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KL Rahul Or KS Bharat? India Legend Makes Clear Choice For WTC Final

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri backed KL Rahul to play in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia in place of KS Bharat. Rahul had a disappointing run in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and was replaced by Shubman Gill but the right-hander slammed a brilliant fifty in the first ODI encounter against Australia in Mumbai. On the other hand, KS Bharat was given a chance to play in all four Test matches in the series but he failed to score big and was also criticised by experts and fans alike for missing some chances behind the wicket.

India vs Australia - "Collective Failure...": Rohit Sharma's Strong Reaction After India's First Series Defeat At Home In 4 Years

Poor application and their failure to build substantial partnerships was the reason for India's downfall while chasing a target of 270, which wasn't much according to skipper Rohit Sharma. India lost a bilateral ODI series at home after four years and it was Australia under Aaron Finch that had beaten Virat Kohli's side back in 2019. "I don't think it was too many runs (269). The wicket was a little challenging towards the second half. I don't think we batted well. Partnerships are crucial, and we failed to do that today," Sharma said at the end of the match.

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli Faces Off With Marcus Stoinis During 3rd ODI, Video Goes Viral. Watch

Virat Kohli was in sublime form in the third ODI against Australia in Chennai on Wednesday until he fell to a tame shot. The former Indian cricket team captain played with responsibility in a 270-run chase and scored 54 in 72 balls. It was not a typical fluent innings from Kohli but a gritty one. With boundaries hard to come by, Kohli relied on running between the wickets before latching on to the loose deliveries to script a fighting knock.

Bavuma wants Proteas to copy Klaasen's batting DNA: 'How we want to play our cricket'

Proteas ODI captain Temba Bavuma said Heinrich Klaasen's explosive century in the third ODI against the West Indies in Potchefstroom on Tuesday breathed life into the way they're trying to play their cricket.

India vs Australia, 3rd ODI: Adam Zampa, Ashton Agar Star As Clinical Australia Hand India Rare Series Defeat At Home

The Indian batting unit once again choked under relentless pressure from the Australian spinners as the visitors clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 with a comfortable 21-run victory, here on Wednesday. Chasing a stiff target of 270 on a tricky pitch, India were all out for 248 in 49.1 overs as Australia came back in the series after losing the first ODI by five wickets. The series defeat is an indicator that the Indian team is far from prepared for the World Cup and there are too many loose ends that needs to be tied.

India vs Australia: 3 Ducks In 3 Straight ODIs! Suryakumar Yadav Joins List Led By India Legend

The world's top-rated Twenty20 batter, India's Suryakumar Yadav, suffered his third consecutive golden duck on Wednesday in a thrilling third and final one-day international against Australia. The explosive Yadav is known as a 360-degree player for his ability to play all around the ground in the shortest white-ball format but he is yet to establish himself in the 50-over game.

How Can Rohit Sharma & Co Tackle Mitchell Starc? India Great Has A Clear Advice

Mitchell Starc has been a shining beacon of hope for Australia in the ongoing ODI series against India as the hosts have found it difficult to tackle the talented pacer. In the second ODI encounter, he was the top performer for Australia once again as he took five wickets to hand the visitors a much-needed victory. While most India batters have been unable to find the right way to tackle his pace and movement, India legend Sunil Gavaskar had a piece of advice for Rohit Sharma and Co.

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav Stuns Alex Carey With Amazing Delivery. Steve Smith's Reaction Is Gold

The past few years have been tough for Kuldeep Yadav as the spinner has been in and out of the Indian cricket team. However, it left everyone stunned by a beauty of a delivery to dismiss Alex Carey during the third ODI encounter between India and Australia in Chennai on Wednesday. With the pitch providing assistance to spinners, Kuldeep pitched the ball on the leg stump and turned sharply to crash into Carey's off stump. The batsman was left completely bamboozled by the movement of the ball and even Australia skipper Steve Smith had to watch the replay to believe it.

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KL Rahul Or KS Bharat? India Legend Makes Clear Choice For WTC Final

India vs Australia - "Collective Failure...": Rohit Sharma's Strong Reaction After India's First Series Defeat At Home In 4 Years

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli Faces Off With Marcus Stoinis During 3rd ODI, Video Goes Viral. Watch

Bavuma wants Proteas to copy Klaasen's batting DNA: 'How we want to play our cricket'

India vs Australia, 3rd ODI: Adam Zampa, Ashton Agar Star As Clinical Australia Hand India Rare Series Defeat At Home

India vs Australia: 3 Ducks In 3 Straight ODIs! Suryakumar Yadav Joins List Led By India Legend

How Can Rohit Sharma & Co Tackle Mitchell Starc? India Great Has A Clear Advice

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav Stuns Alex Carey With Amazing Delivery. Steve Smith's Reaction Is Gold