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BGT 2024-25 : Alex Carey Not That Much Concerned After Losing 1st Test Match Against India

The 2nd Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 (BGT) is about to be played in the Adelaide Oval on 6th December 2024.  Alex Carey over the last 3-4 years has been an inseparable part of the team. Alex Carey has bailed out the team quite a few times from precarious situations and has the knack of playing the aggressor role when needed.

The 2nd Pink ball Test match is going to be a day-night game that is most interactive because the Pink ball behaves differently under lights. It’s tough for the batters to judge the swing and bounce off the surface. Aussies have an impeccable record of not losing a single pink ball Test match but that can also be breached by the new & fearless team India.

Alex Carey’s Response To Australian Camp

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 1st Test results were very harsh for the Australian Team and the Indian team’s impressive performance. India defeated the Australian strategy after that result Alex Carey responded about the Australian camp. This camp was organized by the Australian Cricket Association for the Australian National Team before the 2nd  Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25.

Alex Carey said that the Aussies were quiet after the 1st Test match result because they did not expect this in his home ground and after the IND vs NZ series results.

“It’s quite a big reaction externally for one loss. Internally, we don’t feel that. We didn’t play the way that we wanted to play, but we know over four or five Test matches that if we keep rocking up and playing our style of cricket then we’ll have the success,” Carey told reporters ahead of the second Test (via Herald Sun).

BGT 2024-25: 2nd Test Match Was Very Remarkable With The Robust Strategy

Alex Carey expressed positivity after the 1st Test match Carey said the Australian Team is very calm and relaxed now and they play better in the 2nd Test match. Also, Alex’s confidence in Australian star players played Outstanding in the 2nd Test match and changed the scoreboard and highlights with incredible performance and play with better style cricket.

Australian team atmosphere and environment are very calm and exciting for the 2nd Test match. That confidence it’s good for Comeback in this series.

The 2nd Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 during some changes and it’s how many times success this decision and effective and which team took advantage of a big interesting movement during the series.

Australia replaced Mitchell Marsh because his fitness remains, and gets the chance for Beau Webster to be in the squad also one more player opportunity to enter this squad Jack Nisbett has replaced Jem Ryan because he is suffering from a foot injury.

India also replaced his squad India came back with his skipper Rohit Sharma after his paternity leave which is good news for Team India also Shubhaman Gill replaced Devdutt Padikkal and one more replacement chance for Rishabh Pant might be his fitness and wicket-keeping ability replaced by Dhruv Jurel.

Also Read: BGT 2024-25: “ M y Job For The Team Is To Help Win Games For Australia”- Alex Carey Reflects On His Role In Australian Batting Line Up

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IPL 2025: Robin Uthappa Expects Keshav Maharaja To Get Picked In Upcoming Mega Auction

The IPL 2025 mega auction is approaching very quickly and is scheduled on 24th & 25th November at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Keshav Maharaj, the left arm spinner has been an integral part of South Africa in both red & white ball cricket. Keshav Maharaj was a part of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2024 and took 2 wickets in 2 matches & had come into the team as a replacement for the pacer Prasidh Krishna.

Keshav can be used as a secret weapon by any franchise and he knows quite well how to wrap up his overs quickly. RR already have surprised everyone by letting go Jos Buttler ahead of Mega Auction as their strategy is not predictable. A franchise like CSK can bid for Keshav and can accompany Ravindra Jadeja as the duo can bowl in tandem and create pressure on opposition batters.

Robin Uthappa backs Keshav Maharaj to get an IPL contract

Robin Uthappa was having an interaction with Jio Cinema and mentioned that Keshav Maharaj can be a great pick for IPL franchises. Robin Uthappa pointed out that IPL scouts would be failed if Keshav Maharaj isn’t picked in Mega Auction.

“If Keshav Maharaj doesn’t get an IPL gig, then IPL’s scouts have failed,” said Robin Uthappa.

Keshav Maharaj’s brilliant outings in T20 cricket

Keshav Mahraj is currently ranked 20th in the world. His career’s best T20 bowling figures are 3/27 and these figures he achieved 3 times he played 2 matches for RR taking 2 wickets for 23 runs his economy rate in IPL 2024 is 6.50. Keshav has taken 152 wickets in 179 T20 matches.

