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India tour of Australia 2024-25

Virat Kohli's actions, notably bumping Sam Konstas during the teenager's debut, which dominated Australian television, infuriated some previous Australian players. 

Virat Kohli was surrounded by controversies during BGT.

Former AUS stars are criticising Kohli.

They are unhappy with the sandpaper gesture and shoulder bump.

Virat Kohli in frame

'Tarnished his reputation.. on and off field': Australian legends slam Virat Kohli over shoulder bump and sandpaper gesture during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India suffered a brutal loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which raised a lot of questions about the team's future in red-ball format. 

Adam Gilchrist sees Virat Kohli becoming Test captain again.

He talked about Jasprit Bumrah missing out over workload issue.

Gilchrist also expressed concern on Rohit Sharma's future.

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah in frame

Not Jasprit Bumrah, Australian legend predicts Virat Kohli overtaking Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain

Sunil Gavaskar asserted that there was no provocation in the Konstas incident and that retaliating against the crowd was pointless.

Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas gets into fight during BGT.

He also silenced Sydney crowd with sandpaper gesture.

Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli.

Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli over Sam Konstas shoulder bump and antics like sandpaper gesture, says 'simply not cricket..puts more pressure on his teammates'

Sam Konstas got Jasprit Bumrah fired up when he made a few comments towards the end of day's play during Sydney Test. Two balls later, Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja and turned to Konstas to celebrate.

Sam Konstas scored a half-century in his debut Test.

Konstas was involved in a verbal spat with Jasprit Bumrah.

Bumrah replied by taking Usman Khawaja's wicket.

Sam Konstas, Jasprit Bumrah

Sam Konstas opens up on controversial altercation with Jasprit Bumrah, accepts his fault leading to Usman Khawaja's wicket

Australia coach Andrew McDonald entered with the claim that Team India was attempting to scare Sam Konstas following his fight with Jasprit Bumrah.

Sam Konstas got into a fight with Jasprit Bumrah in Sydney Test.

AUS coach said Team India was trying to scare the young star.

Australian legend slams McDonald over his remarks.

Sam Konstas got into an altercation with Jasprit Bumrah

'Should be talking to his player...rather than defending him': Australian legend slams coach coach Andrew McDonald's remark on India intimidating Sam Konstas

Jasprit Bumrah, who took 32 wickets in the recently finished Border-Gavaskar Trophy, could not bowl in the series' final innings due to the back injury.

Jasprit Bumrah is dealing with back spasm.

He did not bowl in the final innings of Sydney Test.

Bumrah to miss majority of England series.

Jasprit Bumrah in frame

BCCI to rest Jasprit Bumrah for majority series against England amid back injury

The 2025 WTC final will mark Australia's 14th appearance in an ICC event final. This makes them the first team to participate in as many summit clashes of senior men global events.

Australia beat India by 6 wickets in Sydney.

They won the series 3-1.

Aussies create big world record

Australian cricket team in frame

Australia surpassed India to create massive world record after epic 3-1 series win

DC co-owner Parth Jindal has suggested BCCI to have different coaching staff for red-ball and white-ball formats.

Parth Jindal makes big remark on Indian coaching staff

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam Gambhir in frame

Gautam Gambhir's former franchise owner suggests BCCI and selectors to make this big change in Indian coaching staff after 3-1 loss against Australia, says 'definitely not been up to the mark..'

The good sign is that Shami has returned to bowl days before the Champions Trophy. Both BCCI and selectors have their eyes on Shami and his recovery. 

Mohammed Shami makes big statement for selection.

Mohammed Shami in frame

Mohammed Shami makes big statement for selection in Champions Trophy amid Jasprit Bumrah's injury scare

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to return to action with the upcoming ODI series against England which will start on February 6 in Nagpur. 

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be eager to return to field soon.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in frame

After thumping loss against Australia, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will likely return to action with this crucial series

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India tour of England 2025

Manoj Tiwary has blasted Gill for his aggressive mindset and has even accused him of copying Kohli ahead of the fourth Test against England

Manoj Tiwary accuses Shubman Gill of copying Virat Kohli

The fourth Test between England and India is set to commence from July 23

Shubman Gill (L) and Virat Kohli in this frame

'Don't like the way he is going...': Ex-India star slams Shubman Gill's aggressive mindset, accuses the 25-year-old of 'copying' Virat Kohli

England have announced their playing XI for the fourth Test against India and have brought back Liam Dawson after the all-rounder was absent for 8 years

England have announced their playing XI for fourth Test 

Liam Dawson has made a return to England's playing XI

England head coach Brendon McCullum (left), Ben Stokes (centre) and Liam Dawson during a nets session at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Big news: England make major change to playing XI for Manchester Test, bring this star back after 8 years of absence

