India vs India A Simulation Match Highlights: Shubman Gill suffers finger injury, in doubt for first Test vs Australia
- India vs India A Simulation Match Highlights: Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury on Day 2 of the practice match.
Ruturaj Gaikwad was in good batting form and Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury during the practice match, at the WACA in Perth on Saturday.
India vs India A Simulation Match Highlights: India ramped up their preparations for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener against Australia with an intra-squad simulation match at the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) ground in Perth. While the practice match offers several promising glimpses, it also raised concerns with injuries to key players ahead of the grueling Test series starting next week. Shubman Gill was the latest, as he suffered a finger injury. A decision on the batter's availability for the first Test hasn't been made yet. ...Read More
On Day 1, KL Rahul, who opened the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, initially looked in control against a testing pace attack. The experienced batter carefully navigated short-pitched deliveries, a tactic that Australian pacers are likely to employ during the series. However, his stint was cut short when a sharp bouncer from Prasidh Krishna struck his elbow, forcing him off the field for medical attention. Rahul did not return, adding to the uncertainty surrounding India’s lineup for the first Test, especially with skipper Rohit Sharma yet to join the camp.
Jaiswal, on the other hand, started on an aggressive note. A commanding drive through the covers showcased his intent, but the left-hander’s knock was interrupted when he edged a delivery to the second slip. The young opener, who has been a standout performer in domestic cricket, later resumed his innings and looked at ease against the short ball. Against the spinners, he was particularly belligerent, finishing unbeaten on 52 as he aimed to cement his position at the top of the order.
Virat Kohli’s time at the crease was another talking point. Amid concerns of a potential injury, Kohli appeared in good shape, treating fans to a vintage cover drive. Yet, his vulnerability outside the off stump resurfaced as Mukesh Kumar dismissed him for 15, caught at second slip. Ever the perfectionist, Kohli immediately headed to the nets, spending half an hour refining his technique.
Rishabh Pant, India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter, showed flashes of brilliance during his innings but was visibly fatigued due to a groin strain. His proactive approach included stepping down the track against pacers, though it led to mixed results. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mukesh Kumar eventually bowled Pant out, who could only manage starts across both innings.
Shubman Gill, another batter under the spotlight, displayed a measured approach in his first stint, scoring a cautious 28 before falling to a short ball at gully. In his second outing, Gill showed greater composure, supporting Jaiswal during a crucial stand and finishing with an unbeaten 42.
On the bowling front, the likes of Washington Sundar and Tanush Kotian tested the batters with sharp spells of spin, while pacers Prasidh Krishna and Mukesh Kumar impressed with their ability to extract bounce and movement off the pitch. Nitish Kumar Reddy also emerged as a standout performer, taking key wickets and troubling even the seasoned Indian batters.
As the simulation match concluded, the scoreboard read 339/8 after 75 overs, with Kohli and Pant battling a barrage of short deliveries in the final session. Kohli closed on 30, showing grit under pressure, while Pant’s spirited approach yielded mixed results.
With just days left before the series opener, India’s practice sessions have underscored both the promise and challenges that lie ahead. Fitness concerns for key players remain a talking point, but the team will be banking on its depth and preparation to make a strong start in Perth.
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- Nov 16, 2024 03:41 pm IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: That's a wrap for today folks!
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Okay folks, that's a wrap for today! Plenty of positives for India today from Gaikwad's dominant batting to their positive fielding. But Gill suffered a finger injury, and a call on his availability in the first Test hasn't been made yet.
- Nov 16, 2024 03:32 pm IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Good signs for IND's fielding
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: There were plenty of catches today at the WACA, which is a good sign for India's fielding department. But Gill also suffered a finger injury, and could miss the first Test.
- Nov 16, 2024 02:51 pm IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Shubman Gill suffers finger injury
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: According to TOI, Gill has suffered a finger injury during the practice simulation. A decision on his participation in the first Test will be taken soon, which means Gaikwad's chances for a debut has increased.
- Nov 16, 2024 02:04 pm IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Gaikwad makes way for Sarfaraz
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Gaikwad has been in good form today, and has been smashing sixes with ease. He played for more than an hour, and then made way for Sarfaraz. High chance that Gaikwad will make his Test debut in the first match vs Australia.
- Nov 16, 2024 01:29 pm IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Gaikwad in good form
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Gaikwad has smacked four sixes in the practice simulation. He hit two vs Ashwin, one vs Rana and one against Suthar. He will be looking to get a chance in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- Nov 16, 2024 12:30 pm IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Gaikwad smacks Rana for a six
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Gaikwad slams Rana for a six. Rana will be used for short-ball tactics in the series, and it looks like that. He has delivered some bouncers, and has been good overall! He has also dismissed two batters.
- Nov 16, 2024 11:42 am IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Harshit Rana used for short ball tactics?
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Reports from the second day of the match simulation suggest that Harshit Rana is primarily being used to dart in short-pitched deliveries. The pacer, yet to make his Test debut, has primarily bowled short of length since the start of the day.
- Nov 16, 2024 09:55 am IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Update on KL Rahul's injury
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Rahul made 29 before pacer Prasidh Krishna pinged on his elbow with a climbing delivery, and the batter had to walk off after consulting with team physio. The 32-year-old is in line to open the innings if skipper Rohit Sharma does not play in the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
"About Rahul…it's just happened so will take some time to assess (his elbow)," BCCI sources told PTI.
- Nov 16, 2024 09:01 am IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Easwaran dismissed
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Abhimanyu Easwaran has had a forgettable outing Down Under so far, and it hasn't changed today. The opener falls early, nicking a delivery outside off. In the two A matches against Australia A, Easwaran struggled under challenging conditions, too, registering scores of 7, 12, 0, and 17 across four innings.
- Nov 16, 2024 08:21 am IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Bumrah in action
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Jasprit Bumrah began the day, completing his opening spell on Day 2 of the match. Harshit Rana is also bowling on the second day, with Abhimanyu Easwaran – another opening option for the Indian team – batting alongside Devdutt Padikkal. Both players were also part of the India A XIs against Australia A earlier this month.
- Nov 16, 2024 07:57 am IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Day 1 recap
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: India batters were largely in focus when the action began on Day 1, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant being dismissed cheaply in their first innings. However, their performances improved when they returned to bat, with Kohli being particularly impressive in the closing hour. The veteran batter decided to walk off the field with his score at 30.
- Nov 16, 2024 07:20 am IST
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Hello and welcome!
India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Day 2 of the simulation match between India and India A! The Team India batters were in action throughout the first day, and it is expected that the side's first-choice bowlers can take the field when the action returns on Day 2!