Ranchi Test: In Virat Kohli's defence, VVS Laxman slams Aussies for defying spirit of cricket
Aussie skipper Steve Smith grabbed his shoulder after taking the catch to dismiss Kohli.
Mar 18, 2017, 18:57 PM ISTInd vs Aus, 3rd Test, Day 3 – Cheteshwar Pujara stands tall as India continue to fight back
Pujara's undefeated stay at the crease spanned six hours and 52 minutes and he faced 328 balls, hitting 17 boundaries. Giving him support at the other end at close was Wriddhiman Saha on 18 from 42 balls.
Mar 18, 2017, 17:32 PM ISTWATCH: Glenn Maxwell mocks Virat Kohli after making boundary rope save with diving effort
The Indian skipper was dismissed for just 6 runs, with Pat Cummins getting him out caught in the slips.
Mar 18, 2017, 15:40 PM ISTSteve Smith celebrates Virat Kohli's dismissal as Glenn Maxwell mocks shoulder injury – See pic!
The Indian skipper was greeted with loud cheers by the home crowd at India`s newest Test venue but could only last for 23 deliveries.
Mar 18, 2017, 14:14 PM ISTTwitterati can't help but troll Virat Kohli after yet another dismal show in Ranchi Test
Kohli, 28, walked out to bat at the start of the afternoon session after overnight batsman Murali Vijay lost his wicket at the stroke of lunch.
Mar 18, 2017, 13:16 PM ISTWATCH: Cheteshwar Pujara gets benefit of doubt as DRS drama continues after controversial call
Australia had their first unsuccessful review in the 39th over when their call for bat-pad against Vijay was turned down on Day 2.
Mar 18, 2017, 12:57 PM ISTWATCH: Karun Nair's brilliant reflex-action catch at silly point completes Ravindra Jadeja's Ranchi fifer
Jadeja bowled more than one third of his team`s total overs, claimed 5-124 and effected a spectacular run-out with his back to the stumps to wrap up the Australia innings.
Mar 18, 2017, 09:25 AM ISTHuge crowd gathers for a glimpse of Virat Kohli after Indian captain visits local hospital – Watch Video
Virat Kohli's teammate Umesh Yadav had also given his opinion on the skipper's fitness, calling him fit for active participation in the Test.
Mar 18, 2017, 08:57 AM ISTRanchi Test: According to seamer Umesh Yadav, skipper Virat Kohli is 'fit to play'
The host nation had heaved a sigh of relief last night when medical reports confirmed that there were no "serious concerns" with regards to Kohli's shoulder injury
Mar 17, 2017, 20:09 PM ISTInd vs Aus, 3rd Test: Hosts in driver's seat on Day 2 after Ravindra Jadeja's 5-fer, KL Rahul's fifty
It was Rahul's fifth half-century in Test cricket. But just when he was looking good for a big score, Rahul frittered away the advantage edging one to Matthew Wade off comeback man Pat Cummins' delivery.
Mar 17, 2017, 17:53 PM ISTWATCH: Ravindra Jadeja pulls-off an MS Dhoni-esque run-out to dismiss Josh Hazlewood
Jadeja returned figures of 5/124, the eighth five-wicket haul of Jadeja`s Test career and the fourth this season.
Mar 17, 2017, 14:56 PM ISTRavindra Jadeja sends Pat Cummins packing with an unplayable delivery – Watch Video
Cummins last played for Australia in the traditional format of the game in March 2011, when he made his Test debut.
Mar 17, 2017, 13:20 PM ISTRanchi Test, Day 2: Virat Kohli avoids fielding duty but won't be demoted in batting order
With Australia 132/3 in 39.1 overs, a grimacing Kohli had departed the field clutching his right shoulder yesterday after he landed awkwardly near the mid-on boundary rope in his dive to save a Peter Handscomb boundary.
Mar 17, 2017, 10:44 AM ISTWatch: Umesh Yadav shows muscle power, breaks Glenn Maxwell's bat on first delivery of Day 2
The ball was bowled at 137 kms but it broke into two pieces as soon as an impact with the ball was made.
Mar 17, 2017, 10:27 AM ISTVirat Kohli available for rest of Ranchi Test, shoulder injury not serious: BCCI
There was a shock on his right shoulder, that's the current status. But the exact status of the injury will be known by tomorrow morning after we get the scan reports. We took precaution today to make sure that the injury does not aggravate - R Sridhar, Fielding Coach
Mar 16, 2017, 22:39 PM ISTRanchi Test: Captain Virat Kohli to undergo scans on injured shoulder
Kohli hurt his right shoulder while fielding and went off the field in the 40th over, leaving vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane to lead the side for the rest of the day
Mar 16, 2017, 18:29 PM ISTDeadly swing: Umesh Yadav's perfect yorker leaves Peter Handscomb clueless in Ranchi — VIDEO INSIDE
Yadav's fast, inswinging delivery hit Handscomb on the toe for an easy LBW decision, and the Aussie batsman walked off once given out.
Mar 16, 2017, 17:55 PM ISTIndia vs Australia, 3rd Test: Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell century stand deflates hosts on Day 1
Steve Smith continued to be India's nemesis by scoring a superb century as Australia recovered from early setbacks to reach a comfortable 299 for 4 on the first day of the third cricket Test here on Thursday.
Mar 16, 2017, 17:37 PM ISTIndia vs Australia: Wriddhiman Saha, Steve Smith wrestling match leaves everyone laughing — Watch
An alert Saha, probably sensing an edge, without wasting a moment launched himself and went for a catch.
Mar 16, 2017, 17:00 PM ISTRanchi Test: Murali Vijay faces Virat Kohli's wrath after a poor fielding effort — VIDEO
Australia batted first after winning the toss.
Mar 16, 2017, 16:26 PM IST