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"He Is A Freak": Michael Clarke's Ultimate Praise For India Star

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke was all praise for India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah post the bowler's terrific show against England in the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Bumrah picked a total of nine wickets in the game while conceding 91 runs. After the stellar performance, the 30-year-old leapfrogged Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada and Ravichandran Ashwin to become only the fourth India bowler to attain number one position in the Test bowling rankings. Meanwhile, Bumrah also became the first-ever Indian pacer to take the top spot in the list. While praising him, Clarke called Bumrah "a freak".

Virat Kohli's Absence Extended, Set To Miss Remaining Tests vs England: Report

Star India batter Virat Kohli has withdrawn his name from the remaining three Tests of the five game series against England. According to a report in the Indian Express, Kohli informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about his availability on Friday, the day the selectors met in an online meeting to decide the squad for the Tests at Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamshala, respectively. Kohli had earlier withdrawn from the first two Tests, citing personal reasons.

"Virat Khali": Fans React To WWE Hall Of Famer's One-Handed Shot For Six. Watch

WWE Hall Of Famer The Great Khali was seen boasting his cricket skills in a video. In the clip that is going viral on social media, Khali gets a back-of-a-length delivery and plays a one-handed shot on it for a biggie. The ball goes a long way over extra cover fence for a six. "The ball would have reached to mars if he hit with both hands," wrote a fan. "Wow, who knew that The Great Khali could be a cricket star too?" read another comment in the video. "Virat Khali," wrote a user.

Big Blow To India! Report Claims Star Batter To Miss Last 3 Tests Against England

Indian cricket team batter Shreyas Iyer may end up missing the last three Tests against England in the five-match series due to injury. According to a report by Indian Express, Iyer has complained of stiffness on his back and pain in his groin area while batting and that can lead to the batter not playing the remaining matches. The report further claimed that although the kits of all the India cricketers were sent to Rajkot from Visakhapatnam, Iyer's equipment was sent to his home in Mumbai. The next possible step for Iyer is expected to be a rehabilitation process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

Watch: KL Rahul Spotted At Mumbai Airport Ahead Of Team Selection For 3rd Test vs England

India batter KL Rahul is expected to join up with the squad for the third Test of the five-match series against England, starting February 15 in Rajkot. Rahul, who missed the second Test due to an injury, was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport. A video has gone viral on social media where Rahul was seen posing with fans before entering the lobby at the Terminal 2 of Mumbai Airport. However, there is no confirmation regarding his availability for the match yet.

India Squad For Last 3 Tests vs England Live: BCCI Tightlipped On Virat Kohli's Availability; Star Batter Doubtful For Rajkot Test

India vs England Test Squad Announcement Live Updates: As per a latest update, Indian cricket team batter Shreyas Iyer could miss the Rajkot Test match against England. Iyer reportedly complained of stiffness in his back and pain in his groin area while batting. Meanwhile, the selectors seem to be in no rush to announce the squad as they are reportedly waiting for the final fitness reports of KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Virat Kohli's participation remains a doubt while Jasprit Bumrah is likely to play, despite reports suggesting that he might be rested.

Brendon McCullum's Blunt Response When Asked About Strategy To Tackle Jasprit Bumrah Threat

England were at the receiving end of Jasprit Bumrah's sensational spell in the second Test but head coach Brendon McCullum expects his players to work out a way to tackle the immense threat posed by the star Indian pacer. Bumrah ran through the England batting line-up, known for their ultra-aggressive Bazball approach, returning figures of 6/45 to help dismiss the tourists for 253 in their first innings and set up India's series-levelling win in Visakhapatnam. McCullum, also known for his aggressive batting during his playing days, was non committal when asked how England plan to deal with Bumrah in the remaining three Tests, simply saying that his team does not believe in theories.

"The Wicket Is Not...": Jasprit Bumrah Silences 'Pitch Demons' Talks In Press Conference

Star India bowler Jasprit Bumrah spoke about the pitch after demolishing the England batters with his strong bowling on day two of the second Test of the five-match series played at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. The experienced seamer grabbed six wickets in his spell of 15.5 overs in which he conceded 45 runs. He took the wickets of prominent England batters including Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Johnny Bairstow and Ben Stokes.

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"He Is A Freak": Michael Clarke's Ultimate Praise For India Star

Virat Kohli's Absence Extended, Set To Miss Remaining Tests vs England: Report

"Virat Khali": Fans React To WWE Hall Of Famer's One-Handed Shot For Six. Watch

Big Blow To India! Report Claims Star Batter To Miss Last 3 Tests Against England

Watch: KL Rahul Spotted At Mumbai Airport Ahead Of Team Selection For 3rd Test vs England

India Squad For Last 3 Tests vs England Live: BCCI Tightlipped On Virat Kohli's Availability; Star Batter Doubtful For Rajkot Test

Brendon McCullum's Blunt Response When Asked About Strategy To Tackle Jasprit Bumrah Threat

"The Wicket Is Not...": Jasprit Bumrah Silences 'Pitch Demons' Talks In Press Conference