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  • IND vs AUS Test Series: Tickets for the 1st Test Now Available Online

    IND vs AUS Test Series: Tickets for the 1st Test Now Available Online

    India vs Australia Test Series (Border Gavaskar Trophy) is all set to begin on the 9th February, 2023. The series will decide if India is going to play the final of the World Test Championship against Australia in 2023. If India manages to win the Test series or draw it they will qualify for the final of the World Test Championship. The first Test between India and Australia in the upcoming Test series is going to be played at Nagpur from 9th February 2023.

    IND vs AUS Test Series: Tickets for the 1st Test Now Available Online

    IND vs AUS 1st Test Online Tickets

    The tickets for the 1st Test between India and Australia are now available to buy online on BookMyShow in India. The online ticket booking platform is selling tickets online through its website or app. The tickets are selling fast and if you want to witness the match you should book your seat now.

    ALSO READ: IND vs AUS Test Series 2023:Shreyas Iyer out of the first Test, Suryakumar Yadav Ready to Shine!

    India and Australia are going to play a total of four matches in the Test series. Following the Test series India is also going to play an ODI series against Australia to continue preparing for the upcoming World Cup which is scheduled to be played in October 2023 in India.

  • Watch: Virat Kohli Politely Requests Fans To Not Film Video While Signing Autographs For Them in The Ashram

    Watch: Virat Kohli Politely Requests Fans To Not Film Video While Signing Autographs For Them in The Ashram

    Virat Kohli’s next assignment is the big Border-Gavaskar Trophy which will be starting on February 09. Before the training sessions for the Test Series begin, Virat was spotted in a spiritual place in Uttarakhand, along with his wife Anushka.

    Virat and Anuska

    As per reports, the couple visited the Swami Dayanand Ji Maharaj’s samadhi at Swami Dayanand Ashram in Rishikesh.

    https://twitter.com/meownces/status/1620342163107373063

    Recently a video of Virat Kohli from this visit is going viral in which he could be seen telling his fans not to shoot videos while he was signing autographs for them.

    https://twitter.com/kohlifanAmeee/status/1620307293232599041?t=f69IjVV_o8hafPGxfRGL3g&s=19

    All the Indian fans will be wishing that Virat Kohli brings with him lots of blessings from this visit so that his Test form could also rejuvenate.

  • Sanjay Manjrekar reveals Virat Kohli’s biggest challenge in the Tests

    Sanjay Manjrekar reveals Virat Kohli’s biggest challenge in the Tests

    As Virat Kohli continues to dominate ODI cricket, many experts and fans have compared him to Sachin Tendulkar. While some believe the comparison is unfair due to the different eras they played in, Kohli is quickly catching up to Tendulkar in the number of ODI centuries scored.

    Sanjay Manjrekar reveals Virat Kohli’s biggest challenge in the Tests
    Sanjay Manjrekar reveals Virat Kohli’s biggest challenge in the Tests

    Kohli recently scored his 45th ODI century, only 5 behind Tendulkar’s record of 49 in this format. However, former India teammate Sanjay Manjrekar believes that breaking Tendulkar’s record of 51 Test centuries will be Kohli’s true and toughest challenge.

    “Virat Kohli is an all-time great in ODIs and I am not saying that he is not good in Tests but his real challenge would be to break Sachin’s record of 51 Test hundreds. I hope he keeps his hunger alive and surpasses that record too,” said Manjrekar.

    He currently has 27 Test centuries to his name. India’s next Test series against Australia offers an opportunity for him to score a couple of tons against his favorite rivals, and potentially inch closer to Tendulkar’s record.

  • India Squad for Australia Test Series- Suryakumar Yadav Earns a Maiden Call-Up

    India Squad for Australia Test Series- Suryakumar Yadav Earns a Maiden Call-Up

    India has announced the squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia, which is scheduled to be played in February and March 2023. However, the squad is announced for only the first two matches right now, and it will undergo changes after the first two Tests. Jasprit Bumrah has missed out due to the stiffness he is facing while bowling; Ravindra Jadeja has been included in the squad, but his inclusion in the team is subject to fitness. KS Bharat and Ishan Kishan are named as the two wicketkeeper batters. KL Rahul has been named vice-captain for the Australia Test series. Rohit Sharma is going to captain the side. Axar Patel has also been named in the squad after missing out against NZ in ODIs and T20s due to family commitments.

    Bumrah Jadeja

    India Squad for First Two Tests Against Australia: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (vc), Shubman Gill, C Pujara, V Kohli, S Iyer, KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja (Subject to fitness), Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Suryakumar Yadav

    Suryakumar Yadav has finally earned a maiden call-up to the Indian Test squad. Jaydev Unadkat is retained in the squad due to his heroics in domestic cricket. Kuldeep Yadav has also returned to the Test squad after quite a long time. Washington Sundar has failed to find a spot. All in all, India now looks settled to battle it out with Australia.

