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India vs Australia: Mitchell Starc Hopeful Of Playing Second Test

An optimistic Mitchell Starc on Wednesday said he was hopeful of returning to the Australian playing XI for the second Test against India, starting in New Dehi on Friday. The pace ace missed the series opener, which Australia lost by an innings an 132 runs inside three days, due to a tendon damage to his left middle finger. He arrived in India on Saturday. "There's a few boxes to tick but it's on track ... I'd like to be a little further down the road (in the recovery)," Starc told reporters.

"You Need Talent But...": Rahul Dravid On What Makes Cheteshwar Pujara Special Ahead Of 100th Test

Himself an epitome of resilience and longevity, India's head coach Rahul Dravid was all praise for senior batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who is set to complete a coveted milestone of 100 Tests during the second game against Australia, starting on Friday. Pujara, who has spent 13 years in international cricket, with 7000 plus runs and 19 hundreds under his belt, is the 13th Indian cricketer to achieve the feat. "It is a big achievement for any player. Yes, you need talent but you need lot of other things. It's a reflection of your longevity and many other things. Your fitness, your resilience, ability to handle success and failure," Dravid, who has second highest number of Test caps for India (164), said on Wednesday.

Mitchell Starc set to bolster Australia for Delhi Test against India

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc is optimistic about his chances of returning to the side for the second Test against India in New Delhi, aiming to boost a beleaguered side that lost the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur by an innings.

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli spends extra hours against spinners in the nets

Virat Kohli on Wednesday spent extra time with spinners at the nets during a practice session at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi ahead of the second Test against Australia.With the possibility of another slow turner in the second Test, which is scheduled to start from Friday, local boy Kohli is preparing himself to put his best foot forward. The extra efforts look absolutely necessary as run-scoring is going to be a struggle. Kohli came to the stadium at least half an hour before the arrival of the Indian team bus in his personal car - a gleaming jet black Porsche. He wanted additional batting time and arrived early for the session. He began with customary throw-downs and some knocking off net bowlers.Once a young fellow, bowling military medium, was pulled disdainfully off his backfoot, he asked for spinners.

Cheteshwar Pujara's 100th Test milestone is a reflection of longevity and resilience: Rahul Dravid

Cheteshwar Pujara all set for his milestone 100th match against Australia starting Friday, head coach Rahul Dravid was all praise for the senior batter, saying that the feat is the reflection of 'longevity, resilience and ability to handle success and failure'.Dravid, who himself is the epitome of resilience and longevity -- has the second highest number of Test caps for India (164) -- said that playing 100 Tests for the country is a big achievement for any player.Pujara will become the 13th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests. The 35-year-old has spent 13 years in international cricket, with 7000 plus runs and 19 hundreds under his belt."It is a big achievement for any player. Yes, you need talent but you need lot of other things. It's a reflection of your longevity and many other things. Your fitness, your resilience, ability to handle success and failure," Dravid said.

'After ages': Virat Kohli's 'nostalgic' long drive to Feroz Shah Kotla stadium

Virat Kohli had a nostalgic long drive to the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium. Back at his birthplace, Kohli took out some time to drive his way to the stadium for practice ahead of the second Test.In an Instagram story, Kohli wrote, " A long drive towards the stadium in Delhi after ages. Such a nostalgic feeling."Kohli, who now resides in Mumbai, hails from Delhi and represented the Delhi team during the younger days.

India become No.1 team across formats

The mammoth innings and 132-run win helped India dethrone the Aussies from the top spot in the longest format. Already the number one T20I side, India rose to the top spot in the ODI rankings last month when they whitewashed New Zealand 3-match series. India (115) are four rating points ahead of Australia (111) in the Test rankings and a win in the second Test, starting Friday, will not only consolidate their top spot but also aid their push for entering second consecutive World Test Championship Final.India need to win the four-match Border Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 or 3-0 to make the final.

"Shah Rukh Khan Looking Like Old Is Gold": Pakistan Star's Pathaan Reference On Question Over Age

At 41, Shoaib Malik is still going strong. On Tuesday, the former Pakistan captain scored a 34-ball 52 for Karachi Kings against the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Though his team lost the match by two runs chasing a target of 200, Malik's performance earned a lot of praise. Ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup, there was a lot of talk regarding the omission of Shoaib Malik from Pakistan's squad. Several cricketers, pointed towards his gave being the reason.

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India vs Australia: Mitchell Starc Hopeful Of Playing Second Test

"You Need Talent But...": Rahul Dravid On What Makes Cheteshwar Pujara Special Ahead Of 100th Test

Mitchell Starc set to bolster Australia for Delhi Test against India

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli spends extra hours against spinners in the nets

Cheteshwar Pujara's 100th Test milestone is a reflection of longevity and resilience: Rahul Dravid

'After ages': Virat Kohli's 'nostalgic' long drive to Feroz Shah Kotla stadium

India become No.1 team across formats

"Shah Rukh Khan Looking Like Old Is Gold": Pakistan Star's Pathaan Reference On Question Over Age