Former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar have expressed their opinions on Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood's comment about the team's performance in the first match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. While Gilchrist wondered about a possible divide in the team, Gavaskar used the comment to highlight panic in the Australian ranks. This has caused a stir within the cricket fraternity, with former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson accusing Gavaskar of using his media platform to create distractions and annoy the Australian team.
The third day of the third test between India and Australia was interrupted by rain, halting India's batting at a precarious 48 for four. Skipper Pat Cummins took the prized wicket of Rishabh Pant after lunch, while Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood took three wickets in the morning session. With the series tied at 1-1, the rain interruptions have added to the challenges for both teams in this highly anticipated test match.
Having missed the second Test due to injury, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is optimistic about his return in the third Test against India. He has ticked off a few boxes in his recovery and hopes to bowl spells on the fourth day of the ongoing Test match to assess his fitness. Meanwhile, 35-year-old speedster Scott Boland, who replaced Hazlewood, proved his selection by taking two crucial wickets in the first innings.
Sidelined due to a side strain, Hazlewood remained hopeful for a third Test comeback and states that his recovery has been progressing well. While Australia has suffered in terms of bowling strength in the absence of Hazlewood during the ongoing Adelaide Test, his presence could have turned the tide in their favor. India has been skittled out for 180 in their first innings with Mitchell Starc achieving figures of 6/48.
Adam Gilchrist, former Australian wicketkeeper and renowned commentator, shared his thoughts on Rohit Sharma's controversial lbw dismissal during the second Test between India and Australia. Despite being away from the first Test due to family commitments, Rohit Sharma's performance on the ground was lackluster as he could only manage a mere three runs before being caught out by Scott Boland. Gilchrist expressed that although Boland's inclusion in the playing XI as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood may be beneficial, one can't help but wonder if Hazlewood's absence was a factor in the dismissal. The Indian team struggled in the match, with a current score of 82/4 at the dinner break, making fans anticipate for a possible comeback in the next session.
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he will be batting in the middle order in the upcoming second Test against Australia, while KL Rahul will open the batting. This puts an end to speculation that Rohit would replace Rahul as opener after he missed the first Test due to family commitments. Meanwhile, Australia captain Pat Cummins has dismissed rumours of disharmony within the team following a comment made by Josh Hazlewood during the Perth Test.
The second Test match of the iconic Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is all set to kick off on Friday at the Adelaide Oval. After India's convincing win in the series opener, Pat Cummins and his team will be looking to bounce back and level the series. On the other hand, a win for India will not only give them a 2-0 lead in the series but also increase their chances of securing a historic hat-trick of series wins on Australian soil. Both teams are expected to make a few changes in their playing XI for the much-anticipated match.
The first day of the two-day tour match between Prime Minister's XI and India has been called off due to incessant rain. Australia has also suffered a major setback, with pace bowler Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the second Test against India due to injury. The 50-over game will now be played tomorrow instead.
Australian quick bowler Scott Boland has been called up to replace the injured Josh Hazlewood for the second Test against India in Adelaide. This will be Boland's second Test appearance, as he joins forces with Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins in the pace attack. Hazlewood suffered a side strain and will be unable to feature in the upcoming game.
After former players raised concerns about potential divisions within the Australian cricket team, captain Pat Cummins defended his struggling batting unit and refuted any claims of a split between batters and bowlers. The speculation started when Josh Hazlewood commented on the team's approach during a recent loss, but Cummins assured that the team is a tight-knit unit that has each other's support. Experts such as Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan also weighed in on the situation, with Gilchrist expressing his disbelief at the possibility of a divided change room.