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The writing was on the wall and it's finally happening. Veteran India batters Cheteshwar Pujara and former Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane have been demoted in BCCI's latest list of central contracts.
Pujara and Rahane were demoted from the A category, which has an annual remuneration of ₹7 crore, to the B category which is valued at ₹3 crore per annum. Pacer Ishant Sharma also had a similar fate.
The biggest demotion, however, was of Hardik Pandya, who found himself down from A to the C category. The all-rounder's career has been hampered by injuries that saw him lose his place in the Indian squad.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah though continue to be in the A category.
Also read: Virat Kohli's 100th Test: 5 memorable centuries by Virat Kohli in Tests

BCCI central contracts: Rahane, Pujara, Ishant & Hardik Pandya demoted

BCCI's new central contracts were out on Wednesday and Veteran batting pair Pujara and Rahane were demoted from 'A' to the 'B' category. Hardik Pandya faced the biggest demotion. Here are the details

The writing was on the wall and it's finally happening.&nbsp;Veteran India batters Cheteshwar Pujara and former Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane have been demoted in BCCI's latest list of central contracts.
Pujara and Rahane were demoted from the A category, which has an annual remuneration of&nbsp;₹7 crore, to the B category which is valued at&nbsp;₹3 crore per annum. Pacer Ishant&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;also had a similar fate.
The biggest demotion, however, was of Hardik&nbsp;Pandya, who found himself down from A to the C category. The all-rounder's career has been hampered by injuries that saw him lose his place in the Indian squad.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;though continue to be in the A+ category.

BCCI's new central contracts were out on Wednesday and Veteran batting pair Pujara and Rahane were demoted from 'A' to the 'B' category. Hardik Pandya faced the biggest demotion.

The writing was on the wall and it's finally happening.&nbsp;Veteran India batters Cheteshwar Pujara and former Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane have been demoted in BCCI's latest list of central contracts.
Pujara and Rahane were demoted from the A category, which has an annual remuneration of&nbsp;₹7 crore, to the B category which is valued at&nbsp;₹3 crore per annum. Pacer Ishant&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;also had a similar fate.
The biggest demotion, however, was of Hardik&nbsp;Pandya, who found himself down from A to the C category. The all-rounder's career has been hampered by injuries that saw him lose his place in the Indian squad.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;though continue to be in the A+ category.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Virat Kohli's 100th Test: 5 memorable centuries by Virat Kohli in Tests" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/virat-kohli-s-100th-test-5-memorable-centuries-by-virat-kohli-in-tests-1646231298867" target="_blank">Virat Kohli's 100th Test: 5 memorable centuries by Virat Kohli in Tests</a>

After being cancelled last year, India's premier domestic tournament, the Ranji Trophy returns amid the easing Covid-19 situation in the country.
The opening fixture between defending champions Saurashtra and record 41-time champions Mumbai promises to be a mouth-watering affair. India's senior batting pair of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara will be on either side and will be eyeing to impress with the bat after a poor run in international cricket. 
The tournament was pushed back due to the rising Covid-19 cases in the country but a significant drop in the positivity rate allowed the BCCI to conduct the Ranji Trophy.
9 bio-bubbles have been created across as many venues in the country. The players had to quarantine for 5 days, leaving them only 2 days of training for the first round beginning on Thursday.
Also read: IND vs SL: Virat Kohli likely to play his 100th Test match at Mohali

Ranji Trophy is back! The premier domestic tournament returns after 2 years

As the Ranji Trophy returns on Thursday, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara will be in focus as Saurashtra takes on Mumbai in game 1

After being cancelled last year, India's premier domestic tournament, the Ranji Trophy returns&nbsp;amid the easing Covid-19 situation in the country.
The opening fixture between defending champions Saurashtra and record 41-time champions Mumbai promises to be a mouth-watering affair. India's senior batting pair of&nbsp;Ajinkya Rahane&nbsp;and Cheteshwar Pujara&nbsp;will be on either side and will be eyeing to impress with the bat after a poor run in international cricket.&nbsp;
The tournament was pushed back due to the rising Covid-19 cases in the country but a significant drop in the positivity&nbsp;rate allowed the BCCI to conduct the Ranji&nbsp;Trophy.
9 bio-bubbles have been created across as many venues in the country. The players had to quarantine for 5 days, leaving them only 2 days of training for the first round beginning on Thursday.

As the Ranji Trophy returns on Thursday, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara will be in focus as Saurashtra takes on Mumbai in game 1

After being cancelled last year, India's premier domestic tournament, the Ranji Trophy returns&nbsp;amid the easing Covid-19 situation in the country.
The opening fixture between defending champions Saurashtra and record 41-time champions Mumbai promises to be a mouth-watering affair. India's senior batting pair of&nbsp;Ajinkya Rahane&nbsp;and Cheteshwar Pujara&nbsp;will be on either side and will be eyeing to impress with the bat after a poor run in international cricket.&nbsp;
The tournament was pushed back due to the rising Covid-19 cases in the country but a significant drop in the positivity&nbsp;rate allowed the BCCI to conduct the Ranji&nbsp;Trophy.
9 bio-bubbles have been created across as many venues in the country. The players had to quarantine for 5 days, leaving them only 2 days of training for the first round beginning on Thursday.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs SL: Virat Kohli likely to play his 100th Test match at Mohalihttps://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sl-virat-kohli-likely-to-play-his-100th-test-match-at-mohali-1644995375599" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sl-virat-kohli-likely-to-play-his-100th-test-match-at-mohali-1644995375599" target="_blank">IND vs SL: Virat Kohli likely to play his 100th Test match at Mohali</a>

Ajinkya Rahane's comments on India's historic Test series win in Australia has sparked a fresh controversy. During an episode of 'Backstage With Boria', Rahane said claimed that there were some decisions that he took on the field or in the dressing room but someone else took the credit for it.
After losing the Adelaide Test in which Team India was all out for 36, the visitors bounced back at the MCG under new leader Ajinkya Rahane and went to win the Test series 2-1. Rahane added that he knows what he did there and he doesn't need to tell that to anyone. 'That's not my nature to go and take credit,' he further said.
Though he didn't take any names but his comments could well be a dig at the then head coach Ravi Shastri, who was widely acclaimed for the team's performance.
Also read: IND vs WI: why did Team India open with Rishabh Pant? Rohit Sharma explains

'Someone else took credit for decisions I took in Australia,' claims Rahane

'Someone else took credit for decisions I took in Australia'
Ajinkya Rahane's comments on India's historic Test series win in Australia has sparked a fresh controversy

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's comments on India's historic Test series win in Australia has sparked a fresh controversy. During&nbsp;an episode of&nbsp;'Backstage With Boria', Rahane&nbsp;said claimed that&nbsp;there were some decisions that he took on the field or in the dressing room but someone else took the credit for it.
After losing the Adelaide Test in which Team India was all out for 36, the visitors bounced back at the MCG&nbsp;under new leader Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;and went to win the Test series 2-1. Rahane&nbsp;added that he knows what he did there and he doesn't need to tell that to anyone. 'That's not my nature to go and take credit,' he further said.
Though he didn't take any names&nbsp;but his comments could well be a dig at the then head coach Ravi Shastri, who was widely acclaimed for the team's performance.

