THE GOSSIP: YOUR DAILY ROUND-UP OF THE CRICKETING WORLD

Kohli on job satisfaction, Paine on his dodgy finger and Chilton on the way to the Big Bash

Each weekday, The Cricketer rounds up all the latest news from across the game. Here's today's handy bundle.

Mitchell Starc insists Australia remain firmly in the driving seat to go 2-0 up in the Ashes and says he is ‘excited’ to see how England bat under the lights in Adelaide. (Metro)

The adaptability New Zealand's bowlers showed in overcoming West Indies' second-innings resistance and a track that did not assist them as much as expected was one of the most pleasing aspects of their innings win for captain Kane Williamson. (ESPNCricinfo)

West Indies captain Jason Holder said they were left with to much to do after a first innings collapse that resulted in a big innings defeat against New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington. (Cricket365)

Pakistan Under 19's loss against Afghanistan in the finals of the recently concluded ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2017 came as a shock to Imran Khan. (Business Record, Pakistan)

Lancashire's Mark Chilton has flown out to Australia, where he will link up with Melbourne Renegades to help them throughout the forthcoming Big Bash, starting later this month. (Lancashire CCC)

Virat Kohli says he derives utmost job satisfaction when he shines in Test cricket. (The Statesman)

Tim Paine has allayed fears over his damaged finger, with the Australian wicketkeeper confident he’s in no doubt for the third Test in Perth. (Fox Sports)

Cricket ACT officials won't rule out hosting a day-night Test match but believe Manuka Oval will be a full house "no matter what" for the landmark fixture. (Sydney Morning Herald)

Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews were in record-setting form for Sri Lanka against India. (Sportskeeda)

Craig Overton is the first England player to take at least three wickets and score at least 30 runs in the first innings of his Test debut since Darren Gough against New Zealand at Manchester in 1994. (Sky Sports)

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