India in odi under virat kohli

It seemed the Mumbaikar would make most of the good batting conditions in the second session but in what could be termed as a lapse in concentration when Rohit went for a big shot over long-on off Nathan Lyon. The right-handed batsman decided to take on the offensive and failed to read the line of the ball, getting an aerial route. … [Read more...] about “If throwing wicket is an art, then Rohit Sharma is Picasso of it,” say fans as India opener departs for 44

The inexperienced bowling attack, sans Navdeep Saini - who suffered a groin injury early on day one - did well to not let the hosts go beyond 400. Shardul Thakur got the first breakthrough for the Indians in the morning session when he dismissed Australia skipper Paine for 50. Paine was caught by Rohit Sharma to be dismissed. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 2: Rohit throws wicket away after brilliant start; India lose openers early

But India stormed back into the match as the visitors dismissed Paine (50), Green (47), and Pat Cummins (2) in quick succession, reducing Australia to 315/8. Paine and Cummins were dismissed by Shardul Thakur, while Green was sent back to the pavilion by Sundar. Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc then added runs at a brisk pace for the hosts and they went on to stitch a partnership of 39 runs. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2: Natarajan, Sundar, Shardul bundle Aussies for 369

Pujara then joined Rohit in the middle and the duo played cautiously against the Australian pace attack. Pujara and Rohit formed a 49-run stand, but as soon as India started to look comfortable, Nathan Lyon dismissed Rohit (44), reducing India to 60/2. In the end, Pujara and Rahane ensured that the visitors did not lose more wickets before tea. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2: Rohit Sharma, Gill fall as Aussies inch ahead of visitors at tea

Injury concerns mounted for India as pacer Navdeep Saini was taken for scans after complaining of groin pain on day one of the fourth Test on Friday. BCCI had said that Saini was being monitored by the medical team after the player walked off the ground due to pain in his groin. Later, the Indian board in the latest update said the speedster had gone for scans. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia 4th Test: Will injured Navdeep Saini bowl in the second innings? Here’s an update