The opening match of the Asia Cup 2022, i.e, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan was nothing short of a surprise for we fans and cricket experts. The match saw several incredibly good performances from an underrated Afghanistan side who did extremely well both with the bat and the ball to outplay the Sri Lankans. Here are the player ratings of all players from both teams for this match:-



<h2>Afghanistan</h2>



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<h3>1. Hazratullah Zazai - 8.5</h3>



Hazratullah played a sublime inning of 37 off 28 balls and steered his side to a convincing win.He stayed on till the end and remained on strike till his team reached the target. This he gets an 8.5 out of 10.



<h3>2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz - 9</h3>



With his whirlwind innings of 40 off just 18 balls, he totally demolished all Sri Lankan hopes by getting his team of to a great start. His innings helped his side never lose momentum and reach the target of 106 with ease. This he gets a 9. He was one of the top performers of the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match. 



<h3>3. Ibrahim Zadran - 6.5</h3>



<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibrahim_Zadran">Ibrahim Zadran</a> who got run out at the score of 15 could have certainly remained not out otherwise. His fairly good contribution helped his side get ever so close to the target after the fall of Rahmanullah. He thus gets a 6.5 out of 10.



<h3>4. Najibullah Zadran - 5</h3>



The left-handed didn't really have much to do in the game as he remained not out on 2 as his team reached the target inside 11 overs. He held onto a catch while on the field to dismiss Pathirana. He thus gets a 5.



<h3>5. Karim Janat - 4</h3>



Pretty similar to Zadran, Karim Janat too didn't have to make any significant contributions to his team's emphatic win neither with the bat nor on the field . He thus gets a 4.



<h3>6. Mohammed Nabi - 8</h3>



Afghanistan's captain Mohammed Nabi was absolutely sensational with the ball. His figures of 2-14 overs were amazingly good. Also his incredible bowling changes helped the side chole the opposition. He thus gets an 8.



<h3>7. Rashid Khan - 7</h3>



Rashid Khan was economical with the ball and conceded just 12 runs in his quota of four overs. The fact that he wasn't able to pick any wickets in a match where the opposition team got all out was a sort of surprise though. He thus gets a 7 out of 10.



<h3>8. Azmatullah Omarzai - 4.5</h3>



Omarzai bowled just one over in the match and was hit for 20 runs. The only poor performer for Afghanistan in the match and this he gets a 4.5.



<h3>9. Naveen Ul Haq - 7</h3>



His figures of 1-23 in four overs were good enough and played a minor role in his team's success with the ball. He gets a 7 out of 10.



<h3>10. Mujeeb Ur Rahman - 7.5</h3>



With his mystery of spin, Mujeeb once again was successful in choking the runs and picking wickets in today's game. His spell of 2-24 in 4 overs was crucial for his side to trouble the opposition batters. He gets a 7.5 out of 10.



<h3>11. Fazalhaq Farooqi - 9.5</h3>



With his incredible spell of 3-11 in 3.3 overs, he delivered a match-turning performance with the ball for his team. His brilliance with the ball was the major reason why Afghanistan won the match. He was this rightly adjudged the man of the match and gets a 9.5. He is the undoubted star of this Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match. 



<h2>Sri Lanka</h2>



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<h3>1. Pathum Nissanka - 4</h3>



Nissanka was unlucky enough to be adjudged out wrongly by the umpire. His contribution of 3 runs with the bat wasn't good enough and he gets a 4.



<h3>2. Kushal Mendis - 2.5</h3>



Kushal Mendis was dismissed for just 2 in the first over itself and didn't have any contributions in the field too. He thus gets a 2.5.



<h3>3. Charith Asalanka - 1</h3>



Asalanka was dismissed for a golden duck in the first over itself by Farooqi and gets a 1. He was one of the worst performers of the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match. 



<h3>4. Danushkha Gunathilaka - 5</h3>



Gunathilaka stopped the fall of wickets but still couldn't hold the innings together for long. His innings of 17 were cut short pretty early with his team reeling at 49/4. He thus gets a 5.



