Editorji is a popular short video news and information platform based in India. It was founded in 2018 by Vikram Chandra, one of India’s leading journalists, and has risen to prominence in the digital news space in a relatively short span of time. The platform is primarily designed for mobile devices, with applications available for Android and iOS.

ABOUT US:

about us editorji

Latest Video News: Editorji provides the latest news video headlines, latest videos clip from India and the World. Get all breaking news videos on Entertainment, Business, Coronavirus, Elections, Politics and more.

Latest Video News, Breaking News, Bollywood, Political, Sports, Business News | Editorji

+91 11 4035 6666 / info@editorji.com
3rd floor, Plot B, Khasara no 360, Sultanpur, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
<a title="mail to us" href="mailto:info@editorji.com">Send Feedback</a>
<a title="Contact Us" href="mailto:info@editorji.com">Contact Us</a>

REACH US

Contact for any questions, suggestions, comments, feedback or advertisement on Editorji.com, we are always looking forward to hearing from you.

Contact Us for Feedback, Suggestions and Advertising 

Editorji content is better experienced in our app.

Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with stand-in skipper Steve Smith leading the side. Cummins continues his recovery and is expected back for the third Test in Adelaide.

Australia Maintains Squad Despite Cummins and Hazlewood Absences

Australia's Squad Unchanged for 2nd Ashes Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, with stand-in skipper Steve Smith leading the side. Cummins continues his recovery and is expected back for the third Test in Adelaide.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins was on Friday ruled out of the second Ashes Test as the hosts named an unchanged 14-member squad for the day and night game in Brisbane.
In Cummins' absence, stand-in skipper Steve Smith led Australia to an eight-wicket victory in the first Test as the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The second Test is slated from December 4.
Cummins, however, will travel to Brisbane to continue his return as he's likely to be back for the third Test in Adelaide from December 17. The Australian pace spearhead was seen in a rigorous training session at the SCG on Friday, bowling to Smith.
With Cummins ruled out, Brendan Doggett, who bagged five wickets in Perth, is likely to share paced duties with Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland. Josh Hazlewood, who is also nursing an injury (hamstring), has already been ruled out.
Left-handed opener Usman Khawaja, who suffered back spasms in the opening Test, retains his place in the squad, but he will need to prove his fitness before the second Test.
All-rounder Beau Webster and back-up batter Josh Inglis are the other options if Khawaja misses out.
Australia squad for second Test:
Steve Smith (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster.

Several star cricketers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, have been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injuries. Australia suffers the biggest setback with five key players missing.

Champions Trophy 2025: Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins among top players ruled out

Several star cricketers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, have been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injuries. Australia suffers the biggest setback with five key players missing.

The 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy is set to take place from February 19 to March 9 across three venues in Pakistan (Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi) and one in Dubai.&nbsp;
However, ahead of the prestigious eight-team tournament, the event has lost some of its shine due to injury concerns plaguing several top players worldwide.
More than half a dozen key players have already been ruled out, dampening the excitement of the tournament&rsquo;s return after eight years.
Here&rsquo;s a look at the top players who will miss the Champions Trophy 2025:
Jasprit Bumrah (India): Star Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 on February 12 due to a lower back injury.
&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
🚨 NEWS 🚨 Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. Harshit Rana named replacement. Other squad updates 🔽 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampionsTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChampionsTrophy</a> <a href="https://t.co/RML5I79gKL">https://t.co/RML5I79gKL</a>
&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1889372858058744075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The BCCI confirmed the development on X, noting that Bumrah last played a 50-over match for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final.
Pat Cummins (Australia): Australia&rsquo;s ODI and Test captain, Pat Cummins, will also be absent from the Champions Trophy. The 2023 ODI World Cup-winning captain was announced as Australia&rsquo;s skipper for the ICC event on January 12.
&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Australia will need to make four changes to their preliminary squad for the upcoming <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampionsTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChampionsTrophy</a> with confirmation skipper Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the tournament<a href="https://t.co/zYgCBUQb0v">https://t.co/zYgCBUQb0v</a>
&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1887412337927463079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
However, on February 6, Cricket Australia confirmed that Cummins would miss the tournament due to an injury sustained after the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
Josh Hazlewood (Australia): Experienced Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will not participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The 34-year-old pacer, who has claimed 138 wickets in 91 ODIs, suffered a hip injury during the third India-Australia Test in Brisbane last year, ruling him out of the tournament.
Mitchell Marsh (Australia): Australia&rsquo;s T20I captain and star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 on January 31 due to a back injury. Cricket Australia stated that Marsh is unlikely to play again this season.
&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
🚨 Mitch Marsh has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back issue More: <a href="https://t.co/tRDaUSHYrX">https://t.co/tRDaUSHYrX</a> <a href="https://t.co/ozuXcLYctT">pic.twitter.com/ozuXcLYctT</a>
&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1885202154996347376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ldquo;Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men&rsquo;s Champions Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction," Cricket Australia said in a statement.
Mitchell Starc (Australia): Mitchell Starc has opted out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to personal reasons, prompting Australia to make key adjustments to their 15-player squad led by Steve Smith.
&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Australia's finalised squad is finally in for the upcoming <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampionsTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChampionsTrophy</a> - with Mitch Starc the latest big name to miss
&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1889480104449032242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The left-arm pacer, who has requested privacy regarding his decision, had shown signs of discomfort during the latter stages of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.&nbsp;
Marcus Stoinis (Australia): Experienced Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will not take part in the Champions Trophy 2025 after suddenly announcing his retirement from international cricket just weeks before the tournament. His unexpected departure further weakens the Australian squad, which is already dealing with multiple injury setbacks.
Anrich Nortje (South Africa): South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje, who last played a 50-over match for the Proteas on September 9, 2023, against Australia in Bloemfontein, was initially named in the Champions Trophy 2025 squad.
However, he was ruled out on January 15 due to a back injury. MI Cape Town all-rounder Corbin Bosch was announced as his replacement on February 9.
Gerald Coetzee (South Africa): South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has also been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025. The 23-year-old, known for his pace and aggressive bowling, suffered a groin injury during a domestic match in January, forcing him to miss the tournament.
Jacob Bethell (England): England&rsquo;s 21-year-old batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell will miss the Champions Trophy 2025 due to a hamstring injury.
He sustained the injury while playing in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series against India at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on February 6.
Saim Ayub (Pakistan): Young Pakistani opening batter Saim Ayub was not included in the Men in Green&rsquo;s 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury.
He suffered the injury while playing in the second Test of the away series against South Africa in Cape Town last month.
Allah Ghazanfar (Afghanistan): 18-year-old Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar, who has 21 wickets in 11 ODIs, was ruled out of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday due to a fracture in the L4 vertebra, specifically in the left pars interarticularis.
He sustained the injury during Afghanistan&rsquo;s recent tour of Zimbabwe and will be sidelined for at least four months.
&nbsp;
With these key players missing, the tournament landscape has undoubtedly shifted, presenting opportunities for new stars to emerge on the global stage. However, fans and teams alike will feel the absence of these top-tier cricketers.
Australia has suffered the most setbacks, with five of their star players ruled out of the tournament, significantly impacting their squad depth and performance prospects.

Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy squad faces major setbacks as Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are ruled out due to injuries, and Marcus Stoinis announces his ODI retirement.

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia’s pace battery depletes further as Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out

Australia&rsquo;s ICC Champions Trophy squad faces major setbacks as Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are ruled out due to injuries, and Marcus Stoinis announces his ODI retirement.

Australian skipper Pat Cummins and pacer Josh Hazlewood are set to miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to injuries, further depleting Australia's already weakened squad.&nbsp;
With Mitchell Marsh sidelined due to a back injury and Marcus Stoinis announcing his shock retirement from ODI cricket, the team's options for pace bowling have become even more limited.&nbsp;
Cummins is struggling with an ankle injury sustained during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while Hazlewood is dealing with a hip issue, following previous side and calf strains. Both pacers will need extended rehabilitation before they can return to action.
The news of Cummins and Hazlewood's exclusion came on the same day Stoinis announced his ODI retirement. With these absences, Australia will now need at least four replacements, including two all-rounders, to cover for the loss of balance and experience in the team. The final squad will be announced after the second Test against Sri Lanka, which is currently ongoing in Galle.
Marsh had already withdrawn from the tournament due to his back injury, which has worsened over time and impacted his workload during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leading him to miss the final Test. He is currently undergoing rehab. As for Cummins and Hazlewood, both will need time to recover and may also miss the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).
Looking ahead, Australia's next international commitment after the Champions Trophy will be the ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa in mid-June at Lord's.&nbsp;
George Bailey, chairperson of the national selection panel, said, "Unfortunately Pat, Josh and Mitch are managing some ongoing injuries and have not come up in time for the Champion's Trophy. While disappointing, it does present a great opportunity for other players to perform for Australia in a world event."
Coach Andrew McDonald has suggested Steve Smith and Travis Head as possible alternate captains for the team. Australia&rsquo;s campaign opener will be a high-profile clash with arch-rivals England in Lahore on February 22, followed by matches against South Africa and Afghanistan in Rawalpindi on February 25 and 28, respectively.
Australia's preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy (yet to be finalised) includes:
Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.

Australian captain Pat Cummins on Friday announced that pacer Josh Hazlewood will replace Scott Boland in his playing XI for the third Test against India

Australian Team Prepares for Gabba Test Challenges

Cummins said he had to take the ball away from Hazlewood at Perth to prevent his injury getting worse.

Australian captain Pat Cummins on Friday announced that pacer Josh Hazlewood will replace Scott Boland in his playing XI for the third Test against India after having recovered from a side strain.
The injury had forced Hazlewood to sit out of the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide last week. Cummins exuded confidence that Hazlewood would pull through the match without any "hiccups".
"He had a really good bowl yesterday, he had another bowl in Adelaide a couple of days previously. Him and the medical team are really confident," he said on the eve of the game at the Gabba.
Cummins said he had to take the ball away from Hazlewood at Perth to prevent his injury getting worse.
"We've seen it a few times where Josh has pushed through to get through a Test match and a little bit of soreness turns into a month or two of injury.
"So, we made the call then that it probably wasn't worth the risk of keeping him bowling. I think he bowled an extra two overs leading into tea break and he said it felt ok, but I just kind of thought from there, 'that's enough'," said Cummins.
The Australian captain was sympathetic for Boland after the veteran pacer made a stirring return to Test cricket at Adelaide after last year's Ashes.
Boland had a match-haul of five wickets that included the prized scalp of star India batter Virat Kohli in the second innings.
"It's tough. He was fantastic in Adelaide. Unfortunately, he's spent quite a bit of time on the bench over the last 18 months and whenever he plays he's fantastic.
"It's a shame for Scotty, but still a fair bit to play out this series. I'd be surprised if he didn't play again in this series," said the New South Wales player.
&nbsp;
Green is fading at Gabba
The green tinge on the Brisbane deck was significantly reduced on the match eve.
Once a fortress of the Aussies, India had breached the 'Gabba' barrier during the 2020-21 series to end the hosts' winning run dating back to 1988.
After that the West Indies too beat Australia here, riding on the back of pacer Shamar Joseph's heroics.
"I looked at it yesterday &ndash; it looked like a good wicket, like it has been the last few years," said Cummins.
"A bit of sun baking it the last couple of days (means) I don't think it's as green and leafy as it was against South Africa," he said.
Cummins was referring to the Test against South Africa here in 2022 which ended inside two days.
The 31-year-old also did not read too much into that recent vulnerability of his side in Brisbane.
"It's just a venue really. We play at dozens and dozens of venues each year. It's always good coming back to a place that's familiar &hellip; but the scoreboard starts at 0-0, so the venue isn't the be-all and end-all," he added.

