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Australia A dominated day one of the first unofficial Test against India A, reaching 337/5. Opener Sam Konstas led the charge with a brilliant 109, supported by Campbell Kellaway's 88 and Cooper Connolly's 70. Harsh Dubey was the pick of the India A bowlers, claiming three wickets, while Gurnoor Brar and Khaleel Ahmed took one each.

The KSCA's Dr (Capt) K Thimmappiah Memorial tournament is set to begin, featuring top Karnataka cricketers and notable names from other states. Prasidh Krishna returns to domestic cricket after his England tour, aiming for red-ball preparation before the West Indies series. R Smaran, leading the KSCA XI, seeks a strong start against teams like Mumbai, featuring Ajinkya Rahane.

Jasprit Bumrah's return to training has boosted India's bowling preparations for the Edgbaston Test after their Headingley defeat. Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj bowled in the nets, injecting intensity into the team's practice. While Bumrah's inclusion remains uncertain due to workload management, his presence offers hope as Team India aims to level the series.

India faced a setback in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's first Test against England, with coach Gautam Gambhir committed to managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload, limiting him to three matches. Prasidh Krishna sees this as an opportunity, emphasizing team unity and learning from senior players like Bumrah.