Cricket Australia has significantly upgraded the live match-day experience by expanding its Cricket Radio feature within the official CA Live app. This new initiative, powered by NRMA Insurance, will provide real-time, uninterrupted audio commentary directly to fans’ phones for major competitions, including the ongoing Australia-India men’s white-ball series, the Ashes, WBBL, and BBL.

In a major move for accessibility, the app will now offer a dedicated Hindi-language commentary feed for attendees at the men’s white-ball matches against India. Delivered by JioStar and its popular broadcasters, this feature allows fans to enjoy the action in their preferred language by simply using headphones and selecting the feed in the app’s Match Centre.

Although it may seem like this live in-stadium commentary is new for Australian fans, English cricket venues have been doing this for a while! But rather than access via an app, spectators there use a small ear-radio device to get live commentary and critical moments of the game while watching the action in front of them.

CA Live App Enhances Accessibility and Fan Engagement

Alex Lavelle, Executive General Manager, Digital, Marketing and Communications at Cricket Australia, highlighted the innovation’s role in making the sport more inclusive. “It’s part of our commitment to making cricket more accessible and inclusive for all Australians and now we’re proud to offer audio commentary, including Hindi for the first time on the Cricket Australia Live App,” Alex said.

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He added, “This innovation ensures fans can feel closer to the action and enjoy a richer live experience. Fans can access no delay cricket radio via the CA Live App for the men’s white ball series, The Ashes, BBL and WBBL.” For fans outside the stadium, live English commentary remains available nationwide through broadcast partners SEN, ABC, and Triple M. To access the in-stadium Cricket Radio, users need to download the CA Live App, enable location services, and log in with a free Cricket Plus account.

Shreyas Iyer made a heroic half-century in the second ODI between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval on Thursday, October 23. The right-handed batsman contributed significantly to settling the Indian innings by adding a vital 118-run partnership off 136 balls for the third wicket with Rohit Sharma. Their association followed early losses when Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli were sent packing in the seventh over by Xavier Bartlett. Due to their consistent effort, India was able to register a fighting score of 264/9 in the first innings.

In spite of India's solid comeback, Australia chased the score in 46.2 overs with two wickets remaining. Iyer's calm innings was one of the few positives for India on an otherwise challenging day. His condition-sensing ability to play with patience was enjoyed by supporters as well as pundits.

Talking after the game, Shreyas revealed his new batting stance, which has been a subject of debate among cricket fans. The Mumbai batter revealed that he wanted to return to a more upright stance to help him handle extra bounce on certain pitches.

Shreyas Iyer Explains His Upright Stance and Key Partnership with Rohit Sharma

“Well, this technique which I've got lately, it's not that I've changed over the time, but since last year, I wanted to have an upright stance where the bounce is a little bit more than expected. And based on that, I worked with my coach and we developed this new technique and it was kind of suiting me pretty well. And the way I grew up playing, it was very much that I predominantly had an upright stance,” Iyer said at the post-match press conference.

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He further added, “And I just was like, let's go back to my old technique and see how it paces up. So yeah, I backed myself and then from there on, I started in the domestic. And then till now, I've been continuing with the same stance.” Speaking about his partnership with Rohit, he said it was crucial to steady the innings against Josh Hazlewood’s fiery spell. “It wasn’t an easy wicket to bat on, especially at the start, so we decided to rotate the strike and build momentum. Even in Mumbai, on red-soil wickets where there’s extra bounce, this stance helps. You’ve got to keep changing depending on the pitch, and right now, I feel I can adapt anywhere.”

Rohit Sharma found his touch in one-day cricket again in the second India-Australia ODI at the Adelaide Oval. Indian captain Rohit scored a serene and elegant knock of 73 runs from 97 balls, which helped his team come back from an early wicket fall. His innings was reminiscent of his signature style steady early on, then forceful with his signature pull shots and elegant sixes.

Though Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill departed soon, Rohit appeared as confident and calm a player as one could ask for at the crease. Each time he hit a decent-looking shot, the in-charge Adelaide crowd went into ecstasies. The fans were treated to a classic Rohit Sharma show as he orchestrated India's innings with patience and composure. His placement and timing demonstrated that the "Hitman" was back in form.

The stands filled with Indian fans chanting, "Mumbai cha Raja," and waved flags in honor of their hero. One could see Rohit's vast popularity in Australia. There is no question he is a world star. His calm leadership, with his smiling, playful presence, made the night a special occasion for everyone in the stadium.

