Australia vs India: Team India refused to travel to Brisbane for the 4th test due to quarantine protocols.



Australia vs India: According to the recent development from the official sources close to the team India, the Ajinkya Rahane led side is unwilling to travel to Brisbane?s Gaba for the 4th test match due to hard quarantine rules and protocols. The news burst out after five Indian players including senior opener Rohit Sharma were put under precautionary isolation due to a possible breach of the bio-secure bubble on Friday.



According to the reports from the close sources to the team, players have come to Australia after hard quarantine protocols for days in Dubai and the players are reluctant to follow that again in Brisbane?s Gaba.



It is over a month now and the players are not willing to travel to Brisbane as they would have to go through the same hard protocols of-days quarantine at the end of the tour.



<h2>Team India refused to travel to Brisbane:</h2>



??If you look at it, we were quarantining for 14 days in Dubai before landing in Sydney and doing so for another 14 days. That means we were in a hard bubble for nearly a month before coming out. What we don?t want now is to quarantine again at the end of the tour,? a source in the Indian team told Cricbuzz.



The source also told that the team is ready to play two games in a single venue or city- in that case, it means Sydney Cricket Ground.



?The whole squad are not willing to move to Brisbane for the fourth test if it means locking themselves to a hotel room again except for going to the ground. Instead, we will be happy to be in some other city, playing two tests at the same ground will be okay for us and returning home after series completion,? the source added.



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Right now the series is leveled at 1-1 with two more games to go. India made a strong turnaround after embarrassing bundle at 36 in the first game.



The third test match will begin on 07th January at Sydney Cricket Ground.



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Australia vs India: Team India refused to travel to Brisbane for the 4th test due to quarantine protocols

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Australia vs India 4th Test: BCCI in talks with Cricket Australia for quarantine relaxation for the Brisbane Test.



Australia vs India: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in talks with Cricket Australia for quarantine relaxation for the fourth test. BCCI as reported on Thursday wrote to CA for some ease in the strict quarantine protocols for the Brisbane Test, as the players have undergone strict isolation before the series.



As per the reports, BCCI has written to the Cricket Australia head Earl Eddings on Thursday. BCCI top executives pointed out the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both the boards before the start of the tour. There were no specifications in the MoU about the two strict quarantine in the two cities.



The fourth and last test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy will begin from 15th January and according to strict protocols, the player will have to be inside the hotel room after the play of the day.



?The discussions are still on but today BCCI has formally sent a letter seeking relaxation of hard quarantine for its players if they are to have the match in Brisbane,? a senior BCCI official told PTI.



?Both the boards had earlier signed the Memorandum of Understanding and it never specified any such modalities about the strict protocols. We have already done one strict quarantine in Sydney (practice and then back to the hotel room),? he added.



<h2>What Indian player's want from Cricket Australia?</h2>



BCCI also mentioned what they and their players needed with Cricket Australia. What are the grievances BCCI wants CA to improve?



?The demands from our side are simple and do not need any such complications. The players want to be together inside the hotel room just like we did in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Everyone wants to have their meals together and want to have a team meeting together. That?s pretty simple, that?s not a big demand,? BCCI official informed.



As per the rules of Cricket Australia, players can meet each other outside their rooms but only those are allowed who are residing on the same floor. Players from two different floors are restricted to mingle, which seems ridiculous to many players.



?The Indian board has asked CA to give the relaxation permission in writing. During India?s quarantine in Sydney, there were some cops who used to keep an eye if there is a breach in the bio-secure bubble protocols.?



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Australia vs India 4th Test: BCCI in talks with Cricket Australia for quarantine relaxation for the Brisbane Test

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Aus vs Ind: Australia and India will lock horns for the one last time in the ongoing series on 15th January. The test series is locked at 1-1 after the drawn third game at Sydney. Aussies have a tremendous record in Brisbane and it will be difficult for India to go beyond them especially when the team has suffered several blows.



