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"Booted Him Out": Ex-Australia Star On Shubman Gill's Axing From India's Playing XI

The fourth Test turned out to be the first game in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in which the Indian cricket team decided to enter with two spinners. While Ravindra Jadeja was already a part of India's playing XI from the third game in Brisbane, it was Washington Sundar, who was roped in as a second spinner in the playing XI. India played the first three games of the series with lone spinners in R Ashwin, Sundar and Jadeja, respectively. There was change of plans for the visitors during the fourth game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and it was Shubman Gill who got dropped from the playing XI.

Gilgeous-Alexander ties career high with 45 points in OKC win - ESPN

INDIANAPOLIS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career high with 45 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-114 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.

Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar Rip Into Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Over 4th Test Tactics

India captain Rohit Sharma continues to court criticism over his baffling strategy and selection calls in the Melbourne Test. Since announcing the return of Washington Sundar to India's playing XI for the Boxing Day Test -- which came at the cost of Shubman Gill -- Rohit has had his decision-making questioned time and again. Be it the use of his bowlers, or match-ups used against different Australian batters, Rohit struggled to get the best out of India's bowling attack for the first two days. Some of his decisions received public criticism from legends like Suni Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri.

"If R Ashwin Knew That India...": Ex-Coach's Firm Statement On Spin Legend's Retirement Call

Just days after Ravichandran Ashwin's abrupt retirement from Test cricket, Team India have entered the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne with two spinners in the playing XI. Both Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar featured in India's lineup, with the latter coming in place of Shubman Gill. The change has prompted former India coach Ravi Shastri to comment that had Ashwin known about India's strategy to play two spinners, he may not have announced his retirement after the third Test.

Delaware State finalizing deal to hire DeSean Jackson as head coach - ESPN

Former Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeSean Jackson and Delaware State are finalizing an agreement for him to become the program's next head coach, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday.

Source - Eagles' Sirianni apologized to Commanders' Ertz for spat - ESPN

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologized to Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz following a heated exchange between the two of them Sunday, a league source confirmed.

On Dropping Shubman Gill From 4th Test XI, India Coach Abhishek Nayar's 'Rohit Sharma' Response

India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Thursday defended axing Shubman Gill from the Boxing Day Test, saying it was in team's best interest to not only have Rohit Sharma back to his usual opening slot but also add some sting to the attack by drafting in spin all-rounder Washington Sundar. Gill, who missed the first Test due to a finger injury, scored 31 and 28 in the Pink Ball Test and looked the most assured among Indian batters. He, however, got out for a duck in Brisbane. With Rohit Sharma opening the innings and KL Rahul coming at No. 3, Gill had to make way for a third specialist all-rounder in Washington.

Mohammed Siraj Continues Bail-Switching Banter With Marnus Labuschagne. Lucky Charm Works For India

The bail-switching banter between India pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne has continued into the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, with fortune once again favouring India seemingly. This time, Siraj walked up to Labuschagne's stumps during the 43rd over and switched the bails. However, while Labuschagne had discreetly switched the bails back during the third Test, this time Siraj himself called Labuschagne and showed him that he'd switched the bails. As it turned out, India got a wicket almost instantly.

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"Booted Him Out": Ex-Australia Star On Shubman Gill's Axing From India's Playing XI

Gilgeous-Alexander ties career high with 45 points in OKC win - ESPN

Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar Rip Into Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Over 4th Test Tactics

"If R Ashwin Knew That India...": Ex-Coach's Firm Statement On Spin Legend's Retirement Call

Delaware State finalizing deal to hire DeSean Jackson as head coach - ESPN

Source - Eagles' Sirianni apologized to Commanders' Ertz for spat - ESPN

On Dropping Shubman Gill From 4th Test XI, India Coach Abhishek Nayar's 'Rohit Sharma' Response

Mohammed Siraj Continues Bail-Switching Banter With Marnus Labuschagne. Lucky Charm Works For India