  • Australia Squad for Test Series Against India- 4 Spinners in 18 Men Squad

    Australia Squad for Test Series Against India- 4 Spinners in 18 Men Squad

    Cricket Australia has announced its 18 men’s squad for the Test series (Border Gavaskar Trophy) against India. An 18 men’s squad has been named for the Australia Tour of India and what’s surprising is that Australia has decided to include four specialist spinners in the squad despite being considered a pace-heavy team. Four Test matches between India and Australia will be played at Nagpur, Delhi, Dharamsala and Ahmedabad during the month of February and March.

    Australia Squad for Test Series Against India- 4 Spinners in 18 Men Squad

    Australia Squad for Test Series against India

    Pat Cummins (capt), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner

    Australia Squad for India Tour- Highlights

    Australia has included four spinners including Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Ashton Agar and Mitchell Swepson. The Indian pitches are known to be rank turners, and Australia has prepared its squad accordingly. Todd Murphy is an uncapped Australian spinner, while Lyon, Agar and Swepson have already played against India.

    Pat Cummins will be the captain for the Test series against India, while Steve Smith is tasked with Vice Captaincy of the team.

    Lance Morris, the uncapped Australian pacer, has been included as a backup in the squad. It is also reported that Mitchell Starc has not recovered from his finger tendon injury that he suffered in Sydney during the last Test against South Africa. Starc won’t be available for the first Test match against India, but he is retained in the squad.

    Usman Khawaja and David Warner are two first-choice openers, while Marcus Harris has missed out. Warner has recently said that he will retire in one year from international cricket, and this could be his last Test series against India.

    Cricket Australia has only gone with Alex Carey as the wicketkeeper for the Test series against India. If Carey suffers an injury, then Peter Handscomb will be the only one who could replace him in the matches.

  • Watch- Marnus Labuschagne Asks for a Cigarette and Lighter While Batting in AUS vs SA 3rd Test Match

    Watch- Marnus Labuschagne Asks for a Cigarette and Lighter While Batting in AUS vs SA 3rd Test Match

    Marnus Labuschagne, the number one batter in Test cricket, shocked everyone when he signalled for a cigarette and lighter to the dugout while batting in the 3rd Test match between Australia and South Africa. The insane scene baffled everyone, including the commentators. At first, everyone thought that Marnus was mocking the South African bowlers with this gesture.

    The on-air commentator Isha Guha said, “No, he’s not asking for cigarettes, he’s asking for a lighter.”

    To which her fellow commentator Keery’O Keefe replied, “That was the most remarkable signal I’ve seen in world cricket for a cigarette lighter from a non-smoker.”

    Also read: Watch- Umpire Blunder Makes Sarfaraz Ahmed Return to Dug Out in PAK vs NZ 2nd Test

    Marnus Labuschagne Asks for a Cigarette and Lighter While Batting in AUS vs SA 3rd Test Match

    The viewers in the stadium and at home were stunned by the visuals. Later on, it was confirmed by the commentators that Marnus Labuchagne was actually having trouble with his helmet’s visor and to get that corrected, he asked for a lighter. Whatever the reason, the antics of Marnus Labuschagne in Test cricket do not seem to stop.

    Here’s the video of Marnus Labuschagne asking for a cigarette and a lighter

  • Watch- Umpire Blunder Makes Sarfaraz Ahmed Return to Dug Out in PAK vs NZ 2nd Test

    Watch- Umpire Blunder Makes Sarfaraz Ahmed Return to Dug Out in PAK vs NZ 2nd Test

    Sarfaraz Ahmed, the former Pakistani captain who is finally getting a chance after four years in Test cricket, suffered a very unfortunate fate when he was given out by the third umpire in one of the most controversial moments in the PAK vs NZ 2nd Test.

    Sarfaraz Ahmed was batting at 78 when Tim Southee brought on attack Daryl Mitchell. To put pressure on the new bowlers, Sarfaraz took a stride forward but missed the ball completely. However, it seemed that he managed to drag back his feet into the crease before being stumped.

    Sarfaraz Ahmed Out

    The umpire called for a third umpire review, and it was clearly visible that Sarfarz’s foot was planted right into the crease. However, for some bizarre reason, the third umpire gave the former Pakistani captain out at a crucial moment in the PAK vs NZ 2nd Test match.

    This controversial decision has stunned Pakistani fans, who are now trolling the third umpire on Twitter for this massive blunder that can cost Pakistan the Test match and series.

    Here’s how fans are reacting to the Third Umpire’s shocking decision of giving Sarfaraz Ahmed Stumped Out

  • This Legendary Wicket-Keeper Has Not Dropped a Single Catch or Stumping in Test Match in 2022

    This Legendary Wicket-Keeper Has Not Dropped a Single Catch or Stumping in Test Match in 2022

    Tom Blundell, New Zealand’s wicketkeeper in Test cricket, has achieved a unique feat by not dropping a single catch or missing out on stumping in 2022. It won’t be wrong to associate the title of legendary with him. Blundell has been phenomenal behind the wickets for New Zealand in Test cricket in 2022.

