#Rohit Sharma Batting Vs Australia

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नागपुर में टेस्ट में जडेजा का चला जादू ।कंगारू सस्ते में निपटे ।

नागपुर टेस्ट के पहले दिन भारत ऑस्ट्रेलिया पर भारी पड़ा है. दिन का खेल ख़त्म होने पर ये कहना ग़लत नहीं होगा कि फ़िलहाल तो टेस्ट भारत के नियंत्रण में है.भारतीय स्पिनर रविंद्र जडेजा ने 47 रन देकर ऑस्ट्रेलिया के पांच विकेट झटके. ऑस्ट्रेलिया की सारी क्रिकेट टी-ब्रेक के तुरंत बाद 177 रनों पर ऑल आउट हो गई.मार्नस लाबुशेन और स्टीव स्मिथ के 82 रनों के स्टैंड ने कंगारुओं को थोड़ी उम्मीद दी थी लेकिन भारतीय…

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AUS vs IND, Border-Gavaskar Trophy India Shakes Off Pink-Ball Loss, Focuses on Brisbane Challenge

After a well-deserved rest on Monday, India’s cricketers returned to training on Tuesday morning, eager to move past their pink-ball loss. The batters worked through long sessions with throwdowns, pace, and spin, preparing for Brisbane. In today’s world of shorter series, a long contest stretching over seven weeks can be exhausting. It’s been years since India played a five-Test series in Australia—back in 1991-92. /
A Look Back at 1991-92 That series marked Sachin Tendulkar’s rise, despite India losing 4-0. His 114 at WACA remains one of his finest innings. The series also featured the twilight of Dilip Vengsarkar, the resilience of Ravi Shastri, and Javagal Srinath’s debut. On the other hand, Shane Warne made his debut but had little impact. Despite their efforts, India couldn’t stop Australia’s dominance. Though that tour was tough, it showed the team’s spirit. Now, India stands on more equal footing. After two Tests in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the series is tied at 1-1, indicating a close contest. In recent years, India has made significant progress, particularly during the 2018-19 and 2020-21 triumphs in Australia.
A New Challenge in Brisbane India’s loss at Adelaide Oval could motivate Rohit Sharma’s team to fight back in Brisbane. With the series tied, the third Test is crucial. On Tuesday, India returned to training, which would have been the final day of the second Test if not for their batting collapse. Batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, K.L. Rahul, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Washington Sundar spent time working on their batting against a mix of throwdowns, pace, and spin. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj worked on fitness in the gym, while the other bowlers practiced their craft. The red ball replaced the pink ball, marking a fresh start for the team.
Rohit’s Optimism and Teamwork “We have no scars from the loss,” said Rohit, focusing on Brisbane and the upcoming challenge. The team worked on defensive techniques and added some attacking shots. Jaiswal was aggressive but got stranded while charging at R. Ashwin, causing some light-hearted moments. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli chatted with coach Gautam Gambhir, while Ajit Agarkar (chief selector) and Morne Morkel (bowling coach) shared their thoughts. After a productive session, the players took some time to relax.
The Road Ahead Managing their workload is essential during such a long tour. India has improved since the 1991-92 series. The next few weeks will show how much they’ve grown, and the Brisbane Test will be an important test.

More: https://cricinfo.cc/aus-vs-ind-border-gavaskar-trophy-india-shakes-off-pink-ball-loss-focuses-on-brisbane-challenge/

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K L RAHUL  - ALL TALENT AND NO CONSISTENCY 

There are very few cricketers in the world that can impress you and frustrate you at the same time. Kl Rahul is one of those players. When he burst onto the international stage in 2014, with a 100 against Australia in Australia, the expectations were sky high. 11 years later, he is a talented player, who has still not lived up to his potential and this infuriates many cricket fans around the world. 

He is player who is almost the complete package. He has the defensive technique of Dravid, the attacking capability of Sehwag, the shot selection of Tendulkar and the elegance of Kohli. But these players had once quality, that made them the greats of the game, which is consistency, and this is something Kl Rahul has been lacking his entire career. Every time he plays a good knock, he follows it up with 5 bad ones.  

When he started, everyone was sure that he would be a fully established player in all 3 formats. But instead, he is now out of the T20 setup, he is the second-choice keeper to Rishabh Pant in ODI’s and has been in and out of the test teams for the last 6 years. 