The England batter remarked that the team tried to play in the spirit of the game as much as they could during the Lord's Test

Harry Brook blamed Indian team for Lord's spat

Fourth Test between India and England is set to begin in Manchester from July 23

Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley in this frame

'Them lads went hard...': Harry Brook blames India for heated verbal exchange at Lord's ahead of fourth Test  

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Australia vs India Full Scorecard

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney, 03 January 2025 - Info

'Tarnished his reputation.. on and off field': Australian legends slam Virat Kohli over shoulder bump and sandpaper gesture during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Match Details

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

Fri 3 January, 05:00:00 IST

India, who chose to bat

Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Mar 04

IND
267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS
264 (49.3 ov)

India beat Australia by 4 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Dec 26

AUS
474 (122.4 ov) & 234 (83.4 ov)

IND
369 (119.3 ov) & 155 (79.1 ov)

Australia beat India by 184 runs

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Dec 14

AUS
445 (117.1 ov) & 89/7 dec (18.0 ov)

IND
260 (78.5 ov) & 8/0 (2.1 ov)

Australia drew with India

Umpires

Umpire
Michael Gough (ENG), Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN) and Joel Wilson (WI)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

'Tarnished his reputation.. on and off field': Australian legends slam Virat Kohli over shoulder bump and sandpaper gesture during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Not Jasprit Bumrah, Australian legend predicts Virat Kohli overtaking Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain

Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli over Sam Konstas shoulder bump and antics like sandpaper gesture, says 'simply not cricket..puts more pressure on his teammates'

Sam Konstas opens up on controversial altercation with Jasprit Bumrah, accepts his fault leading to Usman Khawaja's wicket

'Should be talking to his player...rather than defending him': Australian legend slams coach coach Andrew McDonald's remark on India intimidating Sam Konstas

BCCI to rest Jasprit Bumrah for majority series against England amid back injury

Australia surpassed India to create massive world record after epic 3-1 series win

Gautam Gambhir's former franchise owner suggests BCCI and selectors to make this big change in Indian coaching staff after 3-1 loss against Australia, says 'definitely not been up to the mark..'

Mohammed Shami makes big statement for selection in Champions Trophy amid Jasprit Bumrah's injury scare

After thumping loss against Australia, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will likely return to action with this crucial series

Australia vs India Full Scorecard

AUS vs IND, 5th Test, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney, 03 January 2025 - Info

'Tarnished his reputation.. on and off field': Australian legends slam Virat Kohli over shoulder bump and sandpaper gesture during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Match Details

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

Fri 3 January, 05:00:00 IST

India, who chose to bat

Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Mar 04

IND267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS264 (49.3 ov)

India beat Australia by 4 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Dec 26

AUS474 (122.4 ov) & 234 (83.4 ov)

IND369 (119.3 ov) & 155 (79.1 ov)

Australia beat India by 184 runs

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Dec 14

AUS445 (117.1 ov) & 89/7 dec (18.0 ov)

IND260 (78.5 ov) & 8/0 (2.1 ov)

Australia drew with India

Umpires

UmpireMichael Gough (ENG), Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN) and Joel Wilson (WI)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

'Tarnished his reputation.. on and off field': Australian legends slam Virat Kohli over shoulder bump and sandpaper gesture during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Not Jasprit Bumrah, Australian legend predicts Virat Kohli overtaking Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain

Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli over Sam Konstas shoulder bump and antics like sandpaper gesture, says 'simply not cricket..puts more pressure on his teammates'

Sam Konstas opens up on controversial altercation with Jasprit Bumrah, accepts his fault leading to Usman Khawaja's wicket

'Should be talking to his player...rather than defending him': Australian legend slams coach coach Andrew McDonald's remark on India intimidating Sam Konstas

BCCI to rest Jasprit Bumrah for majority series against England amid back injury

Australia surpassed India to create massive world record after epic 3-1 series win

Gautam Gambhir's former franchise owner suggests BCCI and selectors to make this big change in Indian coaching staff after 3-1 loss against Australia, says 'definitely not been up to the mark..'

Mohammed Shami makes big statement for selection in Champions Trophy amid Jasprit Bumrah's injury scare

After thumping loss against Australia, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will likely return to action with this crucial series

IND
267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS
264 (49.3 ov)

AUS
474 (122.4 ov) & 234 (83.4 ov)

IND
369 (119.3 ov) & 155 (79.1 ov)

AUS
445 (117.1 ov) & 89/7 dec (18.0 ov)

IND
260 (78.5 ov) & 8/0 (2.1 ov)

Umpire
Michael Gough (ENG), Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN) and Joel Wilson (WI)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)