    Also Read- NZ vs AUS Head to Head in Test

    Before Tom Blundell became a regular in the Test team of New Zealand, Tom Latham used to do the keeping for his team in the longest format of the game. However, Latham was not as good as Blundell behind the wickets. But New Zealand did not want to let go of Latham as the batter, which made Kiwis play both of them in Test cricket together.

    Also read: India vs Pakistan Test Match can take place in 2023 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Know Full Details

    Now, Tom Blundell has proven the decision to play him as the primary wicketkeeper in New Zealand’s team in Test cricket right with his astonishing feat. This is a rare moment in the history of Test cricket. Blundell has proved that he is severely underrated in Test cricket when it comes to wicketkeeping.

    Currently, Tom Blundell is playing for New Zealand in the first Test of their tour to Pakistan. He contributed 47 runs with the bat in this match and New Zealand has a very good chance of defeating the Pakistani team if they manage to pick some quick wickets in the second session on the fifth day.

  • 5 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as test captain of the Indian Cricket Team

    5 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as test captain of the Indian Cricket Team

    Rohit Sharma has been a successful captain for the Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League, leading the team to victory 5 times. He has also won several bilateral series as a captain for Indian team in which Virat Kohli was given rest. One major tournament was Asia Cup 2018 which they won comfortably. However, Rohit has not yet had the opportunity to captain the Indian team in Test cricket properly, due to his unavailability or injuries. If the Indian cricket board were to consider a change in captaincy for the Test team, here are five players who could potentially replace Rohit Sharma as captain.

    1.Ravichandran Ashwin

    Ravichandran Ashwin is currently the best all-rounder in world cricket at this moment. He has a strong personality and is known for his calm and intelligent leadership style. This helped him lead the Punjab Kings in IPL 2020. In the recently concluded test series against Bangladesh, Ashwin was the only player who thrived under pressure. His fans on social media demanded Ashwin to get a better leadership role. Ravichandran Ashwin’s experience as a captain and his strong leadership skills make him a suitable candidate to captain Indian Test team.

    Also Read- Watch: Fans on Twitter want R Ashwin to be the next Indian Captain replacing Rohit Sharma

    2. Ajinkya Rahane

    Rahane has often been mentioned as a potential successor to Kohli as Test captain. He has a calm and composed personality and is known for his strategic thinking on the field. He is one of the best slip fielders in world cricket. Rahane has also had success as a captain, leading the Indian team to a famous victory in one of the best Test Series against Australia in 2021. He was dropped by the management because of his poor form. So far, he has captained the Indian Team in 6 matches and is yet to lose any match.

    3. Cheteshwar Pujara

    Pujara is one of the most experienced players in the Indian Test team and is known for his calm and composed demeanor. He has previously captained the India A team and has been praised for his leadership skills. Pujara’s ability to lead by example with his batting and his ability to stay calm under pressure make him a strong candidate for Indian Test captaincy.

    4. Rishabh Pant

    Rishabh Pant is a young and dynamic player who has shown leadership potential in the past. He has captained the Indian team in a few T20Is and has shown the ability to take charge of the team in difficult situations. Also, he is the skipper of Delhi Capitals in the IPL and has achieved so much in such a short time. Pant’s aggressive captaincy style and his ability to lead from the front with his batting make him a strong candidate for Test captaincy.

    5. Jasprit Bumrah

    Bumrah is an experienced player who has been a part of the Indian team for a long time. Previously, he led the team in the historic 5th match of the India vs England Test Series which unfortunately India lost. Bumrah’s calm and aggressive personality and his ability to lead the team with his bowling make him a potential candidate for the Test captaincy.

    While Rohit Sharma has had success as a captain in limited-overs formats, it remains to be seen if he will get the opportunity to captain the Indian Test team in the future. If the Indian cricket board does decide to make a change in captaincy for the Test team, the above-mentioned players could be strong contenders for the role.

  • David Warner Scores 200 in the 100th Test Match- Only the 2nd Batter After Joe Root to Achieve the Milestone

    David Warner Scores 200 in the 100th Test Match- Only the 2nd Batter After Joe Root to Achieve the Milestone

    David Warner scored 200* in his 100th Test match and the second Test match of the AUS vs SA Test Series. He became only the second batter after Joe Root to achieve this milestone. David Warner has helped Australia gain a massive lead on the South African team. He is currently unbeaten after a double-century but was called back into the dressing room due to suffering from a medical issue.

    David Warner has smashed 16 fours and 2 sixes in his double hundred. He achieved the milestone by smashing Ngidi for a four. The left-handed opening batter celebrated by getting down onto his knees and pumping his fists in absolute delight. He removed his helmet to acknowledge the claps and praises of the crowd and his teammate.

    Australia has already gained a lead in excess of 140 runs on Proteas on the second day of the Test match itself. With his massive unbeaten 200, Warner has already almost ensured a win for the Kangaroos in the 2nd Test match. If Australia goes on to win this match, they will also win the series, as they have already defeated South Africa in the first Test of the three-match series.

    Warner answered his critics in style by scoring his third double-hundred in Test matches. He left the field due to a medical issue after reaching the landmark of 200 runs. Cameron Green replaced him in the middle. It does not seem likely that David Warner will bat again in this inning.