Month: December 2020

Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins wrecked the Indian batting line up in the first session, as the home side thumped the visitors by 8 wickets in the opening day and night Test at Adelaide on Saturday.

Resuming at 6/1, India lost nightwatchman Jasprit Bumrah to Cummins cheaply. Josh Hazlewood in his first over got into the act by claiming the wickets of vice captain Ajinkya Rahane and Mayank Agarwal. Continue reading “India vs Australia First Test Day 3 Adelaide | Match Report 2020”

Ravi Ashwin claimed four wickets as India took control on Day 2 of the opening Test at Adelaide on Friday.

Resuming overnight at 233/6, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc wrapped up the innings quickly by claiming the last four wickets for just 11 runs, as India were bowled out for 244. Continue reading “India vs Australia First Test Day 2 Adelaide Match Report 2020”

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, somewhat interestingly, was seen wearing torn shoes in the first test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval earlier today (December 18, 2020- Friday). His left boot had a hole it in, as can seen in the picture below.

Photo Shami with torn left shoe

Why is Shami wearing torn shoes?

The reason is apparently for the left toe to be free at the point of landing while bowling.

Shami came on as first change in this pink ball test, with Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav being given the new ball.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli scored a fine 74, as India ended Day 1 of the opening day night test at the Adelaide Oval on 233 for 6 against Australia on Thursday.

Continue reading “India vs Australia First Test Day 1 Match Report Adelaide 2020”

A day before the first test against Australia at Adelaide, India have officially announced their starting XI for the marquee pink ball clash.

Prithvi Shaw has got the nod ahead of Shubman Gill to partner Mayank Agarwal at the top. Veteran Wriddhiman Saha has been chosen ahead of swashbuckling young keeper batsman Rishabh Pant. While Umesh Yadav will be the team’s third pacer along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.