The Indian batting lineup crumbled against Australian pace attack, ultimately ending up with a paltry score of 180 runs on Day 1 of IND vs AUS 2nd Test. After Yashasvi Jaiswal's quick dismissal, the Indians seemed to have settled in with a strong partnership between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. However, Mitchell Starc broke through and quickly dismantled the lineup, with only Nitish Kumar Reddy putting up a brave fight towards the end.
In the ongoing AUS vs IND 1st Test match in Perth, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's poor performance continued as he dropped a crucial catch of Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1. After scoring just 5 runs with the bat, Kohli's dropped catch added to the team's struggles against Australia. Despite the disappointment, Kohli showed great sportsmanship by gesturing that he did not take the catch.
India A showed their dominance on Day 2 of the unofficial test against Australia A, with a strong performance by the bowling team. Mukesh Kumar and Prasidh Krishna led the attack, taking crucial wickets and limiting Australia A to 84/5. Khaleel Ahmed also contributed with an early strike, helping India A take a strong lead. India A ended the day with a lead of 107 runs, with Australia A struggling at 84/5.
Australia's Nathan McSweeney showcased his batting prowess in the first unofficial Test against India A, leading his team to a comfortable victory. In a thrilling match filled with close calls and tight plays, McSweeney's innings proved to be the deciding factor, cementing his spot as one of the top talents on the Australian team. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting match between two talented young teams.
The highly anticipated player retention announcements for the 2025 IPL season have finally been made, causing a stir among fans and analysts alike. Some of the biggest names in cricket, including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah, are set to be retained by their respective teams, while others may be released. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and expert analysis on team strategies and potential changes.
The Australian U-19 team took down India in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup, handing the Men in Blue their third consecutive loss in final matches. Despite efforts from Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek, India struggled against Australia's disciplined bowling attack, with 7 batters dismissed for single digits. Australia's Harjas Singh and Oliver Peake led the team to a score of 253/7, the highest in U-19 World Cup finals. Stay tuned for live scores and updates on IND vs AUS.