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  • AUS vs IND | Amid India’s harm disaster, Virender Sehwag provides his companies for Gabba Test

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Virender Sehwag
    While the Indian crew is battling with accidents to many key gamers, former India opener Virender Sehwag has supplied up his companies for the ultimate Test in Brisbane, scheduled to start out from January fifteenth on the Gabba.

    Taking to Twitter, Sehwag wrote, “Itne sab players injured hain, 11 na ho rahe hon toh Australia jaane ko taiyaar hoon, quarantine dekh lenge @BCCI”

    Itne sab gamers injured hain , 11 na ho rahe hon toh Australia jaane ko taiyaar hoon, quarantine dekh lenge @BCCI pic.twitter.com/WPTONwUbvj— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 12, 2021

    In the third Test of the sequence on the SCG, the Indian batting unit, led by the Hanuma Vihari-Ravi Ashwin duo, put up a resilient present to drag off a memorable draw and hold the four-match sequence alive.

    Rishabh Pant scored a quick-fire 97 whereas the Vihari-Ashwin pair caught on the crease till stumps, serving to India to attract the fixture. As India gear up for the fourth Test after a powerful outing within the third, the crew administration can be at its wits’ finish to pick a match taking part in XI. 

    The Indian camp has been plagued with accidents to a number of gamers, with Ravindra Jadeja, Hanuma Vihari and Jasprit Bumrah being the most recent addition to the record. 

    In place of Bumrah, Shardul Thakur or T Natarajan would possibly get an opportunity to put on the whites in Australia. However, the Indian bowling unit, at current, seems depleted as a result of absence of Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Bumrah.

    Mayank Agarwal, who was supposed to exchange Vihari within the crew, additionally suffered a blow in a apply session, placing his participation in jeopardy. KL Rahul has additionally been dominated out of the sequence.

    The fourth Test between Australia and India is scheduled to start out from Friday, with the hosts boasting a 28-match unbeaten streak on the venue.

  • AUS vs IND: Rahane’s tactical transfer to ship out Rishabh Pant was excellent, says Brad Haddin

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Rishabh Pant
    Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has praised India skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s “outstanding” tactical transfer to raise Rishabh Pant up the order, enabling the vacationers to grab a draw within the third Test.
    The Indian batting unit displayed great grit on Monday because it held on for a memorable draw towards Australia within the third Test to go away the four-match sequence levelled at 1-1.

    “The way India performed yesterday when they could have just shut up shop and played for a draw, but the Pant tactical move by Rahane I thought was outstanding,” Haddin instructed ‘Sen Radio’.
    Pant, who made a fluent 97 and raised hopes of an Indian win, was despatched forward of Hanuma Vihari at quantity 5.
    “If you’ve gotten a better have a look at it, he despatched Pant out to attempt to transfer the sport ahead and Pant did precisely that. He performed courageous and he made Tim Paine make some selections as captain on the final day which I believed tactically was actually good.

    “Then Vihari came in, and he’s a very similar player to Pujara, they can just shut the game down and that’s exactly what he did,” Haddin added.
    The 43-year-old additionally praised the battle and character of the Indian staff. “Rahane hasn’t lost the game as captain, he was really brave yesterday to give India a little sniff. I thought the runs were always too much for them, but he gave them a sniff.”
    The Indian staff has been marred by accidents within the ongoing tour and entered the third Test right here with out the companies of pacers Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav. Regular skipper Virat Kohli is on paternity go away.
    During the match, Pant (elbow), Ravichandran Ashwin (sore again), Ravindra Jadeja (fractured thumb) and Vihari (hamstring) additionally suffered accidents.
    “They’re showing some really, really good character this India team. They’ve got a lot of injuries, they’ve lost their captain, they’ve lost three fast bowlers, Jadeja’s got a busted thumb. They’re showing a lot of character,” he added. 

  • AUS vs IND third Test: Pat Cummins’ supply that bought me out was unplayable, admits Cheteshwar Pujara

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Cheteshwar Pujara
    India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara termed Pat Cummins’s supply that bought him out as among the finest balls of the sequence and one that would have dismissed another batsman.

    Pujara grinded his option to a 176-ball 50 however stored India within the sport throughout the first session as he shared a 53-run fifth-wicket partnership with Rishabh Pant.

    However, post-lunch, after Pant bought hit on his left hand and was dismissed, Pujara was out caught behind as he edged a supply from Cummins to wicketkeeper Tim Paine.

