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Sunil Gavaskar Loses It On Air As Jasprit Bumrah Snubs R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja For Perth Test

A big surprise unfolded ahead of the start of play in the first Test between India and Australia in Perth on Friday as the spin twins of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin were snubbed. India's stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah and head coach Gautam Gambhir decided to add spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar to the team instead. While some saw the decision as a logical one, considering the form Sundar showed against New Zealand, India's batting legend Sunil Gavaskar was left fuming at the call.

'Andy wasn't happy' - Fiji boss Mick Byrne expects Irish response

Fiji boss Mick Byrne says his side are fully expecting Ireland to respond to Andy Farrell's challenge after an underwhelming start to their Autumn Nations Series.

Caelan Doris looking forward to challenge of confident Fiji

Ireland captain Caelan Doris feels fighting talk from the Fiji camp has added an extra edge to Saturday's Autumn Nations Series showdown.

Captain Caelan Doris feels Ireland are fired up by fighting talk from Fiji

Ireland captain Caelan Doris feels fighting talk from the Fiji camp has added an extra edge to Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series showdown in Dublin.

Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji

Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits his players are well aware they are viewed as “vulnerable” by weekend opponents Fiji.

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Rolling On The Pitch Six That Left Commentators In Splits

India's batting order collapse against Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth meant that the team were once again left to rely on Rishabh Pant to stabilise things in the middle. Coming in to bat at 32/3, Pant once again had to take the responsibility of taking India out of a tricky situation. While Pant could not accelerate in his usual high strike rate, he still found time to pull off another unique shot, leaving the commentators in absolute awe.

Bundee Aki looking to make amends after recall for Fiji visit

If you're in the vicinity of Dublin 4 just after 3.10pm on Saturday afternoon and you feel the earth shake beneath your feet, don't be alarmed, it’s more than likely the first collision involving Bundee Aki and Josua Tuisova.

"Get To Understand...": Ravi Shastri's No-Nonsense Message To Under-Fire Gautam Gambhir

India head coach Gautam Gambhir arguably has his job on the line, after series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. As the Indian team prepares itself for the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, Gambhir is undoubtedly under pressure to deliver. Else, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could start to look at other options in the longest format of the game. Ravi Shastri, the coach of India's first team that won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, has sent Gambhir an important message ahead of his new assignment.

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Sunil Gavaskar Loses It On Air As Jasprit Bumrah Snubs R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja For Perth Test

'Andy wasn't happy' - Fiji boss Mick Byrne expects Irish response

Caelan Doris looking forward to challenge of confident Fiji

Captain Caelan Doris feels Ireland are fired up by fighting talk from Fiji

Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Rolling On The Pitch Six That Left Commentators In Splits

Bundee Aki looking to make amends after recall for Fiji visit

"Get To Understand...": Ravi Shastri's No-Nonsense Message To Under-Fire Gautam Gambhir