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India fined for slow over-rate during first ODI against Australia

• Team India’s tour of Australia started on a poor note on Friday as they lost the first ODI by 66 runs.
• On-field umpires Rod Tucker and Sam Nogajski, TV umpire Paul Reiffel and fourth umpire Gerard Abood levelled the charge.
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In Virat Kohli’s absence, Ajinkya Rahane should bat at number four, says Sanjay Manjrekar

• Kohli, not being there, is expected to be a huge blow for the Indian team as per a number of experts and pundits.
• The veteran also put forth Rahane’s impressive numbers in the longest format to back his comments on the batter’s promotion up the order.
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Michael Holding emphasises the importance of MS Dhoni after India’s loss to Australia

• India lost to Australia by 66 runs while chasing an improbable 375 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
• The Men in Blue did manage to cross the 300-run mark but they rarely looked in contention to chase down the big total.
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I don’t have a problem with Ravindra Jadeja, I have a problem with his kind of players in white-ball cricket: Sanjay Manjrekar

• Despite that, Manjrekar is not one of those who is scared of coming into the line of fire and has continued to voice his opinion without the fear of being hurled at.
• Currently, Sanjay Manjrekar is a part of the commentary panel in place for the ongoing series between India and Australia.
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‘Perhaps Virat Kohli himself might have to bowl’ – Tom Moody on India’s sixth bowling option

• Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody believes India needs to find an option for their sixth bowler in the ongoing series against Australia.
• Australia posted an imposing total of 374 for 6 after Aaron Finch won the toss and decided to bat first. In reply, India scored 308 for 8.
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Cheteshwar Pujara shares hilarious video of Ravi Ashwin imitating him during his workout sessions

• The jumbo Indian squad is in Australia currently, preparing for their mega-series planned ahead.
• The ODI series kicked off yesterday in Sydney, and India had to see the face of loss by 66 runs.
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