The Indian all-rounder retired from international cricket with immediate effect in December 2024. He called time on his career after scalping 537 Test wickets, second most by any Indian bowler.
Indian cricket team’s rising batting star Nitish Kumar Reddy got a rousing reception as he landed in Vizag after a memorable outing in Australia.
He also opined that a selector hopes a player leaves on his own, calling that they then consider themselves as “villains”, who brutally end a great career.
Sarfaraz Khan has so far scored 371 runs from 11 innings at an average of 37.10.
Virat Kohli, who had a forgettable outing down under, could manage only 190 runs across five Tests and his only promising innings of 100* coming in the second Indian innings of Perth Test.
It is to be noted that Mohammed Shami last featured in the 2023 ODI World Cup, and was then seen playing in domestic cricket tournament.
It is to be noted that 25-year-old managed to score 93 runs in the five innings down under and an injury had forced him to miss the tournament opener in Perth.
The Men in Blue will aim to kickstart all fresh with the upcoming England series, which is set to be played from January 22 onwards.
As far as Rohit Sharma is concerned, the skipper had a forgettable outing down under, scoring just 31 runs across three Tests at an average of 6.20.
Notably, in five innings, Shubman Gill scored 93 runs at an average of 18.60.
However, the 37-year-old Indian skipper boldly put down retirement rumours a day after opting out of the Sydney Test in BGT 2024-25, a report by PTI stated that Virat Kohli is also in “no mood to retire” and will play until 2027 ODI World Cup.
Check out the Indian player ratings on scale of 10 in the BGT 2024-25.
In eight innings, Virat Kohli scored 190 runs at an average of 23.75. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma managed only 31 runs across three Tests down under.
Notably, Jasprit Bumrah won the Player of the Series award after his record-breaking 32 wickets, which is most by an Indian on Australian soil.
It is to be noted that Jasprit Bumrah overtook former India captain Kapil Dev to hold the record for most wickets by an Indian in Australia, averaging below 20.
Speaking after the completion of the Sydney Test, Gavaskar told Code Sports, “I certainly would have loved to have been there for the presentation. After all it is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and it is about Australia and India.”
The 66-year-old further added that management becomes key during the players’ struggling form.
In the following listicle, we will have a look at three major reasons why India lost the BGT 2024-25.
Check out the worst playing XI of the BGT 2024-25 below.
Check out the top five moments of the BGT 2024-25 below.
Irfan Pathan, the former Indian cricketer, minced no words while talking about Virat Kohli after India suffered a 1-3 defeat in the BGT Test series in Sydney earlier today.
Earlier in the day, Australia reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), ending their decade long wait.
Notably, both India and Australia have been competing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 1996-1997. While India won the series in consecutive occasions, but Australia finally ended their decade long wait.
It is to be noted that despite making bold claims on the Indian cricket team, Andrew McDonald acknowledged that the visitor’s actions were well within the rules and the rest remains in the hands of the ICC.
Notably, Gambhir’s comments to feature in red-ball cricket comes after several players, including the likes of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were reprimanded for missing domestic cricket tournaments.
Speaking on Rohit Sharma’s performance in the ongoing BGT 2024-25, across three Tests, the 37-year-old had scored 31 runs at a comparatively lower average, whereas Virat Kohli managed only 190 runs in five Tests.
The entire purpose behind the pink Test is to raise awareness about breast cancer, a disease to which Glenn McGrath lost his wife Jane.
The infamous sandpaper gate scandal took place during Australia’s tour of South Africa 2018.
However, the win moved Australia to 63.73 points percentage, thus confirming their spot in the final.
With this win, Australia also confirmed their place in the World Test Championship final, set to be played at the Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11 to 15.
The 37-year-old said it’s a big responsibility to lead an Indian team and a player should earn it.
Robin Uthappa called Mr Fix-It an “absolute disappointment” of a human being, while remarking that this player should be ashamed of himself.