'Someone else took credit for decisions I took in Australia' Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's comments on India's historic Test series win in Australia has sparked a fresh controversy

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's comments on India's historic Test series win in Australia has sparked a fresh controversy. During&nbsp;an episode of&nbsp;'Backstage With Boria', Rahane&nbsp;said claimed that&nbsp;there were some decisions that he took on the field or in the dressing room but someone else took the credit for it.
After losing the Adelaide Test in which Team India was all out for 36, the visitors bounced back at the MCG&nbsp;under new leader Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;and went to win the Test series 2-1. Rahane&nbsp;added that he knows what he did there and he doesn't need to tell that to anyone. 'That's not my nature to go and take credit,' he further said.
Though he didn't take any names&nbsp;but his comments could well be a dig at the then head coach Ravi Shastri, who was widely acclaimed for the team's performance.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs WI: why did Team India open with Rishabh Pant? Rohit Sharma explains" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-wi-why-did-team-india-open-with-rishabh-pant-rohit-sharma-explains-1644474597769" target="_blank">IND vs WI: why did Team India open with Rishabh Pant? Rohit Sharma explains</a>

As Team India lost the 3-match Test series 2-1 to South Africa despite winning the opening game, Virat Kohli openly criticised the batters for the poor show.
Except for the 1st Test, Indian batters failed to put up a show in the Test series. While the opening pair of Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul didn't give a good start to the team, Rahane and Pujara's constant failures put a lot of pressure on the lower order to deliver, which they didn't. That's the reason India had just 1 batter in the top 4 run-scorers of the series. 
One of the major reasons for the flop show was been Pujara and Rahane's dry run with the bat. While Rahane last scored a hundred in 2020, Pujara reached the 3-figure mark in Test cricket way back in 2019. Moreover, both players have had a drastic dip in their averages since 2019. While Rahane has gone from bad to worse, Pujara too had a similar dip.
Talking about the senior batting pair, Virat threw the ball in the selectors' court and said that they would need to sit and talk. However, It is clear that Pujara and Rahane don't have many runs to keep themselves in the mix.
Also read:IND vs SA 3rd Test: South Africa beat India by 7 wickets to win the series 2-1

IND vs SA: Virat blames batters for the series defeat, selectors to take final call on Rahane & Pujara

'Batting has to be looked into'
As Team India lost the 3-match Test series 2-1 to South Africa despite winning the opening game, Virat Kohli openly criticised the batters for the poor show

BITE: VIRAT&nbsp;KOHLI, Test captain, India
'The batting obviously has to be looked into, there is no running away from that. Having collapses every now and then is not a good thing. That is something we need to analyse and correct moving forward'
As Team India lost the 3-match Test series 2-1 to South Africa despite winning the opening game,&nbsp;Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;openly criticised the batters for the poor show.
Except for the 1st Test, Indian batters failed to put up a show in the Test series. While the opening pair of Mayank&nbsp;Agarwal&nbsp;and KL Rahul&nbsp;didn't give a good start to the team, Rahane and Pujara's constant failures put a lot of pressure on the lower order to deliver, which they didn't. That's the reason India had just 1 batter in the top 4 run-scorers&nbsp;of the series.&nbsp;
BITE: VIRAT&nbsp;KOHLI, Test captain, India
'One of the challenges we've faced touring abroad is making sure we capitalise on the momentum. When we've done that we've won Tests away from home. When we haven't, we have had lapses of concentration which cost us the Test match. We have had a few collapses that have cost us important moments and eventually the Test matches.'
One of the major reasons for the flop show was been Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane's&nbsp;dry run with the bat.&nbsp;While Rahane&nbsp;last scored a hundred in 2020, Pujara&nbsp;reached the 3-figure mark in Test cricket way back in 2019.&nbsp;Moreover, both players have had a drastic dip in their averages since 2019. While Rahane&nbsp;has gone from bad to worse, Pujara&nbsp;too had a similar dip.
BITE: VIRAT&nbsp;KOHLI, Test captain, India
'Batting has let us down in last 2 Tests, there is no running away, it's tough to tell now what is the future of Rahane &amp; Pujara now, we need to sit and talk with selectors as well - they have done lots of good job in past, done well in tough situations'
Kohli&nbsp;may have left it to the selectors to take the final call but it is clear that Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;don't have many runs to keep themselves in the mix.

As Team India lost the 3-match Test series 2-1 to South Africa despite winning the opening game,&nbsp;Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;openly criticised the batters for the poor show

As Team India lost the 3-match Test series 2-1 to South Africa despite winning the opening game,&nbsp;Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;openly criticised the batters for the poor show.
Except for the 1st Test, Indian batters failed to put up a show in the Test series. While the opening pair of Mayank&nbsp;Agarwal&nbsp;and KL Rahul&nbsp;didn't give a good start to the team, Rahane and Pujara's constant failures put a lot of pressure on the lower order to deliver, which they didn't. That's the reason India had just 1 batter in the top 4 run-scorers&nbsp;of the series.&nbsp;
One of the major reasons for the flop show was been Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane's&nbsp;dry run with the bat.&nbsp;While Rahane&nbsp;last scored a hundred in 2020, Pujara&nbsp;reached the 3-figure mark in Test cricket way back in 2019.&nbsp;Moreover, both players have had a drastic dip in their averages since 2019. While Rahane&nbsp;has gone from bad to worse, Pujara&nbsp;too had a similar dip.
Talking about the senior batting pair, Kohli&nbsp;may have left it to the selectors to take the final call but it is clear that Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;don't have many runs to keep themselves in the mix.
Also read:<a title="IND vs SA 3rd Test: South Africa beat India by 7 wickets to win the series 2-1" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-3rd-test-south-africa-beat-india-by-7-wickets-to-win-the-series-2-1-1642160491690" target="_blank">IND vs SA 3rd Test: South Africa beat India by 7 wickets to win the series 2-1</a>

