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  • WATCH: KL Rahul’s brain fade moment on Day 2 of the second unofficial Test against Australia A

    WATCH: KL Rahul’s brain fade moment on Day 2 of the second unofficial Test against Australia A

    The second unofficial Test match between Australia A and India A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) saw a bizarre dismissal of  KL Rahul. The incident unfolded on Day 2, where Australian spinner Corey Rocchiccioli sent back Rahul for just 10.

    KL Rahul’s dismissal raises eyebrows

    In the 18th over of India’s second innings, right-arm off-spinner Rocchiccioli bowled a delivery that seemed destined to miss the leg stump. However, Rahul attempted to block the ball using his pads to avoid any possibility of an edge or dismissal. In a twist of fate, the ball ricocheted off Rahul’s left leg, traveled through his legs, and ultimately clipped the bails on the off stump. This unexpected trajectory left fans visibly disappointed, as Rahul didn’t even tried to play the ball.

    Here is the video:

    Rahul’s latest dismissal further reflects his ongoing struggle with form. Earlier in the match, the right-handed batter was dismissed for 4 in the first innings, and his unfortunate wicket in the second essay adds to a series of low scores.

    Also READ: Fans laud Dhruv Jurel’s fighting knock on Day 1 of the unofficial Test between India A and Australia A

    India A’s last chance to level the series

    By the end of Day 2, India A managed to score 73 runs but faced setbacks with five wickets down, leading Australia A by 11 runs. They now rely on wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel, who remains not out on 19, and lower-order batter Nitish Reddy, unbeaten on 9, to extend their lead on Day 3. The match is on a knife-edge as India A battles to establish a defensible target.

    With Australia A holding a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, this second unofficial Test is a must-win for India A to avoid a series loss. Australia’s victory in the first game has put India under pressure, making the final days of this encounter critical.

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  • WATCH: Riyan Parag celebrates India A’s Duleep Trophy victory in unique fashion

    WATCH: Riyan Parag celebrates India A’s Duleep Trophy victory in unique fashion

    The 2024 Duleep Trophy concluded with a thrilling victory for India A, who defeated India C in the last match of the season. India A dominated the tournament, winning two of their matches out of three and securing the prestigious title.

    Riyan Parag’s viral photo

    However, it was Riyan Parag who stole the spotlight once again. His unique victory celebration, featuring an ice bath with the Duleep Trophy, went viral on social media, capturing the attention of fans.

    After being dismissed for just 2 runs in the first innings, Parag made a significant contribution in the second essay, scoring 73 runs from 101 balls. His knock helped India A in securing a comfortable victory over India C.

    India A’s victory was a result of their strong performance throughout the tournament. They outplayed India C by 132 runs in the final encounter of the season, setting a target of 350 runs. India C struggled to chase down the target, despite a century from Sai Sudharsan. They lost the match by 132 runs.

    Also WATCH: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant one-handed catch dismisses Riyan Parag in Duleep Trophy 2024

    Aaqib Khan, Tanush Kotian, and Prasidh Krishna were instrumental in India A’s victory, taking crucial wickets to restrict India C’s scoring.

    With this win, India A eventually finished at the top of the table with 12 points, while India C ended in second place with 9 points.

    Riyan Parag and Tilak Varma dance after Duleep Trophy triumph

    India A celebrated their victory in style, with teammates Riyan Parag and Tilak Varma leading the charge. As soon as India A secured the final wicket of India C in form of Anshul Kamboj, Riyan and his teammates pulled out the stumps and kicked off the celebrations. Riyan and Tilak were seen dancing, soon joined by the rest of the team.

    Fast-bowler Avesh Khan, who smashed an important half-century with the bat in the first innings, also joined in, showing off some dance moves while standing next to the trophy.

    Here’s the video:

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  • WATCH: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant one-handed catch dismisses Riyan Parag in Duleep Trophy 2024

    WATCH: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant one-handed catch dismisses Riyan Parag in Duleep Trophy 2024

    In an electrifying moment during the sixth match of the Duleep Trophy 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased his incredible fielding skills by taking a stunning one-handed diving catch to dismiss Riyan Parag. The brilliant display of athleticism occurred during the 49th over of India A‘s second innings as they faced off against India C.

    Ruturaj Gaikwad’s stunning one-handed catch

    Gaurav Yadav, delivering the crucial over, bowled a delivery to Parag, who was batting confidently on 73 off 101 balls, including five boundaries and one six. Parag attempted to clear the deep cover boundary, hoping to add to his total. However, stationed at deep cover, Gaikwad had other plans. Displaying exceptional reflexes and anticipation, Gaikwad lunged to his right, managing to grab the ball with a spectacular one-handed catch.

    Here is the video:

    This remarkable piece of fielding marked Gaikwad’s third catch of the innings. Earlier, he had already sent Pratham Singh and Tilak Verma back to the pavilion, underlining his importance as a fielder for India A in this match. His contributions in the field have proven crucial in restricting India C’s progress.

