November 19, 2023—the date haunts the Indian cricket fans to date. It was the day when millions of dreams had shattered. India reached the final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 as the undefeated team, only a step away from lifting the grand trophy. Indian cricket fans had prepared for a grand celebration. But that did not take place. Australia won the final; Australia won the 2023 World Cup by defeating India.

End of a memorable campaign on a harsh note for Men in Blue. The picture of broken Rohit Sharma, then the captain of India, and Virat Kohli was enough to tell the whole story—a story without a happy ending. Now in 2025, two years after the heartbreaking night, cricket fans still can recall the moment. Countless statuses, posts, videos, and photos have been surfacing on social media platforms from midnight in memory of the day—November 19, 2023. 

In the final of the 2023 World Cup, the batting line-up of India surprisingly misfired. At the houseful Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, could score only 240 runs, batting first. Skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul batted well. Sharma scored 47, Kohli scored 54, and Rahul scored 66. The 8 other players of the combination remained mostly silent. As a result, the Indian bundled for only 240 runs in the 50-over limit.

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A memorable World Cup 2023 run ended in a harsh note

Mitchell Starc claimed the highest wickets for Australia in the match, 3 for him. A brace each for Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins. The target of 241 was still competitive, but the Australian batting lineup was too good to achieve the mark, especially when Travis Head was in tremendous form. Head walked into the pitch and registered a match-winning, historic century—137 off 120. Marnus Labuschagne, the middle-order batter who remained unbeaten till the end of the match, ensured the title for Australia with 58* off 110-run innings.

Australia needed only 43 overs to wrap up the match and conclude the tournament. In exchange for only 4 wickets, team Australia chased down the target. Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, who were in brilliant form throughout the tournament, could do very little against the Aussies. Australia, as the deserving team, won the World Cup 2023 final. 

After the 2011 World Cup triumph, Indian cricket fans are still waiting for the moment. 2023 could be the high point, but that did not happen. For now, the countless videos with the background song, "Khada hu aaj bhi wahi...".

Check this sad Whatsapp statuses

19th November 💔 pic.twitter.com/DX2xs8Mmee

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) November 18, 2025

Here is the saddest edit

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— Darshk 🇮🇳 (@wasdarshk018) November 18, 2025

🥲 https://t.co/qJYGob32ZK pic.twitter.com/60hW3h1Lqn

— SHUBHAM (@Shubh_RGS) November 18, 2025

Hear the crowd and the claps, I think for the first time ever, a runner up captain was cheered by the entire stadium. That’s what Rohit Sharma earned in that World Cup. Everything about that tournament was special, except the final day 💔pic.twitter.com/p6UJOOhauy

— Kusha Sharma  (@Kushacritic) November 18, 2025

That one moment changed everything… hurts even now😭

And now I’m scared for tomorrow -19th Nov PTSD is real 💀😂 pic.twitter.com/mfM9rhMVSx

— Bhai with Opinions (@BhushanManmath) November 18, 2025

19 November, 2023. Forever traumatized !!pic.twitter.com/ZVdCxnqBRa

— `S.🚀 (@ThodaSaSanskari) November 18, 2025

Some wounds don't bleed,they stay alive inside... pic.twitter.com/yPdX5jAVsH

— • (@Rulerkohlii) November 18, 2025

India, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, won the five-match T20I series against Australia down under by a margin of 2-1 as the fifth and final clash ended in an abandoned result due to persistent rain at the Gabba in Brisbane. The Blue Brigade made a strong comeback in the series with two successive wins in Hobart and Gold Coast.

Tilak Varma celebrated his birthday on November 08 as the leader of the national side, along with the management, decided to drop the left-handed batter for the final clash and brought Rinku Singh. However, that plan didn’t work as India made their way to 52/0 in the fifth over of the innings.

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Later, in the dressing room, Varam celebrated his birthday with the Indian team as Suryakumar and other members were seen putting pastry and cakes on his face, as it has become a funny ritual in India. The team environment looked really sharp with the players enjoying the close bond between them, which is crucial for any successful side.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav and others put cakes on Tilak Varma’s face to celebrate his birthday

Varma, since making his debut in the shortest format for the national side, has earned incredible success with the bat. The 23-year-old has smashed 996 runs in 33 innings at an average of 47.42 and a strike rate of 146.68 with the help of four half-centuries and two centuries at the best score of unbeaten 120 runs.

