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.
In a familiar pattern, Australia's Scott Boland dismissed Virat Kohli with a fourth-stump delivery that pitched slightly short and nipped away, resulting in an edge to the slip-cordon. This mode of dismissal has plagued Kohli in the past, with slips always on the lookout. Despite his attempts to adapt, Kohli's weakness outside off continues to be exploited. Boland had earlier taken the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal, contributing to a top-order collapse for India on day two of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide.
In a thrilling second Test match between Australia and India, Australian bowler Scott Boland edges out Indian captain Virat Kohli for a score of 11, allowing Australia to take control of the game in Adelaide. Despite a valiant effort from Kohli, Boland's delivery proves to be too much for the Indian skipper. This crucial moment is captured in a video clip, adding to the excitement for fans watching the game. Additionally, the article highlights some of the other standout moments from the match, including a fan's interruption with a beer snake. As this is the last Merseyside league derby at Goodison Park, the memories and emotions of the historic venue are also discussed.
In a nail-biting day of the 1st Test between India and Australia, Nitish Kumar Reddy emerged as the hero for the visitors as he bravely fought against the dominant Australian bowlers. With India struggling at 141/8, Reddy took it upon himself to lead the team closer to the 200-run mark. His nonchalant reverse ramp against Scott Boland left the non-striker Jasprit Bumrah beaming with pride. Despite Reddy's impressive knock of 37, India was eventually bowled out for 180 with Mitchell Starc taking six wickets.
In an early test of luck in the highly-anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy, Indian batsman KL Rahul got two reprieves in quick succession during the first Test against Australia in Adelaide. Australian fast bowler Scott Boland seemed to have claimed Rahul's wicket on his first ball of the match, but a no-ball call saved the Indian opener. In the same over, Rahul was also dropped by Usman Khawaja in the slips. However, he was unable to capitalize on the opportunities and was dismissed by Mitchell Starc for 37.
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.
In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia's bowlers proved to be too much for India as they dominated the Indian batsmen in the second test match at the Adelaide Oval. After a promising partnership between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, the Australian pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Scott Boland ran through India's batting order. However, amidst the chaos, Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his fearless approach, smashing the Aussie pacers all around the park and even pulling off a brilliant reverse-scoop six off Scott Boland's delivery. Despite Reddy's efforts, India eventually crumbled to a total of 180, with Starc claiming six wickets and Cummins and Boland taking two each.
In the ongoing day-night test match between India and Australia, all-rounder Nitish Reddy's outstanding counterattack kept India in the game after their batting collapsed. The highlight of his innings was a magnificent reverse-sweep six off Scott Boland at the Adelaide Oval, followed by some amazing hitting in the same over. Reddy's impressive performance has helped India stay competitive in the match so far and provides a glimmer of hope for a turnaround.
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.
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.