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An iconic day of cricketing action awaits cricket fans all across the world as Team India face off against Australia in the 4th Test at Narendra Modi Stadium with a record crowd expected for the final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023.
With Rohit Sharma’s men leading the series 2-1, they will eye the opportunity to win the final match with the Prime Ministers of both nations in attendance, Narendra Modi joined by Anthony Albanese by his side.
Apart from a place in the final of the World Test Championship, there will also be a celebration of 75 years of cricket and friendship between India and Australia. Prior Read More
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Team India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey admitted India leaked too many runs after taking the new ball in the third session of Day 1 in the fourth and final Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India took the second new ball after 81 overs and they went on to leak 54 runs in the last 9 overs of the day. (Read Full Story)
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Day 1 of the fourth India-Australia Test saw a gripping contest between bat and ball as the visitors, riding high on Usman Khawaja’s unbeaten 104, posted 255/4 at close
Mohammed Shami paved the way for India’s comeback into the fourth Test against Australia after a period of domination from the Aussie batters at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Shami picked up two wickets on Day 1 and stopped the visitors from running away with the contest as he bowled Marnus Labuschagne first, and later sent Peter Handscomb’s stump flying.
Flamboyant India off-spinner Ravindra Jadeja once again got the better of premier Australia batter Steve Smith during the fourth Test match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Smith, who is ranked number 2 batter in ICC Test rankings, has been dismissed thrice by Jadeja in the ongoing series as he has struggled to play a big knock against India in the tough batting conditions.
On Day 1 of the final Test, Jadeja outfoxed Smith in the second over after the Tea break. The Aussie batter looked to steer it on the off-side but missed the line completely as the ball was a bit straight and took the inside edge before hitting the stumps.
Shami got India a crucial breakthrough for India as he dismissed Marnus Labuschagne to help India find a way back in the contest against Australia.
Wahab Riaz and Martin Guptill came face to face in the PSL encounter between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators. The Pakistan international came halfway down the pitch to complete a return catch just a few yards away from Guptill. Following the dismissal, Riaz decided to hug Guptill. The Pakistan pacer did not stop there as he went on to kiss Guptill’s helmet as well. The Quetta opening batter, however, did not react and remained unfazed.
Virat Kohli is an animated character both on and off the pitch. Ever since giving up the captaincy in all three formats, Kohli has been seen in a jolly avatar on the field these days, sometimes dancing his heart out, and on other occasions snacking in between overs.
Yes, you read that right, during the first session on Day 1 of the fourth Test between India and Australia, the former Indian captain was spotted snacking on a protein bar, and he also shared the snack with his teammate Shreyas Iyer.
KS Bharat dropped an easy catch of Travis Head which led to a strong reaction from Indian fans as they missed Rishabh Pant. Fans flooded social media with memes after Bharat’s dropped catch.
Gujarat Giants’ captain Beth Mooney has been ruled out of the remainder of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 owing to an injury. As stated by the franchise, the Australian cricketer injured her calf in the season opener against Mumbai Indians and will not play any further part in the tournament. In Mooney’s absence, Laura Wolvaardt comes in as a replacement.
Australia’s Anthony Albanese shared a selfie clicked with PM Narendra Modi on Twitter and celebrated the fierce but friendly rivalry between India and Australia. The picture went viral on social media in no time.
PM Modi and PM Albanese handed over the baggy blue and the baggy green caps to the two respective skippers Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith.
After a lot of talk about the pitches in Indore, it remains to be seen how the pitch in the Narendra Modi Stadium behaves for the series decider.
Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and decided to bat first, and he named an unchanged side, whereas Rohit made one change to his team, Mohammed Shami replacing Mohammed Siraj.
Apart from India vs Australia 4th Test, the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will also take place simultaneously.
Sri Lanka are the only other side that can still have a chance of reaching the final of WTC, so fans will be keeping a quick eye on that fixture as well.
At tea, Sri Lanka put up a total of 209/3 after 50 overs with rain halting play.
Last but not the least, the Women’s Premier League match between table toppers Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians is also set to take place later in the evening.
Both DC and MI are undefeated in the tournament so far, having won both of their matches so far and thus it should be a cracking contest when Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians face off against Delhi Capitals.
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