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"Clear Self Doubt": Sanjay Manjrekar Minces No Words, Gives Brutal Verdict On Off-Colour Virat Kohli

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar weighed in on Virat Kohli's ongoing struggles against deliveries outside the off-stump, following Kohli's dismissal on Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. Kohli's repeated dismissals to similar modes of attack have raised questions about his form, and Manjrekar opined that the batter is now grappling with self-doubt despite trying everything to overcome this glaring weakness.

Sunil Gavaskar Draws 'Young Virat Kohli' Comparison For Sam Konstas, Issues Major Warning To 19-Year-Old

19-year-old Australia opener Sam Konstas has quickly become the talk of the town. Just two Test matches into his career, Konstas' aggressive approach has seen him have both verbal and cricketing clashes with several India players. While Konstas and Virat Kohli clashed shoulders in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, he had a war of words with India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the fifth Test in Sydney. Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar has now drawn an interesting comparison, finding a parallel between Konstas and a young Virat Kohli.

"These Are Quite Impactful Runs": Sunil Gavaskar Praises Rishabh Pant's Fifty In SCG Test

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's valuable half-century were "impactful runs" in helping his team gain a sizeable lead over Australia at the end of the day two of fifth Test and also for playing some fine shots throughout his knock "in the front of the wicket". Pant finally scored a half-century, getting his fifty in just 30 balls during day two of the Test match at Sydney. The half-century came after a frustrating wait to convert his fine starts into something more meaningful that lasted four Test matches. However, he lost his wicket to Aussie skipper Pat Cummins and India ended at 141/6, with a lead of 145 runs.

Sam Konstas Blamed For Usman Khawaja Dismissal After Spat With Jasprit Bumrah: "Didn't Need..."

The atmosphere flared up when a heated altercation between Jasprit Bumrah and young Sam Konstas unfolded towards the final moments of Day 1 of the fifth and final Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Right before the final ball of the third over of Australia's innings, Usman Khawaja was making bowler Jasprit Bumrah wait to make sure no more overs were bowled in the day. Bumrah expressed his displeasure and Konstas, who was at the non-striker's end, decided to go after the India pacer. The umpire had to intervene to keep both the players away from each other.

Sanjay Bangar Feels Rishabh Pant's Fifty Put India In Position To Win SCG Test

Former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar hailed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's scintillating half-century against Australia at Sydney, saying that the 27-year-old's "bravery" has put India in a position from which India can win the Test match and draw the series. Pant scored his fifty in just 29 balls during day two of the Test match at Sydney. The half-century came after a frustrating wait to convert his fine starts into something more meaningful that lasted four Test matches. However, he lost his wicket to Aussie skipper Pat Cummins and India ended at 141/6, with a lead of 145 runs.

"Not An Ordinary Captain": Gautam Gambhir, Team India Blasted For Leaving Rohit Sharma Out

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has strongly stated that India Test captain Rohit Sharma should not have been left out of the playing XI of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Rohit, amidst poor form that saw him scored 31 runs in five innings, did not feature in the side for the crucial fifth Test. However, Kaif has stated that Rohit is not any "ordinary" captain, and his contribution to Indian cricket alone should've seen him keep his spot in the XI, whether win, lose or draw.

"Cows Could Have...": Sunil Gavaskar Slams SCG Pitch As 15 Wickets Fall On Day 2 Of 5th Test

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar believes the green pitch at the fast-moving ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground would be questioned if the game was played in India, adding that the surface dishing out is not ideal for playing longer format games. After 11 wickets fell on day one's play, day two yielded 15 wickets. India, after bowling out Australia for 181, took a four-run first-innings lead and reached 141/6 at stumps, with the overall lead standing at 145.

'Cricket Ka Funding...': Para-Athlete's Brutal Take On Team India's Struggles

Para-badminton athlete Manasi Joshi has taken a brutal dig at the Indian cricket team, following its poor run at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India had a poor opening day in the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Opting to bat first, the visitors were bundled out for 185 while Australia scored 9 for 1 at the end of play on Day 1. "Cricket ka thoda funding para sports mein daalo plz. Hum better results dete hai #INDvsAUS," wrote Manasi Joshi, a former world champion in para badminton women's singles SL3 category.

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Australia vs India 2024/25 Sport News

"Clear Self Doubt": Sanjay Manjrekar Minces No Words, Gives Brutal Verdict On Off-Colour Virat Kohli

Sunil Gavaskar Draws 'Young Virat Kohli' Comparison For Sam Konstas, Issues Major Warning To 19-Year-Old

"These Are Quite Impactful Runs": Sunil Gavaskar Praises Rishabh Pant's Fifty In SCG Test

Sam Konstas Blamed For Usman Khawaja Dismissal After Spat With Jasprit Bumrah: "Didn't Need..."

Sanjay Bangar Feels Rishabh Pant's Fifty Put India In Position To Win SCG Test

"Not An Ordinary Captain": Gautam Gambhir, Team India Blasted For Leaving Rohit Sharma Out

"Cows Could Have...": Sunil Gavaskar Slams SCG Pitch As 15 Wickets Fall On Day 2 Of 5th Test

'Cricket Ka Funding...': Para-Athlete's Brutal Take On Team India's Struggles