The FIFA World Cup 2022 begins on November 20. In this 10-day period, every team is expected to take their flights to Qatar to get acclimatized to the conditions in the Middle-Eastern country. Qatar will be the host and will also be participating in the tournament. Firm favorite Argentina is supposed to show up in a while. They will be led by their legendary captain, Lionel Messi. Here is a look at the probable squad for Argentina and other details:&nbsp;



<h2>Argentina Probable Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



Manager: Lionel Scaloni&nbsp;



Forwards:&nbsp;Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Angel Di Maria (Juventus) (Subject to fitness), Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain),&nbsp;Julian Alvarez (Manchester City), Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina), Paulo Dybala (Roma), Angel Correa (Atletico Madrid) (Subject to Fitness)&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/11/Lisandro-martinez-min-1024x683.jpg" alt="FIFA World Cup 2022" class="wp-image-97380"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lisandro will be a key player for Argentina. IMG SRC: Argentina football. </figcaption></figure>



Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton and Hove Albion),&nbsp;Leandro Paredes (Juventus), Giovani Lo Celso (Villarreal), Rodrigo de Paul (Atletico Madrid), Guido Rodriguez (Betis), Alejandro Gomez (Sevilla), Enzo Fernandez (Benfica)&nbsp;



Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United),&nbsp;Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), German Pezzella (Betis), Marcos Acuna (Sevilla), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Juan Foyth (Villarreal)&nbsp;



Goalkeepers: Geronimo Rulli, Emiliano Martinez, Franco Armani&nbsp;



<h2>FIFA World Cup 2022: Key Players for Argentina:&nbsp;</h2>



Lionel Messi:&nbsp;



Lionel Messi is the driving force for this team. The men in the blue and white stripes look up to Messi as their idol. The entire Argentinian team has huge respect for one of the greatest players of all time. But Lionel will have to carry this team. He has been exceptional in the past two FIFA World Cups and will have to carry a similar form into the FIFA World Cup 2022. His skills require no description. Over the past 17 years, he has left the footballing world perplexed and awestruck by the sheer skill that he possesses. He will be very keen to lift the trophy with Argentina. His best performance with the team was in the year 2014 when Argentina managed to reach the finals. &nbsp;



Lisandro Martinez: &nbsp;



With all the hype around his name, Lisandro Martinez is expected to be the center-back for Argentina. It is a very priced position. Javier Mascherano did the job for the blues over the last few years. Those are very big shoes to fill. With that being said, Lisandro at the age of 23 has great skill. His skill in aerial duals is elite. He can also make some of the best interceptions. He has additional pace which makes him a brutal defender. &nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/11/Angel-Di-Maria-min-1024x576.jpg" alt="FIFA World Cup 2022" class="wp-image-97381"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The absence of Angel Di Maria will cost the men in blue and white! IMG SRC: Argentine football. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Predictions:&nbsp;</h2>



The Argentina team is expected to make it to the semi-finals if all the things fall in place and all the players play to their potential. The squad has immense depth. The only team that comes close to Argentina in terms of squad depth is France. Argentina also has&nbsp;the form on their side as the team is on a winning streak for their past 32 games. &nbsp;



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To know more go to the <a href="https://www.afa.com.ar/es/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.afa.com.ar/es/" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website of Argentine Football.</a> &nbsp;

