<p>India VS Australia games are always fun to watch. And the Border-Gavaskar games of the recent past have given us some of the best moments as a cricket fans. We have seen the Indian Cricket team getting wrapped up for 36 and the same Indian team going on to win that very test series. The 2018-2019 India V Australia series was no less. We saw India win a series on Australian soil for the first time ever. Similarly, the Australian team is now coming to India to seek revenge. The India VS Australia series will begin in February. The BCCI has announced the test squad for the first two tests, here is a look at the same:&nbsp;</p>



<h2>India VS Australia 2023, Indian Squad for First Two Tests has Been Announced:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The key pointers from the squad that has been announced for the first two tests are as follows:&nbsp;</p>



<ol start="1">
<li>Ravindra Jadeja is making a comeback to the team for both test matches. &nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<ol start="2">
<li>Jadeja had undergone knee surgery and was in the process of rehabilitation till the last month. But he is expected to be fit and available for both test matches. &nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<ol start="3">
<li>Ishan Kishan has been picked in the absence of Rishabh Pant who has met with an unfortunate accident and is expected to stay out of action for 6 months so he will miss the India VS Australia Test Series.</li>
</ol>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ravindra-Jadeja.jpg" alt="Ravindra Jadeja India VS Australia" class="wp-image-100673" width="700"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jadeja has made a comeback to the squad post his knee surgery.</figcaption></figure>



<ol start="4">
<li>Suryakumar Yadav has got his second test call-up after the India tour of England 2021. He might get an opportunity if KL Rahul keeps wickets and team India plays a pure batter in place of Rishabh Pant. &nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<ol start="5">
<li>In absence of Rishabh, KS Bharat needs to be India?s first-choice keeper considering the wicket-keeping skill and also considering that KS has been dominating the domestic red-ball circuit.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<ol start="6">
<li>Jaydev Unadkat, the veteran left-arm pacer, who made a comeback to red-ball cricket after 12 years is staying with the team.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<ol start="7">
<li>The only 3 pacers included in the squad are Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Umesh Yadav.&nbsp;The India VS Australia series is expected to be spin dominant.</li>
</ol>



<h2>Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav Picked:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Ishan Kishan has been picked and he is expected to be India?s backup keeper in the absence of Rishabh Pant. Here is a look at his domestic stats:&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Stats&nbsp;</td><td>Value&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>48&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Innings&nbsp;</td><td>82&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>2985&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Average&nbsp;</td><td>38.74&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Highest&nbsp;</td><td>273&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ishan Kishan Stats</figcaption></figure>



<p>Suryakumar Yadav has also been picked for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy games. But he will get an opportunity only if KL Rahul intends to take up the gloves and be the stand-in keeper. Here is a look at his domestic stats.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Stats&nbsp;</td><td>Value&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>79&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Innings&nbsp;</td><td>132&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>5549&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Average&nbsp;</td><td>44.75&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Highest&nbsp;</td><td>200&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Suryakumar Yadav Stats</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Indian Squad for India VS Australia Test Series Announced:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Suryakumar-Yadav-1024x683.jpg" alt="Suryakumar Yadav" class="wp-image-100856"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The inclusion of Suryakumar is no surprise as he has shown elite form in the white-ball formats. IMG SRC: ICS.</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Squad:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Shubman Gill, C Pujara, V Kohli, S Iyer, KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Suryakumar Yadav &nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Expected Playing XI:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, KS Bharat/Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj.&nbsp;</p>



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India VS Australia 2023: Indian Squad Announced for the First Two Tests. Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan Included. &nbsp;

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<p>The India VS Australia series is underway. And once again, the Indian pitches are under immense scrutiny. All the cricket pundits and analysts have given their views on the pitches that the Indian curators make. The Australian skipper, Pat Cummins, went on to say that the pitch in Jamatha Nagpur is a ?custom-made? one. India VS Australia games are filled with drama. Basically, they're accusing the Indian cricket team of doctoring the pitch in their favor, but how does a pitch affect the game? Here is a look:&nbsp;</p>



