The speculations regarding Indian captain, Virat Kohli's availability for the remaining part of the third Test against Australia was put to rest on Thursday when BCCI issued a statement saying Kohli's shoulder injury is not serious and he is undergoing required treatment to take the field. "The BCCI Medical Team confirms that Indian Captain Mr. Virat Kohli is presently undergoing treatment to recuperate from a strain in his right shoulder. However, it was unclear whether the Indian captain will take the field during Australia's first innings on Friday or will he just come out to bat, when his turn arrives. India’s fielding coach R Sridhar had earlier said at the end of the first day’s play that the seriousness of Kohli’s shoulder injury will be assessed on Friday morning after the scan reports. "In his intent to save that one run, he stopped the ball and landed on his right shoulder when he rolled over," said Sridhar.

Source: dna March 16, 2017 16:35 UTC