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Sunil Gavaskar's Big Advice To India Bowlers In 2nd Australia Test: "Haven't Used..."

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment with the Indian bowlers' lack of success with the pink ball on the opening day of the second Test against Australia, saying they ought to have done better. Australia were comfortably placed at 86 for one at stumps after bowling out India for 180 in their first innings, thanks to pacer Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul. Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, "They have to make the batters play as much as they can. And this is what happens when you make the batters play as much as you can."

Virat Kohli Turns Captain, Guides Rohit Sharma And Changes Field During 2nd Test Against Australia

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli turned captain for a bit as he guided skipper Rohit Sharma and set the field during Day 1 of the second Test match against Australia in Adelaide on Friday. Kohli was at his animated best as he tried to break the first-wicket partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan McSweeney. During the 17th over of the Australia innings, Kohli had a lengthy chat with Rohit and went on to change the field. He also ran from his position at the slips to the bowler Mohammed Siraj to talk to him about strategy as well as the fielding changes.

India vs Australia LIVE, 2nd Test Match Day 2: Under-Pressure Team India Hope For Another Jasprit Bumrah Magic

India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Under-pressure Team India will aim to bounce back on the second day of the ongoing pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. The first day belonged to Australia, who not only bowled the visitors for 180 but also scored 86 runs at the loss of only one wicket by the end of play.

"That's A Good Night": Australia Great Gives Rohit Sharma Send-Off From Commentary Box

Rohit Sharma's return to the Indian team didn't go as planned, with the India captain only scoring three runs before being dismissed by Australia's Scott Boland. Rohit returned to the middle order after years of top-notch performances as an opener, primarily because of KL Rahul's superlative show at the top in Perth. However, not much went right for the India skipper who was dismissed LBW by Boland after spending only minutes on the pitch. Rohit's dismissal also prompted a send-off from Australia great Adam Gilchrist who couldn't resist pointing out the Indian captain's flaws while commentating.

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Brutally Sledges Australia Star In Adelaide Pink Ball Test. Watch

Young Australia opener Nathan McSweeney was on the receiving end of some brutal sledging from none other than Virat Kohli. The incident happened on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Adelaide on Friday. Kohli approached McSweeney after Jasprit Bumrah beat his inside edge with a peach of a delivery late in the final session of the day. "He's got no clue! He's got no clue, Jass (Bumrah)," Kohli said as his brutal sledge was caugh on the stump mic. A video of the same incident has now gone viral on social media.

Atkinson hat-trick drives home England dominance in Wellington

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick to dismiss New Zealand for 125 and give England a first-innings lead of 155 as the tourists took full control of the second test early on the second day in Wellington on Saturday.

England Players Could Boycott Hundred Against RCB's Stance On NOC Policy

A group of "50 leading England cricketers" could boycott next year's Hundred competition to protest the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) overhaul of its NOC policy, which players need to participate in franchise tournaments, according to a report. It was revealed last week that the ECB intended to not issue NOCs for tournaments which have their dates clashing with the English summer, unless the cricketer "is on a white-ball only deal with their county", reported The Telegraph. "This includes the Pakistan Super League, which moves to a slot concurrent to the Indian Premier League (which is controversially exempt from the policy) in April and May next year," the report said.

Pathum Nissanka Leads Strong Sri Lanka Batting Reply Against South Africa

Pathum Nissanka made 89 to lead a strong Sri Lankan batting effort on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Friday. Sri Lanka were 242 for three at the close in reply to South Africa's first innings of 358. Opening batsman Nissanka seemed set for his third Test century before he charged down the wicket against left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, missed an attempted big hit and was bowled. Until then, Nissanka's only blemish was a missed chance to David Bedingham at first slip off Kagiso Rabada when the batsman had 22. Nissanka faced 157 balls and hit 11 fours and a six.

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Sunil Gavaskar's Big Advice To India Bowlers In 2nd Australia Test: "Haven't Used..."

Virat Kohli Turns Captain, Guides Rohit Sharma And Changes Field During 2nd Test Against Australia

India vs Australia LIVE, 2nd Test Match Day 2: Under-Pressure Team India Hope For Another Jasprit Bumrah Magic

"That's A Good Night": Australia Great Gives Rohit Sharma Send-Off From Commentary Box

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Brutally Sledges Australia Star In Adelaide Pink Ball Test. Watch

Atkinson hat-trick drives home England dominance in Wellington

England Players Could Boycott Hundred Against RCB's Stance On NOC Policy

Pathum Nissanka Leads Strong Sri Lanka Batting Reply Against South Africa