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"Cows Could Have...": Sunil Gavaskar Slams SCG Pitch As 15 Wickets Fall On Day 2 Of 5th Test

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar believes the green pitch at the fast-moving ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground would be questioned if the game was played in India, adding that the surface dishing out is not ideal for playing longer format games. After 11 wickets fell on day one's play, day two yielded 15 wickets. India, after bowling out Australia for 181, took a four-run first-innings lead and reached 141/6 at stumps, with the overall lead standing at 145.

'Cricket Ka Funding...': Para-Athlete's Brutal Take On Team India's Struggles

Para-badminton athlete Manasi Joshi has taken a brutal dig at the Indian cricket team, following its poor run at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India had a poor opening day in the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Opting to bat first, the visitors were bundled out for 185 while Australia scored 9 for 1 at the end of play on Day 1. "Cricket ka thoda funding para sports mein daalo plz. Hum better results dete hai #INDvsAUS," wrote Manasi Joshi, a former world champion in para badminton women's singles SL3 category.

Rishabh Pant Crosses Massive Milestone After 33-Ball 61 Firework vs Australia In Sydney Test

Swashbuckling Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, during his quickfire scintilating knock of 61 runs against Australia in Sydney, completed 5,000 runs in international cricket. The left-handed hitter reached this milestone during the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy on Saturday. After a patient knock of 40 in 98 balls, consisting of three fours and a six in the first innings, the 27-year-old was back to his big-hitting self in the second innings. Taking down a red-hot Scott Boland for a six on his first ball, Pant kept flirting with danger despite India's circumstances and compiled for himself an entertaining 61 in just 33 balls, with six fours and four sixes. His strike was a whooping 184.85.

Despite Jasprit Bumrah Injury Scare, India Pacer's "Ready To Bowl Them Out" Warning For Australia

India's overall lead is not even close to the 200-run mark but pacer Prasidh Krishna says the unpredictable nature of the SCG track will keep them in the hunt since batting won't be easy for Australia in the fourth innings because of the variable bounce. India ended the second day at 141 for six for an overall lead of 145. A win in the Sydney Test will ensure that India retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy. "It is getting difficult in some areas. The ball is keeping low sometimes but there is enough bounce for us to be in the game and look for those edges. Try and beat them on either side of the bat," Prasidh said during the media interaction.

Sanjay Manjrekar Praises Rohit Sharma For His Candid Admission On Team Selection

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed opener and right-hand batter Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the playing XI in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. "Hats off to Rohit! What a candid chat on @StarSportsIndia. Honesty to the core. "We could not carry too many out of form batters into Sydney, that's why I opted out," Sanjay Manjrekar wrote in a post on X.

1st Time In 148 Years: Rishabh Pant Scripts History With Fiery Fifty vs Australia In 5th Test

Rishabh Pant smashed the fastest Test half-century on Australian soil by a visiting batter during the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Pant, who was struggling with the bat in the series so far, rose to the occasion to unleash his attacking prowess on day two of the series finale. Pant completed his fifty off 29 balls with the help of a six against Mitchell Starc. He bettered previous 33-ball efforts by England's John Brown (Melbourne 1895) and West Indies' Roy Fredericks (Perth 1975). It was also the second-fastest half-century by an Indian batter in a Test match.

Rohit Sharma "Was Singled Out": India Great's No-Nonsense Verdict, Slams Management

Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu has slammed the Indian team management over captain Rohit Sharma's decision to opt out of the series-deciding Sydney Test against Australia. Amid criticism over his form and captaincy, Rohit dropped out of the playing XI, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the team in his absence. Over the past few days, a lot has been said and written about Rohit's future as a Test cricketer, with reports suggesting that the veteran batter is no longer in the plans of the BCCI selectors.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Silences Retirement Talk, Delivers Mic-Drop Response To Presenter

Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket may not be over just yet. After himself taking the decision to not be in the playing XI for the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, many thought that Rohit's retirement from the longest format may be just a matter of time. However, while hinting that he needs to be "realistic", Rohit Sharma also confirmed that he hasn't walked away just yet, and reiterated that he could still return to form in a few months' time.

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"Cows Could Have...": Sunil Gavaskar Slams SCG Pitch As 15 Wickets Fall On Day 2 Of 5th Test

'Cricket Ka Funding...': Para-Athlete's Brutal Take On Team India's Struggles

Rishabh Pant Crosses Massive Milestone After 33-Ball 61 Firework vs Australia In Sydney Test

Despite Jasprit Bumrah Injury Scare, India Pacer's "Ready To Bowl Them Out" Warning For Australia

Sanjay Manjrekar Praises Rohit Sharma For His Candid Admission On Team Selection

1st Time In 148 Years: Rishabh Pant Scripts History With Fiery Fifty vs Australia In 5th Test

Rohit Sharma "Was Singled Out": India Great's No-Nonsense Verdict, Slams Management

Watch: Rohit Sharma Silences Retirement Talk, Delivers Mic-Drop Response To Presenter