Cheteshwar Pujara may be confident of him striking form and skipper Virat Kohli may also be taking the transition time slowly, but the wait is costing Team India big time. While Pujara has failed to produce the kind of knocks he is known for, Ajinkya Rahane has been a walking wicket. The pair once again failed to impress in the series-deciding 3rd Test vs South Africa and it seemed that India didn't have a middle-order at all. 
Fans had enough which gave rise to a meme fest on social media as #Purane started trending.
While Rahane last scored a hundred in 2020, Pujara reached the 3-figure mark in Test cricket way back in 2019. Moreover, both players have had a drastic dip in their averages since 2019. While Rahane has gone from bad to worse, Pujara too had a similar dip but has been slightly better than Rahane since 2021.
It's not likely that the team management would drop both the experienced players at once but if they decide to let go of one, it might be Rahane.
Also read: 

IND vs SA Tests: Rahane and Pujara's poor show continues, have we seen the last of the duo?

It is clear that Pujara and Rahane don't have much runs to keep themselves in the mix but if the team management takes a call, going by pure numbers, Ajinkya Rahne could be the first one to be dropped.

BITE: CHETESHWAR&nbsp;PUJARA, Cricketer, India
'Form is temporary but class is permanent
BITE: VIRAT&nbsp;KOHLI, Test Captain, India
'I feel transitions do happen but they happen naturally, you can't force them'
Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;may be confident of him striking form and skipper Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;may also be taking the transition time slowly, but the wait is costing Team India big time. While&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;has failed to produce the kind of knocks he is known for,&nbsp;Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;has been a walking wicket. The pair once again failed to impress in the series-deciding 3rd Test vs South Africa and it seemed that India didn't have a middle-order at all.&nbsp;
Fans had enough which gave rise to a meme&nbsp;fest on social media as #Purane&nbsp;started trending.
While Rahane&nbsp;last scored a hundred in 2020, Pujara&nbsp;reached the 3-figure mark in Test cricket way back in 2019.
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Rahane &amp; Pujara's averages
Year&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Rahane&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pujara&nbsp;&nbsp; 2019&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;71&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;46 2020&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;39&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;20 2021&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;21&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;28 2022&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;17&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;27
Moreover, both players have had a drastic dip in their averages since 2019. While Rahane&nbsp;has gone from bad to worse, Pujara&nbsp;too had a similar dip but has been slightly better than Rahane&nbsp;since 2021.
((GFX&nbsp;OUT))
It is clear that Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;don't have much runs to keep themselves in the mix but if the team management takes a call, going by pure numbers, Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahne could be the first one to be dropped.

As Rahane and Pujara's poor show with the bat continued, who among the two players could be dropped from the team if the management decides to get rid of one?

Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;may be confident of him striking form and skipper Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;may also be taking the transition time slowly, but the wait is costing Team India big time. While&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;has failed to produce the kind of knocks he is known for,&nbsp;Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;has been a walking wicket. The pair once again failed to impress in the series-deciding 3rd Test vs South Africa and it seemed that India didn't have a middle-order at all.&nbsp;
Fans had enough which gave rise to a meme&nbsp;fest on social media as #Purane&nbsp;started trending.
While Rahane&nbsp;last scored a hundred in 2020, Pujara&nbsp;reached the 3-figure mark in Test cricket way back in 2019.&nbsp;Moreover, both players have had a drastic dip in their averages since 2019. While Rahane&nbsp;has gone from bad to worse, Pujara&nbsp;too had a similar dip but has been slightly better than Rahane&nbsp;since 2021.
It is clear that Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;don't have much runs to keep themselves in the mix but if the team management takes a call, going by pure numbers, Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahne could be the first one to be dropped.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-3rd-test-always-wonderful-to-play-under-virat-kohli-says-bumrah-1642053383591">Ind vs SA 3rd Test: Always wonderful to play under Virat Kohli, says Bumrah</a>

The series-deciding 3rd Test in Cape Town promises to be a cracker contest as South Africa ended Day 1 at 17/1, trailing India by 206 runs.
Virat Kohli returned to lead India and opted to bat first but Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul once again failed to impress. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli steadied the innings before Pujara was out for 43. Rahane and Pant too were dismissed cheaply but Virat held one end and scored a solid 79. India was eventually bowled out for 223.
South Africa dealt a huge blow as they lost an in-form Dean Elgar for just 3. Markram and Maharaj made sure the hosts ended the day without any more hiccups.
Also read: 

IND vs SA 3rd Test: South Africa end Day 1 at 17/1, trail India by 206 runs

The series-deciding 3rd Test in Cape Town promises to be a cracker contest as South Africa ended Day 1 at 17/1, trailing India by 206 runs

The series-deciding 3rd Test in Cape Town promises to be a cracker contest as South&nbsp;Africa ended Day 1 at 17/1, trailing India by 206 runs.
Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;returned to lead India and opted to bat first but Mayank&nbsp;Agarwal and KL Rahul once again failed to impress. Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;steadied the innings before Pujara&nbsp;was out for 43. Rahane and Pant too were dismissed cheaply but Virat&nbsp;held one end and scored a solid 79. India was eventually bowled out for 223.
South Africa dealt a huge blow as they lost an in-form Dean Elgar for just 3. Markram and Maharaj&nbsp;made sure the hosts ended the day without any more hiccups.

The series-deciding 3rd Test in Cape Town promises to be a cracker contest as South&nbsp;Africa ended Day 1 at 17/1, trailing India by 206 runs

The series-deciding 3rd Test in Cape Town promises to be a cracker contest as South&nbsp;Africa ended Day 1 at 17/1, trailing India by 206 runs.
Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;returned to lead India and opted to bat first but Mayank&nbsp;Agarwal and KL Rahul once again failed to impress. Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;steadied the innings before Pujara&nbsp;was out for 43. Rahane and Pant too were dismissed cheaply but Virat&nbsp;held one end and scored a solid 79. India was eventually bowled out for 223.
South Africa dealt a huge blow as they lost an in-form Dean Elgar for just 3. Markram and Maharaj&nbsp;made sure the hosts ended the day without any more hiccups.
Also read:&nbsp;

