Indian cricket team's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah commends the team's resilient comeback in the first Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Despite a dismal start with a 150 all-out in the first innings, India's bowling attack led by Bumrah rattled Australia for 104, setting the stage for a commanding win. Bumrah also praises Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive Test debut and Virat Kohli's unbeaten century, as India silences their critics in the series opener. The second Test begins on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval and will be a day-night affair.
Former captain Michael Clarke expresses the need for intense competition in international cricket amidst the growing trend of players sharing the dressing room for league tournaments. He lauds India's success in Australia due to their focus on national pride over camaraderie with opposition players from the IPL. Clarke hopes for Australia also playing with a similar mindset in the 2024 BGT to make it a thrilling series. India looks to bounce back after a recent whitewash, while Australia will be playing their first Test series since the T20 World Cup.
In the first innings of the Perth Test, Indian opener KL Rahul's dismissal on a debatable DRS call caused quite a stir. After being adjudged not out by the umpire, the third umpire overturned the decision without sufficient evidence, leading to disappointment among players and commentators. With the decision having a potential impact on the match's outcome, it highlighted the need for better use of technology in crucial moments of the game.
Australia suffers a loss to Pakistan in the 2nd ODI, with Saim Ayub leading the charge for the visitors. Pat Cummins expresses disappointment with the performance but shifts focus to the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Pakistan's Haris Rauf put on a remarkable bowling display, picking up five wickets and breaking half of Australia's batting lineup. The third and final ODI will determine which team will come out victorious.