 

 

 

 

 

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In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the 23-year-old has collected 1499 runs for the Mumbai Indians in 51 innings at an average of 37.47 and a strike rate of 144.41 with the help of eight half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 84 runs. In the last season, the left-handed batter managed 343 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 138.30 with two fifties.

Post India’s victory against Australia, the focus for the Suryakumar-led side will move to the five-match T20I series at home against the South Africa side. It would be important for the Blue Brigade to continue their success in the format and grow confidence ahead of the home T20 World Cup.

IND vs AUS Match Preview

With the five-match series tied at 1-1, India will look to prevent Australia from increasing their lead when the teams face off in Queensland on Thursday, November 6. Following an incredible win in the 2nd match, Australia fall short of expectations in the third match of the series, losing by five wickets. India quickly recovered from their MCG defeat, winning convincingly in Hobart. 

IND vs AUS Match Details

India vs Australia – 4th T20I Match, India tour of Australia 2025 

Venue: Carrara Oval, Queensland

Date & Time: 06th November 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs AUS Venue Stats 

IND vs AUS Pitch Report

The surface at the Carrara Oval is ideal for shorter format bowling, allowing bowlers to maintain good pace, bounce, and movement.

IND vs AUS Weather Report

The weather in Queensland is expected to be warm, with no drizzles or rain forecast for the match.

IND vs AUS Last Five Matches

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction 4th T20I match

IND vs AUS Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben Dwarshuis 

India Probable Playing XIs

Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube/ Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Topmost Picks for IND vs AUS Boom11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Abhishek Sharma – The 25-year-old left-handed opener has been the team's best batter in the current T20I series against Australia. 
• Jasprit Bumrah – Jasprit Bumrah has taken 9 wickets in 7 matches, with an economy rate of 7.15 and a strike rate of 17.44

Top Picks – Australia

• Marcus Stoinis – He was excellent with the bat during the 3rd match, scoring 64 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 164.10 and taking one wicket.
• Ben Dwarshuis – Ben Dwarshuis has taken 10 wickets in 5 matches, with an economy rate of 8.4 and a strike rate of 12. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs AUS Boom11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Tim David, Travis Head, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Marcus Stoinis(VC), Mitchell Marsh, Abhishek Sharma(C), Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Abhishek Sharma, Mitchell Marsh

Vice-captain – Marcus Stoinis, Suryakumar Yadav

Wicketkeeper – Josh Inglis

IND vs AUS Probable Winners:

This T20I battle between Australia and India has been highly competitive, and with the series tied 1-1, predicting a clear winner for the fourth match is difficult. Australia usually dominates on their home turf, but their lack of Travis Head and in-form seamer Josh Hazlewood saps some of their strength. India's batting appears to be more settled, giving them a slight advantage against an essentially raw Australian attack. If the visitors gain early momentum, they will see an opportunity to advance. To retake control, Mitchell Marsh and Tim David have to throw strong innings and increase the scoring rate. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

IND vs AUS FAQ

IND vs AUS Match Preview

India and Australia will face off again in Carrara for the series' fourth T20I. With both teams tied at 1-1, this match presents a significant opportunity for both sides to take the lead. The Australians will be buoyed by their home advantage, but the absence of a few regulars may leave them somewhat constrained against an Indian team on a roll following their most recent victory. 

IND vs AUS Match Details

India vs Australia – 4th T20I Match, India tour of Australia 2025 

Venue: Carrara Oval, Queensland

Date & Time: 06th November 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs AUS Venue Stats 

IND vs AUS Pitch Report

Early conditions at Carrara Oval favour seamers because the new ball moves and swings more under lights. By the middle of the innings, the surface usually flattens out, giving batters more freedom.

IND vs AUS Weather Report

The weather will mostly be pleasant and cool, with no rain forecast as of yet.