<h2>India VS Australia, Dry Wickets Help the Spin Bowlers:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The accusation was of making Nagpur pitch a dust bowl. But we have seen over the years, that this pitch has had a similar structure. Here is what former Australian skipper, Ricky Ponting had to say about the pitch at Nagpur, ?I expected today's wicket to play like this. I got a look at it like everyone did a few days ago, and that's when all the talk started about the surface. But India's best chance of beating Australia is to prepare for turning wickets. One, because our batsmen will find it difficult, but also because they would think that their spin bowlers are better than Australia's as well.&nbsp;?&nbsp;The India VS Australia games always have such criticism, this is not the first time, that the Indian pitches are the topic of discussion. Pat Cummins and Andrew McDonald have addressed this after the day 1 of the India VS Australia 1st Test. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ravindra-Jadeja-1.jpg" alt="India VS Australia" class="wp-image-101685"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ravindra Jadeja has delivered when it mattered the most. IMG SRC: BCCI.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Dry wickets are structured so that they help the spinners. The ball tends to grip and turn on these wickets. And it expected the bowlers to fly the ball more to extract more turn. These pitches also tend to generate&nbsp;footmarks from the run-up of the pacers. And these footmarks eventually become the point of maximum turn. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>India VS Australia, Green Wickets and Overcast Conditions Help Pacers:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Green wickets and overcast conditions are the most ideal for the pacers. We have seen the test matches in South Africa played on green wickets and those games too ended in a matter of two to two and a half days. But in that case, there was no chatter about the green pitch. In 2018, the Indian cricket team had to drop Ravichandran Ashwin and had to play 5 pacers, including Hardik to get the required pace strength. In that game, the visitors did not accuse the hosts of doctoring but they played like warriors. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Jimmy Anderson is one bowler who has got the most wickets in English overcast conditions. Also, the Australian cricket team is always making wickets that offer pace and bounce. They went undefeated at the Gabba for 32 years because the wicket was spicy and had a lot of bounce. Now, will this fall under the doctoring of the pitch as well?&nbsp;But when the India VS Australia games are played in 2018, Virat Kohli said, "We are here to play irrespective of the conditions on offer." Same was the case in 2020 during the India VS Australia Tests, when Ajinkya Rahane and Ravi Shastri had spoken on the unwanted chat surrounding the pitch at the Gabba.</p>



<h2>Experts Take on the Nagpur Pitch:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>This is what Sanjay Majrekar had to say about the Nagpur pitch, ?I expected today's wicket to play as it has. I saw it as everyone did a few days ago, and that's when all the talk started about the pitch. But India's best chance of beating Australia is to prepare for turning wickets. One, because our batsmen will find it difficult, but also because they would think that their spin bowlers are better than Australia's as well.?.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Sanjay-Manjrekar-1-1024x538.jpg" alt="India VS Australia" class="wp-image-21618"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sanjay Manjrekar said that yes, the pitch will help spinners but that is how regular Indian pitches are. IMG SRC: BCCI</figcaption></figure>



<p>When enquired about the pitch and how it would favor the spinners, this is what Matthew Hayden claimed, "This match could well finish early. It's the same at the other end as well.&nbsp; You have a got rough patch here and there, and, ironically, the roller and the grass that was being cut here was just shavings of dust because it's going to be a turner."&nbsp;</p>



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India VS Australia 2023: Why is the Pitch Always a Point of Concern? How Does Pitch Affect??

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<p><strong>Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25:</strong> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/">India </a>and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/">Australia </a>are at the top of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/icc-wtc/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/icc-wtc/">World Test Championship</a> at the moment. These two are looking very good to play a second consecutive final against each other next year in England. However, the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy will solve many questions.</p>



<p>India and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/">Australia</a> will lock horns against each other in a five-match series which will be played in Australia between November 22 and January 7. These five <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-pakistan-opt-for-an-all-out-pace-attack-in-1st-test-vs-ban-release-mystery-spinner-abrar-ahmed-and-batter-kamran-ghulam/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-pakistan-opt-for-an-all-out-pace-attack-in-1st-test-vs-ban-release-mystery-spinner-abrar-ahmed-and-batter-kamran-ghulam/">tests </a>will be important for both sides, as the winner will likely confirm a place in the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/icc-wtc/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/icc-wtc/">WTC final</a>.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/">India </a>have won the last two Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, and they will look to make it three in a row. Meanwhile, Australia have not won the BGT title in the last ten years, so they also have a lot to prove.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Adam Gilchrist Backs Australia to win the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/Adam-Gilchrist-Backs-Australia-to-win-the-upcoming-Border-Gavaskar-Trophy-2024-25-1024x532.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-146036" /></figure>



<p>The last time <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/">Australia </a>won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was in 2014-15 at home. Since then, India have beaten them in four series. Overall, these two teams have played 16 BGT series where India have won 10, Australia have won 5, while one series ended in a draw.</p>