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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the most celebrated cricket rivalries between two of the best teams. The first-ever BGT trophy between India and Australia took place in 1996/97. Since then, these two teams have produced some high-voltage clashes. The batting conditions in both nations are totally different.
In Australia, you get bounce and pace, while in India, there is spin and grip for spinners. That is why it takes a lot to perform as a batter. But there have been some legendary batters who have been part of these battles and have registered many match-winning centuries. Below, we will talk about the top five batters with the most centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) history.
<h2>Top five batters with most hundreds in Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)</h2>
5. Michael Clarke
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has the highest individual score in the BGT history. He is the only batter with a triple hundred in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Clarke has played 22 tests overall and scored 2049 runs at an average of 53.92 with a best of 329. He has scored seven hundreds and six half-centuries.
4. Ricky Ponting 
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting retired with the most test runs and test centuries for his country. In the BGT series, he has played 29 tests and scored 2555 runs at an average of 54.36 with a best of 257. Ponting has 8 centuries and 12 half-centuries.
3. Sachin Tendulkar 
Legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar has been the leading scorer in test cricket against Australia. In the BGT series, he has led India to many wins. Sachin has featured in 34 tests and scored 3262 runs with a best of 241 not out. Sachin has nine centuries and 16 half-centuries.
2. Virat Kohli 
Virat Kohli loves Australia, and he has slammed 17 centuries in his career in his international career. He is one of the leading scorers in BGT for India. Virat has slammed nine centuries in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 27 games. With that he has scored 2102 runs at an average of 47.77 with a best of 186.
1. Steven Smith
Steven Smith is certainly the best Test batter for Australia since the last decade or so. He has been the run machine for India and has slammed ten hundreds against India in tests. He has slammed nine hundreds against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 21 matches. He has also scored 2007 runs at 60.81.

Top 5 batters with most 100s in Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Here we will talk about the top five centurions.

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The ICC World Test Championship final is keeping many excited. India, Australia and South Africa are three of the top contenders to make it into the summit clash of the tournament, which will take place at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London next year. 
South Africa, after their staggering performances in Test cricket, have almost sealed their place in the final of the ICC World Test Championship. They are at the top of the table and just need one win to make it into the final of the Test Championship. 
With the way things are panning out, it's fair to say that winners of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be taking on South Africa in the final of the ICC World Test Championship. Both India and Australia have a fair chance to reach the final, but it's safe to say that Pat Cummins-led side has a bit more chance. 
Australia are No.2 at the WTC points table, while India is at the No.3 spot. The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is currently levelled at 1-1 and both the teams are currently locking horns with each other in the third match of the series, which is taking place at the Gabba in Brisbane. 
The first day of the Gabba Test was washed out due to rain and there are chances of rain on the other four days as well. If the game gets washed out, then it will be a massive blow for the Indian team in the context of the ICC World Test Championship. 
<h2>How can India qualify for ICC World Test Championship final if Brisbane Test gets washed out </h2>
If the games washed out, it means India and Australia will be sharing points. Then, the road of the Rohit Sharma-led side to reach the final gets tough. To get the direct qualification, they need to then win the remaining two games in Melbourne and Sydney. 
However, if India manages to win one game and draw the other to earn a place in the final, they would want Sri Lanka to win at least one of the two Test matches against Australia. But if they lose one match then things would get tough. 
India would then want Pakistan to win their two-match series against South Africa in January by a margin of 2-0, or for Sri Lanka to defeat Australia by a margin of 2-0.
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The ICC World Test Championship final is keeping many excited. India, Australia and South Africa are three of the top contenders to make it into the summit clash

India's qualification scenario for the World Test Championship final if Brisbane Test gets washed out

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IND vs AUS 3rd Test: The much-awaited third test between India and Australia got underway on Saturday, December 14, at the Gabba in Brisbane. But all the hypes ended as the rain played the spoilsport on Day 1. Only 13.2 overs were bowled on the first day as the rest day was called off due to consistent rain.
As a result, the start time of the remaining four days has also changed to 5:20 AM IST in the morning from 5:50 AM, and a total of 98 overs will be bowled each day to cover up the loss of time this game had on Day 1. But will the game start on scheduled time on Day 2?
What is the forecast for the remaining days? There are a lot of questions among the fans who want another fierce competition between the two. Here we will have a look at the weather update of Day 2 and other remaining days for the Gabba Test.
<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test Weather Update: Here's the forecast at the Gabba, Brisbane</h2>
Day 2: Precipitation of Rain: 20-30%
If we look at the forecast for the second day of the Gabba test, it is not looking good for this game. After a non-stop rain on the opening day, the forecast suggests something similar for the second day with a precipitation of 20-30 percent throughout the scheduled time. That means the wait might be too long for the fans.
Day 3: Precipitation of Rain: 40-50%
The forecast for the third day of the IND vs AUS 3rd Test has even more worrying signs. On Day 3, the forecast suggests 40-50% precipitation of rain throughout the day in Brisbane. That means there are chances that we might see day 3 also called off.
Day 4: Precipitation of Rain: 40-50%
There is no respite for both teams on the fourth day as well because the rain precipitation gets stronger as the game reaches the final two days. The forecast suggests scattered thunderstorms during the scheduled time on the fourth day with the rain precipitation going up to 55-60 percent.
Day 5: Precipitation of Rain: 50-60%
We can only hope for some action, but the weather might have something different for us. The final day of the IND vs AUS 3rd Test is even worse. The final day might see the thundershower as predicted by the forecast with a precipitation of 50-60 percent, which might be enough to call off the game.
Hence, the forecast is not encouraging for the coming days of the IND vs AUS 3rd Test, but we can only hope the weather will improve. But there are more chances that we might see a very short game, or this game might end with no result due to rain.

