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Rishabh Pant Compared To Viv Richards, Virender Sehwag After Shattering This All-Time Record

Once Rishabh Pant gets going, there's no stopping. The wicket-keeper batter, who had a solitary run under his belt at stumps on Day 1, went berserk from the first ball on Day 2, slamming a half-century in just 36 balls to put India in the driving seat. While Pant didn't last for long after completing his fifty, his fiery knock did shatter an all-time record for India against New Zealand in the third Test, earning comparisons with greats like Viv Richards and Virender Sehwag from Ravi Shastri.

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 LIVE Score Updates: Rishabh Pant Slams Fifty, Keeps 6-Down India's Hopes Alive

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 LIVE Updates: Rishabh Pant has brought up his half-century as India are hoping for a win in the chase of 147. Despite losing six wickets in a quick succession, India are still hopeful as Pant and Washington Sundar are forming a good partnership. On the other hand, the Kiwi bowlers are aiming for some quick wickets, in order to sweep the series.

"Bowled On Full Toss, Now Run Out": Virat Kohli Lambasted For 'Suicidal' Dismissal

Virat Kohli's 'suicidal' run-out towards the end of the Day 1 of the third Test against New Zealand left many former cricketers scratching their heads. Kohli hasn't bene in the best of form for India the last few matches. When the Indian team needed him to deliver after the top order's collapse at the Wankhede Stadium, Kohli ended up throwing his wicket away just minutes before stumps. Takin a sharp swipe at Kohli and his recent form, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that the iconic batter's recent run is a big worry for the team. The legendary Anil Kumble also echoed Kaif's sentiments.

"It Makes Me Teary-Eyed": KKR Star Venkatesh Iyer Gets Visibly Emotional After Not Being Retained

The difficulty of having a mega auction right after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) title is that a team is forced to bid goodbye to several players of the champion side. Such has been the case for IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) this time around. Despite managing to retain six of their stalwarts, KKR had to let go the likes of Mitchell Starc, Nitish Rana and Venkatesh Iyer. The latter, who has been with the franchise since 2021, got emotional after not being retained.

Cricket Australia Issues Statement After Ball-Tampering Allegation Against India A

A huge controversy erupted in the India A vs Australia A unofficial Test after the umpires seemingly accused the Indian players of ball-tampering on Sunday morning. Ahead of the start of the play, the ball was changed by the umpires, but the Indian players weren't pleased with the decision after being told that the change had to be made as the ball was tampered with. As India A wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan questioned the umpire's decision, he was told that the dissent would be reported. However, now Cricket Australia has issued a clarification on the topic.

Ball-Tampering Row Hits India A As Australia A Secure 7-Wicket Win In 1st Unofficial Test

Fine half-centuries from skipper Nathan McSweeney and Beau Webster helped Australia chase down a target of 225 runs set by India A and secure a seven-wicket win in the first unofficial Test at Mackay on Sunday. With this win, Australia is up 1-0 in the two-match series. Australia A won the toss and elected to field first. India A was bundled out for just 107 runs in their first innings. Devdutt Padikkal (36 in 77 balls, with two fours) and Sai Sudharsan (21 in 35 balls, with a boundary) and Navdeep Saini (23 in 42 balls, with two fours and a six) played some crucial knocks for India, that helped them cross double figures as they were 86/9 at one point.

Ishan Kishan In Soup After Umpires Accuse India A Of Ball-Tampering Against Australia A

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy hasn't even started and a big controversy has erupted. India A team, already on the tour of Australia for three unofficial Tests, has been accused of 'ball tampering' during the practice match against Australia A. Ahead of the start of the day's play on Sunday, the match officials informed India A players that the ball has been changed as it was tampered with. Umpire Shawn Craig brough the development to Indian players' notice during the first unofficial Test. He said: "When you scratch it, we change the ball. No more discussion, let's play."

"There Was A Bit Of Panic": Shubman Gill's Admission On India's Collapse On Day 1 of 3rd Test vs New Zealand

Shubman Gill believes that revisiting all the technical work that he did before the five-Test series against England earlier this year helped him find his bearings during an impressive knock of 90 on a rank turner that has put India in an advantageous position against New Zealand in the third and final Test here on Saturday. Gill and Rishabh Pant's attacking 60 gave India a 28-run lead after which New Zealand ended the second day at 171 for 9 in their second innings with a lead of 143. “Yes, definitely it's one of my better knocks that I've played in Test cricket. In lead up to this Test, it was all about me working on the areas that I've worked before the England series that we played,” Gill said at the post-match press conference.

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Rishabh Pant Compared To Viv Richards, Virender Sehwag After Shattering This All-Time Record

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 LIVE Score Updates: Rishabh Pant Slams Fifty, Keeps 6-Down India's Hopes Alive

"Bowled On Full Toss, Now Run Out": Virat Kohli Lambasted For 'Suicidal' Dismissal

"It Makes Me Teary-Eyed": KKR Star Venkatesh Iyer Gets Visibly Emotional After Not Being Retained

Cricket Australia Issues Statement After Ball-Tampering Allegation Against India A

Ball-Tampering Row Hits India A As Australia A Secure 7-Wicket Win In 1st Unofficial Test

Ishan Kishan In Soup After Umpires Accuse India A Of Ball-Tampering Against Australia A

"There Was A Bit Of Panic": Shubman Gill's Admission On India's Collapse On Day 1 of 3rd Test vs New Zealand