IND vs WI: Rohit Sharma-led team India has begun its brand new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) with a rounding victory against West Indies. India defeated West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in Dominica and embarked on a new WTC journey on a high. With a commanding win in the first test, India is set to make big changes in India vs West Indies 2nd test playing11.



India sealed a comprehensive victory riding on the back of debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal's elegant 171-run knock followed by high-class bowling exploits by seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who scalped seven wickets in the 2nd innings and 12 overall.



During the post-match presentation, the Indian captain was all praises for Yashasvi Jaiswal, who at no point in his innings looked worried or uncomfortable with the opposition and helped team India muster a big total.



"He has the talent, he has shown us in the past that he is ready. Came and batted sensibly. The temperament was also tested, at no stage he was panicking," said Rohit Sharma following the win in Dominica.



Jaiswal was adjudged 'Player of the Match' for his sublime innings of 171 runs in 387 deliveries with the help of 16 boundaries and a six.



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Further in the presentation, Rohit Sharma also hinted at the possible changes the team could make in the forthcoming test match against West Indies in Trinidad. 



"Important to start well, now about taking that momentum into the 2nd Test. There are a couple of new guys and people who haven't had much Test cricket, so just about getting them out on the field now," said the Indian skipper.



Interestingly, the Indian management would be keen on handing debuts to Ruturaj Gaikwad and Mukesh Kumar as well following the maiden appearances of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan in the IND vs WI 1st test. Meanwhile, pacer Navdeep Saini, who hasn't had a lot of test cricket in the recent past, would also be in line to get some game time. However, it remains to be seen who goes out of India's playing11 to accommodate the aforementioned players. 



Notably, Navdeep Saini's last test appearance came back in 2021 when he joined the party of fringe Indian bowlers who broke the back of Australia's fortress Gaba in the famous Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. 



It remains to be seen who gets a sack from the Indian playing11 for the 2nd test, which begins on July 20th at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad.



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Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Siraj



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IND vs WI: India set to make big changes for India vs West Indies 2nd Test, Rohit Sharma drops hint

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IND vs WI 2nd Test: After comfortably winning the 1st India vs West Indies test match in Dominica a couple of days ago, team India will once again look to secure a dominating position as it takes guard for the second game of the two-match series against West Indies. The IND vs WI 2nd Test will also see Virat Kohli unlock some major milestones, which are discussed in this article later.



The India vs West Indies 2nd Test is scheduled to begin on July 20th in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The fixture will begin at 7:30 PM IST and the timings of the sessions will remain the same as it was in the first test.



Indian batting stalwart is never off the limelight. There is always some or the other reason he takes the media headlines. A couple of days ago during the IND vs WI 1st test, Kohli slammed a fantastic 76 runs knock and took the internet by storm. Now in the subsequent game, he is all set to dazzle the world by achieving some impressive feats, which would add more feathers to his already decorated cap.



This article will lead you through Virat Kohli's 4 Major Milestones to be unlocked during India vs West Indies 2nd Test.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">76th International Century:</h3>



Virat Kohli was about to score his 76th international century during the India vs West Indies 1st test where he scored 76 runs. He fell 24 runs shy to get to the milestone after being outsmarted by Rakheem Cornwall. However, the reattempt mode to score the 76th international century will be on for Virat Kohli as India lock horns with West Indies in the 2nd fixture.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Go past VVS Laxman in Test Runs</h3>



Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli is set to surpass VVS Laxman in terms of total number of runs amassed in the traditional format of cricket. Kohli is 226 runs behind Laxman in the total number of test runs scored. While VVS has mustered a record 8781 test runs in 134 matches, Kohli, currently, stands at the score of 8555 in 110 matches. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Surpass Jacques Kallis in Most International Runs</h3>



As Virat Kohli goes past his compatriot VVS Laxman, he would also jump ahead of South African cricket icon Jacques Kallis in total number of international runs scored during the upcoming IND vs WI 2nd test in Trinidad. Kohli is just 73 runs behind Kallis, who has scored 25534 runs in 519 international matches during his career. Virat Kohli stands at 25461 in 499 matches.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">500th International Match</h3>



In another milestone, Kohli is set to play his 500th international match as he gears up for the Caribbean challenge in the 2nd test. The maestro batter is just one game away to register the record. Throughout his illustrious career so far, Kohli has featured in 110 Test matches, 274 ODIs and 115 Twenty20 games.



