Who knew a match day could be such a dampener? The match was between India and Australia, but the winner of the 1st day was rain. The Gabba looked grim on December 14. Let’s talk more about the Test. Two greats of the game talked about two current stalwarts. One said that Rohit Sharma opted to bowl first because he’s afraid to open, and another said Jasprit Bumrah should leave Test cricket. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli broke another record. In the domestic circuit, Madhya Pradesh captain Rajat Patidar expressed his desire to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Lastly, the International Cricket Board (ICC) has fooled the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to a former Pakistan cricketer.
Day 1 of Gabba Test washed out
You plan your weekend for some fun, buy tickets for the India vs Australia Test, and all you get to see is 13.2 overs of action. The only good thing was fans got a full refund. Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bowl first. Team India made two changes while Australia made one. The good thing is the weather forecast for Day 2 looks much better.
Bumrah should leave Tests to save his body?
Shoaib Akhtar, the fastest bowler to ever grace the sport, feels Jasprit Bumrah should leave the longest format of the game. The reasoning behind it was that Bumrah would have to toil hard in Test cricket and that it would result in more injuries. Akhtar instead suggests the unorthodox pacer focus more on white-ball cricket and extend his career.
Rohit Sharma afraid to open in Australia?
Australian great Glenn McGrath feels that Indian captain Rohit Sharma decided to bowl first after winning the toss because “He doesn’t want to get out there and bat.” Going through a rough patch, there is no doubt Rohit the batter is feeling the heat, but would he risk the team’s chance to win to ensure he has an easy time at the crease?
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Virat Kohli joins Sachin Tendulkar in elite list
Another day and another record for Virat Kohli. The modern great made a habit of toppling records, and he did another one in his name after he took the field for the India vs Australia 3rd Test. The former Indian captain has become just the second player to feature in 100 matches against Australia in international cricket. His idol, Sachin Tendulkar, was the first and remains on top with 10 more caps.
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