Keshav Maharaj played a crucial role in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. In the most crucial role in the final over against Bangladesh, he took 3 wickets for 27 runs and this was his best figure and securing a victory for South Africa. Keshav Maharaj has shown that he is a big match player who trusts his disciplined bowling mindset.

Indian batters targeted South African bowlers and also Keshav despite bowling wicket to wicket lengths. Keshav doesn’t have a lot of variations and is quite similar to New Zealand legendary spinner Daniel Vettori. IPL franchises like Delhi Capitals (DC) or even Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might bid for him given the pitches are spin friendly.

Also Read: ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Keshav Maharaj Dodges Question About Suryakumar Yadav’s Debated Catch In T20 World Cup 2024 Final

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IPL 2025: “Mohammed Shami Has Made A Comeback” – Aakash Chopra Delighted With The Fast Bowler’s Resurgence

Mohammed Shami’s performance for India is a standout, and his skills recently showed during the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. Mohammed Shami recently took a  four-wicket haul against Madhya Pradesh while playing for his team Bengal. Mohammed Shami has not been picked by BCCI selection panel for BGT 2024-25 as he wasn’t 100% fit.

Mohammad Shami faces challenges this year regarding his Ankle injury. Cricket during Ankle Injury is normal but injury recovery and rehabilitation are most important for players otherwise it’s high risk. He is mostly out of competitive cricket for this year but he is never stop. He is working on rehabilitation and fitness during this year.

Mohammad Shami’s injury occurred during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final against Australia. He played the semi final against New Zealand with ankle pain and struggles with this injury but he plays well during the final. He took 7 wickets for 57 runs in his 10 overs. He delivered a standout performance making him the leading.

India want him back in full swing- Mohammed Shami

Mohammad Shami is almost this year out of competitive after the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final against Australia but recently he has come back with his extraordinary performance during Ranji Trophy 2024-25. His successful return to Bengal against Madhya Pradesh. He took 4 wickets for 54 runs in 19 overs.

“Mohammed Shami has made a comeback. Based on the visuals I saw, the same rhythm was not seen. However, he has played after a year. He was playing against MP, and don’t know how the match is progressing, Bengal scored more than 220 in 51 overs and bowled 30 overs on the same day. He has picked up four wickets,” he said

Aakash Chopra appreciates his skill, talent, and standout performance. Mohammad Shami is a star player for India. With his comeback and Ranji Trophy performance, he is considered for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia.

“The ball was swinging and coming out nicely from the hand, but the lines were wide, based on the short video clip I could see. Since the auction is on the 24th and 25th, if you don’t play for a year, there is a question mark, people think a little before lifting the paddle, that what if he is not fit. So from that viewpoint, it’s good that he played because now he will get the money that he deserves at the auction,” he added.

“We want him back in full swing because if you feel he is fully fit, he is playing the Ranji Trophy in any case, consider him for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He can potentially play the last two matches, the Boxing Day Test match, and the New Year’s Test match,” said Aakash Chopra while speaking on his You Tube channel.

Mohammad Shami’s IPL Journey

Mohammad Shami deserves this recognition and valuable money in the IPL 2025 auction. His dedication to cricket shows in his standout performance. His IPL journey is also outstanding. Everyone missed his seam bowling, variation, pace accuracy, reverse swing, consistency, fitness, and ability to move the ball both ways.

Mohammad Shami started his IPL journey in 2011 his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) he played for them until 2013 after that from 2014 to 2018 he played for Delhi Capitals (DC), Shami joined Punjab Kings (PBKS) from 2019 to 2020. In 2022 Shami played a Gujrat Titans (GT) after his injury Gujrat Titans released Mohammad Shami in 2025.

Mohammad Shami’s IPL Performance

Mohammad Shami played a crucial role in 2022 for GT’s title-winning campaign. He took 20 wickets in 16 games. His Overall IPL performance is outstanding these numbers are incredible. His IPL total matches are 110 and his wickets 127.

