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"Had To Fight His Way Into The Team": Dinesh Karthik Lauds Star India Batter

India batter Shreyas Iyer has been in fine form, winning the Man of the Series award in the recently-concluded T20I series against Sri Lanka. During the series, Shreyas, who came to bat no. 3 in all the matches, notched up 203 runs as India pulled off a clean sweep over the visitors. India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik was in awe of Shreyas recent exploits, saying that the batter has had to fight his way back into the team, having picked up a shoulder injury which halted his progress last season.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Spectators To Be Allowed For Virat Kohli's 100th Test Match At Mohali

The first Test between India and Sri Lanka, which will be superstar batter Virat Kohli's landmark 100th match, beginning on Friday will be played in front of spectators, reversing an earlier decision to play the game behind closed doors. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said in a statement on Tuesday that cricket fans will be able to witness the historic moment of Kohli playing his 100th Test match. "The first Test between India and Sri Lanka to be played at the Punjab Cricket Stadium in Mohali will not be held behind closed doors," Shah said in the statement.

Ashwin is shaping up well, looking comfortable in training: Bumrah

Ravichandran Ashwin, who has been recovering from an unspecified injury he suffered in January, is shaping up well and looking "comfortable during training" ahead of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah said on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Ashwin missed the recent white-ball series against West Indies at home as well as the three-match T20I contest against visiting Sri Lanka due to the injury. "The test team had already come before and they were practising, he (Ashwin) is shaping up well and I don't know, I am not aware that there are any complaints," Bumrah said at the virtual press conference ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka beginning here from Friday.

Virat Kohli, India Teammates Gear Up For Sri Lanka Test Series. See Pics

With the Indian cricket team set to begin their two-match Test series vs Sri Lanka on March 4, the BCCI took to social media to give fans a sneak peek into the home side's preparations. Sri Lanka's tour of India began with a three-match T20I series which the hosts won 3-0. Taking to Twitter, the BCCI posted photos from training and captioned it as, "T20Is Preps begin for the Tests #TeamIndia | #INDvSL | @Paytm".

India vs Sri Lanka: Jasprit Bumrah Explains How Team India Can Make Virat Kohli's 100th Test Special

He made his Test debut under Virat Kohli and as the superstar-batter gears up for his 100th outing in the format, Indian pace spearhead and current vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah said the landmark game is a reflection of his former skipper's dedication towards the game. Kohli's 100th Test would be against Sri Lanka beginning here on March 4. Bumrah made his Test debut under Kohli's leadership in 2018.

100th Test another feather in Virat Kohli's cap: Jasprit Bumrah

Virat Kohli and as the superstar-batter gears up for his 100th outing in the format, Indian pace spearhead and current vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah said the landmark game is a reflection of his former skipper's dedication towards the game. Kohli's 100th Test would be against Sri Lanka beginning here on March 4. Bumrah made his Test debut under Kohli's leadership in 2018. "It is always a special achievement for a player. You know it is a testimony to his hard-work, dedication," Bumrah said in an online press conference here.

"Feeling Incredibly Safe In Pakistan": Australia's Steve Smith Ahead of 1st Test

Australia batter Steve Smith on Tuesday said that the players "feel safe" in Pakistan despite his teammate Ashton Agar receiving an online threat after landing in the sub-continent nation. The death threat, sent to the Agar's partner on social media, was immediately reported to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA). The officials, however, dismissed the threat as it was generated from an unverified source. "There are extensive security plans in place for this type of social media activity, which, in this case, is not considered a risk," CA had said in an official statement.

Pakistan vs Australia: Fit-Again Steve Smith Looking To Replicate Ashes Heroics In Pakistan

Star Australian batsman Steve Smith said Tuesday he was "feeling good" after recovering from concussion and hopes to replicate his big scoring from the Ashes during Australia's tour of Pakistan, their first in 24 years. The 32-year-old fell heavily and banged his head attempting a boundary catch in the second Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in Sydney last month, ruling him out of the rest of that series. Smith, who is expected to be a batting mainstay for the tourists in the three-match Test series starting in Rawalpindi Friday, said he is looking forward to some big scores.

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"Had To Fight His Way Into The Team": Dinesh Karthik Lauds Star India Batter

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Spectators To Be Allowed For Virat Kohli's 100th Test Match At Mohali

Ashwin is shaping up well, looking comfortable in training: Bumrah

Virat Kohli, India Teammates Gear Up For Sri Lanka Test Series. See Pics

India vs Sri Lanka: Jasprit Bumrah Explains How Team India Can Make Virat Kohli's 100th Test Special

100th Test another feather in Virat Kohli's cap: Jasprit Bumrah

"Feeling Incredibly Safe In Pakistan": Australia's Steve Smith Ahead of 1st Test

Pakistan vs Australia: Fit-Again Steve Smith Looking To Replicate Ashes Heroics In Pakistan