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India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma Returns To Captaincy, Hosts Aim To Seal Series

The spotlight will once again be on KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja when India take on Australia in the second ODI in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, with regular captain Rohit Sharma returning to lead the side after missing the opening game in Mumbai. India defeated Australia by five wickets in a low-scoring game at the Wankhede Stadium, with Rahul, who struggled to find form during the Border-Gavaskar series leading to him being dropped for the third and fourth Tests, scoring a patient unbeaten 75 as the hosts cantered home.

India vs Australia - Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction After Hardik Pandya Faces A Free-hit Delivery In 1st ODI

India fell in a tricky spot in the first ODI against Australia in Mumbai on Friday, but a responsible 108*-run stand between KL Rahul (75*) and Ravindra Jadeja (45*) saw the hosts chase down a 189-run target in 39.5 overs, despite being 39/4 at one stage. India were being led by Hardik Pandya in the match with Rohit Sharma missing the game due to a personal commitment. Pandya took the crucial wicket of Steve Smith and then scored a crucial 25 off 31 balls after the Indian top-order had faltered. There was point in his innings when he faced a free-hit delivery from Marcus Stoinis in the 18th over.

Watch: Mohammed Shami Keeps His Cool Despite Shubman Gill Dropping Catch On His Bowling

Mohammed Shami bowled a brilliant spell on Friday as he helped India bundle out Australia for 188 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series. India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Travis Head to provide the hosts the first breakthrough. Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh then joined hands and added 72 runs for the second wicket. Smith was dismissed by Hardik Pandya before Ravindra Jadeja got the better of Marsh. Kuldeep Yadav then dismissed Marnus Labuschagne as Australia went four down.

Venkatesh Prasad Praises KL Rahul After Fifty Against Australia. Twitter Can't Stay Calm

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad was extremely critical of KL Rahul when the batsmen failed to perform in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, Prasad took to social media on Friday to shower praises on Rahul after he guided India to victory with a solid 75-run knock in the first ODI encounter. “Excellent composure under pressure and a brilliant innings by KL Rahul. Top knock. Great support by Ravindra Jadeja and a good win for India. #INDvAUS,” he tweeted. The tweet quickly went viral on Twitter and cricket fans did not miss the opportunity to come up hilarious comments and memes about the change in Prasad's stance.

Marsh expects Australia's all-rounder abundance to pay off in India

Mumbai : Australia's Mitchell Marsh is confident the abundance of all-rounders in their squad will serve them well in India, both in the upcoming one-day series and at the 50-overs World Cup later this year.

Glenn Maxwell Returns As Australia Announce Squad For India ODIs

Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh will make their international returns from lengthy injury layoffs after being named Thursday in Australia's one-day squad for the series in India. All-rounder Maxwell broke his leg and underwent surgery in November after slipping and falling during a friend's 50th birthday party. Marsh went under the knife soon after for a long-standing left ankle problem, with loose bone fragments removed and cartilage repaired. They both return for ODIs in Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Chennai between March 17 and 22, giving Australia an early look at conditions ahead of the World Cup in India later this year.

Disappointment for the Sharjah Warriors as they exit DP World ILT20

The final match of the round robin stage of the DP World ILT20 League involved the Gulf Giants, sitting in second place, and the Sharjah Warriors, who needed to win to clinch fourth spot and a place in the playoffs.

Australia's Warner fears for future of test cricket

MELBOURNE : Australia opener David Warner has expressed concern for the future of test cricket, with emerging players focusing on "short term" interests as lucrative T20 leagues proliferate globally.

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India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma Returns To Captaincy, Hosts Aim To Seal Series

India vs Australia - Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction After Hardik Pandya Faces A Free-hit Delivery In 1st ODI

Watch: Mohammed Shami Keeps His Cool Despite Shubman Gill Dropping Catch On His Bowling

Venkatesh Prasad Praises KL Rahul After Fifty Against Australia. Twitter Can't Stay Calm

Marsh expects Australia's all-rounder abundance to pay off in India

Glenn Maxwell Returns As Australia Announce Squad For India ODIs

Disappointment for the Sharjah Warriors as they exit DP World ILT20

Australia's Warner fears for future of test cricket