<h3>5. Bhanuka Rajapaksha - 6.5</h3>



Rajapaksha was the best batsman for his side in the game with his innings of 38. His getting runs out unfortunately at the wrong time possibly cost his side the game. He gets a 6.5.



<h3>6. Wanindu Hasaranga - 6</h3>



Wanindu failed with the bat after being dismissed just for 2 and picked the wicket of the dangerous looking Rahmanullah Gurbaz. He thus gets a 6.



<h3>7. Dasun Shanaka - 2</h3>



Sri Lanka's skipper was dismissed for a golden duck and didn't have any contributions with the ball as well. His bowling changes and captaincy decisions too seemed rather frail and he gets a 2.



<h3>8. Chamika Karunaratne - 5.5</h3>



He held the innings together and prevented the continuous fall of wickets. His innings of 31 off 38 balls towards the middle phase of the innings helped the team reach the 100-run mark. However, with the ball, he was smashed for 20 runs in his only over of the match. He thus gets a 5.5.



<h3>9. Maheesh Theekshana - 3</h3>



Theekshana was run out without facing delivery and conceded 35 runs in his 4 overs without being able to pick up a single Wicket. He thus gets a 3.



<h3>10. Matheesha Pathirana - 3</h3>



Pathirana scored 5 runs with the bat before being dismissed and was hit for 16 runs in one over of the match that he bowled in. He thus gets a 3.



<h3>11. Dilshan Madushanka - 2</h3>



Dilshan Madushanka couldn't have any significant impact in the game during the only over he bowled in the match in which he conceded 10 runs. He thus gets a 2.



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Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Player ratings

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The Indian tailenders showed a fighting spirit, which helped the visitors end the third test against Australia at the Gabba in a draw. It has left the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at 1-1 with two matches left to play. Now, these two teams will lock horns in the fourth match at the MCG on December 26, which will be the Boxing Day Test.
India were under so much pressure, but the lower order helped India to avoid the follow-on, which made a big effect on the result. Australia made a bold declaration on Day 5, but the rain had something different to offer.
The bad light and rain had the last laugh, and the game ended with a draw. It must be a confidence booster result for the Indians after the way their top order failed in the first innings. This draw has certainly helped India to stay in the race for the World Test Championship 2023-25. But still, the way to the final is very difficult.
<h2>WTC Final 2023-25: Here's how India can qualify for the World Test Championship Final after the Gabba Draw</h2>
India would accept the result of the third test because at one stage they were on the way to losing the game. That would have been the end of roads for Rohit Sharma and his men for the WTC final. But after this draw, India have two more games left in this cycle. They will play two matches against Australia in Melbourne and Sydney.
After this draw, India have retained their third position on the WTC cycle with a percentage of 55.89. South Africa (63.33) are at the top while Australia (58.89) are on the table. The final fight is between these two teams. If India can sneak past Australia in the last two games and win those matches. They will take their percentage to 60.52, and Australia will be out even if they win against Sri Lanka 2-0.
That means India and South Africa will qualify for the WTC final. However, if India win one and draw one, they will jump to the second place above Australia. In that case, India need Sri Lanka to draw one of two tests against Australia.
But if India lose one of two remaining matches, then Sri Lanka beating Australia 2-0 will be the only way for India to reach. Meanwhile, South Africa have two tests against Pakistan. If they win one game, they will qualify. But if they lose both matches, then India need one win against Australia to qualify.
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The third test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane ended in a draw after the rain on the final day of the game. Both teams will now play the fourth match on December 26 at the MCG.