The first day of the IND vs AUS 3rd test was washed out due to rain. Check out the weather forecast for the coming days of the Gabba test.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Weather Update: Rain to play spoilsport on Day 2; check out the latest forecast for Gabba Test

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India pacer Jasprit Bumrah looked unhappy with his short spell during the Day 1 of the ongoing third Test against Australia. The third game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is underway at the Gabba in Brisbane. 
India won the toss and opted to field first with overcast conditions on the fray. It was expected that the ball would do some talking trouble the batters, especially with the cloud over up. However, that wasn't the case, as conditions didn't favour pacers as was expected at the start of the play. 
India's bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, at the start, was visibly unhappy with the ball that was provided to them. However, it was quite evident why they were unhappy as there wasn't any big movement on the pitch, especially with grass there and overcast conditions. 
This made Jasprit Bumrah lose his cool as well during the fifth over of the match. The fast bowler attempted to alter his length and tried moving the ball. However, nothing was on offer, and the pacer, too, realised that there was no swing on offer, irrespective of the area where he hit the deck. 
This made him pass the message to his teammate as he said: “Nahi ho raha swing, kahin bhi kar (There is no swing no matter where you bowl)," Bumrah was heard over the stump microphone. 
<h2>The opening day of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane was marred by rain</h2>
The opening day of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane was marred by rain. Only 13.2 overs were possible on Day 1 as the rain gods weren't kind, and it poured down heavily, forcing the umpires to call off the entire day. 
Australia openers Usman Khawaja (19*) and Nathan McSweeney (4*) were tested early on by Indian pacers in Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. However, they held their fort and ensured that they took their team off to a decent start. The rain stopped the play in the first session itself before umpires called off the entire day with Australia at 28/0. 
India bowlers now would be hoping that they find big help from the surface on Day 2. Jasprit Bumrah, in particular, would be keen to take early wickets and help his team get to the top of the game in the ongoing game.
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India pacer Jasprit Bumrah looked unhappy with his short spell during the Day 1 of the ongoing third Test against Australia

India's bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, at the start, was visibly unhappy with the ball that was provided to them.

"Nahi ho raha" - Jasprit Bumrah left frustrated with this huge thing in the third IND vs AUS Test

