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"Maybe They Don't Trust...": Harbhajan Singh On 'Unacceptable' Team Selection For 3rd Test

The playing XI picked by the Indian cricket team for the third Test against Australia has come under harsh criticism. Earlier, former India batter Aakash Chopra criticised the team's inconsistency with spinners and now ex-India spinner Harbhajan Singh has also talked on the same topic. Notably, India rested both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the first Test and went ahead with Washington Sundar. In the second game, the Rohit Sharma-led side rested Sundar to make place for Ashwin, while the very next game saw Ashwin being replaced by Jadeja.

Jasprit Bumrah Faces 'Racial Slur' On Commentary; Fans Reminded Of 'Monkeygate' Scandal

Former England women's cricket team star Isa Guha found herself in the middle of a massive controversy after making a racially insensitive remark about Jasprit Bumrah on commentary during Day 2 of the third Test encounter against Australia on Sunday. Following the dismissals of Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja, legendary Australia pacer Brett Lee was left impressed by Bumrah's bowling and he went on to share his thoughts. "Bumrah, today: five overs, 2-4. So, that's the tone, and that's what you want from the ex-skipper," Lee said on FOX Cricket. In response, Guha referred to Bumrah as the "Most Valuable Primate" - a comment that sparked a massive row and earned her a lot of criticism from the fans.

"Momentum Is With...": Gavaskar's Massive Take Ahead Of India vs Australia 3rd Test

Australia roared back into contention in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, levelling the series 1-1 with a dominant 10-wicket victory in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide. Now, with the third Test set to commence at the Gabba on Saturday, former cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh believe the balance of power has shifted in Australia's favour. Gavaskar highlighted the impact of momentum on the series. "The momentum that India got after the win in Perth went away in the ten-day gap before the second Test," Gavaskar told the official broadcasters Star Sports. "Now the momentum is with Australia because they have won the Adelaide Test, and with just three days before the Gabba Test starts, the momentum is certainly with them."

"No Matter How Big A Player Is...": Harbhajan Singh's Honest Rohit Sharma Verdict

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh opened up on India skipper Rohit Sharma's recent form and said that he needs to make runs, reported Star Sports. Travis Head's scintillating century at home, accompanied by brilliant bowling performances from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins led Australia to a 10-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The victory also ensured Australia reclaimed their place atop the WTC25 standings.

Poor form affecting Rohit's captaincy, say former India teammates

NEW DELHI : India skipper Rohit Sharma's woeful batting form is affecting his captaincy in Australia, according to former teammates Harbhajan Singh and Cheteshwar Pujara.

"Things Will Get...": Harbhajan Singh's Shocking Prophecy On Mohammed Siraj-Travis Head Spat

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has given his two cents on the spat between India pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australia batter Travis Head during the pink-ball second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Adelaide. Harbhajan - himself no stranger to controversy during India-Australia encounters - opined that the ICC has been too harsh on the players, following sanctions for both Siraj and Head. The former off-spinner also refused to take sides on the matter, but added that things are likely to heaten up again between the two sides.

Under-Fire Virat Kohli Makes Big Change In Nets, Harbhajan Singh Impressed

Back in the line of fire over his poor show in India's defeat in the pink-ball Test against Australia, Virat Kohli has dug deeper in his pursuit of success ahead of the third Test. The veteran batter continues to practice in Adelaide, along with the other members of the team, after the second Test ended prematurely inside three days. Kohli, who couldn't help the team with his bat in Adelaide, has been a regular figure in the nets since. In fact, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh explained a big transformation that Kohli has brought into his practice to counter his poor run of form in Australia.

India's Siraj and Australia's Head sanctioned for Adelaide altercation

Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head have been slapped with demerit points for their bust-up in the second test between India and Australia while the Indian fast bowler was also fined 20 per cent of his match fee, the International Cricket Council said on Monday.

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"Maybe They Don't Trust...": Harbhajan Singh On 'Unacceptable' Team Selection For 3rd Test

Jasprit Bumrah Faces 'Racial Slur' On Commentary; Fans Reminded Of 'Monkeygate' Scandal

"Momentum Is With...": Gavaskar's Massive Take Ahead Of India vs Australia 3rd Test

"No Matter How Big A Player Is...": Harbhajan Singh's Honest Rohit Sharma Verdict

Poor form affecting Rohit's captaincy, say former India teammates

"Things Will Get...": Harbhajan Singh's Shocking Prophecy On Mohammed Siraj-Travis Head Spat

Under-Fire Virat Kohli Makes Big Change In Nets, Harbhajan Singh Impressed

India's Siraj and Australia's Head sanctioned for Adelaide altercation