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India vs Australia - Watch: Virat Kohli's Amazing Sprint During Fielding vs Australia Shows Age Is Just A Number

Fitness is much more than just a word for star India player Virat Kohli. A Delhi-born boy, fond of chole bhature, not only sacrificed his love for the food to be superfit, but also took his training to the next level to set a benchmark for fitness. All those efforts seem to have paid off when the batter runs across the pitch to easily convert a single into a double, and at times, the twos into threes. A similar kind of agility is seen when Kohli is fielding on the ground.

India Or Australia - Who'll Win World Test Championship Final? Ex England Captain's Bold Take

Former England captain Paul Collingwood, who is currently playing in Legends League Cricket league in Doha, said that India have a very strong side and the team can easily "dominate" Australia in ICC World Test Championship final in June. India secured their place in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval after a thrilling last-ball win by New Zealand ended Sri Lanka's push for a top-two finish. India lost the inaugural World Test Championship final to New Zealand in 2021, as Kane Williamson's side chased down the target of 139 in Southampton. The WTC final will be played from June 7. Collingwood said that India have a very good chance this time in the WTC final.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Kane Williamson Double Ton, Henry Nicholls Century Boost Hosts

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Updates: Kane Williamson scored a double ton to put New Zealand in command against Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Saturday. Courtesy, Williamson's 215 and Henry Nicholls' ton the hosts are cruising towards a huge total. The duo put up a mammoth 363-run stand. Sri Lanka bowled with more control than the first day, which was shortened by rain and bad light, and blighted by strong winds. But they rarely looked threatening. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch: Mohammed Shami Keeps His Cool Despite Shubman Gill Dropping Catch On His Bowling

Mohammed Shami bowled a brilliant spell on Friday as he helped India bundle out Australia for 188 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series. India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Travis Head to provide the hosts the first breakthrough. Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh then joined hands and added 72 runs for the second wicket. Smith was dismissed by Hardik Pandya before Ravindra Jadeja got the better of Marsh. Kuldeep Yadav then dismissed Marnus Labuschagne as Australia went four down.

Should KL Rahul Replace KS Bharat For World Test Championship Final? Ravi Shastri's Brutal Assessment

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that KL Rahul should be included in the team in place of KS Bharat to bolster the Indian batting line-up in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. KL Rahul signalled his return of form with a brilliant half-century in the first ODI match against Australia on Friday and he even pulled off a great catch while keeping wickets. On the other hand, KS Bharat came under a lot of fire for a couple of fumbles during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and he was also not able to set the stage on fire with his batting during the four encounters.

"It's Getting Boring": Sachin Tendulkar Suggests Drastic Rule Changes For ODI Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar feels in order to keep the primacy and attractiveness of Test cricket intact, one shouldn't look at in how many days the match ends, but instead the focus should be on garnering more eyeballs. The legendary cricketer is also finding current ODI cricket, a bit of a drag and wouldn't mind a change in format. Three of the Border-Gavaskar Tests between India and Australia recently ended inside two-and-a-half days, leading to a massive criticism of pitches, but Tendulkar said it is part and parcel of cricketer's job to play on different surfaces.

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India vs Australia - Watch: Virat Kohli's Amazing Sprint During Fielding vs Australia Shows Age Is Just A Number

India Or Australia - Who'll Win World Test Championship Final? Ex England Captain's Bold Take

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Kane Williamson Double Ton, Henry Nicholls Century Boost Hosts

Watch: Mohammed Shami Keeps His Cool Despite Shubman Gill Dropping Catch On His Bowling

Should KL Rahul Replace KS Bharat For World Test Championship Final? Ravi Shastri's Brutal Assessment

"It's Getting Boring": Sachin Tendulkar Suggests Drastic Rule Changes For ODI Cricket

Khanyiso Tshwaku | In the age of shrinking economics and matches, outgrounds still matter

East London weather deals blow to Proteas plans, but Duminy says selection won't change much