Devdutt Padikkal set to stay back in Australia as back-up: Sources
1 month, 1 week ago

Devdutt Padikkal set to stay back in Australia as back-up: Sources

India Today  

The Indian team management has decided to keep top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal in Australia as a batting back-up. Top-order B Sai Sudharsan, who made a hundred against Australia at Mackay in the first match, too may be asked to stay back as the India A squad, under Ruturaj Gaikwad, is scheduled to leave Australia on Monday. Seasoned KL Rahul on Sunday batted at India nets, allaying concerns surrounding his fitness ahead of the first Test against Australia starting here at the Optus Stadium from November 22. The Indian team, meanwhile, finished the block of training at the WACA ground and the visitors will now move to the Optus Stadium for match drills from Tuesday, after a scheduled rest day on Monday.

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AUS vs IND: Indian batters focus on red-ball preparations ahead of Brisbane Test
2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Indian batters focus on red-ball preparations ahead of Brisbane Test

India Today  

Reeling from a crushing 10-wicket loss in the pink-ball Test, Team India, led by skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli, has turned its focus to red-ball preparations in Adelaide, determined to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian squad opted to stay back in Adelaide for an intensive training session, prioritising defensive techniques and judgement against red-ball …

Have India found Hardik Pandya's replacement? Nitish Reddy shows spark in Australia
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Have India found Hardik Pandya's replacement? Nitish Reddy shows spark in Australia

India Today  

For years, Team India has dreamt of finding a fast-bowling all-rounder who could make an impact like the legendary Kapil Dev. After Hardik Pandya stepped into that role in the mid-2010s and then took an unofficial leave from the red ball game, it now seems India has discovered another rising star in Nitish Kumar Reddy. Just seven months later, Nitish …

Team India short changed by Rohit, Kohli and senior bowlers in Adelaide humbling
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Team India short changed by Rohit, Kohli and senior bowlers in Adelaide humbling

Firstpost  

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to fire twice in as many days after Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj’s inability to make the brand new pink ball talk on Day 1 had a major effect on the fate of the second Test in Adelaide, which ended in a decisive Australian victory. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and the rest …

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: AUS reach 86/1, trail by 94 runs; IND fold for 180
2 weeks, 3 days ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: AUS reach 86/1, trail by 94 runs; IND fold for 180

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Australia posted 86/1 in 33 overs at Stumps against India on Day 1 of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s second Test in Perth, on Friday. Earlier, Nitish Kumar Reddy squeezed out as many runs as possible from the tail and took India to a score of 180 batting first in the pink-ball Test against Australia …

Australia vs India, 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Australia vs India, 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: AUS v IND predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the second match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval starting on Friday, December 6. FOLLOW LIVE: Catch all the live action from Day 1 of the Adelaide Test between Australia and India Australia will be without ace pacer Josh Hazlewood after he suffered a side strain during the first Test. Predicted …

IND vs AUS, 1st WODI: Big test for India’s batters against mighty Australia in three-match series
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS, 1st WODI: Big test for India’s batters against mighty Australia in three-match series

The Hindu  

India would want to improve its batting inconsistency and finalise its combination for the Women’s World Cup next year when it takes on Australia in a three-match ODI series, starting in Brisbane on Thursday. Australia, which returns to the 50-over format for the first time since March, will miss the services of regular skipper Alyssa Healy, who is nursing a …

Harbhajan Singh's point-blank take on Rohit Sharma's role in 2nd Test vs Australia: '...wouldn't be in best interest'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Harbhajan Singh's point-blank take on Rohit Sharma's role in 2nd Test vs Australia: '...wouldn't be in best interest'

Hindustan Times  

Where India's returning captain Rohit Sharma will bat during the second Test against Australia is among the big questions floating around in the buildup to the match. Former spinner Harbhajan Singh, a longtime teammate of Rohit, has said that the 38-year-old has to bat in the top-four and a move back to the middle order for the pink-ball Test won't …

