On the fourth day of the Brisbane Test, India was struggling to survive as they were six wickets down and still 79 runs away from forcing the Aussies to bat again. However, KL Rahul stood tall and displayed immense composure as the pressure mounted. He was the lone warrior on the field, with a knock of 84 runs before being dismissed by a spectacular catch from Steve Smith. Despite pressure from Australia's Pat Cummins, Rahul was able to weather the storm with confident and composed shot selection, keeping the visitors' hopes alive.
During the third Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the ongoing rain became too much for Australian pacer Mitchell Starc to handle. With the dominant Aussies looking to wrap up the match, Starc was seen visibly frustrated as the ground staff had to bring out the covers yet again. Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their reactions, with some noting how Starc's reaction was relatable to every fan watching the match. However, others pointed out the advantage that the interruptions may be giving to the bowlers over the batters.
The Australian cricket team showed their true dominance as they handed India a humiliating 10-wicket defeat in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Led by captain Pat Cummins' fiery performance and aided by a brilliant display by Mitchell Starc, the Aussies outplayed the Indians in all aspects of the game. With the series now tied 1-1, all eyes are on the upcoming third Test at the Gabba where India will have to regroup and bounce back with a better performance to take the lead once again.
A rare and beautiful orange bird has been spotted on a rural property in New South Wales, Australia, leaving many stunned and wondering if it could possibly be real. The man who captured photos of the bird shared that it has a yellow-orange crest, grey wings, and is larger than a galah but smaller than a cockatoo. While some skeptics argued that the bird must be the result of AI, a bird expert confirmed that it is a rare hybrid between a sulphur-crested cockatoo and a galah, though it is a very rare sighting in the wild.
Team India stun the cricket world as they hand a 295-run defeat to Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Perth. Despite both teams getting bowled out in their first innings, Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul's 201-run partnership put the Aussies in the backseat. Captain Jasprit Bumrah's impressive performance with both bat and ball, along with the return to form of Virat Kohli, led to a dominant victory for India.
The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India is set to commence this Friday. With two star pacers leading their respective teams, this clash at Perth Stadium promises to kick off an action-packed Australian summer. However, India will face a hurdle as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will not play in the first game, leaving Jasprit Bumrah to take on the captaincy role. Meanwhile, Australia is likely to give newcomer Nathan McSweeney his maiden cap as an opener. With the two teams having faced off in a total of 107 test matches, the Aussies hold the lead with 45 wins, while India has 32 wins under their belt. 29 tests have ended in draws, with one being tied. Don't miss this thrilling match at 07:50 AM IST on November 22, 2024, only at the Perth Stadium.
As the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy is about to commence from November 22, the stakes are high for both teams - India and Australia. In a recent press conference, former India cricketer and coach, Ravi Shastri, has revealed Australia's hidden weapon and the pressure will be on Jasprit Bumrah as he leads the Indian team in the first Test. The Aussies are known to attack the leadership of the opposing team and Shastri believes that Bumrah, being the best fast bowler in the world, is up for the challenge. He also expressed confidence in Bumrah's maturity and ability to stick to his strengths as a player despite the added pressure of captaincy.
Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke criticizes the team management for not taking the recent ODI series loss against Pakistan seriously. The Aussies were beaten by the Mohammad Rizwan-led squad by 1-2 in a three-match ODI series. Clarke questions the decision to rest five players, including the captain, as 'non-caring' towards the series. He suggests that players expected to compete in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy should have played the final ODI against Pakistan, noting that their absence would also impact their training. With Australia resting key players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Steve Smith during series decider, Clarke argues that the team management's priorities are misplaced.
As India's fast bowlers prepare for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they will have to step up in the absence of experienced pacer Mohammad Shami. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will lead the pack, while the toss-up will be among the relatively inexperienced Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, and Harshit Rana. Former selector Devan Gandhi believes that Rana should have been a part of the India A team to familiarize himself with the conditions. Meanwhile, former bowling coach Paras Mhambrey believes that backing Siraj is crucial for India's success in Australia. Mhambrey also praises Krishna's ability to generate bounce and has faith in him to perform against the Aussies.
Karstan and Maxine, a millennial couple from Australia, have abandoned the traditional nine to five lifestyle in exchange for a permanent life on the road. In the midst of the Covid pandemic, they donated most of their possessions and purchased a custom-built 4WD camping van, which they call their home. With a growing number of followers on YouTube, the couple documents their travels and takes on the less-traveled routes, showcasing the versatility of their all-terrain vehicle. Despite facing some challenges along the way, Karstan and Maxine are determined to continue their indefinite road trip journey.