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Watch: Rishabh Pant's Rolling On The Pitch Six That Left Commentators In Splits

India's batting order collapse against Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth meant that the team were once again left to rely on Rishabh Pant to stabilise things in the middle. Coming in to bat at 32/3, Pant once again had to take the responsibility of taking India out of a tricky situation. While Pant could not accelerate in his usual high strike rate, he still found time to pull off another unique shot, leaving the commentators in absolute awe.

"Get To Understand...": Ravi Shastri's No-Nonsense Message To Under-Fire Gautam Gambhir

India head coach Gautam Gambhir arguably has his job on the line, after series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. As the Indian team prepares itself for the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, Gambhir is undoubtedly under pressure to deliver. Else, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could start to look at other options in the longest format of the game. Ravi Shastri, the coach of India's first team that won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, has sent Gambhir an important message ahead of his new assignment.

KL Rahul DRS Row: Harsha Bhogle, Robin Uthappa, Others Lose It On Social Media

India batter KL Rahul's controversial dismissal against Australia on Day 1 of the first Test in Perth triggered a wave of disappointment on social media. Rahul, who looked like India's best batter on the day, was given out caught behind by the third umpire after Australia decided to review the on-field umpire's call. The third umpire seemed to have rushed into giving the decision in the bowling side's favour, without checking multiple angles. The decision, in the end, didn't just leave KL Rahul, but the entire world of social media fuming.

LIVE | Australia v India, 1st Test - Day 1

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood snared four wickets, including Virat Kohli, during an intimidating opening session to leave India in trouble on day one of the first Test against Australia on Friday in Perth.

IPL 2025 Schedule: New Season To Begin Early, Report Says First Match On...

The next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will kickstart from March 14 next year, with the title clash set for May 25, reported ESPNCricinfo on Friday. In a never-seen-before move, the dates for the next three seasons have been released. The 2026 season will be played from March 15 to May 31, while the 2027 season will be played between March 14 to May 30. In an email to the franchise on Thursday, which was accessed by ESPNCricinfo, the IPL termed these tournament dates as windows, but they are likely to end up being the final dates as well. The 2025 season will feature 74 matches, just like it has been since the past three editions.

India vs Australia: KL Rahul Left Fuming As DRS Controversy Triggers Huge Debate. Watch

Just the first session of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth, and the series witnessed its first controversy. Traditionally, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been full of controversial moments on the field, most of them going the hosts' way. It was a similar case on Friday when the two teams squared off in the opening clash of the 5-match series. India batter KL Rahul became the victim of a controversial DRS call that forced him to leave the field.

Jasprit Bumrah Stumps Everyone With Big Playing XI Call. No R Ashwin Or Ravindra Jadeja

India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah left everyone stumped at the time of the toss as he confirmed the team's playing XI for the opening Test against Australia at Perth. Bumrah, together with the team management, including head coach Gautam Gambhir, decided to spring a big surprise by picking spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar ahead of the veteran duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for the series opener. Sundar, coming into the series on the back of a terrific performance against New Zealand, was entrusted with the responsibility of the sole spinner, ahead of spin twins Ashwin and Jadeja.

Australia Players Told To Put IPL Friendships Aside For India Tests: "It Becomes Harder..."

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has insisted that he wants his team to play with an aggressive mindset against Australia in the five-match Test series, starting Friday. Gambhir and the Indian players will be desperate to prove a point after being clean swept 0-3 at home by New Zealand earlier this week. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has praised Gambhir for his aggressive mindset, claiming that international cricket has lost its competitive edge with players from different countries sharing dressing rooms in franchise cricket.

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Watch: Rishabh Pant's Rolling On The Pitch Six That Left Commentators In Splits

"Get To Understand...": Ravi Shastri's No-Nonsense Message To Under-Fire Gautam Gambhir

KL Rahul DRS Row: Harsha Bhogle, Robin Uthappa, Others Lose It On Social Media

LIVE | Australia v India, 1st Test - Day 1

IPL 2025 Schedule: New Season To Begin Early, Report Says First Match On...

India vs Australia: KL Rahul Left Fuming As DRS Controversy Triggers Huge Debate. Watch

Jasprit Bumrah Stumps Everyone With Big Playing XI Call. No R Ashwin Or Ravindra Jadeja

Australia Players Told To Put IPL Friendships Aside For India Tests: "It Becomes Harder..."