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Ponting: India Thrives on Foreign Wickets and Conditions More Than at Home
After failing to capitalise on their decision to bat first in the first innings, the Jasprit Bumrah-led side bounced back in the second innings with strong batting performance from the top-three – Yashashvi Jasiswal (161), KL Rahul (77) and Virat Kohli (100 not out). The visiting team set a daunting 534 target against Australia to win the match which they failed to get as they crumbled against Indian pacers.
Rohit Sharma Eyes Momentum from Past Success for Upcoming Series, Speaks in Australian Parliament
The Indian players met the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the Aussie PM hosted a reception at the Federal Parliament House ahead of the tour game.
Sri Lanka Dismissed for 42 by South Africa, Sets Record Low in Test Cricket
It also is the ninth smallest all-time Test total. Fast-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen was the main wrecker-in-chief by picking a career-best haul of 7-13 in 6.5 overs.
Watch | PM Modi Praises 'Good Friend' Anthony Albanese for Hosting Team India, Anticipates Thrilling Matches
India have won the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth with a 1-0 advantage. The Rohit Sharma-led side is scheduled to play a two-day pink-ball tour match against PM's XI at Manuka Oval on Saturday.
Iga Swiatek Suspended for One Month After Contaminated Medication Triggers Positive Dope Test
Swiatek has tested positive for the prohibited substance trimetazidine (TMZ) and was provisionally suspended from September 12, 2024. She successfully appealed against the verdict and got the period reduced, thus missing three tournaments.
WPL 2025 Auction Set for Dec 15 in Bengaluru, Tournament to Begin in February
IANS understands that the names of Bengaluru and Goa were doing the unofficial rounds for the WPL 2025 auction. Sources, however, have confirmed that it is Bengaluru, which happens to be the home city of defending champions, Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Pujara: If Rohit Opens in BGT 2024-25, KL Rahul Should Bat at No. 3
"I think, for some reason, if we can carry on with the same batting order like KL and Yashasvi to open, Rohit could come in at three, and Shubman could come in at five. If Rohit wants to open, KL should bat at No. 3. Nothing later than that. I think he has to bat top of the order because it suits his game really well. I hope we don't tinker around with that," Pujara told ESPNCricinfo on Thursday.
Bhuvneshwar Bid Farewell to SRH After '11 Incredible Years'
Bhuvneshvar featured in the capped bowlers list on the second day of the IPL 2025 Auction as he went to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 10.75 crore. He is going back to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for RCB, the franchise he represented during the 2009 and 2010 campaigns.
PCB Says It's Unlikely for Pakistan to Play in India Without Reciprocal Visit
"Our stance is very clear," Naqvi said during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium. "I promise we'll do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I'm constantly in touch with the ICC chairman and my team is talking to them constantly. We're still clear in our stance that it's not acceptable that we play cricket in India, and they don't play cricket here. Whatever will happen, will happen on the basis of equality. We've told the ICC very clearly, and what happens next we'll let you know."
BGT 2024-25: Gavaskar Says Kohli Was Completely Relaxed When He Came to Bat in Second Innings
On the third day of the Perth Stadium match, Kohli feasted on an Australian bowling line-up exhausted to bring up his seventh Test hundred on Australian soil and level with Walter Hammond in a list of most hundreds by touring players in the longer form of the game led by Jack Hobbs' nine hundreds.
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