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Explained: The No-Ball, Wide-Ball Confusion In Mohammed Shami's 2nd Over Of Delhi Test

Early into the second Test between India and Australia in New Delhi, lost a little bit of control on the ball as he bowled a wayward delivery in the third over. It was only the first ball of the over, with David Warner facing the India pacer. The ball pitched outside the wide line but interestingly, the umpire called it a no-ball. The decision left a few baffled, but later, a clarification was issued by the commentators on-air, explaining why it wasn't called a wide delivery.

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara Gets Guard Of Honour From Teammates On 100th Test

On a 'milestone occasion', Cheteshwar Pujara earned a much-deserved Guard of Honour from his India teammates as he walked onto the Arun Jaitley Stadium, wearing India's Test jersey for the 100th match. Skipper Rohit Sharma had a big smile on his face as the entire Indian team clapped for Pujara and honoured him on his historic occasion. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also shared a video of Pujara getting the Guard of Honour on social media.

"Can Do Thumbs Up Together": Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Trolled By Former India Star

Australia couldn't hit the ground running in the opening Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India in Nagpur, losing the match by an innings and 132 runs. There were huge expectations from the likes of Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and others but the star batters couldn't step up to the task and deliver. In fact, Smith had even faced the wrath of Australia legend Allan Border for his on-field gestures during the Nagpur Test. As Smith and Labuschagne gear up for the second Test in Delhi, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad trolled them in epic fashion.

After Nagpur Humiliation, Australia Issued 'Anil Kumble Warning' By Ex India Batter For Delhi Test

After registering a marvelous win in the first Test, Team India is all set to face Australia in the second Test of the four-match series in Delhi from Friday. The Rohit Sharma-led side completely dominated the visitors as they claimed a win by an innings and 132 runs. As both the teams are now gearing up for the second match, which will be played at the Arun Jaitely Stadium, former India batter Ajay Jadeja has warned the Pat Cummins-led side that at the same venue, the legendary Anil Kumble took a 10-wicket haul against Pakistan in 1999.

"Need To Hit India Hard...": Ravi Shastri's Advice To 'Timid' Australia Ahead Of Second Test

Australia were in for a rude shock in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India as they lost the match by innings and 132 runs. What was even more surprising was that the world No. 1 Australia lost the match in less than three days of play. Australia were bowled out for 91 in one session in the first Test. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith showed some fight in an otherwise dismal batting display. Australia are expected to make changes from the Nagpur drubbing, with spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, returning fast bowler Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Cameron Green fighting for a place in the side.

"He's The Best": Ex-India Cricketer Showers Massive Praise On Ravindra Jadeja

Former Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta showered praises on Ravindra Jadeja and went on to call him the best all-rounder in all formats of the sport. Jadeja made a brilliant comeback from injury to guide India to victory over Australia in the first Test encounter in Nagpur. Jadeja took a five-wicket haul in the first innings and followed it up with a gritty half century on a pitch that assisted the spinners. Dasgupta said that Jadeja has recovered brilliantly from his injury hiatus and he impressed both experts and fans with his all-round performance against the Aussies.

"Must Have Been Crook Or Injured...": Australia Great's Strong Quotes On Batter's Exclusion Against India

Legendary Australian cricketer Allan Border is still at pains to understand why middle-order batter Travis Head was excluded from the side that suffered an innings and 132-run defeat against India in the opening Test at Nagpur. Head has been in sublime form since the 2021/22 Ashes series, where he was adjudged Player of the Series after Australia won the five-Test series 4-0. He was the joint second-highest run-getter during the three-Test series at home against South Africa recently, which Australia won 2-0.

"Idlers Sitting In Front Of Computer...": Ravindra Jadeja Shuts Down Trolls Ahead Of Second Test Against Australia

Ravindra Jadeja made a brilliant comeback into the Indian Test side in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Nagpur. The left-arm spin allrounder took seven wickets in the match and scored a half-century also. The performance earned him 'Player of the match' Trophy. As world no. 2 India take on world No. 1 yet again in the second Test starting on Friday, Jadeja's role will be crucial as the Rohit Sharma-led side chases a berth in the World Test Championship final.

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Explained: The No-Ball, Wide-Ball Confusion In Mohammed Shami's 2nd Over Of Delhi Test

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara Gets Guard Of Honour From Teammates On 100th Test

"Can Do Thumbs Up Together": Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Trolled By Former India Star

After Nagpur Humiliation, Australia Issued 'Anil Kumble Warning' By Ex India Batter For Delhi Test

"Need To Hit India Hard...": Ravi Shastri's Advice To 'Timid' Australia Ahead Of Second Test

"He's The Best": Ex-India Cricketer Showers Massive Praise On Ravindra Jadeja

"Must Have Been Crook Or Injured...": Australia Great's Strong Quotes On Batter's Exclusion Against India

"Idlers Sitting In Front Of Computer...": Ravindra Jadeja Shuts Down Trolls Ahead Of Second Test Against Australia