<p>Former Australian wicket-keeper <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Gilchrist" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Gilchrist">Adam Gilchrist</a> also feels that the coming series will be very tough and it is not easy to predict the winner. However, he reckons that Australia need to win the series to carry on their home dominance because they have failed to do it in the last two home series against <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/">India</a>.</p>



<p>Gilchrist said in an interview with TOI, ?<strong>It is going to be another tough series for both teams. Onus is on <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/">Australia </a>to prove they are the dominant force at home. Naturally, I am going to say Australia; I hope they get there. But it is too close to call. It will be a close tussle."</strong></p>



<p>In 2018-19, India won the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mohammed-shami-to-play-border-gavaskar-series-jay-shah-gives-major-update-on-shamis-availability/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mohammed-shami-to-play-border-gavaskar-series-jay-shah-gives-major-update-on-shamis-availability/">Border-Gavaskar series</a> in Australia under Virat Kohli, while in 2020-21, Ajinkya Rahane led India to win. That's why Pat Cummins and his men are desperate to win the BGT title. A number of Australian players have spoken about the importance of the series win against India.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, former <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/">Australian </a>captain Ricky Ponting also predicted Australia would win the coming series against India. He made the bold statement and predicted a 3-1 series win for the hosts. Only time will tell the result of the series, but fans are waiting to see these two strong teams collide in the toughest format in the game.</p>



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Adam Gilchrist makes bold prediction for Border-Gavaskar 2024-25; picks Australia to beat India at home

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<p><strong>ENGLAND Tour of India 2025: </strong>After the conclusion of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, Team India is set to host England for a white-ball series. The first home assignment of 2025 for India will feature five T20Is and three ODIs. </p>
<p>India’s cricketing fortunes took a tumble in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with a 3-1 series defeat to Australia. After four years of Indian dominance, the Aussies finally broke through, reclaiming the trophy in emphatic style.</p>
<p>A lackluster performance from India’s batting lineup, coupled with a struggling skipper Rohit Sharma, left much to be desired. Jasprit Bumrah stood tall as the lone warrior in the bowling department, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.</p>
<p>Now, as 2025 kicks off, India has a golden opportunity to turn things around. The upcoming home series against England in January couldn’t have come at a better time. With the ICC Champions Trophy also on the horizon later this year, it’s crucial for India’s star players to regain their form and confidence. This England tour isn’t just another bilateral series; it’s a stepping stone to redemption and preparation for the global stage.</p>
<p>Looking back at the history between these two sides in the white-ball format, India holds a slight edge. Out of 107 ODIs, India has emerged victorious 58 times, while England has won 44. In T20Is, the battle is even closer, with India winning 13 of the 24 matches and England taking 11. With such a competitive rivalry, fans can expect fireworks as India aims to make a strong statement ahead of the Champions Trophy.</p>
<p>For the 2025 series, England have announced the Squad for their India tour while India were waiting for the BGT to be over. Let's take a look at the ENGLAND tour of INDIA 2025 Schedule, Full Squads, TIming, Venues and All You Need To Know!</p>
<h2><strong>ENGLAND Tour of INDIA 2025 Schedule</strong></h2>
<p>England and India are scheduled to play a five-match T20I series starting on 22 January at Eden Gardens. The two teams will then head to Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and at last Mumbai for the last match of the series.</p>
<p>Then the two teams will play an ODI series starting on February 6. The ODI series will also wrap up till 12 and the focus will then shift to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. </p>
<h3><strong> T20I Schedule</strong></h3>
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<p dir="ltr">22 January</p>
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<p dir="ltr">IND vs ENG, 1st T20I</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Eden Gardens</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Kolkata</p>
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<p dir="ltr">7:00 PM</p>
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<p dir="ltr">25 January</p>
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<p dir="ltr">IND vs ENG, 2nd T20I</p>
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<p dir="ltr">MA Chidambaram Stadium</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Chennai</p>
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<p dir="ltr">7:00 PM</p>
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<p dir="ltr">28 January</p>
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<p dir="ltr">IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Rajkot</p>
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<p dir="ltr">IND vs ENG, 4th T20I</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Wankhede Stadium</p>
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<h3><strong> ODI Schedule</strong></h3>
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<p dir="ltr">6 February</p>
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<p dir="ltr">IND vs ENG, 1st ODI</p>
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<div class="text-gray">Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium </div>
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<p dir="ltr">Nagpur</p>
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<p dir="ltr">9 February</p>
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<p dir="ltr">IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI</p>
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<div class="text-gray">Barabati Stadium</div>
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<p dir="ltr">Cuttack</p>
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<p dir="ltr">IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI</p>
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<div class="text-gray">Narendra Modi Stadium</div>
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<p dir="ltr">Ahmedabad</p>
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<p dir="ltr">1:30 PM</p>
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<h2><strong>ENGLAND Tour of INDIA 2025 Squads</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>T20I Squads</strong></h3>
<p><strong>India- </strong>Yet to be announced</p>
<p><strong>England- </strong>Jos Buttler (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood</p>
<h3><strong>ODI Squads</strong></h3>
<p><strong>India- </strong>Yet to be announced</p>
<p><strong>England- </strong>Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood</p>
<p><strong>READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/list-of-fastest-half-centuries-for-india-in-test-cricket/"><span class="selectable-text copyable-text false">List of Fastest Half-Centuries for India in Test Cricket</span></a></strong></p>

