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Watch: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith's Exchange After Umpiring Drama Over Golden Duck At SCG
Star India batter Virat Kohli earned a valuable lifeline on the opening day of the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Fans around the world were left shocked after regular skipper Rohit Sharma was rested and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was named the stand-in captain for the final Test of the five-match series. Opting to bat first, India faced early blows as openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were sent back with only on the board. After their dismissals, Kohli joined hands with Shubman Gill, where he survived a close call on the very first delivery that he faced.
Pat Cummins Likely To Miss Sri Lanka Test Tour. Says "Pretty Hard To Plan..."
Australia captain Pat Cummins hinted that he may skip the tour of Sri Lanka later this month to be present for the birth of his second child. Australia are scheduled to play two Tests in Sri Lanka on January 29 and February 6, around the same time his wife -- Becky -- is due to give birth. "It's pretty hard to plan exactly the day, but definitely (I might miss the Sri Lanka tour)," Cummins told 'The Daily Telegraph' at the launch of the Pink Test, starting here on Friday. In Cummins absence, Steve Smith or Travis Head will lead Australia.
From Yashasvi Jaiswal To Nitish Reddy, 10 Emerging International Cricketers Who Enjoyed A Breakout 2024
World cricket witnesses plenty of talent emerge every year. While some talents turn out to be one-match or one-series wonders, plenty of them still end up instilling hope in fans for another generation of enthralling cricketing action, game-changing skillsets and performances. 2024 was no different as plenty of seasoned veterans called curtains on their career and a new generation is taking shape with every passing day.
Alex Carey Hails Batters Following Their Exceptional Performance In Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India, wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey heaped praise on his teammates and batters Travis Head, Steven Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne following their contribution in the ongoing series. Australia clinched an 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test and took a 2-1 lead in the series, also ending India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's early next year. Currently, Australia lead 2-1 over India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
"Yashasvi Jaiswal Tried To Hit The Ball At Sam Konstas To...": Steve Smith's Big Allegation
Sam Konstas had a memorable debut for Australia against India in the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, that the hosts won by 84 runs. The debutant scored a memorable half-century in the first innings and then constantly indulged in banter with Indian batters while fielding at the close-in positions. Konstas made a 65-ball 60 on his Test debut during the fourth Test at Melbourne, which the Aussies won by 184 runs on Monday, and his stunning scoops and laps off Bumrah brought him global attention, besides giving his side an edge over India.
Watch: Frustrated By Sam Konstas' Chatter, Yashasvi Jaiswal's Aggressive Act Stuns All
India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had an heated exchange with Australia debutant Sam Konstas on Day 5 of their just-concluded 4th Test in Melbourne on Monday. The incident happened during the post-Lunch session with Rishabh Pant batting alongside Jaiswal. Konstas, who was deployed at silly point, was heard sledging Jaiswal. While it was not clear what Konstas might have said to Jaiswal, the Indian batter was clearly not happy with the teenager. As a result, Jaiswal shouted at Konstas, saying "do your job".
After Sam Konstas' Brilliant Debut, Ex-Australia Star Demands More "Bravery" From Senior Batters
Lavishing praise on young Sam Konstas, former opener David Warner has urged Australia's senior players to adopt a similar aggressive approach when facing Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been a dominant force with the ball in the ongoing series. The 19-year-old Konstas played some stunning scoops and laps off Bumrah en route to a 65-ball 60 on his Test debut during the fourth Test at Melbourne, which the Aussies won by 184 runs on Monday. "It was very special. People are going to criticise him as well. That's the nature of the beast, that's the way he is going to play," Warner told AAP.