After picking two wickets in the ongoing Test in Sydney, Bumrah took his tally to 32 wickets, the highest ever by an Indian bowler against Australia, breaking the record previously held by late Bishan Singh Bedi.
Indian all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja (8 off 39) and Washington Sundar (6 off 17) steadied the innings with India posting 145-run lead at stumps on day two.
Virat Kohli has scored 190 runs across nine innings at an average of 23.75 in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25.
Early on Day 2, Rohit walked in to the field, carrying drinks and opted to speak with stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant.
Sam Konstas could only add 16 more runs to his overnight score, departing off Mohammed Siraj’s delivery on day two of fifth BGT Test.
In his 10 overs bowled, Jasprit Bumrah conceded 33 runs, picking two wickets at an economy of 3.30.
It is to be noted that Rohit Sharma’s decision to opt out of the Sydney Test made way for Shubman Gill, who has been in fine form.
Rohit Sharma has scored 31 runs across three Tests at an average of 10.93
Notably, Rishabh Pant was the top run-scorer for India, adding 40 runs off 98 deliveries at a strike rate of 40.82.
Australian scorecard read 9/1 at stumps on Day 1 of the SCG Test.
The incident occurred in the third over of the Australian first innings with Usman Khawaja and Sam Konstas in the middle.
Rishabh Pant played a steady knock of 40 off 98 deliveries to help India cross the 100-run mark during the SCG Test.
Speaking on Channel 7, former ICC umpire Simon Taufel said, “he could certainly understand what the third umpire’s done there.”
The former Indian cricketer also argued that the Chairman of the selection committee, Ajit Agarkar had a role to play behind this decision.
While Gill replaced Rohit Sharma in the Indian playing XI, Prasidh Krishna was brought in place of injured Akash Deep, who was ruled out due to a back injury.
It is to be noted that the 37-year-old Indian top-order batter has scored only 31 runs across the three Test in the ongoing BGT 2024-25.
In the ongoing BGT 2024-25, Rohit Sharma has scored only 31 runs, managing only one double-digit score.
Check out India’s probable playing XI vs Australia for the Sydney Test below.
Across three series he has played so far, including two at home, Rohit Sharma has scored only 164 runs in 15 innings at an average of 10.93.
The coach also mentioned that as cricket is a team sport, the conversation between the players and the coach should remain within closed doors and shouldn’t be leaked.
Indian spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout performer in the ongoing five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. The Indian pacer has been the leading wicket-taker not only for India, but also in the series, bagging 30 scalps from four Tests at an average of 12.83.
Across three series he has played so far, including two at home, Rohit Sharma has scored only 164 runs in 15 innings at an average of 10.93.
The Indian pacer has claimed five wickets in the two Tests he has featured in Brisbane and Melbourne, where he has bowled around 87.5 overs.
Across the four Tests, Marsh has managed to get just 73 runs at an average of 10.42.
During the meet, the players from Australia and India were also seen interacting with each other and sharing light-hearted moments ahead of the series decider in Sydney on Friday
In the following listicle, we will have a look at Australia’s playing XI for the fifth BGT Test in Sydney.
However, a decision on Mitchell Starc’s availability will be made closer to the final Test, set to commence from Friday, January 3.
Under Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as Head Coach, the Indian cricket team has had some astonishing results, including the ODI series loss against Sri Lanka and the series whitewash against New Zealand in Test.
It is to be noted that Pujara has played 103 Tests, with an average of 43.60. He played a pivotal role in India’s previous two series win in Australia, but hasn’t featured in the side since India’s loss at the World Test Championship Final in 2023.
The Men in Blue are set to host England in a white-ball series, starting January 22.
Earlier, Australia captain Pat Cummins and Channel 7’s James Brayshaw offered explanation on Travis Head’s peculiar celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant.
The 37-year-old has scored only 31 runs across six innings down under in BGT 2024-25.
Gavaskar further highlighted Gill’s score in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide where he scored 30 runs in both innings.
Rohit Sharma’s form has been a recurring concern, where the 37-year-old has scored only 31 runs across six innings down under in BGT 2024-25.
The fifth and final Test of the BGT 2024-25 is set to commence on January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.
Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket prior to the MCG Test match between India and Australia.
The fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is set to commence from January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
India are third with 52.78 per cent, having lost seven and winning nine Tests from 18 matches so far.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 84 off 208 balls, but it wasn’t enough for India to draw fourth BGT Test match at the MCG vs Australia.
While Rohit Sharma departed having scored nine off 40 deliveries, Virat Kohli was dismissed after scoring five off 29 deliveries on Day 5 of MCG Test.
With a win in Melbourne, Australia ended India’s 13-year-long unbeaten streak in Boxing Day Test in Australia.
The moment unfolded on the fourth delivery of the 59th over, which was bowled by Travis Head.
The moment took place during the second session of Day 5.
The 49-year-old further added that they will also look into Mitchell Starc, who is struggling with fitness concerns.
Virat Kohli departed after having scored five off 29 deliveries in the second innings as India chased 340-run target.
With the final wicket, Bumrah also breached the 30-wicket mark, becoming the first visiting bowler and only the second Indian player to take 30 wickets in a series in Australia.
It is to be noted that Rohit Sharma’s defensive approach and Virat Kohli’s unending saga of failures outside off-stump left India reeling at 33/3 at lunch on Day 5.
Jasprit Bumrah is the fourth fastest to 200 wickets in Test cricket in terms of balls (8484), behind the likes of Waqar Younis, Dale Steyn, and Kagiso Rabada.
Virat Kohli was seen suggesting Mohammed Siraj to bowl from the corner as Steve Smith likes to play there.
Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey could not hold back and reflected on Rohit Sharma’s reaction after Jaiswal dropped Labuschagne on Day 4.
However, later in the 56th over of the second Australia inning, Marnus Labuschagne got out off Mohammed Siraj’s delivery.
At Stumps on Day 4, for India, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah once again shone, picking four wickets in his 24-over spell. Mohammed Siraj also picked three wickets whereas Ravindra Jadeja got one to his name.
With India ending Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test at the score of 358/9 with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj in the middle, Nathan Lyon dismissed the centurion to bundle out the side at the score of 369 with the hosts taking a lead of 105 runs.
Notably, Rohit Sharma has scored only 155 runs in 14 knocks over the past three months.
Although Mitchell Starc only bowled 25 overs, conceding 86 runs and going wicketless, he added five runs with the bat during his short stay at the crease.
After ending Day 3’s play at the score of 105 off 176 deliveries, Nitish Kumar Reddy added nine runs before being dismissed by Nathan Lyon with Mitchell Starc completing a catch.
Notably, by taking Konstas’ wicket, Bumrah completed 150 wickets in the World Test Championship.
The fifth and final Test of the ongoing BGT 2024-25 is set to be played from January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Ravi Shastri was in the commentary panel with Irfan Pathan and Jatin Sapru when Nitish Kumar Reddy reached his hundred.
In a viral video, Nitish Kumar Reddy reunited with his family after day three of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is now India’s highest run-getter in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy down under, that too playing first Test series of his career.
Notably, the veteran pacer closed third day’s play with the figures 0/86 in his 25 overs bowled so far.
Speaking of Virat Kohli, he scored an unbeaten hundred in the second innings of Perth Test. Other than that, Kohli has only scored 62 runs across his other five innings combined so far.
At Stumps on Day 3, Reddy added 105 runs off 176 balls to help India put 358 runs on the board at the loss of nine wickets.
After brief halt, the umpires eventually called early stumps with the Indian scorecard reading 358 runs at the loss of nine wickets after 116 overs.
At Stumps on Day 3, India had put up 358 runs at the loss of nine wickets.
Nitish Kumar Reddy became the third youngest Indian to score maiden Test ton in Australia, aged 21 years and 216 days.
In the six innings so far in BGT 2024-25, Kohli has amassed 162 runs with his highest score coming in the second innings of Perth Test (100*).