Rohit Sharma's Sweet Moment with Young Fan Goes Viral

After the game, Rohit Sharma proved why fans love him, not only for his batting but also because he is kind. On leaving the stadium, he went about greeting fans with a smile and accepting gifts from them. In one clip, which went viral, Rohit hugged a young girl and clicked photos with her and her sisters. The adorable moment won hearts online, as the kids looked thrilled to meet their idol.

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Craze for Rohit Sharma at Adelaide Airport.🔥

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— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) October 24, 2025

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Yet another fan gifted Rohit a hand-taken collage, which he accepted gleefully before taking some more selfies with the audience. Now, as the series moves to Sydney, Rohit will aim to continue his good form at a ground where he averages 66.60. His last knock there was a brilliant 133, and fans hope for another big innings in the final ODI on October 25.

Tilak Varma has developed into one of the most talented young batters in Indian cricket, but he once felt butterflies in his stomach when he met his idol, Rohit Sharma. The left-handed batter from Hyderabad spoke about his first meeting with his idol and how exciting the experience was.

Speaking on Breakfast with Champions, Tilak took the fans back to the 2022 IPL season - his first year playing for Mumbai Indians. He recalled that during the COVID-hit season the team was staying at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai and he was excited to meet Rohit.

"It happened in 2022 during COVID. We were at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai. I was sitting there waiting to meet him, and Rohit did not show up for the first two days. On the third day, I saw him everyday at the morning breakfast area with his family. I took some juice and just sat there in one corner to see him," shared Tilak with a laugh.

Tilak Varma remembers the first time he met Rohit Sharma

The young batter admitted he was way too shy to approach Rohit directly. "I wanted to speak to him but I was scared. Afterwards, one of the media guys told him about it, and he called me to his room. We just chatted for a long time,” he added.

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Tilak Varma talked about his first meeting with Rohit Sharma and how he developed a strong bond with Rohit and his family.🥹❤️

The bond between him and Sammy.🩵 pic.twitter.com/9sefVHqi0l

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) October 23, 2025

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That interaction held a special place in the young player’s mind, and he has since become a key member of MI’s middle order. He has played 54 IPL matches, in which he has scored 1,499 runs at an average of 37.47 and a strike rate of 144.41.

Tilak also reminisced about his very first game at Wankhede Stadium against the Chennai Super Kings where he witnessed a sea of yellow that once greeted MS Dhoni. “When Mahi bhai, comes, people remove their blue jerseys and wear yellow. When he is out, blue comes back again,” he stated with a smile.

From a starstruck boy waiting to finally meet his idol to an automatic selection in MI’s playing XI, Tilak Varma’s journey encapsulates the wishes and emotions of every young cricketer who dares to be brave and dream big.

Virat Kohli, one of India's best-ever batters, is having a rare lean patch. In the current ODI series against Australia, Kohli was dismissed for a duck in back-to-back matches in Perth and Adelaide. In fact, this is the first time in his entire international career Kohli has recorded back-to-back ducks at the international level, which has shocked many fans and analysts alike.

Although Kohli has gone through poor form before, his drop in form during the 2022 IPL season provides a view into a similar run of form. Kohli gave up the captaincy at the end of the 2021 season and had to play purely as a batter for RCB. In 16 matches played in the 2022 season, Kohli managed just 341 runs, averaging 22.73 at a strike rate of 115.99. In that season, Kohli recorded three golden ducks, two of which came in back-to-back matches, but in his illustrious career the two matches were a brief blip.

Kohli’s Rare Lean Patch: IPL Struggles to ODI Ducks Against Australia

The first of those IPL ducks came against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), hwas caught at point off Dushmantha Chameera. The next game, he was dismissed by Marco Jansen as RCB had been bowled out for just 68 runs. Kohli's third duck of the season came against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the reverse fixture. In hindsight, he went on the RCB Insider and quipped, "First-ball ducks. After the second one I actually understood how it feels to be helpless. It has never happened to me in my career... now that I have seen everything. It has been a long time and I am now seeing everything in this game."

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Since that IPL incident, Kohli has enjoyed a streak of three seasons without a duck, so a pair of consecutive ODI failures against Australia in 2025 would mark a major shift for virat. Kohli's slump does not minimize all that he is and has done. Kohli is still one of the most feared batters in world cricket: fans should expect him to return to form soon, continuing to reset the benchmarks in international cricket.

When a player experiences a rough patch, it is not the first or the last, but with Kohli's experience, it is likely that it will not be too long before he returns to form. The cricketing world will be watching closely to see if he can put this double failure behind him and affirm his place among modern greats.