IND vs AUS Last Five Matches

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: NZ vs WI Boom11 Prediction 2nd T20I match

IND vs AUS Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben Dwarshuis

India Probable Playing XIs

Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube/ Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Topmost Picks for IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Abhishek Sharma – Abhishek Sharma is the top batter in the series, with 112 runs in three matches at an average of 37.33 and a strike rate of 167.16.
• Varun Chakarvarthy – Varun Chakarvarthy has emerged as India's most impactful bowler in the series. He has taken four wickets in two matches, with an economy of seven.

Top Picks – Australia

• Mitchell Marsh – Mitchell Marsh is the team's leading run-scorer, with 424 runs in 14 matches at an average of 38.54 and a strike rate of 161.21.
• Nathan Ellis – Nathan Ellis is the series' leading wicket-taker, with 6 wickets in 2 matches and an economy of 8.78. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs AUS Dream11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Abhishek Sharma(C), Mitchell Marsh(VC), Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan Ellis, Kuldeep Yadav

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Abhishek Sharma, Marcus Stoinis

Vice-captain – Mitchell Marsh, Suryakumar Yadav

Wicketkeeper – Josh Inglis

IND vs AUS Probable Winners:

This T20I battle between Australia and India has been highly competitive, and with the series tied 1-1, predicting a clear winner for the fourth match is difficult. Australia usually dominates on their home turf, but their lack of Travis Head and in-form seamer Josh Hazlewood saps some of their strength. India's batting appears to be more settled, giving them a slight advantage against an essentially raw Australian attack. If the visitors gain early momentum, they will see an opportunity to advance. To retake control, Mitchell Marsh and Tim David have to throw strong innings and increase the scoring rate. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

IND vs AUS FAQ

IND vs AUS Match Preview

We're in the third game of the five-match series, and host Australia will look to extend their lead as they face World T20 Champions India. The Australians put on an outstanding performance in the final game, winning by four wickets. They dominated with both the bat and the ball and will look to draw confidence from their victory. The Indians are with their backs against the wall and will attempt to make a strong comeback. The Indians have performed well in this format over the last year. The team has lost only one of its last ten games and has an impressive record against the Australians. They will strive to deliver a better performance in this game. The Australians will be missing their key bowler, who is being rested for the remainder of the season, and it will be fascinating to see how well the rest of the team performs.

IND vs AUS Match Details

India vs Australia – 3rd T20I Match, India tour of Australia 2025 

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Date & Time: 02nd November 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs AUS Venue Stats 

IND vs AUS Pitch Report

The ball will come on the bat easily, allowing for stroke play. The average first-inning score is 158 runs, and a score of 180 or higher would be a competitive total at this venue.

IND vs AUS Weather Report

Hobart will have partly overcast skies, and batters will find the conditions difficult early in the game when the ball moves a little.

IND vs AUS Last Five Matches

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction 3rd T20I match

IND vs AUS Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Short, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott

India Probable Playing XIs

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav

Topmost Picks for IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Abhishek Sharma – Abhishek Sharma is India's top run-scorer in 2025, with an average of more than 48 in 14 innings. He has scored at least 24 runs in ten of his last twelve innings, so we expect him to deliver a good performance.
• Kuldeep Yadav – Kuldeep Yadav has taken 19 wickets in 8 matches at an economy rate of 7.12.

Top Picks – Australia

• Mitchell Marsh – Mitchell Marsh is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 346 runs in 10 matches at an average of 49.43 and a strike rate of 176.08.
• Nathan Ellis – Nathan Ellis is succeeding for the team with 8 wickets in 6 matches at an economy rate of 8.60.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs AUS Dream11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Abhishek Sharma(C), Mitchell Marsh(VC), Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan Ellis, Kuldeep Yadav

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Abhishek Sharma, Marcus Stoinis

Vice-captain – Mitchell Marsh, Suryakumar Yadav

Wicketkeeper – Josh Inglis

IND vs AUS Probable Winners:

The Australians easily won the previous game, but they have performed poorly against the Indians in this format. The bowling line appears to be lacking the presence of Josh Hazelwood, and the remaining bowlers must perform well for the team to win. The Indians have an excellent batting lineup and a deep bowling attack. It will be an exciting match, but the Indians will have a slight advantage due to their stronger batting order. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

After the ODI series, India is taking on Australia for a 5-match T20I series. After the 1st T20I match was washed out, India took on Australia in the 2nd T20I at MCG. After a great batting display by Indian batters in 1st T20I, the picture in 2nd T20I was totally different.

