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India vs Australia 2nd Test Day 1 Under Threat? Adelaide Pitch Curator Says, "We're Expecting..."

Potential thunderstorms are forecast for the opening day of the India vs Australia day-night Test, starting on Friday, which is unusual for Adelaide at this time of the year. It will be India's first pink-ball Test in Australia since they were infamously bundled out for 36 at the same venue back in 2020 but Adelaide pitch curator Damian Hough maintained there were no demons in the pitch even back then. "I am not sure exactly on the timing of those storms coming through, but we're expecting to pull covers a bit on Friday. Hopefully it clears out on Saturday morning ... then it should be good for the remainder of the Test," he said.

Australia's BGT Star, Once Curator At India's 36 All Out Venue, Labels Adelaide Pitch As "Best"

Ahead of the pink-ball, day-night Adelaide Test against India, Australia's ace spinner Nathan Lyon expects the Adelaide Oval wicket to spin and called it the "best cricket wicket in the world". Lyon, who was once an assistant curator at the Adelaide Oval, will be aiming to conquer the Adelaide pitch as Australia seeks their best chance of fighting back against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series with the pink-ball, day-night Test taking place. Having a record of 11 wins and a loss in pink-ball Tests, Aussies would be no doubt fired up to turn the tables after a 295-run loss at Perth.

Video: As Vinod Kambli Sings A Song, Sachin Tendulkar's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Considered two of the finest cricketing talents in the country, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli began their cricketing journeys on a promising note. The duo stitched a famous partnership of 664 runs for their school, Shardashram Vidyamandir, in a Harris Shield match while also registering unbeaten triple tons. Both went on to represent India at the highest level, though Kambli's career went downhill quickly, primarily due to disciplinary issues. As the two met each other again, during the unveiling of their coach Ramakant Achrekar's memorial in Mumbai on his birth anniversary, fans were left shocked.

Sara Tendulkar Joins Sachin Tendulkar Foundation As Director

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar announced on Wednesday that his daughter Sara Tendulkar has joined the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) as director. In a post on X, Sachin Tendulkar said he was "overjoyed" to share the news. Sachin said that Sara embarked on this journey to empower the nation through sports, healthcare, and education. "I'm overjoyed to share that my daughter Sara Tendulkar has joined the @STF_India as Director. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical and Public Health Nutrition from University College London. As she embarks on this journey to empower India through sports, healthcare, and education, it serves as a reminder of how global learning can come full circle," Tendulkar said.

Rishabh Pant Taken To Test Cricket Like A Duck To Water: Rahul Dravid

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid, while sharing his thoughts on Rishabh Pant's match-winning 89 not out against Australia at the Gabba during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, has said that the wicketkeeper batter has "taken to Test cricket like a duck to water" and called his performance in the red-ball format "sensational." Pant's heroic innings came on the final day of the fourth and final Test, with India chasing a daunting target of 328. His counterattacking style not only secured a historic 3-wicket victory but also ended Australia's 32-year unbeaten streak at the Gabba, sealing the series 2-1 for India.

Harmanpreet Kaur Backs 'Dropped' Shafali Verma To Return To "Zone" Ahead Of ODI World Cup At Home

Shafali Verma, dropped from the India ODI squad, has the full backing of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who is eager to see the aggressive opener back in her "zone" ahead of Women's World Cup at home next year. Apart from Shafali, India will not have the services of wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia who suffered a wrist injury during the Women's Big Bash League. "She (Shafali) is a very important player for us and has done exceptionally well for the country. We are looking forward to seeing her get back into her zone and perform well for the team," Harmanpreet said on the eve of their series-opener against Australia.

BCCI Responds To PCB's Demand Of Hybrid Model For All ICC Events In India: Report

The talks between the International Cricket Council, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the Champions Trophy deadlock don't seem to be heading towards a resolution. A ray of hope was seen after the Pakistan board reportedly agreed to adopt the hybrid model, which would see India's matches being held in Dubai, though with some conditions. However, the Indian board has reportedly rejected Pakistan's 'conditions' in which the PCB had asked for ICC events being held in India to also adopt the same 'hybrid model'.

Indian Players Mobbed, Body-Shamed In Australia. BCCI Gives Strong Reply

Fans will no longer be allowed at India's practice sessions in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against Australia after fans passed "rude" comments during the team's training here ahead of the second Test starting on Friday. The practice session was thrown open to fans on Tuesday. While a handful of them gathered to watch Australia, thousands converged to catch the Indian team live in action from close quarters as the practice facility stands in Adelaide are very close to the nets.

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India vs Australia 2nd Test Day 1 Under Threat? Adelaide Pitch Curator Says, "We're Expecting..."

Australia's BGT Star, Once Curator At India's 36 All Out Venue, Labels Adelaide Pitch As "Best"

Video: As Vinod Kambli Sings A Song, Sachin Tendulkar's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Sara Tendulkar Joins Sachin Tendulkar Foundation As Director

Rishabh Pant Taken To Test Cricket Like A Duck To Water: Rahul Dravid

Harmanpreet Kaur Backs 'Dropped' Shafali Verma To Return To "Zone" Ahead Of ODI World Cup At Home

BCCI Responds To PCB's Demand Of Hybrid Model For All ICC Events In India: Report

Indian Players Mobbed, Body-Shamed In Australia. BCCI Gives Strong Reply