Kuhnemann debuts for spin-heavy Australia v India in Delhi
NEW DELHI : Australia brought back Travis Head and picked debutant Matt Kuhnemann as their third spinner in a bold selection gamble for the second test against India on Friday.
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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.
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.
Amid Question On Ravindra Jadeja's 'Ointment', Indian Team Management Sends Message To Match-Referee
The Indian team management has informed ICC match referee Andy Pycroft that star spinner Ravindra Jadeja was using pain-relieving cream on the finger of his bowling hand in the video recordings that were widely shared on social media on the first day of the Nagpur Test against Australia, as ESPNcricinfo reported. After visuals of spinner Jadeja was seen taking a substance off the back of Mohammed Siraj's palm and rubbing it on his bowling finger which went viral on social media after day one of the first Test between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Australia drop Head, Murphy debuts against India in Nagpur
NAGPUR, India : Australia dropped middle-order batter Travis Head and handed uncapped off-spinner Todd Murphy his debut for the opening test against India in Nagpur on Thursday.
Lion-hearted Nortje's double strike keeps Proteas afloat on rain-hit 1st day in Sydney
South Africa strike bowler Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on Wednesday to prise Australia's grip on the third Test in Sydney as rain plagued the opening day.
'Hats off to him': Nortje showers Warner with praise after sweltering conditions at MCG
Proteas pacer Anrich Nortje lauded Australian opener, David Warner, for his brave and amazing knock on the second day of the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Nortje revels in hot Melbourne toil with extreme pace despite lack of wickets
Proteas speedster Anrich Nortje was impressive despite not having the wickets reward to show for his bowling on the second day of the second Test against Australia.