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200 Overs On Inclined Concrete Slab: How Yashasvi Jaiswal Prepared For Perth Test

The seeds of success are sown in thorough preparation and Yashasvi Jaiswal's intense and innovative pre-tour training against short-pitched balls at the Thane Stadium contributed to his unbeaten 90 on the second day of the opening Test against Australia. Rahul Dravid's hours of training at the National Cricket Academy ahead of the 2011 tour of England or Sachin Tendulkar creating rough outside the leg-stump and asking Laxman Sivaramakrishnan to simulate Shane Warne's leg-breaks have found place in Indian cricketing folklore.

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 3: KL Rahul Blow For India Right After Yashasvi Jaiswal's 'Record' Ton

IND vs AUS LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Mitchell Starc has provided Australia with their first breakthrough as he dismissed KL Rahul for 77. Yashasvi Jaiswal, has brought up his fourth Test ton, has been joined by Devdutt Padikkal at the crease as one-down India continue to dominate.

"For Heaven's Sake...": BCCI, Gautam Gambhir Sent Urgent Message To Use Rohit Sharma In Middle Order

Former India cricketer wants Rohit Sharma to bat in the middle when he returns to the playing XI in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. India captain Rohit is not part of the team for the 1st Test in Perth, having stayed back in Mumbai for the birth of his second child. Rohit and his wife Ritika Sajdeh were blessed with a boy earlier this month, and the star batter is expected to join his teammates in Perth on Sunday. In Rohit's absence at the top of the order, veteran batter KL Rahul has made a strong case for himself with an unbeaten 62 in the second innings in Perth.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Re-Writes History Books With World Record In 1st Test vs Australia

Yashasvi Jaiswal looked like a man on a mission for India against Australia on Day 2 of the first Test. His defence was solid while he did shy away from taking his chances against the likes of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and others. In between, he gave some cheeky replies to Australian bowlers too. At stumps on Day 2, Yashasvi Jaiswal was batting on 90 off 193 balls. His innings included seven fours and two sixes. With his two sixes Jaiswal now has 34 sixes in 2024 - the most maximums hit by any player in Test history.

IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Rules, Date, Time, Venue, RTM, Live Streaming - All You Need To Know

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction will take place on November 24 and 25, 2024, as teams prepare to rebuild their entire roster for the IPL 2025 season. The two-day mega auction - which happens once every three years - will see some huge players go under the hammer, like Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul and Jos Buttler. The 10 IPL franchises will take part in the auction, which will see a total of 577 players enter the bidding process.

Jasprit Bumrah Accused Of Chucking By Fans In Perth Test: "Throwing, Bent Elbow..."

India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah delivered a reality check to the Australian batters, helping his side script a comeback in the ongoing 1st Test in Perth. After India were bowled out for a paltry total of 150, Bumrah returned the favour with a inspiring spell of 5/30 as Australia crumbled to 104 in the first innings. His efforts allowed India to take a 46-run lead before openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul extended the visitors lead on Day 2.

Novak Djokovic Hires Old Rival And Fellow 'Game-Changer' Andy Murray As Coach

Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player's coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January. "I'm thrilled to have one of my biggest rivals on the same side of the net with me, this time as my coach. I look forward to starting the season with Andy and having him by my side in Melbourne, where we've shared many exceptional moments throughout our careers," Djokovic said in a statement.

"Little Bit Surprised": Australia Coach's Observation After India Dominate Day 2 Of 1st Test

The home team bowlers did not put a foot wrong but the pitch "surprisingly" dried up quite quickly at the Optus stadium on the second day, eventually helping the Indian batters, reckons Australia head coach Andrew McDonald. India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (90) and KL Rahul (62) frustrated the hosts with their dogged unbeaten 172-run stand that has put the game in firm control of the visitors, who now lead by 218 runs. While the wickets fell in heap on the opening day with as many as 17 batters getting out, only three Australian tail-enders were dismissed on the second day. "The surface looked considerably dry today. It dried out fairly quickly," said McDonald during the post-day press conference.

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200 Overs On Inclined Concrete Slab: How Yashasvi Jaiswal Prepared For Perth Test

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 3: KL Rahul Blow For India Right After Yashasvi Jaiswal's 'Record' Ton

"For Heaven's Sake...": BCCI, Gautam Gambhir Sent Urgent Message To Use Rohit Sharma In Middle Order

Yashasvi Jaiswal Re-Writes History Books With World Record In 1st Test vs Australia

IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Rules, Date, Time, Venue, RTM, Live Streaming - All You Need To Know

Jasprit Bumrah Accused Of Chucking By Fans In Perth Test: "Throwing, Bent Elbow..."

Novak Djokovic Hires Old Rival And Fellow 'Game-Changer' Andy Murray As Coach

"Little Bit Surprised": Australia Coach's Observation After India Dominate Day 2 Of 1st Test