Despite often flying under the radar in discussions about India's all-round options, Axar Patel brings a rare skill set -- a spinner, who bashes spin with his bat, while being a reliable left-arm spinner.
If Smith is ruled out, then the left-hand batter Travis Head will lead the squad as he is the vice-captain of the side.
Marnus Labuschagne believes India's memorable fourth innings run chase at the Gabba from 2021 is of little relevance heading into the final day of a gripping Boxing Day Test.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and Australia in Indore on Thursday.
India's Abhishek Sharma has surged to the second spot in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings for batters after a stunning 135-run innings in the fifth and final T20I against England.
Lyon is confident that there will be a result with two days left in the game.
Lyon surprised virtually everyone in the ground when he hobbled out to bat at number 11
Steve Smith has said he had never encountered a wicket like the one at the SCG
Here's Prem Panicker's unique take on all the action from the second day of the 2024-2025 Border Gavaskar series.
Gavaskar said India need to put their "head down" and try and get as close as possible to Australia's total. R
Washington Sundar expressed his gratitude towards head coach Gautam Gambhir and the support staff for their unwavering belief in his abilities in the post-day press conference in Melbourne on Saturday.
Australian captain Pat Cummins expressed disappointment over the rain interruptions that prevented a decisive result.
'Maybe he got some indication from the team management that he is no longer in the scheme of things.'
At Stumps on Day 3, the visitors are struggling at 51/4 with right-hand batter KL Rahul (33*) and team skipper Rohit Sharma (0*) unbeaten at the crease.
Rohit Sharma, who joined the team on Day 3 of the Test, was present to witness the historic win and shared a heartwarming moment with Virat Kohli, who returned to form with a brilliant century.
Manchester City's spending of more than 180 million pounds ($223.58 million) was the second-biggest outlay ever worldwide by a club in the January transfer window.
Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Friday.
Though Australia have dominated the rain-hit Test, time will most likely deny the hosts.
'He has not lived up to expectations.' 'If this was Shubman Gill from Tamil Nadu, he would have been dropped.'
Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia, at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, on Friday.
'It's unfair to disrupt the balance of the team just to accommodate a big-name player who is out of form.'
He overtook Australian spinner Nathan Lyon to become the seventh highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
Out-of-form skipper Rohit Sharma's batting position will be in focus against a dangerous Australia
It still left Australia in possession of a sizeable lead of 88 and Lyon wrecked India's top order before the home side could erase their deficit.
Smith needs just 315 runs to become the fourth Australian batter after Ricky Ponting (13378), Allan Border (11174), and Steve Waugh (10927) to reach the landmark of 10,000 Test runs.
To begin with, the consulate in Bengaluru will not offer visa services.
At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.
In his 13th pink ball Test since 2015, the 34-year-old Australian pacer has taken 72 wickets at an average of 17.
Nathan McSweeney, who opened in the first three Tests with little success, has been dropped.
The camaraderie between Indian pacer Harshit Rana and Australian speedster Mitchell Starc, former Kolkata Knight Riders teammates, stood out on Day 2.
Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Saturday.
Both Pant, who played a key role in India's series victory last time, and Carey are known for their aggressive brand of cricket.
A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test.
Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Saturday.
Nathan Lyon said there was enough recovery time for Warner before the third Test beginning on March 1.
Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?
From a bowler's paradise on Day 1 to a batting haven on Day 2, the Perth pitch has defied expectations.
Ashwin acknowledged the emotional turmoil he was experiencing, despite his calm demeanour.
Images from Day 1 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
Former opener Matthew Hayden also took aim at Cummins, criticising the field placements after Kohli's arrival in the middle.
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