WTC Final Scenario: Here's how India can qualify for the World Test Championship final after the Gabba draw

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Elite Indian off-spinner Ravi Ashwin has officially announced his retirement from International Cricket on Wednesday, 18th of December. The 38-year-old is the second highest wicket-taker of Team India in the longest format of the game and International Cricket as well. 
Ashwin made his Test-debut for the Men in Blue on the 6th of November, 2011 and since his debut, the veteran spinner has gone on to take part in 106 five-day Cricket matches and has dismissed opposition batters 537 times. Only the legendary Anil Kumble (619 wickets) has picked up more wickets for Team India in the longest format of the game. 
The 38-year-old also participated in 41 WTC contests for the Men in Blue and has 195 scalps next to his name, the highest by any player for now. 
The off-spinner's retirement comes at a time when the entire world of Cricket were focussed on the Gabba Test-Match between India and Australia and post the conclusion of that match, Ashwin announced his decision to hang his Cricketing boots. 
He was spotted getting involved in a lengthy chat with former Indian skipper and elite batsman Virat Kohli in the dressing-room during the rain-break after the Tea-Session on the 5th day of the Gabba Test-Match, following which they shared an emotional hug with each other. 
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<h3>"This is my last day as a player of Team India in International Cricket. I still feel that I have a lot to offer as a cricketer and I will be doing that in Club-Level Cricket. So this is my final day as a player in International Cricket. I have had a tremendous amount of fun since my debut in 2011 and I have created a lot of fun and enjoyable memories along side our captain Rohit (Sharma), Virat Kohli and several other team-mates, "Ashwin said in the post match presentation of the Gabba Test-Match. </h3>
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Let us remind you that the veteran off-spinner has announced his retirement from just International Cricket and he will continue to take part in T20 leagues like the IPL and the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). 
Five-time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured the services of Ashwin in the 2025 IPL Mega-Auction and he will be making his much awaited comeback in the yellow jersey of the franchise. It's highly likely that he will be calling time on his Cricket career alongside the legendary MS Dhoni.

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Ace Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin announces his retirement from International Cricket following the conclusion of the Gabba Test

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IND vs AUS Day 5: The last day of the Gabba test and we are heading to a possible draw for this test. The regular stoppage in the game due to rain has eaten up a big chunk of play time resulting in the two innings left in the last day of the test. 
India avoided the follow on the last evening, and this gives them a chance to draw the match or even win it if they outplay Australia on Day 5. Jasprit Bumrah and Akashdeep did the brilliant job with the bat and now they have to perform with the ball. 
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India’s last-wicket pair showed remarkable resilience, adding 47 crucial runs that not only frustrated the Australians but also kept the visitors alive in the contest. Their partnership has made defeat less certain for India and left Australia pondering their next move. With at least 92 overs left in the match, the Aussies face a tricky balancing act if they want to pull off a dramatic victory.
The most likely strategy would be to bat aggressively in the current session, set a challenging target, and then give India two sessions to survive. But Australia will also need to factor in the weather and their stretched bowling resources.
With no Josh Hazlewood available for the second innings and Mitchell Marsh barely bowling, the burden has largely fallen on Starc, Cummins, and Lyon. Overworking their three-man attack could backfire, adding another layer of intrigue to an already fascinating Test match.
The Australian Innings have been started and they are showing intent right from the second over. Jasprit Bumrah, however, just took one ball to get rid of Usman Khawaja. He also sent Labuschagne back for cheap and Akash Deep got McSweeney. This is really going to be an intresting one. 
<h2>IND vs AUS DAY 5 Weather Forecast</h2>
The weather gods have been anything but kind to this Test match. Day 1 was a total washout, with just a few deliveries bowled before the rain took over. Day 2 offered a glimmer of hope with fewer interruptions, but Day 3 brought more frustration, limiting play to just 33 overs. Day 4 followed the same gloomy script, leaving players and fans exasperated.
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Unfortunately, the forecast for Day 5 doesn’t look any brighter. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected throughout the day, with little hope for uninterrupted action. Temperatures are predicted to hover around 26°C, but it’s the 90-100% chance of rain, 90% humidity, and strong 16 km/h southeast winds that might seal the Test’s fate.
With the weather overshadowing the cricket, fans are left to wonder if this match will ever get the chance to reach a fair conclusion.
<h2>The Gabba Pitch Report</h2>
The pitch has held up well compared to the last time these teams played here and looks excellent for batting, with good pace and bounce on offer. At the same time, bowlers like Bumrah, Siraj, and Akash have managed to extract plenty from it, making it a balanced surface. With limited play so far due to weather interruptions, both teams are likely to adopt an aggressive approach, setting up an exciting finish to the match.
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The continuous breaks in the game is really frustrating as two innings are left in the last day of the test match. Though the several stop and play served as favor to the home team, Australia must be hating it now.

