India has selected talented all-rounder Tanush Kotian to join their squad for the fourth and fifth tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 series. The series is currently tied 1-1 with India winning in Perth and Australia responding with a victory in Adelaide. The action now moves to Melbourne and Sydney for the final two tests. Kotian, who has had a successful season with Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, will replace R Ashwin in the squad as he joins the team in Melbourne on Tuesday. This will be his first appearance in the Indian Test squad.
India's test captain Rohit Sharma reveals that teammate Ravichandran Ashwin had informed him of his intention to retire from international cricket, but was convinced to delay it until after the Adelaide test. Rohit emphasizes the importance of respecting Ashwin's personal decision and provides support for the offspinner's long and successful career. Despite taking no questions from the media, Ashwin's retirement solidifies his place as one of India's greatest cricketers, with the highest number of player-of-the-series awards shared with Muttiah Muralitharan.
Senior Indian off-spinner Ravi Ashwin has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket following the conclusion of the third test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Gabba. The 38-year-old conveyed his decision to captain Rohit Sharma during the Perth test, but Sharma convinced him to wait for the pink-ball test in Adelaide, which Ashwin played. After being dropped for the Gabba test, Ashwin broke the news of his retirement during the post-match press conference, saying that he is proud to be a part of the "OGs" in the Indian dressing room.
After Virat Kohli's dismissal on yet another offside-off delivery, the question of who India's batting coach is has been brought up by former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar. The Indian batters, still struggling since the nightmare of Adelaide, faced the heat of Mitchell Starc's fierce pace attack yet again in the ongoing Test series in Australia. Starc's impressive scalps included Indian youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, making it clear that Australia's bowling strategy has been well-researched and executed.
During the second day of the Gabba Test between Australia and India, former English cricketer Isa Guha, who was commentating for Fox Cricket, used a racial slur for Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah, comparing him to a "primate". This incident has drawn comparisons to the Monkeygate scandal of 2008, where India and Australia were involved in a heated battle over racial slurs. Meanwhile, in the ongoing Test, Australia's Travis Head and Steve Smith scored centuries, while India's morale took a hit after yesterday's dismal performance in Adelaide.
Mitchell Marsh, part of the Australian cricket team, stated that the team is not focusing on India's recent victory at Gabba and is instead putting their efforts into adapting and bouncing back like they did in Adelaide. Marsh also addressed his own fitness concerns and plans to contribute to the team's bowling efforts. Despite Steve Smith's struggles, Marsh does not believe in giving him unsolicited advice.
Rain played a major role on the first day of the third Test match between Australia and India in Brisbane, with only 13.2 overs being bowled. The hosts, led by openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney, were able to score 28 runs without losing a wicket before the day's play was called off due to the weather. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with Australia winning the day-night Test in Adelaide and India winning the first game in Perth. India will have to win at least two of the remaining three Tests to qualify for the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
The iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane will host the third Test match between Australia and India in the ongoing series. India will be looking for redemption after their crushing defeat in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. This article delves into India's record at The Gabba, which includes their first ever victory in 2021, and Australia's impressive track record at the venue in the past 93 years.
After making his debut in Perth, Nathan McSweeney had a tough time facing India's fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. But the Australian opener is enjoying the challenge and is hoping to continue his success against Bumrah in the third Test at Brisbane. Despite getting trapped lbw twice, McSweeney showed resilience and played a crucial role in Australia's series-levelling win in Adelaide. The 25-year-old is looking forward to using his knowledge of playing on the Gabba pitch, known for its true bounce, to showcase his skills and hopefully score big in the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
After South Africa's convincing win over Sri Lanka in the second Test at Gqeberha, India's chances of making it to the ICC World Test Championship Final for the third time in a row have been greatly reduced. This win has propelled South Africa to the top of the WTC Final standings, pushing India down to third place. Australia's 10-wicket win against India in the second Test in Adelaide has put them in second place, making the race for the WTC Final even more intense.