India cricket

2023 - 2 - 9

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LIVE: Massive Aussie shock as Head axed; 22yo debutant picked in ... (Fox Sports)

Todd Murphy will make his Test debut on Thursday while Travis Head has been sensationally dropped as Australia begin its four-Test tour of India in Nagpur ...

Lyon has played 24 Tests in Asia for 118 wickets at an average of 32.28. I think spin makes him play every single ball and brings in (multiple dismissal options). Nathan Lyon has had particular success against Kohli, picking up his wicket four times at an average of 23.25. He’s reportedly told teammates he will go rightie in the Test – likely when coming up against India’s two left-arm orthodox spinners in Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. He has three half-centuries with a top score of 71. It's worth mentioning, since he’s been spotted in the nets batting right-handed. Usman Khawaja (1) was dismissed LBW in the second over by an inswinger from Mohammed Siraj. It’s another challenge and makes touring over here even harder when you know the conditions are custom-made for them.” It appears to be a clear ploy to give bowlers an advantage against left-handed batters – with five of Australia’s top seven lefties, compared to just one Indian batter. “That’s part of the challenge of playing away. “Embracing the chaos. [Shock debut, four-year Test return loom as India accused of ‘straight up pitch doctoring’](https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-vs-india-test-series-cricket-news-2023-india-pitch-doctoring-in-nagpur-todd-murphy-debut-family-first-test-teams-selection/news-story/2899cc050a1c6f9112d7bc2c8691fe1a) [‘That’s bulls**t’: ](https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-vs-india-test-series-cricket-news-2023-india-pitch-doctoring-in-nagpur-todd-murphy-debut-family-first-test-teams-selection/news-story/2899cc050a1c6f9112d7bc2c8691fe1a) [India legend savages ‘cheating’ claims over controversial pitch](https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/cricket-2023-australia-vs-india-first-test-nagpur-pitch-cheating-claims-are-bs-says-ravi-shastri-pictures-team-selection-latest-news/news-story/ef4b9409f2db37d5f3128e88e102e402)

Ex-India cricketers flock Twitter after Jadeja runs through Australia ... (Hindustan Times)

Ravindra Jadeja's surreal performance was hailed by several former cricketers who took to social media to appreciate the India all-rounder. | Cricket.

Jadeja's surreal performance was hailed by several former cricketers who took to social media to appreciate the India all-rounder. [Cricket News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket)and [Cricket Schedule](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/schedule)along with [Cricket Live Score](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/live-score)of ongoing matches. Lauding him on Twitter, former India cricket Mohammad Kaif wrote "Never easy to return to top level cricket after an injury. Ashwin and Jadeja then ran through the lower middle order and tail-enders to skittle Australia under 200 and put India into the driver's seat. Labuschagne scored 49 runs to emerge as the highest run-getter for the Pat Cummins-led side. The other two wickets went to pacers Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami.

India cricket star sparks 'cheating' debate as Michael Vaughan ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Australia were skittled for just 177 on day one of the first Test against India in Nagpur, with spinner Ravindra Jadeja taking a five-wicket haul before ...

It gave me a lot of confidence to come here and play a Test match." "I was enjoying my bowling. And during the 16th over of his spell, an Australian fan spotted Jadeja approaching teammate Mohammed Siraj and appearing to take something off his hand. Never ever seen this …" Ex-England skipper Vaughan also weighed in, questioning what exactly Jadeja was doing. [India](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/india-cricket-team) spinner Ravindra Jadeja has sparked debate after a clip was shared on social media, appearing to show him applying something to his finger, with the likes of [Tim Paine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tim-paine) and [Michael Vaughan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/michael-vaughan) questioning what he was doing.

Cricket: India dominate Australia on opening day of four-match test ... (New Zealand Herald)

Australia openers Usman Khawaja and David Warner were gone within the first 13 deliveries. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith fashioned an 82-run respite but ...

Seconds later, he used those fingers to rub either the inside of his opposing hand or the cricket ball itself. Their opinions turned out be the few negative ones amongst thousands in support of Jadeja. “I played test cricket after a long time and it is tough,” Jadeja said.

IND vs AUS 1st Test: Team India clears air on ball tampering issue ... (India TV)

IND vs AUS 1st Test: Team India have cleared the air on the ball-tampering issue to match referee Andy Pycroft after Ravindra Jadeja was accused by ...

At no point in the footage was Jadeja seen rubbing anything on the ball itself, though he did have the ball in his hands at the time. According to Espncricinfo’s report, a video was shown by the match referee to the Indian captain and Jadeja, who were left furious with the incident. [Ravindra Jadeja](https://www.indiatvnews.com/topic/ravindra-jadeja) after he was accused by the Australian media on Thursday (February 9).

Way To Go, India! (Rediffmail)

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami celebrates bowling David Warner with a zinger. All Photographs: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images. IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj took the first ...

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India defend mystery act as cricket world divided over footage (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Ravi Jadeja has moved to defend his 'interesting' actions on day 1 of the Test against Australia. Find out more here.