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Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma's "Blunder" Called Out By Sanjay Manjrekar In No-Holds-Barred Attack

As India's tour of Australia concludes with a 1-3 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, pundits and fans have busy analysing the team's performances and chart out the factors that led to the dismal show Down Under. One of the biggest reasons behind India's series defeat, according to former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar, was team selection. Manjrekar doesn't feel an all-rounder like Washington Sundar warranted a place in the playing XI. With Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy also part of the XI as all-rounders Manjrekar doesn't think head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma got their selection calls right.

"The Baby Bunch": Jasprit Bumrah And Co Targeted By Nasty Assault From Australian Media Yet Again

It was an interesting day of play in Sydney as India and Australia fought it out in the final Test encounter of their five-match Test series on Friday. From India skipper Rohit Sharma not playing in the match following a dismal run of form to Jasprit Bumrah engaging in an on-field spat with Sam Konstas, the day had it all. Australia finished with the advantage as India were bowled out for just 185 but Usman Khawaja's dismissal on the final ball of the day was enough to set up an interesting encounter. While experts and fans had a lot of opinions about everything that transpired on Friday, the Australian media once again took a brutal dig at Jasprit Bumrah and Co. The West Australian featured a number of Indian cricketers looking disappointed along with the caption - "The Baby Bunch - India cement status as world's biggest sooks".

Experts Left Fuming Over Washington Sundar DRS Row. Jasprit Bumrah's Reaction Goes Viral

The dismissal of Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar on day one of the New Year's Test at the SCG became a topic of debate. It came during India's first innings when Sundar was adjudged caught behind off Australian captain Pat Cummins. The on-field umpire, Saikat Sharfuddoula, had initially ruled Sundar not out, but Australia opted for a review. TV umpire Joel Wilson spent considerable time analysing the replays to determine whether Sundar had gloved the short-pitched delivery.

Indian Cricket In 2024: Who Were The Top Wicket-Takers In Tests, ODIs And T20Is?

Indian cricketers had a mixed 2024, that saw the team end more than a decade-long wait for an ICC title, bagging the 2024 T20 World Cup title in the USA and West Indies. But, the year also saw the team struggle in other formats. While India failed to win a single match in ODIs, they also suffered humiliation in Tests at home against New Zealand before witnessing some heartbreaking results in Australia. Though team milestones were a few, Indians did manage to make headlines with some personal landmarks.

'Never Going To Be As Good As A Top-Order Or Shubman Gill': Sanjay Manjrekar On India Star

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the Indian cricket team for its selection for the fourth Test vs Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Rohit Sharma and co. had dropped Shubman Gill for the game at MCG to make place for spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar. India went on to suffer a 184-run defeat in the game as the batters failed to even take the game to a draw. Disappointed with the result, Majrekar pointed out that India shouldn't have dropped Gill.

Nitish Reddy Will Remember This Forever, Giving 120 Per Cent Is His Approach To Life: Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar has known Nitish Reddy as a "mentally strong man" whose philosophy in life is to give his 120 percent, be it on the field or off it. "An unbelievable hundred. I mean this hundred will be talked about and remembered for a very, very long time. Boxing Day century, I think he'll forever remember it as well," said Washington, unable to stop praising the knock. Reddy's 105 not out and his 127-run stand for the eighth wicket with Washington (50) took India to 358 for 9 on the third day of the fourth Test against Australia at the MCG, which now could meander towards another draw.

First Time In 147 Years: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar Hurt Australia Bad; Achieve Historic Record

Nitish Kumar Reddy, batting at No. 8, slammed his maiden international century when India needed it the most to give India a fighting chance in the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia on Saturday. He was ably assisted by No. 9 batter Washington Sundar, who scored a half-century too. In the final session on the day, Nitish Kumar Reddy, while standing at 99, slammed the ball towards the mid-on fielder for a four and got his maiden international century in style.

4th Test, Day 3: Gutsy Nitish Reddy's Maiden Ton Keeps India Afloat vs Australia

Nitish Reddy, an unknown entity in red ball cricket before the start of Border-Gavaskar series, virtually bailed India out with his dogged maiden Test century in Melbourne on Saturday, severely denting Australia's hopes of winning the Boxing Day contest. Reddy's unbeaten 105 took India to 358 for nine, still 116 runs short of Australia's first innings score of 474 as rain brought an early end to the third day's play. With the flat MCG deck not offering much to the bowlers, saving the Test match shouldn't be a big deal for India. Reddy, easily India's 'find of the series', played a pivotal role in visitors' fightback.

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Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma's "Blunder" Called Out By Sanjay Manjrekar In No-Holds-Barred Attack

"The Baby Bunch": Jasprit Bumrah And Co Targeted By Nasty Assault From Australian Media Yet Again

Experts Left Fuming Over Washington Sundar DRS Row. Jasprit Bumrah's Reaction Goes Viral

Indian Cricket In 2024: Who Were The Top Wicket-Takers In Tests, ODIs And T20Is?

'Never Going To Be As Good As A Top-Order Or Shubman Gill': Sanjay Manjrekar On India Star

Nitish Reddy Will Remember This Forever, Giving 120 Per Cent Is His Approach To Life: Washington Sundar

First Time In 147 Years: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar Hurt Australia Bad; Achieve Historic Record

4th Test, Day 3: Gutsy Nitish Reddy's Maiden Ton Keeps India Afloat vs Australia