Australia’s national selector, George Bailey, has confirmed that Steve Smith will return to his preferred No. 4 position in the batting order for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Smith, who briefly served as a Test opener after David Warner’s retirement, expressed his desire to move back down the order following a less-than-stellar performance in the recent series against New Zealand. The decision comes after all-rounder Cameron Green was ruled out due to a stress fracture.
India and New Zealand are set to clash in a captivating three-match Test series, beginning on Wednesday, October 16th, at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The series promises intense competition as both teams vie for victory across three exciting Test matches.
Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old batting sensation from New South Wales, has earned a spot in the Australia ‘A’ squad for the upcoming series against India ‘A’. His inclusion comes after a stellar performance in the Sheffield Shield, where he became the youngest player to hit twin centuries since Ricky Ponting. With Cameron Green’s injury, Konstas is now in contention for a spot in the Australian Test squad for the India series.
The third day of the Ranji Trophy saw some exciting action across the country, with Mumbai dominating their match against Baroda, Bengal chasing a big total against Uttar Pradesh, and Goa securing a nine-wicket victory over Manipur. Get the latest scores and results from all the first-round matches.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Singh Gangwar has sparked controversy with claims that cleaning cow sheds and petting cows can cure cancer and lower blood pressure, respectively. He made these statements while inaugurating a new cowshed in the state. His remarks have been met with ridicule and skepticism on social media.
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green will miss the upcoming five-Test series against India after undergoing surgery for a stress fracture in his lumbar spine. The injury, which could sideline him for up to six months, is a significant blow to Australia’s hopes of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Swiggy Instamart, a popular online grocery delivery service in India, has sparked controversy after adding free tomatoes to customer orders. While some have seen this as a thoughtful gesture during the current tomato price surge, others have criticized the move, questioning its necessity and potential impact on customer choice.
Xiaomi is planning to bring generative AI applications to its smartphones in India, starting with its upper-mid range models. This move could make generative AI features more accessible to a wider range of consumers, putting it on par with other leading brands like Apple, Samsung, and Oppo.
India has been awarded the hosting rights for the ISSF Junior World Cup in 2025, further solidifying its position as a global hub for shooting sports. ISSF President Luciano Rossi has expressed support for India’s bid to host more major tournaments in the future, recognizing the country’s commitment to developing the sport.
Former Australian captain Mark Taylor believes Cameron Green’s back injury could pave the way for Cameron Bancroft’s return to the Test team for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Taylor suggests that Bancroft, a strong contender for the opening slot, could partner with Usman Khawaja to form the Australian opening pair.
