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2nd Test: Rohit, Gill, and Ashwin Return as India Chooses to Bat First Against Australia in Adelaide
India are leading five-match series 1-0, after winning the series opener in Perth by 295 runs. Rohit, who missed the Perth Test due to birth of his second child, will bat at number six, while Gill is slotted at his usual number three spot and Ashwin will be India's lone specialist spinner.
Rohit Sharma: Exclusion of Ashwin and Jadeja Was the Right Decision, They'll Play a Key Role Going Forward
Coming off a 0-3 hammering to New Zealand at home, India took an audacious call to leave out Ashwin and Jadeja while handing Test debuts to Harshit Rana and Nitish Reddy. The decision paid rich dividends as both the young players made vital contributions in India's 295-run win.
Abhishek Sharma Matches Record for Fastest T20 Century by an Indian in SMAT
With his unbeaten innings of 106 off 29, laced with 11 maximums and eight boundaries, Abhishek equaled the record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian batter with Gujarat's Urvil Patel who had smashed a 28-ball century against Tripura earlier in this tournament in Indore.
Shastri Reflects on India’s Adelaide 36 All Out: “You Can’t Do Worse Than That”
"Sometimes, calmness in situations like this produces the best results," Shastold told The ICC Review.
Cummins Slams Rumours of Team Rift, Calls Commentators "100% Wrong" in BGT 2024-25
The controversy stemmed from Josh Hazlewood’s comments post a crushing day three’s play for the hosts’ in the first Test against India.
Pathan Predicts Rohit and Gill Will Replace Padikkal and Jurel in India’s XI for Adelaide Test
In the absence of Rohit, who is away due to paternity leave with the birth of his second child in Mumbai, Rahul (77) shared 201 runs with Jaiswal (161) in the second innings for which India laid down a massive base for the thumping 295-run victory over Australia in Perth. "KL will open (in Adelaide). The way he batted and his partnership with Jaiswal was instrumental in that first test win.".
Rohit Sharma Confirms Rahul-Jaiswal Pairing as Openers for Adelaide Test in BGT 2024-25
Jaiswal smashed 161 in the second innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener against Australia in Perth while Rahul made 77 to set up India's 295-run victory.
Boland Replaces Injured Hazlewood in Australia's XI for Adelaide Test in BGT 2024-25
Boland will have his first match for Australia in close to 18 months. His last Test had come way back during the Ashes series last year.
No Fans Allowed at Team India's Practice for Remainder of BGT After Crowd Chaos
The practice session was thrown open to fans on Tuesday.
Rahul: Adapting to Different Positions is No Longer a Mental Challenge, Can Bat Anywhere
Rahul was superb in the first Test against Australia in Perth with scores of 26 and 77 while opening the innings in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who was on a paternity break.
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