Rohit Sharma IN, Dhruv Jurel OUT - India's possible playing XI for pink-ball Test in Adelaide vs Australia
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3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma IN, Dhruv Jurel OUT - India's possible playing XI for pink-ball Test in Adelaide vs Australia

India TV News  

Winning the first Test away from home is rare and team India achieved this feat in Perth beating Australia by 295 runs. But team India are set to make a couple of changes at least for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide which will be played with the pink ball under the lights. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the attack …

Gill makes triumphant return from injury as India stick with Rahul-Jaiswal opening pair in pink-ball practice game
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Gill makes triumphant return from injury as India stick with Rahul-Jaiswal opening pair in pink-ball practice game

Firstpost  

Shubman Gill produced a sparkling half-century after recovering from a thumb injury that forced him to miss the Perth Test as the Indians opted to stick with the KL Rahul-Yashasvi Jaiswal opening combination for the pink-ball tour game against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI. Image credit: BCCI India’s two-day tour match against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra came …

Rohit Sharma to bat at No.5 against Australia in Adelaide? India captain drops major hint during IND vs PM XI tour game
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma to bat at No.5 against Australia in Adelaide? India captain drops major hint during IND vs PM XI tour game

Live Mint  

Captain Rohit Sharma dropped a major hint on what India's batting line-up would look like as he batted out of the top two for the first time since 2015. Playing his first game in Australia this year, Rohit came out at No.4 with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal continuing as openers against the Australian Prime Minister's XI in a tour …

Shubman Gill returns at No.3 against Prime Minister's XI, hints at Devdutt Padikkal axe for Adelaide pink ball Test
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Shubman Gill returns at No.3 against Prime Minister's XI, hints at Devdutt Padikkal axe for Adelaide pink ball Test

Hindustan Times  

Shubman Gill made his way out to bat at No.3 for India in the pink-ball practice game against Australia Prime Minister's XI making it clear that the right-handed batter is indeed available for the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, scheduled to begin in Adelaide on Friday, December 6. India's Shubman Gill arrives at Manuka Oval on the second day of the …

Rohit Sharma hints at fresh batting role in Adelaide Pink Ball Test; KL Rahul to continue as opener vs Australia
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma hints at fresh batting role in Adelaide Pink Ball Test; KL Rahul to continue as opener vs Australia

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma, on Sunday, dropped a major hint on his batting role in the upcoming second Test against Australia in Adelaide, slated to begin on December 6. India's Rohit Sharma walks back after winning the toss and decided to field first before the start of tour match between the Prime Minister's XI and India at Manuka Oval Rohit …

Watch: Shubman Gill vs Abhishek Nayar in fun fielding-drill before Adelaide Test
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Watch: Shubman Gill vs Abhishek Nayar in fun fielding-drill before Adelaide Test

India Today  

India batter Shubman Gill, who missed the Perth Test against Australia due to a thumb fracture, has returned to training with the Indian Test squad ahead of the crucial Day-Night Test in Adelaide. A video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India showcased Gill engaging in a lively fielding drill alongside batting coach Abhishek Nayar, fueling speculation …

Shubman Gill 'looking comfortable batting', says assistant coach Abhishek Nayar as Indian No 3 returns to nets
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shubman Gill 'looking comfortable batting', says assistant coach Abhishek Nayar as Indian No 3 returns to nets

Firstpost  

Gill returned to the nets for the first time since suffering a thumb injury in Perth that forced him to miss the series opener against Australia, and is expected to be declared fit for the second Test in Adelaide next week. India top-order batter Shubman Gill returned to the nets for the first time since suffering a thumb fracture that …

Australia vs India: Team selection a ‘sweet-headache’, says Abhishek Nayar after Rohit, Gill return
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Australia vs India: Team selection a ‘sweet-headache’, says Abhishek Nayar after Rohit, Gill return

The Hindu  

A nip in the air was obvious, and while the Indians wound up their training, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, clad in a pullover and with his hands dug into his pockets, spoke about the ‘sweet headache’ associated with the team. After a prefatory ‘mic check, may the sun shine on all of us’ prelude at the Manuka Oval here on …