    Also READ: Fans react as Sanju Samson shines with a maiden century in Duleep Trophy 2024

    India A builds strong lead on Day 3 

    At stumps on Day 3, India A reached 270/6 after 64 overs, leading India C by 333 runs in their second innings. Wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra and Tanush Kotian were at the crease, building on the team’s lead, with the focus now on setting a challenging target for India C.

    With Gaikwad’s brilliance in the field and India A’s steady performance, the match promises to unfold into an exciting finish. Fans will be eager to see how the final day of the contest shapes up in this crucial Duleep Trophy encounter.

    Also WATCH: Aaqib Khan dismisses Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar off consecutive balls in the Duleep Trophy 2024



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  • Watch: Avesh Khan gives fiery send-off to Sarfaraz Khan during Duleep Trophy 2024 clash

    Watch: Avesh Khan gives fiery send-off to Sarfaraz Khan during Duleep Trophy 2024 clash

    The ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024 got underway on September 3, but within three days of the start, the tournament produced several enthralling moments. One such moment unfolded during the first match between India A and India B at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

    The real drama unfolded between Sarfaraz Khan and Avesh Khan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The incident took place in the 18th over of the first ball of India B’s second innings on Day 3 of the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024 on September 7.

    Avesh Khan dismisses Sarfaraz Khan in a high-stakes duel in Duleep Trophy 2024

    In the 18th over, Avesh Khan made a crucial breakthrough for India A, dismissing Sarfaraz Khan, who was caught by the wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, as the Mumbai batter’s struggle with the bat continued. Sarfaraz, trying to cut a ball that had extra bounce, managed only a thick edge.

    The delivery was close to him, and he was slightly cramped for space, causing him to lose control of the shot. The edge was well-held by Jurel, who plucked the stunning catch to secure his fourth dismissal of the inning.

    Sarfaraz Khan’s innings ended at 46 runs from 36 balls, including seven boundaries and one six. Following the dismissal, Avesh Khan and the 26-year-old batter had an intense battle in eye to eye.

    After taking a crucial wicket, Avesh Khan was visibly pumped and celebrated Sarfaraz Khan’s wicket with a roar, and the India B batter was certainly not happy with the way India A pacer was coming to face, as he was showing eye-to-eye gesture while starring at the bowler in Bengaluru.

    Watch here how Avesh Khan gave a send-off to Safaraz Khan:

    Earlier in the match, Sarfaraz’s younger brother Musheer Khan’s outstanding 181-run innings, combined with a 205-run partnership with Navdeep Saini (56), propelled India B to a commanding first-inning total of 321 runs against India A in Bengaluru.

    Brief Highlight of India A vs India B Match

    In reply, the Shubman Gill-led India A side faltered, being dismissed for 231 runs. Saini and Mukesh Kumar each took three wickets to put them behind in the game. During the second innings, despite early wickets falling to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhimanyu Easwaran, India B extended their lead.

    Currently, India B’s score read 150/6, taking a 240-run lead at the stump with Washington Sundar (6*) resuming the play on Day 4 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Rishabh Pant made 61 runs off 47 balls and studded with 9 fours and 2 sixes against India A on Sunday.

    With a 240-run lead and four wickets remaining, it will be interesting to see how India B approaches the game on Day 4 to win the first game of the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024 in Bengaluru.



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  • WATCH: Washington Sundar dismisses KL Rahul with a stunning delivery in Duleep Trophy 2024-25

    WATCH: Washington Sundar dismisses KL Rahul with a stunning delivery in Duleep Trophy 2024-25

    In a gripping contest during the opening match of the Duleep Trophy 2024 between India A and India B, fans at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium were treated to a spectacular moment when Washington Sundar clean bowled KL Rahul in the 48th over of India A’s first innings.

    KL Rahul’s departure 

    Rahul, who had been anchoring India A’s innings after facing 111 deliveries, seemed well-settled with a score of 37 runs, including 4 boundaries. However, his resistance came to an unfortunate end surprisingly and dramatically. In only his second over, Sundar delivered a well-flighted ball that dipped and turned sharply after being tossed up around the off-stump. Rahul attempted a paddle sweep but misjudged the trajectory, resulting in the ball sneaking past his bat and crashing into his leg stump. Disappointed, Rahul shook his head as he walked off the field, visibly frustrated with the manner of his dismissal.

    Here is the video:

    Also WATCH: Harshit Rana gives a flying kiss send-off to Ruturaj Gaikwad in Duleep Trophy 2024-25

    India A’s struggles in the first innings  

    The highly anticipated match saw India A struggling to chase down India B’s imposing first-innings score of 321, with Musheer Khan shining for the opposition, crafting a brilliant knock of 181 runs. India B’s innings was wrapped up after a competitive effort, with India A’s Akash Deep leading the bowling attack, picking up 4 wickets.

