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India vs India A Simulation Match Highlights: KL Rahul remains absent even as Kohli, Pant, Gill and Jaiswal bat again

India vs India A Simulation Match Highlights: Check out the highlights of Day 1 of India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy warm-up match, in Perth.
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India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: IND are currently participating in a warm-up match in a closed venue, in Perth on Friday.

KL Rahul reacts after being hit. (Photo by Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP)
KL Rahul reacts after being hit. (Photo by Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP)

India vs India A Simulation Match Highlights: Team India batters had a go at India A bowlers for the second time in the day. After getting bowled out, gully cricket scenes unsued as Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal walked out to bat again after a short break. For a good 90-odd minutes they had fun, before retiring out and allowing Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant to do the same....Read More

The BCCI released an update on Rahul, saying that the team is still assessing the extent of the blow with the medical team monitoring the batter. As for reports that Virat Kohli underwent 'scans' for an unspecified injury, the update said there's nothing wrong with him at the moment.

The first two sessions of India's intra-squad simulation match wasn't good news for batters. Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal were dismissed cheaply, and to make matters worse, KL Rahul got injured and hasn't returned to bat yet. On the contrary, the forms of Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini and Nitish Reddy promises to come as music to bowling coach Morne Morkel's ears as the bowlers outclassed the batters in the early period of play at the WACA.

The Indian cricket team is facing India A in preparation for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It will be a three-day warm-up match, from Friday to Sunday, and won't be available for public viewing. The visitors have already begun their preparations for the upcoming series. Veteran batter Virat Kohli was one of the first to reach Perth but skipped training on Tuesday.

Even Jasprit Bumrah and R Ashwin were missing. However, the likes of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal hit the nets with wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Kohli has been in poor form lately, and it was magnified in India's 0-3 whitewash by New Zealand. He has bagged only one half-century and averaged only 21.33 across five Test matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand since the start of the year. But he has a good record against Australia, which includes a fighting century in Adelaide on his first-ever Test tour in 2011/12, a staggering 692 runs from four Tests during the 2014 tour, and an exceptional 123 in Perth during the 2018/19 series when he captained the side.

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Nov 15, 2024 6:44 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Will we see Jasprit Bumrah in action?

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: If it was about Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul today, the question on everybody's minds is whether one will see Jasprit Bumrah in action over the weekend?

Nov 15, 2024 5:54 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Rahul looked in fluent touch before being hit

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: As per a report in ESPNcricinfo, KL Rahul looked in fluent touch and he was tackling short bowling really well, until he was struck on his right elbow by a rising delivery from pacer Prasidh Krishna.

Nov 15, 2024 5:35 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Big update on KL Rahul's injury

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Earlier, alarm bells were sent ringing after KL Rahul was hit by a ball and couldn't bat further. However, as per a TOI Report, there are no major concerns, and KL Rahul would be raring to go, if he is required to open in the first Test.

Nov 15, 2024 5:24 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Pant a cause of worry

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Rishabh Pant was bowled twice in the day, and as per Australian reporters on the ground, the left-handed batter was also struggling against short balls. Pant needs to discover his mojo, if India are to register a hat-trick of wins Down Under.

Nov 15, 2024 5:01 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Kohli's form key

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: The team management will be relieved by Virat Kohli's second innings, with the star batter showcasing improvement in strokeplaying throughout the second innings. India will hope for Kohli to revive his fortunes and return to run-scoring form when the first Test starts in Perth on November 22.

Nov 15, 2024 4:28 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Weekend's action

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: The simulation will run for three days, and it is expected that the Indian bowlers will have a go on the second day of the match. Jasprit Bumrah is likely to return after an extended break, having missed the final Test of the series against New Zealand earlier this month. Mohammed Siraj will look to find form, and Akash Deep, too, will aim at exploiting the conditions in Perth.

Nov 15, 2024 4:03 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: India scored 335/8

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Through the day, the Indian batters put 335 runs on the board, losing eight wickets. Dhruv Jurel, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter who enjoyed a solid outing for India A during the second unofficial Test against Australia A, remained unbeaten at the end of day's play alongside Akash Deep.

Nov 15, 2024 3:50 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Jaiswal most comfortable against short-pitched deliveries

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed remarkable ease against short-pitched deliveries, standing out even during net sessions. His aggressive intent shone through even more when spinners were introduced, allowing him to race to an unbeaten 58.

Shubman Gill, meanwhile, adopted a steadier approach, occasionally appearing rooted to the crease but still managing a composed 42 not out.

Nov 15, 2024 3:30 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: End of first day's play

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: The first day of the match simulation has ended! It was a mixed day for Indian batters, with Virat Kohli struggling but slowly regaining composure in the final hour, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill showcasing a solid effort. Rishabh Pant, however, struggled in both of his innings, while KL Rahul gave India an injury scare after being retired hurt on 28.

Nov 15, 2024 2:55 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Kohli calls it a day

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Virat Kohli is done for the day. After initial discomfort against Krishna and Reddy, Kohli slowly got into a rhythm and had more authority in his strokeplay, but decided to walk off the field with his score at 30. He was dismissed on 15 earlier in the day. Rishabh Pant, meanwhile, was bowled for the second time today – on this occasion, Mukesh Kumar castled him.

Nov 15, 2024 2:31 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: ICYMI…

Look at that pose. (Getty)
Look at that pose. (Getty)

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Check out Virat Kohli's latest fashion statement. The man casually walked out to bat in India's second innings wearing the team's training kit. Which looks damn fine by the way. Enough of the Test kit, he says. And it makes a difference. Despite having a few touch-and-go moments, Kohli has been able to connect a few right out of the middle of his bat, and is growing in confidence. He was shaky at first, but no such signs now. Guess the practice kit effect is paying off.

Nov 15, 2024 2:11 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Kohli and Pant navigate testing spells

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy tested Virat Kohli with probing spells during India’s match simulation at the WACA. Kohli, who was earlier dismissed on 15, showcased glimpses of his class with a few crisp backfoot punches. However, the former skipper was far from comfortable, playing and missing several times as Krishna and Reddy kept him on edge.

Rishabh Pant, meanwhile, countered with his usual aggressive approach, frequently skipping down the pitch to disrupt the bowlers' rhythm. While some of his strokes were authoritative, his method wasn’t without risk, resulting in occasional misjudgments.

Nov 15, 2024 1:39 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant bat for a second time in the day

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: For a good hour and a half, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill toyed with the India A bowling attack in India's second hit out of the day. And once they were done, it was Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant who had a glorified net session. To be honest, the second inning seems to lack the spark spunk from the first. This is more like India A bowlers just running in and bowling without any plan. They are visibly tired – they have been bowling since morning barring the lunch break – and it's reflecting in their bowling.

Nov 15, 2024 1:10 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Gill, Jaiswal bat again

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Ok, so a bit of gully cricket scenes here one would have to assume. Despite India getting bowled out, their batters have returned for a second hit instead of India A, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill being the openers this time – remember Gambhir kept India's opening combination cards close to his heart. However, they seem to be the only batters at the moment as the rest of the batters, including Kohli are still at the nets. The man's been there for over three hours and counting now. Jaiswal and Gill are looking a lot more assured, with the young left-handed just playing a ramp shot off Navdeep Saini.

Nov 15, 2024 12:49 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: BCCI provides update on KL Rahul's injury

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Alright then! The first real development on KL Rahul coming in, with the BCCI saying that the injury is yet to be processed by the medical team. Rahul was hit on his elbow by a rising delivery from Prasidh Krishna, and although it's been a good five hours since he took the blow, the extent of Rahul's injury will be monitored. "About Rahul…it's just happened so will take some time to assess (his elbow)," BCCI sources told PTI.

Nov 15, 2024 12:30 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Virat Kohli rubbishes reports of injury

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: A report carried out by The Sydney Morning Herald ahead of India's intra-squad match stated that Virat Kohli underwent scans for an 'unspecified' injury. While on any other day, this development would have rung alarm bells in the entire country of India, Kohli's fluent innings thankfully proved there isn't much to worry. Not ruling out that Kohli may have had a scare, but it looks as if that's all there was to it. He came out to bat, struck a delightful cover drive, hammered a pull shot, and even after getting out, Kohli hit the nets right away for a 30-minute drill. ALL IS WELL!

Nov 15, 2024 12:20 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: More trouble for India as Ashwin, Jadeja depart

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja don't last long either and are on their way back. India's batting has been all over the place today, overwhelmed by the WACA's unprecedented bounce. Amid the dark clouds, there is a silver-lining, India's bowling looks not notch. If this is how the second-string bowlers have performed, imagine how Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep will warm-up. India A batters, you better watch out. Bumrah has a 30-minute long session yesterday and has his tail up.

Nov 15, 2024 12:06 PM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Shubman Gill's dismissal

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Shubman Gill was one of India’s top-order batters dismissed today, out caught at gully, another instance of our batters finding the edge. Gill has played in Australia before. He was one of the architects of India's win at the Gabba, where he struck 91 while opening the innings. Hence, watching him get out to a very Perth-like dismissal is a tad concerning. Gill had a fine series against England, scoring close to 500 runs, but considering his returns against New Zealand, there seem to be some technical aspects of his batting that need a bit of tuning.

