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Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli Set To Play 200th International Match On Home Soil

When India takes to the field against Australia during the third Test at Indore, it will be a special occasion for hosts' star batter Virat Kohli, who will be playing his 200th international match at home. India will square off against Australia at Indore from Wednesday onwards. India is 2-0 up in the four-match series which has seen the Indian spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel being the brightest stars for the hosts. Virat has been a pillar of India's home domination ever since he hit the international cricket scene in 2008.

On 'Five Test Centres' Idea, Rohit Sharma Differs With Virat Kohli. Gives This Reason

India captain Rohit Sharma feels that Test cricket should be played in maximum venues across the country as he indirectly refuted to the suggestion made by his predecessor, Virat Kohli. In 2019, Kohli had suggested that Test cricket should be limited to five major centres, citing the example of Australia. However, Kohli's comments had re-surfaced after the upcoming third Test between India and Australia had to be shifted from Dharamshala to Indore, due inappropriate ground conditions at the HPCA Stadium.

Rohit Sharma Hints At Using Green Pitch In 4th Test vs Australia For WTC Final Preparations

Ahead of his side's third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, India skipper Rohit Sharma hinted that his side could request for a green pitch for the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad so as to prepare for the final of the ICC World Test Championship in England's pace friendly conditions, if they go up 3-0 in the series and seal their spot in the summit clash to determine the best team in the longer format. India and Australia will lock horns in the Third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium from March 1 onwards.

"Don't Need Three Spinners: Ex-Australia Star Ahead Of 3rd Test vs India

Former Australian pacer Michael Kasprowicz wants his side to play to its strengths and go for a three-pronged pace attack in Mitchell Starc, Cameron Green and Scott Boland for the third Test against India at Indore beginning on Wednesday. Australia had gone into the second Test in New Delhi with just one pacer in skipper Pat Cummins and three specialist spinners and still lost the match by six wickets to concede a series-retaining 0-2 lead to India.

"Mum Loved Watching...": Pat Cummins 'Amazed' By England's Barmy Army's Gesture For Ailing Mother

Australia captain Pat Cummins had confirmed last week that he will not be returning India for the third Test against the hosts, starting from March 1 in Indore. Cummins, who had flown to Sydney after India's win in the second Test, had revealed that his mother, Maria, had entered palliative care. Since then, cricket fans have flooded social media with heartfelt posts for Cummins and his mother. On Saturday, England's Barmy Army posted a heartwarming video where a rendition of the song, ' Maria' from the movie, West Side Story was played in support of Cummins' mother Maria.

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen To Spearhead India's Challenge In Women's World Boxing Championship

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead India's challenge at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2023 in New Delhi. The tournament will be held from March 15 to 26 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. Tokyo bronze medallist, Borgohain (75kg) has two world championships bronze medals so far and will join several Olympic medallists from other countries in search of glory.

Wickets Are Not Unplayable, You Just Need To Trust Your Defence: K S Bharat

The wickets so far in the Border-Gavaskar trophy have not been unplayable but require the batters to trust their defence, said India wicketkeeper K S Bharat on Monday. Having been part of the Test side for past 12 months, Bharat finally got to make his debut in the ongoing series with Rishabh Pant recovering from the injuries he sustained during a car accident in December. Bharat was impressive behind the stumps in the first two Tests and played a morale- boosting knock in India's chase of 115 in Delhi.

"You Will Get Flak...": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Take On KL Rahul's Poor Run OF Form

It will be difficult for KL Rahul to avoid scathing criticism for his protracted poor run because of the enormous expectations attached with the job, especially when past cricketers have set high standards, says former India skipper Sourav Ganguly. Stripped of vice captaincy, Rahul hasn't crossed 25-run mark in his last 10 Test knocks. An average of less than 35 in 47 Tests isn't an actual realisation of his real potential.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli Set To Play 200th International Match On Home Soil

On 'Five Test Centres' Idea, Rohit Sharma Differs With Virat Kohli. Gives This Reason

Rohit Sharma Hints At Using Green Pitch In 4th Test vs Australia For WTC Final Preparations

"Don't Need Three Spinners: Ex-Australia Star Ahead Of 3rd Test vs India

"Mum Loved Watching...": Pat Cummins 'Amazed' By England's Barmy Army's Gesture For Ailing Mother

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen To Spearhead India's Challenge In Women's World Boxing Championship

Wickets Are Not Unplayable, You Just Need To Trust Your Defence: K S Bharat

"You Will Get Flak...": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Take On KL Rahul's Poor Run OF Form