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'He Doesn't Need Our Support': Jasprit Bumrah's Massive Praise For Virat Kohli

In a reverential tone, India skipper Jasprit Bumrah on Monday paid a massive compliment to Virat Kohli, saying the team needs his support more than the batting mainstay needs theirs. Kohli's 30th Test century, an unbeaten 100, played a big part in India's epochal 295-run win over Australia at Perth after getting rolled over for a paltry 150 in the first innings. "Obviously, I have already said that Virat Kohli does not need us, We need him. He is an experienced player. This is his fourth or fifth tour. So, he knows his cricket more than anyone else," said Bumrah in the post-match press meet.

BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent apologises to co-star as she asks 'are you alright?'

BBC Breakfast Sally Nugent swiftly supported colleague Jon Kay as he shared a personal revelation from his youth. The pair returned to our screens Tuesday morning, delivering the day's headline stories from the iconic red sofa.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Live Streaming 2nd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd ODI, Live Streaming: Zimbabwe will be squaring off against Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday in Bulawayo. The hosts will be high on confidence as they have taken 1-0 lead in the series. However, Pakistan will be eyeing a solid comeback in order to level the series. Earlier on Sunday, Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 80 runs in a rain-shortened 1st ODI match. The home team scored 205 all out after 40.2 overs thanks mainly to a 62-run eighth-wicket stand between Richard Ngarava (48) and Sikandar Raza (39).

Indian 13-year-old becomes youngest to earn IPL deal

Rajasthan Royals said they were confident 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi can make the step up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the batsman became the youngest player to earn a contract in the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

Perth Test Smashes Attendance, Viewership Records To Start Border-Gavaskar Series

Fans turned out in record numbers at Perth Stadium for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener, with the single highest attendance for a day of Test cricket in Perth recorded on days one and two. The Perth Test attendance saw a remarkable 63% increase year-on-year. Additionally, average viewing audiences were up by 30% year-on-year, reflecting the immense interest in the match, as the data provided by Cricket Australia. Cricket Australia also reported record engagement across their digital channels, highlighting the widespread excitement and engagement with the event both at the stadium and across Australia.

Ding Liren Draws First Blood, Beats D Gukesh In World Chess Championship Opener

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh paid dearly for unwarranted complications in the middle game, allowing defending champion Ding Liren of China to clinch the opening game of the World Chess Championship on Monday. The 18-year-old Gukesh, who is the youngest ever challenger for the world championship crown, came up with an early surprise in the opening by pushing his king pawn forward. It's a move that symbolises attacking intentions and the Chinese chose the French defense to combat the situation.

'Poised To Inherit Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's Excellence': Australia Great On Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell, waxing eloquent on the country's cricketing infrastructure and planning. Writing in his column for the 'Sydney Morning Herald', Chappell said he was highly impressed with Jaiswal, who smashed a 161-run knock in the opening Test against Australia in Perth to be one among the architects of the visitors' 295-run win on Sunday.

"Good Environment For Him To Grow": Rajasthan Royals Head Coach Rahul Dravid On Roping In 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid feels that the franchise would be able to provide 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi with "a good environment" for his upcoming stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The eighth standard student from Bihar's Samastipur was picked up by the franchise for Rs. 1.10 crore, making him the youngest cricketer to earn an IPL contract. "I think he's (Suryavanshi) got some really good skills, so we thought it might be a good environment for him to grow in. Vaibhav just came to our trials and we were really happy with what he saw," said Dravid in an IPL video.

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'He Doesn't Need Our Support': Jasprit Bumrah's Massive Praise For Virat Kohli

BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent apologises to co-star as she asks 'are you alright?'

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Live Streaming 2nd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Indian 13-year-old becomes youngest to earn IPL deal

Perth Test Smashes Attendance, Viewership Records To Start Border-Gavaskar Series

Ding Liren Draws First Blood, Beats D Gukesh In World Chess Championship Opener

'Poised To Inherit Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's Excellence': Australia Great On Yashasvi Jaiswal

"Good Environment For Him To Grow": Rajasthan Royals Head Coach Rahul Dravid On Roping In 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi