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Rohit Sharma hasn’t been doing well in Test cricket lately, especially after a disappointing match in Adelaide. Cricket legends Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar suggested he should move back to opening the batting for the third Test against Australia. However, former cricketer Dodda Ganesh disagreed, saying it would be a big mistake since Rohit is already low on confidence.

In the past match, Rohit scored just 3 and 6 runs, while KL Rahul did great as an opener. With Rohit struggling to score runs—he has only made 142 runs in 12 innings with just one half-century this year—there are doubts about his performance. Some believe it might be time to think about replacing him in the team. Former Australian player Kerry O’Keeffe said that while Rohit will likely stay in the lineup as the captain, they should consider having a backup plan.

India faced a tough defeat against Australia, losing by 10 wickets in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy held in Adelaide. It was a day-night match with a pink ball, and Australia showed their strength. Travis Head was named Player of the Match for his fantastic century. He scored 140 runs off just 141 balls, hitting 17 fours and 4 sixes.

India struggled in their first innings, scoring only 180 runs. After that, Australia scored 337 runs, with Marnus Labuschagne contributing 64 runs. During the match, Siraj bowled a great yorker to get Travis Head out, but instead of celebrating nicely, Siraj tried to show off, which led to an argument between him and Head. Head said something back to Siraj, and they had a heated moment.

As Head walked off the field after his innings, the crowd cheered for him while booing Siraj. Cricket legend Kris Srikkanth criticized Siraj for his reaction, saying he should give credit to Head for his brilliant performance instead of trying to celebrate his wicket. “Siraj acted like he got Head out for just 10 runs when he actually scored 140. It’s madness!” Srikkanth added.

In their second innings, India struggled again and got bowled out for 175, setting Australia a tiny target of just 19 runs. Australia chased it down easily, ending at 19 runs without losing a wicket. Both players were seen arguing but later claimed it was just a misunderstanding.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a talented young cricketer from India. He recently played well in the U-19 Asia Cup held in the UAE and scored 176 runs in five games. He hit two amazing fifties, including a fantastic 76 not out against the UAE, which helped India reach the semifinals. In the semifinal match, he hit five sixes and six fours, earning him the Player of the Match title in India’s victory.

However, some people are questioning his age. Former Pakistan cricketer Junaid Khan shared a video of Suryavanshi’s performance and wondered if a 13-year-old could really hit such long sixes.

Suryavanshi made history last month when he became the youngest player ever sold in an IPL auction, bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.10 crore. After this achievement, rumors started that he might actually be 15 years old instead of 13. But his father defended him, saying that Vaibhav had his age checked with a BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) bone test when he was just 8. He also stated, “We are not scared. He can take another age test if needed.”

In March 2025, Suryavanshi will join the Rajasthan Royals, playing alongside famous players like Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal, and will be coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid.

Bengaluru – Mohammed Shami played a fantastic game for Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, helping his team reach the quarterfinals! Shami scored 32 runs in just 17 balls and bowled really well, allowing Bengal to win against Chandigarh by just three runs. This match took place on Monday.

Shami, who is 34 years old, has been playing a lot lately, with eight T20 games in just 16 days. After a shaky start, his batting helped Bengal climb from 114 for 8 to a final score of 159 for 9. He hit two sixes and three fours, making crucial runs with Sayan Ghosh at the end.

Ghosh then bowled strongly in the final over, playing a big part in stopping Chandigarh from chasing down the score, which ended at 156 for 9.

Shami looked fit and sharp while bowling. He took a wicket early by catching Arsalan Z Khan and bowled three overs, giving away only 11 runs—except for one big hit by Manan Vohra. His speed was good, throwing some balls at 139 km/h.

Overall, Shami has played nine domestic games—one in the Ranji Trophy and eight in T20 matches—taking 16 wickets over 64 overs.

Many are asking if Shami is ready for Test matches. Although he is doing well in T20s, playing in Test matches is much harder since he would need to bowl longer spells and field for more hours. There are talks among selectors about bringing him back when he feels fully fit. However, Shami has told the doctors that he feels a little swelling in his knee after games, which is something to keep an eye on before he returns to test cricket.

In a thrilling cricket match, Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide. One of the most talked-about moments was a heated exchange between Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian batsman Travis Head.

During the game, Siraj bowled a brilliant yorker to get Head out but celebrated a bit too excitedly, which upset Head. They both exchanged some heated words, adding excitement to the match. While some people criticized Siraj for his actions, Australia’s bowler Josh Hazlewood stepped in to defend him.

Hazlewood, who has played alongside Siraj in the IPL, said that Siraj is very passionate and brings energy to the game. He compared him to Virat Kohli, saying both players wear their hearts on their sleeves and enjoy getting the crowd riled up. Hazlewood mentioned, “Siraj bowls great spells, and it’s nice to see his character on the field.”

Later on, when Siraj went in to bat, he and Head were seen talking in a friendlier way, which made fans happy to see the tension ease. Fans hope the rivalry stays exciting without becoming too intense.

Unfortunately for Australia, Hazlewood missed the Adelaide Test due to a small injury but is expected to return for the next match in Brisbane. This is good news for Australia, but it could be a challenge for India as they try to bounce back after their loss.

Wellington, New Zealand – The New Zealand women’s cricket team has some great news! Ben Sawyer, their coach, has signed a contract to stay on for two more years. This means he will guide the team, known as the White Ferns, until December 2026. Sawyer helped New Zealand win their very first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE last October, which was a huge achievement.

As an Australian, Sawyer will lead New Zealand in important tournaments coming up, like the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India next year and defending their T20 World Cup title in England in 2026.

Sophie Devine, the captain of the team, is really happy about Sawyer’s continued support. “I’m stoked that Ben is staying with us,” she said. “He has done amazing work for the White Ferns and women’s cricket in New Zealand. The team is in a great place now, so having him for another two years will help us a lot.”

Next up for Sawyer and the White Ferns is a three-match One Day International series against Australia. The team is currently sixth in the ICC Women’s Championship standings and needs strong performances to automatically qualify for the 50-over World Cup in India next year.

During the last Women’s T20 World Cup, Sophie Devine scored 114 runs, with her best score being 57 against India. In the final match against South Africa, New Zealand batted first and scored 158 runs. Amelia Kerr and Brooke Halliday had a big partnership to help the team recover after a few quick wickets.

In the chase for 159 runs, South Africa struggled and ended up scoring only 126 runs. Amelia Kerr and Rosemary Mair took important wickets, with Kerr winning the ‘Player of the Match’ for her excellent performance with both bat and ball.

Melbourne, Australia: Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is hopeful about his fitness before the third Test against India at the famous Gabba stadium in Brisbane. Hazlewood has been dealing with a side strain, which kept him out of the game when Australia won the second Test in Adelaide by 10 wickets, tying the five-match series at 1-1. This win has given the team a boost in their chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship Final next year.

Hazlewood, who took four wickets in the first Test in Perth, worked hard on his fitness in Adelaide on Monday. He hopes to play in the upcoming Test if he doesn’t feel any pain in the next couple of days. “It really depends on how I feel in the 24 hours after my workout,” Hazlewood said, adding, “It’s important to cool down and then see how my body reacts before deciding if I can play again.”

If Hazlewood returns, Scott Boland may have to sit out, even though he played well in Adelaide. Both bowlers will head to Brisbane for the test match, where Australia hopes to improve their recent record. They have lost two out of the last four Tests held at the Gabba, including a match against India. Hazlewood believes that if the team adjusts quickly to playing with a red ball instead of a pink one, they will do well. “We usually play well in Brisbane. The last match was with a pink ball, but the red ball suits us better,” he explained.

In the second Test, India elected to bat first but struggled against the moving pink ball and fast bowler Mitchell Starc. They managed just 180 runs, with only a few partnerships standing out. Australian captain Pat Cummins and Boland took crucial wickets.

In their first innings, Australia put together a strong performance, with Travis Head scoring 140 runs. This helped them get to a total of 337 runs, giving them a lead of 157 runs.

In the second innings, India faced more challenges as their star players failed to perform. They ended the day at 128 for 5 wickets. The next day didn’t go better for India, who got bowled out for just 175 runs, with Australia needing only 19 runs to win. Cummins took five wickets, while Boland and Starc chipped in as well.