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IND vs WI 2nd Test: Virat Kohli's 4 Major Milestones to be Unlocked during India vs West Indies 2nd Test

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IND vs WI 2nd Test: Having the lead 1-0 in the series, India will square off against the host West Indies in the 2nd and last test of India Tour of West Indies 2023. This IND vs WI 2nd Test will be a historic one as it will mark the 100th red-ball game between the two sides. Here we present you the IND vs WI 2nd test Date and Venue, expected strongest playing 11, streaming and broadcasting details.



Team India drilled in Port of Spain in preparation for the IND vs WI 2nd Test after the first test was over in three days. Following a straightforward victory in the first Test in Dominica, Rohit Sharma and company had a two-day holiday from training. The goal is now to extend the domination of 21 years.



Over the past two decades, the Test series between India and the West Indies may have lost the significance it once held. But the two Test matches are of utmost significance since Team India is going through a period of transition. India would extend their reign atop the ICC Rankings if they win the series 2-0.



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IND vs WI 2nd test is all set to be played from?20th July to 24th July. The 2nd test of India tour of West Indies 2023 is going to be played at?Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. The match will start at 10:00 AM local and?7:30 AM IST.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strongest-playing-xi-prediction">Strongest Playing XI Prediction</h2>



While Ravichandran Ashwin decimated the Windies' batting order, there have been rumors around that Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid might consider including an Axar Patel option for the second test between India and the Windies, which will begin on July 20.



Out of 24 wickets, as many as 20 ended up going to spinners in the first test, with Ashwin grabbing 12 of them. After only 8 overs, the outcome of the game had been determined when a puff of dust started sprouting from the pitch.



But even on such a surface, India misunderstood the pitch and only chose Ashwin and Jadeja as spinners. India would be set to add Axar Patel as a third spinner because Port of Spain is probably in a similar state.



Here is the expected Strongest Playing 11 of India for IND vs WI 2nd test:



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Rohit Sharma Yashasvi Jaiswal Shubman Gill Virat Kohli Ajinkya Rahane Ishan Kishan Ravindra Jadeja Axar Patel Ravi Ashwin Mohammad Siraj Jaydev Unadkat
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IND vs WI 2nd Test Date, Strongest Playing XI Prediction, Streaming and Broadcasting News| Check Out For Full Details

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IND vs WI Day 1: India stand on the brink of another series win in West Indies, keeping their almost 2 decades record upright. Team India is all set to take on one-on-one against West Indies in the 2nd test of India Tour Of West Indies 2023 to be played from July 20 at Port of Spain, Trinidad. Weather is going to play quite a significant role so we brought to you the IND vs WI Day 1 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen's Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad.



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The last time West Indies defeated India in a Test series was 21 years ago. With the odds stacked against them yet again, the hosts would be delighted to see them level the series. However, as of now, even a transitional Indian squad heads to Trinidad as the favorite.



Yashasvi Jaiswal's outstanding debut checked off all the boxes for India, and even though the openers covered up the middle-order kinks, their confidence would be higher than usual. Rohit Sharma, the captain, also hammered a stunning century after quite a bit of time. A track with a little bit more tempo should also help some of their stroke makers in their quest for form.



Down below are the IND vs WI Day 1 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen's Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad:



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India tour of West Indies 2023 | India vs West Indies 2nd Test match is being played at?Queen's Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad from July 20 to July 24 starting at 10:30 AM Local and?7:30 PM IST.



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ACC TO WEATHER.COM, the weather is predicted to be overcast throughout the day in Port of Spain. As the weather websites show, leaving the last two hours of the day, there are moderate chances of rain for Day 1 which would affect the opening day for a test match like this. A 50+% chance of rain is predicted earlier in the day and drops to 7% later in the day. It hopefully ain?t going to eat up the complete day. The Temperature in the morning is expected to be around 30? C and stay that for the day.



Winds with a speed of around 10-15KMPH will gust towards the East southeast. Humidity will also stay at the average rate of 70% (around 75% in the morning and falls to 70% in the evening). So, the possibilities of rain are there but we can hope for a pretty healthy and decent day 1 of the IND vs WI 2nd test match.



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 This pitch has been beneficial to the pacers in the past compared to the first Test in Dominica, where spin played a significant role and significantly influenced the result of the match. Since rain is predicted throughout the game, both teams' lineup decisions may be influenced by it.



