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Ravichandran Ashwin Creates History In Test Cricket, Earns Massive Praise From Sourav Ganguly

Ravichandran Ashwin added another feather to his already illustrious Test career by becoming the Indian bowler with the greatest number of five-wicket hauls at home. During Day 2 of the fourth Test match against Australia in Ahmedabad, Ashwin claimed his 26th five-wicket haul and in the process, he went past the record held previously by legendary spinner Anil Kumble. Overall, he is second in the list alongside Rangana Herath while Muttiah Muralitharan tops the list with 45 five-wicket hauls on Sri Lankan soil. This was also his 32nd five-wicket haul in total – sixth-highest in the world.

Watch: Laughter Galore As Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma's Desperate Review Ends In Embarrassment

Usman Khawaja was the star during Australia's first innings in the ongoing fourth and final Test against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The southpaw scored 180 runs as the visitors posted a total of 480 runs before being bundled out on Day 2. Australia were reduced to 170 for 4 at one stage on the opening day of the game, but Khawaja and Cameron Green stitched 208 runs for the fifth wicket to bring the guests back in the driver's seat.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Animated Team Talk During 4th India-Australia Test Goes Viral

The performance of Indian bowlers on Day 1 of the fourth Test match between India and Australia in Ahmedabad was uneven to say the least. While the hosts were able to take two wickets in the first session, most bowlers struggled with consistency and Usman Khawaja's brilliant ton meant that Australia ended Day 1 in the driving seat. However, the one India player who earned praise for his commitment on the field was skipper Rohit Sharma. Rohit looked proactive with his captaincy and kept trying out different bowling combinations to trouble the visitors. During the drinks break before Cameron Green came out to bat for Australia, Rohit was caught on video having an animated conversation with the team as he gestured towards the scoreboard and instructed his teammates.

"Doesn't Make Any Sense": Australia Great Ridicules India's Ahmedabad Test Strategy

The Indian cricket team didn't get off to the finest of starts in the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, with Usman Khawaja punishing the hosts with a century on the first day. While there's no denying that not much help was available from the surface to bowlers, Australia great Ian Chappell has also questioned the hosts' strategy to come around the wicket against left-handers, admitting that he couldn't understand the decision.

India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar Points Out What Went Wrong For Hosts' Bowlers

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Indian cricket team will be "very disappointed" with its effort in the last hour of Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. India, who had reduced Australia to 170 for 4 by the 71st over, failed to capitalize on it after taking the new ball in the innings. Instead, it was Australia who enjoyed the last hour of the game as the duo of Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green added unbeaten 85 runs for the fifth wicket by stumps.

"Big Learning Curve For Rohit Sharma": Ravi Shastri's Honest Take On Ahmedabad Test

The world suddenly come to a standstill as India and Australia squared off in the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad. With Usman Khwaja and Cameron Green scoring centuries, India found themselves on the back foot. Considering the manner in which the first three Tests had concluded, India captain Rohit Sharma endured a new challenge as his bowlers struggled to pick up wickets. Even former India head coach Ravi Shastri had no hesitation in suggesting that the match has turned out to be a big learning curve for the Hitman.

Pat Cummins' Mother Maria Dies, Australian Players To Sport Black Armbands On Day 2

Maria Cummins, mother of Australia Test captain Pat Cummins, has died after battling a prolonged illness. Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed the news through a tweet on Friday morning, ahead of the start of Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. CA also confirmed that the Australia players will don "black armbands as a mark of respect" for Pat Cummins and his family.

"Don't Doubt Our Integrity": Sunil Gavaskar Slams Australian Media And Ex-Cricketers

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his displeasure with how the Australian media reported on the pitches being used in the ongoing India-Australia Test series and even accused some of the ex-players of making comments which were not “tasteful”. Various ex-Australia cricketers have been constantly talking about the surfaces used in the series till now and the Australian media has always reported on it in a negative light. From calling the Nagpur pitch ‘dodgy' to accusing India of ‘pitch doctoring', the list of accusations run deep and that has left Gavaskar quite disappointed.

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2023 Sport News

Ravichandran Ashwin Creates History In Test Cricket, Earns Massive Praise From Sourav Ganguly

Watch: Laughter Galore As Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma's Desperate Review Ends In Embarrassment

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Animated Team Talk During 4th India-Australia Test Goes Viral

"Doesn't Make Any Sense": Australia Great Ridicules India's Ahmedabad Test Strategy

India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar Points Out What Went Wrong For Hosts' Bowlers

"Big Learning Curve For Rohit Sharma": Ravi Shastri's Honest Take On Ahmedabad Test

Pat Cummins' Mother Maria Dies, Australian Players To Sport Black Armbands On Day 2

"Don't Doubt Our Integrity": Sunil Gavaskar Slams Australian Media And Ex-Cricketers