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As concerns over India's pace bowling unit continue in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, veteran Mohammed Shami's inclusion in the squad has not been finalised yet. Active talks are going for making the pacer play in the final two Test-Matches of the five-match series. 
But, the BCCI is not fully confident about the fitness levels of the 34-year-old seamer. When asked whether there are any chances of Shami getting recalled to the Indian squad for the remaining contests versus Australia, Rohit Sharma didn't specify whether the player would join the squad or not. 
The Indian skipper's response was simply that all doors open for Shami to make his much-awaited return to the National setup. The demand for the 34-year-old's inclusion in the squad came after the Men in Blue's poor performance in the Adelaide Pink-Ball Test-Match.
In Adelaide, where the Australian trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland destroyed the Indian Cricket Team with the ball, only Jasprit Bumrah proved to be lone positive for the Rohit Sharma-led team. The duo of Suraj and Harshit Rana didn't have a good game and underperformed. 
Captain Rohit Sharma had earlier confirmed that Shami has suffered a fresh knee injury while playing for Bengal in the ongoing 2024 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. However, it's not clear yet how serious his injury is. The fast-bowler has also played Ranji Trophy matches for Bengal this year. 
Some news reports have also suggested that Rohit and Shami got involved in a heated-arguement regarding a statement given by the former on the pacer's fitness. The Men in Blue will be taking on the Mighty Australians in the third Test-Match at the iconic Gabba Cricket Ground in Brisbane from the 14th of November onwards. The series is currently tied at 1-1 and Rohit Sharma &amp; CO would have to win this upcoming encounter by all means possible if they want to keep their hopes of qualifying for the WTC Final alive.
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Mohammed Shami is bowling well in Domestic Cricket | Image: PTI

Mohammed Shami of India has not been included in the squad for the ongoing BGT 2024 series versus Australia yet despite him proving his fitness in the 2024 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Time is running out and the Indian management will have to take a quick call.

Should Mohammed Shami get included in the squad vs Australia? Team India don't have a trustable bowler and they haven't taken a final call yet

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In what has been the latest development as per the reports in Sports Tak, it is learned that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has accepted the Hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The global body has accepted the demands of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to play the tournament in the two-nation formula. 
It is learned that India games will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Along with this, one semi-final and final will be played in a Gulf country, while the rest of the games are all set to take place in Pakistan, which is the host of the tournament. 
To accept the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has kept a few demands, with the major one being they wanted all the ICC tournaments to be played in a Hybrid model till the next cycle as they claimed that they won't travel to India if they cannot visit Pakistan. 
<h2>India vs Pakistan game in T20 World Cup 2027 will be played in Colombo</h2>
However, to end the feud between BCCI and PCB, ICC has accepted the demand and it is learned that Pakistan won't be travelling to India for the T20 World Cup 2026. The two arch-rivals will be playing each other in the tournament in Colombo as the tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. 
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also demanded an extra share in the revenue. However, the ICC won't be giving them compensation, but they will be given to host the ICC Women's tournament after 2027, as per the reports by the Journalist Vikrant Gupta. 
BCCI and PCB were involved in a massive tussle over the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Indian team didn't agree to visit Pakistan for the tournament, but the PCB, too, didn't agree to host the event outside Pakistan and were pretty strong on their stance. 
However, ICC acted as a mediator and proposed PCB as the hybrid model. The governing body kept some demands. Although BCCI took some time to accept, they finally agreed, and now the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be played in a Hybrid model. 
With the decision related to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 reaching a conclusion, it is expected that the schedule of the tournament will be announced soon.
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In what has been the latest development as per the reports in Sports Tak, it is learned that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has accepted the Hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

To accept the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has kept a few demands

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ICC accepts hybrid model, India games to be played in his venue