There are several reasons for this. One big reason is his negative approach to the game. and this is the main reason he has been axed from the T20I squad. For some reason, he plays with the fear of getting out, instead of playing his natural game, which is to attack.  

Another reason is his inability to step up in pressure situations. There are several examples of this such as the semi-final vs New Zealand in the 2019 world cup, the semi-final vs England in the 2022 T20 world cup and most recently the final of the 2023 world cup which infuriated many around the world. He came to the crease in the 12th over of the match, batted 107 balls, which is nearly 18 overs and scored 66 which included only 1 boundary. This is also the case of him being overly negative and going into his shell. Many believe that his innings cost India at least another 30-40 runs.  

But it must be said that it is not always his fault either. Ever since he debuted, he has played in every position from opener to batting in the middle order, because of which he has never been able to cement his place in any position, like Rohit Sharma has as an opener or Virat Kohli has as a two-down player. The recent test series against Australia summed up this problem perfectly. He started as an opener, went down to number 3 in the batting order for the next test to accommodate Rohit Sharma, and went back to open again in the last test. This has been symbolic of his career. He keeps getting shifted up and down the order and because of this, his consistency has also been affected. 

The fact that a player of his quality averages below 35 in test after playing more than 50 test matches is something that flabbergasts many around the world. Every time he comes to the crease, he plays like a player without any confidence and something that is genuinely concerning is that instead of becoming an important player for the Indian team, there is a worry that he could become the next Vinod Kambli. 

While there is that fear, there is still time for him to get better as he is still only 32 and still has the backing of the Indian selectors. Hopefully, he gets some more confidence and finally becomes the player we all thought he would become when he first burst onto the scene. 