India vs Australia 3rd Test is on its last day and both teams would be hoping a result. Weather forecast, however, isn't on the favor and there are going to be stoppages for sure.

[LIVE] IND vs AUS DAY 5 Weather Forecast,  Rain Prediction and The Gabba Pitch report

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A really exciting and interesting Test-Series is taking place currently between fierce-rivals India and Australia. So far two contests have been played in the series and both team have managed to win one match each. The current Gabba Test-Match is facing constant interruptions due to rain. 
But, the Mighty Australians have performed in a much better way in this contest. Especially the duo of Steve Smith and Travis Head have troubled the Indian Team by scoring centuries. With this, a big record of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar is in danger of getting broken. One of Steven Smith or Virat Kohli can go on to break that record. 
<h2>History of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series</h2>
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series which takes place between the Indian Cricket Team and the Australian Cricket Team started in the year 1996. The Little Master of India Sachin Tendulkar took part in this Test-Series between 1996-2013. During this period, he managed to score nine hundreds in 34 encounters, which is the highest number of hundreds scored by any batter in this particular series. 
But now, this record is in danger of getting broken. Australia's Steven Smith and India's Virat Kohli have also scored the same number of tons as Sachin and both of these players have an excellent chance of scripting history.
<h2>Virat Kohli and Steven Smith have scored nine hundreds in the BGT series</h2>
Talking about the legendary Virat Kohli first, he played his first BGT series in 2011 and since then he has gone on to score nine centuries in 27 contests. Steve Smith of Australia on the other hand also has nine hundreds next to his name but he has done it in fewer games i.e. 21 matches. Whoever scores a century first will break the record of Sachin Tendulkar. 
<h2>Two matches are still left to be played in the current series</h2>
Currently, just the third encounter of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is going on. Two matches are still left to be played. That means if everything goes according to the plan, then the duo of Kohli and Smith will have four innings to play in.
Both of them have a great chance of breaking the record of Tendulkar but it remains to be seen who succeeds in getting to the 10 hundreds landmark first. At present, everyone has their eyes set on the Gabba Test-Match as the 5th and the final day of that contest is still pending. However, due to constant rain interruptions, it's looking likely that this fixture is going to end as a draw.

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Virat Kohli of India touches hands with Steve Smith of Australia after Australia won the First Test match between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval on December 19, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images)

Since the inception of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series in 1996, only three batters have managed to score nine hundreds in the history of the series i.e. Sachin Tendulkar, Steven Smith and Virat Kohli. All three of them are tied at nine tons and Kohli & Smith have a excellent chance of surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar

BGT: 2 Players have come close to this great record of Sachin Tendulkar, will the record get broken in this series?

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India captain Rohit Sharma yet again had a dreadful outing with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The skipper was back in the hut for a low score in the third Test against Australia, which is underway at the Gabba in Brisbane. 
Rohit Sharma, who was unbeaten at the stumps on Day 3, resumed the batting on Day 4 and looked confident. The India skipper left the ball pretty well and also played a gorgeous cover drive as well. With the way he batted, it seemed that he would bail the team out of trouble. 
However, this wasn't the case, as Pat Cummins had his number yet again. The India captain, after facing 27 balls, was back in the hut as the Australia skipper found the outside edge of his bat yet, and the skipper had to take the long walk back to the pavilion. 
As he walked back, he looked extremely dejected and had his head down. However, one gesture of his caught the attention of many, and it made many speculate that the captain might announce his retirement from the longest format of the game in the ongoing series as well. 
<h2>Rohit Sharma leaves his gloves lying in front of the dugout</h2>
As Rohit Sharma walked up to the dressing room, he left his gloves lying in front of the dugout. This often is done by players when they are about to announce their retirement. 
Here's the picture of his gloves:
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Rohit Sharma ended with an innings of 10 runs off 27 balls. He has come under a lot of scanner for his poor effort with the bat in the entire Test season. He failed in both series at home against Bangladesh and New Zealand and also hasn't been at his best in the ongoing Test series against Australia. 
Rohit Sharma failed in the Adelaide Test and it was expected he would be back among runs. But that hasn't been the case. The move to get back in the middle order surely isn't working for him, and it remains to be seen what will be his future in the longest format of the game. 
With two more games remaining in the series, Rohit Sharma would want to reply to all the criticism in style. However, if he fails to set the stage on fire, it might be curtains for him in the longest format of the game.
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India captain Rohit Sharma yet again had a dreadful outing with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Rohit Sharma almost confirms his retirement with this gestures