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While spinners could be useful in the final two days, pacers will love bowling with the new ball. In the 61 Tests held there, the team batting first has won 20 times, while the chasing side has won 18 games. At Queen's Park Oval, the average first-inning score is a little over 300.



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IND vs WI Day 1 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen's Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad | West Indies vs India 2nd Test

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IND vs WI: Virat Kohli scored a brilliant century in his 500th international match - The second day of the second Test match between India and West Indies at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad has started from 7:30 pm today. By the end of the first day's play, the Indian team had scored 288 runs at the loss of 4 wickets. The opening pair of left-handed IPL superstar Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma, also performed brilliantly in the second Test match. There was a 139-run partnership between both the batsmen. By the end of the first day's play, the X-captain of the Indian team, Virat Kohli, was unbeaten on 83 runs.



Virat Kohli is playing 500 matches of his international career, His century in this important match has made it even more memorable. Till writing this article, he is currently batting on 117 runs in 196 balls with the help of 11 fours. Team India's score is 336 runs at the loss of 4 wickets. Left-handed batsman Ravindra Jadeja has also scored a half-century in 120 balls with the help of four fours.



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It has been a while since Virat Kohli scored a Test century on foreign soil. Prior to that, he scored his final Test century away from home on December 16 in Perth, Australia. At this point, 1677 days and 31 innings later, he has an overseas Test century. Against the West Indies, Kohli scored his third century in a Test match. He had previously scored centuries in the Rajkot Test (139) and Northsound Test (200).



Virat Kohli also made many new records during his innings of 100 runs in the second Test of the second Test. He has become the first player to score a century in the 500th international match.



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IND vs WI: Virat Kohli scored a brilliant century in his 500th international match

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IND vs WI Day 4: We are on the Day 4 of the IND vs WI 2nd Test match and the contest is getting intense for the hosts, who still need runs aplenty in their first innings. The third day of the ongoing test rain played a significant part with its multiple interventions. This article will lead you through IND vs WI Day 4 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen?s Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad.



Debutant pacer Mukesh Kumar got his maiden scalp in the innings with the wicket of another debutant Kirk McKenzie. A total of four wickets fell in the day as West Indies added 143 runs overnight total. R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd Siraj and Mukesh Kumar got one scalp each.



West Indies still trail by 209 runs at the end of day three with five wickets down. In response to India's mammoth total of 438 runs, West Indies have scored 229 runs till now in the loss of five wickets. The Caribbeans made India toil hard for the wickets as they were in no hurry to score. 



West Indies skipper Kraigg Braithwaite was firm in his batting approach and unleashed a proper test innings. He was dismissed at a score of 75 runs in 235 deliveries. The other batters too showed decent resistance against the Indian bowlers, however, they eventually fell to put themselves into the backfoot.



Alick Athanaze and Jason Holder held their ends till the end of the day's play and ensured no more wickets fall. Athnaze remained unbeaten at a score of 37 runs while Holder is at 11 runs score.



At the end of IND vs WI day 3, West Indies amassed 229 runs in the loss of five wickets. The hosts still need 209 runs to overcome India's first innings total.



Down below are the IND vs WI Day 1 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen?s Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad:



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India tour of West Indies 2023 | India vs West Indies 2nd Test match is being played at?Queen?s Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad?from July 20 to July 24 starting at 10:30 AM Local and?7:30 PM IST.



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As per Weather.com, the IND vs WI day 4 is expected to be overcast throughout the game time as we have seen throughout the first three days of play. Some signs of rain showers are also predicted at around 12 PM. There could be more rain delays in the day, as they were on day three. The average temperature of the day will be around 33 degrees in the day, which will drop to 26 degrees in the evening.



Winds blowing at approximately 10-15KMPH will be gusting in the East southeast direction. The humidity level will remain steady at an average of 70%, with around 75% in the morning, gradually falling to 70% in the evening. There is a chance of rain, but overall, we can anticipate a fairly pleasant and favourable first day of the IND vs WI 2nd test match.



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The pitch for the IND vs WI day 4 is no real demon for the batters. It's very much a hard surface for the batters to exploit. The bowlers will have to toil hard to get wickets to get their wickets. Bowling a wicket-to-wicket line would be the ideal choice to restrain the batters from quick scoring.



Some wear and tear can be seen outside the off-stump line, which could be a threat to the batters. It might play differently a bit for the spinners as we approach the backend of the IND vs WI 2nd test.