"We will try to put this day behind quickly, good thing we will have a crack at Qualifier 2," Cummins said after the game.

Captain Pat Cummins reflects on a thrashing by KKR in IPL 2024 qualifier 1 | KKR vs SRH

SRH captain Pat Cummins urged his team to forget the heavy defeat against KKR and concentrate on the second IPL Qualifier. Tap for the full statement

<h2>"We will try to put this day behind quickly, good thing we will have a crack at Qualifier 2," Cummins said after the game.</h2>

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins urged his team to forget the heavy defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders and concentrate on the second IPL Qualifier, saying there are days in T20 cricket when things just don't work out.
SRH were handed an 8-wicket hammering by KKR in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday.
The Cummins-led side will get another crack at making the final. SRH will take the winner of the Eliminator between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Chennai on Friday.
"We will try to put this day behind quickly, good thing we will have a crack at it (qualifier 2).
"You have these days in T20 cricket when it doesn't work out. We had a few starts but didn't go on with the bat. Not good with the ball. We weren't where we wanted with the bat and obviously couldn't do much with the ball."
"We all have played enough cricket, and going to a new venue (Chennai) helps us as well, so we got to keep this behind and move on." Pacer Mitchel Starc was adjudged player of the match for his sensational bowling up front when he claimed the scalps of Travis Head, Nitish Reddy and Shahbaz Ahmed in the powerplay.
"We know how important the powerplay is. These were the two sides who have dominated in the powerplay with the bat. We needed to pick early wickets and get into their middle-order.
"The way Head and Abhishek have been playing thoughout the tournament, they like width and free their arms. We just tried to swing the ball and not provide them width. Bowl stump to stump and tried the hard length. The spinners were effective and the whole bowling department was great.
On Head's scalp, he said: "Got lucky I guess, was nice to see his back early, not always the case." Winning skipper Shreyas Iyer was elated by the result and said the unplanned 10-day break the team got due to two washed-out matches helped the players rejuvenate.
"The rejuvenation was important for us. When you travel so much. It's important to stay in the present. Today was the day we had to maximise, we did it and that's what we thrive on.
"The way every bowler stood up to this occasion, the way they came in and took wickets, that was imperative. The attitude and approach of all bowlers was to take wickets and they did."

Abhishek Sharma, the youngster from Punjab, is also on the radar of his SRH captain Pat Cummins for his explosive batting skills in the ongoing IPL. 

IPL: SRH skipper Pat Cummins says he wouldn't want to bowl to 'scary' Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma, the youngster from Punjab, is also on the radar of his SRH captain Pat Cummins for his explosive batting skills in the ongoing IPL.&nbsp;

Batting at a strike rate of 209.41 this IPL season, Abhishek Sharma on Sunday received the biggest compliment of his life when premier pacer Pat Cummins said he wouldn't like to bowl at the explosive left-hander as "it's scary".
In the ongoing edition of the league, Abhishek has put fear in the minds of bowlers, including Cummins, his skipper at Sunrisers Hyderabad.
He blazed away to a 28-ball 66 in SRH's four-wicket win over Punjab Kings here. The young left-hander hit six sixes and five fours as SRH shot down Punjab Kings' target of 215 with five balls to spare.
"He (Abhishek) is amazing. I wouldn't want to bowl to him. It's scary as he plays with freedom, not only against pacers but also against spinners," the Australian fast bowler said at the post-match presentation.
The 23-year-old, who represents Punjab at domestic level, has been in phenomenal form this season, aggregating 467 runs from 13 matches at a strike rate of nearly 210 while hitting 39 sixes and 35 fours.
Cummins also hailed Nitish Reddy who made a crucial 25-ball 37 while batting at No 4.
"Nitish is a class player, matured beyond his age, seems to sum up the game really well, he is perfect for our top-order," he said.
"It has been great and amazing. I didn't know many guys coming into this season, but we have played great cricket and had some fun. Great bunch of guys," Cummins added.
The win kept SRH on course for a top-two finish that will give them an extra opportunity to make the final.
"We have won five out of seven matches here, it has been great and amazing. It's really satisfying and exciting. I haven't played in finals before, we are playing some really good cricket, excited for what's ahead," Cummins said.

"That's the hardest time of my life, easily," Pat Cummins admitted, reflecting on the agony of choosing professional commitments over precious moments with his ailing mother.

Pat Cummins reflects on emotional challenge of playing cricket while his mother was battling cancer

"That's the hardest time of my life, easily," Pat Cummins admitted, reflecting on the agony of choosing professional commitments over precious moments with his ailing mother last year

#PatCummins #Australia

<h2>"That's the hardest time of my life, easily," Pat Cummins admitted, reflecting on the agony of choosing professional commitments over precious moments with his ailing mother.</h2>

Australia captain Pat Cummins is yet to come to terms with the death of his mother and described flying to India for a Test series as she received treatment at home as the "hardest time of my life".
Cummins' mother, Maria, died of cancer last year.
"I knew when I was getting on that plane that I was going to have to come back in a couple of weeks pretty much," Cummins said in an interview for the Imperfects podcast.
Cummins was in India for a Test series but he returned home to be by his ailing mother's side as she received palliative care.
"Flying away... That's the hardest time of my life, easily. I probably felt it in the 12 months leading in. Any time I flew away I was like, 'Time's finite here, I'm making a deliberate choice to go and play somewhere rather than spend it at home'." Cummins said he tried to keep Maria's final days as private as possible and didn't explain to her why he flew home after playing in two Tests in India last year.
"But that time in particular &ndash; because we knew roughly the timeline, and knowing Mum and Dad as well; how much joy they get, sitting together, watching me play &ndash; that gave me enough confidence to go and play, and they were desperate for me to go and play, and I knew I could hop on a flight at any time and come back.
"But for those couple of weeks I was in India, especially now I look back on it, my mind was not in India, it was back home the whole time," he said.
Cummins said at one point he even thought of quitting as Australia captain and only wanted to be with his mother.
"I remember my manager and a couple of other people around me who I normally listen to were calling me and being like, 'I think we need to give a little bit of a reason why you've gone home', and I'm like, 'Nah, don't care', and he's like, 'Nah, you're getting a lot of heat here, you've got to explain yourself', and I was like, 'I honestly do not care what people think'," he said.
"After about six or seven days when I knew I wasn't going to come back to India, we said Mum's in palliative care. But I literally could not have cared less what people were saying about me."&nbsp;