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The Indian Cricket Team is currently in big trouble in the third Test-Match of the ongoing 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus the Australians. While the home side has managed to put up a big 1st inning score of 445 runs on the board, the Men in Blue are struggling out there in the middle, having lost four wickets for a score of just 51 runs. 
Once again, the Rohit Sharma-led team has suffered a top-order collapse. Apart from opening batter KL Rahul, no other player is able to settle down at the crease. The entire responsibility of saving the Gabba Test-Match is lying on the shoulders of skipper Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. 
Meanwhile, wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant is not having a good time in Australia and something has happened to him which had never happened to him before in his Test career. 
<h2>Australian captain Pat Cummins is getting the better of Rishabh Pant</h2>
Australian skipper Pat Cummins has emerged as a big problem for Rishabh Pant on the Cricket field. Notably, the fast bowler has managed to get the better of the Indian wicketkeeper batter on multiple occasions in the current series. Before this, he never succeeded to get the wicket of Pant. 
Talking about their H2H stats before the 2024 BGT series, Pant and Cummins had faced each other on 11 occasions. In these 11 occasions, Rishabh scored 91 runs versus the Aussie pacer and the 31-year-old had not found success in getting Pant out even once. 
But now, things have changed in a drastic manner. In the last five Test innings in which Pant and Cummins have faced each other, the latter had managed to score just 22 runs in 41 deliveries and he has also been dismissed by Cummins on three occasions in the current series. This means that the 27-year-old is becoming is becoming a constant victim of the Aussie skipper. 
<h2>Rishabh Pant's bat has not fired even once in the current BGT series</h2>
In the currently ongoing 2024 Border Gavaskar Trophy series, Rishabh Pant has failed to perform well and his bat has not shown the same kind of fear for which he is well known across the world. 
In the opening Test-Match in Perth, the 27-year-old managed to score 37 runs with the bat in the 1st inning and only a single run in the 2nd inning. Then in the Adelaide Test-Match, he scored 21 runs in the 1st inning and 28 runs in the following one. These scores show that he has not crossed the 50 runs mark even once in the current edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. 
The Southpaw has managed to get off to good starts but he has failed to convert those starts into big knocks. Even in the ongoing Gabba Test-Match, the former Delhi Capitals skipper got dismissed off the bowling of Pat Cummins, managing to score just nine runs in 12 deliveries.
<h2>Rishabh Pant will have to play important knocks if India want to have a chance of winning the series. </h2>
This is the same Rishabh Pant who was batting tremendously well in the home New Zealand Test-Series, but as soon as he arrived in Australia, he has found it hard to score runs. However, Pant still has one inning in the Gabba Test and 2 Test-Matches left in the series where he can turn around his fortunes and India's fortunes as well. 
It remains to be seen how many runs the Southpaw manages to amass for the Men in Blue in the remaining contests. If the Indian Cricket Team want to win their 3rd consecutive BGT series in Australia, then Pant will have to find a way to rediscover his destructive form for which he is known and recognized in the world of Cricket. 

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Elite Indian Wicketkeeper Batsman Rishabh Pant once again failed to get going in the ongoing BGT Test-Series between India and Australia and fell prey to Pat Cummins. The problems of the Men in Blue have increased in the Gabba Test-Match and their chances of winning the match from here are looking very bleak.