Veteran Indian opener Rohit Sharma has rewritten the record books once again, claiming a historic benchmark during the second ODI against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. The 38-year-old is now the first Indian batter to accumulate 1000 ODI runs against Australia, on Australian shores, cementing his spot as one of the modern greats.

Rohit entered the game needing just two runs to reach the milestone and did so with his very first boundary of the innings. With this accomplishment, Rohit wrote another gleaming testament to his illustrious ODI career, continuing to showcase his class in conditions away from home.

Surpassed Sourav Ganguly's Number

Earlier in the innings, Rohit broke Sourav Ganguly's record of 9,146 runs, making him India's second-highest run-scorer as an ODI opener, and fifth in the overall history of the country. Of the 54 openers who have surpassed the 3000-run mark in ODIs, Rohit remains the only one with an average exceeding 50, affirming the type of consistency and dominance he has shown at the top.

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Rohit’s One-day International Record in Australia

Rohit has not recently found success Down Under. He has always shown an ability to adjust well to Australian conditions while playing against pace and bounce, and produce against high-quality bowling attacks. He is one of India's steadiest performers abroad. In 20 ODIs played on the territory, he has now cracked the 1000-run mark, including four 100s and two 50s, more than any other Indian batter has.

Eyes on Another World Record

Rohit is also on the verge to break another history making record. The right-handed batter currently has 344 sixes in ODI cricket, just seven short of 351 held by Pakistan legend, Shahid Afridi - the most in the history of ODI cricket. Given that there are still two matches to play in the series, Rohit has a real chance to break Afridi’s record and become the all-time leader in sixes across all ODI matches.

As India try to level the series after losing the first ODI, Rohit’s form and experience will be vital. After making history in Adelaide, the captain of the Indian team will now be looking to turn his history making effort into a match-winning one for his team.

In a recent video by The Fast Bowling Cartel on YouTube, Australian cricket legends Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming shared their picks for the top five Indian ODI fast bowlers. Their selections sparked lively discussions among fans, highlighting both India’s current stars and iconic figures from the past.

Glenn McGrath’s Picks

Glenn McGrath, widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, placed Jasprit Bumrah at the top. He praised Bumrah’s unorthodox action, lethal accuracy, and ability to deliver under pressure. McGrath’s full list:

Jason Gillespie’s Picks

Jason Gillespie echoed McGrath’s admiration for Bumrah, calling him a game-changer for India. He also highlighted Shami’s wicket-taking prowess and appreciated Agarkar and Srinath for their contributions to India’s pace evolution.

Damien Fleming’s Picks

Damien Fleming also ranked Bumrah as number one and called Kapil Dev “a trailblazer for Indian fast bowling.” Fleming gave Srinath the third spot for his dominance in the 1990s and included Zaheer Khan for his swing and role in India’s 2011 World Cup triumph.

Analysis and Fan Reactions

All three legends unanimously ranked Jasprit Bumrah at the top, reflecting his unique bowling action and clutch performances. Kapil Dev consistently featured near the top, underscoring his legendary status. Mohammed Shami’s inclusion in all lists highlights his impact in contemporary cricket.

Fans were intrigued by the choices of Ajit Agarkar over Zaheer in two lists, sparking debates on social media. Meanwhile, Srinath’s presence in multiple lists serves as a reminder of India’s pace-bowling foundations in the 1990s.

This discussion celebrates India’s rich fast-bowling legacy, from Kapil Dev’s era to Bumrah’s current dominance, showcasing the rise of Indian pacers as a global force.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed disappointment over Sarfaraz Khan being left out of India’s Test squad for the upcoming home series against South Africa. The right-handed batter, who has been performing consistently in domestic cricket and has worked on his fitness, was surprisingly omitted when the squad was announced.

Speaking on his show Ash ki Baat, Ashwin said, “I cannot find an answer to Sarfaraz Khan’s non-selection. I am very sad and sorry for him. He has reduced his weight, has scored runs. I really feel sorry for him. This sort of non-selection leads him to think that he has been seen enough and is not wanted. Where will he perform? The doors have been shut.”

The spin legend also highlighted broader concerns regarding India’s selection policy. He pointed out how Sai Sudharsan, who has had a stellar IPL season, was picked ahead of Abhimanyu Easwaran, despite Easwaran’s strong performances in first-class cricket. Susharsan scored 759 runs in IPL 2025 and has already played five Tests, whereas Easwaran has amassed 8,025 runs with 27 hundreds in 106 first-class matches, yet is still waiting for his Test debut.