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[ad_1] Team India after getting defeated at the MCG (PC: Debasis Sen) ‘Intent’ used to be the most mentioned word in Indian cricket not long ago. It was spoken of frequently in press conferences. It seemed that the team was using it to convey that they would play an aggressive brand of cricket and be prepared to take risks. The attitude paid dividends. Although not relying on it completely all the time, India came close to winning the World Test Championship. As fortunes take a dip, in a phase of transition under a new coaching team, amid uncertainty over the red-ball future of some stalwarts, the word intent is not heard that often. But make no mistake, Indians show a lot of it. There were many occasions in Australia when they tried to go against the tide and took the opposition on in tough conditions for batting. The problem came when impulse got the better of intent. It’s a thin line between the two. Impulse makes one do things out of a sudden urge. There is no reason behind such acts. They are not planned and don’t follow a process. That’s why these can be counterproductive on difficult pitches. And, when a succession of these ventures end in failures, the result is what India got. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Yashasvi Jaiswal after his decision over dismissal at the MCG (PC: Debasis Sen) Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and seniors like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, all of them from time to time got dismissed trying something that was against the nature of things. Barring Jaiswal to an extent, none of the newer generation are newcomers. Such acts of indiscretion meant India could not seize the moments after working hard to reach promising positions. The bowling unit fared better, but when it came to the crunch in the last Test in Sydney, something prompted the team management to resort to a short-length plan with two fielders placed deep behind square-leg. At least 25 of the 30 wickets to have fallen until then were claimed by deliveries pitched outside the off-stump. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna made a mess of it and India’s fading chances evaporated quickly. Along with transition, this is something that the Indian cricket establishment will have to address. It’s important to stay positive in the face of adversity and not let the circumstances get the better of the players. They had to pounce on the handful of opportunities provided by an opposition which hardly gave anything away. But, at crucial junctures of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, impulse took over. Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas at the SCG (PC: X) Going ahead and looking at the next Test assignment in England, this can be a problem. The youngsters have learnt aggression and the importance of showing it within permissible limits from the generation they are taking over from. They sometimes overlook that the bunch they are succeeding also knew how to use belligerence with discretion. Although this is something that individuals have to master and the signal has to come from within, the coaching staff have a role to play. Players will have to be spoken to and not everyone will understand the same language. They have to be counselled individually if need be and taught that unless they add this to their game, they will always be found wanting in unfamiliar conditions. Australia is a wake-up call in many respects. The start of a process of phase-out, looking for replacements in the spin department and reinforcements in pace bowling — there are lots on the plate of the board, selectors and the team management. Offering lessons in restraint is a tricky add-on for those who will navigate the team and the set-up in the next WTC cycle. Also Read: Covering Olympics versus Cricket: Contrasting Journeys of a Sports Journalist The post The problem of impulse getting the better of intent appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Team India after getting defeated at the MCG (PC: Debasis Sen) ‘Intent’ used to be the most mentioned word in Indian cricket not long ago. It was spoken of frequently in press conferences. It seemed that the team was using it to convey that they would play an aggressive brand of cricket and be prepared to take risks. The attitude paid dividends. Although not relying on it completely all the time, India came close to winning the World Test Championship. As fortunes take a dip, in a phase of transition under a new coaching team, amid uncertainty over the red-ball future of some stalwarts, the word intent is not heard that often. But make no mistake, Indians show a lot of it. There were many occasions in Australia when they tried to go against the tide and took the opposition on in tough conditions for batting. The problem came when impulse got the better of intent. It’s a thin line between the two. Impulse makes one do things out of a sudden urge. There is no reason behind such acts. They are not planned and don’t follow a process. That’s why these can be counterproductive on difficult pitches. And, when a succession of these ventures end in failures, the result is what India got. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Yashasvi Jaiswal after his decision over dismissal at the MCG (PC: Debasis Sen) Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and seniors like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, all of them from time to time got dismissed trying something that was against the nature of things. Barring Jaiswal to an extent, none of the newer generation are newcomers. Such acts of indiscretion meant India could not seize the moments after working hard to reach promising positions. The bowling unit fared better, but when it came to the crunch in the last Test in Sydney, something prompted the team management to resort to a short-length plan with two fielders placed deep behind square-leg. At least 25 of the 30 wickets to have fallen until then were claimed by deliveries pitched outside the off-stump. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna made a mess of it and India’s fading chances evaporated quickly. Along with transition, this is something that the Indian cricket establishment will have to address. It’s important to stay positive in the face of adversity and not let the circumstances get the better of the players. They had to pounce on the handful of opportunities provided by an opposition which hardly gave anything away. But, at crucial junctures of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, impulse took over. Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas at the SCG (PC: X) Going ahead and looking at the next Test assignment in England, this can be a problem. The youngsters have learnt aggression and the importance of showing it within permissible limits from the generation they are taking over from. They sometimes overlook that the bunch they are succeeding also knew how to use belligerence with discretion. Although this is something that individuals have to master and the signal has to come from within, the coaching staff have a role to play. Players will have to be spoken to and not everyone will understand the same language. They have to be counselled individually if need be and taught that unless they add this to their game, they will always be found wanting in unfamiliar conditions. Australia is a wake-up call in many respects. The start of a process of phase-out, looking for replacements in the spin department and reinforcements in pace bowling — there are lots on the plate of the board, selectors and the team management. Offering lessons in restraint is a tricky add-on for those who will navigate the team and the set-up in the next WTC cycle. Also Read: Covering Olympics versus Cricket: Contrasting Journeys of a Sports Journalist The post The problem of impulse getting the better of intent appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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AUS vs IND [WATCH]: Shubman Gill exchanges words with Steve Smith before getting out on Day 1 of the Sydney Test | masr356.com

India’s batting lineup faced early challenges on Day 1 of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Captain Jasprit Bumrah, stepping in for Rohit Sharma, chose to bat first. However, the decision seemed to backfire early as Australia’s bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland, capitalized on the conditions to unsettle the Virat Kohli and…

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IND vs AUS 5th Test Day 1: Live Updates and Analysis

IND vs AUS:Venue: Sydney Cricket GroundDate: January 3, 2025Score at Lunch: India 57/3 IND vs AUS :A Tumultuous Morning Session The fifth and final Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground started with high anticipation as Jasprit Bumrah, leading India in the absence of Rohit Sharma, opted to bat first after winning the toss. However, by the lunch break, India found…

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Ind vs Aus: What is ailing batting of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma?

The famed batting line-up of Team India has so far performed miserable against hosts Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar trophy. As a result, India is struggling to put on a tough challenge against formidable Australia. Making thing worse, premier batters of Team India-Virat Kohli and Rohot Sharma are going through woeful forms. While Kohli scored a ton in the second innings of the first…

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AUS vs IND: Cheteshwar Pujara identifies the main reason behind Rohit Sharma's poor form

India’s captain Rohit SharmaOngoing struggles with form continued on day 4 of the third test match between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane as the skipper once again failed to make a significant contribution with the bat. His persistent low scores have raised concerns as an Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara shared a significant insight into the cause of Rohit’s struggles. Cheteshwar…