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IND vs WI Day 4 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen?s Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad | West Indies vs India 2nd Test

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The time is ticking for India captain Rohit Sharma in Test cricket. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the opening batter is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which will be the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, provided few conditions. 
Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar is in Melbourne, and he will soon be having a conversation with Rohit Sharma related to his future in Tests. As per the reports, if India fails to reach the final of the series, then the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be the last match for India's captain.
This comes after Rohit Sharma's struggles in the Test cricket of last. In the last 8 games, the opening batter has scored just 155 runs at an average of 11.07 and his struggles are visible in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he has managed just 22 runs from 5 innings. 
After playing two games in the middle order, Rohit Sharma moved back to the top order in the ongoing Melbourne Test. However, the move didn't pay off, as the skipper was back in the hut after facing just 5 balls. He attempted a half-hearted pull shot and was caught by Scott Boland with ease. 
<h2> Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches</h2>
The reports also added that Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches. However, to accommodate him back as an opener, Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the ongoing game as Washington Sundar replaced him as an all-rounder. 
With their place for the ICC World Test Championship very far away, it is fair to say Rohit Sharma won't be playing any more Tests after the ongoing game. To make it into the final, India will have to win both the remaining games. However, with the way things are going in the ongoing match, Australia look like clear favourites. 
There also have been some other sections of reports that have claimed that a big announcement will be around the corner after the Melbourne Test concludes. It is learned that there will be some big news coming from Indian cricket, especially if the team loses the game. 
If the reports related to Rohit Sharma's retirement after the Sydney Test are true, it's safe to say that the batter will have a great opportunity to turn things around in the remaining three innings. If he sets the stage on fire in three innings, chances are he will continue leading the team.
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As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that Rohit Sharma is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Rohit Sharma to retire after Sydney Test, Ajit Agarkar set to talk to captain about his future

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It's really hard to imagine Pakistan's test team without the presence of Shaheen Shah Afridi and it's a situation which is really hard to occur. However, a shocking call was taken by the National Team's selectors and despite being in excellent form with the ball, elite Pakistani seamer was not considered for selection in Pakistan's two-match Test-Series verus the South Africans.
Afridi delivered am exceptional performance in the One Day International series versus the same opposition, dismissing the highest number of batters (7) and his role with the ball was crucial in his team's success. 
But despite all this, the pacer wasn't even considered for selection for the two-match Test-Series versus the Proteas. According to some news reports, prior to the squad-announcement of the Shaheens, a selector reportedly asked the 24-year-old to take part in a practice Four-day match before the commencement of the Test-Series. 
Due to some personal reasons, Shaheen wasn't able to comply with the instructions of the Pakistani selectors. This was comprehended as "disobedience" by the selectors which led to his eventual exclusion from the Test team. Notably, a similar instruction was given to former skipper Babar Azam too, who also didn't comply with the instructions but was still included in the Test team.
According to some inside sources of Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team, it's believed that the dominating behavior of a certain selector has caused a feeling of dissatisfaction among the national team players. The selector, who recently announced his retirement from Cricket, reportedly maintains a dominating attitude even towards former players. It's believed that the selector is none other than Aleem Dar who was drafted in the selection committee just a few months back. 
According to some close sources of Shaheen, the pacer still has the passion in him to represent Pakistan in the longest format of the game and he was pretty disappointed by the selectors' decision to exclude him from the Test Team for the South Africa series. 
Post the conclusion of the One-Day International series, the 24-year-old even gave the offer to stay in South Africa for the upcoming Test-Series if the national team selectora felt the need to include him in the squad, but no initiative was taken to select him. 
The Shan Masood-led team desperately felt the absence of a left-handed pacer and this was pretty evident in the Centurion Test-match versus the Proteas. Another left-arm seamer Mir Hamza, who is known for his speed and variations, was not considered for selection too. 
Talking about Shaheen Shah Afridi again, the reason for not selecting him was given as workload management but shockingly, he was allowed to participate in the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He is a part of the team of Fortune Barishal and the 24-year-old is anticipated to play in five contests for the franchise.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-irfan-pathan-and-sanjay-manjrekar-get-involved-in-a-heated-argument-over-the-run-out-of-yashasvi-jaiswal-on-live-tv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch:Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar get involved in a heated argument over the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal on live TV</a>

Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Mitchell Starc | Image: AFP

Shaheen Shah Afridi was shockingly not considered for selection in Pakistan's Test Team for the South Africa series and Aleem Dar is reportedly considered the main reason behind his exclusion from the team.

