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Xtra Time Web Desk: The mind-games has started between the players of both India and Australia both on and off the ground. There have been several instances where the players from both teams were seen having a go at each other during the first three days. On Day 3 of the test match on Friday, star India batter Virat Kohli was seen exchanging some words with Marnus Labuschagne during the final session. It is not known what Virat told the Australian batter but Labuschagne did not look too pleased about it. Moments later Virat was seen laughing as he walked back to his fielding position.

Aussie left arm quick Mitchell Starc said Ajinkya Rahane did not wanted to shake hands with him as he had a broken finger. What Starc was trying to say was perhaps Rahane will find it difficult to face the Aussie quicks because of his broken finger in the second innings. But the Mumbaikar, who scored a superb 89 runs in his comeback test provided an update on his finger saying it will not affect his batting in the second innings.

As the game progresses into Day 4 and hopefully Day 5, we will see more such mind-game as all three results are possible at the Oval.