As the debate over giving more chances to Hanuma Vihari and Shreyas Iyer intensifies, Team India head coach Rahul Dravid has hinted that the duo might have to wait for regular chances. 
Dravid praised Vihari and Iyer's batting skills but said that the senior players also had to wait for their time and had to score a lot of runs at the start of their careers. 'So, it's the nature of the sport,' added Dravid.
Hanuma Vihari impressed with the bat in the 2nd Test vs South Africa. After scoring 20 in the first innings, he smashed an unbeaten 40 in the 2nd innings. Interestingly, Pujara and Rahane also ended a long dry run with the bat and scored crucial half-centuries when India needed it the most.
Also read: Ind vs SA: Virat Kohli should be fine for the 3rd Test, says KL Rahul

'Their time will come': Dravid hints that Vihari & Iyer might have to wait for regular chances

As the debate over giving more chances to Hanuma Vihari and Shreyas Iyer intensifies, Team India head coach Rahul Dravid has hinted that the duo might have to wait for regular chances

As the debate over giving more chances to Hanuma&nbsp;Vihari and Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;intensifies, Team India head coach Rahul&nbsp;Dravid&nbsp;has hinted that the duo might have to wait for regular chances.&nbsp;
Dravid&nbsp;praised Vihari&nbsp;and Iyer's&nbsp;batting skills but said that the senior players also had to wait for their time and had to score a lot of runs at the start of their careers. 'So, it's the nature of the sport,' added Dravid.
Hanuma&nbsp;Vihari&nbsp;impressed with the bat in the 2nd Test vs South Africa. After scoring 20 in the first innings, he smashed an unbeaten 40 in the 2nd innings. Interestingly, Pujara and Rahane also ended a long dry run with the bat and scored crucial half-centuries when India needed it the most.

As the debate over giving more chances to Hanuma&nbsp;Vihari and Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;intensifies, Team India head coach Rahul&nbsp;Dravid&nbsp;has hinted that the duo might have to wait for regular chances

As the debate over giving more chances to Hanuma&nbsp;Vihari and Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;intensifies, Team India head coach Rahul&nbsp;Dravid&nbsp;has hinted that the duo might have to wait for regular chances.&nbsp;
Dravid&nbsp;praised Vihari&nbsp;and Iyer's&nbsp;batting skills but said that the senior players also had to wait for their time and had to score a lot of runs at the start of their careers. 'So, it's the nature of the sport,' added Dravid.
Hanuma&nbsp;Vihari&nbsp;impressed with the bat in the 2nd Test vs South Africa. After scoring 20 in the first innings, he smashed an unbeaten 40 in the 2nd innings. Interestingly, Pujara and Rahane also ended a long dry run with the bat and scored crucial half-centuries when India needed it the most.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Ind vs SA: Virat Kohli should be fine for the 3rd Test, says KL Rahul" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-virat-kohli-should-be-fine-for-the-3rd-test-says-kl-rahul-1641530618449" target="_blank">Ind vs SA: Virat Kohli should be fine for the 3rd Test, says KL Rahul</a>

After an under the pump pair of Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane&nbsp;scored a half-century each in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Test vs South Africa, Sunil&nbsp;Gavaskar&nbsp;said that they came good on the trust shown in them.
During a chat with Star Sports, the former India skipper said that the team has backed them because of the experience and what they have done in the past. 'Sometimes we can be a little bit hard on some of our senior players because you have these exciting young players waiting in the wings and we all want to see them get a bit of exposure. But as long as these senior players are playing well and not getting out badly, then we should show faith in them, added Gavaskar.
Rahane&nbsp;and Pujara&nbsp;ended a long patch of dry run with the bat and stitched a 111-run stand when India needed it the most.
Also read:&nbsp;IND vs SA: Why coach Rahul Dravid is unhappy with Rishabh Pant &amp; other batters after the big loss

IND vs SA Tests: Rahane & Pujara came good on the trust shown in them, says Gavaskar

After an under the pump pair of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane scored a half-century each in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Test vs South Africa, Sunil Gavaskar said that they came good on the trust shown in them

After an under the pump pair of Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane&nbsp;scored a half-century each in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Test vs South Africa, Sunil&nbsp;Gavaskar&nbsp;said that they came good on the trust shown in them.
During a chat with Star Sports, the former India skipper said that the team has backed them because of the experience and what they have done in the past. 'Sometimes we can be a little bit hard on some of our senior players because you have these exciting young players waiting in the wings and we all want to see them get a bit of exposure. But as long as these senior players are playing well and not getting out badly, then we should show faith in them, added Gavaskar.
Rahane&nbsp;and Pujara&nbsp;ended a long patch of dry run with the bat and stitched a 111-run stand when India needed it the most.

After an under the pump pair of&nbsp;Pujara and Rahane&nbsp;scored a half-century each in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Test vs South Africa, Sunil&nbsp;Gavaskar&nbsp;said that they came good on the trust shown in them

After an under the pump pair of Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane&nbsp;scored a half-century each in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Test vs South Africa, Sunil&nbsp;Gavaskar&nbsp;said that they came good on the trust shown in them.
During a chat with Star Sports, the former India skipper said that the team has backed them because of the experience and what they have done in the past. 'Sometimes we can be a little bit hard on some of our senior players because you have these exciting young players waiting in the wings and we all want to see them get a bit of exposure. But as long as these senior players are playing well and not getting out badly, then we should show faith in them, added Gavaskar.
Rahane&nbsp;and Pujara&nbsp;ended a long patch of dry run with the bat and stitched a 111-run stand when India needed it the most.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs SA: Why coach Rahul Dravid is unhappy with Rishabh Pant &amp; other batters after the big loss" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-why-coach-rahul-dravid-is-unhappy-with-rishabh-pant-other-batters-after-the-big-loss-1641528881158" target="_blank">IND vs SA: Why coach Rahul Dravid is unhappy with Rishabh Pant &amp; other batters after the big loss</a>

South Africa is fighting hard to win the 2nd Test and stay alive in the series vs India as they ended Day 3 at 118/2, still 122 runs away from the target.
AJinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara stitched together a 111-run stand but little support from other batters meant that India was bowled out for 266 in the 2nd innings. Chasing 240 to win, South Africa lost Markram for 31 and then Petersen for 28, But Dean Elgar dropped anchor and remained unbeaten on 46. Rassie van der Dussen is also batting on 11 as India would hope to take quick wickets on Day 4 to bounce back.
Also read: IND vs SA 2nd Test: Can a half-century each save Rahane and Pujara's place in Team India now?