Rohit to return, KL Rahul at No.3 or No.6? India's likely playing XI for 2nd Test against Australia
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit to return, KL Rahul at No.3 or No.6? India's likely playing XI for 2nd Test against Australia

India TV News  

India face a big dilemma regarding their playing eleven for the second Test match against Australia starting on December 5. Dhruv Jurel started in the No.6 position ahead of Sarfaraz Khan in Perth while Nitish Reddy and Yash Thakur made their Test debuts. But with Rohit returning and Gill getting fit, the management is facing a big question regarding India's …

Shubman Gill unlikely to play India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide, might require two more weeks: Report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Shubman Gill unlikely to play India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide, might require two more weeks: Report

Hindustan Times  

India might have to wait a bit longer for the return of their regular No.3 as Shubman Gill is reportedly doubtful for the second Test match in Adelaide set to begin on December 6. India are slated to play a pink-ball practice game starting Saturday to prepare for the day-night affair at the Adelaide Oval and according to The Times …

Kapil Dev praises Bumrah for leading team from the front
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Kapil Dev praises Bumrah for leading team from the front

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Legendary Kapil Dev on Sunday praised Jasprit Bumrah for leading India's fight from the front in the ongoing Perth Test against Australia, and said the visitors have so far performed beyond expectations. Bumrah, the stand-in captain for the Perth Test, led the team's charge towards a vital 46-run lead in the first innings returning 5 for 30, as Australia …

Majestic Jaiswal 141 not out as India pile pain on Australia
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Majestic Jaiswal 141 not out as India pile pain on Australia

Hindustan Times  

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal burnished his soaring reputation Sunday with a majestic unbeaten 141 as India piled on the runs to take the first Test in Perth away from Australia. Majestic Jaiswal 141 not out as India pile pain on Australia At lunch on day three the visitors were 275-1, a commanding 321-run lead on a pitch that is expected …

Australia 12-3 after Kohli, Jaiswal centuries power India in Perth Test
1 month ago

Australia 12-3 after Kohli, Jaiswal centuries power India in Perth Test

Al Jazeera  

Hosts lose three wickets in 4 overs in pursuit of a target of 534 to win the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Hosts Australia are on tenterhooks as they started to chase a target of 534 runs to win the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India in Perth. Virat Kohli roared back into run-scoring form …

BGT 2025: Rohit Sharma leaves for Australia ahead of second Test at Adelaide Oval
1 month ago

BGT 2025: Rohit Sharma leaves for Australia ahead of second Test at Adelaide Oval

Live Mint  

After missing the first Test match against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series due to personal reasons, Indian cricket team's skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday left for Australia from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. In Rohit's absence, Indian pace legend Jasprit Bumrah is leading the team at Perth in the first Test match. Rohit opted out of 1st …

Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, joins elite list of captains during IND vs AUS 1st Test
1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, joins elite list of captains during IND vs AUS 1st Test

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah has led Team India from the front in the ongoing India vs Australia 1st Test match at Perth. With his 11th international five-wicket haul, Bumrah joined an elite group of Indian captains who have taken five wickets or more in Test cricket, including Kapil Dev, Vinoo Mankad, Bishan Bedi, and Anil Kumble. Bumrah also rivalled Kapil Dev, topping …

Yashasvi Jaiswal 0 off 8, Devdutt Padikkal 0 off 23: India's new top-order tanks in Australia as duck memes galore
1 month ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal 0 off 8, Devdutt Padikkal 0 off 23: India's new top-order tanks in Australia as duck memes galore

Hindustan Times  

India’s defence of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy got off to a shaky start, as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal were both dismissed for ducks on the morning of the first day at the Optus Stadium in Perth. After Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and chose to bat first, Jaiswal was dismissed by Mitchell Starc caught at gully, before Josh Hazlewood ended …

