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Rahul-Jaiswal added 201 runs in 1st Test between India and Australia at Perth Stadium to surpass the record set by Gavaskar and Srikkanth, who added 191 runs for the first wicket in 1986 Sydney Test
The home team bowlers did not put a foot wrong but the pitch "surprisingly" dried up quite quickly at the Optus stadium on the second day, eventually helping the Indian batters, reckons Australia head coach Andrew McDonald. India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (90) and KL Rahul (62) frustrated the hosts with their dogged unbeaten 172-run stand that has put the game in firm control of the visitors, who now lead by 218 runs. While the wickets fell in heap on the opening day with as many as 17 batters getting out, only three Australian tail-enders were dismissed on the second day. "The surface looked considerably dry today. It dried out fairly quickly," said McDonald during the post-day press conference. "We thought there may have been a little bit more there. So, I suppose if you want to say that we were a little bit surprised, yeah, there wasn't as much seam movement or swing. "The bowlers were presenting the seam in a similar fashion to they were yesterday. So I think the conditions may
Harshit Rana was in a difficult mind-space before making his India debut at Perth against Australia, but survived that unsure phase after head coach Gautam Gambhir and his parents advised him to remain patient and be mentally prepared for the cherished moment. Rana didn't disappoint Gambhir either as the young pacer grabbed three wickets, supporting skipper Jasprit Bumrah to bundle out Australia for 104 in their first innings. "It was difficult for me to wait (for my debut), but Gauti bhai was saying to keep my patience and do well whenever my chance comes. He always gives confidence. He was telling me to keep everything aside and think that you are representing the whole country," Rana said during his post-day press meet here on Saturday. "I keep talking to my dad and mom before and after every match. So, they were telling me to keep your patience and God will fulfil my dreams." But once he was told about the debut a day ahead, Rana was a bit nervous. "I used to get up early in t
A record turnout for the second successive day in the opening game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium here has set the stage for the match to achieve an all-time high Test attendance in Western Australia. After a dramatic opening day dominated by the Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian bowling attack, which saw an astonishing 17 wickets tumble, Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased exceptional resilience. Their unbroken 172-run partnership has put India firmly in control of the match, with an overall lead of 218 runs. "Today's crowd of 32,368 at the NRMA Insurance West Test is a record for any day of Test cricket in Perth. The total attendance across the first two days is 63670," stated Cricket Australia. With three days remaining, the ongoing match is poised to break the all-time attendance record for a Test match in Western Australia. The current record stands at 103,440, set during the 2006-07 Ashes Test at the WACA. To surpass this milestone, an additio
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The nostalgia of Brisbane 2021 refuses to fade but India, still reeling from a bitter home debacle, will be under tremendous pressure when they face an equally circumspect Australia in a battle of two out-of-form batting units in the opening Test of the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting here on Friday. In 2018-19 and 2020-21, India proved that lightning can strike twice with back to back series wins but the manner in which New Zealand came, saw and decimated them on home turf recently has certainly hit the psyche of an otherwise world-class unit. The undeniable truth is that some of the stars driving this unit are in the twilight of their hallowed careers. How the five-match rubber against Pat Cummins and his men unfolds could well decide their future. A record third World Test Championship final entry that looked imminent before the start of the New Zealand series, now seems like a distant dream. A 4-0 score-line has become an absolute necessity for India to avoid relying o
After the first day, the likelihood of rain in Perth is minimal, aside from the morning on Day 1. While there may be some cloud cover, the weather is not expected to disrupt the game.
5-match Test series, also known as Border-Gavaskar Trophy, between India & Australia will be available for live streaming on Disney+Hotstar. Check India vs Australia date, time, telecast details here
IND vs AUS 1st Test FULL SCORECARD: The live telecast of Day 1 of the 1st Test match between Australia and India will be available on Star Sports Network in India.
With India taking on the Aussies Down Under in a 5-match Test series, fireworks can surely be expected with the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant in the side.
Rohit's arrival will bolster India's preparations as they aim to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the five-match Test series.