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23-Year-Old Batter Stars For India A vs Australia A; KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad Fail

Dhruv Jurel showcased his sound technique and cool temperament while wickets fell like ninepins at the other end in another shoddy batting display by India A on the opening day of the second unofficial Test against Australia A at the iconic MCG on Thursday. Jurel (80 off 186 balls), who came to bat in the third over scored nearly half of India A's paltry first innings total of 161 in 57.1 overs with only other batter to cross 20-run mark was Devdutt Padikkal (26).

KL Rahul Fails For India A Ahead Of Australia Tests. Internet Says 'Not Bradman...'

Drafted to India A's squad ahead of the unofficial 2nd Test against Australia A, star batter KL Rahul could only manage to score 4 runs in the first inning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Rahul, who opened the batting for India A in the second official Test, lasted just four balls, hitting a solitary boundary before being removed by pacer Scott Boland, who is part of Australia's squad for the upcoming five-match series against India, starting November 22. Apart from Rahul, Bengal captain Abhimanyu Easwarana, also part of India's Test squad, registered a three-ball duck.

India A vs Australia A LIVE Streaming, 2nd Unofficial Test Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India A vs Australia A, 2nd Unofficial Test LIVE Streaming: India A will be squaring off against Australia A in second and final Unofficial Test, starting Thursday in Melbourne. KL Rahul's batting number and current form will be in focus of the national selectors as he plays for India A against an Australia A line-up that will have seasoned Scott Boland in its ranks. Notably, the BCCI sent Rahul and reserve wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel to play the game before the two link up with the senior team in Perth on January 11.

'Hope To Stay On Top Of Him": Australia Pacer On KL Rahul Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy

Australian pacer Scott Boland wants to extend the barren run of KL Rahul and keep him under pressure ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy when he faces the Indian batter in the four-day A-Team match in Melbourne from Thursday. Rahul along with wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel flew early to Australia, and will appear for India A in the second four-day game at the MCG. “I was lucky to bowl to him in a Test over in India a couple of years ago but it'll be nice to play against him in our backyard,” Boland was quoted saying by ESPNCricinfo.

Hazlewood fears India's humiliation might work against Australia

SYDNEY : Australia quick Josh Hazlewood is concerned that New Zealand's stunning series sweep of India might "awaken a sleeping giant" when Rohit Sharma's touring party arrive Down Under for their blockbuster five-test series.

Australia Roping In All Pacers For Tests vs India? Here's What Josh Hazlewood Says

Australia fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood believes it was probably a unique situation to have the team's main pace bowlers play all seven Tests in their previous international home summer. Australia's bowling attack was unchanged in the 2023/24 home season, with Cameron Green being the fifth bowling option. But Green is now unable to play in the upcoming season after undergoing back surgery. “It feels the same question every year – if you're fit, you play, if you're not, you don't play. We've got enough in the stable to roll through a couple of guys who we know can do a really good job and put a little bit of pressure on us from time to time, so no dramas there.”

Lyon backs veteran Australia test squad to keep playing past next Ashes series

Most players in Australia's test squad are "closer to the end than the start" of their careers but they should be able to play on for another three to five years after working hard on their fitness and looking after their bodies, bowler Nathan Lyon said.

"And Then There Was 3....": Kane Williamson's Special Post Welcoming Baby Girl

Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson and his wife have been blessed with a baby girl, announced the former Kiwi skipper on Tuesday. Williamson took to Instagram to share the news with everyone. "And then there was 3 Welcome to the world beautiful Girl. So grateful for your safe arrival and the exciting journey ahead," said the caption of Kane's post. Kane missed the recently-concluded T20I series against Australia this month as he was on a paternity leave. Australia won the series 3-0. However, he will be playing the Test series starting from February 29. The star batter last appeared in the Kiwis' two-Test series against South Africa earlier in February. Kiwis won the series 2-0 and Kane was the star, scoring 403 runs in four innings, including three centuries.

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23-Year-Old Batter Stars For India A vs Australia A; KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad Fail

KL Rahul Fails For India A Ahead Of Australia Tests. Internet Says 'Not Bradman...'

India A vs Australia A LIVE Streaming, 2nd Unofficial Test Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

'Hope To Stay On Top Of Him": Australia Pacer On KL Rahul Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy

Hazlewood fears India's humiliation might work against Australia

Australia Roping In All Pacers For Tests vs India? Here's What Josh Hazlewood Says

Lyon backs veteran Australia test squad to keep playing past next Ashes series

"And Then There Was 3....": Kane Williamson's Special Post Welcoming Baby Girl