IND vs SA 2nd Test: South Africa end Day 3 at 118/2, still 122 runs away from the target

South Africa is fighting hard to win the 2nd Test and stay alive in the series vs India as they ended Day 3 at 118/2, still 122 runs away from the target

South Africa is fighting hard to win the 2nd Test and stay alive in the series vs India as they ended Day 3 at 118/2, still 122 runs away from the target.
AJinkya&nbsp;Rahane and Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;stitched together a 111-run stand but little support from other batters meant that India was bowled out for 266 in the 2nd innings. Chasing 240 to win, South Africa lost Markram&nbsp;for 31 and then&nbsp;Petersen for 28, But Dean Elgar&nbsp;dropped anchor and remained unbeaten on 46.&nbsp;Rassie van der Dussen&nbsp;is also batting on 11 as India would hope to take quick wickets on Day 4 to bounce back.

South Africa is fighting hard to win the 2nd Test and stay alive in the series vs India as they ended Day 3 at 118/2, still 122 runs away from the target

South Africa is fighting hard to win the 2nd Test and stay alive in the series vs India as they ended Day 3 at 118/2, still 122 runs away from the target.
AJinkya&nbsp;Rahane and Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;stitched together a 111-run stand but little support from other batters meant that India was bowled out for 266 in the 2nd innings. Chasing 240 to win, South Africa lost Markram&nbsp;for 31 and then&nbsp;Petersen for 28, But Dean Elgar&nbsp;dropped anchor and remained unbeaten on 46.&nbsp;Rassie van der Dussen&nbsp;is also batting on 11 as India would hope to take quick wickets on Day 4 to bounce back.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs SA 2nd Test: Can a half-century each save Rahane and Pujara's place in Team India now?" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-2nd-test-can-a-half-century-each-save-rahane-and-pujara-s-place-in-team-india-now-1641381671537" target="_blank">IND vs SA 2nd Test: Can a half-century each save Rahane and Pujara's place in Team India now?</a>

Their places in the Indian Test team were on the line and Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane delivered when it mattered the most. 
The senior batting pair came out with the visitors in a dire need of a partnership. The duo did exactly that and stitched together a crucial 111-run stand on a tricky Wanderers track. While Pujara adopted an attacking approach and smashed his fastest fifty in Tests, Rahane looked like his vintage self and scored a half-century. Sadly, both were dismissed soon after.
Talks of leaving them out of the playing XI have been doing the rounds for quite a while now but contrary to popular belief, at least one of two, if not both, have stood up for India every time the team did well overseas in the last couple of years.
The pair bailing India out of yet another vulnerable situation has now made the team management's job even tougher. The question is, will these half-centuries help Rahane and Pujara save their spots in the team when Virat Kohli returns?
Also read: 

IND vs SA 2nd Test: Can a half-century each save Rahane and Pujara's place in Team India now?

With Rahane and Pujara bailing India out of trouble in the 2nd innings of the Wanderers Test, will a fifty each help the senior pair save its place in the playing XI?

Their places in the Indian Test team were on the line and Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;delivered when it mattered the most.&nbsp;
The senior batting pair came out with the visitors in a dire need of a partnership. The duo did exactly that and stitched together a crucial 111-run stand on a tricky Wanderers track. While Pujara&nbsp;adopted an attacking approach and smashed his fastest fifty in Tests, Rahane&nbsp;looked like his vintage self and scored a half-century. Sadly, both were dismissed soon after.
Talks of leaving them out of the playing XI have been doing the rounds for quite a while now but contrary to popular belief, at least one of two, if not both, have stood up for India&nbsp;every time the team did well overseas in the last couple of years.
The pair bailing India out of yet another vulnerable situation has now made the team management's job even tougher. The question is, will these half-centuries help Rahane&nbsp;and Pujara&nbsp;save their spots in the team when Virat&nbsp;Kohli returns?

With Rahane and Pujara bailing India out of trouble in the 2nd innings of the Wanderers Test, will a fifty each help the senior pair save its place in the playing XI?

Their places in the Indian Test team were on the line and Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;delivered when it mattered the most.&nbsp;
The senior batting pair came out with the visitors in a dire need of a partnership. The duo did exactly that and stitched together a crucial 111-run stand on a tricky Wanderers track. While Pujara&nbsp;adopted an attacking approach and smashed his fastest fifty in Tests, Rahane&nbsp;looked like his vintage self and scored a half-century. Sadly, both were dismissed soon after.
Talks of leaving them out of the playing XI have been doing the rounds for quite a while now but contrary to popular belief, at least one of two, if not both, have stood up for India&nbsp;every time the team did well overseas in the last couple of years.
The pair bailing India out of yet another vulnerable situation has now made the team management's job even tougher. The question is, will these half-centuries help Rahane&nbsp;and Pujara&nbsp;save their spots in the team when Virat&nbsp;Kohli returns?
Also read:&nbsp;

It's just 2 days into the 2nd Test and we may get a result soon. India ended Day 2 of the Wanderers Test at 85/2, leading South Africa by 58 runs.
Shardul Thakur was the star of the day as his record-breaking figures of 7/61 helped India bowl out the Proteas for 229. They though managed to secure a 2-run 1st innings lead. India lost KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal cheaply but for a change, Pujara ad Rahane dropped anchor. While Pujara adopted a positive approach and is unbeaten on 35, Rahane remained not out on 11.
It will be interesting to see if the out of form duo capitalists on the opportunity and help India finish at a safe total.
Also read: 

IND vs SA 2nd Test: India end Day 2 at 85/2, lead South Africa by 58 runs

It's just 2 days into the 2nd Test and we may get a result soon. India ended Day 2 of the Wanderers Test at 85/2, leading South Africa by 58 runs

It's just 2 days into the 2nd Test and we may get a result soon. India ended Day 2 of the Wanderers Test at 85/2, leading South Africa by 58 runs.
Shardul&nbsp;Thakur&nbsp;was the star of the day as his record-breaking figures of 7/61 helped India bowl out the Proteas for 229. They though managed to secure a 2-run 1st innings lead. India lost KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal&nbsp;cheaply but for a change, Pujara ad Rahane&nbsp;dropped anchor. While Pujara&nbsp;adopted a positive approach and is unbeaten on 35, Rahane&nbsp;remained not out on 11.
It will be interesting to see if the out of form duo capitalists on the opportunity and help India finish at a safe total.

