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Rishabh Pant Crosses Massive Milestone After 33-Ball 61 Firework vs Australia In Sydney Test

Swashbuckling Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, during his quickfire scintilating knock of 61 runs against Australia in Sydney, completed 5,000 runs in international cricket. The left-handed hitter reached this milestone during the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy on Saturday. After a patient knock of 40 in 98 balls, consisting of three fours and a six in the first innings, the 27-year-old was back to his big-hitting self in the second innings. Taking down a red-hot Scott Boland for a six on his first ball, Pant kept flirting with danger despite India's circumstances and compiled for himself an entertaining 61 in just 33 balls, with six fours and four sixes. His strike was a whooping 184.85.

Despite Jasprit Bumrah Injury Scare, India Pacer's "Ready To Bowl Them Out" Warning For Australia

India's overall lead is not even close to the 200-run mark but pacer Prasidh Krishna says the unpredictable nature of the SCG track will keep them in the hunt since batting won't be easy for Australia in the fourth innings because of the variable bounce. India ended the second day at 141 for six for an overall lead of 145. A win in the Sydney Test will ensure that India retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy. "It is getting difficult in some areas. The ball is keeping low sometimes but there is enough bounce for us to be in the game and look for those edges. Try and beat them on either side of the bat," Prasidh said during the media interaction.

Sanjay Manjrekar Praises Rohit Sharma For His Candid Admission On Team Selection

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed opener and right-hand batter Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the playing XI in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. "Hats off to Rohit! What a candid chat on @StarSportsIndia. Honesty to the core. "We could not carry too many out of form batters into Sydney, that's why I opted out," Sanjay Manjrekar wrote in a post on X.

1st Time In 148 Years: Rishabh Pant Scripts History With Fiery Fifty vs Australia In 5th Test

Rishabh Pant smashed the fastest Test half-century on Australian soil by a visiting batter during the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Pant, who was struggling with the bat in the series so far, rose to the occasion to unleash his attacking prowess on day two of the series finale. Pant completed his fifty off 29 balls with the help of a six against Mitchell Starc. He bettered previous 33-ball efforts by England's John Brown (Melbourne 1895) and West Indies' Roy Fredericks (Perth 1975). It was also the second-fastest half-century by an Indian batter in a Test match.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Silences Retirement Talk, Delivers Mic-Drop Response To Presenter

Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket may not be over just yet. After himself taking the decision to not be in the playing XI for the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, many thought that Rohit's retirement from the longest format may be just a matter of time. However, while hinting that he needs to be "realistic", Rohit Sharma also confirmed that he hasn't walked away just yet, and reiterated that he could still return to form in a few months' time.

"He Tried Different Tactics": Australia Coach's Brutal Verdict On Virat Kohli While Facing Scott Boland

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is not surprised with his pacer Scott Boland's eight-wicket haul in the ongoing fifth Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Playing his third Test of the five-match series, Boland returned with the figures of 4-42 after finishing with 4-31 in India's first innings. His performance enabled Australia to restrict India to 141/6 at stumps on Day 2. “We're not surprised by Scotty's performances. Every time he plays, he does the job well. His ability to just be relentless on a length move the ball both ways, it's proving difficult, in particular on this (SCG) surface," McDonald said.

"There Was No Need": Australia Great Slams Sam Konstas Over Jasprit Bumrah Incident

Australia batter Sam Konstas was involved in a heated incident with India stand-in captain and pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the 5th Test in Sydney on Friday. For the unversed, Bumrah was not happy with Usman Khawaja taking extra time to take his guard. However, Konstas decided to confront Bumrah. The incident only riled Bumrah up as he dismissed Khawaja off the final ball of the day's play, before clashing with Konstas, who was at the non-striker's end. Former Australia batter Mark Waugh has slammed Konstas for playing his part in riling up Bumrah, urging the youngster to mind his business.

WTC Final On Line, Injured Jasprit Bumrah To Bat But Report Says Bowling Will Be...

India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah suffered an injury scare on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test against Australia on Saturday. The star pacer experienced discomfort and was taken for scans to a local hospital, having bowled just one over post Lunch at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Speaking at a press conference after the end of play on Day 2, pacer Prasidh Krishna revealed Bumrah suffered back spasm, putting his participation on Day 3 under massive doubt.

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Australia vs India 2024/25 Sport News

Rishabh Pant Crosses Massive Milestone After 33-Ball 61 Firework vs Australia In Sydney Test

Despite Jasprit Bumrah Injury Scare, India Pacer's "Ready To Bowl Them Out" Warning For Australia

Sanjay Manjrekar Praises Rohit Sharma For His Candid Admission On Team Selection

1st Time In 148 Years: Rishabh Pant Scripts History With Fiery Fifty vs Australia In 5th Test

Watch: Rohit Sharma Silences Retirement Talk, Delivers Mic-Drop Response To Presenter

"He Tried Different Tactics": Australia Coach's Brutal Verdict On Virat Kohli While Facing Scott Boland

"There Was No Need": Australia Great Slams Sam Konstas Over Jasprit Bumrah Incident

WTC Final On Line, Injured Jasprit Bumrah To Bat But Report Says Bowling Will Be...