NEW DELHI: The second Test between India and Australia got underway with Indian captain Rohit Sharma winning the toss and opting to bat at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.
India lead the series coming into the pink-ball Test with an emphatic 295-run victory in the first Test in Perth.
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The Australian cricketers took the field are wearing black armbands to remember Phillip Hughes (10-year anniversary) and Ian Redpath (passed away on December 1.
Phillip Hughes was an Australian cricketer whose career and life tragically ended too soon.
1-0 up, India will start the second Test vs Australia with a lot of confidence
On November 25, 2014, while playing a Sheffield Shield match for South Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Hughes was struck on the neck by a bouncer bowled by Sean Abbott .
The ball hit an unprotected area, causing a vertebral artery dissection that led to a brain hemorrhage. He collapsed on the field and passed away two days later, on November 27, 2014, just days before his 26th birthday.
Hughes’ untimely death had a profound impact on the cricketing world, leading to increased safety measures, such as the development of neck guards for helmets.
His jersey number, 63, became iconic as he was batting on 63 when the incident occurred. Cricketing tributes worldwide used the hashtag #63NotOut in his memory.
The Phillip Hughes Medal was introduced by Cricket New South Wales to honor his legacy.
Hughes is remembered not only for his immense talent but also for his humility, warmth, and contributions to Australian cricket.
Ian Ritchie Redpath was an integral part of Australia’s Test team during the 1960s and 1970s and was known for his solid and dependable batting.
Redpath remains a respected figure in Australian cricket, remembered for his work ethic and commitment to the sport during a highly competitive era.