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The third match of the five-match Test-Series between Australia and India under the name of 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) will be played at the iconic Gabba Cricket Ground of Brisbane from 14th of December onwards. The series is currently tied at 1-1. In the first match played in Perth, India registered a big win by 265 runs. In the second Test, Australia made a spectacular comeback and defeated India by 10 wickets.
Heading into this highly exciting encounter, both the teams would be looking to take advantage of each other's weaknesses. The Indian Cricket Team had previously defeated the Kangaroos in their previous meeting at this ground and they would be looking to secure their 2nd successive victory at the Gabba Stadium. The Mighty Australians on the other hand were definitely not happy with their defeat at this stadium last time around and they would be looking to settle the score versus the Rohit Sharma-led team. 
<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Pitch-Report of the Gabba Cricket Stadium</h2>
If we talk about the pitch of Brisbane's Gabba Stadium, then fast bowlers have dominated this ground. Batsmen are seen struggling to score runs on a fast and bouncy pitch. The bounce of the pitch is so accurate that batsmen struggle to play their shots freely but once they settle down at the crease, they feel confident in playing shots. A total of 68 Test matches have been played on this ground so far, in which the team batting first won has won in 26 matches, while the team batting later won 27 matches. The average first inning score innings at this ground is 327 runs.
<h2>India vs Australia: Head-2-Head Record in the longest format of the game</h2>
Fierce-rivals Australia and India have squared off versus each other in 109 Test-Cricket matches. Out of these 109 contests, the Men in Blue have reigned supreme on 33 occasions whereas the Kangaroos have secured victories 46 times. 29 matches between the two teams have ended in a draw while one contest ended as a tie.
<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Live-Streaming Details of the contest</h2>
Indian Cricket Teams can tune into the Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1-HD channels to watch the English live telecast of the Gabba Test-Match in the morning. For the Hindi Commentary fans, the match will also be telecasted on the Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 Hindi HD channels. In terms of OTT Streaming, fans can watch the match on the application and website of Disney + Hotstar.
<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Best Dream 11 team option for the Gabba Test-Match</h2>
<h3>Wicketkeeper- Rishabh Pant</h3>
<h3>Batters - Travis Head, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli</h3>
<h3>All-rounders – Nathan McSweeney, Ravi Ashwin, Nitesh Kumar Reddy and Mitchell Marsh</h3>
<h3>Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc</h3>

Jasprit Bumrah of India celebrates the wicket of Australia's Nathan McSweeney | Image: Cricket Australia

Australian bowlers have attacked both the teams with bounce and seam so far and the pitch is expected to have good seam here too. Rohit and Kohli have no shortage of talent, but their form is not supporting them at the moment.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Dream 11 teams, H2H Record, Live-Streaming Details and more

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<div class="default-style">The big test in the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is coming as the two best test sides will come face to face at the iconic venue The Gabba in Brisbane. India outpowered Australia in the first game, and the hosts bounced back brilliantly in the second match to level the series.</div>
<div class="default-style">The series is nicely leveled at 1-1, but the team that wins here will have an upper hand in the series. Both teams have their respective issues that they have to counter in the coming game. For India, they will feel a slight relief as they will be playing with the red ball in the third game.</div>
<div class="default-style">India have only won one out of seven matches played at the Gabba; that is where Australian captain Pat Cummins is confident of his team carrying on the momentum in the third test. He also warned the visitors for the bouncer barrage for the third game.</div>
<h2 class="default-style">IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins warns India of the "bouncer tactics" ahead of the third test at the Gabba</h2>
<div class="default-style">The third test will begin at 5:50 AM IST, and the pitch is likely to have grass on it. Pat Cummins, who bagged 5/57 in the second innings in Adelaide, bounced out Indian batters. The Australian captain is looking to continue that tactic in the third test if required.</div>
<div class="default-style">In a pre-match conference ahead of the third IND vs AUS test, Cummins talked about their plans and the pitch. When asked whether India might see more bouncers from him, he said, "Yes, potentially. It worked out in the Adelaide Test. It's always in the back of your mind as a bit of a Plan B, or if it's looking really uncomfortable and likely to take wickets, maybe it comes with Plan A for some of the batters. So I'm sure we'll give it a shot at some point this Test."</div>
<div class="default-style">Team India struggled with the bat in Adelaide and scored 180 and 175 in two innings of the game. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were dismissed against swing while other Indian batters were bounced out. The Australian captain also hinted about the pitch for the third test.</div>
<div class="default-style">He said, "I looked at it yesterday – it looked like a good wicket, like it has been the last few years. "I looked at it yesterday – it looked like a good wicket." Cummins also confirmed that Australia will make a change in their playing XI, which will be Josh Hazlewood coming in for Scott Boland.</div>

The third test between India and Australia will begin at 5:50 AM IST at the Gabba. Pat Cummins confirms Josh Hazlewood will play the third game in place of Scott Boland.