India faces England in January 2025 after a disappointing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This series is crucial for India to regain form ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy later in the year.

India hosts England in January, seeking redemption and preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy after losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

ENGLAND tour of INDIA 2025 Schedule, Full Squads, TIming, Venues and All You Need To Know!

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<p><span>India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is all set to go past MS Dhoni in the elite list of Indian players in Test cricket. The left-hander is just 6 sixes away from surpassing former keeper-batter in the most number of sixes for the national team in the history of the longest format of the game.</span></p>
<p><span>Rishabh Pant currently has 72 sixes in Test cricket in just 75 innings, which says a lot about his calibre as a player in the longest format of the game. MS Dhoni, on the other hand, has hit 78 sixes in the 144 innings that he has played for the team in the longest format of the game.</span></p>
<p><span>Virender Sehwag sits at the top of the list in the most number of sixes for the Indian team in Tests with 90 maximums in 178 innings. Current captain Rohit Sharma is second on the charts with 88 maximums to his name from 116 innings.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><strong>Most sixes for India in Test Cricket:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></h2>
<p><span>Sehwag - 90 (178 innings)</span></p>
<p><span>Rohit - 88 (116 innings)</span></p>
<p><span>Dhoni - 78 (144 innings)</span></p>
<p><span>Pant - 72* (75 innings)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Rishabh Pant has been one of the finest batters in world cricket. The keeper-batter proved his prowess in the ongoing game against Australia, which is the fifth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The India batter has tilted the game for his team in the second innings.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>While every other bat struggled to get going, Rishabh Pant oozed his class with the bat and dominated the opposition. He played the attacking brand of cricket and put the Australian bowlers under pressure in what was a tough pitch to bat.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">India made a strong comeback on Day two of the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</span></strong></h2>
<p><span>Coming to the match, India made a strong comeback on Day two of the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. They were right on the money with the bat and ball at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Saturday.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Australia, who resumed at nine for one, didn't have a great start to day two as Marnus Labuschagne fell early. Sam Konstas (23) and Steve Smith (33) tried to bring Australia back with their innings but their partnership could last only 20 runs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>India kept taking wickets at regular wickets, but debutant Beau Webster (57)  slammed a half-century, and a vital hand from Alex Carey (21:36b, 4x4) took Australia to 181, four runs behind India.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>India had a solid start to their second innings as  Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) and KL Rahul (13) added 42 runs for the opening stand. But after that, Australia made a strong comeback and picked wickets at regular intervals to reduce India to 78 for four.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>But it was Rishabh Pant (61) who slammed a half-century in a flash and took the game away as it allowed India to take the lead of over 120. At stumps on Day two, India was 141 for six with the lead of 145 runs and Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar at crease. </span></p>
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Rishabh Pant on the verge of going past Ms Dhoni in this massive feat in the Tests

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is all set to go past MS Dhoni in the elite list of Indian players in Test cricket

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<p>As the 5th Test between India and Australia unfolds, fans are watching an intense battle with high stakes. India, leading by 145 runs at the end of Day 2, has lost six wickets, leaving them in a tough spot. The outcome of the match could depend on whether India can stretch their lead further on Day 3. If they manage to add another 200 runs, they'll have a chance to secure victory, but it will require strong performances from their remaining batsmen.</p>
<p><strong>Results of the IND vs AUS Test Series (Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25)</strong><br>Australia has taken the lead in this series with two wins out of the five matches played. On the other hand, India has managed to secure one victory, with one match ending in a draw, adding to the overall unpredictability of the series.</p>
<p><strong>Potential for a Draw in this Test Series</strong><br>As the IND vs AUS series reaches its climax, the possibility of a draw remains a realistic outcome. With Australia leading 2-1 in the series, India is under immense pressure to win the final Test to level the series. Given the current match scenario, where India has a slender lead and has lost six wickets, achieving victory will be a challenging task.</p>
<p><strong>Final Stand:</strong></p>
<p>India leads by 145 runs at the end of Day 2 in the 5th Test against Australia, with Rishabh Pant's performance standing out. Despite the lead, Australia remains in a strong position as the match intensifies.</p>

IND VS AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

The Final Stand" heats up as India leads by 145 runs in the 5th Test. Key performances from India’s lower order and Australia’s bowlers will determine the series' outcome in this high-stakes battle.