Nov 15, 2024 11:51 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: No sign of Sarfaraz Khan

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Yesterday, Sarfaraz Khan became India's first injury concern at the nets. He was hit on the elbow by a new bowler after which he walked off and didn't take any further part in batting. Sarfaraz's injury did not look serious and the decision to not make him bat in the nets again could well be a precautionary measure. However, his absence from the game today could indicate that there might be more to the blow than what meets the eye. More so, because he starts as a strong candidate to feature in India's Playing XI in Rohit's absence.

Nov 15, 2024 11:38 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: India down to its tail

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Play has resumed post lunch, and it's Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin batting in just the second session of the day. Dear god, we hope these are not the scenes that unfold in Perth by the time the nation wakes up. There's tons of 'Wake up to see India at 38/7' memes circulating all over the internet, but all that aside, the whole point of this game is to ensure the batting doesn't implode in Perth. Ashwin and Jadeja may not even play together, until Sydney for all we know. Hence, it becomes all the more reason for the top order to fire.

Nov 15, 2024 11:30 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: ICYMI, Ishan Kishan is playing too

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Ishan Kishan, the player who holds the record for smashing the fastest ODI double-century, is keeping wicket for India A in this game. Ishan has had a roller-coaster of a ride year, from getting his Central Contract terminated to gradually making a comeback. He scored a century for Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy before returning scores of 4 and 32, where he found himself embroiled in the ball-tampering controversy. Nonetheless, Ishan is here in Perth, taking baby steps towards his full-fledged India return.

Nov 15, 2024 11:23 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: If India's simulation progress has to be summed up…

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: It hasn't been a long drill but whatever we've seen out of this practice, here is its conclusion:

- India A quicks looked good. Navdeep Saini, Nitish Reddy and Mukesh Kumar troubled the batters.

- Virat Kohli looked elegant and at his free-flowing best. He fell to a cut shot that was well timed but couldn't keep it down and hence found the fielder. KL Rahul looked fine for his 29 runs until he got injured and had to come off.

- Rishabh Pant began aggressively but was made to hop and jump against the short ball. Will the Aussie quicks take note?

- Yashasvi Jaiswal got a length that any young batter could have been foxed by.

Long story short, Indian batters have been tested early against bounce.

Nov 15, 2024 11:23 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: RISHABH PANT BOWLING TO JASPRIT BUMRAH! Incredible scenes

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Last evening at the WACA, Rishabh Pant took a leaf out of his Delhi Premier League experience and had a bowl at Jasprit Bumrah in the nets. Pant has bowled before – in the only DPL game that he played two months ago and to Shubman Gill ahead of the Bangladesh Tests. However, this time he switched to bowling some medium-pace. Bumrah thought it's a joke 'Kya mazaak chal raha hai?' he said, but Pant was adamant. The first ball, outside off, was well left by BOOM. There was plenty of banter before the face-off, so Pant decided to bowl the bouncer. What happened next? Find out in the video.

Nov 15, 2024 10:59 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: What Rohit Sharma is up to

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: There's still no clarity regarding Rohit Sharma's availability for the first Test. This could only mean one thing: HE IS OUT OF THE SERIES OPENER AT PERTH. The players have started practicing and there's still no sign of him. Better to let that ray of hope go. However, the Instagram handle 'team45ro' continues to share photos and videos of him training. Still, it doesn't imply that he'll be boarding the flight to Australia anytime soon. Heck, only 7 days remain for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to get underway.

Nov 15, 2024 10:53 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: David Warner has something to say to the Indian batters all the way from Brisbane

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: David Warner, who was in Brisbane for the 1st T20I between Pakistan and Australia is confident that India's batters would love to play on Australian wickets during the summer. Why? Because there's pace, there's bounce, there's carry and just overall, conditions being more conducive for batting. The slow turners of India during the New Zealand Tests gave their batters enough nightmares with no one from that batting order having a series to remember – perhaps Rishabh Pant was an exception. So from the spin-friendly wickets of Mumbai and Pune to the lightning quick Perth and then the day-night pink-ball Test in Adelaide, Warner reckons it's just what India needed.

Nov 15, 2024 10:39 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Gambhir, Bumrah talk at length

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: So in case you're wondering why there've been no further cricket updates, it's because the players have taken lunch. The break has stretched for almost an hour but finally reaching its conclusion. In the meantime, an interesting visual emerged as head coach Gautam Gambhir and India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah were seen having a long and intense chat. Perhaps some early takeaways. Bumrah will still bat, one gets the feeling, which will him tips about what to expect and what length to bowl to a batter. Well, not that he needs any assistance – Bumrah is that damn good himself – but it never hurts to take whatever little is coming your wayʔ

Nov 15, 2024 10:27 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Nitish Reddy lightning quick

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: We guess that's what Perth does, Makes a bowler like Hansie Cronje as effective as an Allan Donald. Nitish Reddy is not your Hansie Cronje type of bowler though – he has decent pace – but the Perth wicket has simply transformed him to a pace bowler. He generated unbelievable bounce, getting the ball to take off from a good-length area. India head coach Gautam Gambhir had nothing but praise for the all-rounder. I mean, when it came down to him and Shardul Thakur, Gambhir has no hesitations in giving Reddy the preference. But will India experiment with him on November 22? Only time will tell.