"Sure we will.."- Pat Cummins' big warning to Team India of "Bouncer Barrage" ahead of the third test at the Gabba

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Young India batter Shubman Gill has issued a warning to Australian bowlers ahead of the third Test between the teams at the Gabba in Brisbane. He claimed that youngsters in the team don't look at who is bowling but are focused on watching the ball. 
The third Test between India and Australia is just a sleep away from now. The third game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be taking place at the Gabba in Brisbane, where India scripted history last time as they breached the fortress of the Pat Cummins-led side. 
The Test series between India and Australia is levelled at 1-1, and going into the match, Shubman Gill will be extremely important. He missed the first game due to a finger injury but made a return to the team in the second match, which was a pink-ball Test. 
Shubman Gill looked like the most settled Indian batter in Adelaide as he played crisp shots in both innings. The batter played decent hands in both the innings and had starts but failed to convert them into big ones. However, he would be looking to change that. 
Shubman Gill now returns to the ground, where he played one of his best Test innings. The batter played a magical innings of 91 runs in the Gabba last time and would want to carry on the same form this time around, too, as India looks to level the series. 
<h2>This generation doesn't think about who's bowling and just looks at the ball - Shubman Gill</h2>
Gill said that they are not afraid of anyone as they focus on the ball. He also revealed the batting plan from Adelaide, saying that they wanted to fire together as a batting group. Speaking to press-conference, he explained: 
"You'll be afraid if you have not won. We have won last time and even in India. This generation doesn't think about who's bowling and just looks at the ball. The discussion was about firing together as a batting group in the first innings after the Adelaide Test." 
<h2>It's about mental fitness - Shubman Gill on challenges in Gabba</h2>
Shubman Gill also talked about the challenge of playing in Gabba, highlighting that one needs to be at 100% both mentally as well as physically. While addressing about the same, he explained: 
"I think the intensity with which games are played here is what makes it challenging. The mental intensity and fitness that's required here. Conditions are challenging, but I think 35 overs till the second new ball, it gets easier to bat. 
"It's about mental fitness. Very nostalgic when we came here again after 2021. Wicket we'll get to know once we play. Looks like a good wicket."
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Young India batter Shubman Gill has issued a warning to Australian bowlers ahead of the third Test between the teams at the Gabba in Brisbane

"You'll be afraid..." - Shubman Gill fires shots to Australian pacers ahead of Brisbane Test

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India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to return to the top order in the next Test against Australia. The third Test game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between the teams is scheduled to take place on Saturday (14th December) at the Gabba in Brisbane. 
As per the reports in the Times of India, it is learned that Rohit Sharma is likely to open the innings in the third Test. The captain of the team sacrificed his opening spot for KL Rahul in the second game but it saw him facing a lot of struggles in the middle order as he failed in both the innings in Adelaid. 
Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test, reportedly was seen practising with the new ball in the nets ahead of the third game. The captain faced all pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep with the new ball. This provides a massive hint that he might open. 
Ahead of the second Test, Rohit Sharma didn't face a new ball in the nets, but now focusing on the new ball means he will be taking his spot back. This also means that KL Rahul will be back in the middle order and will be taking the No.6 spot, the place he was originally slated to bat ahead of the series. 
KL Rahul opened the innings in the absence of Rohit Sharma in the opening game. The batter showed great grit and determination while opening and added 201 runs partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, which is why the captain decided that he shouldn't disturb the opening spot. 
<h2>Rohit Sharma has been struggled to get going in the Tests</h2>
Rohit Sharma, of late, has struggled to get going in the Tests. He failed in the entire home season and also couldn't get going in Adelaide. Many experts have backed the skipper to go back to the top, and it will be a massive opportunity for him to silence all his critics with the bat. 
Sharma, in the last 6 Tests, has scored 142 runs and is under massive pressure. The skipper would want to lead from the front and take his team to win. The Test series between India and Australia stays levelled at 1-1 and both the teams would be keen to take an early lead in the series. 
India won the first Test of the series under the leadership of Jasprit Bumrah. They completed a massive 295-run win at the Optus Stadium in Perth. But after that, Australia made a strong comeback and won the second game of the series by 10 wickets.
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India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to return to the top order in the next Test against Australia.