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AUS vs IND: Cheteshwar Pujara identifies major reason behind Rohit Sharma’s poor form

India’s captain Rohit Sharma‘s ongoing struggles with form continued on Day 4 of the third Test match between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane as the skipper, once again, failed to make a significant contribution with the bat. His persistent low scores have raised concerns as Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara shared a significant insight into the cause of Rohit’s struggles. Cheteshwar…

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'Great bowler, greater booty': Sanjana Ganesan praises husband Jasprit Bumrah, but man's 'reverse genders' response goes viral

Jasprit Bumrah, captaining the Indian cricket team in the ongoing India vs Australia Test in the BGT series in Rohit Sharma’s absence (who stayed back for the birth of his second child), is garnering heaps of praise after a stellar performance following India’s disappointing batting display. Meanwhile, his wife, sports journalist and broadcaster Sanjana Ganesan, took to social media to show…

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रोहित शर्मा के बाद जडेजा और पटेल ने भारत को एक ने दिखाया दम नागपुर टेस्ट ।

भारत और आस्ट्रेलिया के बीच खेले जा रहे पहले टेस्ट मैच में भारत की स्तिथि कभी अच्छी लग रही हैं । भारत के कप्तान रोहित शर्मा के शानदार शतक के बाद टेस्ट टीम में बहुत दीनो के बाद वापसी कर रहे रविंद्र जडेजा ने दिखाया कैसी वापसी की जाती हैं । बोलिंग में 5 विकेट झटकने के बाद बल्लेबाज़ी में भी अर्धशतक बना कर नाबाद हैं । रविंद्र जडेजा नागपुर में खेले जा रहे पहले टेस्ट मैच के दूसरे दिन भारत ने…

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AUS vs IND, Border-Gavaskar Trophy India Shakes Off Pink-Ball Loss, Focuses on Brisbane Challenge

After a well-deserved rest on Monday, India’s cricketers returned to training on Tuesday morning, eager to move past their pink-ball loss. The batters worked through long sessions with throwdowns, pace, and spin, preparing for Brisbane. In today’s world of shorter series, a long contest stretching over seven weeks can be exhausting. It’s been years since India played a five-Test series in Australia—back in 1991-92. /
A Look Back at 1991-92 That series marked Sachin Tendulkar’s rise, despite India losing 4-0. His 114 at WACA remains one of his finest innings. The series also featured the twilight of Dilip Vengsarkar, the resilience of Ravi Shastri, and Javagal Srinath’s debut. On the other hand, Shane Warne made his debut but had little impact. Despite their efforts, India couldn’t stop Australia’s dominance. Though that tour was tough, it showed the team’s spirit. Now, India stands on more equal footing. After two Tests in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the series is tied at 1-1, indicating a close contest. In recent years, India has made significant progress, particularly during the 2018-19 and 2020-21 triumphs in Australia.
A New Challenge in Brisbane India’s loss at Adelaide Oval could motivate Rohit Sharma’s team to fight back in Brisbane. With the series tied, the third Test is crucial. On Tuesday, India returned to training, which would have been the final day of the second Test if not for their batting collapse. Batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, K.L. Rahul, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Washington Sundar spent time working on their batting against a mix of throwdowns, pace, and spin. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj worked on fitness in the gym, while the other bowlers practiced their craft. The red ball replaced the pink ball, marking a fresh start for the team.
Rohit’s Optimism and Teamwork “We have no scars from the loss,” said Rohit, focusing on Brisbane and the upcoming challenge. The team worked on defensive techniques and added some attacking shots. Jaiswal was aggressive but got stranded while charging at R. Ashwin, causing some light-hearted moments. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli chatted with coach Gautam Gambhir, while Ajit Agarkar (chief selector) and Morne Morkel (bowling coach) shared their thoughts. After a productive session, the players took some time to relax.
The Road Ahead Managing their workload is essential during such a long tour. India has improved since the 1991-92 series. The next few weeks will show how much they’ve grown, and the Brisbane Test will be an important test.

More: https://cricinfo.cc/aus-vs-ind-border-gavaskar-trophy-india-shakes-off-pink-ball-loss-focuses-on-brisbane-challenge/

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Sure win prediction today,

Sure win prediction today,

If you're looking to place a bet or just trying to predict the outcome of today's sporting events, it's essential to make informed decisions based on data and analysis. While no prediction can be 100% guaranteed, certain strategies and insights can greatly increase your chances of success. Today’s prediction focuses on key matches in various sports that have favorable conditions for one team or player to win.

