Jasprit Bumrah shone at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, taking his 200th Test wicket and troubling Australia's middle order. Despite Bumrah's efforts, Australia extended their lead to 333 runs with a wicket and day left in the Test, forcing India to face a record challenge.
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Karun Nair returns to top-level cricket with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, five years after his last IPL game. At 33, having scored nine centuries in the domestic season, Nair is pushing for an India 'A' selection, aiming for a comeback to India's Test middle order.
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