Ashwin highlights IPL vs domestic dilemma, advises Easwaran to use T20s for India call-up

“IPL has a lot of advantages and disadvantages. See the case of Sai Sudharsan. A fabulous player, but how did he leapfrog Abhimanyu Easwaran? Performance in a tournament for 2-3 months has overshadowed the performance Easwaran has put in over the first-class season. Rewarding domestic performers is always up to the selectors. This is happening only because that player has done well in the IPL,” Ashwin said.

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Building on this, Ashwin advised Easwaran to consider T20 cricket as a route to India selection. “If I was Easwaran, I would tell him to somehow find a way to play the T20 format and score 400 runs in an IPL season so that he can also come in. It is a sad state. Some stalwarts of red-ball cricket do not get enough recognition,” he added.

Easwaran, a right-handed batter, has played 34 T20s, scoring 976 runs at an average of 37.53 with a strike rate of 128.59, including one century and five half-centuries. However, he last featured in T20 cricket in 2023 and has not played in the IPL since then, focusing mainly on List-A and first-class formats.

Ashwin’s comments have sparked debate over balancing domestic cricket performance with IPL success when selecting players for India’s red-ball squad.

Former India captain Virat Kohli looked in sublime touch during India’s practice session ahead of the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide, scheduled for Thursday, October 23. After a rare failure in the series opener in Perth, where he was dismissed for a duck by Mitchell Starc, Kohli spent extended time in the nets fine-tuning his technique, particularly focusing on playing on the front foot and timing through the off side.

This marks Kohli’s first international assignment since leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden IPL title earlier this year. Having retired from T20Is and Test cricket, the veteran batter now plays exclusively in ODIs and has been a vital presence in India’s setup. The ongoing series also comes after India’s Champions Trophy triumph earlier in 2025, adding further motivation for the side to continue their winning form.

Kohli’s track record in Adelaide offers plenty of encouragement for Indian fans. In four ODI innings at the venue, he has scored 244 runs at an impressive average of 61. Across all formats, he has piled up 975 runs at the ground, with five centuries and four fifties to his name. A strong innings in the upcoming game could see him surpass Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history. Kohli currently sits on 14,181 runs, just 54 shy of the Sri Lankan legend’s tally of 14,234.

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Virat Kohli looking in great touch the day before the 2nd ODI!@rohitjuglan #ViratKohli #AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/YlB4bNwNri

— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) October 22, 2025

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Gavaskar backs Kohli and Rohit to bounce back on familiar Adelaide surface

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar also came out in support of Kohli and Rohit Sharma following their low scores in Perth. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Gavaskar noted that the pitch in the opening ODI was among the bounciest in Australia, which made stroke-making difficult for players returning from a short international break.

“India are still a very strong team. They have won the Champions Trophy recently, and I won’t be surprised if Rohit and Kohli score big in the next two games,” Gavaskar said. With Kohli eyeing a personal milestone and India aiming to level the series, all eyes will be on the Adelaide Oval as the Men in Blue look to bounce back strongly against Australia.

The second ODI between Australia and India will be held on October 23 at the legendary Adelaide Oval. Team India, who were disappointing in the previous match, will be looking to make a strong comeback and address their batting problem before the decisive game. The Men in Blue will hope to provide an improved all-round performance to keep the three-match series alive.

The fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action as the star pair prepares to take on Australia again. The series was one of the most awaited encounters this year, and it saw Kohli and Rohit return to international cricket after a break of eight months. The return of the star pair in Perth, though, didn't go according to expectations and left fans disheartened following India's dismal batting display.

Even after the initial ODI setback, the fans are full of enthusiasm. The Adelaide Oval is officially sold out for the second game, showing the strong support Indian cricket continues to enjoy in Australia. For many fans, the chance to see Kohli play at one of his most successful venues was too good to miss. The upcoming match is now a must-win clash for India to level the series.

Kohli and Rohit Aim to Bounce Back in Adelaide

“The tickets for the Men’s ODI between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval are now sold out. The match is the second of a three-game ODI series, with Australia claiming a seven-wicket win in the first ODI in Perth. The Men’s ODI in Adelaide begins at 2 pm local time,” said a media release by Cricket Australia.

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The legendary pair of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have returned to the ODI format after an eight-month gap. In the first match, Kohli was dismissed for a duck, while Rohit managed only eight runs, but both will be determined to turn things around in Adelaide. With the World Cup 2027 in mind, the series holds great importance for India’s future planning. The Men in Blue last won an ODI series in Australia back in 2018 under Kohli’s captaincy, and they’ll be keen to repeat that success once again.