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India vs Australia - "Don't Throw Your Wicket Away...": Virender Sehwag's Advice To Shubman Gill Despite Ton In 2nd ODI

India thrashed Australia by 99 runs (DLS method) in a rain-hit ODI on Sunday to clinch the series 2-0. Shubman Gill was among the batters who shone in the game as India posted a daunting total of 399 for 5 in 50 overs at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The right-handed batter scored 104 runs off 97 balls with the help of 6 fours and 4 sixes. Despite the century from Gill, former India Virender Sehwag was not impressed by the batter and suggested that he should have taken his innings deeper.

"Coaches Are Doing...": KL Rahul's Honest Take On Missed Catches

India defeated Australia comprehensively in the second ODI encounter on Sunday to seal the three-match series but the victory was not without its challenges. Although the batting and bowling departments excelled, the fielding effort left a lot to be desired. There were a number of fielding errors and two dropped catches which left the team management disappointed. Skipper KL Rahul was asked about the chances after the match and he had a clear answer regarding the fielding effort.

On 'Stealing' Virat Kohli's No. 3 Spot, Shreyas Iyer's Mic Drop Statement

After slamming a century to set up India's 99-run win in the second ODI against Australia, comeback man Shreyas Iyer on Sunday opened up about his long-injury lay-off, saying he was in a "lonely space" during that rollercoaster phase in his career. Iyer, who had to undergo a back surgery and was out of action for six months, slammed 105 off 90 balls to take India to a massive 399 for 5 against Australia here, which eventually led the hosts to a series sealing victory.

India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: India Seal Series After Sublime Hundreds From Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer Script Win

Shubman Gill showed his insatiable hunger for runs with fifth hundred of the year while Shreyas Iyer hit a timely ton under pressure to set up a series sealing 99-run win for India in the second ODI against Australia on Sunday. Gill (104 off 97 balls) and Iyer (105 off 90 balls) shared a stroke-filled 200-run stand off 164 balls before Suryakumar Yadav (72 not out off 37 balls) unleashed carnage to fire India to 399 for five, the hosts' highest total against Australia in ODIs. Skipper KL Rahul chipped in with 52 off 38 balls.

India vs Australia: Shreyas Iyer Settles Middle-Order Debate Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 With Timely Century

India might be treating the ongoing ODIs against Australia as a warm-up exercise before the World Cup but Shreyas Iyer had all to play for going into the three-match series. The 28-year-old has had to deal with his share of injuries since making his international debut back in 2017. The Asia Cup that India won marked his comeback from a back surgery after six months but a back spasm in the middle of the tournament meant he only got to bat once over the course of two weeks. Considering what he has gone through the year, especially the range of emotions in the last one month, a third ODI hundred could not have come at a better time for him. Iyer was India's designated number four before the injury pegged him back and a virtual no show in the Asia Cup meant his place in the playing eleven was far from secure.

India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Pressure Mounts On Shreyas Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin For Performances That Count

Shreyas Iyer will be desperate for some runs after missing out on a flat track while the skillful R Ashwin will be searching for wickets in the middle overs when India take on Australia in the second ODI in Indore on Sunday. Despite missing four first-XI players, including skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India were able to win the first ODI rather comfortably and look on course to secure the series at the Holkar Stadium which usually produces high-scoring games.

India vs Australia: Why Indian Batters Don't Bowl? Rahul Dravid's 'Five-Fielder Rule' Explanation

The Indian cricket team think-tank's urge to play more all-rounders in recent years has got a lot to do with the current crop of top-order batters not rolling their arms over unlike some of their illustrious seniors from the bygone era. The Indian team's desperation to field bits and pieces players like Axar Patel or Washington Sundar is based on two counts -- batters not bowling enough and tail-enders not displaying enough gumption with the willow. So what has changed? "I think it could be because of the rule change. Suddenly you have gone from four fielders inside the ring to five fielders inside the ring. I think that has drastically changed the ability of part-time bowler to be able to bowl in the middle phase," Dravid said in defence of his team in which none among Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer or Suryakumar Yadav bowl.

India vs Australia: Rahul Dravid Confirms Under-Fire Star's Spot In India's Playing XI Against Australia

Indian cricket team batter Suryakumar Yadav has been a subject of debate among both experts and fans recently due to his less than satisfactory form in ODI cricket. While the explosive batter had a good outing in T20I cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), he has set the stage on fire in ODIs and his selection for the Cricket World Cup 2023. Ahead of the three-match ODI series against Australia, India head coach made it clear that the team management will back Suryakumar and he went on to say that the batter will be provided with opportunities to find his form back during the first two matches of the series.

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India vs Australia - "Don't Throw Your Wicket Away...": Virender Sehwag's Advice To Shubman Gill Despite Ton In 2nd ODI

"Coaches Are Doing...": KL Rahul's Honest Take On Missed Catches

On 'Stealing' Virat Kohli's No. 3 Spot, Shreyas Iyer's Mic Drop Statement

India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: India Seal Series After Sublime Hundreds From Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer Script Win

India vs Australia: Shreyas Iyer Settles Middle-Order Debate Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 With Timely Century

India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Pressure Mounts On Shreyas Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin For Performances That Count

India vs Australia: Why Indian Batters Don't Bowl? Rahul Dravid's 'Five-Fielder Rule' Explanation

India vs Australia: Rahul Dravid Confirms Under-Fire Star's Spot In India's Playing XI Against Australia