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India "Will Continue To Fight": Washington Sundar After Day 2 Play In Boxing Day Test

After the conclusion of play on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test between Australia and India, all-rounder Washington Sundar expressed confidence in the team's ability to stage a comeback on the third day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test match. The final hour of Day 2 was packed with dramatic twists and turns. Disaster struck the visitors in quick succession late in the day. Jaiswal was run out for 82 after a mix-up with Kohli, who appeared caught ball-watching as both batters ended up at the same end.

"If R Ashwin Knew That India...": Ex-Coach's Firm Statement On Spin Legend's Retirement Call

Just days after Ravichandran Ashwin's abrupt retirement from Test cricket, Team India have entered the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne with two spinners in the playing XI. Both Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar featured in India's lineup, with the latter coming in place of Shubman Gill. The change has prompted former India coach Ravi Shastri to comment that had Ashwin known about India's strategy to play two spinners, he may not have announced his retirement after the third Test.

Sunil Gavaskar Warns India Against This Bold 'Boxing Day' Change: "Can't Drop..."

As the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy reaches a critical juncture with the series tied 1-1, Team India faces significant selection dilemmas ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The aftermath of the third Test at the Gabba, which ended in a hard-fought draw, has triggered a wave of planned and speculative changes, with legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar weighing in on the decisions the Indian team management must make.

Boxing Day Test Weather Forecast: Rain Drama Likely On These Days

India are likely to ring a few changes when they take on Australia in the Boxing Day Test, starting December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reports have claimed that India captain Rohit Sharma will open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, while KL Rahul will drop a slot down to no. 3. India could possibly line-up with two spinners -- Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja -- with either Shubman Gill or Nitish Kumar Reddy likely to face the axe. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep will keep their place in the pace bowling department.

Rohit Sharma To Open, India To Make Big Playing XI Change For 4th Australia Test: Report

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to open the innings while KL Rahul will bat at No. 3 against Australia in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, according to Times Of India. The report claimed that Rohit will return as an opener after batting at No. 6 in the past two matches. However, no clarity was provided regarding Shubman Gill's position in the batting order. The report further claimed that India are considering playing two spinners with Washington Sundar partnering Ravindra Jadeja. In that case, Nitish Kumar Reddy will miss out despite doing well in the bat in the ongoing five-match Test series.

R Ashwin Chooses His Successor, Passes The Baton On Social Media After Retirement

Amidst all the tributes pouring in for Ravichandran Ashwin following his retirement from international cricket, he wished fellow off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar in a way which seemed like a passing of the baton moment in Indian cricket. On Wednesday, shortly after Ashwin announced his retirement post the third Test at the Gabba ending in a draw, Sundar penned a heartfelt tribute on his social media accounts. “More than just a team mate, you have been an inspiration, Ash anna. It's been an honour to share the field and dressing room with you.”

On Ravichandran Ashwin's Successor In Team India, Sunil Gavaskar's Massive "Ahead Of Him" Verdict For Youngster

Ravichandran Ashwin has retired. The sudden announcement that came after India drew with Australia in the third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy has left a big void in the team. Not only was Ashwin the world's highest active wicket-taker (537 scalps in 106 matches) but he was an able batter and a shrewd tactician too. But now, India will have to manage without him starting from the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne. So who is going to be Ashwin's successor in the Indian team? Washington Sundar looks to be the obvious choice. He played the first Test in Perth, while Ravichandran Ashwin played the second in Adelaide. Ravindra Jadeja played the third Test in Brisbane as the lone spinner.

New Twist In R Ashwin Retirement Tale? Harbhajan Singh Hints At 'England Tour Factor'

Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement announcement might have sent shockwaves across the cricketing fraternity but it isn't a decision that Ashwin made in an instant. His recent performances, status in the team, age, fitness, and emerging players, are some of the factors that would've likely impacted Ashwin's decision. When former India spinner Harbhajan Singh was asked about Ashwin's decision, he did admit that it was a big shock. The 'Turbanator' thinks that a doubt in Ashwin's mind over his selection for India's Tour of England next year may have played a part.

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India "Will Continue To Fight": Washington Sundar After Day 2 Play In Boxing Day Test

"If R Ashwin Knew That India...": Ex-Coach's Firm Statement On Spin Legend's Retirement Call

Sunil Gavaskar Warns India Against This Bold 'Boxing Day' Change: "Can't Drop..."

Boxing Day Test Weather Forecast: Rain Drama Likely On These Days

Rohit Sharma To Open, India To Make Big Playing XI Change For 4th Australia Test: Report

R Ashwin Chooses His Successor, Passes The Baton On Social Media After Retirement

On Ravichandran Ashwin's Successor In Team India, Sunil Gavaskar's Massive "Ahead Of Him" Verdict For Youngster

New Twist In R Ashwin Retirement Tale? Harbhajan Singh Hints At 'England Tour Factor'