India being injury-prone throughout the tour and as many as 7-8 players are unavailable. Ajinkya Rahane led side bounced back superbly in the second game and will hope to show more character in the last test.



<h2>Australia vs India 4th Test, Match Preview, Playing 11, and Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Match: Australia vs India 4th Test Match.



Day / Date: Friday / January 15th, 2021.



Time: 5:30 AM (12:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL)



Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane.



<h2>Pitch Report from The Gaba Brisbane for the 4th test game:</h2>



The surface at Gaba is pretty balanced. It holds something for both bowlers and batsmen. However, a little bit of tilt on spinners will be there. The surface has sometimes uneven bounce which might bother the Indians.



The showers are expected all throughout the test match. It will be a task to conduct the game.



<h2>Where to watch the 4th Test between Australia and India?</h2>



The 4th test between Australia and India will be aired in Sony SIX, Sony TEN 1, and Sony TEN 3 for Indians.



<h2>Australia vs India 4th Test Probable Playing 11:</h2>



<h3>Australia Playing 11:</h3>



Marcus Harris, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Tim Paine(c &amp; wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.



<h3>Full Squad:</h3>



Tim Paine (c), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/david-warner/">David Warner</a>, Joe Burns, Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Matthew Wade, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Will Pucovski, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson.



<h3>India Playing 11:</h3>



Rohit Sharma (vc), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shubman-gill/">Shubman Gill</a>, Cheteshwar Pujara, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ajinkya-rahane/">Ajinkya Rahane</a> (c), Rishabh Pant, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Mohammad Siraj, T Natarajan.



<h3>Full Squad:</h3>



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rohit-sharma/">Rohit Sharma</a>, Virat Kohli (c), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ajinkya-rahane/">Ajinkya Rahane</a> (vc), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mayank-agarwal/">Mayank Agarwal</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/prithvi-shaw/">Prithvi Shaw</a>, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shubman-gill/">Shubman Gill</a>, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rishabh-pant/">Rishabh Pant</a> (wk), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/jasprit-bumrah/">Jasprit Bumrah</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hanuma-vihari/">Hanuma Vihari</a>, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kuldeep-yadav/">Kuldeep Yadav</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ravindra-jadeja/">Ravindra Jadeja</a>, R. Ashwin, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mohammed-siraj/">Mohammed Siraj</a>, Navdeep Saini.



<h2>Australia vs India Dream 11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Shubman Gill, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Pat Cummins, Ravi Ashwin, Mohammad Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon.



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Australia vs India 4th Test Match Preview, Playing 11, Dream 11 Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report Where to watch?

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Australia vs India: Jasprit Bumrah will be monitored till the morning says, Indian Batting coach.



Australia vs India 4th Test Match: Team India?s batting coach says Jasprit Bumrah will be monitored till the morning and the final call will be taken after that only. The medical team of India is working hard on Jasprit Bumrah?s fitness as he is the only pacer left with the team who is experienced.



Jasprit Bumrah picked up abdomen strain during the drawn match at Sydney Cricket Ground. Since then, there are black clouds on his participation in the final Brisbane test match. India is completely backstabbed by the injury woes that have occurred in the course of 2 months.



"Jasprit Bumrah is closely working with the medical team, we all have to wait till tomorrow morning to check if he can play or not. He surely wants to be the part of the playing eleven and we also wants the same but we will consider the best possible call as he is our premier pacer," said Vikram Rathour.



The news agency PTI earlier said that the pace spearhead is completely ruled out of the fourth test match due to abdomen strain, however, batting coach on Thursday clarified that the final call will be taken on the match's morning.



"The injuries are still being monitored. Our medical staff is looking into it, I would not be in a position to comment on this right now," said Rathour.



The list of the injuries in Indian camp has grown day by day, with the recent inclusion being Hanuma Vihari and Mayank Agarwal.



The spin head, Ravichandran Ashwin is dealing with the stiff back and his participation is still on doubt.



While the batting coach showed faith in the bench strength India have and backed all the players and said India will come up with the best possible playing XI in the last test match.



?We have still a good bench strength, we will go with the best possible field tomorrow and I know if they are selected then they have something on them.?



"All of them deserve to be there. If they play to their potential, I cannot see any reason why we cannot do well," he added.



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Australia vs India: Jasprit Bumrah will be monitored till the morning says, Indian Batting coach

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Australia vs India: T Natarajan and Washington Sundar makes their test debut in the 4th Brisbane Test Match.



Australia vs India 4th Test Match: Team India made a couple of the forced changes to the final XI of the Brisbane test match due to injury-hit players. Tamil Nadu duo T Natarajan and Washington Sundar earn their test caps replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin.



Team India made really surprising changes to the side prior to the toss. Indian management was seen handing the test caps to T Natarajan and Washington Sundar who were about to make their first test appearance. Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun handed test cap to T Natarajan while senior spinner and drawn match hero Ravichandran Ashwin handed test cap to Washington Sundar. Both the duo received team India?s 300th and 301th Test cap.



Along with Washington Sundar and T Natarajan, Ajinkya Rahane led Indian side made a couple of more changes. Mayank Agarwal replaced injured Hanuma Vihari while Shardul Thaur came in for Ravindra Jadeja.



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Hanuma Vihari was previously injured with a hamstring injury. According to the reports, the scans suggested that Vihari has Grade 2 tear and he batted for close to three hours. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja had struck on his thumb due to which he was ruled out.



<h2>Opportunity for Sundar and Natarajan:</h2>



Skipper Ajinkya Rahane during the toss said,? we have made a couple of changes to the side, but it is an opportunity for others. Sundar and Natarajan will come in as a debutant and we want them to enjoy the game. Both are a gem of shorter format cricket. Mayank, Shardul, Natarajan, and Sundar comes in for us.?



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Both the debutants were earlier chosen as a net bowler and stayed back with the team after shortest format series. T Natarajan was drafted into the side in the third Test match as Umesh Yadav?s replacement while there was no such official call on Sundar?s inclusion.



Sundar is preferred like-for-like replacement of Ravichandran Ashwin who had a tremendous series before.&nbsp;



Washington Sundar has featured in 26 T20Is and a solitary appearance in ODI since his debut. While Natarajan has played three games in T20Is and one in ODIs before the Test Series.



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Australia vs India: T Natarajan and Washington Sundar makes their test debut in the 4th Brisbane Test Match

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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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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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The Indian cricket team is going through a period of change where the senior players have only a few years left to serve, and the younger players are coming through the ranks. Another big question in front of the Indian management is the next Indian captain.
Rohit Sharma, who is struggling to get back to his best form in red cricket, might not be serving as the test captain for India for a long period. That might also see the end of his ODI captaincy. That means India have to find out the next leader of the team for ODIs and Tests very soon.
Hence, two potential names came out to be the vice-captains of the team at the moment. Star keeper batter Rishabh Pant, who has served as vice-captain before, is one of them. Pant has also led Team India before. But apart from him, another name was discussed, and that was Indian star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.
<h2>Gautam Gambhir wanted Yashavi Jaiswal as the future captain of Team India.</h2>
In the recent meeting held in Mumbai, some important topics were discussed for the betterment of Indian cricket. One of those major topics was related to the future captaincy of the team. However, despite the poor form, Rohit will remain the captain in Tests and ODIs until the board agrees on one strong name.
That is where a new report emerges related to Indian captaincy. As reported by Dainik Jagran, Indian head coach <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/-no-more-skipping-bilateral-series-bcci-set-to-take-action-against-seniors-who-take-unnecessary-rest/">Gautam Gambhir,</a> who was part of the recent meeting in Mumbai, along with Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, picked Yashasvi Jaiswal to be a potential captain of Team India.
The report further suggests that the Indian board wants to have a stable name as vice-captain, whom they can groom to lead India in the future. Shubman Gill, who has handled this role before, was not considered. That's where Jaiswal came in as a front-runner, taking note that he is still young and has a long way to go.
But then, Pant was another one who was discussed for this game. As he has been part of the team for a while now as compared to Jaiswal, who joined a year back. Pant has experience of leading Team India, as he was captain in a home T20I series against South Africa in 2022.
Apart from that, Pant has also led his franchise in the IPL. But Jaiswal is totally new to this role, but Gambhir threw the name of the Indian opener into the discussion after his success with the team in different situations. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah was the front-runner for the Test captaincy, but looking at his injury-prone body, he can't be a long-term captain. That is why India need a strong vice-captain who can lead in Bumrah's absence.
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India are in search of the future captain for Team India.

