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Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli Set To Play 200th International Match On Home Soil

When India takes to the field against Australia during the third Test at Indore, it will be a special occasion for hosts' star batter Virat Kohli, who will be playing his 200th international match at home. India will square off against Australia at Indore from Wednesday onwards. India is 2-0 up in the four-match series which has seen the Indian spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel being the brightest stars for the hosts. Virat has been a pillar of India's home domination ever since he hit the international cricket scene in 2008.

'Clean slate' for emotional Markram after significant Test ton: 'I held back the tears'

When Aiden Markram took off his helmet to celebrate a potentially career-defining sixth Test century for the Proteas on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies on Tuesday, the droplets on his cheeks weren't sweat.

Relieved and grateful Markram marks test recall with a century

PRETORIA : South Africa opener Aiden Markram wondered if he would get a second chance at test cricket after being dropped by his country last year, but he bounced back to score a century on his recall on Tuesday.

Perera stuns Proteas and four other great Test match thrillers

New Zealand's dramatic one-run victory over England at Wellington on Tuesday was only the second time in nearly 2,500 Tests dating back 146 years that a match had been won by such a narrow margin.

On 'Five Test Centres' Idea, Rohit Sharma Differs With Virat Kohli. Gives This Reason

India captain Rohit Sharma feels that Test cricket should be played in maximum venues across the country as he indirectly refuted to the suggestion made by his predecessor, Virat Kohli. In 2019, Kohli had suggested that Test cricket should be limited to five major centres, citing the example of Australia. However, Kohli's comments had re-surfaced after the upcoming third Test between India and Australia had to be shifted from Dharamshala to Indore, due inappropriate ground conditions at the HPCA Stadium.

"Test Cricket Is Best Cricket": Virender Sehwag And Others Hail New Zealand's Win vs England

New Zealand scripted a beautiful story to become the fourth team to secure a Test victory after facing a follow-on. Each player stepped up when the moment demanded it. Kane Williamson and Neil Wagner played a pivotal role in making this test match a classic one. After being put into bat by New Zealand captain Tim Southee, England put up a blistering performance in the first innings of the second Test. On the back of hundreds from Harry Brook (186) and Joe Root (153*), they got to 435/8 in merely 87.1 overs. England's bowlers then got into the act to bundle out the Kiwis for 209. England skipper Ben Stokes enforced the follow-on.

India's Predicted XI Vs Australia, 3rd Test: Shubman Gill To Replace KL Rahul?

Team India has taken a 2-0 lead in the ongoing four-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The trio of Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin and Axar Patel have not just delivered with the ball, but they have also scored big so far in the series. The Rohit Sharma-led side showed faith in KL Rahul over Shubman Gill but the opening batter disappointed the fans and the management as he could only score 38 runs in two matches. As the third Test starts on Wednesday, the management has to make the tough decision of choosing between out-of-form K L Rahul and Shubman Gill.

Rohit Sharma Hints At Using Green Pitch In 4th Test vs Australia For WTC Final Preparations

Ahead of his side's third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, India skipper Rohit Sharma hinted that his side could request for a green pitch for the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad so as to prepare for the final of the ICC World Test Championship in England's pace friendly conditions, if they go up 3-0 in the series and seal their spot in the summit clash to determine the best team in the longer format. India and Australia will lock horns in the Third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium from March 1 onwards.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli Set To Play 200th International Match On Home Soil

'Clean slate' for emotional Markram after significant Test ton: 'I held back the tears'

Relieved and grateful Markram marks test recall with a century

Perera stuns Proteas and four other great Test match thrillers

On 'Five Test Centres' Idea, Rohit Sharma Differs With Virat Kohli. Gives This Reason

"Test Cricket Is Best Cricket": Virender Sehwag And Others Hail New Zealand's Win vs England

India's Predicted XI Vs Australia, 3rd Test: Shubman Gill To Replace KL Rahul?

Rohit Sharma Hints At Using Green Pitch In 4th Test vs Australia For WTC Final Preparations