Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the first test match against Australia due to the birth of his second child, is set to join the Indian squad on the third day of the Perth test. Jasprit Bumrah will continue to lead the team in Rohit's absence. This news comes after days of speculation about Rohit's arrival in Australia and provides much-needed clarity for the Indian team ahead of what promises to be a highly anticipated series.
Jasprit Bumrah's present-moment awareness and inclination to rely on instincts makes him the perfect replacement for regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. In a vulnerable Indian team facing absences, injuries, and lack of form, Bumrah's relaxed approach and ability to think on his feet could be the way out in the daunting Perth test. His calm demeanour on his first day as captain highlights his natural ability and readiness for the role, something he had previously discussed in an interview.
Amidst doubts surrounding his performance, former Indian captain Virat Kohli impressed with his batting in a match simulation before the 1st Test against Australia. Despite undergoing a scan, Kohli showed no signs of discomfort as he faced the bowlers at WACA Ground in Perth. However, his potential opening partner KL Rahul sustained an injury during the simulation. The Indian team is gearing up for the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar series, starting November 22 at Perth.
Despite a strong performance from the bowlers, the Indian batting lineup struggled yet again, ending day one of the third Test against New Zealand at 86/4. With losses in the previous two Tests, the Indian team is facing the possibility of a 3-0 series defeat. Left-arm spinner Jadeja led the bowling attack with a fifer, but the Indian batters, including captain Rohit Sharma and star player Virat Kohli, fell victim to misfortune and poor timing. However, there is still hope for India as Washington Sundar's four wickets helped restrict New Zealand to 235 runs in their first innings.
India and New Zealand face off in the third and final Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After losing the first two Tests and the series, India hope to salvage some dignity and keep their hopes of the World Test Championship final qualification alive. Jadeja's three quick wickets have put the visitors in a tough spot as they reach 192/6 at the tea break. With India missing the services of Jasprit Bumrah, they will rely on a strong performance from their remaining bowlers while New Zealand will look to maintain their dominance and enforce a whitewash. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will also be hoping to get back the form ahead of the upcoming tour of Australia.
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was forced to sit out for the final Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium due to his ongoing viral illness. Captain Rohit Sharma confirmed this news at the toss, where New Zealand won and elected to bat first. Bumrah's absence leaves a major void in India's bowling department, as they aim for a consolation win in the third and final Test of the series.
Despite being continuously ignored for the Indian squad, former India A captain Abhimanyu Easwaran keeps proving his worth as he hits his fourth successive century in first-class cricket. With an average of 70-plus and over 1000 runs in just 16 innings this year, the 29-year-old is certainly proving to be a strong candidate for the India A team. However, even if he had been selected for the first Test against New Zealand, his opportunities would have been limited due to Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal's performances at the top.
India's opening batters, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, made history as they smashed five world records during the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur. They scored the fastest team fifty in Test cricket history, reaching the mark in just 18 balls. This amazing performance left fans and experts stunned and set a new standard for Test cricket.
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India's national cricket team is dominating the 5th test match against England, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill scoring centuries and leading the team to a strong position. India has scored 129 runs in 30 overs without losing any wickets. The match can be streamed live on the JioCinema app and website.