In Canberra, Indian Batters seemed in great form, and after washing off, it was expected they would carry this form in the 2nd match. But nothing like this happened at MCG. Josh Hazlewood made a difference with his bowling. Hazlewood always bowled with precision, which created trouble whenever any batter faced him. 

While batting first, Indian batters crumble in Hazlewood's storm. He was also seen in good form in 1st T20I as well. He took early and crucial wickets of Shubman Gill, Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, and other power hitters. His brilliant bowling put the host nation in the driving seat.

See Also: [WATCH] Abhishek Sharma charges Xavier Bartlett for 6 during AUS vs IND 2nd T20I at MCG

Josh Hazlewood Strikes; India’s Batting Collapses:

Since the ODI series, Josh Hazlewood has been exceptional in every match. In every match, he created a big difference between the two teams with his brilliant bowling spell. Though the first T20I was washed out, Hazlewood was the only wicket-taker. In the next one, he rattled India’s heavy power-packed top order with his brilliance.

Hazlewood dismantled India’s top order, starting with Shubman Gill’s dismissal in the third over. His devastating third over of the spell — the fifth of the innings — saw him remove Tilak Varma and captain Suryakumar Yadav in quick succession, conceding just a single run. Both batters, known for their explosive stroke play, were undone by his precision and pace. In his spell, a catch was dropped as well.

In the 2nd T20I match, Josh bowled an exceptional spell. In his spell, he only conceded 13 runs, at an economy of 3.20, and picked up 3 crucial pillars of India’s top order; Shubman Gill, Skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma. His experience helped Australia take the lead in the series and win the match by 4 wickets.

IND vs AUS Match Preview

Rain forced the cancellation of the first match. India led the game, with SKY and Shubman Gill taking the fight to the bowlers. The men in blue will be comfortable as they head to the MCG for the second game. Australia's bowlers proved expensive as India scored at a rate of 10 runs per over until rain stopped play. Despite the presence of Josh Hazlewood, the hosts' bowling assault lacks the dominance required to defeat the Indians. The squad includes some quality bowlers, but they will face a much stronger batting order than they have seen so far. Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav form an impressive top order capable of putting any bowling attack on the back foot. This is not the same squad that lost 1-2 in the one-day match. Tilak Verma and Sanju Samson in the top order are in good form, and their confidence is high. Overall, the visitors appear to have an advantage over Australia's bowling attack due to their larger squad strength. Nonetheless, the hosts have a strong batting lineup that can pose a threat to Indian bowlers.

IND vs AUS Match Details

India vs Australia – 2nd T20I Match, India tour of Australia 2025 

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond

Date & Time: 31st October 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs AUS Venue Stats 

IND vs AUS Pitch Report

The MCG provides a competitive wicket where both batters and bowlers can find success. Spinners haven't done particularly well on this ground in the past, but bowlers have generally had the upper hand, making scoring difficult.

IND vs AUS Weather Report

There will be a clear day in Melbourne, with a high of 16 degrees Celsius around the match time.

IND vs AUS Last Five Matches

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction 2nd T20I match

IND vs AUS Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood

India Probable Playing XIs

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Topmost Picks for IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Shubman Gill – Shubman Gill is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 447 runs in 8 matches at an average of 63.85 and a strike rate of 89.57.
• Arshdeep Singh – Arshdeep Singh has taken nine wickets in seven matches at an economy rate of 4.89.

Top Picks – Australia

• Travis Head – Travis Head is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 297 runs in 7 matches at an average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 128.08.
• Josh Hazlewood – Josh Hazlewood is succeeding for the team with 10 wickets in 5 matches at an economy rate of 5.60.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs AUS Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(VC), Virat Kohli(C), Matthew Short, Mitchell Owen, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Virat Kohli, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Mitchell Marsh, KL Rahul

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

IND vs AUS Probable Winners:

Australia has the home advantage and includes some of its finest T20 players in the batting order. However, their bowling lacks the power to put the Indian team under pressure, and that is where the visitors have the advantage in this match. India, with their entire squad strength, has a slight advantage in this contest and will begin as favorites in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

Just two days after Shreyas Iyer left the field in discomfort during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, fresh details about his condition have emerged.

