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"Heads To Be Chopped...": Sunil Gavaskar Senses Panic In Australia Camp, Highlights 'Mystery' Pull Out

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar believes the panic in Australian team environment is very much evident, citing Josh Hazlewood's comments, after losing to India by 295 runs in the first Test at Perth. The heavy defeat meant Australia are now 1-0 behind in the five-match series, with the second game, a pink-ball affair, set to happen in Adelaide on December 6. "The panic in the Australian ranks is palpable, what with former players calling for heads to be chopped off and some even hinting at cracks in the Australian team after Josh Hazlewood's media interview at the end of the third day's play, where he suggested that it was up to the batters to now do something.

"Insect Damaged And Torn" But Still This Don Bradman Cap Could Fetch Rs 2.20 Crore. It Has An India Connection

A cap worn by Australia's greatest batsman Don Bradman will be auctioned in Sydney on Tuesday, with the tattered "baggy green" expected to fetch as much as US$260,000. Bradman donned the woollen cap during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, which marked the touring side's first Tests on foreign soil after gaining independence. Auction house Bonhams said it was "the only known baggy green" worn by Bradman during one of his most prolific series.

Ignored India Star Praises "Captain" Jasprit Bumrah, Calls Him "Team's Man"

Cheteshwar Pujara feels pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah possesses all the qualities of being a good skipper and India should look at him as long term captaincy candidate once Rohit Sharma steps down. In the absence of regular skipper Rohit, Bumrah led an under-pressure Indian team to their most dominant win in Australia. "He is (a viable long term captaincy option) with any doubt," Pujara said on ESPN Cricinfo. "The way he has showed that in difficult circumstances when we had a tough series at home and when you are playing a first Test match in Australia and to put up a show like that."

Australia Great's Blunt Warning To Team Ahead Of India Pink Ball Test

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has criticised the Pat Cummins-led side for lacking winning mindset in the 1st Test against India in Perth. India beat Australia by 295 runs in the first Test of a five-match series to go 1-0 up in the series. The legendary pacer wants Australia to show a bit more fight in the remainder of the series, saying that the hosts lacked intensity in Perth. He also highlighted how youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana won the mental battle against the senior pros in the Australian side.

Travis Head Breaks Silence After Josh Hazelwood's Comments Suggesting Divide In Australian Team

Australian big-hitter Travis Head on Monday asserted there is no "divide" between his team's struggling batters and its potent bowling attack as they geared up to bounce back in the pink-ball Test against India, starting here on December 6. Australia suffered an embarrassing 295-run loss as their batters struggled to cope with the bouncy Perth pitch, managing just 104 & 238 in their two innings. On day three of the Test, pacer Josh Hazlewood, who picked four wickets in first essay, made a comment that seemed to suggest frustration with the team's batters. triggering speculation of tensions in the dressing room.

Australian Star Keen To Face Jasprit Bumrah, Throws Down Challenge In Subtle Manner

The Indian team got the better of Australia's Prime Minister XI as the two sides squared off in the pink-ball warm-up game in Canberra. While Rohit Sharma's men kept the upper hand throughout the fixture, Australia's Sam Konstas showcased his talent with a brilliant hundred in the match. However, Konstas didn't get the opportunity to face India's marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested from the day-night practice game. Konstas has now expressed his desire to face Bumrah in a match, while expressing confidence in his own batting abilities.

Rohit Sharma-Led Team India Depart From Canberra For Adelaide Test vs Australia

After taking part in the two-day warm-up match against Prime Minister's XI, Rohit Sharma-led Team India on Monday departed from Canberra for the Adelaide Test, which will be starting from December 6. Earlier on Sunday in the warm-up match, a four-wicket haul by pacer Harshit Rana, along with commanding knocks from Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, helped India secure a five-wicket win against Australia's Prime Ministers' XI at Canberra's Manuka Oval. While leaving, skipper Rohit and star India pacer Mohammed Siraj were seen taking selfies with the fans who were waiting outside the team hotel in Canberra.

"Garden Mein Ghoom Raha Hai Kya?": Mohammed Siraj's Funny Comment During Practice Match

The pink-ball practice match between India and Australia Prime Minister's XI was turned into a 46-overs-a-side contest on the second day after rain washed out the first day. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl. Mohammed Siraj was handed the pink ball to start the proceedings. Matt Renshaw took the strike while Sam Konstas was at the other end. Just when Siraj was about to bowl the first delivery, Renshaw pulled out of his stance as he got distracted by security personnel standing by the sight screen.

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"Heads To Be Chopped...": Sunil Gavaskar Senses Panic In Australia Camp, Highlights 'Mystery' Pull Out

"Insect Damaged And Torn" But Still This Don Bradman Cap Could Fetch Rs 2.20 Crore. It Has An India Connection

Ignored India Star Praises "Captain" Jasprit Bumrah, Calls Him "Team's Man"

Australia Great's Blunt Warning To Team Ahead Of India Pink Ball Test

Travis Head Breaks Silence After Josh Hazelwood's Comments Suggesting Divide In Australian Team

Australian Star Keen To Face Jasprit Bumrah, Throws Down Challenge In Subtle Manner

Rohit Sharma-Led Team India Depart From Canberra For Adelaide Test vs Australia

"Garden Mein Ghoom Raha Hai Kya?": Mohammed Siraj's Funny Comment During Practice Match