With a target of just 19 runs, Khawaja and McSweeney quickly scored the runs in just 3.2 overs, giving Australia a comfortable win.

Whenever India and Australia play Test cricket, there’s a good chance that tensions might rise. The first big clash in this ongoing series is between Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian batter Travis Head. After their recent match, the captains—Pat Cummins from Australia and Rohit Sharma from India—were asked about it during a press conference.

Cummins grew frustrated with the questions about Siraj claiming that Head “lied” about what was said during the match. He responded, “I reckon we’ve spoken enough about that,” before leaving the press conference when an Indian reporter asked about the incident.

Here’s how it all started: Siraj got Head out after Head scored an impressive 140 runs. India lost the match by 10 wickets, and Australia continued their strong record in pink-ball Tests played in Adelaide. After Head got out, Siraj celebrated, and Head reacted with words of his own.

In a press conference, Head said he told Siraj “well bowled” after getting out, and he was disappointed with Siraj’s response. He mentioned that he was just trying to stand up for himself and that he liked to play the game respectfully.

On the other hand, Siraj strongly disagreed. He said Head didn’t compliment him at all. “It was a tough battle, and when I got him out, I celebrated. He said something to me too,” Siraj explained. He insisted that Head’s claim of saying “well bowled” was not true, adding, “Everyone saw that I didn’t say anything bad to him.”

Harshit Rana is just starting his journey in Test cricket, and he has quickly experienced the ups and downs of the game. In his debut match in Perth, he performed well, taking three important wickets. He got rid of players like Travis Head and Mitchell Starc and even shone in a practice match by taking 4 wickets for 44 runs.

However, things didn’t go as smoothly in his second Test in Adelaide. India struggled, and Harshit found it tough to bowl with the pink ball, allowing Australia to score 86 runs without any wickets from him. As his team prepares for the next match in Brisbane, Harshit’s spot in the team is uncertain. With reports suggesting that Mohammed Shami might return and Akash Deep waiting for a chance, Harshit could find himself out of the lineup.

Throughout this, Harshit remembers the advice from his father, Pradeep Rana, a former athlete. His dad challenged him to bowl really fast: “I want you to bowl at 150 kph. If you can, no one can stop you from playing for India. But if you can only manage 125 kph, even local clubs might not pick you.”

Harshit, only 22 years old, has time on his side to improve his speed and skills, but he knows competition is tough. Other fast bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan also want to play in Test matches. Harshit’s personality shines through his celebrations, but he knows that he must improve his bowling speed to succeed.

India needs a fast bowler who can regularly bowl at least in the 140s to compete well, especially in countries like Australia. Currently, the top three bowlers are Shami, Siraj, and Bumrah, but if any of them struggle, Harshit, Arshdeep, Avesh, or even Yash Dayal, who is also trying to get into the team, may get a chance.

Right now, Harshit is bowling in the late 120s to mid-130s. To succeed in Australia, he’ll need to reach 140-142 kph. The pitch helped him in Perth, but it was different in Adelaide. Brisbane could be Harshit’s last chance to keep his dream of playing Test cricket for India alive.

In Adelaide, Indian cricket player Mohammed Siraj and Australian batsman Travis Head are about to get a “punishment” from the ICC (International Cricket Council) because of a fight during a recent Test match. Reports say that both players were found guilty after a meeting on Monday. However, they will likely only receive a fine or a warning instead of being banned, as they both have good behavior records in the past.

The incident happened on the second day of the match, which Australia won by 10 wickets. Travis Head played really well, scoring 140 runs off 141 balls before Siraj bowled him out. After this, Siraj celebrated aggressively and said something to Head. The crowd in Adelaide booed Siraj because of this.

Head later claimed he only said “well bowled” to Siraj and felt sad about Siraj’s reaction. But Siraj disagreed, claiming Head used bad words against him. “I only celebrated, and he was the one who insulted me. Everyone saw it on TV,” Siraj explained to Star Sports.

Head also admitted he reacted in a way he didn’t like. “There wasn’t any issue before this. I think my reaction was over the top, and I regret how I responded,” he said during a press conference after the game.