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Unplayable! Mitchell Starc dismantles Shubman Gill’s middle stump with a perfect ‘banana swing’. Watch | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc delivered a breathtaking ball that left Shubman Gill with no answer, as the Australian pacer uprooted the Indian opener’s middle stump with a perfect ‘banana swing' on the second day of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.India vs Australia: How pink ball is differentThe delivery, which swung sharply, was too good for Gill, who was left helpless as his middle stump was shattered. Starc’s seam movement under the lights once again proved lethal, showcasing his mastery with the pink ball.Gill, who scored 28 off 30 balls with the help of three boundaries, was holding one end under testing circumstances in India's second innings, but Starc came up with an outstanding delivery to give the hosts a crucial breakthrough towards the fag end of Day 2.Earlier in the day, Australia...

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Worrying trend: KL Rahul’s poor practice of throwing away assured starts | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul opened the batting for India yet again and looked really solid for his 64-ball 37 but went on to throw his wicket late in the first session on the opening day of the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide on Friday.Riding on his luck, Rahul had a couple of escapes in the first innings, including a dramatic no-ball dismissal survival but the top-order batter showed nerves of steel against the new ball and a top Aussie bowling attack which made the ball talk.Negating a moving pink cherry, Rahul majorly avoided the deliveries outside off but eventually succumbed trying to do the same.As paceman Mitchell Starc got one to rise a bit extra, Rahul couldn't get his bat away in time and was caught at gully by Nathan McSweeney in the 19th over of the innings.With Rahul's di...

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IND vs AUS: 3 wickets in 16 balls! KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill fall in quick succession | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia paceman Mitchell Starc breathed fire, dismissing star batters KL Rahul and Virat Kohli in consecutive overs while Scott Boland trapped Shubman Gill plumb in front as India were left reeling with three blows in 16 balls, late in the first session on Day 1 of the the second day-night Test in Adelaide on Friday.With around 30 minutes to go for the Tea break, Starc was brought back into the attack by skipper Pat Cummins and he instantly created an impact, getting rid of Rahul fourth ball into his spell.Rahul, who had majorly left the balls outside off during his resilient 64-ball 37 knock, eventually got one that rose a bit extra as it flew off his bat to Nathan McSweeney at gully in the 19th over. It was the third time in the series Starc got the better of Rahul as he end...

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Unlike our first Australia tour, ‘Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill only think about winning matches’: Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Indian captain Rohit Sharma has expressed confidence in the emerging generation of cricketers, highlighting the winning mentality of players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill. He emphasised a significant shift in mindset among these younger players, who focus on winning matches rather than merely figuring out how to score runs in Australia, unlike the previous generation of players."Jaiswal, Pant, and Gill are players of a different generation. When we came to Australia for the first time, we used to think about how to score. We used to add pressure on us but these guys only think about winning matches. Their primary focus is on winning games," he said ahead of the second Test on Thursday. The captain's remarks re...

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Why Rohit Sharma’s decision to open with KL Rahul makes sense | Cricket News – Times of India

KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma (Julian Finney/Getty Images) ) "He (KL Rahul) will open the innings. I will play somewhere in the middle... "Rohit Sharma ended the suspense when he confirmed India's openers for the Adelaide Test vs Australia from December 6. Rahul did a phenomenal job with the bat in both innings of the Perth Test and continued with his good touch during the practice fixture PM XI in Canberra. Even after Rahul's returns with the bat, there was no clarity whether he would continue in the opening position especially after Rohit rejoined the squad after missing the series opener due to the birth of his second child.India vs Australia: Unleash Rohit Sharma in middle orderThe Indian captain, however, chose to stick with the successful combination at top of the order and feels Rahul d...

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Why Rohit Sharma’s decision to play KL Rahul as opener makes sense | Cricket News – Times of India

KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma (Julian Finney/Getty Images) "He (KL Rahul) will open the innings. I will play somewhere in the middle... "Rohit Sharma ended the suspense when he confirmed India's openers for the Adelaide Test vs Australia from December 6. Rahul did a phenomenal job with the bat in both innings of the Perth Test and continued with his good touch during the practice fixture PM XI in Canberra. Even after Rahul's returns with the bat, there was no clarity whether he would continue in the opening position especially after Rohit rejoined the squad after missing the series opener due to the birth of his second child.India vs Australia: Unleash Rohit Sharma in middle orderThe Indian captain, however, chose to stick with the successful combination at top of the order and feels Rahul des...