Shaheen Afridi neglected the orders of the selectors and this led to his exclusion from the Test Team

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Jasprit Bumrah bowled the worst spell of his career in the Tests during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Jasprit Bumrah was taken for a lot of runs in the Tests against Australia. The fast bowler returned with the figures of 4/99 in the 28.4 overs. This saw him achieving a wanted record to his name as, for the first time, he gave away more than 90 runs in an innings in his career in Tests. 
Jasprit Bumrah also was hit for four sixes during his spell. It was for the first time in 4562 deliveries that six was hit against him. Sam Konstas slammed the fast bowler for two sixes, while Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc also hit one six each against the premier fast bowler. 
This was only the second time that more than one six in an innings (after England's first innings in 2018 at the Oval) was hit against the fast bowler. This was the first time three or more sixes were hit against the fast bowler. 
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler has looked a class apart in the series. He picked fifer in Perth and followed it up with the four-fer in Adelaide. The pacer picked 6-fer wickets in Gabba and then four-fer in Melbourne.
Jasprit Bumrah, in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, has taken 25 wickets at an average of 13.12 with five-wicket hauls. With the way he is going, he is expected to take more wickets in the series and it won't be a surprise if he goes past 35-mark in the series. 
Coming to the match, Australia had another dominating outing in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
They came up with a terrific effort with bat and ball on Day two to put India under pressure. The hosts ended their first innings on 474 and then took five Indian wickets. At stumps, India was 165 for five and is still behind 310 runs.
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Jasprit Bumrah bowled the worst spell of his career in the Tests during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Shocking! Jasprit Bumrah bowls the worst spell of his career and achieves two unwanted feats

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Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar has ordered skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Mohammed Siraj for the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He said that the team should include Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna in the team at Sydney. 
Mohammed Siraj has been one of the poor performers for India in the ongoing series against Australia. The fast bowler has failed to provide support to Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing series, which has been the main reason behind the team's struggles with the ball. 
With Mohammed Siraj failing to take wickets and restrict run flow, all the burden has come on Jasprit Bumrah. The fast bowler has been single-handedly carrying the bowling lineup of the team and is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with 25 wickets to his name. 
Mohammed Siraj has also leaked a lot of runs and his poor effort is the reason why Australia has piled up over 400 runs in the last two games. In the Melbourne Test, he failed to take a single wicket and gave away 122 runs in the 23 overs that he bowled. 
Sunil Gavaskar feels that Mohammed Siraj needs a break and team management needs to tell him that they are dropping him on the basis of his poor performances. While speaking to Star Sports, he explained: 
"I think Siraj, perhaps, needs a little bit of a break. In the sense that, I am not saying a break, he needs to be told that he is left out of the team for non-performance. There has to be a situation where you can’t beat around the bush." 
<h2>If you want to make two changes. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to support Jasprit Bumrah - Sunil Gavaskar wants Mohammed Siraj to be dropped </h2>
Sunil Gavaskar mentioned that Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma need to directly say to Mohammed Siraj they are dropping him. The batting great also batted for the inclusion of Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana. He explained: 
"But I think Siraj needs to be told ‘look, you are not bowling as well as we expected you to on pitches that have been helpful’. That is something that needs to be told. If you want to make two changes. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to support Jasprit Bumrah. By all means, do that," he concluded.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>

Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar has ordered skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Mohammed Siraj for the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma ordered to drop Mohammed Siraj following his worst performance