It's just 2 days into the 2nd Test and we may get a result soon. India ended Day 2 of the Wanderers Test at 85/2, leading South Africa by 58 runs

It's just 2 days into the 2nd Test and we may get a result soon. India ended Day 2 of the Wanderers Test at 85/2, leading South Africa by 58 runs.
Shardul&nbsp;Thakur&nbsp;was the star of the day as his record-breaking figures of 7/61 helped India bowl out the Proteas for 229. They though managed to secure a 27-run 1st innings lead. India lost KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal&nbsp;cheaply but for a change, Pujara ad Rahane&nbsp;dropped anchor. While Pujara&nbsp;adopted a positive approach and is unbeaten on 35, Rahane&nbsp;remained not out on 11.
It will be interesting to see if the out of form duo capitalise on the opportunity and help India finish at a safe total.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="'Lord' of the Bull Ring! Shardul Thakur rattles the Proteas &amp; shatters an all-time record" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/2nd-test-shardul-thakur-takes-7-wickets-as-india-bowl-out-south-africa-for-229-hosts-lead-by-27-runs-1641304516923" target="_blank">'Lord' of the Bull Ring! Shardul Thakur rattles the Proteas &amp; shatters an all-time record</a>

Indian team management giving multiple chances to the out of form-pair of Cheteshwaar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane has raised many eyebrows. 
Following a poor show by the duo on the South Africa tour, Dinesh Karthik said that head coach Rahul Dravid will have to make a couple of harsh decisions. During a chat with Cricbuzz, he said that to keep playing at the number 3 spot for 3 years without scoring a hundred for the world's best team, Pujara would know he has got a long rope. 'But the long rope they have been given is slowly burning out and you are coming to the end of it,' added Karthik.
The veteran Indian keeper added that if Virat Kohli returns for the 3rd Test, either Rahane or Pujara will have to make way for him.
Also read: IND vs SA 2nd Test: Pujara & Rahane fail yet again, time to look beyond the veteran pair?

'Dravid will have to make harsh decisions': Dinesh Karthik on Pujara & Rahane's poor form

Following a poor show by Rahane and Pujara on the South Africa tour, Dinesh Karthik said that head coach Rahul Dravid will have to make a couple of harsh decisions ahead of the 3rd Test vs South Africa

Indian team management giving multiple chances to the out of form-pair of Cheteshwaar&nbsp;Pujara and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;is raising many eyebrows.&nbsp;Following a poor show by the duo on the ongoing South Africa tour, Dinesh Karthik&nbsp;said that head coach Rahul Dravid&nbsp;will have to make a couple of harsh decisions. During a chat with Cricbuzz, he said that to keep playing at the number 3 spot for 3 years without scoring a hundred for the world's best team, Pujara&nbsp;would know he has got a long rope. 'But the long rope they have been given is slowly burning out and you are coming to the end of it,' added Karthik.
The veteran Indian keeper added that if Virat&nbsp;Kohli returns for the 3rd Test, either Rahane&nbsp;or Pujara&nbsp;will have to make way for him.

Following a poor show by Rahane and Pujara on the South Africa tour, Dinesh Karthik&nbsp;said that head coach Rahul Dravid&nbsp;will have to make a couple of harsh decisions ahead of the 3rd Test

Indian team management giving multiple chances to the out of form-pair of Cheteshwaar&nbsp;Pujara and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;is raising many eyebrows.&nbsp;Following a poor show by the duo on the ongoing South Africa tour, Dinesh Karthik&nbsp;said that head coach Rahul Dravid&nbsp;will have to make a couple of harsh decisions. During a chat with Cricbuzz, he said that to keep playing at the number 3 spot for 3 years without scoring a hundred for the world's best team, Pujara&nbsp;would know he has got a long rope. 'But the long rope they have been given is slowly burning out and you are coming to the end of it,' added Karthik.
The veteran Indian keeper added that if Virat&nbsp;Kohli returns for the 3rd Test, either Rahane&nbsp;or Pujara&nbsp;will have to make way for him.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs SA 2nd Test: Pujara &amp; Rahane fail yet again, time to look beyond the veteran pair?" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-2nd-test-pujara-rahane-fail-yet-again-time-to-look-beyond-the-veteran-pair-1641211595969" target="_blank">IND vs SA 2nd Test: Pujara &amp; Rahane fail yet again, time to look beyond the veteran pair?</a>

One chance after another but it has been the same old story for Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. The string of poor performances for the duo keeps getting longer after every innings and they once again failed to justify their selection for the 2nd Test in Johannesburg.
While Pujara was dismissed for 3, Rahane was removed for a golden duck in the 1st innings by South Africa's young fast bowler Duanne Olivier. Their poor form has put a lot of pressure on India's middle order and team management's decision to stick with the duo has raised many eyebrows. 
Add Virat Kohli in the mix and the entire middle order becomes a flop show. Once the 3 pillars of the Indian batting line-up, the trio has scored just 2,271 runs at a below-par average of 25 in Test cricket since December 2019. That includes just 1 century by Rahane and 12 ducks combined.
With youngsters like Shreyas Iyer in good form, Pujara and Rahane are certainly living on borrowed time.
Also read: 

IND vs SA 2nd Test: Pujara & Rahane living on borrowed time, fail to impress in Johannesburg

Cheteshwar Pujara scored just 3 runs as Ajinkya Rahane was out for a golden duck in the 1st innings vs South Africa 

'They are just one good knock away from finding their mojo back'&nbsp;
'Once they get going, there will be no stopping the two'
Such have been the comments by captain and coaches when asked about&nbsp;Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's&nbsp;poor form but&nbsp;the string of poor performances for the veteran pair seems never-ending.
The duo once again failed to justify their selection for the 2nd Test in Johannesburg. While Pujara&nbsp;was dismissed for 3, Rahane&nbsp;was removed for a golden duck in the 1st innings by South Africa's young fast bowler&nbsp;Duanne Olivier. Their poor form has put a lot of pressure on India's middle order and team management's decision to stick with the duo has raised many eyebrows.&nbsp;
Add&nbsp;Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;in the mix and the entire middle order becomes a flop show. Once the 3 pillars of the Indian batting line-up, the trio has scored just&nbsp;2,271 runs at a below-par average of 25 in Test cricket since December 2019. That includes just 1 century by Rahane and 12 ducks combined.
With youngsters like Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;in good form, Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;are certainly living on borrowed time and the selectors along with team management might take the hard call for the final Test in South Africa.&nbsp;

The string of poor performances for Pujara &amp; Rahane continues as they once again failed to justify their selection for the 2nd Test in Johannesburg

