November 21, Evening News Headlines: All the latest news from the cricket world till this evening.
This news gives a brief description of the incidents which made headlines in the cricket world today. Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, Shami, Sanjay Manjrekar & Shardul Thakur (Photo Source: 1. AUS vs IND: Who will get a chance in the Perth test match? Who will open with Jaiswal? See the probable playing XI Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25) starts tomorrow (22 November). The first match of the series will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth. At this time, there is only one question in the minds of all the fans, what will be India’s playing XI for this match. India’s playing 11– Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Dhuva Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna 2. ‘He starts his average from zero’ Matthew Hayden ignores Virat Kohli’s recent Test form Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has given a big statement about former Indian captain Virat Kohli. Ignoring Kohli’s recent Test form, Hayden has said that he is going to perform well in the BGT series. It is noteworthy that for some time now, Kohli’s bat seems to be calm in the biggest format of the game. In the last 12 innings played in Test cricket, Kohli has scored a total of 250 runs at a modest average of 22.72. 3. BGT 2024-25: ‘At least you would have called a fast bowler captain’ Jasprit Bumrah on being called a medium pace bowler by the reporter In the pre-match conference held before the first match of BGT to be held in Perth, captain Jasprit Bumrah was seen humorously correcting a reporter who had mistakenly called him a medium pace fast bowler. The report questioned, How does it feel to captain India as a medium pace all-rounder? Jasprit Bumrah replied, Man, I can bowl at a speed of 150 kmph, at least you say that as a fast bowling captain (laughs) 4. BGT 2024-25: Harbhajan Singh is also surprised, why this experienced all-rounder did not get a place in Team India Harbhajan Singh said on Jatin Sapru’s official YouTube channel, ‘You need an all-rounder like Hardik Pandya. Apart from Nitish Kumar Reddy, you have no other option. Where is Shardul Thakur? Where is Hardik Pandya? We are seeing both these players playing only in shorter formats. You need a player like Hardik. In the last two to three years we were investing on Thakur, but where is he now? 5. Mohammed Shami can fly to Australia soon, Jasprit Bumrah gave an update about the experienced fast bowler. Jasprit Bumrah told RevSportz Global, ‘We have finalized the playing XI for the first Test. You will also know about it tomorrow. The management also has its eyes on Mohammed Shami. If everything goes well then he can also be seen playing in the upcoming Test series. 6. BGT 2024-25: Dhruv Jurel made a big revelation, told which players he considers as his idol. Jurel told Star Sports, ‘Virender Sehwag! My family used to watch him carefully in the beginning. AB de…
AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli practiced despite rain, refused to leave the nets
Virat has not seen a century in both the last Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Virat Kohli (Photo Source: Indian star batsman Virat Kohli is preparing vigorously for the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The first match between the two teams is to be played in Perth from 22 November. Meanwhile, Australian rain spoiled the mood of Team India. It rained in Perth on Tuesday (19 November), due to which the team had to cancel the practice session. But this rain did not make any difference to King Kohli. He continued batting in the nets despite the rain. Due to heavy rain, Virat Kohli had to leave the nets in the end The practice session on Tuesday (November 19) was just a routine training day, but Virat Kohli, who is struggling with poor form, wanted to take full advantage of it. He batted diligently despite the rain, even though the entire team had left the field. However, after some time it started raining heavily, after which Virat also had to leave the nets. Journalist Bharat Sundaresan tweeted on his social media handle and wrote, This seems to be the top-6, based on how they played in the nets before practice was halted due to rain. Virat Kohli did not want to stop batting, the rain had increased in intensity and he had no option but to run away with the rest of the team. Looks even more like this is the top 6 based on how they went in the nets before rain halted practice. Virat Kohli wasn’t keen to stop batting even as the rain got heavier before he had no option but to run off with the rest of the team #AusvInd — Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) November 19, 2024 Virat Kohli did not see a century in both the last Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Since 2020, he has scored runs at an average of only 32 in Tests and has scored only two centuries in the last 60 Test innings. His form declined further in 2024, averaging 22.72 in 6 matches and scoring only one half-century in the last 10 innings. India’s top-order will be like this in Perth Test In the absence of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul can be seen opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Rahul was injured during the practice session in Perth, but right now he looks in good form and is practicing batting. Devdutt Padikkal can be seen at number-3 in place of injured Shubman Gill. Whereas Virat Kohli will bat at number-4.
India suffered a big blow, Shubman Gill was out of Perth Test due to injury.
Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury while fielding in the slips during a match simulation in Perth on Saturday (November 16). Shubman Gill (Photo Source: Getty Images) The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia starts from 22nd November. The first match of the five-match Test series will be played in Perth. Before this match, Team India has suffered a big setback. Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury while fielding in the slips during a match simulation in Perth on Saturday (16 November). If reports are to be believed, Gill has a fracture in his thumb due to which he will not be available for the first Test. Shubman Gill can be fit before the second test- BCCI sources According to the Indian Express report, a BCCI source said, His (Shubhman Gill) thumb is not feeling well. We got a scan done and it was diagnosed as a fracture. It will take at least two weeks for him to recover. He has been dropped from the first test match. Since there is a huge gap between the first and second Test, we are hopeful that he will recover in time for the second Test. 🚨 SHUBMAN GILL RULED OUT OF THE 1ST TEST VS AUSTRALIA. – The BCCI is hopeful Gill will recover on time for the 2nd Test. (Express Sports). pic.twitter.com/Xne1npBFzZ — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 16, 2024 Team India’s worries have increased further after Shubman Gill was out of the first test. Because will Rohit Sharma also be available for the first test or not? There is nothing clear on this. In such a situation, who will do the opening? And who will play at number three? This is a big question. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhimanyu Easwaran can open There were reports of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill opening in the first test. But after Gill’s injury and in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Abhimanyu Easwaran can now open with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Whereas, KL Rahul can bat at number three. Let us tell you, Rahul also got injured during practice. Rahul suffered a right elbow injury during a center wicket match simulation on 15 November, after which he did not even bat. According to BCCI source, Rahul is completely fit and will play the first test.
“Opening is difficult…not that bounce…”, big statement of former Australian cricketer regarding Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi is the second batsman to score the most runs in the World Test Championship cycle. Yashasvi Jaiswal & Brad Haddin (Photo Source: The five-match Test series between India and Australia is starting from November 22, the first match between the two teams will be played in Perth. Team India is touring Australia after a 3-0 defeat in the last Test series against New Zealand. The performance of the batsmen at home against New Zealand has been disappointing, which is a matter of concern. Meanwhile, the former Australian player has warned Team India before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Haddin says that Indian batsmen will not be able to face Australia’s fast bowlers, especially Yashasvi Jaiswal. Brad Haddin said this about Yashvi Jaiswal Brad Haddin says that Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is definitely a good player, but he has not toured Australia before so things will be difficult for him. Let us tell you, Yashasvi is the second batsman to score the most runs in the World Test Championship cycle. He has scored 1407 runs for India in 26 innings, which includes two double centuries. According to Times of India, Brad Haddin while speaking on LisTNR Sport Podcast said, I don’t think Indian batsmen will be able to face our fast bowlers. I know Jaiswal is a really good player, but he hasn’t toured Australia before, so I’m not sure whether he can handle the bounce or not. Opening in Perth is a tough job. India has won the last two Test series in Australia 2-1. The team would like to repeat history this time too, because the team can reach the final of the World Test Championship only by winning four of the upcoming five-match Test series. On the other hand, Australia is keen to defeat India in a Test series for the first time since 2014-15. Take a look at India’s squad for BGT 2024-25- Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar