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India tour of Australia 2024-25
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Against the odds, Indian team-led by stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah defeated Australia by 295 runs in the first Test at Adelaide and took 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series. But the Kangaroos came back strongly in the second Test, also called Pink-Ball Test as the match was an Day-Night affair. The Aussies defeated Rohit Sharma's men by 10 wickets to level the series 1-1. The rain had the last laugh in Brisbane Test and it ended in a draw.
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Roach pointed out that the SCG pitch aimed to showcase early pace and bounce, which would naturally wear and spin as the game progressed
The star Indian pacer was the highest wicket-taker in the series, with 32 scalps under his name
Mohammad Shami, after spending 359 days on the sidelines, has bowled 86.5 overs across all competitions, which should be enough to prove his fitness
Bumrah only bowled 10 overs in the Sydney Test vs Australia before picking up a back injury, leaving the field, and being deemed unavailable to bowl for the rest of the match
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Gavaskar said BCCI donates a lot of money to charity, but no one knows about their good deeds
Sunil Gavaskar admits that more players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Kumar Reddy are required in the Indian squad, who are young and hungry to score runs
The head coach of team India, Gautam Gambhir, lambasts Australia's reaction to Bumrah-Konstas banter in Sydney
The former Indian captain, despite being an Indian, expressed his willingness to present the trophy alongside his good friend Allan Border.
The captain also emphasized the bond and camaraderie within the team, acknowledging how much fun they had playing together.
Despite their recent struggles, Gambhir emphasized that Rohit and Kohli are both determined players who will make decisions about their future with the team's best interest in mind.
India's loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was a combination of factors, including lack of runs from key players, questionable team selections, and a lack of aggression.
Another player who impressed, for the Aussies was Scott Boland who was also given the man of the match for the Sydney Test as well.
A saga of grit and glory: The tale of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
From centuries to key partnerships, these players showcased incredible skill and determination to counter the challenges posed by fierce competition and difficult conditions.
With this win, Australia joins an elite list of teams to have simultaneously held series titles against all nine opponents, excluding Afghanistan and Ireland.
India have won two, lost four, and have settled for a draw in the six Test series against Australia in the 21st century.