'They are just one good knock away from finding their mojo back'&nbsp;
'Once they get going, there will be no stopping the two'
Such have been the comments by captain and coaches when asked about&nbsp;Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's&nbsp;poor form but&nbsp;the string of poor performances for the veteran pair seems never-ending.
The duo once again failed to justify their selection for the 2nd Test in Johannesburg. While Pujara&nbsp;was dismissed for 3, Rahane&nbsp;was removed for a golden duck in the 1st innings by South Africa's young fast bowler&nbsp;Duanne Olivier. Their poor form has put a lot of pressure on India's middle order and team management's decision to stick with the duo has raised many eyebrows.&nbsp;
Add&nbsp;Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;in the mix and the entire middle order becomes a flop show. Once the 3 pillars of the Indian batting line-up, the trio has scored just&nbsp;2,271 runs at a below-par average of 25 in Test cricket since December 2019. That includes just 1 century by Rahane and 12 ducks combined.
With youngsters like Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;in good form, Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;are certainly living on borrowed time and the selectors along with team management might take the hard call for the final Test in South Africa.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs SA 2nd Test: Virat Kohli misses out, KL Rahul leads Team India in Johannesburg" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-2nd-test-kl-rahul-wins-the-toss-opts-to-bat-no-virat-kohli-for-india-1641195115012" target="_blank">IND vs SA 2nd Test: Virat Kohli misses out, KL Rahul leads Team India in Johannesburg</a>

As India's 5th and final Test vs England was cancelled due to Covid-19 scare, Indian cricketers flew&nbsp;directly to the UAE&nbsp;for the remainder of the IPL&nbsp;in batches.&nbsp;
Delhi Capitals on Sunday announced that&nbsp;Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishant Sharma, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw &amp; Umesh Yadav&nbsp;landed in Dubai on Sunday and&nbsp;underwent Covid-19 tests upon arrival.&nbsp;The players will be serving a 6-day hard quarantine, as per IPL protocols, during which they will be tested thrice. Thereafter, the players will join the rest of the Delhi Capitals squad, who are already part of the bio-bubble.
Delhi Capitals resume their IPL&nbsp;campaign with game against the Sunrisers&nbsp;Hyderabad on September 22.
Also read:&nbsp;IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma, Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav arrive in UAE

IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals-bound Indian cricketers arrive in Dubai from UK

Delhi Capitals on Sunday announced that&nbsp;Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishant Sharma, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw &amp; Umesh Yadav&nbsp;landed in Dubai on Sunday and&nbsp;underwent Covid-19 tests upon arrival

As India's 5th and final Test vs England was cancelled due to Covid-19 scare, Indian cricketers flew&nbsp;directly to the UAE&nbsp;for the remainder of the IPL&nbsp;in batches.&nbsp;
Delhi Capitals on Sunday announced that&nbsp;Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishant Sharma, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw &amp; Umesh Yadav&nbsp;landed in Dubai on Sunday and&nbsp;underwent Covid-19 tests upon arrival.&nbsp;The players will be serving a 6-day hard quarantine, as per IPL protocols, during which they will be tested thrice. Thereafter, the players will join the rest of the Delhi Capitals squad, who are already part of the bio-bubble.
Delhi Capitals resume their IPL&nbsp;campaign with game against the Sunrisers&nbsp;Hyderabad on September 22.

<ul>
<li>Pant, Ashwin, Rahane, Ishant, Axar,&nbsp;Shaw &amp; Umesh&nbsp;arrive in UAE</li>
<li>All players underwent Covid-19 tests &amp; will be in a 6-day isolation</li>
<li>DC&nbsp;resume their IPL&nbsp;campaign with game vs SRH on September 22</li>
</ul>

As India's 5th and final Test vs England was cancelled due to Covid-19 scare, Indian cricketers flew&nbsp;directly to the UAE&nbsp;for the remainder of the IPL&nbsp;in batches.&nbsp;
Delhi Capitals on Sunday announced that&nbsp;Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishant Sharma, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw &amp; Umesh Yadav&nbsp;landed in Dubai on Sunday and&nbsp;underwent Covid-19 tests upon arrival.&nbsp;The players will be serving a 6-day hard quarantine, as per IPL protocols, during which they will be tested thrice. Thereafter, the players will join the rest of the Delhi Capitals squad, who are already part of the bio-bubble.
Delhi Capitals resume their IPL&nbsp;campaign with game against the Sunrisers&nbsp;Hyderabad on September 22.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma, Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav arrive in UAE" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ipl-2021-rohit-sharma-bumrah-and-suryakumar-yadav-arrive-in-uae-1631357583586">IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma, Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav arrive in UAE</a>

The 4th Test at the Oval promises a thrilling finish on the final day as England ended Day 4 at 77/0, still 291 runs away from the target. India was counting on Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja to score big on the penultimate day, but their innings were cut short. Ajinkya Rahane once again failed to impress, this time he couldn't even open his account. India were vulnerable but lower order came to the rescue yet again. Shardul Thakur smashed his 2nd half-century of the match and Rishabh Pant too found form and scored 50. Bumrah and Umesh Yadav also added crucial runs as India was eventually bowled out for 466, setting England a mammoth target of 368. England&nbsp;might not have chased that big a target ever in their Test history but the hosts have made a strong start with both openers looking solid and safely played out 32 overs.
Also read:&nbsp;Covid scare in Indian camp: Ravi Shastri's lateral flow test returns positive, in isolation

Oval Test: England start strong, end Day 4 at 77/0, still 291 runs away from the target

England might not have chased a target as big as 368 but the hosts have made a strong start with both openers looking solid and safely played out 32 overs.

The 4th Test at the Oval promises a thrilling finish on the final day as England ended Day 4 at 77/0, still 291 runs away from the target. India was counting on Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja to score big on the penultimate day, but their innings were cut short. Ajinkya Rahane once again failed to impress, this time he couldn't even open his account. India were vulnerable but lower order came to the rescue yet again. Shardul Thakur smashed his 2nd half-century of the match and Rishabh Pant too found form and scored 50. Bumrah and Umesh Yadav also added crucial runs as India was eventually bowled out for 466, setting England a mammoth target of 368. England&nbsp;might not have chased that big a target ever in their Test history but the hosts have made a strong start with both openers looking solid and safely played out 32 overs.