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In the 2nd day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, the Indian Cricket Team has hit the axe on their own feet. In reply to Australia's first inning score of 474 runs, the Indian batters helped their team reach the score of 153-2 at one point and they were on course of reaching a big score in their first-inning. 
However, in the 41st over, young Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal got run out after playing a good knock of 86 runs. Lack of co-ordination with Virat Kohli on the other end meant he youngster missed out on the opportunity to slam his 2nd ton versus the Aussies in the ongoing BGT series. On one hand, the threat of a follow on being enforeced is looming over the Indian Team while on the other hand, the run out of Jaiswal sparked a heated argument between Cricket experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar and the video of the same has gone viral on social media platforms. 
The Men in Blue ended the 2nd day of the Melbourne test at the score of 164 runs for the loss of five wickets and they are still trailing the Kangaroos by 310 runs. Post the conclusion of the 2nd day, Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan were discussing the run out of Jaiswal in the post match show of Star Sports. Manjrekar on one hand was seen criticising Kohli while the opinions of Irfan were completely opposite.
Watch the full video <a href="https://x.com/Musafirr_hu_yar/status/1872543107272806770?t=08VDV_x1Pzgs82fX6qIX2g&amp;s=19">here</a>
<h2>Manjrekar had some harsh words to say about Kohli</h2>
First, Sanjay Manjrekar put forward his perspective and said, 
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"The ball was coming at a slower speed, I don't think that Virat would have got run-out in that situation. It was the call of Jaiswal and this run was probably not a free one but Jaiswal was the one who was running at the danger-end not Virat. It was his (Virat's) childish mistake that he looked back and decided that it was not a run. If Yashasvi's judgement was wrong then he would have got dismissed on the non-striker's end."

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<h2>Irfan Pathan hit back at the comments of Manjrekar</h2>
Initiating a counter attack on the views of his fellow commentator, Irfan said, 
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"He (Kohli) was probably not confident about taking that run because the ball went to fielder in a quick manner. Kohli, who was standing at the non-striker's end also has the right to deny a run call if he feels he's at the risk of getting run-out."

After this, Manjrekar said, "If you don't want to let me talk, then it's okay.
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Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/steve-smith-goes-past-sachin-tendulkar-and-kohli-sets-the-record-for-the-most-number-of-centuries-in-border-gavaskar-trophy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith goes past Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli, sets the record for the most number of centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy</a>

Irfan Pathan (L) and Sanjay Manjrekar (C) in the post match show of Star Sports alongside Jatin Sapru (R) | Image: X (Cricket NDTV)

Cricket Experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar got involved in a heated exchange with each other on live television following the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Watch:Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar get involved in a heated argument over the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal on live TV

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India batter Virat Kohli has been the centre of attraction in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Virat Kohli has become the target of Australian media ever since India has reached the Melbourne. He was involved in a fight with Australian media and then, during the ongoing match, was also seen having a heated exchange with young opener Sam Konstas. 
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch between over, and after that, were seen having a heated argument. This saw Batter facing a lot of criticism for having a go at a young player who was making his debut for Australia. 
The Australian media, along with various Australian experts and former cricketers, went hard at Virat Kohli. Not only this, even the crowd was against the senior India batter as he got boos when the premier batter walked out to bat on the Day Two of the ongoing Test. 
<h2>Virat Kohli looked very solid at the crease and it seemed that he would reply to all the critics in style</h2>
Virat Kohli looked very solid at the crease and it seemed that he would reply to all the critics in style and with his bat. He looked in great touch as he played some crisp shots in his innings and with the way he was going, it was expected that he would get a big score.
Virat Kohli was highly cautious against the balls outside off early on his innings and, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, added over 100 runs partnership. But the demons of the outside off stump came to haunt him again as he was back in the hut after a valuable start. 
Virat Kohli was removed by Scott Boland as he poked at the ball outside off and was caught by Alex Carey behind the stumps. The premier Indian batter was back in the hut after 36 runs, but what caught the attention of many was he fought with the crowd on his way back. 
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>
As he was going inside the dressing room, some of the fans near the entrance told him something. The batter, however, came up back and shared some words with the fans before going back in extreme anger. You can see the video below:

India batter Virat Kohli has been the centre of attraction in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia

Watch: 'Angry' Virat Kohli fights with fans at MCG after getting out for 36 runs

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In what proves to be a massive and a remarkable achievement, Australian Cricket Team's elite batsman Steven Smith has broken the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's prestigious record following his splendid hundred in the ongoing 4th test-match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Batting at the fourth spot in the batting-order, the former Aussie skipper slammed an incredible ton, helping the Kangaroos gain the upper-hand in the do-or-die encounter at the iconic stadium. 
The 35-year-old who failed to meet the expectations of the Australian fans in the Adelaide and Perth Test-Matches, rediscovered his magic with the bat with the help of a wonderful ton in the Gabba Test-match. He didn't let his good momentum go away, slamming yet another important century and helped the Kangaroos post a huge first inning score in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-match. In this process, the former Australian skipper also broken Tendulkar's record of slamming the highest number of centuries in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
<h3>List of batters to have slammed the highest number of centuries in the history of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series</h3>
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<th id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 10px;">Innings</th>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Steve Smith</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Sachin Tendulkar</td>
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<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">9</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Virat Kohli</td>
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<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">9</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Ricky Ponting</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">51</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Michael Clarke</td>
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Prior to his inning of 140 runs at the MCG, Smith had scored the same number of BGT tons as Kohli &amp; Tendulkar. So, elite Indian batter Virat Kohli also has an opportunity to go past the little master and match Smith if he slams a hundred in the Boxing-Day Test.
<h2>Steve Smith goes past Joe Root with his century in Melbourne</h2>
Records keep flowing from the bat of Elite Australian batter Steve Smith and with the help of 34th Test ton in Melbourne, he has now become the player who has scored the most centuries in the history of Test cricket versus the Indian Team i.e 11 centuries.
Before Smith, this record was in the name of England's Joe Root who has slammed 10 incredible tons versus the Men in Blue. Apart from him, the likes of Ricky Ponting, Vivian Richards and Gary Sobers have also scored 8 centuries each against India.
Also, Smith has now equalled Brian Lara, Sunil Gavaskar, Younus Khan and Mahela Jayawadene in terms of scoring the most centuries in the history of the five-day format. All of these legendary players had scored 34 centuries in Test cricket. This is also Smith's 46th century in his international career.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>

Steven Smith of Australia celebrates scoring his 34 test ton in the Boxing-Day Test-match versus India at the MCG | Image: Getty Images

Steven Smith of Australia has broken multiple records with the help of his 34th Test century in the Boxing-Day Test-match versus Team India

Steve Smith goes past Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli, sets the record for the most number of centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was leading the Indian batting and brought the visitors back into the game. He stitched an important 102-run partnership with Virat Kohli for the third wicket, and Team India were looking good until there was a miscommunication between the two. Jaiswal was looking good for another big score and was going very well.
But on the last ball of the 41st over, he drove a ball to mid-on and was out of the blocks for a run. Virat, who was watching the ball, didn't respond, and Jaiswal got run out. That was the turning point in the Indian batting innings so far.
That run out also must have broken Virat's concentration, and he got out once again trying to poke at the ball outside off stump. Before that, he was leaving it pretty well. Jaiswal scored his ninth test fifty and made 82 runs off 118 balls, with 11 fours and one six. However, before getting out, he achieved a special feat.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Yashavi Jaiswal joins Sachin Tendulkar among the Indian players with most Test runs in a calendar year.</h2>
Jaiswal has had a tremendous year with the bat for India. He has scored the most runs for India in tests this year, and overall, he is the second-highest scorer in 2024. Jaiswal has scored 1394 runs in 28 innings at an average of 53.61 with three centuries and 8 half-centuries. He has hit 36 sixes this year.
Earlier, Jaiswal broke the long-standing record of Brendon McCullum for most test sixes in a year. McCullum struck 34 sixes in 2014, and Jaiswal has already hit 36 in 2024. Apart from that, Jaiswal has joined Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Sunil Gavaskar in an elite list of Indian batters with the most test runs in a calendar year.
In his 82-run innings, he went past Rahul Dravid (1357), Gundappa Viswanath (1388), and Virat (1322). Jaiswal has now scored the fifth-most test runs by an Indian in a calendar year. Sachin holds the Indian record with 1562 runs in 2010. Jaiswal still has one more innings in the MCG test, and he needs another 169 runs to break that record.
Speaking of the game, India finished Day 2 at 164/5. They were at 153/2 at one point and then lost three quick wickets for six runs. The visitors are still 111 runs behind to avoid the follow-on. Rishabh Pant (6) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) are at the crease, and India need a special effort from their lower order to do something.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal was unlucky to get run out after a well-made 82 in the first innings of the ongoing Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG

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IND vs AUS DAY 2: Australia continued from their strong overnight score of 311/6 and completely dominated India in the first session of the day. Australia crushed India’s bowling, scoring 474 with Smith’s brilliant 140. India now faces a tough challenge on a tricky pitch.
Here’s how the action unfolded on Day 2:
<h2>Session 1: Australia Tightens the Grip</h2>
It was all about Australia in the morning session. In just 27 overs, they smashed 143 runs and lost only one wicket. India’s bowlers looked clueless as the Aussies made merry. Akash Deep, who shone yesterday, had a rough time today, giving away runs, while Jasprit Bumrah kept toiling but couldn’t find the breakthrough early on.
Steve Smith, looking every bit like the run-machine he is, played with ease and elegance. He kept the scoreboard ticking with clever singles and sharp boundaries, leaving no scoring chance behind. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins supported him brilliantly, finding the ropes regularly and frustrating the Indian bowlers.
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The big moment came when Smith brought up his fifth Test century at the iconic MCG. The 112-run partnership between Smith and Cummins left India reeling. Cummins eventually fell to Ravindra Jadeja, trying to attack, but by then, the damage was done. India’s bowlers seemed tired and out of ideas, with their short-ball strategy failing on a pitch that wasn’t offering much pace or bounce.
<h2>Session 2: India Strikes Back, But Australia Posts a Mammoth Total</h2>
After lunch, India finally had something to cheer about. Ravindra Jadeja struck early, dismissing Mitchell Starc, and the very next ball saw the end of the brilliant Steve Smith, who was trapped on 140. It was a knock that reminded everyone why Smith is considered one of the best in the world—two centuries in two matches, first in Brisbane and now here at the MCG.
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Jasprit Bumrah then wrapped things up, dismissing Nathan Lyon, but not before Lyon and Scott Boland added 19 valuable runs for the last wicket. Australia finished their innings with a massive 474 runs on the board.
<h2>Australia’s Commanding Total</h2>
474 runs is a huge score on this pitch. With the surface offering something for both pacers and spinners, it’s going to be a big test for the Indian batters.
The foundation of this innings was laid by debutant Sam Konstas’ brilliant knock on Day 1, followed by good and moving innings from Manus, Khwaja, Carey, and not to mention a masterclass from Steve Smith today. His knock had shades of his golden form from 2019, leaving the Indian bowlers scratching their heads.
India’s bowling attack had very few bright spots. Bumrah was once again the standout, fighting hard to contain the Aussie batters. Jadeja kept things steady, but Akash Deep struggled to replicate his heroics from yesterday.
Can India’s batters rise to the occasion and fight back, or will this Australian total prove too much to handle? The challenge is massive, and the MCG is set for another gripping chapter in this Test series!

Australia dominated on Day 2, piling up 474 runs with Steve Smith’s masterful century. India’s bowlers struggled, while brief resistance from Bumrah and Jadeja couldn’t stop the Aussie charge on a challenging pitch.

Steve Smith’s century and Australia’s 474-run total leave India facing an uphill battle on a pitch favoring both spinners and pacers.

IND vs AUS: Australia managed to put up a huge 474 First Innings score

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Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he is one of the best in the business. Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw the Australian batters dominating the Indian bowlers.
The counterattack started when the debutant Sam Konstas took on Bumrah and slammed him for two sixes in an over. They set the tone for the hosts, and they had a great batting display in the first sessions. All four top Australian batters marked a fifty each.
But it was once again Bumrah who brought India into the game. He dismissed dangerous Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh in quick succession, which dented the Australian scoring rate. Bumrah ended the day at 3/75. He once again proved to be the real threat for the hosts.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Jasprit Bumrah on verge of reaching 200 wickets in Test cricket on Day 2</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah, with his three wickets, registered a couple of great records. He dismissed Head for a duck and became the first Indian bowler to dismiss the Australian batter for a duck against India. Apart from him, with his three wickets, he also went past Anil Kumble (15) to take the most wickets at the MCG.
Bumrah now has 18 wickets at this iconic venue. But as he steps on the field on Day 2, Bumrah eyes a major record. Notably, Bumrah has 197 wickets now, and he has a chance to complete 200 wickets in the first innings itself. Australia still have four wickets left in the bank, and if the Indian pacer can take three wickets on Day 2, he will become the fastest Indian to reach this milestone.
Currently, Kapil Dev holds the record for the fastest Indian pacer to take 200 wickets in 50 tests. Jasprit Bumrah is currently playing his 44th Test, and he still has the second innings, but he can achieve this feat on Day 2 itself. Overall, Ravichandran Ashwin holds this Indian record in 37 tests.
Meanwhile, India need to make sure that they take the remaining four wickets early on Day 2 and try to bat long. India have dropped Shubman Gill, so they are one batter short. Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Reddy are three all-rounders in the lower middle order who need to take responsibility. Rohit Sharma is likely to open the innings, and KL Rahul will bat at no. 3.
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Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets as Australia finished 311/6 at the stumps on Day 1 of the fourth test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.