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Not Yashasvi Jaiswal Or Joe Root, Ricky Ponting Labels This 'Generational' Star As Best Test Batter

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England's Harry Brook is currently the best Test batter in the world and added he remains in awe of his approach to playing the longer format. On Wednesday, right-handed Brook was unveiled as new top-ranked Test batter after going past his team-mate Joe Root in the rankings list, with his rating points being 898. Brook, 25, scored 171 in the first Test of England's ongoing tour of New Zealand in Christchurch, and followed it up by making 123 and 55 in the second Test in Wellington.

Big Drop For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In ICC Rankings. India Captain Out Of Top 30

Star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been hit hard in the latest ICC Test ranking for batters. In the aftermath of India's humiliating 10-wicket loss to Australia in the Adelaide pink-ball Test last week, Kohli and Rohit endured massive drops after the latest update on Wednesday. While Kohli dropped six spots to the 20th spot, Rohit is out of the top 30 as he currently sits on the 31st spot after losing five places. Kohli, who seemed to regain his mojo after slamming his 30th century in the Perth Test, looked out of colour in Adelaide, managing scores of 7 and 11 last week.

"Nothing Special": Mitchell Starc's Blunt Verdict On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Royal Duck In Pink-Ball Test

Australia mainstay seamer Mitchell Starc outlined his simple and "nothing special" plan of dismissing India opener and centurion of the last game, Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide. Starc reigned supreme on the opening day of the pink-ball Test, with his inswinging deliveries landing on the mark. As fans settled into their seats to witness the enticing affair, Starc sent Jaiswal back to the dressing room on the very first ball, before some could even lift their eyes up. A delicious pitched-up inswing delivery left Jaiswal undone in front of the stumps as he tried to go across instead of playing it with a straight bat.

Epic Drama As Virat Kohli Sent Back By Umpires After KL Rahul Gets No-Ball Lifeline

An epic incident unfolded on Day 1 of the day-night Test between India and Australia in Adelaide on Friday. India batter KL Rahul seemed to have gotten himself out for duck in the first session but a no-ball by Australia pacer Scott Boland granted him a lifeline. Rahul, who opened for India alongside Yashasvi Jaiwal, had already lost partner Yashasvi Jaiswal on the first ball of the match. Then, he seemed to have edged the ball into the hands of the wicket-keeper on the first ball bowled by Boland. But, the delivery was found to be a no-ball, keeping Rahul on the pitch.

"You Legend, But You Old": Yashasvi Jaiswal Sledges Another Australia Veteran After Mitchell Starc

Young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal won the battle of nerves against Australia's experienced bowling quartet -- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon -- in the 1st Test in Perth. In what was his first taste of Test cricket in Australia, Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck in the first innings, raising doubts over his ability to play new ball in pace-friendly tracks. However, the youngster proved everyone wrong in the second innings as he laid the foundation of India's big 295-run win, smashing 161.

"When You Travel Overseas...": KL Rahul On Opening The Batting With Yashasvi Jaiswal

Ahead of the pink-ball, day-night Test against Australia, India batter KL Rahul opened up on batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal during the Perth Test win, saying that he saw a little bit of younger him in the 22-year-old who is also making his first trip to Australia like Rahul did back in 2014. The cricket technicians and Test-loving purists would no doubt be anticipating yet another masterclass from Jaiswal and Rahul at the top when they take to the field for the second Test at Adelaide Oval.

"I'd Keep My Mouth Shut": England Great Alastair Cook On Yashasvi Jaiswal Sledging Mitchell Starc

Former England captain Alastair Cook has all praise for India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a brilliant 161 in India's massive win against Australia in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, calling him a "class player" while also lauded the confidence of the youngster for sledging pacer Mitchell Starc. During the second day play of the first Test in Perth, Jaiswal took a dig at Starc, saying, "You are coming too slow at me". The left-arm fast bowler, had a smile on his face while walking back to his mark.

India vs Australia 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma Puts In 'Double Shift', Virat Kohli Challenged By...

India skipper Rohit Sharma did a double shift in the nets with plenty of fans adding colour to the visitors' near four-hour net session at the Adelaide Oval Adelaide on Tuesday. With strong indications of Rohit coming down the batting order to let the form pair of Yashasvi Jasiwal and KL Rahul continue opening the Indian innings, the captain did show a lot of resolve while facing the Pink Kookaburra. During the session, Indian team had four nets at the practice arena.

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Not Yashasvi Jaiswal Or Joe Root, Ricky Ponting Labels This 'Generational' Star As Best Test Batter

Big Drop For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In ICC Rankings. India Captain Out Of Top 30

"Nothing Special": Mitchell Starc's Blunt Verdict On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Royal Duck In Pink-Ball Test

Epic Drama As Virat Kohli Sent Back By Umpires After KL Rahul Gets No-Ball Lifeline

"You Legend, But You Old": Yashasvi Jaiswal Sledges Another Australia Veteran After Mitchell Starc

"When You Travel Overseas...": KL Rahul On Opening The Batting With Yashasvi Jaiswal

"I'd Keep My Mouth Shut": England Great Alastair Cook On Yashasvi Jaiswal Sledging Mitchell Starc

India vs Australia 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma Puts In 'Double Shift', Virat Kohli Challenged By...