IND vs AUS 1st Test News
Ahead of the start of the much-anticipated five-match series, let's take a look at the predicted playing XIs of both India and Australia for the first Test in Perth.
India's cricket team has always been one to generate media frenzy, especially ahead of marquee series like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Mohammed Shami's return to competitive cricket is much anticipated. The last time he was seen in action was during the ODI World Cup final against Australia on November 19, 2023.
Rohit Sharma, one of India’s most pivotal players, will be staying back in India for the birth of his second child, expected in the third week of November.
Bumrah's selection as vice-captain during previous series already marked his ascent into leadership roles.
Ravindra Jadeja and Virat Kohli were spotted attempting viral dance steps of SRK-starrer blockbuster Pathaan’s song ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’ after India vs Australia 1st Test match at VCA stadium in Nagpur.
Indian Test opening batter KL Rahul received wrath of Indian fans on Twitter after he tweeted about the victory over Australia in the first Test to kickstart campaign on a winning note
Following the match, Jadeja responded to Australia's complaints about the pitch, suggesting that they had already formed opinions about the playing surface before they even arrived in India.
Ravichandran Ashwin became only the second Indian bowler to complete 450 Test wickets.
Cummins' team which came to India with nine wins in 10 matches, slumped to a huge defeat, getting bowled for 91 runs in their second innings on the third day of the match on Saturday as Ravichandran Ashwin claimed 5-37.
India now leads the four-match series 1-0. In the second innings, Australia struggled to overcome India's lead of 223 runs.
During a crucial moment in the game, when Ashwin appealed for an LBW decision against Peter Handscomb, the on-field umpire ruled it not out.
Australia batters played pre-determined shots in the first innings and the innings folded for 177. They did not learn much from that debacle and went about in the same manner in the second innings
India has yet to confirm their place in the WTC final for the second time in a row. To secure their spot, they must win at least two of the remaining three matches in the Border-Gavaskar series.
Rohit scored 120 off 212 balls with 15 fours and two sixes.
Ravindra Jadeja had applied a soothing cream on his finger without informing the on-field umpires about it and has paid a price for it as ICC has found him guilty of breaching of code of conduct
R Ashwin was at his brutal best in the 2nd innings of the 1st Test vs Australia as he picked up his 25th five-wicket haul and helped India win the match by an innings and 132 runs
Under-pressure KL Rahul was criticised by former India player Venkatesh Prasad for his low returns in Test cricket. The pacer called India opener 'lucky' for getting many chances as other deserving players wait in the wings.
With couple of fours and 3 sixes, Mohammed Shami stamped his authorit in the middle on Day 3 of 1st Test between India and Australia, scoring important 37 runs for his side
Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes are two of the most prominent all-rounders in Test cricket at present. Both players have made a significant impact with both bat and ball and are considered valuable assets to their respective teams.
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