Second Test  

'We certainly get more excited than nervous looking at lively pitches. We understand that we have a bowling attack that can bowl out the opposition now. I hope no more grass is taken off it. We as a team are pretty happy with that,' said a confident Virat Kohli ahead of the second Test against Australia in Perth

'R Ashwin has a left-sided abdominal strain. He is receiving treatment at the moment. He has been ruled out of the second Test. Rohit Sharma jarred his lower back while fielding in the 1st Test at Adelaide. He is undergoing treatment. He too is ruled out of the second Test,' BCCI said

'Even if I try hard, I won’t be able to get fit before the second Test in Australia. A place in the T20s (which precede the Tests) or the Tests will be difficult. I will be eyeing the one-dayers instead,' Shardul Thakur said

Abu Dhabi: The cricket world was having trouble controlling laughter as Pakistan batsmen Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq's casual approach saw the former being run out in a bizarre fashion. It happened on the third day of the second Test between Pakistan and Australia at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium, on Thursday. This was one among the many such bloopers on the cricket field involving Pakistan players.

Indian opener Prithvi Shaw flayed the Caribbean attack during his 52-ball-70 on the second day of the second Test to give India a flying start.
 

India captain Virat Kohli said he was excited to have a fully fit Jasprit Bumrah for the third Test against England starting in Nottingham on Saturday. The skipper also declared that he is fine and will play. He was troubled by back issues in the second Test.

England coach Trevor Bayliss justified all-rounder Ben Stokes's inclusion in the squad for the third Test against India starting in Nottingham on Saturday. However, he did not commit to his selection in the playing XI. Stokes was recently cleared of affray by a court. He had missed the second Test due to the hearing. He was involved in a brawl outside a Bristol club last year.