India vs AUSTALIA: The Final Stand

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<p>England's former captain Michael Vaughan believes that fierce-rivals India and Pakistan should play a Test-Match versu each other in Australia. He believes that if this happens, then Test Cricket will witness a great surge of growth and this match will also increase the excitement of the longest format of the game. </p>
<p>However, Michael Vaughan admits that this is not easy due to political reasons between India and Pakistan, but this option can be considered. Apart from this, if the ICC gets involved in this matter, then there are chances of things working out.</p>
<h2>"<strong>I want Pakistan and India to play a Test-Match versus each other on Australian Soil"</strong></h2>
<p>In an interview with the Times of India (TOI), Vaughan said, <strong>"I wish that both rivals Pakistan and India play Test-Matches versus each other on Australian soil. Both teams do square off against each other in the Asia Cup and the ICC Tournaments, but both of them haven't faced each other in red ball Cricket since a really long time. I want both of them face each other in the longest format of the game, but the only problem is that they cannot face each other in their home conditions. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Therefore, as a solution to the problem, they can play Test Cricket versus each other in Australia or England. If this happens, it will be one of the biggest moments of the game and they will surely receive support in huge numbers."</strong></p>
<p><strong>"Pakistan &amp; India playing Test-Matches versus each other is going to prove to be absolutely phenomenal for the longest format of the game. Although, I am aware about the amount of politics involved in this matter, I believe both the teams can consider playing Tests at the Adelaide Oval, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)," Vaughan added. </strong></p>
<p>It's worth noting that the Indian and Pakistani teams have not faced each other in the Test format for almost 18 years. The last Test series between the two teams was played in 2007-08, but since then the two teams have not faced each other in Tests.</p>
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Indian and Pakistani fans celebrating together | Image: Getty Images

Michael Vaughan wants Fierce-Rivals India and Pakistan to play Test-Matches versus each other in Australia

India vs Pakistan: Will the two rivals play a test match versus each other? This English legend wants them to play in

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<p>The Test series between India and Australia result has significantly impacted the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings and the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Standings. The South Africa National Cricket team secured a spot in the WTC final after their victory in the first Test match against Pakistan, while Australia holds the second spot with 118 points.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>ICC Men's Test Team Rankings Table</h3>
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<p>Australia maintains its top spot in the ICC Test Rankings with a rating of 124, while India remains in the second position with a rating of 111. However, in the WTC points table, India slips down to 3rd place.</p>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<th style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Position</th>
<th style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Matches</th>
<th style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points</th>
<th style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Rating</th>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Australia</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">30</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3715</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">124</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">India</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">33</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3654</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">111</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">27</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2947</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">109</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">50</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5303</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">106</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">37</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3536</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">96</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">28</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2436</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">87</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">24</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2060</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">86</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">29</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2184</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">75</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">29</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1884</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">65</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Ireland</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">131</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">26</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Zimbabwe</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Afghanistan</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
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<h3>ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Standings Table</h3>
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<tr>
<th style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Position</th>
<th style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Matches Played</th>
<th style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Won</th>
<th style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Lost</th>
<th style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Draw</th>
<th style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points Deduction</th>
<th style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points</th>
<th style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points Percentage (PCT)</th>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">88</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">66.67</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Australia</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">16</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">118</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">61.46</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">India</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">18</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">114</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">52.78</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">14</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">81</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">48.21</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">60</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">45.45</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">22</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">22</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">114</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">43.18</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">45</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">31.25</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">40</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">30.30</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">32</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">24.24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<p><strong>Points System in WTC</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Win:</strong> 12 points</li>
<li><strong>Tie:</strong> 6 points</li>
<li><strong>Draw:</strong> 4 points</li>
<li><strong>Penalty:</strong> Points deducted for slow over rates</li>
</ul>
<p>Check ICC Latest ranking on the ICC officla website <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/world-test-championship/standings" title="WTC Standing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.icc-cricket.com</a></p>
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