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"Mentally Prepared To Bat Again": KL Rahul On Possible Follow-On During 3rd Test

Following a game-saving half-century during the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, Indian opener KL Rahul praised tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep for their crucial partnership, which helped prevent a follow-on. Rahul said that lower-order contributions are invaluable and avoiding the follow-on would boost the team's confidence. It was a day of determined fightback for Team India. Tasked with the challenge of avoiding a follow-on and a potential innings defeat, half-centuries from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, along with a 39-run stand between Bumrah and Akash Deep, helped India end day four at 252/9, giving them a fighting chance.

Jasprit Bumrah Slams Pat Cummins For Massive Six. Australia Captain's Reaction Goes Viral - Watch

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah slammed a massive six off the bowling of Pat Cummins to leave the Australia captain stunned on Day 4 of the third Test match in Brisbane on Tuesday. It happened in the 68th over of the match as Bumrah pulled off an impressive pull shot off the fast bowler. It was a back of the length delivery on the leg stump and Bumrah was in a great position to pull it over long leg for a massive six. Bumrah was visibly pleased with his shot while Cummins was left frustrated with the batting display. Bumrah and Akash Deep stitched together an effective partnership for the final wicket as India managed to avoid follow-on just before bad light forced an early stumps at the Gabba.

Rohit Sharma Loses Cool At India Star, Rant Goes Viral: "Sar Mein Kuch Hai?"

India captain Rohit Sharma was a frustrated figure on Day 3 of the 3rd Test against Australia in Brisbane on Monday. With Australia frustrating India at the start of play, Rohit was seemingly not happy with pacer Akash Deep after he bowled a bizarre delivery. In the 114th over of Australia's innings, Akash's delivery landed outside of the pitch with Rishabh Pant making a crucial intervention to stop the ball from going to the boundary for four byes.

"Bowled Really Nicely": Steve Smith's Big Praise For Star India Pacer. It's Not Jasprit Bumrah

India pacer Akash Deep may not have entered the wickets column on the second day of third Test here but his ability to make the ball talk earned him high praise from Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith. Smith scored his 33rd Test hundred on Sunday and added 241 runs for the fourth wicket with with Travis Head (152) to put Australia in a strong position, having seen off testing spells from the peerless Jasprit Bumrah (5/72) as well as struggles against Akash Deep.

India Take Big Step, Make 2 Significant Changes In Playing XI For 3rd Test Against Australia

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss in overcast conditions and opted to field first in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. With the series level at 1-1, the next five days in Brisbane could potentially decide the fate of the BGT series. Australia will look to build the momentum they found in Adelaide, while India will look to draw inspiration from the record-shattering victory in Perth. Australia decided to bring in Josh Hazlewood, who missed the second Test due to side strain. Scott Boland, who played an influential role for Australia with the pink ball had to make way for Hazlewood. For India, Harshit Rana and Ravichandran Ashwin were replaced by right-arm seamer Akash Deep and seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

Rohit Sharma To Make Brave Selection Calls For Gabba Test? Report Makes Big Claim

India are set to make two changes to their playing XI for the third Test against Australia, starting Saturday at the Gabba in Brisbane. According to a report in the Indian Express, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to lose his place in the XI, with Washington Sundar likely to replace him. Sundar played the series opener in Perth which India won by 295 runs, but was dropped from the team for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide as Australia levelled the five-match series 1-1 after beating the visitors by 10 wickets.

Big Change In India XI For 2nd Australia Test? Gautam Gambhir Sent 'Pink Ball' Warning

Former cricketer Ravi Shastri feels throwing Akash Deep into the mix for the Adelaide Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will offer a different attacking option to India against Australia. On Friday, the touring party will step inside Adelaide Stadium, a venue where one of the darkest chapters in the history of Indian cricket was written. Four years ago, India folded on 36/9, their lowest total in the history of Test cricket. Harshit Rana made waves in his Test debut for India in Perth against a deadly Australian batting line-up. After India bundled out on 150, Harshit teamed with Mohammed Siraj to offer the ideal backup to pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. In the first innings, Harshit delivered by returning with figures of 3/48 in a 15.2-over spell. However, it was in the second spell that he started to fade away as the Perth Test strip turned placid while still offering bounce.

Indian Fast Bowlers Share Insights On Pink Ball Ahead Of Adelaide Test

As the Indian cricket team prepares for the upcoming pink-ball Test in Adelaide starting December 6, fast bowlers Akash Deep and Yash Dayal have shared their experiences and observations about the challenges and nuances of bowling with the pink ball. Reflecting on his experience, Akash Deep highlighted the unique characteristics of the pink ball compared to the traditional red ball. "It's skidding, it's difficult for the batters, it has got more bounce," Akash explained in a video posted by BCCI on their official website.

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"Mentally Prepared To Bat Again": KL Rahul On Possible Follow-On During 3rd Test

Jasprit Bumrah Slams Pat Cummins For Massive Six. Australia Captain's Reaction Goes Viral - Watch

Rohit Sharma Loses Cool At India Star, Rant Goes Viral: "Sar Mein Kuch Hai?"

"Bowled Really Nicely": Steve Smith's Big Praise For Star India Pacer. It's Not Jasprit Bumrah

India Take Big Step, Make 2 Significant Changes In Playing XI For 3rd Test Against Australia

Rohit Sharma To Make Brave Selection Calls For Gabba Test? Report Makes Big Claim

Big Change In India XI For 2nd Australia Test? Gautam Gambhir Sent 'Pink Ball' Warning

Indian Fast Bowlers Share Insights On Pink Ball Ahead Of Adelaide Test