Mon Nov 25 04:37:09 UTC 2024: ## IPL Auction, India-Australia Test, and More: A Day in Cricket News
**Bengaluru, India (November 23, 2023)** – A flurry of cricket news dominated headlines today, encompassing the upcoming IPL mega-auction, the thrilling India-Australia Test match, and other noteworthy events.
The IPL mega-auction is set to commence tomorrow, November 24th, with 84 players up for grabs. The BCCI has released the final terms and conditions. Several teams, including Rajasthan Royals, have already retained key players, indicating their strategies for the auction. Rajasthan Royals’ video shows former India coach Rahul Dravid, currently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, keenly following the India-Australia Test match in Perth, while strategizing for the auction.
Meanwhile, the first day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s first Test saw a dramatic turn of events. India, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, was bowled out for a paltry 150. However, Australia’s response was equally shaky, losing 7 wickets for 67 runs. Mohammed Siraj was a standout performer, taking a crucial wicket of Marnus Labuschagne. India’s stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, ended the day with a 5-wicket haul. Debutant Harshit Rana also impressed with 3 wickets. India leads by 46 runs.
In other news, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record-breaking century in Australia has been lauded, with many hailing him as the “new king”. Other highlights include news on Kiran Raj’s upcoming Kannada film and details about Mallika Sagar’s age and profile. A Delhi-based competition for a young cricketer resembling Virat Kohli was also reported.
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