Rishabh Pant is struggling to trouble the Aussies with the bat, this bowler has found a way to stop his rampage

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IND vs AUS Day 4: The third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane has been heavily disrupted by frequent rain, turning the match into a stop-start affair. Each time the players stepped onto the field, the rain returned, creating a frustrating masquerade for everyone involved. In the brief spells of play that were possible, things didn’t go India’s way, as they struggled to find their footing under challenging conditions.
Australia resumed their innings in the morning, adding around 40 runs to their overnight total. Alex Carey led the charge on the field, but surprisingly, he opted for a more cautious approach instead of the aggressive batting everyone had anticipated. It was a steady, calculated start rather than the fiery onslaught fans were hoping to see.
India’s innings got off to a poor start as Yashasvi Jaiswal edged his very first ball for four before being caught off his second. The team looked to Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli for some stability, but both departed cheaply, chasing wide deliveries outside off. Frequent rain interruptions only made matters worse, denying the batters a chance to settle into any rhythm.
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The struggles continued when Rishabh Pant nicked one to Mitchell Starc, leaving India in deep trouble at 44/4. The constant breaks in play and relentless Australian bowling kept the Indian lineup under immense pressure.
India find themselves in a deep hole, trailing by a massive 394 runs, and their chances of a comeback in this game seem slim at best. But as grim as their fortunes look on the field, the weather forecast for tomorrow paints an even darker picture. 
Let's take a look at the IND vs AUS DAY 4 Weather Forecast and Rain Possibility in Brisbane:
<h2>IND vs AUS DAY 4 Weather Forecast</h2>
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The weather gods seem far from pleased with this Test match. Day 1 was a complete washout, with just a handful of overs bowled before rain took over. Day 2 offered some respite with fewer interruptions, but Day 3 was another frustrating affair, allowing only 33 overs of play amidst constant stoppages.
The outlook for Day 4 isn’t promising either. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to persist until 2 pm, leaving little hope for uninterrupted action. As the weather continues to dominate the narrative, cricket fans are left wondering if this Test will ever get a fair chance to unfold.
<h3>Rain Prediction </h3>
The day is expected to have a temperature of around 28°C with the rain chances hovering around 70%. The humidity levels of the city would be around 82% and strong winds of over 15KmpH are expected to gust towards North-east.
With rain clouds threatening to take center stage once again, it’s not just India’s batting lineup that needs saving—this entire match hangs by a thread. Australia are in a very strong position and the play of a day can win them this test match while Indian fans would want the rain to play the spoilsport for this test. 
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The outlook for Day 4 isn’t promising. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to persist until 2 pm, leaving little hope for uninterrupted action.

The weather over Brisbane is always said to be the most unpredictable in Australia and frequent rainfalls have played an evil role in the competition till now.

IND vs AUS DAY 4 Weather Forecast and Rain Possibility in Brisbane   

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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was at his hilarious best during the press conference after Day 3 of the ongoing Test against Australia. The third game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between the teams is taking place at the Gabba in Brisbane. 
Jasprit Bumrah attended a press conference after Day 3 of the match after the Indian team had a poor outing with the bat. The team was at the receiving end of dominance by the Australian bowlers as they lost four quick wickets in response to Australia's 445 runs. 
As Jasprit Bumrah entered the media room, he was asked by one of the reporters to give his take on the Indian bowling. He, however, also said to Pacer that he is not the best person to answer, but he can give his verdict. The reporter asked: 
“Hi, Jasprit. What is your assessment of the batting? Although you are not the best person to answer the question, what do you think about the situation of the team, considering the conditions in Gabba?" 
<h2>You should use Google and see who has got the most number of runs in a Test over - Jasprit Bumrah </h2>
However, Jasprit Bumrah came up with a savage response to this. The fast bowler hilarious mocked the reporter for questioning his batting ability. He asked him to Google the record of Most runs in an over in Tests. He said: 
“It's an interesting question. But you are questioning my batting ability? You should use Google and see who has got the most number of runs in a Test over. But, jokes apart. That's another story." 
You can watch the video below: 
For unversed, Jasprit Bumrah holds the record for Most runs in an over in Tests. The India pacer hammered 34 runs against Stuart Broad during an England vs India Test match in Birmingham back in 2022. During that over, he hit where he hit three fours and three sixes during his knock. 
Jasprit Bumrah individually is having a great game with the ball. The pacer has claimed his second fifer in the series as he picked 6 wickets in the first innings, removing Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc. 
Overall, Jasprit Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. In the three games so far in the ongoing series, he has picked 18 wickets and with the way he is going, the number is only expected to rise.
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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was at his hilarious best during the press conference after Day 3 of the ongoing Test against Australia

