Siraj, who now leads the wicket-takers' chart in the series with 18 scalps, showcased his control and Aaron particularly highlighted the use of his signature delivery.
The Proteas arrive high on confidence, having fought out a hard-earned 1-1 draw in Pakistan last month under challenging conditions.
Shami has not exactly been pleased with the national selectors and has gone on record to say that they have not communicated with him. However, sources in the BCCI say that it may not be the correct picture.
All eyes were on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who participated in the training session, though his availability for the match is a big doubt.
By avoiding the follow-on and standing firm against Australia's aggression, India ensured that they stayed alive in the series.
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur, on Friday.
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Jadeja's return along with Akash Deep replacing Harshit Rana, is seen as a bold move that could either turn the series around or backfire spectacularly.
From Jasprit Bumrah's much-anticipated return to the all-rounder conundrum, the playing XI could very well hold the key to seizing control of this historic series.
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep and Sarfaraz Khan along with Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar reached Perth on Monday.
Rahane lauded Gill's temperament under pressure, especially after India had lost the opening Test.
Here's a roundup of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Day 1 on Wednesday.
Images from Day 4 of the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Saturday.
The cricket fraternity lavished praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal after the young opener produced a masterful century on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test against England at the Oval on Saturday.
Here's a glimpse of India's new faces and veterans sweating it out...
India stuck to their pre-series decision to field Bumrah in only three Tests and was hence not played in the final Test at the Oval
After shouldering the bowling attack and now stepping up to bat, he's proven himself to be an all-round hero.
Hardik Pandya's maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket and star batter Suryakumar Yadav's fluent 67 went in vain as Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in an Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday.
Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, starting September 30 in Kanpur.
K L Rahul would look to make the most of his first red-ball outing in months ahead of the upcoming Test series against England.
'The whole country is behind him and watching his performances. You can't ignore a guy who's done so much for India.'
Ben Stokes seemed to be struggling with problem with his groin on his right side late on the opening day.
Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.
'Kamboj, Bumrah, Siraj -- that's a serious bowling attack.'
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 4th Test played between India and England in Ranchi on Friday.
Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.
For the first time in many years, India are going into a home Test match as underdogs and not favourites. Ask any player worth his salt and he would tell that it is not a happy place to be.
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Ravichandran Ashwin believes Mohammed Siraj has emerged as the backbone of the Test pace attack
Besides the surface, the behaviour of the Dukes has also come under scanner with the softer ball hardly offering anything to the bowlers.
61 Cavalry, Bhairav light commando battalion, DRDO's Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) and many more key military assets were part of a grand Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
'There is no question on the value that he brings to the side. But the management and board need to discuss how to use him...'
Rishabh Pant will aim to hit the refresh button after a wretched run, as Lucknow Super Giants make one last-ditch attempt to stay alive in the IPL play-offs race by winning their remaining three league matches, starting with the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Monday.
Images from Day 5 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Monday.
'You have the best fast bowler in the world and you make him sit out after seven days of rest. It is something very hard to believe.'
IMAGES from Day 2 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh, played in Chennai, on Friday.
India pace sensation Mayank Yadav should not be rushed into Test cricket as he very much remains a work in progress, reckons former left-arm fast bowler RP Singh.
Shami's four-wicket burst sets up Bengal's eight-wicket win over Uttarakhand
Azharuddin also highlighted the expected positive impact of Jasprit Bumrah's return, stating that India's bowling attack is currently superior to England's.
"We will have an advantage...": BCCI VP Shukla on India's new-look squad for England tour