According to a report by ‘TimesofIndia.com’, India’s vice-captain continues to receive medical treatment at a Sydney hospital. Doctors are closely monitoring his progress following the on-field injury.

After taking that fascinating catch, Shreyas immediately fell on ground and was feeling the pain. Later he was taken to hospital for immediate medical support, where he got to know about his critical spleen injury. Doctors are taking care of him very well and the BCCI team is also closely monitoring his condition. Now his further participation in upcoming matches is uncertain due to the injury.

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Shreyas Iyer Suffers a Serious Injury After Taking a Splendid Catch:

Shreyas got injured in the third ODI match, where he was running forward to take the catch of Alex Carey and fell down awkwardly on the ground. That cost him an injury near his rib cage with internal bleeding and severe pain. Primarily, he was under observation in the dressing room under the BCCI medical team. 

Later, when his condition deteriorated, he was immediately taken to the hospital and admitted to the ICU for further extensive treatment. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav later provided Shreyas’s health update. He informed that Shreyas is out of the ICU and recovering well. He also informed that BCCI is in constant touch with the hospital and is supporting them to the fullest.

Some Serious Injuries Occurred on the Cricket Field in the Past:

Before Shreyas’s critical injury, the Cricket world had witnessed similar critical injuries, even worse. As he is on his recovery path, it will be worth revisiting some shocking injury incidents that happened during live matches.

Nari Contractor (1962) — Skull Fracture

Former Indian opener Nari Contractor faced a severe injury while playing against the West Indies. He was hit in the head by a bouncer by the pacer Charlie Griffith, which resulted in a fractured skull. He was in a coma as well due to that injury. His recovery path hadn’t been easy at all. He needed multiple surgeries. Also his teammates and the opponent captain gave blood to save him. Sadly, the injury ended his international cricket career permanently.

Raman Lamba (1998) — Fatal Head Injury

While fielding close at short leg during a league game in Dhaka, Raman Lamba was hit on the temple by a fierce pull shot from Mehrab Hossain. Though he walked off without assistance, he later suffered severe internal bleeding. Despite medical efforts, he tragically passed away three days later. Sadly, he had chosen not to wear a helmet for just three deliveries of the over.

Jason Gillespie (1999) — Broken Leg

During a Test match against Sri Lanka in Kandy, Jason Gillespie collided with his teammate Steve Waugh while going for a catch. The unfortunate coalition cost him a broken leg. His teammate Waugh’s nose was also fractured. Gillespie had to be stretchered off the field and was sidelined for several games following the incident.

Saba Karim (2000) – Eye Injury

During an Asia Cup match against Bangladesh, former Indian wicket-keeper Saba Karim suffered a serious eye injury. It happened when Anil Kumble was bowling, and unfortunately, his ball deflected towards Saba’s face. The injury in his eye seriously damaged his vision, which forced him to take retirement from international cricket.

Mark Boucher (2012) — Eye Injury

During a tour game against Somerset, South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher suffered a severe eye injury after being struck by a bail while keeping to Imran Tahir. Because of that critical injury, Mark had to take early retirement from international cricket. Although his retina was ok, his pupil and iris were badly damaged and he had to go through multiple medical procedures to recover from the deadly injury.

Phillip Hughes (2014) — Fatal Head Injury

During a Sheffield Shield match, Australian batter Phillip Hughes was hit on the neck by a bouncer from Sean Abbott. That critical injury suffered him a vertebral artery injury, which further turned into a fatal brain haemorrhage. Hughes tragically passed away two days later, leading to significant improvements in cricket helmet safety standards worldwide.

Rohit Sharma marked his 33rd ODI century in the series finale against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, October 25. His celebration, however, was notably understated, reflecting focus over flair.

Batting alongside Virat Kohli, Rohit reached the milestone with a composed single to long off in the 33rd over of India’s chase. The crowd at the SCG erupted as the Indian skipper acknowledged the applause with a brief raise of the bat.

