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"Can Do Thumbs Up Together": Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Trolled By Former India Star

Australia couldn't hit the ground running in the opening Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India in Nagpur, losing the match by an innings and 132 runs. There were huge expectations from the likes of Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and others but the star batters couldn't step up to the task and deliver. In fact, Smith had even faced the wrath of Australia legend Allan Border for his on-field gestures during the Nagpur Test. As Smith and Labuschagne gear up for the second Test in Delhi, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad trolled them in epic fashion.

"Need To Hit India Hard...": Ravi Shastri's Advice To 'Timid' Australia Ahead Of Second Test

Australia were in for a rude shock in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India as they lost the match by innings and 132 runs. What was even more surprising was that the world No. 1 Australia lost the match in less than three days of play. Australia were bowled out for 91 in one session in the first Test. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith showed some fight in an otherwise dismal batting display. Australia are expected to make changes from the Nagpur drubbing, with spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, returning fast bowler Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Cameron Green fighting for a place in the side.

Ravichandran Ashwin Rises To 2nd Spot In ICC Test Bowlers Rankings, Ravindra Jadeja Makes Significant Gains

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday jumped to the second spot in the ICC Men's Test Bowlers Rankings following his eight-wicket show against Australia in the opening Test in Nagpur. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who made a successful comeback after almost five months due to a knee injury, has moved up to the 16th position, courtesy his player-of-the-match winning effort in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series-opener.

India vs Australia: We'll be able to bounce back in Delhi, says 'positive' Alex Carey

they will be able to bounce back in the series in Delhi.Australia lost the first Test by an innings and 123 runs inside three days to trail the series 0-1."It is the first Test of four and we're still very positive amongst ourselves that we'll be able to bounce back in Delhi and get this series back on level (terms) and continue to believe in what we've done over the past 12 to 18 months," said Carey."I think we're a really strong Test team. We've got all bases covered. Unfortunately it didn't go to plan this first Test, but we're definitely reinforcing the messages we've had leading into the tour."

Australia Star Reacts To Allan Border's "Ridiculous" Comment On Steve Smith In Nagpur Test

Every batter has his or her own style of play. Some, however, tend to craft a style that makes them stand out. Steve Smith is one such batter who is known for his peculiar playing style. Be it his movement in the crease, gestures or the act of giving a 'thumbs up' to bowlers on getting beaten, Smith has created a unique personality for himself. After Australia great Allan Border called Smith's thumbs-up gesture 'ridiculous', wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey has reacted.

Australia call up Kuhnemann, McDonald wants batters to be brave

NEW DELHI :Australia left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been called up to the squad for their test series in India with Mitchell Swepson heading home for the birth of his first child, Cricket Australia said on Sunday ahead of next week's second match.

Aussie cricketers blasted over 'humiliation' by India: 'I hope our players are embarrassed'

Australia's rout by India in the first Test at Nagpur was slammed as a "humiliation" and an "embarrassment" Sunday, with calls for changes ahead of the second Test.

Nagpur pitch was difficult but not unplayable, says Cummins

NAGPUR, India : Indian spinners ruled the roost in the opening test in Nagpur but the pitch was certainly not "unplayable", Australia captain Pat Cummins said after their comprehensive defeat in the series opener on Saturday.

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"Can Do Thumbs Up Together": Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Trolled By Former India Star

"Need To Hit India Hard...": Ravi Shastri's Advice To 'Timid' Australia Ahead Of Second Test

Ravichandran Ashwin Rises To 2nd Spot In ICC Test Bowlers Rankings, Ravindra Jadeja Makes Significant Gains

India vs Australia: We'll be able to bounce back in Delhi, says 'positive' Alex Carey

Australia Star Reacts To Allan Border's "Ridiculous" Comment On Steve Smith In Nagpur Test

Australia call up Kuhnemann, McDonald wants batters to be brave

Aussie cricketers blasted over 'humiliation' by India: 'I hope our players are embarrassed'

Nagpur pitch was difficult but not unplayable, says Cummins