Star India batter Virat Kohli almost made his way to the crease during a dramatic moment in the Adelaide Test, only to be called back after a no-ball saved KL Rahul from Scott Boland. The incident unfolded in a tense session where Australia sought early breakthroughs to claw their way back into the series.

Scott Boland, known for his precision, delivered a length ball that bounced sharply, catching KL Rahul’s edge and flying straight to the slips. The umpire promptly raised his finger, and Rahul, clearly dejected, began his walk back to the pavilion. However, just as the Australian players celebrated, the on-field umpire signalled a no-ball after reviewing Boland’s foot placement.

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The revelation stunned the crowd and the players alike, offering Rahul a lifeline. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, eagerly waiting for his turn to bat on one of his favourite overseas grounds, had already taken a few steps onto the field, ready to face the challenge. The fourth umpire, however, stepped in quickly to halt Kohli, ensuring he remained in the dressing room until Rahul’s reprieve was finalized.

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This moment underscored the fine margins in cricket. For Boland, it was a rare lapse that proved costly, and for Rahul, it was a much-needed stroke of fortune as India sought to steady their innings. For Kohli, the moment was a reminder of the unpredictability of the game as he watched the drama unfold, biding his time to make his mark in a critical Test match.

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Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj