Ind vs Aus: Venue of 3rd Test shifted from Dharmshala to Indore: After the Dharamsala ground was deemed unfit for the third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series, the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed a different venue. On March 1, Indore will host the third test match of the four-match Test series instead since the BCCI decided that the outfield at Himachal Pradesh Stadium was subpar.



The 3rd Test of the Border-Gavaskar series has been shifted from HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala to Holkar Stadium, Indore. New drainage has just been set in place, however, the BCCI stated that because of the "severe winter conditions in the area," the "outfield lacks proper grass density and will need some time to develop fully."



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BCCI released a <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2023/news/55555987/venue-for-third-test-shifted-to-indore-from-dharamsala#:~:text=The%20third%20Test%20of%20the,moved%20to%20Holkar%20Stadium%2C%20Indore." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Media Advisory</a> and stated: "The third Test of the Mastercard Australia tour of India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, originally scheduled to take?place at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala from 1st?to 5th?March has now been moved to Holkar Stadium, Indore."



"Owing to harsh winter conditions in the region, the outfield lacks sufficient grass density and will need some time to develop fully."



India have a strong record at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The host team destroyed New Zealand by an inning and 130 runs in 2019 after crushing Bangladesh by 321 runs in 2016. The Australian team was eager to play at Dharamsala, which is nestled in the Himalayan mountain range's base. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful cricket fields in the entire globe.



It is common to test the pitch and outfield during a game once they have been rebuilt. The official stated that hasn't happened thus far. Himachal played all of their home games during the Ranji Trophy season at Nadaun as construction at Dharamshala is not finished yet.



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According?to?Australian?media,?the?venue?was?moved?from?Dharamshala?because?the?weather?there?is?favorable?for?seam?bowlers?and?curators?won't?be?able?to?modify?the?surface?as?a?turning.?This?is?a?ridiculous?point?in?and?of?itself.



Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently led India to a decisive victory over Australia in Nagpur, will be licking his lips at the chance to compete in Indore. In his two Test matches there, the off-spinner has amassed 18 wickets including a player-of-the-match effort against the Black Caps where he grabbed 13 wickets overall.



For the remaining three Ind vs Aus Test matches, Australia anticipates similar conditions as they prepare to retaliate in Delhi for the second match starting this week.



The Australian speedster Scott Boland said, "All the wickets are going to be pretty similar, not sure they're going to give us any pace through the middle of the wicket. The same in Sri Lanka (for Australia's two-Test tour) last year, it felt like they rolled the middle of the wicket so flat, there was no pace in it for our quick bowlers."



"So I assume it's going to be pretty similar. From their point of view, their spin dominated. They played our spinners pretty well, so I reckon they're going to be looking for the same kind of wicket. As a fast bowler, you just want one out of pace, seam, or swing, and there's not really any of them," he added



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Ind vs Aus: Venue of 3rd Test shifted from Dharmshala to Indore | Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023

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Virat Kohli created another new masterpiece, leaving Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting behind too: During the Delhi Test match against Australia, legendary batsman and former India captain Virat Kohli made a significant accomplishment. By scoring 25,000 runs in international cricket, he made history. Kohli scored 20 runs in the second innings of the second Test against Australia after scoring 44 runs in the first. He has now amassed 25,000 runs in cricket at the fastest rate ever.



Let us tell you that Kohli has not only broken the mark of scoring 25,000 runs, but he has also left behind great batsman Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting in this list, Sachin took a total of 577 innings to score 25,000 runs. Ponting had scored 25,000 runs in 588 innings. While Virat Kohli has achieved this feat in only 549 innings. 



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<h2>Kohli's performance in International cricket</h2>



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Virat Kohli created another new masterpiece, leaving Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting behind too

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The third match of the four-match series will begin at 9.30 a.m. on March 1 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. The Indian team is leading 2-0 in the series, India won the first test match by an inning and 132 runs, and India won the second test match by six wickets. The team will now aim to win the Indore Test and capture the series. In the article, you will read about Dream11 Prediction, Head to Head, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report



<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test Match Details</h2>



<ul>
<li>Tour: Australia tour of India 2023</li>



<li>Match Details: India vs Australia 3rd Test</li>



<li>Day/Date: Monday/01-March-2023</li>



<li>Time: 09:30 AM LOCAL</li>



<li>Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore</li>
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<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Pitch Report</h2>



The first two days at the Holkar Cricket Ground are likely to be favorable for batsmen. After this, though, the spinners can still have an impact on the game. There have been two Test matches played here thus far, with the side batting first winning one of them and the team bowling first winning the other. On this pitch, the average first-inning run total is 353 runs. The fourth-inning average is 153 runs.



<h2>IND vs AUS Head-to-Head</h2>



<ul>
<li>Total Match - 104</li>



<li>India Won - 32</li>



<li>Australia Won - 43</li>



<li>Draw - 28</li>



<li>Tie - 01</li>
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<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Expected Playing XI</h2>



India?s Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Shrikar Bharat (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj



Australia?s Playing XI: Matt Renshaw, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Peter Handscomb, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland



<h2>India vs Australia Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips</h2>



<ul>
<li>Wicketkeepers - Alex Carey, Peter Handscomb</li>



<li>Batsmen - Marnus Labuschagne, Rohit Sharma, Usman Khawaja</li>



<li>Allrounders - Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akshar Patel</li>



<li>Bowlers- Mohammed Shami, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc</li>
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<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Where to Watch</h2>



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<li>Television ? Star Sports Network</li>



<li>OTT ? Hotstar</li>
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IND vs AUS 3rd Test Playing XI: India vs Australia Dream11 Prediction, Head to Head, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, Expected Playing XI, Where to Watch

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IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Match: The third match of the four-match series is being played today at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Team India may be leading 2-0 in the series, but the Australian team has tightened the noose on India in this Test match. The Indian team will look to win the series 4-0 to make their way to the WTC final easier.



Rohit Sharma won the toss and was elected to bat this morning. But this decision of Rohit Sharma proved wrong for the Indian team. Captain Rohit Sharma, who came to open, scored 12 runs while his fellow opening partner Shubman Gill scored 21 runs, today Shubman Gill got a chance in place of Rahul but he could not capitalize on this opportunity. Cheteshwar Pujara, playing his 101st Test match, could not do anything special and got out after scoring only one run. Ravindra Jadeja was sent up by changing the batting order but he too could score only 4 runs, Shreyas Iyer's account was also not opened. Till writing the article, Virat Kohli has also been dismissed after scoring 22 runs and the Indian team's score is 7 for 82 in 25 overs. 



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<h2>Spinners troubled Indian batsmen in the Indore Test match</h2>



Before the start of the match, all the cricket experts said that the fast bowlers will dominate the Indore wicket, but after the start of the match, the exact opposite happened. Six out of six wickets were taken by the spinners. Matthew Kuhnemann, playing only his second Test match, took 3 crucial wickets for just 17 runs in six overs. Experienced spinner Nathan Lyon also returned figures of 2/23 in 7 overs. The same Todd Murphy trapped Virat Kohli in the web of his spin.



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<h2>Squad</h2>



India | Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikar Bharat (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj



Australia | Playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann



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IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Match: The Indian team is in trouble in the Indore test match, losing seven wickets for just 82 runs

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IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: The third match of the four-match series of the Border Gavaskar Trophy is being played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Let us tell you that the Indian team won the toss and decided to bat first, but it could score only 109 runs in the first innings. And the team went all out. Virat Kohli got the most runs (22 total) from the bat for the Indian team.



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Australia's team scored a total of 197 runs in the first inning, the highest for the Kangaroo team, their opener batsman Khawaja scored 60 runs, Labuschagne scored 31, Green 21 while their captain Steve Smith was able to score only 26 runs. Indian India also bowled brilliantly in this match. Spin bowler R Ashwin took three wickets for 44 runs in 20 overs while left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja bowled 32 overs and got four wickets, While Umesh Yadav bowled brilliantly, gave 12 runs in 5 overs and took 3 wickets, Mohammad Siraj and Axar Patel did not get any wicket. 



Cameron Green was lbw by Umesh (21). Mitchell Starc and Todd Murphy bowled cleanly (0). At the same time, Ashwin dismissed Alex Carey (3) in addition to Handscomb (19). After that, Nathan Lyon (5) was struck out, ending the inning with 197 runs. Australia scored 88 runs in the first inning to take the lead.



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<h2>IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Playing XI</h2>



India | Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikar Bharat (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj



Australia | Playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann



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IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Kangaroo team all out on 197, team Australia ahead by 88 runs

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Virat Kohli has been India's biggest superstar for a decade or so. He has performed immensely over the years and is a proven match-winner. And Australia is one of this favorite places to bat. He started the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a much-awaited 30th Test ton in Perth but bagged the scores of 7 and 11 in Adelaide.
Virat has been struggling with form for the last year or so. After a fantastic 2023, his numbers have declined at a rapid pace in 2024 across formats. Understandably, the ace Indian batter has been under the scanner and faced criticism from fans. He is getting out searching the ball on the fourth and fifth stump.
That is how he got out in both innings of the day-night test in Adelaide. But India need him to score runs if they want to keep the hopes alive for the qualification into the World Test Championship final. India need to win all three tests, and in-form Virat Kohli is the need of the hour for the Indians.
However, the former captain is struggling with his form, and his way of getting out has been questioned by many former cricketers, cricket pundits, and fans. Hence, former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has highlighted the change Virat can adapt ahead of the third test at the Gabba.
<h3>"Need to be on the back foot"- Harbhajan Singh highlights the change Virat Kohli is adapting ahead of the third test</h3>
Australia humiliated India with a ten-wicket win in the day-night test to level the series. That defeat has hurt India's chances to qualify for the WTC final. They have been dropped to third spot on the WTC table. The Indian batters failed in both innings and scored only 355 runs combined in two innings.
Hence, all the eyes will be on the Indian batting for the third test, which will be played at the Gabba, starting on December 14. Especially Virat Kohli, who is searching for runs again. India are practicing hard at nets to counter the Aussies quicks.
In an interview on Star Sports, Harbhajan spills the beans on Virat's new mantra to tackle pace and bounce ahead of the Gabba test. He said, “Yes, whatever little I have seen him batting in the nets today. I have played a lot of cricket with him. He is a front-foot player.  It is the kind of bounce you get in Australia; you have to be good player of bounce. You need to have a good backfoot game. That’s what he was practicing,”
Harbhajan added, "Specifically I have noticed today. He was playing a lot of deliveries on the backfoot. He was going forward for the fuller ball, but those balls that were slightly shorter, he was either leaving or trying to play them." The former off-spinner praised Virat for trying a different approach to tackle the bounce in Australia.
The hopes are high, and everyone is expecting India to bounce back, which is why they need their seniors to fire in the third game. Virat Kohli, along with Rohit Sharma, needs runs, and if they can do well in the third test, India will have a great chance.

Virat Kohli scored 18 runs in two innings of the second test at Adelaide Oval. He will be looking to make a strong comeback in the third match.

Virat Kohli scored his 30th Test ton in Perth in the first Test but failed to score big in the day-night test.

Harbhajan Singh spills beans on Virat Kohli's new batting strategy to counter bounce ahead of Gabba Test

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IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma missed the first test in Perth, which India won by 295 runs. The Indian captain joined the team ahead of the day-night test and led the team in Adelaide. He decided to bat in the middle order and let KL Rahul bat at the top. But it didn't turn out well for both of them.
Rahul had a poor outing in Adelaide, and Rohit had an even more horrible test, scoring only 3 and 6 in two innings. That has certainly put him under a lot of pressure, and the media has started talking once again. The third test will be played at the Gabba, which will begin on December 14.
India need to win the remaining games to qualify for the WTC 2023-25 final. Rohit has scored 142 runs at an average of 11.82 since the home series against Bangladesh. His form is a big worry for India, but his batting position is another big question. However, we will talk about three key reasons why him batting at the top will be beneficial for India.
<h2>IND vs AUS: Three Strong Reasons Why Rohit Sharma should bat at the top in Gabba Test</h2>
<h3>3. Formidable pairing with Yashasvi Jaiswal</h3>
Though KL Rahul played brilliantly in Perth and added a record stand of 21 with Jaiswal. But if we look at the ground reality, Rohit has done well whenever he has batted with Jaiswal in tests. These two have played together in 26 innings and scored 1236 runs as a pair.
The highest stand between the two teams is 229, and these are the sixth-best numbers for an opening pair in Indian cricket history. With a lot depending on the third test, India should go with the proven pair, which has done the job in the recent past for them.
<h3>2. KL Rahul's ability to bring flexibility to middle order</h3>
Though Rahul started his career as an opener but the last couple of years have shown that he has adapted to the situation of batting in the middle order. The best example was in the ODI World Cup 2023.
Rahul can play a long innings if the top order fails and is someone who can be good when the ball gets old. That is why if he bats at no. 5 or 6, he can give more flexibility to the top order than Rohit Sharma.
<h3>1. Rohit Sharma at top - A Proven match-winner</h3>
Rohit Sharma didn't start as an opener; he was a middle-order batter until MS Dhoni gave him a chance at the top. But since then, there was no stopping back, and he is among the best all-format openers in the world. In test, he opened for the first time in 2019. He has played in swinging conditions in SENA countries and done well as an opener.
As an opener, he has scored 2685 runs in 64 innings at an average of 44.02. It includes nine centuries and 8 half-centuries. Though his current form is concerning but his numbers back him as an opener for the Gabba Test.

Rohit Sharma scored nine runs in the second test at Adelaide Oval. He batted at no. 6 in the batting order. Questions have been raised over his batting position and form.

Rohit Sharma scored nine runs in the second test at Adelaide Oval. He batted at no. 6 in the batting order.

3 Strong Reasons why Rohit Sharma should open the innings for India in 3rd Test at Gabba

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IND vs AUS: After an incredible win in Perth, Team India were blown away by Australia in the day-night test at Adelaide Oval. With a 10-wicket win, Australia made a stunning comeback in the series and leveled it at 1-1. Now, these two teams will be up against each other in the third test, which is scheduled to take place at the Gabba, Brisbane.
This match will start on December 14 at 5:50 AM. The Indian batting has been under scrutiny as India have not been able to reach 200 in three innings in the first two games. On the other hand, Australia have also looked rusty with the bat in the first test. So, both teams will have some areas to address before the Gabba Test.
It will be another exciting game of cricket between the two heavyweights, and a lot will be on the line. Both teams have a number of match-winners who will come into play in the third IND vs AUS test. In this article, we will talk about three premier player battles to watch out for in the third test.
<h2>Three Top Player Battlers to watch out for in third IND vs AUS test at The Gabba</h2>
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mitchell Starc
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not in good form, and a lot will depend on how India's youngsters will react. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in tremendous form this year and showed it when he slammed 161 runs in Perth.
But he bagged two ducks in two games, and both came against Mitchell Starc, which has set the tone for Australia. If Jaiswal gets out early, the Indian team also struggles. So, Jaiswal will be key for India, and he will be up against the aging star Starc, who has had the better of him in the series.
2. Virat Kohli &amp; Rohit Sharma vs Pat Cummins
Without a doubt, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are the main pillars for Indian batting across formats. But this season, these two veterans have struggled a lot. That has been seen in this series as well. Apart from his century, Virat has only 23 runs in three innings, while Rohit has scored nine runs in two innings. India need runs from these two.
But they will have the biggest threat of Australian captain Pat Cummins. He has dismissed these two five times each in tests. These two have an average of 23-24 against Cummins, but the Australian captain has done well against these two. So, it will be a great battle to watch out for.
3. Travis Head vs Jasprit Bumrah
Travis Head is Australia's X-factor in their batting. His hundred in the second IND vs AUS test made a big difference. He is an attacking batter who likes to take on the bowlers, and if he stays for a while, he will take Australia to another win in Brisbane.
That's where Jasprit Bumrah will be needed. Bumrah has dismissed Head thrice in tests and five times in all international matches. Head has played cautiously against Bumrah, and that will be another good battle to watch out for at The Gabba.

After the first two tests, the IND vs AUS test series is level at 1-1. India won in Perth, and Australia won the second test in Adelaide.

3 Player Battles to Watch out for in the Third IND vs AUS Test at the Gabba

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The highly anticipated third test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia is scheduled to take place at The Gabba, Brisbane. This clash will start at 5:50 AM IST on December 14. This will be an important game for India, as the series is level at 1-1.
The defeat in the second test has hurt their chances for the World Test Championship final. India need to win all three remaining games for the WTC final qualification, and it will start with the Gabba. This is the same place where India won the historic test in 2021-22.
That helped them to win the BGT trophy last time when they were in Australia. That was also the last home series that Australia lost in test cricket. India chased down 328 runs to win, and Rishabh Pant played a match-winning knock here and was well supported by Cheteshwar Pujara and Shubman Gill.
That ended Australia's 32-year-long winning streak at the Gabba. India need something special this time around as well, but can they do it again? This will be a big question. So, let's look at the India's record and stats at The Gabba ahead of the third IND vs AUS 3rd Test.
<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India's Test record at the Gabba</h2>
It hasn't been a happy hunting ground for India in the red-ball cricket. India played the first test at the Gabba in November 1947, which they lost badly by an innings and 226 runs. India have played seven tests at this venue and have lost five matches, won one game, and one game has been drawn. Below, you can see the results of the IND vs AUS test played at the Gabba.
<ul>
<li>November 1947: India lost by an innings and 226 runs</li>
<li>January 1968: India lost by 39 runs</li>
<li>December 1977: India lost by 16 runs</li>
<li>November 1991: India lost by 10 wickets</li>
<li>December 2003: Match Drawn</li>
<li>December 2014: India lost by four wickets</li>
<li>January 2021: India won by 3 wickets</li>
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<h2>IND vs AUS: Other Records for India at the Gabba</h2>
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<li>Highest total: 409 runs (120.1 overs) in December 2003.</li>
<li>Lowest total: 58 all out (21.3 overs) in November 1947.</li>
<li>Biggest win: India beat Australia by 3 wickets, January 2021.</li>
<li>Leading scorer: Motganhalli Jaisimha (175 runs)</li>
<li>Highest score: Sourav Ganguly (144 off 196) in December 2003.</li>
<li>Most Hundreds: Motganhalli Jaisimha, Sunil Gavaskar, Sourav Ganguly, and Murali Vijay (one hundred each)</li>
<li>Most 50s: Rusi Surti (2 half-centuries)</li>
<li>Most wickets: Erapalli Prasanna (8 wickets)</li>
<li>Best bowling figures (innings): 6/104 in 33.4 overs by Erapalli Prasanna in January 1968.</li>
<li>Best bowling figures (match): 8/218 in 71.4 overs by Erapalli Prasanna in January 1968.</li>
<li>Most five-wicket hauls: Madan Lal, Mohammed Siraj, Zaheer Khan, Bishan Singh Bedi, and Erapalli Prasanna (one fifer each)</li>
<li>Highest partnership: 146 runs for the 5th wicket in December 2003 between Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman</li>
<li>Most wins as captain: Ajinkya Rahane (1 win)</li>
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Note: Australia have played 66 Tests at this venue and have won 42 games.

India will take on Australia in the third test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba on December 14. The series is level at 1-1.

Stats Preview: India's Record at the Gabba in Test Cricket Ahead of the Third IND vs AUS Test

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Rohit Sharma has been under the pump after India were thrashed by Australia in the day-night Test at Adelaide Oval by 10 wickets. The Indian captain missed the first test, and Jasprit Bumrah led India to a memorable win by 295 runs. But Rohit's return hasn't helped India.
With the bat, Rohit scored nine runs in two innings and India also lost the game badly. The Indian captain even failed to score big in the home series against New Zealand. That is why there are a lot of questions raised over him and his captaincy. Rohit Sharma batted at no. 5 and let KL Rahul open the innings in the second test as well.
India need to win the remaining games, which is the only way for them to qualify for the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. That's why India need runs from their captain. However, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri backs Rohit and reckons that he should bat at the top in the third test.
<h2>"Whoever wins in Gabba, wins the series" - Ravi Shastri ahead of the third IND vs AUS test</h2>
The third IND vs AUS test will start on December 14 (Saturday) at the Gabba in Brisbane. Some media reports confirm that Rohit is likely to open the innings. The Indian captain has scored 597 runs in 12 tests at an average of 27.13 in 2024. Shastri said that the team that wins the third test will also win the series as well.
In a recent interaction, the former head coach said that Rohit should play freely and throw the first punch. He said, “If he has to do damage, if he has to throw the first punch, that’s the best place from where he can do it." He also believes that India should get all the judgment and tactics right because the Gabba test can be very crucial in the test.
He said, “I feel whichever team wins this Test match will win the series. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind." Not just Rohit; India have some other areas to look into. India have not even touched 200 runs in three out of four innings played so far in this series.
The batters have struggled, including Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten century in the second innings of the first test. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah is the only Indian bowler who has looked threatening, but he hasn't had the consistent support from other Indian bowlers. Hence, India need to plan and try to execute as many as possible to bounce back in the third game.

Rohit Sharma will lead India in the third test against Australia, which will be played at the Gabba, starting on December 14 (Saturday). The series is level at 1-1.

"Throw the first punch"- BGT-winning Head Coach Ravi Shastri gives Gurumantra to Rohit Sharma to win Gabba Test