    “The ball which I got was one of the best balls of this series. I felt I couldn’t have done anything better, even if I was batting on 100 or double hundred, I don’t think I could have survived that ball which kicked from back of the length. I had to play that ball. There was extra bounce. So it was just one ball which was really good and unfortunately I couldn’t get away from that. You have to accept it,” mentioned Pujara whereas talking to the media after the match.

    “Cummins is the No. 1 Test bowler. He is proving that again and again. He is coming hard even on this track, where there is not much help… He has a better idea of this wicket, sometimes he has bowled unplayable deliveries like the one that got me today. That delivery could have got any other batter.”

    The India No. 3 mentioned that Pant’s dismissal impacted the Indian innings as till then they had been in a snug place.

    “I thought losing Rishabh Pant was the moment that turned it around. We were in a comfortable position till then. We were 180-odd for four and doing well. Things turned around when Rishabh got out and then I got out. Our aim was to get close to 330-340. Yes, we missed out somewhere there. Losing Ajinkya Rahane earlier in the first session was a big blow but we recovered from there and there was a good partnership with Rishabh,” added Pujara.

    Asked if Pant’s dismissal affected him since he adopted quickly after, within the very subsequent over, Pujara mentioned, “I don’t think losing Pant affected me but yes, when he was around I was more comfortable and we were building a partnership. I can’t say that because Rishabh got hit and got out, I lost my concentration. I had all my concentration. It was a good ball.”

    Pujara, who was harm on his proper hand within the lead-up to the third Test throughout a nets session on the Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 2, mentioned the blow continues to be hurting however not as a lot as to have an effect on his batting.

    “I don’t think it is putting any trouble in my batting. It is not easy. I wouldn’t say that it is completely normal but this was expected. If there is a bit of pain, I can still manage it to play this game, because it is an important game. I couldn’t have missed out.”

  • Watch: Ravindra Jadeja, Hanuma Vihari bat in nets after finish of Day 2

    Image Source : TWITTER Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari
    Steve Smith’s gutsy ton was neutralized by Ravindra Jadeja’s four-fer and Shubman Gill’s half-century as India notched up 96/2 on the finish of Day 2 on Friday. 
    Hosts Australia, after electing to bat first, managed to submit 338 on the board on the again of Smith’s batting present. While Smith registered his twenty seventh Test hundred, Labuschagne scored 91 to information the Aussies to a commanding whole. In response, the contemporary Indian opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put up 50-run opening stand earlier than the previous was despatched again by Pat Cummins on 26. 

    After Rohit’s departure, Gill impressed on the SCG by reaching his maiden half-century within the conventional format. The 21-year-old flaunted composure and high quality batting approach to maintain the scoreboard ticking. He ultimately made his manner again after nicking the ball to Cameron Green. India at the moment path by 242 runs with stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane (5) and Cheteshwar Pujara (9) within the center.  
    Meanwhile, Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari, who’re but to bat within the on-going Test, hit the nets after the top of second day’s play. Along with grabbing a four-fer, Jadeja additionally confirmed exemplary area expertise on Day 2. The all-rounder’s bullet throw ended Smith’s gutsy knock within the 106th over of the innings. Smith aimed for an attacking shot in the direction of the leg facet once more and referred to as for a two however fell prey to Jadeja’s throw. 
    Just because the day 2 is over, Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari are on the nets @scg #PinkTest #AUSvIND #INDvsAUSTest #AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/3GThJiKpoq

    — Vijay Arumugam (@vijayarumugam) January 8, 2021

    In absence of standard skipper Virat Kohli, the Indian contingent put up a commendable effort on the MCG, recovering sharply from their horror batting collapse within the first Test at Adelaide Oval. Aiming to realize a 2-1 lead within the four-Test sequence, the Rahane-led facet will likely be aiming to submit an intimidating whole within the first innings.
    Jadeja has been sensible in all three departments thus far within the sequence. The left-hander’s century sixth-wicket stand with Rahane was important in India’s victory within the Boxing Day conflict. 
    While Jadeja is making it up for India’s harm woes, Hanuma Vihari is combating for his place within the Test squad. Vihari has registered scores of 16, 8 and 21 in three innings thus far. Legendary India opener Sunil Gavaskar had additionally referred to as for Vihari’s omission earlier than the beginning of the third Test. 
    “I will have Mayank-Rohit opening, Gill in the middle order, and Vihari goes out for the third Test,” Gavaskar had mentioned on Sony Sports Network.