The Australian skipper posted picture with his wife Becky Cummins on the beach and captioned it, 'Super-mum, wife, my valentine and apparently a pro-surfer too. Happy Valentines.'

Pat Cummins gives a cheeky reply to Indian fan for commenting on his wife

Pat Cummins' cheeky reply to a fan who said that he loves his wife is going viral. Watch what the Aussie skipper said

The Australian skipper posted picture with his wife Becky Cummins on the beach and captioned it, 'Super-mum, wife, my valentine and apparently a pro-surfer too. Happy Valentines.'

Pat Cummins' cheeky reply to an Indian fan who commented on his wife is going viral.
The Australian skipper posted picture with his wife Becky Cummins on the beach and captioned it, 'Super-mum, wife, my valentine and apparently a pro-surfer too. Happy Valentines.'
A fan commented, 'I am Indian I love you your wife.' Cummins replied by saying, 'I'll pass it on to her.'
In February 2020 Cummins got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Becky Boston; the couple have a son. They married on 1 August 2022.

Australian captain Pat Cummins led from the front as the hosts beat Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test. 

Pat Cummins stars in Australia’s Boxing Day Test victory over Pakistan

Australian captain Pat Cummins led from the front with two 5-wicket hauls as the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series.



<h2>Australian captain Pat Cummins led from the front with two 5-wicket hauls as the hosts beat Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test.&nbsp;</h2>

Captain Pat Cummins' second 10-wicket total in test matches led Australia to a 79-run win over Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the fourth day of the second cricket test on Friday.
Cummins made all the crucial breakthroughs late in the day as the hosts bowled Pakistan out for 237 to win the Boxing Day test and extend Pakistan's losing run in Australian tests to 16 matches.
Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha threatened to push Pakistan towards a win but Cummins ended the 67-run partnership between the pair in bizarre and dramatic fashion just 15 minutes before the scheduled close of play.
Australia reviewed a not out call to Rizwan as a Cummins delivery flew into Alex Carey's gloves. But after a long review from the third umpire, Richard Illingworth deemed the ball flicked Rizwan's wrist band that was connected to his gloves.
Rizwan was the furious with the decision, with Pakistan 219-5 at the time and starting to believe it could pull off the country's highest successful winning chase against Australia.
&ldquo;I got a little bit twitchy there,&rdquo; Cummins said. &ldquo;I felt OK but they were batting nicely. Happy with the Rizwan wicket.&rdquo; It was Cummins who claimed the crucial wicket of his opposing captain Shan Masood (60), before tea. Cummins took his fourth of the second innings just minutes later, dismissing Aamir Jamal (0).
The wickets earned him the player of the match award and made him the 10th Australian to pass 250 test wickets.
At seven wickets down, Australia opted to take the extra 30 minutes in a bid to complete the match on Friday instead of coming back for day five.
&ldquo;The game kept turning. Sometimes it went Australia's way, sometimes ours,&rdquo; Masood said. &ldquo;But when we were leading with bat when me and Abdullah had a good partnership (in the first innings), Pat Cummins came in with that spell.
&ldquo;And that is why he is one of the best bowlers in the world." Australia was out for 262 in its second innings after losing 4-75 during the morning. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey (53) helped push Australia's lead over the crucial 300-mark with his highest score since the first test of the Ashes in June.
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi (4-76) made a return to form with his best figures of the series, while fellow left-armer Mir Hamza added 4-32.
Australia won the first test in Perth by 360 runs.
The third test in the three-match series is scheduled to begin Jan. 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where Pakistan won its last test in Australia in 1995.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-suffer-crushing-defeat-at-hands-of-south-africa-despite-virat-kohli-s-efforts-sa-vs-ind-1st-test-1703775812013">India suffer crushing innings defeat vs South Africa despite Virat Kohli's efforts | SA vs IND, 1st Test</a>

ICC has rejected Khawaja's application to have a sticker showing a black dove holding an olive branch on his bat and shoes during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins backs Usman Khawaja on dove logo for Gaza crisis

Australian captain Pat Cummins on Monday came out in support of his teammate Usman Khawaja, saying that the opener's attempt to bring to the fore the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was "not offensive".

ICC has rejected Khawaja's application to have a sticker showing a black dove holding an olive branch on his bat and shoes during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.

