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"Hope All Those Whiners Are Happy": Ravi Shastri's Scathing Take On 'Pitch Talk'

Even before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy began, the 'pitch talk' dominated headlines, with a section of Australian media and some of their former cricketers accusing India of 'customising' pitches as per their needs. After the first three Tests ended within 3 days each, the 4th Test in Ahmedabad saw a flat surface, fetching little to no help for the bowlers while the batters continued to pile runs. Sitting in the commentary box, former India head coach Ravi Shastri triggered a debate, asking if a 3-day result-oriented pitch is better or a 5-day one that produces no result (Ahmedabad pitch).

Cried Often In Room In Australia After My Father's Demise, Says Mohammed Siraj

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has opened up about his emotional battle after losing his father during the Australia tour, saying he would often cry in his room while staying inside the COVID-induced bio-bubble. The pacer from Hyderabad lost his father Mohammed Ghaus after a brief illness in November, 2020 when he was in Australia. He couldn't attend his funeral due to quarantine restrictions which were in place due to the global pandemic. "In Australia, nobody could visit other players' rooms as we spoke on video calls," Siraj, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, told RCB Season 2 Podcast.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith's Expressions After Axar Patel's 80m Six Go Viral

Axar Patel has been used as a third-choice spinner till now by skipper Rohit Sharma but the all-rounder impressed everyone with his batting prowess on Day 4 of the fourth Test match between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Axar slammed a valuable 79 to provide perfect support to Virat Kohli and guide India to a solid position in the match. One of the shots from Axar that was the highlight of the day's play was a massive six off Matthew Kuhnemann as he heaved the ball over the mid-wicket boundary. The shot left everyone stunned with Kohli breaking into a smile and Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith looking baffled by the power and distance of the shot.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith's Expressions After Ravindra Jadeja's 80m Six Go Viral

Axar Patel has been used as a third-choice spinner till now by skipper Rohit Sharma but the all-rounder impressed everyone with his batting prowess on Day 4 of the fourth Test match between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Axar slammed a valuable 79 to provide perfect support to Virat Kohli and guide India to a solid position in the match. One of the shots from Axar that was the highlight of the day's play was a massive six off Matthew Kuhnemann as he heaved the ball over the mid-wicket boundary. The shot left everyone stunned with Kohli breaking into a smile and Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith looking baffled by the power and distance of the shot.

"It's Not In Our Hands": Axar Patel's Cheeky Comment As 4th India-Australia Test Heads For Day 5

Axar Patel's batting has been India's biggest gain in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the Gujarat all-rounder had a few thumb rules which ensured that he ended as India's second highest run-getter in the four-match Test series against Australia. Axar scored 264 runs with three fifty-plus knocks -- 84 in Nagpur, 74 in Delhi and 79 in the ongoing match in Ahmedabad. Even if the Motera track is considered placid, the 22-yard strips at Jamtha and Kotla did pose their own sets of challenges and the southpaw was up for it.

"Playing Through Sickness...": Anushka Sharma's Heartfelt Post For "Inspiration" Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli dazzled with a century as India managed to take a 91-run lead against Australia on Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Test in Ahmedabad. Kohli hit a towering 186, missing out in his 8th Test double century by a whisker, as India ended their first innings on 571 as Shreyas Iyer did not walk out to bat due to an injury setback. It was a special knock for Kohli as it was his first century in the format after a gap of more than three years. After reaching the milestone, Kohli dedicated his knock to his wife Anushka Sharma by kissing the wedding ring on his gold chain.

Is Virat Kohli Suffering From Sickness? Axar Patel Provides Interesting Health Update

Anushka Sharma's post on Instagram following Virat Kohli's brilliant century against Australia in Ahmedabad Test sparked concerns regarding the health of the star batsman. “Playing through sickness with this composure. Inspiring me always…,” Anushka wrote on her social media and within hours, fans were speculating about what Kohli might be suffering from during the 186-run knock. While no concrete answer was provided from the team management, teammate Axar Patel had an interesting answer after stitching together a 162-run stand with Kohli to hand India the advantage.

Virat Kohli Receives Standing Ovation In Ahmedabad Test, Steve Smith's Gesture Is Pure Gold

Virat Kohli missed out on his eighth double century in Test cricket as he was dismissed on 186 by Todd Murphy against Australia on Day 4 of the fourth Test encounter in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The star batsman looked in mighty touch but his innings finally came to an end as he was caught in the deep by Marnus Labuschagne. With wickets falling on the other end, Kohli looked to accelerate the innings and a miscue off Murphy spelled the end of a near-perfect innings. The disappointment was clear on Kohli's face as he missed out on a major milestone but there was no dearth of adulation from the fans as they go up on their feet and Kohli received a standing ovation as he left the field.

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"Hope All Those Whiners Are Happy": Ravi Shastri's Scathing Take On 'Pitch Talk'

Cried Often In Room In Australia After My Father's Demise, Says Mohammed Siraj

Watch: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith's Expressions After Axar Patel's 80m Six Go Viral

Watch: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith's Expressions After Ravindra Jadeja's 80m Six Go Viral

"It's Not In Our Hands": Axar Patel's Cheeky Comment As 4th India-Australia Test Heads For Day 5

"Playing Through Sickness...": Anushka Sharma's Heartfelt Post For "Inspiration" Virat Kohli

Is Virat Kohli Suffering From Sickness? Axar Patel Provides Interesting Health Update

Virat Kohli Receives Standing Ovation In Ahmedabad Test, Steve Smith's Gesture Is Pure Gold