Yuvraj Singh Teased By Michael Vaughan With 'Moral Victory' Remark For India vs Australia Series. His Response Is...

29.09.2024 - 11:37 sports.ndtv.com

India are set to tour Australia for a five-match Test series, starting November 22 this year. The Rohit Sharma-led side will aim to make it a hat-trick of wins in Australia as it has bagged the last two Test series, known as Border-Gavaskar Trophy, on the opponents' homesoil in 2018-19 and 2020-21.

India's most recent Test outing in Australia was nothing short of a movie plot as the side was bundled out for an embarrassing 36 in its second innings to eventually lose the first Test, only to make a remarkable comeback and register a 2-1 series victory.

While asked about his prediction regarding India's upcoming five-match Test series vs Australia, former cricketer Yuvraj Singh, on Club Prairie Fire podcast, predicted the series to go 3-2 in favour of India.

Meanwhile, Michael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist predicted Australia to win the series. "I think it is the best series that world cricket can see at this minute.

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Indian cricket stood witness to one of its darkest days as the Rohit Sharma-led side were dismissed for just 46 0 the side's lowest total at home. It's India's third lowest innings total in their Test history. At one point India were reduced to 34/7. With only three wickets left, there was every chance that India would not cross their lowest ever total of 36 - that the side had scored in Adelaide in 2020-21. India, however, were able to cross the 40-run mark.

New 'All Out 36'? Australian Media Trolls India After Bengaluru Collapse Against New Zealand

Cricket Australia took a dig at Rohit Sharma and Co., after Team India skittled for 46 in the first Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Pacers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke wreaked havoc on India batting line up as the duo shared nine wickets to bowl out India for just 46 on day 2. Rishabh Pant was top scorer for the host with 20 off 49 in the innings that saw five ducks. With this, India have recorded their lowest total at home and third lowest Test score overall. India's previous lowest at home was 75 against the West Indies in New Delhi in 1987. Their lowest overall is 36 against Australia in a pink-ball Adelaide Test in 2020.

Steve Smith To Return To No 4 Spot For India Test Series

Veteran Australia batter Steve Smith will return to his favoured number four position after a short stint as an opener in the upcoming Test series against India, national selector George Bailey confirmed on Monday. Post opener David Warner's retirement earlier this year, Smith had willingly volunteered open the innings. Although he made an unbeaten 91 in only his second Test in the new role, the 35-year-old didn't fare well in the series against New Zealand, collecting a total of 51 runs in four innings.

Ex-England Captain Michael Vaughan Says Joe Root Struggles Against Only One Bowler. He Is Indian

Former England captain Michael Vaughan waxed lyrical about England star batter Joe Root, as the latter notched up a 35th Test century, going past the tally of cricket icons like Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara. However, despite Root's consistent exploits, Vaughan was open to admit his weakness. In fact, Vaughan said that Root only struggles against one bowler in the entire world, and went on to reason why. That bowler is none other than the No. 1-ranked ICC Test bowler in the world - India's Jasprit Bumrah.

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Score Updates, 2nd T20I: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson Eye Flying Start For India

India vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Live Updates: India have been invited to bat by Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto in the second T20I in New Delhi. Suryakumar Yadav-led India will be aiming to seal the affair with another victory while guests Bangladesh must be looking to keep the series alive.

Yuvraj Singh Scathing Comment On Abhishek Sharma's Post After 1st T20I Turns Heads

Chasing a mediocre target of 128 runs against Bangladesh in the first T20I on Sunday, India openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson looked to give the team a fine start. Just as the duo looked to have settled in, Abhishek was run out for 16 runs off 7 balls. The disappointment at losing the wicket in such a fashion was visible on the batter's face. Though India still went on to win the match by a comprehensive margin, Abhishek didn't manage to evade criticism.