Australian captain Pat Cummins on Monday came out in support of his teammate Usman Khawaja, saying that the opener's attempt to bring to the fore the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was "not offensive".
Cricket's global governing body ICC has rejected Khawaja's application to have a sticker showing a black dove holding an olive branch on his bat and shoes during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.
Cummins said he finds no difference between Khawaja displaying a dove logo on his shoe and bat to raise awareness of humanitarian issues and teammate Marnus Labuschagne displaying an eagle on his bat which signifies a personal religious message.
"We really support Uzzy. He's standing up for what he believes and I think he's done it really respectfully," Cummins told reporters on the eve of the second Test at the MCG.
"As I said last week, 'All lives are equal', I don't think that's very offensive and I'd say the same about the dove." Backing his 37-year-old colleague who was born in Pakistan capital Islamabad, Cummins added, "That's Uzzy. I think he can really hold his head high with the way he's gone about it.
"But obviously there's rules in place and I believe the ICC have said they're not going to approve that. They make up the rules and you've got to accept it." Notably, the ICC reprimanded Khawaja for wearing a black armband during Australia's 360-run win over Pakistan in Perth, the action coming after he was barred from wearing boots with the messages "Freedom is a human right" and "All lives are equal" in the colours of the Palestinian flag during the match at the Optus Stadium.
Labuschagne displays the symbol of an eagle on the back of his bats which represents a verse from the bible and has long been allowed to have the sticker on his bat in international cricket.
Last week, Khawaja spoke about the impact that the Israel-Hamas conflict had on him.
"When I'm looking at my Instagram and seeing innocent kids, videos of them dying, passing away, that's what hit me the hardest," he said.
"I don't have any agendas other than trying to shine a light on what I feel really passionately, really strongly about."

Viral video shows subdued reception for Australian cricketer Pat Cummins upon World Cup win, sparking reactions on social media about celebratory culture.

Pat Cummins reaches Australia after World Cup win, silent homecoming leaves Indians wondering

Viral video shows subdued reception for Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins after World Cup win

A video of Australian cricketer Pat Cummins reaching Australia after winning the 2023 Cricket World Cup is doing rounds on the internet but its devoid of any fanfare or celebrations. Indians are sharing the video widely and discussing the ordinary welcome for a World Cup winning team.&nbsp;
In the viral video, Pat Cummins is seen arriving at the Australian airport with just a few sports journalists present. Other passengers seemed uninterested and they were seen minding their own business.&nbsp;
As Indians came across this video, they expressed utter shock and said that at least Indians know how to welcome winners. Others reacted by saying that Pat Cummins returned home after winning the World Cup but there ain't many people to receive them.&nbsp;
However, some social media users reacted by saying that maybe this is the reason why they were able to put up such good performance in finals consistently.&nbsp;
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/icc-world-cup/prime-minister-narendra-modi-visited-indian-dressing-room-after-cricket-world-cup-final-loss-to-australia-1700473175229">Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Indian dressing room after Cricket World Cup final loss to Australia</a>

Ponting - "I think his captaincy has been almost faultless, to be honest. I thought his leadership actually has got better and better right through the tournament"

Cricket World Cup 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Pat Cummins' 'gutsy move' and 'faultless captaincy' in final

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting commended Pat Cummins for "faultless captaincy" after the Australian team lifted their record-extending 6th title in India. 

Ponting - "I think his captaincy has been almost faultless, to be honest. I thought his leadership actually has got better and better right through the tournament"

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting commended Pat Cummins for "faultless captaincy" after the Australian team lifted their record-extending 6th title in India. Ponting who helped his side win the 2003 World Cup that too against India also lauded the skipper's "gutsy move" of opting to bowl first which surprised many including Indian captain Rohit Sharma. The 2003 &amp; 2007 World Cup winning captain highlighted, &ldquo;any captain deciding to bowl first at the toss, that&rsquo;s a gutsy, courageous move. Australia felt that if they could bowl well on that dry wicket early on and restrict India, batting was gonna get easier in the second innings, but we all know if you get that call wrong and you lose the game, that&rsquo;s a huge decision to make for a relatively young captain" Backing his leadership that has been under the scanner for quite some time, Ponting said, "I think his captaincy has been almost faultless, to be honest. I thought his leadership actually has got better and better right through the tournament" Addressing criticisms of Cummins' leadership, Ponting also emphasized the captain's outstanding Test record and recent achievements, including winning the World Cup, World Test Championship, and retaining the Ashes.

Cummins was left standing awkwardly by himself with the World Cup trophy in hand as he waited for his teammates to join him on stage at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Watch! Pat Cummins endures long wait to share trophy with Australia teammates | Cricket World Cup final

Pat Cummins may have captained Australia to World Cup glory on Sunday, but that didn't save him from an embarrassing moment post match. Tap to watch

Cummins was left standing awkwardly by himself with the World Cup trophy in hand as he waited for his teammates to join him on stage at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Pat Cummins may have captained Australia to World Cup glory on Sunday, but that didn't save him from an embarrassing moment post match.
Cummins was left standing awkwardly by himself with the World Cup trophy in hand as he waited for his teammates to join him on stage at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
It was the India prime minister himself who presented the trophy to Cummins, along with Australia deputy prime minister, Richard Marles.
They then proceeded to shake hands with the Australia squad off stage, as Cummins smiled awkwardly alone waiting for his teammates to join him.
Eventually they got there and the team celebrated joyously.

He went up to the square and then started clicking pictures to possibly check and compare how much the track's look will change from Saturday morning to afternoon and subsequently on the match-day afternoon.

Why Pat Cummins clicked photos of match pitch ahead of India vs Australia Cricket World Cup final | IND vs AUS

Australia skipper Pat Cummins came to have a look at the Ahmedabad pitch and clicked pictures of the track, a day before the India vs Australia Cricket World Cup final. But why?

Why Pat Cummins clicked photos of match pitch ahead of India vs Australia Cricket World Cup final

He went up to the square and then started clicking pictures to possibly check and compare how much the track's look will change from Saturday morning to afternoon and subsequently on the match-day afternoon.