    In the first innings of India A, the team was bowled out for a total of 231 runs. From the India B side, Navdeep Saini was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets in his 16-over spell. As Day 3 progresses into the final session, India B has come out to bat and has already reached 104 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. They currently hold a commanding lead of 194 runs.

    Also READ: Fans cheer as Musheer Khan’s century lifts India B in Duleep Trophy 2024-25 game against India A



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  • WATCH: Akash Deep’s dream delivery stuns Nitish Kumar Reddy in Duleep Trophy 2024

    WATCH: Akash Deep’s dream delivery stuns Nitish Kumar Reddy in Duleep Trophy 2024

    The Duleep Trophy 2024 is currently set for a thriller between India A and India B, but it’s been a one-sided affair so far. India A’s bowling unit has dominated proceedings, leaving India B’s batters struggling to find their rhythm.

    Yashasvi Jaiswal’s lone resistance

    Amidst the carnage, Yashasvi Jaiswal stood out as the lone warrior for India B. His elegant strokes and positive intent provided a glimmer of hope for his team. However, once he departed for a well-made 30, the batting order collapsed like a house of cards.

    Akash Deep’s stellar performance in India A’s onslaught

    One of the standout performers for India A has been Akash Deep. The pacer in the first and second session was consistently accurate, bowling at perfect lines and lengths, and has picked up crucial wickets. His ability to extract movement from the pitch has made him a nightmare for the India B batters.

    Nitish Kumar Reddy falls victim to Deep’s masterclass

    Deep’s highlight of the match was a sensational delivery that dismissed Nitish Kumar Reddy. The pacer bowled a length ball on the middle stump, which nipped away after pitching, and beat the outside edge to castle the top of off stump. It was a classic example of precision and skill, leaving the batter stunned and the bowler jubilant.

    Here’s the video:

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    India B batters exposed on a green top

    The Duleep Trophy pitch has been prepared with an eye on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Series in Australia. The green top has certainly exposed the technical deficiencies of some of the Indian batters. India B’s captain, Abhimanyu Easwaran, was dismissed for just 13, and even Yashasvi Jaiswal, despite his early promise, struggled to control his aggression and was sent packing for 30.

    Middle order collapse

    The middle order of India B has been particularly vulnerable. Sarfaraz Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and star batter Rishabh Pant have all failed to make a significant contribution. With India B struggling at 124/7 till the tea break, it seems highly unlikely that they can recover from this precarious position.

    As the Duleep Trophy progresses, it will be interesting to see if India B can find a way to bounce back. However, given the dominance of India A’s bowling attack, it appears that they will have their work cut out.

    Also WATCH: Dhruv Jurel pulls off an unbelievable catch to dismiss Abhimanyu Easwaran in Duleep Trophy 2024



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  • Rinku Singh among the key players added to India A squad for unofficial Tests against England Lions

    Rinku Singh among the key players added to India A squad for unofficial Tests against England Lions

    In a significant development, Rinku Singh has been granted his maiden call-up to the India A squad for the last two Unofficial Tests against England Lions in Ahmedabad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced the 14-member squad on Friday, marking a new opportunity for the talented batter.

    Debut Anticipation for Rinku Singh:

    After serving as a reserve player with the India Test squad during their recent tour of South Africa, Rinku finds himself in contention for a potential debut in the longest format of the game. The upcoming four-day contests against the England Lions could be the platform for Rinku to showcase his skills and make a mark on the international stage.

    Impressive first-class record:

    Rinku Singh brings a wealth of experience to the India A side with 43 first-class matches under his belt, accumulating an impressive total of 3099 runs at an average of 58.47. With such a stellar track record, anticipation is high for Rinku to contribute significantly to the team’s success in the upcoming matches.

    Inclusions and exclusions in the squad:

    Joining Rinku in the 14-member squad are Tilak Varma and Arshdeep Singh, both of whom were part of the recently-concluded T20I series against Afghanistan. On the other hand, Navdeep Saini, Pradosh Paul, Manav Suthar and Pulkit Narang have been omitted from the squad. Additionally, KS Bharat will be unavailable as he is set to join the senior team for the forthcoming Test series against England.

    Also READ: Sunil Gavaskar raises eyebrows over Team India’s preparation ahead of the Test series against England

    Leadership continuity:

    Abhimanyu Easwaran will continue to lead the India A side, providing stability and experience to the team. The second Unofficial Test is scheduled to commence on January 24, followed by the third and final match starting from February 1.

    India A squad for second Unofficial Test:

    Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), B Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Tilak Varma, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Vidwath Kaverappa, Upendra Yadav (wk), Akash Deep, Yash Dayal

    India A squad for third Unofficial Test:

    Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), B Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Washington Sundar, Shams Mulani, Arshdeep Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Vidwath Kaverappa, Upendra Yadav (wk), Akash Deep, Yash Dayal

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