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Watch: Lasith Malinga 2.0 In The Making? Sri Lanka Great's Son Bowls With Similar Action

At first look, the similarity is uncanny. When Duvin Malinga started bowling in the Mumbai Indians New York nets on the sidelines of the Major League Cricket, it was clear that he shared more than just the surname with his illustrious father, Lasith, who wowed the world with a slinging action. One which made him one of the most lethal fast bowlers to come out of his country. His son Duvin has now shown a similar action. In a video posted by Mumbai Indians on their Instagram account, Malinga can be seen overseeing his son's progress. He had a suggestion too. "Natural action. He needs to bowl straight and fast. If he beats that, he can learn the skills," Malinga said.

Kohli puts India on top on first day of second West Indies Test

Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja combined in an unbroken century partnership for India to regain the ascendancy over West Indies at 288 for four at stumps on Thursday, the opening day of the second and final Test.

Watch: "Stealing Doubles Since...", Stump Mic Catches Virat Kohli's Alpha Moment

There's no messing with Virat Kohli. The Indian cricket icon isn't someone who takes taunts and barbs lightly from the opposition. On the tour of West Indies, Kohli didn't just decimate the hosts' bowlers with his exquisite boundary-hitting technique but also frustrated them by running quick doubles between the wickets. In what seemed like an effort from a Windies player to unnerve him, Kohli's alpha avatar peaked as he responded saying, "I have been stealing doubles since 2012". The comments were caught on stump-mic.

'Shaheen Afridi Is A Top-10 Batter': Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Zaka Ashraf Commits Comical Error At Asia Cup Event

The Asia Cup 2023 schedule was announced on Wednesday. Asian Cricket Council (ACC) head Jay Shah, who is also the BCCI secretary, was the first to announce the schedule. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), co-hosts of the continental event, also organised an unveiling ceremony to announce the schedule with its head Zaka Ashraf present on the occasion along with former Pakistan players. There, Ashraf inadvertently committed a comical blunder. When talking about the potential of Pakistan in ODIs, he mistakenly called fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, a top 10 batter.

Virat Kohli Enters 'Elite Top 5' In International Cricket, Leaves Behind South Africa Legend

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Friday surpassed South Africa's Jacques Kallis to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in international cricket history. Kohli achieved this upward movement in the batting charts during India's second Test against West Indies at Port of Spain. On the first day of the match, which is also his 500th international game, Virat ended unbeaten on 87 in 161 balls. His knocks included eight boundaries. The second day of the match could see Virat smashing his 76th international century and delivering the 'Kohli Special' fans have been waiting for.

'Openerheimer': Internet Reacts As Rohit Sharma Achieves Special Milestone During India vs WI 2nd Test. Watch

India captain Rohit Sharma looked to be sublime form on the first day of the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad on Thursday. Having scored a ton in the first Test, expectations were high from the Indian opener and he did not disappoint. He took his time and slammed his 15th Test half-century. Despite his new opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal departing on 57, Sharma looked set for his 11th Test ton. He, however, departed on 80 but on the way he went past 2000-run mark as a Test opener for the Indian team. His effort was lauded by social media.

Rohit Sharma Goes Past MS Dhoni To Scale Illustrious Milestone For India

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday surpassed compatriot MS Dhoni to become India's fifth-highest run-scorer in international cricket. The Indian skipper accomplished this feat during India's second Test against West Indies at Port of Spain. In the match, the 'Hitman' was at his vintage best. He scored a commendable 80 runs in 143 balls, consisting of nine fours and two sixes. Now in 443 appearances, Rohit has scored 17,298 runs at an average of 42.92. He has scored a total of 44 centuries and 92 fifties in 463 innings, with the best score of 264.

Kohli keeps India on course for big total v West Indies

Virat Kohli forged a century partnership with Ravindra Jadeja for the unbroken fifth wicket to steer India to 288-4 on the opening day of the second test against West Indies in Port of Spain on Thursday.

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Watch: Lasith Malinga 2.0 In The Making? Sri Lanka Great's Son Bowls With Similar Action

Kohli puts India on top on first day of second West Indies Test

Watch: "Stealing Doubles Since...", Stump Mic Catches Virat Kohli's Alpha Moment

'Shaheen Afridi Is A Top-10 Batter': Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Zaka Ashraf Commits Comical Error At Asia Cup Event

Virat Kohli Enters 'Elite Top 5' In International Cricket, Leaves Behind South Africa Legend

'Openerheimer': Internet Reacts As Rohit Sharma Achieves Special Milestone During India vs WI 2nd Test. Watch

Rohit Sharma Goes Past MS Dhoni To Scale Illustrious Milestone For India

Kohli keeps India on course for big total v West Indies