Indian management, along with Ajit Agarkar, Rohit Sharma, and Gautam Gambhir, discussed the future captain in the recent meeting held in Mumbai. India want a stable vice-captain who can lead India across formats in the future.

Gautam Gambhir backs this youngster to be India's next captain after Rohit Sharma; leaves out Bumrah, Gill and Pant

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A dazzling match between Real Madrid and Manchester City is going to start tonight, and today we are going to tell you about its predicted lineup and confirmed team news. Some players are going through injuries, and we will also update you on their status. Let us tell you that this defense will start tonight, and it is being played at the Etihad Stadium, where we will see a positive result for one or the other team. So let's start today's article.
<h2 dir="ltr">Real Madrid vs Manchester City - Players Who Are Injured</h2>
Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao have been traveling for quite some time, and apart from them, Antonio and David Alaba have not traveled to Manchester, so these players will not be seen playing in this match.
Lucas Vazquez has also been included in this list, and he has become the latest casualty as he has suffered a hamstring injury, due to which he has been ruled out for this match. 
An official tweet regarding this was also made on his Twitter account, and Real Madrid stated that his recovery will be assessed, but for now, he has been kept out of this match because he has a muscle injury in the left hamstring.
Luka Modric and Eduardo Camavinga are new options who will start in central midfield, as Ancelotti can select a front four from Rodrygo, Jude, and Julian Mbappe.
<h2 dir="ltr">Real Madrid Probable Playing XI</h2>
Real Madrid's predicted playing 11 includes a lot of players like: Courtois, Valverde, Tchameni, Asencio, Mendy, Modric, Camavinga, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Mbappe
Their squad is bigger than this, and it includes many more players, but only 11 players will be selected from these. The detailed squad includes some of these players - Courtois, Lunin, Sergio Mestre, Vallejo, Fran García, Mendy, Jacobo, Asencio, Lorenzo, Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modric, Tchameni, Arda Guler, Ceballos, Chema, Vini Jr., Mbappe, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim and Gonzalo.

A dazzling match between Real Madrid and Manchester City is going to start tonight, and today we are going to tell you about its predicted lineup and confirmed team news. Some players are going through injuries, and we will also update you on their status.

Real Madrid vs Manchester City : Probable XI & Injured Stars Who WON’T Play Tonight

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Riyan Parag Statement : Few months back, Riyan Parag’s search history went viral on social media, where some explicit searches related to Bollywood actresses Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan were revealed.
After staying silent for a long time, Riyan has finally come forward and given an official statement regarding the controversy. In today’s article, we will tell you everything about what he said in his clarification.
<h2 dir="ltr">Riyan Parag Youtube Search History</h2>
Riyan Parag is an Indian cricketer, well known in the T20 format. His performances are often so impressive that he frequently goes viral on social media. A while back, another piece of news about him had gone very viral which was his YouTube search history, showing that he had searched for "hot photos of Ananya Panday" and "hot photos of Sara Ali Khan."
<h2 dir="ltr">Riyan Parag Statement Over The Viral Video</h2>
During an interview with City 1016 Radio, Riyan was asked about this controversy. However, he did not give a direct answer. He explained that he had opened YouTube for something else, and his search history got exposed accidentally. 
He shared that after finishing an IPL match in Chennai, he immediately joined a Discord call with his streaming team. He was about to listen to a song but didn’t have Spotify or Apple Music, as he had deleted them.
So, he opened YouTube to search for music. That’s when he realized his search history had been leaked. At that moment, he didn’t fully understand what had happened, but after the stream ended, he was shocked, thinking about what he had done.
When asked why the Riyan Parag Statement did not come at that time, he said that he didn’t consider it a big deal. He felt there was no point in giving a public clarification because people would still not understand. He believed that ignoring the controversy was the best option. 
If he had responded back then, it would have only made the situation worse, and people would have judged him even more. That’s why he chose to stay silent and let the matter fade away on its own.
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Riyan Parag Statement : Few months back, Riyan Parag’s search history went viral on social media, where some explicit searches related to Bollywood actresses Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan were revealed.