His bowling best figures are 4/11  figures he achieved during the IPL multiple times. His economy rate is 8.4 runs per over this run rate and the figures are super fantastic. He claimed a purple cap in 2023 with 28 wickets in 17 matches.

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AUS vs PAK: Michael Clarke Not Happy With Pat Cummins Missing 3rd ODI Against Pakistan

Cricket Australia (CA) had named a second string ODI squad for the 3rd ODI on 10th November against Pakistan which was the decider of the series. Pat Cummins’ red ball team members were given rest ahead of much anticipated BGT 2024-25. Australia in the decider suffered a staggering defeat and Pakistan won ODI series in Australia after 22 years which was a remarkable feat.

It won’t be wrong to say that CA have not given importance to ODI cricket given the fact that there is only one off ODI match against Sri Lanka in February 2025 ahead of ICC Champions Trophy. Australia has been a force in ODI cricket as they are the defending champions but Pat Cummins hasn’t played much ODI cricket post the triumph which can be a worrisome sign.

I would have been smashed by media- Pat Cummins

Michael Clarke stated that if he would have missed an ODI the media would have criticized a lot. Michael Clarke pointed out that there was ample time before the start of BGT 2024-25 trophy and the rest for the red ball players was quite questionable.

“I think I would have been smashed by the media. I think I’ve said over the last few days how I felt about the Test players missing that last one day. I would have liked to have seen them play that game. There was 11 days from the last one-dayer to the first Test, so I thought they could have all played. If Cricket Australia wanted to rest the fast bowlers, I understand that, but I’m pretty sure the batters that were left out probably could,” said Pat Cummins.

“You get a day off, you can do whatever you want. So, from my perspective, I’ve got absolutely no beef with Patty going to whether it’s Coldplay, a restaurant, whatever he wants to do. From recent history, and my time as Australian captain, I know how the fans see it, and how the media sees it, and probably because we lost the game , and lost the series, you just allow a door for the article to be written, and for people to criticize you,” he added.

Also read:BGT 2024-25: Jason Gillespie Reveals the Unmatched Strengths Of Jasprit Bumrah & Pat Cummins

 

 

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BGT 2024-25: “There Will Be Extra Pressure On Marnus Labuschagne”- Aaron Finch Expects The Star Batter To Excel Against India

Australian former player Aaron Finch made a statement regarding the Australian batting order. Aaron Finch said Marnus Labuschagne decided his strategy is not dependent on the middle and lower-middle-order batters. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024.

Marnus Labuschagne is a Right-handed batsman in the middle order and Right-arm-leg-break. Marnus Labuschane is known for his ability to score runs consistently and is a key player in the middle order. Marnus Labuschagne plays for Australia, Queensland, Brisbane Heat, Glamorgan. Marnus Labuschagne also shows his skill as a leg-spinner, taking important wickets in Test matches.

 Australian Middle-order in Trouble- Aaron Finch

Australia is in trouble with the middle order because Australia has lots of options in middle-order and all are giving their best performances. Australia has standout middle orders like Travis Head, Mitchel Marsh, Alex Carey, and Marnus Labuschagne. Travis Head’s role is primarily as a left-handed batsman but he can bowl right-arm off-spin, Mitchel Marsh’s role as an all-rounder and right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler, Alex Carey’s role as a wicketkeeper-batsman he knowns for his batting and wicketkeeping skills. Marnus Labuschagne’s role as a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break.

Aaron Finch’s opinion is right because Australia has a good middle-order it’s good but very challenging because every player shows his ability and gives the standout performances for Australia. All the players are playing a fantastic and impressive game Aaron Finch also said that in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy(BGT)2024-25, Australia aims to win this trophy and Australia is working on that and planning for the strategy they implement during this series.

“For a while now, the likes of Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, and Alex Carey have been getting them out of a little bit of trouble at times. I think Marnus in particular, there’ll be some extra pressure on this one and just another part in his whole career,” he said.

“You look back, there was often talk about Marnus gets dropped a lot and he goes on and cashes in, where as now he’s nicking them now or they’re taking half chances that they haven’t taken for a while,” he added

Aaron Finch’s Opinion on Marnus Labuschagne’s Accomplishment.

In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 he scored 426 runs and an average of 53.25 also he has one of the highest among active players in the Test average. He hit multiple centuries. Marnus Labuschagne’s ability to chase a consistent score and different conditions and this quality to adapt and implement this reason he is a key player in the middle-order for Australia.

Also read: BGT 2024-25: Aaron Finch Backs Steve Smith To Return To No. 4 In Tests Ahead Of BGT 2024-25

 

 

 

 

Sir Alastair Cook on Dhruv Jurel

BGT 2024-25 : “Dhruv Jurel’s Execution During IND vs AUS A Was Very Impressive” – Tim Paine Lauds The Wicket-Keeper Batters’ Performance

IND vs AUS team A Dhruv Jurel’s performance was shining and during this series Australian former cricketer Tim Paine’s a staff he was sitting there. Tim Pain’s opinion of Dhruv Jurel’s recent unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during his standout performance regarding his impressive performance.

Dhruv Jurel is the youngest player. His international Test Debut was on February 15, 2024, against England. His T20 debut was also on July 6, 2024, against Zimbabwe. He is also playing in the IPL with Rajasthan Royals. Dhruv Jurel is a wicketkeeper. His performance is a standout, and his international debut this year, in Australian Former Cricketer Tim Paine’s opinion, was great feedback for him.

Dhruv Jurel can seriously play- Tim Paine

Dhruv Jurel is a potential player his impressive emerging talent was recently shown during the IND and AUS A. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 was regarding Australian staff discussing Indian player’s performances at that time Tim Paine’s Opinion he saw the Dhruv Jurel’s performance and said we are just showing his talent and skill during his batting all are surprising and said he is a future star.

Dhruv Jurel’s impressive performance was recently shown in the second unofficial Test match between Australia A and India A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Dhruv Jurel scores 80 and 68 in the first and second innings. He has potential because of his ability to handle extra bouncy Australian surfaces.

“There’s a guy who has wicket kept in a few Test matches for India. He averages 63 out of the three Tests he’s played, and his name is Dhruv Jurel. He scored one of the more polished 80s I’ve seen, and we were all sitting around as staff of Cricket Australia and thought, ‘Wow, this guy can seriously play,” he said.

I had be staggered if Dhruv Jurel doesn’t play- Tim Paine

Dhruv Jurel’s recent performance according to the Former Australian Captain’s opinion he said during the unofficial series performance is a standout and this performance will continue a big advantage for India he played against Australia very well and he is a valuable asset for India and he is a future star because he can extra bouncy surface and his debut in this year and not more time and he play a standout this result shows he is good player for India.

Tim Paine said this performance needs to continue and this statement is also true this is sports consistency is the most important in sports but this is not in our hands little bit of luck factor also big role play here recently saw an Indian star player Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both are contributed for India and both records standout but they also not expected that results but this is a part of sports.

Dhruv Jurel this score is under pressure situation he plays that time India A struggling first at 11/4 and then at 44/4 and in this situation he plays very crucial innings for India. His ability to play under pressure adapt to this situation and play a solid defensive game.

“I don’t know if you saw much of the highlights, but after seeing him bat (against Australia A) – even though he’s a wicketkeeper, from what I’ve seen on this tour and from India’s batting in the last couple of months, I’d be staggered if he doesn’t play,” Paine added.

Also, read BGT 2024-25: Michael Hussey Expresses Doubts Over Nathan McSweeney At The Top Against India.

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BGT 2024-25: Jason Gillespie Reveals the Unmatched Strengths Of Jasprit Bumrah & Pat Cummins

In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 India vs Australia Test match the most interesting part of this series was fast bowling this is the reason Australian former cricketer and current coach Jason Gillespie expressed their knowledge and gave his opinion for Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins’s strengths and best bowling techniques they use in under pressure situation and get the wickets for the team.

Jason Gillespie said Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins both are good fast bowlers and both are performed standout in their bowling techniques both are best in their modes and their knack for making batsmen make difficult decisions.