Explained: Why India handed debuts to Reddy and Rana for 1st Test against Australia, picked Sundar over Ashwin, Jadeja
1 month ago

Explained: Why India handed debuts to Reddy and Rana for 1st Test against Australia, picked Sundar over Ashwin, Jadeja

Firstpost  

Seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana were handed their maiden caps for the opening match of the five-Test series between India and Australia in Perth, with spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar picked as the lone spin option. Seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana were handed their maiden caps ahead of toss, in which stand-in skipper Jasprit …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India Opt To Bat First In Perth; Playing XI Details Inside
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India Opt To Bat First In Perth; Playing XI Details Inside

ABP News  

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India are batting first in the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series at Optus Stadium in Perth after Jasprit Bumrah won the coin toss, and there are some fesh faces to be seen in action today. The reigning BGT champions have handed debuts to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana, and Devdutt …

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana make debut for India, Washington Sundar plays ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja
1 month ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana make debut for India, Washington Sundar plays ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja

Hindustan Times  

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana are making their debuts for India as they have been named in the playing XI for the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Optus Stadium, Perth. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana make their Test debuts ) KL Rahul will be opening the batting in the absence …

India TV Sports Wrap on November 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 month ago

India TV Sports Wrap on November 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Team India have named two debutants in their playing XI for the Perth Test. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Nitish Reddy makes Test debut for India Nitish Reddy has made his Test debut for India in the Perth Test against Australia. Harshit Rana makes international debut for India Rana has made his international debut for India in the …

Why is Shubman Gill not playing 1st Test against Australia in Perth? BCCI provides update
1 month ago

Why is Shubman Gill not playing 1st Test against Australia in Perth? BCCI provides update

India TV News  

India handed a couple of debuts on the morning of the first Test of the five-match series in Perth against Australia. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana became India's Test players No 315 and 316 with the team management putting their faith in the bowling all-rounders in the Australian conditions. However, those were not the only surprising picks as India …

Devdutt Padikkal, Marnus Labuschagne combine to create all-time record after struggling knocks in Perth Test
1 month ago

Devdutt Padikkal, Marnus Labuschagne combine to create all-time record after struggling knocks in Perth Test

India TV News  

The first day of the opening Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test turned out to be a horror for the batters. Meanwhile, Aussie batter Marnus Labuschagne and Devdutt Padikkal have combined to create an all-time embarrassing record. Padikkal and Labuschagne played 75 balls between them and scored only two runs at a combined strike rate of 2.66. This is now the lowest combined …

KL Rahul to open in absence of Rohit Sharma, but who replaces Shubman Gill? India likely XI vs Australia for 1st Test
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1 month ago

KL Rahul to open in absence of Rohit Sharma, but who replaces Shubman Gill? India likely XI vs Australia for 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins with the first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium, a venue where Australia remains unbeaten, including a memorable victory against India in 2018. India�s KL Rahul attends a practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 20, 2024, ahead of first cricket Test between Australia and India India will miss the services of captain …

Wasim Jaffer lays out India's batting line-up vs Australia in Perth: ‘He deserves to play at No. 3’
1 month ago

Wasim Jaffer lays out India's batting line-up vs Australia in Perth: ‘He deserves to play at No. 3’

Hindustan Times  

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer feels that India should go ahead with Devdutt Padikkal at the number 3 spot for the first Test match against Australia in the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The recent injury to Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma's unavailability has forced India to make some late changes to their plans, as several reports suggest that the selectors have …

Perth Test to kick off without Rohit Sharma as Indian captain set to join team on THIS date | Report
1 month ago

Perth Test to kick off without Rohit Sharma as Indian captain set to join team on THIS date | Report

India TV News  

In a major boost to the Indian camp, Rohit Sharma will reportedly arrive in Perth for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy during the first Test match in Perth. The BCCI hasn't officially confirmed Rohit's absence for the first Test match but Jasprit Bumrah donned the captain's blazer for an official photoshoot with the BGT trophy on Thursday morning at Optus Stadium to …

