Melbourne Test News
Kotian’s participation in the India A tour earlier this year bolstered his case. In his lone appearance, he showcased his all-around abilities, scoring 44 runs and picking up a wicket on Australian pitches.
Australia have illustrated the depth of their fast bowling stocks by handing Scott Boland a surprise debut in the third Ashes test against England, which starts at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.
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Injured Prithvi Shaw likely to return for Melbourne Test, assures head coach Ravi Shastri.
With tempers frayed because of a string of questionable umpiring decisions and on-field altercations, the "Monkeygate" scandal erupted, almost causing the tour to be called off.
Misbah`s team crumbled on the fifth day of the rain-affected test at the MCG, bowled out for 163 in their second innings in a little more than two sessions.
Fielding at short leg, he faced head first a powerful Matthew Wade pull shot.
Despite the trouble relationship between India and Pakistan, fans from either side of the border continue to show their love and respect to rivals players.
The review showed the ball missing the bat by several inches.
Smith reached his sixth Test century of the year and 13th overall with 134 and Voges remained unbeaten on 106 when the skipper declared Australia`s first innings on 551 for three.
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