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India tour of Australia: Border-Gavaskar Trophy second Test in Adelaide: Day-night test in Adelaide on December 6, 2024

Indian squad celebrate the victory in the first Border-Gavaskar Test match against Australia, in Perth. | Photo Credit: ANI It was a weekend of rain and runs for the Indians at Canberra. The warm-up fixture against the Prime Minister’s XI at the Manuka Oval was touted as the ideal base ahead of the second Test in Adelaide from Friday (December 6, 2024). A two-day tussle under lights and against the pink ball was also seen as a lens to understand how players were primed for the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In the end, damp skies washed out Saturday’s play while a kind sun and floodlights at night ensured a Sunday (December 1, 2024) contest with its facade of a limited overs skirmish but one th...

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Playful Shubman Gill teases Rohit Sharma in dugout – WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India skipper Rohit Sharma and opener Shubman Gill were spotted sharing a lighthearted moment in the dugout during the warm-up match against the Prime Minister's XI at Manuka Oval, Canberra. India emerged victorious in the two-day pink-ball warm-up game ahead of the second day-night Test in Adelaide, set to begin on December 6.A video circulating on social media captured Rohit playfully tapping Gill, sparking laughter between the two.WATCH:Following the win over the Prime Minister's XI, Rohit expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting that they met their objectives as a unit.Pacer Harshit Rana's four-wicket haul, coupled with stellar performances from Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, powered Indi...

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‘We got what we wanted as a group’: Rohit Sharma after warm up match in Canberra – Times of India

Rohit Sharma in post match presentation (X Photo) India's cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, expressed satisfaction with his team's performance after their victory against the Prime Ministers' XI in a pink-ball warm-up match. He emphasised that the team achieved their pre-game objectives.The match, held at Canberra's Manuka Oval on Sunday, saw India defeat the Australian Prime Ministers' XI by five wickets. This win was fueled by Harshit Rana's four-wicket haul and strong batting performances from Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.Rohit Sharma acknowledged the crowd's support during the post-match presentation."It was fantastic (the match and the win). We got what we wanted as a group. It was a bit unfortunate that we couldn't play the entire game, but we made the most of ...

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Explained: Why India batted full 46 overs despite chasing down target early against Prime Minister’s XI | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India dished out a brilliant performance to register a comfortable six-wicket victory over Australia Prime Minister's XI in a pink-ball warm up match at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday.After day one of the two-day match was washed out, the game was reduced to a 46-over-a-side contest. India, opting to field first, bowled out the PM XI for 240 in 43.2 overs.The Rohit Sharma-led side then chased down the 241-run target in 42.5 overs, but what surprised everyone was that India continued batting until the very last over.It is worth noting that even after chasing down the target of 241 runs, India batted for an additional 19 balls, as it was a practice match. The team opted to play all 46 overs to ensure they were fully prepared for the upcoming pink-ball Test in Adelaide, starting...

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Pink-Ball Warm-up: Fit-again Shubman Gill, Harshit Rana shine; Rohit Sharma disappoints | Cricket News – Times of India

Shubman Gill (Photo credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: A fit-again Shubman Gill struck a stylish half-century easing concerns over his thumb injury while skipper Rohit Sharma batted at No.4 and fell cheaply, leaving questions over his position and form for the second Test as India eased past Australia Prime Minister's XI in the pink-ball warm-up in Canberra on Sunday. After big-hearted Harshit Rana picked a four-for, restricting PM XI to 240, India chased down the target in 42.5 overs but batted their full quota of allotted 46 overs.As It HappenedExperienced Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah opted for net practice against each other instead of the warm-up game, a tactical decision that prevented the Australian side from gathering data on their performance.Premier spinner R Ashwin, who missed the first ...

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Shubman Gill shines with a half-century in warm-up match – Times of India

Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) Shubman Gill's half-century in the day-night practice match against Australia PM XI at Canberra is a positive sign for India before the day-night second Test. The pink-ball Test in Adelaide begins on December 6th.Gill retired after reaching his fifty, having faced over ten overs. He appeared comfortable against the pink ball under lights, hitting seven boundaries.Gill's return to the nets on Friday indicated recovery from a thumb injury. This injury had sidelined him for the opening match in Perth. India hopes for a fully fit Gill for the crucial number three batting position. This spot is especially important during a five-Test series in Australia.Gill's solid defense provides stability to the innings. He can also shift gears and attack when necessary.The 25-year...