Nov 15, 2024 10:03 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Rishabh Pant clean bowled!

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: That's how he plays. Rishabh Pant shows signs of aggression during his stay at the crease. Perhaps he is still in that practice zone, when he bowled to Jasprit Bumrah in the nets, firmly believing he can get him out. But Jokes aside, Pant would be disappointed, and the fans worried. He showed intent but it didn't last long as Pant was clean bowled by Nitish Reddy.These may be early days, but conditions in Perth have clearly taken the Indian batters by surprise. Then again, this is the WACA, a venue with a pitch that has terrorised visiting batters for decades. The Test match, however, will be played at the Optus Stadium, but Indian batters can't afford to take it lightly as the drop-in pitch will offer plenty of spice.

Nov 15, 2024 9:58 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: How Yashasvi Jaiswal got out

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: India have pinned plenty of hope on Yashasvi Jaiswal to dig them out of a hole in Australia, but his start here hasn't been promising. This will be Jaiswal's first time playing Australia on their soil – and let alone on the bouncy wicket of Perth – and his manner of dismissal depicts exactly that. Jaiswal was out for 15, getting out caught behind to a length ball. Anyone who's batted here can resonate with that dismissal. That's how the ball flies off the pitch. One moment, you seem to have everything under control, and next thing you know, the batter is making the long way back to the change room. Welcome to Perth, India.

Nov 15, 2024 9:41 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Kohli rectifies himself immediately

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Shortly after getting out, Kohli tries to make amends without wasting any time. He immediately heads to the nets and starts practicing the shot that led to his dismissal – the cut, the slash. Now, the cut isn't a shot one associates with Kohli much. Of course, he plays it, but it isn't as glorified as his renowned cover drive. He pierced the gap twice with his cover-drives, helping himself to a couple of boundaries, but the moment the ball bounced a little more, Kohli couldn't get on top of it. And that's exactly what he seems to be working on at the moment.

Nov 15, 2024 9:25 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Indian batters perform poorly

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: The pitch doesn't seem bowler-friendly in Perth, and still, Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini and Nitish Reddy have managed to cruise past India's first-choice batting order. Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Dhruv Jurel are all out caught, edging behind the wicket. These are the bowlers who in all probability, won't even be part of India's Playing XI, and hence, to get out to them must worry Indian fans. After all, there's only a week left for the 1st Test. Fingers crossed.

Nov 15, 2024 9:09 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Kohli caught at slips

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Yikes! Did we jinx it? Kohli fans, don't dislike us, but your favourite batter will have to depart. He looked so good but found the fielder as he went for a slash outside off. The cut shot isn't one Kohli plays a lot. When it comes off, it makes for a painting, but when it doesn't, this is what happens. Kohli's short-yet-entertaining stay comes to an end, and it's Mukesh Kumar who gets the wicket. In 1999, Glenn McGrath got Sachin Tendulkar out a few times, and today, all these years later, Mukesh 'McGrath' Kumar dismisses Kohli. If you know, you know.

Nov 15, 2024 9:08 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Virat Kohli looking good

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Oh, Kohli! Who can say this man was out of form just 10 days ago? Marks his arrival to the crease with a delightful cover drive for four. The crowd applauds. Heck, we would have done too if we had the luxury of stepping outside our desks. WHAT A SHOT! Typical Kohli. And the crowd's reaction sums up why Kohli made the headlines and front pages of their media publications. Oh, here we go! He scorches another one. Kohli on fire. Fans erupt.

Nov 15, 2024 9:06 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: KL Rahul injured

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Well! Not the most ideal start to the match. The one thing they worried about has actually come true. KL Rahul is injured after copping a ball to his elbow. Walking out to bat with Yashasvi Jaiswal - we're potentially looking at India's opening combination for the first Test - Rahul couldn't react timely to a ball that took off. He looked hurt, and in pain. He tried to resume batting but the pain got the better of him and he had to walk off injured after the physios had a good, long look at it.

Nov 15, 2024 8:59 AM IST

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Hello and good morning everyone!

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates: Hello and good morning everyone! Welcome to our live coverage of India's intra-squad warm-up match in Perth, ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After India's warm-up game was initially cancelled, fearing possible injuries, the team, the management, the coach and decision-makers decided that it was worth giving this a shot. And hence, here we are. The Indian players will take on each other. How is it different from the usual nets, you ask? Well, there's a ground, for one. There are fielders around, and of course, the crowd continues to come through

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