1. Football (Soccer) Prediction:

Team: Manchester City vs. Chelsea

Prediction: Manchester City win

Reasoning: Manchester City has been in exceptional form, both in the Premier League and across other competitions. Their attacking prowess, particularly with players like Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, gives them a significant edge over Chelsea, who have struggled with consistency this season.

Key Factors: City’s home advantage, recent form, and depth in the squad make them the favorites in this matchup.

2. Tennis Prediction:

Player: Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev

Prediction: Novak Djokovic win

Reasoning: Djokovic has shown dominance on all surfaces in recent years. Despite Medvedev’s strength, especially on hard courts, Djokovic’s unmatched experience and ability to raise his game in crucial moments make him a safe bet for today’s match.

Key Factors: Djokovic’s recent form and head-to-head record against Medvedev heavily favor him in this encounter.

3. Basketball Prediction:

Team: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets

Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers win

Reasoning: The Lakers are performing well, with LeBron James leading the charge, and their overall team chemistry is a key asset. The Nets have faced challenges with injuries and inconsistencies, making them vulnerable to a Lakers victory today.

Key Factors: The Lakers’ superior depth and LeBron’s leadership give them a clear advantage.

4. Cricket Prediction:

Team: India vs. Australia (ODI)

Prediction: India win

Reasoning: India has been on a winning streak, especially in their home conditions. The team’s strong batting lineup, with players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, paired with a solid bowling attack, gives them an upper hand against Australia, who have had a few hiccups recently.

Key Factors: Home advantage, India’s form, and Australia's recent inconsistencies make this a favorable match for India.

5. Horse Racing Prediction:

Horse: Fast Forward (Race 3, Ascot)

Prediction: Fast Forward to win

Reasoning: Fast Forward has been performing well in recent races, showing great pace and stamina. Given the current track conditions and the horse’s form, it has a high chance of finishing first in this race.

Key Factors: Form, jockey experience, and track suitability are all in Fast Forward’s favor today.

Tips for Better Predictions

Analyze Recent Form: Teams and players in good form are generally more likely to continue winning.

Consider Home Advantage: In most sports, playing at home provides a significant advantage.

Review Head-to-Head Stats: Historical matchups can offer insights into how teams or players perform against each other.

Injury Reports: Check for any key injuries, as this can greatly impact a team's performance.

Bet Responsibly: Even with research, betting always carries a risk. Never bet more than you can afford to lose.

While today’s predictions show promising trends, remember that sports outcomes can always be unpredictable. Always bet wisely and enjoy the thrill of the game!

