India opener KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow by fast-bowling teammate Prasidh Krishna in an intra-squad match in Perth on Friday, while Virat Kohli emerged to bat despite injury concerns ahead of the test series against Australia.

KL Rahul suffered an elbow injury during a practice match in Australia, raising concerns ahead of the first Test. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli had scans for an unspecified issue but is set to play. Kohli's recent form is under scrutiny,

KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow in an injury concern for India ahead of the first Test, while Virat Kohli shrugged off speculation over his fitness but was one of several batters caught behind the wicket in an intra-squad match simulation at the WACA.

Mohammed Shami's childhood coach spoke about the bowler's return to competitive action, and how he might be available for he second half of the BGT.

Fit-Again Mohammed Shami Likely to Join India Squad After Adelaide Test? That is what the speedsters coach Mohammed Badruddin hopes ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has advocated for the quick inclusion of pacer Mohammed Shami in the Indian squad for the Border Gavaskar Trophy to support pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Shastri's suggestion comes after Shami's successful return to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy following a year-long injury layoff.

Tim Southee is the second-leading wicket-taker for New Zealand in Test cricket history. The right-arm medium pacer has bagged 385 scalps in his Test career and is only behind the legendary Sir Richard Hadlee on the all-time chart.

Former New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee will retire from the format next month following the three-match series against England