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Rohit Sharma to bat in middle-order for India in pink-ball Test vs Australia in Adelaide? | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Will Rohit Sharma not open and instead bat in the middle-order for India in the upcoming pink-ball in Adelaide? The Indian team management on Sunday gave indications that India skipper might come down the order against Australia in the second Test, starting December 6.Having missed the first Test due to paternity leave, all eyes were on Rohit as to how the 37-year-old would adjust to the Australian conditions ahead of the fast-approaching pink-ball Test in Adelaide. But the opener didn’t come out to bat at the top in the warm-up game against Prime Ministers XI in Canberra.In a surprising move, the team, on Sunday stuck to their Yashasvi Jaiswal-KL Rahul opening combination in the pink-ball warm-up clash.The duo of Jaiswal-Rahul walked out to bat in the twilight phase -- consider...

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30Nov By source belowNo Comments

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Fielding drill: Gill, Nayar’s friendly banter takes a backseat as T Dilip steals the show. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After incessant rains washed out the first day's play of the two-day practice match between India and the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra on Saturday, Shubman Gill engaged in a fun yet fiercely competitive fielding drill along with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.In a video shared by the BCCI on X, Gill and Nayar took on a stump-hitting challenge set up by fielding coach T Dilip, creating a mix of lighthearted fun and competitive spirit.Gill was the first to strike the stump after a few attempts, but it stayed firmly in place. Nayar later hit the mark as well, but the stump refused to move. This prompted Gill to challenge Dilip to take a shot, with Nayar enthusiastically chiming in, "Dikhao, dikhao" (let's see you do it).As Gill quipped, "MasterChef is cooking," Dilip stepped up ...

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29Nov By source belowNo Comments

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Shubman Gill gives update on his fitness | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India batter Shubman Gill, who missed the first Test against Australia in Perth owing to a thumb injury, provided an update on his fitness after returning to nets on Friday ahead of the pink-ball warm-up game against Australian PM's XI starting Saturday."Any ball when it hits the bat, especially in the middle of the bat. The feeling that you get, that's the feeling that I play for. When I got to know about my injury, for the first couple of days, I was quite low, a bit disappointed," Gill said in a video shared by BCCI on their X handle.Gill expressed regret over missing the Perth match, the only venue in Australia where he has yet to play. However, he shared his happiness over the team's dominant performance, outplaying the hosts to secure a commanding 295-run victory."Perth is...

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29Nov By source belowNo Comments

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Team India in Canberra: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma bat despite rain; update on Playing XI and more | Cricket News – Times of India

India batter Shubman Gill in the nets in Canberra. (Image: X/BCCI) On Friday, Indian cricket team held a practice session in Canberra before the warm-up game against the Prime Minister's XI and the second Test versus Australia, which begins on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval.With the day-night Test in the offing, India braced for the pink ball challenge by hitting the nets for the first time since landing in Canberra.Virat Kohli back among the runs with a solid hundred vs Australia in PerthAt the forefront of the focus was Shubman Gill who returned to the nets and showed signs of full recovery from a thumb fracture that had ruled him out of the first Test in Perth. India had won the first Test by 295 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Gill, India's top-order batter, face...

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29Nov By source belowNo Comments

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IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Team India coach tightlipped on Rohit Sharma’s batting position in 2nd Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India will play Australia Prime Minister's XI in a two-day tour match at the Manuka Oval in Canberra starting on Saturday, with the aim of determining their batting lineup for the day-night Test in Adelaide the following week. India have now played four day-night Test matches, and their solitary defeat was four years ago in Adelaide when they were bowled out for 36 before winning the Test series.Border-Gavaskar TrophyThe think tank will have to change the batting order for the match starting on December 6 due to the arrival of Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test because of the birth of his second child, and the anticipated return of a fit-again Shubman Gill.The scheduled openers are Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal, but sinc...

