The stage is set for the IND vs AUS Pink Ball Test in Adelaide. And with Rohit Sharma back in the mixes, questions have been raised regarding his batting position. On the other hand, the young guns registered a dominating 10-wicket win against UAE in the U19 Asia Cup. Meanwhile, team India was furious after the players were body-shamed. This resulted in India now holding closed-door practice sessions in Australia.
India humiliated UAE in the U19 Asia Cup
The young Indian guns continued their remarkable form. Team India inflicted a crushing 10-wicket win over UAE as the young guns ran riot. After winning the toss, UAE opted to bat first and could only manage to score 137 runs. In reply, it was the magnificent onslaught of the Indian openers, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre who slammed dual fifties to ensure a dominant victory for Team India.
India shut down nets session after body shaming chaos
Team India has completely shut down public access to their training camps in Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Things took a sharp turn after players were heckled and body-shamed during India’s training session in Adelaide. More than 3000 people turned up to witness India’s training. The players were constantly heckled and fat-shamed which greatly infuriated the Indian camp. The BCCI had a conversation with Cricket Australia and now will be having closed-door training sessions throughout the tour.
India to travel to Pakistan?
Will the India Cricket Team travel to Pakistan to play a bilateral series? Well, that is what former speedster Shoaib Akhtar believes. The Rawalpindi Express believes that the relationship between the BCCI and PCB will significantly improve over the next couple of years. And this will prompt Team India to travel to Pakistan and play a full-fledged series. Akhtar has claimed that he believes the new ICC Chairman, Jay Shah will be eager for both teams to travel and play a bilateral series amongst themselves.
Rohit Sharma not to open for India?
One of the most pertinent questions in recent times is – At what position will Rohit Sharma bat in the IND vs AUS Pink Ball Test? Reports indicate that Rohit Sharma will surrender his opening spot to KL Rahul and settle down the order. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri too has echoed similar thoughts as he has asked Rohit Sharma not to open and instead let KL Rahul enjoy opening for the country.
Yashasvi Jaiswal drops spot in ICC Rankings
India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has dropped down 2 spots in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Men’s. The young destructive southpaw was positioned second in the Men’s rankings, particularly after his blistering 161-run knock in Perth. But now, Yashasvi Jaiswal has dropped 2 positions and is placed 4th in the rankings. Joe Root maintains the top spot, while young English batter Harry Brook has climbed to the second spot.
Gukesh draws yet again in Round 8
There is still nothing to separate between D Gukesh and the current World Champion Ding Liren. The two epic chess maters continue to be locked in an even game even at Round 8 of the World Chess Championship. In the latest round, Gukesh had the immediate lead but after a hard-fought 51-move battle, Ding Liren forced yet another draw as the Championship continues in an enthralling manner.