“Their major strength is that they are pretty relentless in attacking the batters. They have a good pace and bowl challenging lines and lengths. They are always asking questions about batsmen’s technique. They are always making sure that the batsman has to make good decisions or they will get themselves out. So… they are relentless with their accuracy and discipline, but they also can bowl those unplayable deliveries. Whether it swings really late or it just has that extra half-yard of pace, or it just does something off the surface that not a lot of bowlers have. They just have a knack for creating a wicket when there doesn’t seem to be one. They just create opportunities seemingly out of nowhere,” Gillespie was quoted as saying by Indian Express.

Jasprit Bumrah’s standout feature

Jasprit Bumrah’s standout performance for India it’s very remarkable in tough situations shines with these bowling techniques and makes it difficult for batsmen and give the contribute to India and change the game. Jason Gillespie said about this talent for Jasprit Bumrah and his big strength is his yorker Jasprit Bumrah’s yorker is his ability to get wickets and make it difficult for batsmen. Jasprit Bumrah’s unique action, variation, and physical fitness in the under-pressure situation his mental toughness, and his crucial wickets this standout and these performance reasons Jason Gillespie pride Jasprit Bumrah and say his feature is growing day by day.

“The batsmen have to make a good decision every time they face Bumrah and Cummins. They always seem to challenge the batsman’s technique. You don’t just see them bowl well outside off-stump or bouncers that go well over the head or balls that go down the leg side. They seem to be on and around that off-stump consistently. The batsmen have to either defend off the front foot or the back foot or leave it off the front or back foot. You don’t see them getting cut or pulled or driven very often. It is because they are so ruthless with their accuracy that those bad balls are few and far between,” he added.

Pat Cummins Australian bowling virtuoso

Pat Cummins’ fast bowling is a standout and his bowling patience and his bowling techniques gate the wickets in difficult situations. Pat Cummins has shown remarkable composure and skill. The under-pressure situation he gave contributed to Australia and getting the wickets also his fast run-up, side-on action, powerful chest drive, light backfoot contact, and the strength of Pat Cummins. His bowling strength and strategy to pride by Jason Gillespie.

Also read: BGT 2024-25: Pat Cummins Aware Of Jasprit Bumrah’s Threat Ahead Of High Voltage Test Series

 

 

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IND vs NZ : Suryakumar Yadav Refects After 3-0 Test Series For Rohit Sharma & States Skipper Never Change His Character

T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s opinion after IND vs NZ Test series India loss 3-0 at home. Suryakumar Yadav’s opinion of Rohit Sharma’s character. He said Rohit Sharma never changed his character in any condition it was a good or bad time. Rohit Sharma is the captain of this test series.

Suryakumar Yadav likes Rohit Sharma’s nature because Rohit Sharma accepts the situation and never blames others. He never changes his character, at his bad times or his good times, and Suryakumar Yadav prides Rohit Sharma on this nature. He said, “I have always seen Rohit Sharma; he never changed.” This is a good quality as a person and as a leader and this quality also matches Suryakumar Yadav.

“In sports, wins and losses keep happening. Everybody works hard, everybody works hard to win. Sometimes, it works and sometimes it doesn’t. I have learnt this from him (Rohit) only – in life, being balanced is important. I have never seen his character change, whether good or bad times. I have seen him grow as a lot as a player and as a leader,”

Rohit Sharma’s Leadership

 

Rohit Sharma is a good leader, India won World Cup 2024 with Rohit Sharma’s leadership. In sports winning and losing are part and every face every player learns and grows this way for success. Rohit Sharma’s consistency and the Indian cricket team’s support it’s incredible.

IND vs NZ series is clean whitewash this time Rohit Sharma faces criticism because it’s a home Test match and a clean whitewash everyone knows the Indian cricket team’s game-changing role and every player’s skills and talent so it’s very emotionally attached and this reason people criticize but it’s part of sports every time not possible to win.

“A leader wants to define how the team wants to play the format. A captain always wants to win, but a leader defines a style,” the 34-year-old added.