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28Nov By source belowNo Comments

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India vs Australia 2nd Test: Team India lands in Canberra after Perth victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After the stupendous victory in the first Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Indian cricket team landed in Canberra.India A is scheduled to play a two-day warm-up match against Prime Ministers XI at the Manuka Oval in the Australian capital of Canberra from Saturday.The Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared a video on their official X handle in which the Rohit Sharma-led team make their journey from Perth to Canberra.The pink ball warm-up match in Canberra is of utmost importance for India as it will be the only practice game they will get to play ahead of the day-night second Test in Adelaide.And it will be also the first game for captain Rohit Sharma on this trip to Australia as he missed the first Test in Perth due to the birth of his son.Young Devdutt Pad...

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27Nov By source belowNo Comments

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IPL 2025 Captains: From Virat Kohli to Rishabh Pant, who’s leading your favourite team? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the two-day mega auction having concluded in Jeddah, the captains for the IPL 2025 season have been confirmed for most teams, with a few still awaiting official announcements. Here's a look at the captains for IPL 2025:Virat Kohli (RCB): With Faf du Plessis not being retained ahead of the auction, speculation was rife that Virat Kohli will return to lead the side he has been a part of since IPL 2008. And the reports almost got confirmed when Royal Challengers Bangalore did not buy any cricketer with captaincy credentials at the auction.Kohli's return to leadership is seen as both a tactical and emotional move, leveraging his deep connection with the team and fan base. RCB fans are hopeful that his experience and aggressive leadership style can lead the franchise to its firs...

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26Nov By source belowNo Comments

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Shubman Gill doubtful for Adelaide Test too | Cricket News – Times of India

Shubman Gill. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: India's No 3 batter Shubman Gill, who sustained a finger injury while fielding in the slips during match simulation in the build-up to the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth which India won by 295 runs on Monday, is "doubtful" for the second Test too, TOI has learnt.Gill is likely to miss the two-day practice match at Canberra, which will start from Saturday. The second Test will begin in Adelaide from December 6."Gill was advised a 10-14 day rest by the medical specialist after suffering that injury. He won't play in the practice match on the weekend, and is doubtful at the moment for the second Test too. Let's see how much his injury has healed, how his finger feels. Even after it has healed, he'll need some quality practice before playing...

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26Nov By source belowNo Comments

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Yashasvi Jaiswal’s opening partner: KL Rahul or Rohit Sharma? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young Devdutt Padikkal will be replaced by returning captain Rohit Sharma in the Indian playing XI for the second Test in Adelaide, but everyone will be intrigued by KL Rahul's batting position in the pink ball warm-up match in Canberra. Rahul might be positioned at number three instead of Padikkal, depending on whether the injured Shubman Gill recovers in time for the game. Border-Gavaskar TrophyHowever, there is a school of thought that suggests Rohit batting in the middle order, ideally at number five or six, could benefit the squad.Due to Rohit's unavailability for the first Test match in Perth, Rahul was viewed more as a temporary opener.However, with runs of 26 and 77 in both innings at Optus Stadium, he has been the most compact of all Indian batsmen.Rahul has settled wel...

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Parthiv Patel on why Jos Buttler is the ‘perfect fit’ for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans assistant and batting coach Parthiv Patel expressed his delight after the 2022 IPL champions secured England's ODI and T20I captain Jos Buttler during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Gujarat Titans spent a staggering Rs 15.75 crore to acquire Buttler on Sunday, and Parthiv believes the explosive wicketkeeper-batter is the perfect fit for multiple roles within the team.Buttler, known for his blistering opening performances in T20s and exceptional wicketkeeping skills, also captained England to their 2022 T20 World Cup triumph."We have just picked the squad. We have not finalised the playing eleven yet. Jos Buttler brings a lot of experience. He has played many IPL games, and that was the idea behind bringing him in,” Parthiv told TimesofIndia.com in a virtual press conf...

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I hope I can make it count: Devdutt Padikkal ahead of 1st Test against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Devdutt Padikkal during a practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal, who was on tour with the India A side for two four-day matches, was asked to stay back as a batting backup by the BCCI due to the absence of captain Rohit Sharma and No. 3 bat Shumban Gill (fractured finger) from the opening Test match against Australia.In lieu of Rohit, Padikkal will be included in the 18-man squad for the opening Test match at Perth's Opus Stadium. A source claims that Padikkal will probably bat at number three.Border-Gavaskar TrophyAhead of the first Test against Australia, the BCCI shared a video on their official X handle where the left-handed Padikkal shared his experience and excitement of training with t...

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