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Watch: Ricky Ponting's Perfect On-Air Prediction About Alex Carey's Wicket Goes Viral

Ricky Pointing has once again been spot on with his on-air prediction. During Australia's ongoing second Test against West Indies, he analysed about how Alex Carey could be dismissed and the latter fell exactly in the same manner. This all happened with hardly a gap of some seconds, leaving netizens in amazement once again by the legend's analysis of the game. Meanwhile, the West Indies weathered an attacking storm from Australian wicketkeeper Carey to keep their noses in front at Tea on day two of the second Test at the Gabba on Friday.

Watch: Alex Carey's Lucky Escape As Bail Remains Intact Despite Ball Brushing It

After bowling the West Indies out for 311 in their first innings midway through the opening session of the day-night Test, Australia staged a lower innings recovery, allowing captain Pat Cummins to declare at 289-9 late in the night session. That decision paid off with the late dismissal of Tagenarine Chanderpaul. The Australians had got away to a disastrous start to their first innings and were reduced to 24 for 4 and 54 for 5. They were rescued by a counterattacking innings from wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who smashed 65 from just 49 balls.

West Indies Youngster's Cartwheel Celebration Against Australia Breaks Internet - Watch

West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair stunned everyone with his impressive cartwheel celebration after taking his first Test wicket during the second Test match against Australia on Friday. Sinclair claimed the important wicket of Usman Khawaja as he was able to induce a thick outside edge with a turning delivery and Alick Athanaze made no mistake in completing the catch at first slip. The youngster was ecstatic at claiming his first wicket in the format and he complete two cartwheel back-flips to celebrate the feat. The commentators were left spellbound by his performance and the video of his antics has gone viral on social media with users praising him for his athleticism.

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd Test Day 2: AUS Strike Late To Claim Slight Advantage Over WI

Australia took the late wicket of Tagenarine Chanderpaul to even the contest after a fascinating second day's play in the second Test against the West Indies in Brisbane on Friday. At stumps, the West Indies were 13-1, a lead of 35 runs, after Chanderpaul was given out on review for the faintest of edges off Josh Hazlewood in the last over of the night. After bowling the West Indies out for 311 in their first innings midway through the opening session of the day-night Test, Australia staged a lower innings recovery, allowing captain Pat Cummins to declare at 289-9 late in the night session.

West Indies Commit To Gender Pay Equity Among Cricketers

Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday committed to gender pay equity among its players having signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the West Indies Players Association (WIPA). The MoU is for the period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2027 and covers all agreements in respect of player remuneration and updated terms and conditions across the West Indies system. "The MOU outlines plans to achieve parity in international and regional match fees, international captain's allowances, international team prize money and regional individual prize money for all West Indies cricketers by 1 October 2027," the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said in a statement.

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates: Australia look to strengthen their grip on the game on Day 2 of the second Test match against West Indies. At stumps, West Indies were 266 for the loss of eight wickets thanks to gritty knocks from Kavem Hodge and Joshua Da Silva. The duo put on 149 runs for the sixth wicket after the visitors were struggling at 64-5. Mitchell Starc was the top performer for Australia with four wickets while Josh Hazlewood took two. (Live Scorecard)

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1: Kavem Hodge, Joshua Da Silva Lead WI Fightback

Kavem Hodge and Joshua Da Silva put on 149 runs for the sixth wicket to lead a West Indies fightback against Australia on the first day of the second Test on Thursday as the visitors reached 266-8 at stumps. Hodge and wicketkeeper Da Silva were together at the start of the second session with the West Indies in huge trouble at 64-5. The pair dug in and batted for over a session and a half before Da Silva was finally dismissed for 79, trapped lbw by off-spinner Nathan Lyon with the score on 213.

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: Battling an outbreak of COVID-19 and forecast wild weather, Australia will aim to complete a clean sweep of the summer Test series when they face the West Indies in Brisbane on Thursday. After taming Pakistan 3-0 in December and early January, the world Test champions thumped the West Indies by 10 wickets in Adelaide last week. They are heavily favoured to again sweep past their under-strength opponents in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba, a format at which the Australians excel. However, Covid has hit their camp with allrounder Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald the latest to come down with it on Wednesday. (Live Scorecard)

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Watch: Ricky Ponting's Perfect On-Air Prediction About Alex Carey's Wicket Goes Viral

Watch: Alex Carey's Lucky Escape As Bail Remains Intact Despite Ball Brushing It

West Indies Youngster's Cartwheel Celebration Against Australia Breaks Internet - Watch

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd Test Day 2: AUS Strike Late To Claim Slight Advantage Over WI

West Indies Commit To Gender Pay Equity Among Cricketers

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1: Kavem Hodge, Joshua Da Silva Lead WI Fightback

Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1: Live Cricket Score And Updates