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Ravindra Jadeja Nominated For ICC Men's Player Of Month For February

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the outstanding performers nominated for the Men's Player of the Month Awards for February 2023, capturing the thrilling action that played out across international cricket during the month on Tuesday. Ravindra Jadeja is on the shortlist for the first time after inspiring a dominant start to the series for India in their World Test Championship battle against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series.

"Pitch Was Prepared Under...": Madhya Pradesh Board President Breaks Silence After ICC's "Poor" Rating Of Indore Wicket

The third Test between India and Australia turned out to be a nightmare for the hosts as they suffered a nine-wicket defeat on Day 3 of the match. After the match, many fingers were raised on the pitch at the Holkar Stadium in Indore as it offered a lot of turn and the spinners prevailed over the batters in the entire game. A total of 31 wickets fells in seven sessions in the third Test, out of which, 26 were taken by spinners. Recently, ICC also declared the pitch as "poor" and gave them three demerit points. However, in a turn of events, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) came up with a new argument and pointed fingers at the BCCI over the pitch fiasco.

'Nathan Lyon Has Got Years To Go...': Australia Great On Star Spinner

Nathan Lyon's longevity in international cricket has been "amazing" and the off-spinner should continue as long as he remains fit to compete at the elite level, feels former Australia batter Mike Hussey. Lyon, 35, had a quiet start to Border-Gavaskar Trophy taking only one wicket in Nagpur but has come back with a bang snapping 18 scalps from next two Test matches, including a 10-for in Australia's win in Indore.

World Test Championship Final Scenarios: Can India Qualify For Final Even If Australia Win 4th Test?

Australia have already booked themselves a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final, having secured a victory in the third Test against India in Indore. Though India lead the series 2-1 and are placed second in the WTC points table, their progression to the final isn't guaranteed. Other than India, Sri Lanka also remain in the fray, occupying the third spot at present. The Lankans have a 2-match series against New Zealand up next, a whitewash in which, can see the Lankans qualify for the summit clash against the Aussies.

India vs Australia: Ahead of 4th Test, Pictures Of Ahmedabad Pitch Highlight Huge 'Dilemma'

For the most part of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the pitches have dominated the discussions. While the first two wickets were rated 'average' by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the 'poor' rating for the Indore pitch has seen the debate over the nature of the wicket intensifying. Ahead of the 4th and final Test between India and Australia, the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is the center of attention. But, it seems like a decision over the nature of the pitch hasn't been made yet.

Shubman Gill Snubbed As Marnus Labuschagne Picks 'Next Batting Superstar'

Undoubtedly one of the finest batters in the global cricketing spectrum at the moment, Shubman Gill has been in the form of his life, especially in white-ball cricket, over the last couple of months. The India batter was also rewarded for his white-ball form with a place in the Test team for the third match against Australia. Though Gill didn't do much with the bat, he is still seen by many as the 'future of Indian cricket'. However, when Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne was asked about the 'next batting superstar', he snubbed Gill.

"Did Not Have Any...": Sunil Gavaskar Explains Why India Opted For Turning Pitches vs Australia

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar feels that India are making spin-friendly tracks as they don't have a quality fast-bowling unit at their disposal currently. The former India captain said that the hosts might have made more sporting wickets if star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was available to lead the bowling attack. Australia outplayed India in the third Test in Indore and won by nine wickets on a pitch, that had genuine help for spinners from the morning session of Day 1.

"Ridiculous. If They Have Any Sense...": Sunil Gavaskar's Scathing Attack On Australia Selectors

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Australian selectors for their decision making while picking the team for the first two Tests against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the Australian team has been targetted by former players and experts, following the defeats in the first two Tests, Gavaskar feels that the selectors should take the blame for picking up injured players in the squad. Australia trail India 1-2 in the four-match series, having won the third Test in Indore by 9 wickets.

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Ravindra Jadeja Nominated For ICC Men's Player Of Month For February

"Pitch Was Prepared Under...": Madhya Pradesh Board President Breaks Silence After ICC's "Poor" Rating Of Indore Wicket

'Nathan Lyon Has Got Years To Go...': Australia Great On Star Spinner

World Test Championship Final Scenarios: Can India Qualify For Final Even If Australia Win 4th Test?

India vs Australia: Ahead of 4th Test, Pictures Of Ahmedabad Pitch Highlight Huge 'Dilemma'

Shubman Gill Snubbed As Marnus Labuschagne Picks 'Next Batting Superstar'

"Did Not Have Any...": Sunil Gavaskar Explains Why India Opted For Turning Pitches vs Australia

"Ridiculous. If They Have Any Sense...": Sunil Gavaskar's Scathing Attack On Australia Selectors