<ul>
<li>India's lower order came good yet again, Thakur&nbsp;&amp; Pant scored fifties</li>
<li>India was bowled out for 466, setting England a target of 368</li>
<li>English openers start strongly, play out 32 overs without a hiccup</li>
</ul>

The 4th Test at the Oval promises a thrilling finish on the final day as England ended Day 4 at 77/0, still 291 runs away from the target. India was counting on Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja to score big on the penultimate day, but their innings were cut short. Ajinkya Rahane once again failed to impress, this time he couldn't even open his account. India were vulnerable but lower order came to the rescue yet again. Shardul Thakur smashed his 2nd half-century of the match and Rishabh Pant too found form and scored 50. Bumrah and Umesh Yadav also added crucial runs as India was eventually bowled out for 466, setting England a mammoth target of 368. England&nbsp;might not have chased that big a target ever in their Test history but the hosts have made a strong start with both openers looking solid and safely played out 32 overs.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Covid scare in Indian camp: Ravi Shastri's lateral flow test returns positive, in isolation" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-scare-in-indian-camp-ravi-shastri-support-staff-s-lateral-flow-test-return-positive-1630836045935" target="_blank">Covid scare in Indian camp: Ravi Shastri's lateral flow test returns positive, in isolation</a>

CricBait | India's thumping win at the Lord's is now the thing of the past as Virat Kohli's men are on the mat in Leeds vs England. Can India stage a fightback? Lav Vaid chats with Yash Chawla, Abhishek Chaudhary and Khyati Patel

CricBait | India on the mat in Leeds vs England after Day 1

CricBait | India's thumping win at the Lord's is now the thing of the past as Virat Kohli's men are on the mat in Leeds vs England. Can India stage a fightback? @lav_vaid chats with @chawla_yash, @Abhi1592 and Khyati Patel

CricBait | India's thumping win at the Lord's is now the thing of the past as Virat Kohli's men are on the mat in Leeds vs England. Can India stage a fightback? Lav Vaid chats with Yash Chawla, Abhishek Chaudhary and Khyati Patel

India's thumping win at the Lord's is now the thing of the past as Virat Kohli's men are on the mat in Leeds vs England. Can India stage a fightback?

India's thumping win at the Lord's is now a thing of the past as Virat Kohli's men are on the mat in Leeds. England avenged their loss in the 2nd Test and are in command in Headingley as they ended Day 1 at 120/0, leading India by 42 runs. Kohli's decision to bat first backfired as none of the batters got going. Only 2 managed a double-digit score as England bowled out India for mere 78, their 3rd-lowest Test total against the 3 Lions. The visitors needed early wickets which they were denied to. In fact, they couldn't even manage a single one as English openers have put together an unbeaten 120-run stand. India need to quickly turn things around on Day 2 in order to stay alive in the game.
Also read:&nbsp;Kohli, Pujara &amp; Rahane: from being India's backbone to being a headache

Leeds Test: England in charge, end Day 1 at 120/0 & lead India by 42 runs

England humiliate India on Day 1 of the Leeds Test, after bowling out Kohli's&nbsp;men for mere 78, English openers dictate terms with a 120-run stand.

India's thumping win at the Lord's is now a thing of the past as Virat Kohli's men are on the mat in Leeds. England avenged their loss in the 2nd Test and are in command in Headingley as they ended Day 1 at 120/0, leading India by 42 runs. Kohli's decision to bat first backfired as none of the batters got going. Only 2 managed a double-digit score as England bowled out India for mere 78, their 3rd-lowest Test total against the 3 Lions. The visitors needed early wickets which they were denied to. In fact, they couldn't even manage a single one as English openers have put together an unbeaten 120-run stand. India need to quickly turn things around on Day 2 in order to stay alive in the game.

<ul>
<li>England in command of the Leeds Test, can India bounce back?</li>
<li>India was 78 all out, its 3rd-lowest Test total vs England</li>
<li>English openers dictating terms, have out together 120 runs</li>
</ul>

India's thumping win at the Lord's is now a thing of the past as Virat Kohli's men are on the mat in Leeds. England avenged their loss in the 2nd Test and are in command in Headingley as they ended Day 1 at 120/0, leading India by 42 runs. Kohli's decision to bat first backfired as none of the batters got going. Only 2 managed a double-digit score as England bowled out India for mere 78, their 3rd-lowest Test total against the 3 Lions. The visitors needed early wickets which they were denied to. In fact, they couldn't even manage a single one as English openers have put together an unbeaten 120-run stand. India need to quickly turn things around on Day 2 in order to stay alive in the game.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Kohli, Pujara &amp; Rahane: from being India's backbone to being a headache" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/kohli-pujara-rahane-from-being-india-s-backbone-to-being-a-headache-1629904694591" target="_blank">Kohli, Pujara &amp; Rahane: from being India's backbone to being a headache</a>

It was a crucial Day 4 for India and Virat&nbsp;Kohli's men had a mixed outing. England had secured a 27-run 1st innings lead and India lost both openers just to get past that. Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;looked good but once again failed to carry on and was dismissed for just 20.
All eyes were on the out of form pair of Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;but this time they came good. While Pujara&nbsp;grind it out for his 206-ball-45, Rahane&nbsp;went on to score 61. The pair together India's first hundred run 4th-wicket partnership at Lord's. But both failed to convert it into a big score and Jadeja too went back cheaply. Bad light though forced early stumps as India ended Day 4 at 181/6, leading England by 154 runs.
Also read:&nbsp;Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to begin in October, Ranji Trophy in January next year

Lord's Test: England slightly ahead as India end Day 4 at 181/6, lead by 154 runs

Pujara and Rahane&nbsp;finally came good but India lost their way a bit towards the end of the day but still lead England by 154 runs with Rishabh&nbsp;Pant out in the middle.

It was a crucial Day 4 for India and Virat&nbsp;Kohli's men had a mixed outing. England had secured a 27-run 1st innings lead and India lost both openers just to get past that. Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;looked good but once again failed to carry on and was dismissed for just 20.
All eyes were on the out of form pair of Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;but this time they came good. While Pujara&nbsp;grind it out for his 206-ball-45, Rahane&nbsp;went on to score 61. The pair together India's first hundred run 4th-wicket partnership at Lord's. But both failed to convert it into a big score and Jadeja too went back cheaply. Bad light though forced early stumps as India ended Day 4 at 181/6, leading England by 154 runs.

<ul>
<li>Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;failed to impress and&nbsp;was dismissed for just 20</li>
<li>Pujara and Rahane&nbsp;scored 45 and 61 respectively</li>
<li>India lead England by 154 runs with Pant there in the middle</li>
</ul>

It was a crucial Day 4 for India and Virat&nbsp;Kohli's men had a mixed outing. England had secured a 27-run 1st innings lead and India lost both openers just to get past that. Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;looked good but once again failed to carry on and was dismissed for just 20.
All eyes were on the out of form pair of Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;but this time they came good. While Pujara&nbsp;grind it out for his 206-ball-45, Rahane&nbsp;went on to score 61. The pair together India's first hundred run 4th-wicket partnership at Lord's. But both failed to convert it into a big score and Jadeja too went back cheaply. Bad light though forced early stumps as India ended Day 4 at 181/6, leading England by 154 runs.
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