Watch: "Google my record" - Jasprit Bumrah shuts reporter with his reply

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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla has made a massive statement on issues surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He said their main focus is related to the safety of their players and they cannot send India to Pakistan. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner, and so far, there hasn't been any clarity about where the tournament will be played. This is because BCCI has opted against sending India to Pakistan and has demanded a hybrid model for the tournament. 
But PCB, too, were firm on their stance as they said that they won't be holding the tournament in a hybrid model. This continued for months before the ICC had a meeting, and it was decided that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 would be played in a hybrid model, with ICC offering compensation to PCB. 
PCB has been told to accept the hybrid model, and in compensation for that, they have been told not to visit India for the ICC T20 World 2026. Also, they would be given hosting rights of a Women's tournament after 2027 for accepting the two-nation formula.
<h2>We cannot send them to Pakistan - BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla</h2>
The official statement is yet to come, and amid all this, BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla has delivered his take on the same. He said that they prefer a hybrid model and added that ICC is in talks with PCB, and they hope for an amicable solution. Speaking to PTI, he explained: 
“We [BCCI] prefer a hybrid model. But as the ICC chairman is already looking after it and is in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board, we hope for an amicable solution with both nations [India and Pakistan] agreeing to it without any bitterness." 
Rajiv Shukla was of the opinion that their main focus is on the safety of players, and hence, they won't be sending the team to Pakistan. He concluded by saying that they are looking for a middle ground to sort things out. He explained: 
"The focus is majorly on our players’ safety, and hence we cannot send them to Pakistan. We are looking for a middle ground to sort things out.”
It remains to be seen what will be the final outcome related to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is expected to take place in February-March. If the hybrid model is accepted, India games will be played in UAE along with one semi-final and final.
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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah finally broke the silence on not getting support from pacers in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He was kind to admit that the team is under transition and he is trying to help everyone as they are on the learning curve. 
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been the lone warrior for the team in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler hasn't gotten any support from the others, but despite that, he is making sure he gives his best with the ball and helps his team be at the top. 
Jasprit Bumrah, who is the leading wicket-taker in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, has been right on the money with the ball even in the ongoing match at The Gabba in Brisbane. He was yet again the shining light for the team as he oozed his class with both old and new balls. 
Despite the lack of support, Jasprit Bumrah has been sensational with the ball. The fast bowler has picked his second fifer in the series and claimed six wickets in the innings, removing Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc. 
Jasprit Bumrah took his team off to a flying start with the ball as he picked up two quick wickets. However, he wasn't backed up well by other pacers as Australian batters wreaked havoc across the bowlers and ended up with a massive total of 445 runs on the board. 
<h2>"We don't point fingers. We are going through a transition - Jasprit Bumrah </h2>
Jasprit Bumrah attended the press conference after the Day 3 of the ongoing game. He was asked about not getting support from the other bowlers. Replying to this, he claimed that they don't point fingers at anyone as young bowlers will learn from it. He said: 
"We don't point fingers. We are going through a transition. Not the easiest place to play. I am trying to help, everyone will learn and get better. This is a journey. We have 11 players, we are a new team. All these journeys will help them get better."
Jasprit Bumrah also elaborated on the criticism that the team is facing, saying that he cannot take extra baggage. He wants to give his best with the ball and focus on himself. He said: 
"I cannot take extra baggage I don't take any opinion seriously. I look at myself and answer and give my absolute best. I ask that end of day and I accept the results."
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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah finally broke the silence on not getting support from pacers in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25