  • AUS vs IND third Test: ‘Flamboyant’ Shubman Gill is turning into my favorite participant to observe, says Mike Hussey

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Shubman Gill
    Shubman Gill notched up his maiden Test fifty to sew a 50-run opening stand with Rohit Sharma on Day 2 of the third Test between Australia and India. Gill, enjoying solely his second Test for India, flaunted textbook batting approach and composure to earn reward from many members of the cricket fraternity. 

    He additionally grew to become the youngest Indian to submit a 50+ rating in a Test in Australia. Overall, Gill is the fourth-youngest Indian cricketer to attain a fifty exterior Asia. Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey additionally lauded Gill and mentioned that the ‘flamboyant’ teenager is great to observe. 

    “This guy is very quickly becoming my favourite player to watch. He is a gun. Plays well of the front-foot, but even better off the backfoot. And that sends a message to the bowler,” Mike Hussey mentioned whereas commentating for Fox Cricket.

    “I simply love the unflappable nature of each (Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma) these gamers. But particularly Shubman Gill, somebody so younger, early in his profession. Nothing appears to faze him, and he doesn’t appear to get carried away.”

    “He is flamboyant at the crease and is just about batting, keeping it simple. Unassuming at the crease. He is wonderful to watch and has played some magnificent shots,” he additional added.

    While Gill scored 50, Rohit gathered 26 to offer India with a commendable begin. At stumps, India have been 96/2 with stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane (5) and Cheteshwar Pujara (9) within the center. Earlier within the day, Steve Smith regained type and scored his first ton of the 12 months, serving to the Aussies to place up a commanding complete of 338 within the first innings. Ravindra Jadeja was the choose of Indian bowlers as he scalped 4 wickets and produced an excellent throw to run Smith out. 

    Former India opener Virender Sehwag additionally heaped reward on Gill and mentioned that he ‘appears to be like the actual deal’.

    “Excellent performance by Jadeja with the ball and in the field with that brilliant runout. Shubman Gill looks the real deal. Excellent composure and loved his backfoot play,” tweeted Sehwag.

    Excellent efficiency by Jadeja with the ball and within the area with taht good runout. Shubman Gill appears to be like the actual deal. Excellent composure and cherished his backfoot play. But actually loved this enjoyable second , courtesy Bumrah pic.twitter.com/7Ts7vhbZzW— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 8, 2021

  • AUS vs IND | New three-day lockdown in Brisbane places 4th Test in danger

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara
    A brand new three-day lockdown in Brisbane has put Cricket Australia in a spot of trouble because it makes determined efforts to carry the fourth and closing Test towards India within the Queensland state capital from January 15.
    The Lockdown was introduced lower than 24 hours after prime cricket board officers from India and Australia have been engaged in a dialogue on leisure of laborious quarantine measures for the guests.

    “Cricket Australia executives are urgently trying to determine the impact of a three-day lockdown in Brisbane on next week’s fourth Test at the Gabba, which was already under a cloud because of India’s hesitation to fly north and be subjected to tighter bio-security restrictions,” the newspaper reported.
    “A hotel quarantine worker’s positive test to the more contagious UK strain of COVID-19 is the latest spanner in the works for CA’s hopes to close out the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Gabba,” it additional wrote.
    While Cricket Australia have been prepared to permit a capability crowd of 36,000, the fluid well being state of affairs may warrant a change within the spectator coverage.

    “The health scare in the city, however, has left those attendance caps in jeopardy,” the newspaper acknowledged.
    On Thursday, The BCCI wrote to CA in search of leisure in laborious quarantine protocol of Brisbane, reminding the host board that the guests are completed with the strict isolation that was agreed upon firstly of the tour.
    The quarantine guidelines in Brisbane will prohibit the gamers to simply their resort rooms after day’s play.
    CA has already verbally assured the Indians that “a deal” has been “signed off on by the Queensland government to allow players and staff out of their rooms to mingle together inside the hotel when not playing or training will remain in place for their week in the city.”
    However, it’s learnt that BCCI desires a written assurance on the matter. In case, Brisbane cannot host the Test or Indians refuse to journey, Sydney would be the again up venue. 

  • IND vs AUS third Test: Wasim Jaffer makes use of ‘legend’ MS Dhoni’s phrases to reward Mohammed Siraj

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Mohammed Siraj and MS Dhoni
    India pacer Mohammed Siraj was in tears when India’s nationwide anthem was being performed earlier than the beginning of the third Test in opposition to Australia on Thursday. Tears rolled down Siraj’s eyes earlier than Jasprit Bumrah, standing subsequent to him, gave the Hyderabadi pacer a pat on the again.

