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.
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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.
Jasprit Bumrah Stumps Everyone With Big Playing XI Call. No R Ashwin Or Ravindra Jadeja
India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah left everyone stumped at the time of the toss as he confirmed the team's playing XI for the opening Test against Australia at Perth. Bumrah, together with the team management, including head coach Gautam Gambhir, decided to spring a big surprise by picking spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar ahead of the veteran duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for the series opener. Sundar, coming into the series on the back of a terrific performance against New Zealand, was entrusted with the responsibility of the sole spinner, ahead of spin twins Ashwin and Jadeja.
Australia Players Told To Put IPL Friendships Aside For India Tests: "It Becomes Harder..."
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has insisted that he wants his team to play with an aggressive mindset against Australia in the five-match Test series, starting Friday. Gambhir and the Indian players will be desperate to prove a point after being clean swept 0-3 at home by New Zealand earlier this week. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has praised Gambhir for his aggressive mindset, claiming that international cricket has lost its competitive edge with players from different countries sharing dressing rooms in franchise cricket.
Why Washington Sundar Beat R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja To Perth Test XI? Ravi Shastri Explains
India stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah didn't delve into the details at the time of the toss but the tourists' playing XI for the first Test against Australia in Perth left everyone surprised. The series opener for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was expected to feature either Ravichandran Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja taking the sole spinner's spot, as has been the tradition overseas, but it was Washington Sundar who got the nod. Sundar's inclusion surprised many considering the stature Ashwin and Jadeja have. Later during commentary, former India coach Ravi Shastri explained the reason behind this selection.
India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Streaming Border-Gavaskar Trophy: When And Where To Watch
India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Streaming and Live Telecast: The first of five Test matches between India and Australia gets underway in Perth, with Jasprit Bumrah leading India in Rohit Sharma's absence. The series is crucial for both nations, as it would heavily impact whether either nation make the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle final. India will be hoping to bounce back from their embarrassing 0-3 home series defeat suffered at the hands of New Zealand. India are set to go in with three frontline pacers for the match, and are expected to hand all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy his Test debut. On the other hand, Nathan McSweeney will make his debut for Australia, having been selected as their new opener.