgar-led Proteas for a mere 55 in 23.4 overs. Later in the day, India were bundled out for 153, managing a vital 98-run lead in the low-scoring contest. The day's play ended with the home side reeling at 62 for 3. Despite Aiden Markram's sublime 106, SA were dismissed 176 on Day Two, courtesy of Jasprit Bumrah's six-fer. Chasing 79, India got to the target with seven wickets to spare. Also read: SA vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj star in India's maiden win in Cape Town, end Test series at 1-1 At the post-match presentation, winning captain Rohit said, "A great feat. In Centurion, we had to learn from the mistakes. We came back very well, especially our bowlers. Had some plans and the boys got rewarded. We applied ourselves, we batted well to get a 100-run lead, not pleasing to see the last six wickets. We knew that it's going to be a short game, we knew every run matters, to get that lead was very important." He added, "We would have loved to win the series. South Africa is a great team, they always challenges us, they are such a good team. We can take a lot of pride from this performance."

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<p>Day One of the second and final Test between India and South Africa, at Newlands, Cape Town, saw as many as 23 wickets falling on Wednesday (Jan 3). The opening day of the New Year's Test saw Mohammed Siraj wreak havoc as his 6 for 15 dismissed the Proteas for 55. In reply, India were out for 153, managing a 98-run lead, before the Proteas ended the day's play at 62 for 3.</p>

<p>With wickets falling left, right and centre, former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar&nbsp;had no complaints about the Newlands track. He, however, took a shot at the SENA media (South Africa England New Zealand Australia media) and pointed out&nbsp;how they raise questions when so many wickets fall in a day in the subcontinent.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'If you cannot play on pitches where the ball turns into the batter, you're not a batter'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, "This is what Test cricket is all about. You are going to be tested. And I honestly believe I've always believed that if you cannot play on pitches where the ball turns into the batter, you know there is a tendency amongst the SENA country's media, particularly if you think that you know, if you can't play on fast, bouncy pitches, you're not a batter."</p>

<p>"I'm sorry. You are not a batter if you can't play the turning pitch because over here for the bouncy pitch, there are two movements here. There for four spinners, where the ball is turning, you've got to go down the pitch. You've got to use the crease. All the shots can be exhibited."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/didnt-feel-like-a-55-all-out-wicket-mohammed-siraj-after-his-6-for-15-on-day-1-of-cape-town-test-676483">'Didn't feel like a 55 all-out wicket': Mohammed Siraj after his 6 for 15 on Day 1 of Cape Town Test</a></strong></p>

<p>Gavaskar even questioned the Indian media's working style and why they won't criticise the batting ability of overseas players. He said, "So that's you know what? I think, sadly, you know, our media should be actually writing about this. You know, our media should be talking about the fact that you know, but our media is so dependent sometimes not all the time on getting interviews with players, so they do not want to upset anybody."</p>

<p>He added, "So they will not question the batting ability of some of the overseas guys because of that. But that's the way."</p>

<p>Talking about Day Two of the Cape Town Test, India have already accounted for four wickets in the opening session but SA are now on the lead, beyond 60, with Aiden Markram being the lone warrior for his side (being unbeaten on 102 at the time of publishing this report).</p>


Day One of the second and final Test between India and South Africa, at Newlands, Cape Town, saw as many as 23 wickets falling on Wednesday (Jan 3). The opening day of the New Year's Test saw Mohammed Siraj wreak havoc as his 6 for 15 dismissed the Proteas for 55.

Day One of the second and final Test between India and South Africa, at Newlands, Cape Town, saw as many as 23 wickets falling on Wednesday (Jan 3). The opening day of the New Year's Test saw Mohammed Siraj wreak havoc as his 6 for 15 dismissed the Proteas for 55. In reply, India were out for 153, managing a 98-run lead, before the Proteas ended the day's play at 62 for 3. With wickets falling left, right and centre, former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar had no complaints about the Newlands track. He, however, took a shot at the SENA media (South Africa England New Zealand Australia media) and pointed out how they raise questions when so many wickets fall in a day in the subcontinent. 'If you cannot play on pitches where the ball turns into the batter, you're not a batter' Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, "This is what Test cricket is all about. You are going to be tested. And I honestly believe I've always believed that if you cannot play on pitches where the ball turns into the batter, you know there is a tendency amongst the SENA country's media, particularly if you think that you know, if you can't play on fast, bouncy pitches, you're not a batter." "I'm sorry. You are not a batter if you can't play the turning pitch because over here for the bouncy pitch, there are two movements here. There for four spinners, where the ball is turning, you've got to go down the pitch. You've got to use the crease. All the shots can be exhibited." Also read: 'Didn't feel like a 55 all-out wicket': Mohammed Siraj after his 6 for 15 on Day 1 of Cape Town Test Gavaskar even questioned the Indian media's working style and why they won't criticise the batting ability of overseas players. He said, "So that's you know what? I think, sadly, you know, our media should be actually writing about this. You know, our media should be talking about the fact that you know, but our media is so dependent sometimes not all the time on getting interviews with players, so they do not want to upset anybody." He added, "So they will not question the batting ability of some of the overseas guys because of that. But that's the way." Talking about Day Two of the Cape Town Test, India have already accounted for four wickets in the opening session but SA are now on the lead, beyond 60, with Aiden Markram being the lone warrior for his side (being unbeaten on 102 at the time of publishing this report).

'You're not a batter if you can't...': Sunil Gavaskar rips apart SENA media after Day 1 of Cape Town Test

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