    Siraj had misplaced his father in November, days after the Indian crew landed in Australia for the multi-format tour. The right-handed pacer was additionally given the choice to move again residence to be together with his household. Siraj, nevertheless, selected to remain in Australia as it could’ve concerned quarantine durations.

    Siraj had a fruitful outing within the Boxing Day conflict, his maiden Test, the place he plucked 5 wickets on the MCG. In the on-going Sydney Test, he eliminated David Warner early within the innings to supply the guests with a great begin. 

    After the top of the day’s play, Siraj defined why he was unable to cover his feelings. “I missed my dad when the national anthem was playing. It was an emotional moment. My dad wanted me to play Test cricket for India. He would’ve seen me playing if he was alive,” mentioned Siraj through the digital press convention. 

    Siraj’s on-field second obtained applause from a number of followers in addition to cricketers. Former India batsmen Wasim Jaffer and Mohammad Kaif each lauded Siraj’s feelings. 

    Jaffer, in truth, used Dhoni’s phrase to heap reward on Siraj. “Even if there’s little or no crowd to cheer you on, no better motivation than playing for India. As a legend once said: ‘You don’t play for the crowd, you play for the country.’,” Jaffer tweeted. The quote, “You don’t play for the crowd, you play for the country,” was initially given by former India skipper MS Dhoni.

    Even if there’s little or no crowd to cheer you on, no higher motivation than taking part in for India. As a legend as soon as mentioned “You don’t play for the crowd, you play for the country.” 🇮🇳 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/qAwIyiUrSI— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 7, 2021

    The 2011 World Cup-winning skipper had made the remark after India’s defeat in opposition to South Africa in the exact same event. It ultimately turned out to be India’s solely defeat within the 2011 World Cup the place they lifted the trophy by defeating Sri Lanka within the closing.

    Meanwhile, India are at present tied 1-1 within the four-Test sequence in opposition to Australia. After levelling the sequence with a complete victory in Melbourne, Ajinkya Rahane-led Indian unit shall be eyeing to realize a 2-1 lead by defeating mighty Australians within the third Test in Sydney. In absence of normal skipper Virat Kohli, the Indian contingent put up a commendable effort on the MCG, recovering sharply from their horror batting collapse within the first Test at Adelaide Oval. 

  • AUS vs IND | Mayank Agarwal ought to’ve been there: Sanjay Manjrekar slams workforce administration for rejecting gamers

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Mayank Agarwal
    Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has slammed the workforce administration for exhibiting the exit door to Mayank Agarwal to accommodate Rohit Sharma on the high. Agarwal, who managed to attain solely 31 runs within the first two Tests of the sequence, was changed by Rohit, who was additionally named Ajinkya Rahane’s deputy for the remaining two video games.
    While many believed that Rohit’s inclusion will bolster the batting unit, some felt that it was unfair to drop Agarwal from the taking part in XI. Agarwal, who averages 47.85 within the conventional format of the sport, ought to’ve been included because the opener, in accordance with Manjrekar. The cricketer-turned-commentator additionally mentioned that teenager Shubman Gill ought to’ve been pushed down within the center order.

    “Rohit Sharma does not have bad numbers at the No.6 position, where he has played 25 innings. But his recent exposure in Test matches has been as an opener and there he has a very good average. But he has never opened in overseas conditions. He was not there in New Zealand and last time when he was here in Australia, he was playing down the order. So, it will have to be seen how he plays against the swinging ball,” he mentioned.

    “But the person they have dropped, it has again become a tactic of rejecting players and not selecting. If it was upto me, I would have kept Mayank Agarwal in the team because he is a young player, has been in good form. I would have kept Shubman Gill down the order with Rohit Sharma as an opener.”
    After levelling the four-Test sequence with a complete victory in Melbourne, Ajinkya Rahane-led Indian unit will probably be eyeing to achieve a 2-1 lead by defeating mighty Australians within the third Test on the SCG. In absence of standard skipper Virat Kohli, the Indian contingent put up a commendable effort on the MCG, recovering sharply from their horror batting collapse within the first Test at Adelaide Oval. 
    On the primary day of the on-going Sydney Test, the hosts ended up scoring 166/2, with debutant Will Pucovski and Marnus Labuschagne notching up half-centuries. Steve Smith was on 34 and Labuschagne on 67 at stumps.