Inspecting the pitch before a match is routine but clicking pictures of the track, for possible dressing room discussion and strategy building, is a bit unusual.
That's exactly what happened on Saturday morning when Australia skipper Pat Cummins came to have a look at the 22-yard-strip which will be used for the World Cup title clash between India and Australia on Sunday. Probably the pitch is playing on Australians' mind before the big match.
Cummins was guarded in his response when asked about his assessment of the pitch, which has already been used for the marquee India-Pakistan match.
"Just had a look," Cummins replied when asked about the track.
So what do you make of it? He was probed further.
"I'm not a great pitch reader, but it looked pretty firm. They've only just watered it, so yeah, give it another 24 hours and have a look, but it looks like a pretty good wicket." "I think Pakistan played someone there," he said without taking India's name.
While Australian team had an afternoon training session, Cummins was at the Narendra Modi Stadium just after half past 9.
He went up to the square and then started clicking pictures to possibly check and compare how much the track's look will change from Saturday morning to afternoon and subsequently on the match-day afternoon. In fact, before the Australian training session started, Steve Smith, Travis Head, head coach Andrew McDonald also wanted to have a close look. Head, a good off-spinner in conducive conditions tried to gauge the hardness of the surface.
Eden Gardens strip had a few deliveries turning at right angles but Cummins believe that it won't be like that in Motera.
A black soil track, rolled heavily to ensure slowness, is on offer. Batting will be difficult under the lights if opposition has two quality spinners operating in the middle overs.
"It's been a bit more high scoring here throughout the tournament. It's obviously the same for both teams. No doubt playing on your own wicket in your own country has some advantages, similar to wickets that you've been playing your whole life," he said.
Unlike Wankhede where New Zealand virtually lost the game after losing the toss, it won't be the case at Motera.
"I think, of all the venues, perhaps this venue - the toss isn't as important as, say, a Mumbai Wankhede Stadium or other venues. So, we&rsquo;ll be ready in terms of anything they'll throw at us. Yeah, we'll wait and see, but we'll make sure we have some plans." Dew will be big factor.
ICC's pitch consultant Andy Atkinson did pay a visit and was around for an hour as BCCI's curators monitored the last day touch up before it is handed over to match referee Andy Pycroft.
The GCA ground-staff were seen using anti-dew spray in the afternoon as the last 20-25 overs of the match are always affected by late evening dew.
"I think the biggest difference is the dew. This city and venue seems to have more dew than a lot of the other places we play. So perhaps, yeah, that's something to think about ahead of tomorrow." If Australia bat second, keeping dew factor in mind, Cummins indicated that batting order could be tweaked a bit.
"You've got to weigh up batting during the day when it might be a bit easier than under lights, but knowing that late in the second innings it could also slide on.
"Again, it (dew) might only be the last quarter of the game but once that settles in and the ball is skidding on, it's quite different to say the first 20 overs where it might be swinging. So, something to consider," he further stated.

With experience, I think just keeping it pretty chilled and business as usual for our group seems to be the way to go: Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins' side to approach AUS vs SA World Cup semifinal with a 'business as usual' mindset

Australian skipper Pat Cummins believes that his team will approach the World Cup semifinal against South Africa with a 'business as usual' mindset.

With experience, I think just keeping it pretty chilled and business as usual for our group seems to be the way to go: Pat Cummins

Five-time champions Australia are in the semifinals of a cricket world cup yet again and their captain Pat Cummins believes the team will approach the clash against South Africa with a 'business as usual' mindset.
On being asked about his mindset before the semifinal, which will be Cummins' first as captain in an ODI World Cup, he said, 'I think there's a couple of different ways you can go about it. You can either build it up as the most important game of your life, or you can do business as usual, really. And I think with experience, I think just keeping it pretty chilled and business as usual for our group seems to be the way to go. So, you draw back on those past wins but you also just draw back on the last few weeks and know that us at our best is good enough. So, you don't need to try and push it too hard. But I think there's a quiet confidence and I think our team plays our best when we've got that.'
Cummins, who is captaining a team for the first time at a knock-out game, added the current Australian players are not in a position to draw much from the famous 1999 World Cup semifinal between the two sides.
'None of our players were playing. So yeah, you can't probably draw too many conclusions from that team. But it's part of Australian cricket folklore and history. So, you see the replays. But yeah, obviously none of us were playing in the game.'
Cummins also stressed that the recent results against South Africa would have no bearing on the semifinal match at Eden Gardens, where the pitch is expected to assist spin bowlers and faces the threat of bad weather.
'I don't think it counts for too much. You know, obviously you start from scratch every time you play. They're a team we've played quite a lot and know quite well. But as you said, this week it's probably going to be quite different to say the South African series that we just played against them a couple of months ago. So, I think what helps us is we've got a lot of guys that have been in this situation before that have won one day World Cup, T20 World Cup, various other tournaments in big moments. So, I think that really helps. You can draw on that in the middle of the contest. In terms of the wicket, it does look like it's probably going to spin a bit more than some of the other wickets. Which again, is the same for both teams. It might just be a slightly different pace game, but I think it's still pretty evenly matched.'

Cummins, who was initially handed reins of the Test team, was made ODI skipper following the sudden retirement of Aaron Finch last year.

Pat Cummins open to Australia ODI captaincy extension, to put his name in IPL auction | AUS vs SA

Pat Cummins expressed his desire to stay on as Australia's ODI captain following the 2023 Cricket World Cup. He is also looking forward to playing in the next IPL

Cummins, who was initially handed reins of the Test team, was made ODI skipper following the sudden retirement of Aaron Finch last year.

Pat Cummins expressed his desire to stay on as Australia's ODI captain following the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
Cummins, who was initially handed reins of the Test team, was made ODI skipper following the sudden retirement of Aaron Finch last year.
Having guided Australia to the World Cup semifinals on the back of 7 straight wins after opening two losses, Cummins has made a strong case for captaincy extension.
Asked about his future as ODI captain, the 30-year-old said: "Potentially, yeah. We'll chat about it. We've been pretty open, me and Andrew (head coach) and George (selector) around different times in the year you're going to have different priorities.
"This is a bit of a one-off year where there's three or four big off-season events. After here the focus shifts back to Test cricket for a fair while. Probably like we've done in the past, at times white-ball cricket is going to have to shift (as a priority) so we fully focus on Test cricket. There's no end date in sight.
"I feel like I've been managed really well and looked after in a really, really busy year where you don't really want to give up any cricket," said the fast bowler.
Cummins, who had opted out of the IPL 2023 to focus on his international commitments, will put his name in the auction ahead of the 2024 edition.
The IPL will be played before the T20 World Cup in the United States and the Caribbean, serving as ideal preparation for the global event.
Kolkata Knight Riders had bought Cummins for Rs 7.5 crore in the 2022 IPL auction.
"I feel like I haven&rsquo;t played a heap of T20 cricket and in some ways I feel like I haven&rsquo;t played my best T20 cricket for a little while," he said.
"I'm really excited, I'm probably going to go into the IPL auction for next year to try to get some games before that World Cup and push a case to not only make the side but get back to how I feel like I can bowl in T20 cricket," he said.
Mitchell Marsh is expected to lead Australia in the T20 World Cup.