Axar, Kuldeep left out; 5 players included: Complete list of changes in India's squad for Australia Tests
1 month ago

Axar, Kuldeep left out; 5 players included: Complete list of changes in India's squad for Australia Tests

India TV News  

It has almost become a ritual that whenever India have gone to Australia for a Test series, their backs are against the wall. Now, take that all into context and picture that India are desperate for World Test Championship points, facing Australia in Australia with a new-ish pace attack apart from Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain for the opening Test …

Jasprit Bumrah as full-time Test captain? Deep Dasgupta highlights major concern
1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah as full-time Test captain? Deep Dasgupta highlights major concern

India Today  

Former wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has pointed out the major concern that could stand in the way when it comes to Jasprit Bumrah being a candidate for the long-term Test captaincy role for the Indian team. Australia vs India, Perth Test: Preview "The former wicketkeeper feels that since Bumrah is an all-format bowler, it would be tough for him to play …

AUS vs IND, Perth Test Predicted XI: Who will open in Rohit Sharma's absence?
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, Perth Test Predicted XI: Who will open in Rohit Sharma's absence?

India Today  

The Indian team is all set to take on Australia in the 5-match Test series of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. There has been a lot of discussion over India's final playing XI combination after Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill's absence for the 1st Test. However, India's bowling coach Morne Morkel said that the team would wait until the morning of …

'Kapil Dev' sword hangs over Jasprit Bumrah as Rohit Sharma absence considered 'a point of worry' for India
1 month ago

'Kapil Dev' sword hangs over Jasprit Bumrah as Rohit Sharma absence considered 'a point of worry' for India

Hindustan Times  

India has most bases covered, but Rohit Sharma's absence could still be a detrimental factor when they face Australia in the series opener of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Friday. Irrespective of the result, Rohit will take over the leadership role when the team travels to Adelaide for the second Test, but former 1983 World Cup winner for India Kirti Azad …

IND vs AUS: What are India’s major weaknesses ahead of first Test in BGT? Ex-Australian star explains
1 month ago

IND vs AUS: What are India’s major weaknesses ahead of first Test in BGT? Ex-Australian star explains

Live Mint  

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg reckoned the absence of Mohammed Shami and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will add a huge pressure on the Indian team ahead of the series opener in Perth on Friday. “They still have got plenty of talent in the bowling department but with that experience, especially on Australian conditions, I think that's going …

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah heats up India's practice session in Perth; Yashasvi Jaiswal in discomfort against pacers
1 month ago

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah heats up India's practice session in Perth; Yashasvi Jaiswal in discomfort against pacers

Hindustan Times  

India’s first official press conference of their long tour of Australia on Wednesday afternoon was to have been addressed by senior off-spinner R Ashwin at the Optus Stadium in Perth, a little before their scheduled 2 pm practice session. Indian cricketers Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah during a training session “No, not at all,” smiled Morkel, pointing out …

IND vs AUS: Devdutt Padikkal set to play first Test in Perth after Team India include Karnataka batter in main squad
1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Devdutt Padikkal set to play first Test in Perth after Team India include Karnataka batter in main squad

Live Mint  

The chances of Devdutt Padikkal featuring in the Indian playing XI in the first Test against Australia in Perth got higher after the Karnataka batter was included in the main squad on Wednesday, according to reports. Although an official communication is yet to be made by the BCCI, the left-hander is all set to occupy the No.3 slot in the …

Yash Dayal replaces injured fast bowler in India's squad for BGT ahead of Perth Test | Reports
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1 month ago

Yash Dayal replaces injured fast bowler in India's squad for BGT ahead of Perth Test | Reports

India TV News  

In another injury blow to India's preparations, the left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has reportedly been ruled out of India's squad for Wednesday's upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Yash Dayal has replaced Khaleel in team India's travelling reserves for the Australia tour starting on November 22 in Perth. Padikkal will stay back in Australia as India sweat on the availability of top-order …

No Rohit and Gill for India in Perth Test: Top 5 options to bat in top-order
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1 month ago