Rohit Sharma’s unbelievable resilience analyzed by Suryakumar Yadav

IND vs NZ Test series results are very harsh for team India and its fans but especially this series was very harsh for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both are senior and both records are unbelievable and mostly both of the best performances and contributions for India in a tough situation but during this series its bad time for both journey and Rohit Sharma’s double responsibility for team India in these series as a captain and Suryakumar Yadav this statement after that they feel good because Indian cricket team support Rohit Sharma.

Rohit Sharma’s resilience is a standout he always accepts feedback and opinions and works on the game and improving himself his resilience has very potential and Suryakumar Yadav’s opinion for this time it is valuable for Rohit Sharma and Rohit Sharma’s character is positive and this character is good quality as a player and as a leader and they help to feature growing and build and maintain a consistency.

“As a leader, my batting style is completely different. I can’t be as aggressive as a captain. But, yeah, you have to understand what’s happening around you, I have to understand what my players are thinking. Giving them a comfort zone is very important. Everybody has their skills. They also want to come out and express themselves,” the Indian T20I captain explained.

Suryakumar Yadav talked about Rohit Sharma’s nature and game style. It’s different and never seen during the batting and leading the team aggressively Rohit Sharma also wants their team and everyone to play freely and his comfort zone is very important and this thinking and mindset is ledership mindset he approach leadership mindset.

Robin Uthappa on CSK helping Rachin Ravindra

IND vs NZ: “A Line Has To Be Drawn Where The Interest Of The Country Comes Ahead Of Your Franchise Players”- Robin Uthappa On CSK Helping Rachin Ravindra Before India Test Series

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IND vs NZ: “India Will Come Back Stronger & Better”- Gautam Gambhir Backs Rohit Sharma’s Brigade To Perform Better In 3rd Test Match

India vs New Zealand Test Match Series has been very harsh for Indian cricket team fans but head coach Gautam Gambhir Says That Was Good Experience For The Team And They Learn Lots Of Things During This Series And They Perform Outstanding In Next Series That Results Teach Them To Perform Well And Connect To Each Others.

New Zealand would be sensing that they have a golden opportunity to whitewash and win the Test series by 3-0 as not many thought that Kiwis can win in India. We should not forget that Kane Williamson & Trent Boult (*retired) weren’t a part of Test series as Kane Williamson was nursing a groin injury and even in his absence, Tom Latham won Test series is a huge achievement.

This defeat is hurting, but it will make us stronger we will come back stronger & better-  Gautam Gambhir

During This Series Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Both Senior And Experienced Player  That Performance And Run Rate Was Very Poor During This Series And Also Everyone Missed After This Performance Our Spin Bowlers Aswin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav They Also Faced Challenges Because During Bowling Spin was Very Unexpected But One Sided Washington Shine With There Performance That Performance Very Impressive And Clamming His First-Ever-Five-Wicket Haul In International Cricket With Figures Of 7/59.

”We Are Not In A Situation To Experiment With New Faces Now, But We Will Focus On Grooming Young Talent For The Future,”

India Lost This Series But Every Team Player Take A Big Responsibility And They Accepted There Mistakes And Say They Improving That Performance And That Was A Good Sportsman spirit For Team India And They Work Hard For That Next Match.

”This Series Loss Is A Setback, But It Will Push Our Youngsters To Be Better Cricketers. We Will Keep Moving Forward,”

Crucial 3rd Test Match for India

Rohit Sharma would be keen to get some big Test century ahead of BGT 2024-25. Rohit Sharma perhaps should play aggressive cricket rather than allowing bowlers to settle in as his weakness against fast bowlers has been exposed which is not a good sign when 5 Test matches are aligned up in Australia.

Perhaps, KL Rahul might come into the team in place of Sarfaraz Khan who couldn’t convert his start. KL Rahul along with Rishabh Pant should bolster the middle order and play their natural game as the surface in Mumbai has the knack of having sharp spin turn which can make life harder for both the team batters.

Also Read: IND vs NZ : Manoj Tiwary Slams Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir After Bengaluru Drubbing In The Opening Test Match