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India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates, Day 2: The practice match between India and India A is on. It is a match simulation where the top bowlers are challenging the top Indian batters. Though the match is being played behind closed doors, reporters present around the venue are giving details about the match. For the Indian cricket team, the game is a final dress rehearsal for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, set to kick off on November 22 in Perth. On the opening day of the warm-up game, a piece of worrying news emerged as the talismanic Virat Kohli yet again failed to produce an upturn in his form. Even India’s hero against New Zealand in the 0-3 whitewash, Rishabh Pant, was dismissed cheaply.
Here are the Live Updates of India vs India A Simulation Match Day 2:
13:09 (IST)
India vs India A Live: Sarfaraz Comes In
According to Revsportz, Ruturaj Gaikwad hit four sixes – 2 against Ashwin, 1 off Manav Sutar and Harshit Rana. He made way from Sarfaraz Khan after playing for more than an hour
13:02 (IST)
India vs India A Live: Gambhir’s stance
Meanwhile, former Australian Test captain Tim Paine is unhappy with Gautam Gambhir’s demeanour.
“I don’t love it. It’s not a good sign I think, because all he was asked was a very simple question. I think he’s maybe looking at Ricky still as someone he’s playing against, but Ricky is a commentator now – he’s paid to give an opinion, and his opinion was spot on,” he said.
11:38 (IST)
India vs India A Live: Short ball ploy
According to reporters present at the venue, Ruturaj Gaikwad is putting up an aggressive stance. He hit Harshit Rana for six. he is also using the short ball ploy and has been impressive
09:18 (IST)
India vs India A Live: Injury concern
Earlier, there were reports that Virat Kohli went for scans after getting hit. Also, KL Rahul suffered a blow on his elbow on Friday during India’s match simulation at the WACA Ground
09:06 (IST)
India vs India A Live: Jaiswal’s aggression
Earlier on Friday, Jaiswal showcased aggression with a belligerent drive, but his intent was curtailed when he edged a ball to the second slip–a recurring theme during the session.
08:55 (IST)
India vs India A Live: Star departs
According to reporters present in Perth, one of the batters has departed after chasing a delivery at the off-stump.
08:25 (IST)
India vs India A Live: Current status
According to the reporters present, Jasprit Bumrah bowled an opening spell with Harshit Rana. On the other hand, Abhimanyu Easwaran and Devdutt Padikkal are opening
08:23 (IST)
India vs India A Live: Crucial week
We are less than a week away from Perth Test and India are putting their best foot forward. India need to beat Australia 4-0 in order to qualify for the World Test Championship without depending on other teams’ result.
08:14 (IST)
India vs India A Live: Good morning
Hello and welcome to the live updates of the second day of the practice match between India and India A.
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