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Ex-BCCI Selector's 'Rohit Sharma' Solution Amid India Batting Crisis

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Chetan Sharma on Saturday said that India skipper Rohit Sharma should open in the upcoming Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The 2024/25 Test season, which started with a series against Bangladesh, has been disastrous for Rohit. Not only did he endure a rare home series loss--a 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand, India's first series defeat at home in 12 years--but he has also managed just 152 runs in seven Tests at an average of 11.69, with only one fifty in 13 innings. His highest score this season is 52.

After Ravindra Jadeja, Another India Star Accused Of Refusing To Speak With Australian Media

Following on from a row where Ravindra Jadeja was accused by members of Australian media for not answering questions in English, a similar tone has been maintained for Akash Deep, who was sent to attend the media on Sunday. Akash Deep is not a native English speaker, and hence could not answer questions in English, but Australian media outlet Channel 7 have now suggested that this may've been a "message" from the Indian camp. In fact, the channel stated that Indian reporters had also not helped out Australian reporters with their questions.

Cricket Match Called Off After Ravindra Jadeja-Hindi Press Conference Row In Melbourne: Report

The aftermath of the Ravindra Jadeja press conference controversy has reportedly seen a planned T20 match between the media personnel of the two countries being cancelled. Ahead of the 4th Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja spoke to a few reporters on various topics. However, a section of Australian media suggested that Jadeja refused to answer questions in English and left the media arrangement before the Australian reporters could ask him their questions. However, the members of the Indian media contingent and the team's media manager continue to deny the same.

"Mindset While Batting...": Akash Deep Reveals Thought Process Behind Match-Saving Knock In 3rd Test

After playing a match-saving knock against Australia at Brisbane in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, India right-arm seamer opened up on his mindset while batting in the third Test of the series in order to save the follow-on. Akashdeep played a brilliant inning of 31 runs from 44 balls which was laced with two boundaries and one maximum. He along with Jasprit Bumrah built an exceptional partnership of 47 runs and saved the follow-om for his national side.

All Eyes On Virat Kohli As India Eye Victory In Boxing Day Test At MCG

Kohli, Kohli….the chants from 90000 fervent fans still reverberate in the ear when you step into the fabled MCG, even two years after the former Indian skipper pulled off a stunning heist against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022. Back then, Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 53 balls helped India snatch a victory from the jaws of defeat, and now he is back at the G, looking for another redemption act. Kohli made a bright beginning to the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia with a second innings hundred at Perth.

Ravindra Jadeja-Hindi Controversy: What Really Happened During Press Conference

India's tour of Australia ending without a controversy is rare. More often than not, Team India's tour Down Under triggers new rows, one way or the other. On Saturday, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's chatter with journalists in Melbourne led to a huge controversy, with the player being accused of not responding to Australian media's questions in English. Some extravagant allegations were made against Jadeja while the team's media manager reportedly misbehaved with. Multiple Aussie media outlets carried reports, alleging non-cooperation from Jadeja during the presser.

"When Sundar Played Perth Test, R Ashwin Said...": Ex India Star Explains Retirement Reason

Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement left the cricket world stunned. The veteran off-spinner decided to call time on his career in the middle of the series. As India pulled off a dramatic draw in the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, Ashwin's decision became the biggest talking point. While Ashwin himself called it an instinctive decision, fans and pundits have been coming up with their theories on the big decision. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra feels seeing Washington Sundar being picked ahead of him in the series opener at Perth helped Ashwin make up his mind on the topic of retirement.

Rohit Sharma Injury Scare For India Ahead Of 4th Test In Melbourne: Report

Team India has had to deal with a huge injury scare just days before the start of the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. Skipper Rohit Sharma was reportedly hit on the knee during a net session. Though he tried to continue playing despite the pain but eventually had to seek medical attention. Rohit was spotted sitting on a chair, with his gear off and the left knee strapped. Though the blow didn't look serious initially, the physios are likely to monitor his situation closely ahead of the MCG clash.

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Australia vs India 2024/25 Sport News

Ex-BCCI Selector's 'Rohit Sharma' Solution Amid India Batting Crisis

After Ravindra Jadeja, Another India Star Accused Of Refusing To Speak With Australian Media

Cricket Match Called Off After Ravindra Jadeja-Hindi Press Conference Row In Melbourne: Report

"Mindset While Batting...": Akash Deep Reveals Thought Process Behind Match-Saving Knock In 3rd Test

All Eyes On Virat Kohli As India Eye Victory In Boxing Day Test At MCG

Ravindra Jadeja-Hindi Controversy: What Really Happened During Press Conference

"When Sundar Played Perth Test, R Ashwin Said...": Ex India Star Explains Retirement Reason

Rohit Sharma Injury Scare For India Ahead Of 4th Test In Melbourne: Report