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[ad_1] Australia vs India, 5th Test at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) Subhayan Chakraborty at SCG Another day, another batting collapse—or rather, a shaky batting performance—as the Indian team seemed to retreat into a shell, handing Australia a slight advantage, on Day 1 of the first innings of the Pink Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The visitors were bowled out for just 185 runs. This has been the recurring narrative for the Indian team since the start of the 2024-25 season, whether against Bangladesh, New Zealand at home, or now in Australia. The lack of runs has turned into a daily saga, with dismissals following a predictable pattern. On Day 1 of the New Year’s Test, after going down 1-2 in the series, despite the opening win, the Indian team appeared bogged down. Reports during the last few days have suggested unrest in the dressing room under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir. Even regular captain Rohit Sharma was dropped for the fifth and final Test due to an underwhelming batting performance. Jasprit Bumrah at the toss emphasised on “unity in the dressing room,” noting that Rohit had decided to “rest himself.” Has the criticism from newspapers and social media penetrated the Indian dressing room, which has claimed for years not to be bothered by ‘outside noise’? It certainly seemed so. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul found themselves in two minds during their dismissals. Jaiswal misjudged the seam movement from Boland, while Rahul casually flicked a delivery straight to Sam Konstas. Shubman Gill, who replaced Rohit in the lineup, edged one just before Lunch, and Virat Kohli yet again poked at a delivery outside the off-stump, gifting his wicket to Boland. Rishabh Pant adopted an ultra-defensive approach, contrary to his natural game, while Ravindra Jadeja managed a strike rate of just 27. Nitish Kumar Reddy was caught in the slips like Kohli, and Washington Sundar was given out for 14. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Scott Boland at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) “In this innings, I wasn’t in a frame of mind where I wanted to take charge of the game because the wicket was doing too much and the kind of situation we were in, I felt I could play a little bit of defensive cricket,” Rishabh Pant told reporters after the end of Day 1 in Sydney. “Yes, there is time to attack but you have to feel it from inside. I can’t just premeditate that I am going to play this way. Whatever the game asks me to do on that given day, I try to do that. That was the mindset. “It is not very difficult (to curb attacking instincts). Initial part would be difficult, but sometimes you have to play more sensible cricket. There might be 50-50 chances in today’s innings which I could have taken, but sometimes you have to play more secure cricket especially the way the wicket was behaving, knowing that if we lose another wicket then we might lose two or three more in quick succession. That was the idea behind how I was playing today. Pretty fine with the way I am playing,” he added. India chose to bat first on an overcast day. Whether the decision to bat was correct or not can be deliberated upon, with Australia, too, wanting to have a bat in case they won the toss. The pitch was not unplayable but offered more than enough assistance to the pacers, who capitalised on it. At Tea, with India still in the game at 107/4, Boland had induced 40.2% false shots from the Indian batters. Cummins was at 25.8%, Starc at 19.1%, Nathan Lyon at 8.2%, and debutant Beau Webster, bowling in the 120s, at 22.4%. Before the Sydney Test, in his first press conference of the tour, head coach Gautam Gambhir admitted to having “honest” conversations in the dressing room following the Melbourne defeat. This came after reports that Gambhir had sharply criticised certain players, stating “Bohut ho gaya” (enough is enough). “I don’t think I need to answer any reports. There were some honest words. That’s all I can say,” Gambhir stated. “Honesty is extremely important if you want to achieve great things,” he added on Thursday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) Gambhir lashed out at the team after the Melbourne loss, where Australia secured a 2-1 lead with a 184-run victory. Post-match, he had one-on-one discussions with a couple of players. The batters, instructed to ‘play according to the situation’ rather than their natural style, seemed to retreat into a shell. While Jaiswal and Rahul tried to leave deliveries to counter the new ball, Gill lost his wicket right before lunch. This was the sixth instance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy where Kohli edged a delivery in the channel. This series has been a rollercoaster for India. After the high of Perth, the team’s confidence seemed to wane. Test legend Ravichandran Ashwin retired mid-series after being dropped in Brisbane. The lineup has seen constant changes since the first Test; Sundar was dropped after Perth, Ashwin after Adelaide, and Gill after Brisbane. KL Rahul’s batting position has been shuffled, and Harshit Rana has not featured in the XI since his impressive debut in Perth followed by a lacklustre performance in Adelaide. On Day 1 in Sydney, the Indian batters appeared to lack security and seemed fearful of further criticism or being dropped from the side, leading to a defensive ‘blockathon’ that stifled the run-rate. Jaiswal’s strike rate was 38.46, Rahul’s 28.57, Gill’s 31.25, Kohli’s 24.64, Pant’s 40.82, Jadeja’s 27.37, and Sundar’s 46.67. Indian players, used to being stars, are not accustomed to such stern critiques, especially post-loss. Did that affect their batting? While Indian batters are allowed to play defensively, to retreat into a shell, and to block or leave deliveries, was this approach necessary on a pitch, against a pace attack, that would ultimately get your wicket with that one delivery? The conditions at SCG were challenging but far from unplayable, as the Indian batting suggested. Was this performance driven by fear of being dropped or by directives from those managing the dressing room? Also Read: Australia take honours on day 1; Bumrah gives India flicker of hope The post Were India too defensive with the bat in Sydney? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Australia vs India, 5th Test at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) Subhayan Chakraborty at SCG Another day, another batting collapse—or rather, a shaky batting performance—as the Indian team seemed to retreat into a shell, handing Australia a slight advantage, on Day 1 of the first innings of the Pink Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The visitors were bowled out for just 185 runs. This has been the recurring narrative for the Indian team since the start of the 2024-25 season, whether against Bangladesh, New Zealand at home, or now in Australia. The lack of runs has turned into a daily saga, with dismissals following a predictable pattern. On Day 1 of the New Year’s Test, after going down 1-2 in the series, despite the opening win, the Indian team appeared bogged down. Reports during the last few days have suggested unrest in the dressing room under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir. Even regular captain Rohit Sharma was dropped for the fifth and final Test due to an underwhelming batting performance. Jasprit Bumrah at the toss emphasised on “unity in the dressing room,” noting that Rohit had decided to “rest himself.” Has the criticism from newspapers and social media penetrated the Indian dressing room, which has claimed for years not to be bothered by ‘outside noise’? It certainly seemed so. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul found themselves in two minds during their dismissals. Jaiswal misjudged the seam movement from Boland, while Rahul casually flicked a delivery straight to Sam Konstas. Shubman Gill, who replaced Rohit in the lineup, edged one just before Lunch, and Virat Kohli yet again poked at a delivery outside the off-stump, gifting his wicket to Boland. Rishabh Pant adopted an ultra-defensive approach, contrary to his natural game, while Ravindra Jadeja managed a strike rate of just 27. Nitish Kumar Reddy was caught in the slips like Kohli, and Washington Sundar was given out for 14. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Scott Boland at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) “In this innings, I wasn’t in a frame of mind where I wanted to take charge of the game because the wicket was doing too much and the kind of situation we were in, I felt I could play a little bit of defensive cricket,” Rishabh Pant told reporters after the end of Day 1 in Sydney. “Yes, there is time to attack but you have to feel it from inside. I can’t just premeditate that I am going to play this way. Whatever the game asks me to do on that given day, I try to do that. That was the mindset. “It is not very difficult (to curb attacking instincts). Initial part would be difficult, but sometimes you have to play more sensible cricket. There might be 50-50 chances in today’s innings which I could have taken, but sometimes you have to play more secure cricket especially the way the wicket was behaving, knowing that if we lose another wicket then we might lose two or three more in quick succession. That was the idea behind how I was playing today. Pretty fine with the way I am playing,” he added. India chose to bat first on an overcast day. Whether the decision to bat was correct or not can be deliberated upon, with Australia, too, wanting to have a bat in case they won the toss. The pitch was not unplayable but offered more than enough assistance to the pacers, who capitalised on it. At Tea, with India still in the game at 107/4, Boland had induced 40.2% false shots from the Indian batters. Cummins was at 25.8%, Starc at 19.1%, Nathan Lyon at 8.2%, and debutant Beau Webster, bowling in the 120s, at 22.4%. Before the Sydney Test, in his first press conference of the tour, head coach Gautam Gambhir admitted to having “honest” conversations in the dressing room following the Melbourne defeat. This came after reports that Gambhir had sharply criticised certain players, stating “Bohut ho gaya” (enough is enough). “I don’t think I need to answer any reports. There were some honest words. That’s all I can say,” Gambhir stated. “Honesty is extremely important if you want to achieve great things,” he added on Thursday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) Gambhir lashed out at the team after the Melbourne loss, where Australia secured a 2-1 lead with a 184-run victory. Post-match, he had one-on-one discussions with a couple of players. The batters, instructed to ‘play according to the situation’ rather than their natural style, seemed to retreat into a shell. While Jaiswal and Rahul tried to leave deliveries to counter the new ball, Gill lost his wicket right before lunch. This was the sixth instance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy where Kohli edged a delivery in the channel. This series has been a rollercoaster for India. After the high of Perth, the team’s confidence seemed to wane. Test legend Ravichandran Ashwin retired mid-series after being dropped in Brisbane. The lineup has seen constant changes since the first Test; Sundar was dropped after Perth, Ashwin after Adelaide, and Gill after Brisbane. KL Rahul’s batting position has been shuffled, and Harshit Rana has not featured in the XI since his impressive debut in Perth followed by a lacklustre performance in Adelaide. On Day 1 in Sydney, the Indian batters appeared to lack security and seemed fearful of further criticism or being dropped from the side, leading to a defensive ‘blockathon’ that stifled the run-rate. Jaiswal’s strike rate was 38.46, Rahul’s 28.57, Gill’s 31.25, Kohli’s 24.64, Pant’s 40.82, Jadeja’s 27.37, and Sundar’s 46.67. Indian players, used to being stars, are not accustomed to such stern critiques, especially post-loss. Did that affect their batting? While Indian batters are allowed to play defensively, to retreat into a shell, and to block or leave deliveries, was this approach necessary on a pitch, against a pace attack, that would ultimately get your wicket with that one delivery? The conditions at SCG were challenging but far from unplayable, as the Indian batting suggested. Was this performance driven by fear of being dropped or by directives from those managing the dressing room? Also Read: Australia take honours on day 1; Bumrah gives India flicker of hope The post Were India too defensive with the bat in Sydney? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link