Saturday, November 23
The India 'A' team, already wary after a ball-switch incident in the previous match, raised concerns about the ball's condition again on Day 2 of the second unofficial Test in Melbourne. Players pointed out a foreign substance, potentially mud, to the umpire, who cleaned the ball. However, pacer Prasidh Krishna didn't seem satisfied.
The ATP Finals are set to begin in Turin, Italy, with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz leading the field in the absence of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. This marks the first time since 2001 that the tournament will be held without at least one member of the Big Three.
Indian cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed his disappointment over a controversial umpiring decision in the Ranji Trophy match. Maharashtra's captain Ankit Bawne was given out despite the ball bouncing before being caught. The incident happened during Maharashtra's match against Services. Gaikwad, currently playing for India A in Australia, took to social media to criticise the decision.
Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan set a world record by taking six catches in a single ODI innings during Pakistan's victory over Australia in Adelaide on Friday. Rizwan's record-equaling performance behind the stumps helped Pakistan bowl out Australia for a modest total, which they chased down comfortably to secure a series win.
During the second ODI against Australia, Wasim Akram humorously pointed out Pakistan's historical fielding woes while commentating. Moments later, Shaheen Shah Afridi dropped a sitter, perfectly illustrating Akram's point. Despite this mishap, Pakistan dominated the match, winning by 9 wickets thanks to stellar bowling and confident batting.
Pakistan defeated Australia by nine wickets in the second one-day international in Adelaide on Friday, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. Haris Rauf led Pakistan's bowling attack with an impressive 5-29, while Saim Ayub top-scored with 82 runs. The series will be decided on Sunday in Perth. Inglis will also lead in the upcoming T20s against Pakistan, as Marsh and Head take paternity leave.
Pakistan leveled the three-match ODI series against Australia with a resounding nine-wicket victory in Adelaide. Opener Saim Ayub's brilliant 82, featuring a six that reminded of India's Yuvraj Singh, and Haris Rauf's five-wicket haul propelled Pakistan to a comfortable win, setting up a series decider in Perth.
Pakistan's Haris Rauf tore through Australia's middle order with a stunning five-wicket haul in the second ODI in Adelaide. Rauf's 5 for 29, his second five-wicket haul in ODIs, helped restrict Australia to 163 all out. Shaheen Shah Afridi also took three early wickets, leaving Australia reeling after opting to bat first.