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Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the tournament, which will begin on 19th February. 
Pat Cummins suffered an ankle injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and missed the ongoing Test tour to injury due to the same and also the birth of his second child. The fast bowler since then has been out of action and hasn't resumed any kind of bowling. 
Pat Cummins hasn't gained his full fitness and it is highly likely that he will be missing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This will be a massive blow as not only will they miss the quality bowler but also the captain, who took them to win the ICC World Cup 2023. 
In the absence of Pat Cummins, Australia is likely to give the leadership role to either Travis Head or Steve Smith. The latter has been leading the team in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, and under his leadership, Australia won the first game of the series by a massive margin. 
The development was confirmed by Australia head coach Andrew McDonald, saying that Pat Cummins is highly likely to be unavailable. He also talked about giving leadership roles to Steve Smith and Travis Head. Speaking to SEN, he said:
"Pat Cummins hasn't been able to resume any type of bowling so he's heavily unlikely, so that would mean that we do need a captain. Steve Smith and Travis Head are the two that we've been having conversations with while we've been building out that Champions Trophy team along with Pat back home. They'll be the two that we look at for that leadership post." 
<h2>Josh Hazlewood is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Apart from Pat Cummins, star pacer Josh Hazlewood also is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The fast bowler is battling with a hip issue, which he faced in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He, too, hasn't bowled since then and is against time to recover. 
His absence could be a big blow as well as he has been one of the consistent players for the team. Pat Cummins, along with Hazlewood, are now among the three Australia players to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Earlier, Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the tournament.
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Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Massive blow for Australia! Pat Cummins and star pacer ruled out of the tournament

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In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. <o:p></o:p>
On this special occasion of Cristiano Ronaldo birthday, we have brought you details of his car collection along with information about some of his major achievements. So, let's begin today's article.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday - Top 5 Expensive Cars<o:p></o:p></h2>
The first car in Cristiano Ronaldo's garage is the Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £9 million. This hypercar is extremely rare, with only 10 units produced globally. It features a highly powerful engine capable of reaching top speeds. This car is a perfect blend of luxury and performance and is one of Ronaldo's prized possessions.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Bugatti Chiron<o:p></o:p></h3>
The second rare car in his garage is the Bugatti Chiron, valued at €2 million. Known for its speed and engine excellence, this is another high-performance vehicle owned by Ronaldo.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">McLaren Senna<o:p></o:p></h3>
The third car, which is both powerful and expensive, is the McLaren Senna, priced at €1 million. Designed for both road and track use, this car is named after the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. It is an exceptional vehicle in Ronaldo's collection.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Ferrari F12 TDF<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fourth car in Ronaldo’s garage is the Ferrari F12 TDF. This is a limited edition car, produced in very small numbers worldwide. It is celebrated for its powerful engine and is a favorite among car enthusiasts.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Rolls-Royce Cullinan<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fifth car, which makes Cristiano Ronaldos birthday even more special, is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Known for its luxury and comfort, this car offers a rare combination of performance and a lavish driving experience.<o:p></o:p>
Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special car collection is truly exciting and amazing. Apart from these, he owns many more cars, but today, on this special occasion, we have highlighted only five of them. Each of these cars represents a significant financial investment, showcasing Ronaldo’s immense love for cars and the luxurious lifestyle he leads.<o:p></o:p>
Recently, Samay appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he did comedy with Indian legend Amitabh Bachchan. A special influencer episode of the show featured other famous YouTubers and comedians like Bhuvan Bam and Tanmay Bhat.<o:p></o:p>
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Samay’s journey from printing engineering to stand-up comedy has been quite inspiring. His life is full of humor, and he is an incredibly talented comedian. Watching his videos can instantly lift your mood, as his natural humor connects with millions of people in India.

In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. 

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday, Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze You

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday: Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze To You

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI: The ODI series between India and England, the two powerhouse teams, will commence on February 6 with the first ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. As the two big guns prepare to take on each other, all eyes will be on the thrilling individual battle that can shape the series. 
This high-stakes encounter promises some intense face-offs between world-class players. With the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the top order of India and Jos Buttler and Joe Root for England, the series is going to be tough for bowlers and the stakes are high for the contest. Let's take a closer look at the key player battles to watch out for in IND vs ENG 1st ODI:
<h2>Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI</h2>
<h3>1- Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer</h3>
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been struggling with form in recent times, particularly against pace. His vulnerability around the off-stump was exposed during the Test series against Australia, where he repeatedly fell to deliveries in that channel. The trend continued in his only Ranji Trophy appearance, where he failed in both innings against similar deliveries. Additionally, short-pitched bowling is emerging as another concern, making him a prime target for England’s pace spearhead, Jofra Archer.
Archer has already enjoyed success against Rohit in the T20 format, dismissing him three times in just 29 deliveries while conceding only 23 runs. This translates to an impressive strike rate of under 10 balls per wicket against the Indian captain. However, Rohit is known for his ability to adapt quickly to different conditions, and he has proven his resilience time and again. If he can counter Archer’s pace and movement, this battle could be a defining one in the first ODI.
<h3>2- Virat Kohli vs Brydon Carse/Gus Atkinson</h3>
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With only one of Brydon Carse or Gus Atkinson likely to feature in England’s playing XI, whoever gets the nod will have a crucial role to play against Virat Kohli. Both pacers possess the skill set needed to challenge the modern master of white-ball cricket, especially around his well-documented weakness outside the off-stump. During the Test series against Australia, Kohli repeatedly fell to deliveries in the fifth-stump channel, edging behind—a vulnerability that Atkinson and Carse have the accuracy to exploit.
Unlike express pacers like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who rely on raw speed, Atkinson and Carse focus more on control and precision. This makes them an even bigger threat to Kohli early in his innings, as they can keep him guessing with disciplined lines. While there aren’t many head-to-head statistics available for this contest, the impact of this battle could be significant in shaping the match’s outcome.
<h3>3- Jos Buttler vs Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Jos Buttler, one of England’s most recognized cricketers in India, has been in fine form recently. A well-rounded and technically sound batter, he has very few weaknesses that bowlers have successfully exploited. However, if there is one bowler who could trouble him, it is India’s seasoned pacer, Mohammed Shami.
Shami holds a statistical edge over Buttler in ODIs, having dismissed him five times in just 67 deliveries. While Buttler has managed to score 57 runs off those balls, Shami’s ability to generate movement and maintain a probing line makes him a serious threat. With his knack for producing sharp seam movement and late swing, Shami will look to unsettle Buttler early and continue his dominance in this intriguing contest.
4- Joe Root vs Axar Patel/Ravindra Jadeja
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England’s right-handed batting maestro, Joe Root, has historically struggled against Jasprit Bumrah, particularly in Indian conditions. However, with Bumrah unavailable for this series, India may turn to spin as their primary weapon against him.
Despite being an exceptional player of spin, Root has shown vulnerability against left-arm off-spinners in the past. With no Bumrah to trouble him with pace and movement, India could look to exploit this weakness by deploying their spinners strategically. In the absence of their pace spearhead, setting a spin trap for Root might be India’s best bet to keep him in check.

The IND vs ENG 1st ODI will feature key battles, including Rohit vs Archer, Kohli vs Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs Shami, and Root vs India’s spin trap. These matchups could shape the game’s outcome.

Crucial player battles—Rohit vs. Archer, Kohli vs. Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs. Shami, and Root vs. spin—will define IND vs ENG 1st ODI.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI Ft. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

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IND vs ENG: After the T20 series concluded, as Mohammed Shami returned to the shortest format for India after a huge span of absence from the format, the World Cup 2023 hero is back playing a crucial hand in the ODI series against England, which will begin on the 6th of February. 
 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammed Shami </a>has had a decent T20 return with 3 wickets across 2 games played and is considered one of the greatest ODI bowlers for India of all time. Especially in the absence of legendary pacer Bumrah, Shami is the most experienced pacer to lead the Indian pace attack. 
 
Ever since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Shami will play his first one-day international match, supposedly at the Vidarbha Stadium tomorrow. Ahead of the vital clash, Mohammed Shami will enter the field with 195 wickets to his name in the longest limited-overs format. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">A Glimpse into Mohammed Shami’s Career </h2>
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A peek into Mohammed Shami's stunning career despite injuries (Image Credit: X)
Shami, the Indian fast bowler, began his journey from the T20 Trophy starring for Bengal back in 2010, where he had one of the best debuts ever. Shami played for several franchises in the IPL the Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_Knight_Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, and Gujarat Titans, where he picked 127 career wickets in the franchise-level cricket tournament. 
 
Shami has played over three World Cups for India ever since his debut in 2013, as he has been India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the CWC, playing over three editions in 2015, 2019 and 2023. With 450+ career wickets in the Men in Blue’s jersey, Shami, despite participation in several WTC and CWC games, could never be seen on the podium, though he won several individual records, the last being named the Player of the Tournament in the 2023 World Cup. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">List of Bowlers fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets</h2>
 
Shami, who has appeared in 101 games and is only 5-wickets away from the remarkable 200 wicket mark, is like Australian modern-day legendary fast bowler <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Starc">Mitchell Starc</a>, who also has 200+ wickets and reached the milestone in just 102 matches and the 101 bowling innings. 
 
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Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 104
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Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 107
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Brett Lee (Australia) – 112
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Allan Donald (South Africa) – 117
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Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 118
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Shane Warne (Australia) – 125
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Makhaya Ntini (South Africa) – 126
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 127
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Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 129
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Other bowlers included the above-written, who also achieved the amazing 200 wickets in least time, with Shami threatening the top spot of Mitchell Starc since he will play his 102nd match in the ODI format and will also play his 101 innings in the white-ball match, as he is just 5-wickets away from being named the greatest ever in the game. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Fastest to 200 ODI wickets for India</h2>
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Shami to surpass Agarkar for fastest 200 ODI Wickets for India (Image Credit: X)
The current Indian selection committee head,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Agarkar"> Ajit Agarkar</a>, picked the fastest 200 wickets for India as the veteran pacer achieved the feat in just 133 games and ended his career with 288 wickets in the format. 
 
So far, only 7 Indian bowlers have crossed the 200-wicket mark; Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath have picked over 300+ ODI wickets, while Zaheer Khan, Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, and Ravindra Jadeja have also picked over 200 wickets for the Men in Blue. 
 
<h3>Most Wickets for India in ODIs:</h3>
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Anil Kumble – 334
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Javagal Srinath – 315
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Ajit Agarkar – 288
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Zaheer Khan – 269
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Harbhajan Singh – 265
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Kapil Dev – 253
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Harbhajan Singh – 220
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Venkatesh Prasad – 196
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Zaheer Khan – 195
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Irfan Pathan – 173
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Kuldeep Yadav – 172
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IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami nearing big record in ODIs ahead of the First ODI vs England

Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI format and will be eyeing a world record on his return in the first ODI against England.

IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami eyeing a World record in the 1st ODI against England

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In what promises to be an exciting and thrilling contest, Steve Smith-led Australia and Dhananjaya de Silva's Sri Lanka are set to lock horns versus each other in the second and the last match of the two-match Test-Series at the Galle International Stadium of Galle from the 6th of February onwards (Wednesday). 
In the opening encounter of the series, the Mighty Aussies secured a comfortable victory by an inning and 242 runs and this win helped them to take an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the two-match series. In such a situation, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka would be looking to make a strong comeback by rectifying their mistakes in the second match. 
Ahead of this exciting contest, some thrilling player battles will be seen taking place between the star players of both teams which can go on to affect the outcome of the match. We will be taking a look at those player battles in this article
While the Kangaroos have already taken the lead in the series, the home side will have the chance to make a strong comeback by taking advantage of the home conditions on offer. It will be interesting to see which team finishes out on top in these player battles and which team succumbs to the pressure. 
<h2>Dinesh Chandimal versus Matthew Kuhnemann</h2>
Australia's left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann failed to create an impact with the ball in the first ball, ending the match with 0 scalps to his name but he can trouble Sri Lankan batters on the spinning track of Galle. 
This will be especially very challenging for experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal. He is a good player of spin, has a good record against them and also he knows the conditions of Galle quite well but the variations of Kuhnemann can trouble him in the second Test-Match.
<h2>Prabhat Jayasuriya versus Usman Khawaja</h2>
Australia's experienced opening batter Usman Khawaja is in great form with the bat and he also possesses' an excellent batting record on Subcontinental surfaces. While the Australian team management would be happy to see him performing, they might be a little worried in the 2nd match as experienced left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya can trouble him a lot. 
The 33-year-old has excellent variations up his sleeve and has knack of performing brilliantly in spin-friendly conditions and home conditions. He also got the better of the Southpaw in the opening encounter, dismissing him when he was batting on the score of 232 runs and Jayasuriya would be looking to get the better of Khawaja again in the final match of the series. 
<h2>Other notable player battles</h2>
Apart from the two above-mentioned player battles, the battle between elite Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon and promising Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis will also be worth watching out for. 
Angelo Mathews will have to rely on his batting technique to tackle the speed and swing of Mitchell Starc and at the same time, Asitha Fernando has the ability to trouble the Australian duo of Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne with his pace and bounce.
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Mitchell Starc had Kamindu Mendis strangled down leg side, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 31, 2025 | Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Australia led by Steve Smith secured an easy victory in the opening match of the series by a margin of an innings and 242 runs and took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. In such a situation, the Sri Lankan team would like to make a strong comeback in the series by correcting its mistakes in the second match. In this match, some interesting player battles will be witnessed between the star players of both teams, which can surely affect the outcome of the match

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns versus each other in the 2nd and final Test match of the two match series and while the Kangaroos have already secured an unassailable 1-0 lead, the home side would not like to lower their morale as they would want to execute a perfect comeback in the series. Some exciting player battles are also going to take place and we will be taking a look at them