Riyan Parag Statement : Finally After Months Cricketer Riyan Parag Speaks On His Leaked Youtube Search History

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The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and England was played on 9 February (Sunday) at Barabaati Stadium of Cuttack and in this game, the Indian Team secured an easy win by a margin of four wickets and took an unassailable lead of 2-0. Skipper Rohit Sharma played a fiery knock of 119 runs in 90 deliveries, which consisted of 12 fours and seven sixes. 
<h2>KL Rahul's below par performance with the bat continues</h2>
The return of Rohit Sharma to his explosive form was a good news for the Indian fans but wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul delivered yet another disappointing performance with the bat in this match as well. He returned to dugout after scoring just 10 runs and even in the previous match of the series, the 31-year-old managed to score just two runs. 
In both games, the former LSG skipper had a chance to apply the finishing touches but, he returned to the pavilion and failed to help the Men in Blue get over the line. 
Even in last year's Sri Lanka tour, Rahul wasn't able to do anything special with the bat, managing to score just 31 runs in two innings. Rishabh Pant replaced him in the side in the 3rd ODI. If we take a close look at his stats, then we get to know that Rahul has amassed just 43 runs in the last four One-Day International games at a miserable average of 10.75, which goes on to reflect his struggles in the format. 
Rahul's glove work was also poor in the Cuttack ODI as his mistake led to Joe Root getting a lifeline. On his advice, skipper Rohit Sharma decided not to take the DRS review versus Root but the replays later showed that the ball was hitting the stumps.
After watching the replays, skipper Rohit regretted the decision of not taking the DRS and was very pissed off with KL Rahul. A wicketkeeper's advice is very important in taking a call of DRS reviews for LBW. 
<h2>Will Pant get a chance to play in the 3rd ODI? </h2>
The question which arises here is, will the Indian team management carry on with KL Rahul as the main wicketkeeper in the 3rd &amp; Final ODI of the series in Ahmedabad? Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant is a part of the squad as well and the 27-year-old is a better wicketkeeper than KL Rahul and also has a lot of experience of keeping the wickets on bouncy &amp; spinning tracks. 
The newly appointed LSG skipper has participated in 31 One-Day International matches for the Men in Blue, where he has managed to score 871 runs at a decent average of 33.50. He has also slammed five fifties and a century in the format. 
KL Rahul, on the other hand, has amassed 2,863 runs in 79 ODI games at an average of 47.71 with the help of seven hundreds and 18 fifties. While the statistics of the latter are better than the former, constant failures of the latter with the bat is increasing the tension of the Indian team management ahead of Champions Trophy 2025.The team management would definitely want to give an attacking batsman like Pant a chance to prove himself before the commencement of the Champions Trophy.

KL Rahul (L) and Rishabh Pant (R) of Team India | Image Credits: Associated Press and Getty Images

KL Rahul has not been in good form with the bat since the conclusion of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup and the Indian Team Management might just run out of patience with the 31-year-old if he doesn't perform on a consistent basis

IND vs ENG: KL Rahul's below par performance with the bat might force the Indian Team Management to go ahead with Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper batter in the 3rd ODI versus England in Ahmedabad. The 31-year-old has been in poor form with the bat since the conclusion of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023

IND vs ENG: KL Rahul's below average performance with the bat might lead to Rishabh Pant getting a chance in Ahmedabad

