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Rohit Sharma To Make Brave Selection Calls For Gabba Test? Report Makes Big Claim

India are set to make two changes to their playing XI for the third Test against Australia, starting Saturday at the Gabba in Brisbane. According to a report in the Indian Express, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to lose his place in the XI, with Washington Sundar likely to replace him. Sundar played the series opener in Perth which India won by 295 runs, but was dropped from the team for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide as Australia levelled the five-match series 1-1 after beating the visitors by 10 wickets.

"I Am Nobody": Kapil Dev's Intriguing Take As Gambhir, Rohit Face Flak Over Harshit Rana Selection

Team India's 10-wicket loss in the pink-ball Test against Australia at Adelaide has prompted calls for changes in the team. Rookie pacer Harshit Rana went wicket-less in Adelaide, with his selection putting head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma in the line of fire. Some even allege that Harshit's selection in the XI was down to his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) connection with Harshit. When former India captain Kapil Dev was asked about the controversy regarding selection matter, he gave a rather intriguing response.

Big Change In India XI For 3rd Australia Test? Cheteshwar Pujara Says "Batting Wasn't Good..."

Following a crushing ten-wicket defeat to Australia in Adelaide, India's hopes of bouncing back in the third Test in Brisbane have taken centre stage. With the series tied 1-1, the stakes are higher than ever, and seasoned batter Cheteshwar Pujara has suggested a key change to the playing XI. Pujara advocated for Washington Sundar's inclusion in place of Ravichandran Ashwin to bolster India's batting depth and regain control in the crucial series. Pujara's recommendation comes after Ashwin's underwhelming performance in Adelaide, where he managed figures of 1/53 in 18 overs. While Ashwin is one of India's most experienced bowlers, Pujara believes the team may need Sundar's all-round abilities to address their recent batting struggles.

'Jasprit Bumrah Is At Certain Level But...': Australia Great's Blunt Take On Indian Bowling Attack

Australia's wicketkeeping great Adam Gilchrist has pointed out that Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana weren't up to the desired level in Adelaide to support fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah, who picked eight wickets in India's 295-run win in Perth, picked 4/61 in the first innings in Adelaide. Though Siraj took 4-98, his economy rate was four, while Rana, who shined on debut by taking four wickets in Perth, conceded 86 runs without taking a single wicket.

Gautam Gambhir In Spotlight Over KKR-Inspired Harshit Rana's Selection. What Ajit Agarkar Said

As the Indian cricket team sees Australia claw its way back to level the 5-match Test series 1-1 after two games, questions have and will continue to be raised over certain selection calls. Harshit Rana, after impressing in the Perth Test, was backed to continue his fine form with the ball in the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. However, the pacer went for 86 runs in just 16 overs in the first innings before being an unused option in the second innings, where the hosts only needed 19 runs to win.

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."

Big Change In India XI For 2nd Australia Test? Gautam Gambhir Sent 'Pink Ball' Warning

Former cricketer Ravi Shastri feels throwing Akash Deep into the mix for the Adelaide Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will offer a different attacking option to India against Australia. On Friday, the touring party will step inside Adelaide Stadium, a venue where one of the darkest chapters in the history of Indian cricket was written. Four years ago, India folded on 36/9, their lowest total in the history of Test cricket. Harshit Rana made waves in his Test debut for India in Perth against a deadly Australian batting line-up. After India bundled out on 150, Harshit teamed with Mohammed Siraj to offer the ideal backup to pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. In the first innings, Harshit delivered by returning with figures of 3/48 in a 15.2-over spell. However, it was in the second spell that he started to fade away as the Perth Test strip turned placid while still offering bounce.

Rohit Sharma Hits Shubman Gill Jokingly During Practice Game. This Happened Next - Watch

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was seen playfully hitting Shubman Gill during the warm-up game against Prime Minister's XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday. India ended up beating Prime Minister's XI by six wickets with Harshit Rana and Gill emerging as the top performers. During the match, Rohit was in a jovial mood as he engaged in light-hearted banter with Gill, Harshit and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar in the dugout. Rohit was seen playfully hitting Gill on the chest with his elbow as the youngster burst into laughter and shared a joke with Nayar as Rohit was left in splits.

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Rohit Sharma To Make Brave Selection Calls For Gabba Test? Report Makes Big Claim

"I Am Nobody": Kapil Dev's Intriguing Take As Gambhir, Rohit Face Flak Over Harshit Rana Selection

Big Change In India XI For 3rd Australia Test? Cheteshwar Pujara Says "Batting Wasn't Good..."

'Jasprit Bumrah Is At Certain Level But...': Australia Great's Blunt Take On Indian Bowling Attack

Gautam Gambhir In Spotlight Over KKR-Inspired Harshit Rana's Selection. What Ajit Agarkar Said

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

Big Change In India XI For 2nd Australia Test? Gautam Gambhir Sent 'Pink Ball' Warning

Rohit Sharma Hits Shubman Gill Jokingly During Practice Game. This Happened Next - Watch