No Rohit and Gill for India in Perth Test: Top 5 options to bat in top-order

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to miss the first Test of the upcoming five-match Test series against Australia. With just four days remaining in the first Test in Perth, let’s have a look at India’s possible options to bat in the top order: While Yashasvi Jaiswal is certain to open the batting, here are five batters who could …

No Rohit and Gill for India in Perth Test: Top 5 options to bat in top-order
1 month ago

No Rohit and Gill for India in Perth Test: Top 5 options to bat in top-order

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to miss the first Test of the upcoming five-match Test series against Australia. With just four days remaining in the first Test in Perth, let’s have a look at India’s possible options to bat in the top order: While Yashasvi Jaiswal is certain to open the batting, here are five batters who could …

Travis Head reacts to Rohit Sharma missing India vs Australia 1st Test due to fatherhood: '… Privileged life'
1 month ago

Travis Head reacts to Rohit Sharma missing India vs Australia 1st Test due to fatherhood: '… Privileged life'

Hindustan Times  

Captain Rohit Sharma will be one of India's big absentees as they begin their Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign in Perth on November 22. Rohit will remain in India following the birth of his second child, taking a paternity leave that will pave the way for Jasprit Bumrah to captain India in the first Test. Although a controversial decision in some circles, …

IND vs AUS: Team India prepares for changes in Perth Test, Harshit Rana may debut; who will replace Gill?
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1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Team India prepares for changes in Perth Test, Harshit Rana may debut; who will replace Gill?

Firstpost  

Pacer Harshit Rana could become Team India’s latest Test debutant in Perth on 18 November, but the management could be forced to make more changes as Shubman Gill is injured and he could be replaced by Devdutt Padikkal, said reports. While Harshit Rana could get to debut for Team India in Perth, Shubman Gill is reportedly out due to a …

IND vs AUS 1st Test: India’s likely playing XI sans Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill in Perth
1 month ago

IND vs AUS 1st Test: India’s likely playing XI sans Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill in Perth

Live Mint  

The absence of captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill from the first Test against Australia in Perth has jeopardised India's plans ahead of the much-important Border Gavaskar Trophy. Gill fractured his thumb while fielding at slips during India's intra-squad game against India A. Rohit, who became a father for the second time last week, stayed back to be beside his …

KL Rahul bats at nets to allay injury worries
1 month ago

KL Rahul bats at nets to allay injury worries

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Seasoned KL Rahul on Sunday batted at India nets, allaying concerns surrounding his fitness ahead of the first Test against Australia starting here at the Optus Stadium from November 22. Rahul had left the field for medical attention on Friday after sustaining a blow on his elbow by pacer Prasidh Krishna while batting in an intra-squad practice match at …

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury
1 month ago

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury

The Hindu  

India batter KL Rahul has recovered from an injury he suffered during the side’s intra-squad match in Perth and is fit to play in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed with a video released on social media. I got a lot of time to prepare for this series and I’m really excited …

KL Rahul returns to batting in much-needed boost for Team India after Shubman Gill doubtful for Perth Test
1 month ago

KL Rahul returns to batting in much-needed boost for Team India after Shubman Gill doubtful for Perth Test

Hindustan Times  

In a major boost to Team India ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth, KL Rahul returned to batting in the nets after an injury scare that forced him to retire hurt during the simulation match against India A. Rahul had copped a blow on his elbow while he was batting on 28 against Prasidh Krishna during the …

Devdutt Padikkal to remain in Australia as India sweat over Gill's fitness ahead of Perth Test | Reports
1 month, 1 week ago

Devdutt Padikkal to remain in Australia as India sweat over Gill's fitness ahead of Perth Test | Reports

India TV News  

The management has reportedly decided to keep India A batter Devdutt Padikkal in Australia as a backup option to the batting unit for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. India A side is set to return home in the next few days but the left-handed batter has been asked to remain in Australia ahead of Perth Test. Padikkal also hit three …

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