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Shubman Gill Injury Opens Door For This Ignored Star. Report Makes Surprising Claim

With less than a week remaining for the start of the 1st Test against Australia, concerns surrounding India's batting line-up in Perth continue to grow. With India captain Rohit Sharma's unlikely to feature in the series opener at the Optus Stadium, Shubman Gill, one of the contenders to replace him at the top, has reportedly suffered a fracture on his left thumb, putting his participation for the game begining next Friday also in serious doubt. Rohit became a father on Friday, with his wife Ritika Sajdeh giving birth to their second child, a baby boy. With the Indian team already short of convincing options at the order, Gill's injury couldn't have come at a worse time.

Mohammed Shami To Join Team India For Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Set To Leave For Australia With Rohit Sharma: Report

Star India pacer Mohammed Shami has made a sensational comeback to competitive cricket. The right-arm pacer, who missed the action for around a year due to injury, played for Bengal in their recently-concluded Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. Shami bowled 43.2 overs in the game and took seven wickets besides scoring a quickfire 36. Bengal went on to win the game by 11 runs. A fresh media report has claimed that Shami is set to be fast-tracked into India's Test squad.

"If You...": Mohammad Rizwan's Hapless Confession After Pakistan's T20I Series Loss vs Australia

After Pakistan's 13-run defeat to Australia in the second T20I in Sydney on Saturday, captain Mohammad Rizwan emphasised the impact of missed opportunities on the field. Speaking after the match, Rizwan praised his bowlers but acknowledged the critical mistakes that cost his team the game. "The bowlers bowled really well. But if you drop crucial catches, it will cost you the game," Rizwan stated, underlining the significance of fielding in tight contests.

'Even Gautam Gambhir...': Suresh Raina Compares Jasprit Bumrah With World Cup-Winning Australia Captain

India captain Rohit Sharma could miss the first Test of the five-match series against Australia, starting November 22 in Perth. Rohit and his wife Ritika Sajdeh welcomed their second child on Friday. Jasprit Bumrah, who is the vice-captain of India for the series, will be handed over the leadership duties in case Rohit is absent in any of the games, informed head coach Gautam Gambhir earlier this week. Former India player Suresh Raina has backed the idea. He even went on to compare Bumrah with Pat Cummins, under whose leadership Australia won the World Test Championship title and Cricket World Cup in 2023.

"I'm Known For...": Australia Spinner Adam Zampa On New Hairstyle That Set Internet Ablaze

Following Australia's victory over Pakistan in the second T20I, spinner Adam Zampa, playing his 200th international match, expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, asserting that it is not a "B team." Zampa's milestone match turned into a celebration as Australia, recovering from the disappointment of a rare ODI home series loss to Pakistan, clinched a 13-run win to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Spencer Johnson was instrumental in defending a modest target of 148, finishing with exceptional figures of 5/26.

"Scenario Completely Wrong": Ex-India Star On Rohit Sharma's Uncertainity For 1st Australia Test

Nearly a week remains for the start of the Border-Gavskar Trophy, but the uncertainity on Rohit Sharma's availability for the opening game still persists. The India captain is expected to miss the first match, starting November 22 in Perth, as he remains home after the birth of his second child. Neither Rohit nor India head coach Gautam Gambhir have given a clear-cut answer on the issue. As a result, it is still unclear whether Rohit will play the first Test or not. Speaking on the matter, former India player Mohammad Kaif has said that such a scenario is not ideal for the team in such a crucial series.

Spencer Johnson Bags Five As Australia Beat Pakistan To Seal T20I Series

Speedster Spencer Johnson took 5-26 to propel Australia to a tense 13-run victory over Pakistan in Sydney on Saturday and seal their three-match T20 series with a game to go. Set just 148 to win after Haris Rauf claimed 4-22 to keep the hosts in check, Pakistan were all out for 134 in the final over despite a lively 52 from Usman Khan. Australia won a rain-hit first match in Brisbane by 29 runs with the final game at Hobart on Monday.

Aus vs Pak Highlights 2nd T20I Scorecard: Spencer Johnson Takes 5 Wickets, Australia Clinch Series

AUS vs PAK Highlights 2nd T20I: Led by pacer Spencer Johnson's five-wicket haul, Australia put in a spectacular bowling peformance to bundle out Pakistan for only 134, defending 147. This meant that Australia wrap up the T20I series win, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead with one match to go. Johnson took five of the first six wickets, finishing with match figures of 5/26. Apart from a half-century by Usman Khan (52 off 38), Pakistan showed little to no resistance with the bat. Earlier, opener Matthew Short had top-scored with 32 for Australia, while Haris Rauf scalped four wickets. This is Mohammad Rizwan's first series defeat as Pakistan's new white ball captain. (Scorecard)

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Shubman Gill Injury Opens Door For This Ignored Star. Report Makes Surprising Claim

Mohammed Shami To Join Team India For Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Set To Leave For Australia With Rohit Sharma: Report

"If You...": Mohammad Rizwan's Hapless Confession After Pakistan's T20I Series Loss vs Australia

'Even Gautam Gambhir...': Suresh Raina Compares Jasprit Bumrah With World Cup-Winning Australia Captain

"I'm Known For...": Australia Spinner Adam Zampa On New Hairstyle That Set Internet Ablaze

"Scenario Completely Wrong": Ex-India Star On Rohit Sharma's Uncertainity For 1st Australia Test

Spencer Johnson Bags Five As Australia Beat Pakistan To Seal T20I Series

Aus vs Pak Highlights 2nd T20I Scorecard: Spencer Johnson Takes 5 Wickets, Australia Clinch Series