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Australian Women's National Cricket Team's experienced opening batter Beth Mooney has successfully won the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for January of 2025 thanks to her impressive performances during the Women's Ashesh 2025 series versus England
The left-handed batter saw off the competition from the duo of West Indian spinner Karishma Ramharack and Indian Cricket Team's U-19 star Trisha Gongdi to win the prestigious monthly accolade. 
This is also the first time in her career that Mooney has won the player of the month award and the second consecutive monthly award for an Aussie star after in-form all-round Annabel Sutherland won the award in December of 2024.
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"The Women's Aussie team has had incredible month of January, winning the Ashes in front of our home crowd was very special and culminating the series by taking part in the first ever Day &amp; Night Women's Test Match at the MCG in front of a large crowd is an unforgettable moment for the whole team. This team continues to perform well and deliver amazing results and I am very happy &amp; proud to be a part of such an amazing group," Mooney said.
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The opener started off the ODI series slowly but she bounced back in awesome fashion with a brilliant fifty in the third One-Day International in Hobart. After the Kangaroos lost four wickets for a mere score or 59 runs, the 31-year-old played an incredible knock of 50 runs in 64 deliveries to give the Heather Knight-led team a tough fight and set the stage for the hosts to post a score of 308 runs in 50 overs and secure the victory in the contest. 
In the T20 International series, Mooney carried on with her good form, scoring 213 runs at an amazing strike rate or 146.89 and cemented her position as the top-ranked batter. She scored 75 runs in 44 balls before going on to smash an unbeaten 94 runs off 63 deliveries in Adelaide, her highest score in the shortest format of the game in five years, to guide the Kangaroos to a dominant series victory versus their Fierce-Rivals.
She also won the Player-of-the-Match accolade for her incredible performances in both the first &amp; the last T20 International games of the series and she also ended the series as the highest run getter.

Australia's Women's Cricketer Beth Mooney has won the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for January | Image: ICC

The amazing performances with the bat in the 2025 Women's Ashes Series of Beth Mooney have been rewarded as she has won the ICC Women's Player of the Month accolade

Australia's Beth Mooney has pipped India's Trisha Gongdi to win ICC Women's Player of the Month award. She performed in an exceptional manner with the bat in the 2025 Women's Ashes series versus England

Australia'a Beth Mooney pips India's Trisha Gongdi to win ICC Women's Player of the Month award for January

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Sheldon Jackson has confirmed his retirement from Indian white-ball cricket formats. He had informed management of this prior to Saurashtra's Vijay Hazare Trophy fixture against Punjab on December 31. Sheldon Jackson was an amazing player he ended his List A career with 2792 runs from 84 innings at an average of 36.25. The wicket-keeper batter also tallied 1812 runs from 80 T20s,
Sheldon Jackson also played nine games for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match, and their performance was very amazing. He scored 61 runs at an average of 10.17, with a highest score of 16 runs. His strike rate stands at 107.02, with 5 fours and 1 six.
His achievements also include the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy season. In 86 List A matches scored a total of 2792 runs, including nine centuries and 14 fifties. In T20s, Sheldon Jackson scored 1812 runs from 84 matches, including one century and eleven half-centuries.
When Jackson announced his retirement, he also said, "I still want to keep going in first-class cricket, at least for these two games, and then take it from there. I really don't know for how long. But my immediate focus is to try and see if I can help contribute towards us making the knockouts. It's tough, but it's still possible. And from there, I'll reassess after the two games about my red-ball future. I've had the complete support of the team, and Jaydev and Niranjan Shah. I hope I can finish on a high,
Well, Jackon is still playing a red-ball cricket match and fans will continue to see Sheldon Jackson in future matches.
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Sheldon Jackson has announced his retirement from professional cricket.

Sheldon Jackson's retirement was announced. He scored over 7,000 runs in first-class cricket at an average of 46. 

Sheldon Jackson retirement was announced. He scored over 7,000 runs in first-class cricket at an average of 46. 

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