"It's a two-month tournament. You wouldn't want to be in a position like New Zealand" - Pat Cummins when he was asked if the World Cup squads should be bigger.

Pat Cummins calls for bigger Cricket World Cup Squads after Maxwell, Marsh face uncertainty | ENG vs AUS

"It's a two-month tournament. You wouldn't want to be in a position like New Zealand" - Pat Cummins when he was asked if the World Cup squads should be bigger.

#ENGvsAUS #PatCummins #CWC23

<h2>"It's a two-month tournament. You wouldn't want to be in a position like New Zealand" - Pat Cummins when he was asked if the World Cup squads should be bigger.</h2>

Australia's ICC Cricket World Cup squad faces the absence of key players, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh, with the team's captain, Pat Cummins, expressing the need for bigger squads due to the tournament's duration. Maxwell sustained a freak injury while playing golf, while Marsh returned home for personal reasons, leaving uncertainty around their return.
Cummins emphasized the World Cup's extensive timeline, suggesting that teams should have more than 15 players available in their squads. This would ensure that unforeseen situations, such as injuries or personal matters, don't significantly impact the team's performance.
"Yeah, to be honest. It's a two-month tournament. You wouldn't want to be in a position like New Zealand. They have had some injuries and, luckily, they've been able to hold Kane (Williamson) in the squad. But if suddenly you had to rule him out, I think that wouldn't be good for cricket or World Cup.
"It's not like you can poach players from other countries, so I always think of as many players as you need, you should be able to pick from," Cummins said during his pre-match press conference.
Regarding the absence of Maxwell and Marsh, Cummins acknowledged the suboptimal situation during a crucial phase when Australia is striving for a spot in the semifinals. He explained that they had prepared for such circumstances, as the nature of a two-month tournament requires flexibility.
Cummins expressed hope that Maxwell would return to the field sooner than Marsh, as he is expected to miss just one game. He stated that Maxwell was making progress and taking it day by day, while Marsh would return as soon as possible. Cummins recognized the importance of providing Marsh with the time and space he needs.
Australia are still three matches away from securing a spot in the semifinals, and Cummins anticipates smoother progress as the team's squad becomes more complete. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic about their campaign.
Additionally, Cummins shared his surprise at the defending champions, England, who have struggled in the tournament. Currently, England is at the bottom of the table with only two points from six matches. Cummins expressed his astonishment at England's performance and noted that, in cricket tournaments, even strong teams can face initial difficulties before regaining momentum.
On the contrary, New Zealand cricketer Glenn Philips disagreed with the notion of larger squads, stating that a squad of 15 was perfect. He explained that teams can quickly fly in replacements if necessary, and the current format with 15 players is sufficient. Philips emphasized that it allows teams to cover their bases and make replacements if injuries or concerns arise, making the format ideal as it is.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/icc-world-cup/new-zealand-quick-matt-henry-s-world-cup-cut-short-kyle-jamieson-to-take-his-place-1698994401279">New Zealand quick Matt Henry's World Cup cut short; Kyle Jamieson to take his place</a>
(With PTI inputs)

Australian captain Pat Cummins burst into laughter when an Australian journalist asked him if he felt heartbroken seeing England struggle this World Cup.

Watch: Pat Cummins bursts out laughing when asked about England's World Cup struggles 

Australian captain Pat Cummins couldn't control his laughter when an Australian journalist asked him if he felt heartbroken seeing England struggle this World Cup.

#CWC23 #PatCummins #England



<h2>Australian captain Pat Cummins couldn't control his laughter when an Australian journalist asked him if he felt heartbroken seeing England struggle this World Cup.</h2>

During a recent press interaction, Australian captain Pat Cummins found himself in an amusing situation when a question about England's challenging performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup was posed. Cummins, unable to suppress his amusement, responded with a broad smile, attempting to maintain a composed expression but eventually breaking into laughter upon hearing the inquiry from an Australian journalist.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/amp/web-stories/sports/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup-england-on-the-brink-of-being-knocked-out-after-loss-vs-sri-lanka-eng-vs-sl-jos-buttler-1698336086869">Defending Champions England on the verge of crashing out</a>
Just moments before this light-hearted exchange, Cummins had referred to the players from New Zealand, whom Australia is scheduled to face in an upcoming match, as "good mates." However, a crafty Australian reporter took the opportunity to ask Cummins about his perspective on England's recent struggles in the World Cup. The journalist tactfully inquired, "You mentioned good friends in other teams. It must have been heartbreaking to see England suffer last night?"
<blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy5EGhsvI7j/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14">
<div style="padding: 16px;">
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div>
</div>
<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
<p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy5EGhsvI7j/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by ICC (@icc)</a>
</div>
</blockquote>
In response, Pat Cummins couldn't conceal his laughter, while stating, "Yeah, it&rsquo;s sad to see." <a href="https://www.editorji.com/amp/web-stories/sports/cricket/full-list-of-records-in-the-icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-so-far-from-south-africa-s-highest-total-to-rohit-sharma-s-most-centuries-1698393081503">Records made and broken in the ICC Cricket World Cup so far</a>

Skipper Rohit Sharma (81) and Kohli struck fifties to provide the middle-order with a perfect platform in the big chase, but the rest floundered to hand Australia the advantage.

