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Onus On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli As India Gear Up For Potentially Make-Or-Break Test

Rohit Sharma's elegance and Virat Kohli's class will face the ultimate 'Test' when India take on an Australian team eager to set the record straight on a spicy Gabba track in the third game of the Border-Gavaskar series, starting Saturday. With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship. For India, the biggest hope remains in Australia's batting vulnerability which can lead to an implosion if a certain Travis Head doesn't decide to be the marauder.

Amir Jangoo's Debut Ton Seals West Indies Series Clean Sweep Over Bangladesh

The West Indies wrapped up a clean sweep of their one-day international series with Bangladesh on Thursday as Amir Jangoo became just the second West Indian to score a hundred on ODI debut. The hosts slipped to 234-6 chasing 322 to win the third and final match in St Kitts, but Jangoo guided them to a four-wicket victory with a sublime 104 not out off only 83 balls. "It is surreal. It is an amazing feeling," said Jangoo. "A lot of hard work, finally paying off. Not sunk in yet, but it feels amazing. I just did not want to make a duck on debut."

Australia Announce Playing XI For 3rd Test vs India, Make One Big Change

Australia's Josh Hazlewood was cleared of injury Friday to reunite with fellow pace spearheads Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for the crunch third Test against India in Brisbane. The five-match series is finely poised at 1-1 after the visitors won the first game in Perth by 295 runs before crumbling to a 10-wicket defeat with the pink ball in Adelaide. Hazlewood took five wickets in Perth but picked up a side strain that ruled him out of the next clash. Scott Boland performed admirably in his place, but it was not enough to save him.

"Suspicious, Requires Investigation": Ding Liren Accused Of 'Deliberately' Losing To D Gukesh

Defending world chess champion Ding Liren was made to rue the 'blunder' he made in the 14th and final game against India's D Gukesh on Thursday. Liren's error of judgment turned out to be a costly one as Gukesh pounced on the mistake to become the youngest world champion in the history of the game. While most of the chess fraternity is elated to see the 18-year-old Gukesh make history, Russian Chess Federation chief Andrei Filatov has accused China's Liren of losing the game on purpose.

"My Head Started Spinning, I Collapsed": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence On Health Issues

Over the past few weeks, a lot has been said and written about former India cricketer Vinod Kambli's health struggles. Recently, Kambli attended a function honouring the late Ramakant Achrekar, who coached him and Sachin Tendulkar at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai. Several videos went viral on social media where Kambli even struggled to properly conduct himself. However, Kambli has now opened up on his health struggles. The 52-year-old is doing 'better' but suffered a health scare about a month back.

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating title-holder Ding Liren of China in the 14th and last game of a roller-coaster showdown that went right down to the wire. Gukesh secured the requisite 7.5 points as against 6.5 of Liren after winning the last classical time control game of the 14-game match that seemed headed for a draw for most part.

Amid Massive Pressure On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Takes Big 'Initiative' For Team India

He used to be the cynosure of all eyes at training sessions during his captaincy days and Virat Kohli was once again the centre of attention as he addressed his teammates here on Thursday. After the demoralising 10-wicket defeat in the Adelaide day/night game, the visitors needed a bit of inspiration going into the crucial third Test of the series, and the youngsters in the side couldn't have got a better mentor than 'King' Kohli himself to guide them with his words of wisdom. The team huddles before the start of the training session has been a constant feature for years now and Kohli used to do a lot of talking during his days in charge.

"It Came To My Mind That Sachin Tendulkar Didn't Help": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence

One of the most talented Indian cricketers of his time, Vinod Kambli didn't quite touch the heights he was once destined to. The former India cricketer's career went on a downward spiral and never witnessed a comeback. His friend and former teammate Sachin Tendulkar, who started his career alongside Kambli, went on to become arguably the greatest batter of all time. As the two ex-cricketers met during their former coach Ramakant Achrekar's memorial, the soul-shattering contrast between their health and current status sent a shockwave across the country.

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Onus On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli As India Gear Up For Potentially Make-Or-Break Test

Amir Jangoo's Debut Ton Seals West Indies Series Clean Sweep Over Bangladesh

Australia Announce Playing XI For 3rd Test vs India, Make One Big Change

"Suspicious, Requires Investigation": Ding Liren Accused Of 'Deliberately' Losing To D Gukesh

"My Head Started Spinning, I Collapsed": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence On Health Issues

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion

Amid Massive Pressure On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Takes Big 'Initiative' For Team India

"It Came To My Mind That Sachin Tendulkar Didn't Help": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence