Hazlewood takes four as India bowled out for 150 at tea on day one
PERTH :Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood claimed 4-29 from 13 overs as a demoralised India were bundled out for 150 at tea on day one of the first test in Perth.
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IPL 2025 Schedule: New Season To Begin Early, Report Says First Match On...
The next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will kickstart from March 14 next year, with the title clash set for May 25, reported ESPNCricinfo on Friday. In a never-seen-before move, the dates for the next three seasons have been released. The 2026 season will be played from March 15 to May 31, while the 2027 season will be played between March 14 to May 30. In an email to the franchise on Thursday, which was accessed by ESPNCricinfo, the IPL termed these tournament dates as windows, but they are likely to end up being the final dates as well. The 2025 season will feature 74 matches, just like it has been since the past three editions.
India win toss, bat first in series opener v Australia
PERTH : India won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia at Perth Stadium on Friday in the opener of their highly-anticipated five-test series.
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.
India To Hand 2 Debuts, Major Change At No. 3 vs Australia - Report Makes Big Claim
Fast bowler Harshit Rana and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy are all set to make their Test debuts for India in the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Friday, according to a report by The Indian Express. The report further claimed that neither Ravichandran Ashwin nor Ravindra Jadeja will play the first Test match in Perth. Instead, Washington Sundar is expected to play as the spin option. When it comes to the batting department, KL Rahul is expected to open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal while Devdutt Padikkal will be batting at No. 3 as Shubman Gill will miss out due to injury.
"Not Looking At It One Game...": Jasprit Bumrah Makes Captaincy Intentions Clear Ahead Of Perth Test
Jasprit Bumrah has always loved responsibility and taking on tough jobs which is why he is relishing the prospect of leading India against fierce rivals Australia in a much-anticipated Test series opener in their backyard. This is the second time that Bumrah will captain the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma after the Edgbaston Test against England in 2022, and the 30-year-old would like to skin the cat in his own way.
"He's Very...": Jasprit Bumrah's Ex-Teammate Reveals His Special Leadership Quality
Ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth, experienced India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has termed left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal as the most important cog in the visitor's side to claim their third consecutive Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Pujara, who has played 103 Tests for India, draws Jaiswal's comparison with retired David Warner and emphasised that his form in the series will be crucial for India. Pujara also lauded Bumrah's understanding of the match situation and backed him for the role in the absence of the regular captain.
Rohit Sharma Set To Join India Squad In Perth - Report Makes Explosive Revelation
Rohit Sharma is all set to join the Indian cricket team squad in Perth on November 24, according to a report by Cricbuzz. The India skipper is expected to fly out to Australia in the coming days and he will join the squad on Day 3 of the first Test match at the Opus Stadium in Perth. Rohit missed the first Test match due to the birth of his second child but he is expected to play the second Test in Adelaide starting December 6. In Rohit's absence, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be leading the side in the first Test.