IND vs AUS 3rd ODI: Glenn Maxwell stars as Australia beat India by 66 runs 

IND vs AUS 3rd ODI: GlennMaxwellstars as AustraliabeatIndia by 66 runs

Skipper Rohit Sharma (81) and Kohli struck fifties to provide the middle-order with a perfect platform in the big chase, but the rest floundered to hand Australia the advantage.

Australia saved their best for the last as Indian middle-order wilted under pressure exerted by part-time off-spin of Glenn Maxwell, losing the third ODI by 66 runs here on Wednesday.
India however won the series 2-1.
India were cruising along at 171 for 2 chasing a stiff target of 353 on a placid track but the middle-order crumbled in chase with Maxwell (4/40) getting crucial breakthroughs to restrict the hosts to 286 in 49.4 overs.
Skipper Rohit Sharma (81) and Kohli struck fifties to provide the middle-order with a perfect platform in the big chase, but the rest floundered to hand Australia the advantage.
Earlier, Mitchell Marsh (96) headlined Australia's best batting show with David Warner, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne helping themselves to attacking half-centuries during a commanding performance to break a five-ODI losing streak.
The two teams will now play a couple of warm-up games before meeting again in 10 days' time for the tournament-opener in Chennai on October 8.
While Marsh missed reaching triple figure by a whisker, Australia's batters came good collectively in what was their last official ODI before the start of the World Cup.
Warner had himself to blame for his dismissal after a fiery 56 off 34 balls (6x4s, 4x6s), but he set the tone for Australia early on.
Smith also put brakes on his poor run of scores to make a rapid 74 and towards the end, Labuschagne upped the ante with his 58-ball knock to help Australia post their challenging score.
Labuschagne also became Australia's top run-getter in the ongoing calendar year.
During the chase, Rohit clobbered six sixes and five fours to race to 81 from 57 balls and recorded his ninth fifty against Australia and 53rd overall, while Kohli, who looked good for his 48th ODI ton had to settle for 66th half-century.
The two batters put on 70 for the second wicket and took India close to the 150-run mark by the 21st over, but after Rohit and Kohli were dismissed, the others fumbled collectively.
Maxwell accounted for Washington Sundar (18) and then held onto a stunning reflex catch of Rohit, had Kohli mistime a pull-shot and fooled Shreyas Iyer (48) with a beauty to mark an impressive return after a six-month long injury layoff.
Josh Hazlewood took 2/42 and Cameron Green claimed 2/30 to provide ideal support for Maxwell.
Rohit began with two spectacular sixes off Mitchell Starc over cover and pulled Pat Cummins twice over midwicket with command to provide early impetus.
The India captain, coming off a two-game break, hit the straps immediately which also made up for the dot balls his first-wicket partner Washington Sundar consumed.
The makeshift opener Washington Sundar pulled Hazlewood for his first four and smacked Cummins for a six &mdash; reminiscent of his famous six from the 2020-21 Australia tour &mdash; but perished for 18 off 30 balls.
Rohit and Kohli went about their jobs unchallenged for the better part of their stand, but their association came to an abrupt end in the 21st over when Maxwell, taking an evasive action on a powerful shot from the India skipper, ended up catching the ball one-handed.
Maxwell continued to make inroads as this time he got the key wicket of Kohli, who, looking to clear Steve Smith at midwicket, got a top edge, which was collected by the fielder running behind.
Despite a set platform to take the mantle, India&rsquo;s middle-order stuttered which allowed Australia to grab control.
KL Rahul added 52 runs with Iyer for the fourth wicket but fell to Starc after a 30-ball 26 and Suryakumar Yadav (8) pulled one short from Hazlewood to Maxwell.
Maxwell then cleaned up Iyer for a 43-ball 48 (1x4s, 2x6s) and Hazlewood had Kuldeep Yadav chop one onto his wickets.
Ravindra Jadeja scored 35 from 36 balls (3x4s, 1x6s) but had no batting partner left to try avoiding the inevitable.

The Australian pace spearhead who had injured his wrist on the opening day of the final Ashes Test had played the remainder of the Test with a heavily-strapped wrist.

Pat Cummins could miss India series, here's why

Australia skipper Pat Cummins could miss the three-match ODI series against India next month having played the fifth Ashes Test with a suspected broken wrist.

Tap to watch/read

The Australian pace spearhead who had injured his wrist on the opening day of the final Ashes Test had played the remainder of the Test with a heavily-strapped wrist.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins could miss the three-match ODI series against India next month having played the fifth Ashes Test with a suspected broken wrist.
Cricket Australia is yet to reveal the details of Cummins' injured left wrist.
The men from Down Under will fly to India for the ODI series, which is slated to begin on September 22 in Mohali.
However, "two sources with knowledge of the matter but not authorised to speak publicly say medical staff have not ruled out a possible fracture," according to the 'Sydney Morning Herald'.
The Australian pace spearhead had injured his wrist on the opening day of the final Ashes Test at the Oval last week. He had played the remainder of the Test with a heavily-strapped wrist, and while the injury did not appear to impede Cummins' bowling, the skipper's discomfort while batting was evident.
However, after playing six Tests in two months, including the World Test Championship final against India, Cummins was expected to take some time off.
CA is likely to announce the squads for Australia's upcoming white-ball assignments, that includes the tour of South Africa and India, next week.
Mitchell Marsh is expected to lead in Cummins' absence. The all-rounder is also in contention to be named Australia's T20 skipper.
Star batter Steve Smith had captained Australia in Cummins' absence in India earlier this year.
Australia are scheduled to play three T20Is and five ODIs against South Africa, starting August 30, following which they will travel to India for the ODIs.

pat cummins

Categories