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Explained: Why R Ashwin Replaced Washington Sundar For Pink-Ball Test Against Australia

India's returning captain Rohit Sharma pulled off a big surprise at the time of the toss during the second Test against Australia on Friday. While the return of Rohit and Shubman Gill was expected, the Indian team management also swapped spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar with the veteran Ravichandran Ashwin. The return left a few baffled as Sundar was preferred over Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the first Test at Perth. However, he had no place in India's XI for the day-night contest at Adelaide. But, there remains a strong reason behind this selection. When it comes to overseas encounters, it's Jadeja who has won most battles for the sole spinner's spot. But, in terms of pink-ball matches, it's Ashwin who has impressed the most. Ashwin has a whopping 18 wickets to his name in pink-ball matches, taking the No. 1 spot in the list of Indian bowlers. Axar Patel is the next Indian in line, with 14 scalps.

Australian Players Wear Black Armbands In Memory Of Phil Hughes And Ian Redpath

Australian players on Friday wore black armbands during the second pink-ball Test against India here in memory of former cricketers Phillip Hughes and Ian Redpath. Former Australia opening batter Hughes died in 2014 after being struck on the head by a short ball during a Sheffield Shield match. Redpath, also an opener, passed away earlier this month. Cricket Australia had earlier decided to commemorate the 10th death anniversary of Hughes during the day/night match. A documentary on the life of opening batter was also displayed at the Adelaide Oval before the start of play.

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.

India Star Shares Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Picture He Clicked Without Telling Them. Reason Is...

Nitish Reddy shared his journey from a young cricket enthusiast dreaming of playing alongside Virat Kohli to making his Test debut for India. The all-rounder reminisced about his childhood when he would calculate his age to ensure he had enough time to play with Kohli before his retirement. Reddy's dream turned into reality when he received his maiden Test cap from Kohli ahead of the Perth Test, which India won by 295 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The 21-year-old, who grew up idolizing Kohli, expressed his admiration and excitement about playing with his hero.

"Saw My Father Crying": Nitish Kumar Reddy Recalls Financial Struggles Behind Cricketing Turnaround

In his own words, he was not "serious" about cricket in his early days. But everything changed for Nitish Reddy when he saw tears rolling down his father's face owing to their financial struggles. It was a transformative moment for the young all-rounder who vowed to work harder and achieve success in the game, which culminated in a fine debut for India in the first Test against Australia at Perth. Reddy produced an impressive show, scoring 41 and 38 runs in the two innings against the likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood at Optus Stadium. He also claimed a wicket as India registered a massive 295-run win.

Watch: Broadcaster Ends Up In Hospital, Courtesy Brett Lee's Delivery. Here's How

Australian commentator Mark Howard was left bleeding after a bail hit him on the head during a promo shoot in Sydney. Ahead of the second Test between India and Australia, legendary pacer Brett Lee was doing a bowling challenge while Howard was wicketkeeping. Lee fired a vicious delivery that went on to hit top of off. While Howard did collect the ball, the follow through saw the bail hit Howard on the side of his forehead, leaving the veteran commentary bleeding. Howard was rushed to the hospital where he had to be stitched up.

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 2nd Test Pink Ball Match Day 1: Rohit Sharma-Led India Look To Bury 36-All Out Ghosts

India vs Australia 2nd Test LIVE Updates: The India vs Australia Day-Night Test is here. Both teams will enter the Adelaide Oval on Friday knowing fully well that a win here may impact the series in more ways than one.

'Not Focusing Solely On Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah': Australia Star's Blunt Remark On Team India

India is a team of superstars, and Australia is not focused on countering just 'extraordinary' players like Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, but the entire group as everyone is incredibly talented, spinner Nathan Lyon said on Wednesday. In the buildup to the Border Gavasakar Trophy and post India's emphatic 295-run with the series-opener in Perth, the chatter has revolved around specific Indian players including Kohli and Bumrah.

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Explained: Why R Ashwin Replaced Washington Sundar For Pink-Ball Test Against Australia

Australian Players Wear Black Armbands In Memory Of Phil Hughes And Ian Redpath

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

India Star Shares Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Picture He Clicked Without Telling Them. Reason Is...

"Saw My Father Crying": Nitish Kumar Reddy Recalls Financial Struggles Behind Cricketing Turnaround

Watch: Broadcaster Ends Up In Hospital, Courtesy Brett Lee's Delivery. Here's How

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 2nd Test Pink Ball Match Day 1: Rohit Sharma-Led India Look To Bury 36-All Out Ghosts

'Not Focusing Solely On Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah': Australia Star's Blunt Remark On Team India