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'Kit Ready, Waiting For...': BCCI Official's Huge Update On Mohammed Shami's BGT Participation

The wait and suspense over Mohammed Shami's participation in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia continues. The pacer missed around a year of action due to injury before making his comeback through domestic cricket. Shami is now awaiting his India comeback which might come during the ongoing tour Down Under. What has kept things unclear so far is Shami's fitness status, which is being closely monitored by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Virat Kohli Left Fuming After Controversial DRS Call Saves Mitchell Marsh. Tells Umpire "KL Rahul's Was Same..."

Star batter Virat Kohli confronted on-field umpire Richard Illingworth after Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was controversially given not out, following India's DRS appeal for an LBW. Illingworth had initially given Marsh not out after Ravichandran Ashwin's delivery hit him on the pad. Third umpire Richard Kettleborough said he couldn't find conclusive evidence to overturn Illingworth's on-field call, despite the replays suggesting otherwise. Kohli was visibly miffed at the decision and he made sure to let his disappointment known to Illingworth.

Sunil Gavaskar Defends Rohit Sharma's 'Selfless' Act, But Ricky Ponting Warns "For The Rest Of His Career..."

Legendary cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ricky Ponting had an intense discussion about India captain Rohit Sharma's batting order in the 1st innings of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Rohit, who missed the series opener in Perth, dropped himself to no. 6 in the batting order to accomodate KL Rahul at the top of the order. Rahul put on an impressive show in the first Test, helping India thrash Australia by 295 runs. As a result, Rohit sacrificed his position to allow Rahul in continuing as an opener.

On Mitchell Starc Dismissing India Veteran, Australia Great's "Ball Of The Century" Verdict

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc was at his absolute best during India's first innings in the ongoing second Test in Adelaide. Starc registered his career-best figures of 6/48 as Australia bowled India out for 180 after the visitors had opted to bat. According to former Australia batter Mark Waugh, Starc bowled the "ball of the century" when he dismissed Ravichandran Ashwin. The India veteran played a handy cameo before Starc trapped him plumb in front of the stumps with a sharp in-swinging delivery in the 39th over.

Mohammed Shami Fitness Clearance Now "Formality", To Play Border-Gavaskar Series vs Australia From...

Senior India speedster Mohammed Shami is set to compete in the last two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia with his playing kit already headed Down Under and the fitness clearance from the NCA's medical team being a "matter of formality". While the Brisbane Test (from December 14) could be touch and go for the Bengal veteran, it is a foregone conclusion that he will be seen in Melbourne on Boxing Day (December 26) in the fourth Test. A source close to the cricketer said that the NCA "fitness certificate" will come very soon.

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Breathes Fire, Stump Mic Catches India Star's Brutal Sledging. Watch

Virat Kohli was all chirpy on the second day of the 2nd Test against Australia in Adelaide on Saturday. He was actively involved as India played mind games with Australia. First, he protested heavily when one DRS call went against India, then showed the 'shut up' sign to the spectators. He even sledged Australia batter Nathan McSweeney as it was caught on the stump mic. "He's got no no clue, Jas," Kohli said, after a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah stunned the Australia youngster.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Falter As India Totter To 128/5, Trail Australia By 29 Runs On Day 2

India tottered to 128 for 5 in their second innings, still trailing Australia by 29 runs at stumps on day two of the pink ball Test in Adelaide on Saturday. The pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Pat Cummins ripped through the Indian top order to put Australia in the drivers seat after Travis Head (140) and Marnus Labuschagne (64) helped the hosts take a sizeable 157-run first-innings lead. The Indian batters struggled to find answers as the Australia quicks sizzled with the pink ball under the lights. The hosts had dismissed half the Indian team by the 21st over.

Schoolboy Gout Gout breaks 56-year-old Australian 200m record

Teenage sensation Gout Gout ran the 200 metres in 20.04 seconds at the Australian schools championships in Brisbane on Saturday to break the national record Peter Norman set at the 1968 Olympics.

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'Kit Ready, Waiting For...': BCCI Official's Huge Update On Mohammed Shami's BGT Participation

Virat Kohli Left Fuming After Controversial DRS Call Saves Mitchell Marsh. Tells Umpire "KL Rahul's Was Same..."

Sunil Gavaskar Defends Rohit Sharma's 'Selfless' Act, But Ricky Ponting Warns "For The Rest Of His Career..."

On Mitchell Starc Dismissing India Veteran, Australia Great's "Ball Of The Century" Verdict

Mohammed Shami Fitness Clearance Now "Formality", To Play Border-Gavaskar Series vs Australia From...

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Breathes Fire, Stump Mic Catches India Star's Brutal Sledging. Watch

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Falter As India Totter To 128/5, Trail Australia By 29 Runs On Day 2

Schoolboy Gout Gout breaks 56-year-old Australian 200m record