It was a moment of calm confidence for the experienced opener, who had been in search of a big score throughout the series. His partnership with Kohli proved pivotal as India aimed to end the series on a high.

See Also: ‘Captain ka darja shayad…'- Virat Kohli pulls Shubman Gill aside for brief on-field strategy chat with KL Rahul

Virat Kohli Celebrates Rohit Sharma’s Ton With Brotherly Joy:

Rohit Sharma showcased flawless timing from the very first ball in the run chase, building on his half-century from the previous ODI in Adelaide. The Indian skipper adapted beautifully to the SCG pitch, ensuring a steady flow of runs as India reached 68 in the powerplay.

He continued his dominance through the middle overs, forming a massive second-wicket partnership with Virat Kohli. As Adam Zampa came on to bowl the 33rd over, Rohit stood just four runs short of a century. After collecting two runs early in the over, he inched closer to the milestone, ready to complete yet another memorable ton.

Rohit Sharma’s powerful straight drive struck Virat Kohli at the non-striker’s end, stopping the pair from completing two runs. Unfazed, Rohit calmly ran the required singles, reaching his century with poise and determination.

Celebrating the milestone, Rohit smiled warmly at the enthusiastic SCG crowd while acknowledging their cheers. Virat Kohli greeted him with a heartfelt hug, making the moment even more special. The duo’s camaraderie and the electric atmosphere created a memorable scene for fans, highlighting both Rohit’s achievement and the bond between the two Indian cricket legends.

Hitman has RO-ared with all class in Sydney! 💯

👉 His 33rd ODI century, 50th across formats
👉 9 - Joint-most 100s in ODIs against AUS
👉 6- Most 100s by a visiting batter in ODIs in AUS#AUSvIND 👉 3rd ODI | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/0evPIuANAu pic.twitter.com/r5AtoC6u1i

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 25, 2025

Rohit Sharma notched his ninth century against Australia, equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most hundreds by an Indian against the side. His previous hundred versus Australia came in the 2020 home series at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, highlighting his consistent dominance over the Men in Yellow.

After losing the first two matches of the 3-match ODI series, India is playing the third and last match to save the team from a whitewash. But as usual, India lost the toss and was sent to field first. 

While batting first, Australia prepared very well to put up a big challenge ahead of the visitors.  Opening pair Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh started off really well and built a 61-run opening partnership. Captain Shubman Gill has tried various bowling changes and hasn’t done much. 

In this situation, experience always comes in handy, and Shubman has the leverage to take suggestions from two most senior and experienced stalwarts, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, by his side. Both of them were seen engaged on the field with bowlers, and Shubman as well. Despite leaking so many runs, still able to stop the hosts for 236 runs.

See Also: Twitter Reactions: Rohit Sharma celebrates successive fifty in AUS vs IND 3rd ODI

Shubman Gill Impresses With Clever Decisions in 3rd ODI:

Since the time Shubman Gill became captain of India, his fortune with the toss and his batting have not been up to the mark. Though with the bat, he is phenomenal in Test but in white ball cricket, he hasn’t impressed yet. 

He failed to score a half-century. In the first two ODI matches, he didn’t bat well, but in Sydney, he is hoping to do well. Shubman Gill impressed with his tactical decision on the field by going ahead in bowling with Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav instead of Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy. 

Australia started really well, but couldn’t convert it into a big one. Thanks to Kuldeep, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel for their calculative and economical bowling, and Gill’s tactical bowling changes to shift the momentum to India’s side.

Virat Kohli’s Guidance Helps Shubman in Decision-making:

Whenever Virat Kohli plays any matches, he is always seen engaged with every player. In this match as well, he was seen engaging with bowlers and other players. In between the game, he was seen calling Shubman Gill over for a discussion regarding fielding and bowling. KL Rahul also joined the conversation. After the conversation Shubman Gill instantly went with the plan and got the desired result.

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While watching this wholesome moment, one of the commentators said, “ Virat Kohli seen here talking to Shubman Gill, KL Rahul. I can see the involvement since the last few overs. He has the experience. Captain ka darja shayad nahi ho par experience hai. They may not be captains, but they have the experience. Be it Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli or KL Rahul. They can share all their knowledge, although eventually it's up to Gill whether he wants to implement it.”