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Virender Sehwag, Jhulan Goswami Lead As World Cricketing Fraternity Lauds Virat Kohli On Scoring 75th International Century

The cricketing fraternity took to social media after star Indian batter Virat Kohli ended his Test century drought started on November 2019 to score his 75th international ton and 28th century in the longest format on Sunday. Legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag, with whom Sachin Tendulkar opened the batting for years, congratulated Virat, saying that "class is permanent".

Watch: How New Zealand Helped India Reach World Test Championship Final After Beating Sri Lanka In Last-Ball Thriller

New Zealand and Sri Lanka put on one of the most thrilling Test matches in the sport's rich history with result going in the Kiwis' favour on the last ball of Day 5 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday. New Zealand's win enabled India to seal a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, alongside Australia. Chasing a target of 285, New Zealand needed one run on the final ball with centurion Kane Williamson on strike. Williamson tried to pull Asitha Fernando's delivery but ended up missing it.

How Bad Was Shreyas Iyer's Injury? Rohit Sharma Shares Grave Observation

Shreyas Iyer's recurring lower back injury "isn't looking good at the moment", said India captain Rohit Sharma, who couldn't set a timeframe on the stylish right-hander's comeback to competitive cricket. Besides the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, Iyer could also miss the IPL for Kolkata Knigt Riders, a franchise he leads in the cash-rich league. Iyer, who was part of the playing XI, couldn't come out to bat during the Indian innings on the best batting surface after his right lower back problems resurfaced after fielding for more than 167 overs during the Australian innings.

"I Was Called Black Monkey": Mohammed Siraj Recalls Racism Incident On Australia Tour

Racism remains one of the biggest problems in sports. Time and again, incidents of players being abused on the field, be it in football, cricket or other sports, have been reported. Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was also subjected to racism on the tour of Australia in 2021 during the Sydney Test. More than two years since the incident took place, Siraj has opened up on the dark episode of his career, revealing that he was called a 'black monkey' by a section of Australian supporters in the stadium.

"Don't Believe What You See On Social Media": Rohit Sharma Provides Update On Virat Kohli's Health

The rumours surrounding Virat Kohli's fitness has been doing the rounds since Sunday following his brilliant century against Australia in the fourth Test encounter in Ahmedabad. “Playing through sickness with this composure. Inspiring me always…,” Anushka Sharma wrote on her social media following Kohli's innings and fans were speculating about what Kohli might be suffering from. Rohit addressed the rumours in his press conference, and he had a straight answer to the questions posed by reporters in the aftermath of the game which ended in a draw. "Don't believe what you see on social media. Don't think Virat was sick, just that he was coughing a bit," Rohit said at post-match press conference.

Novak Djokovic invited to Sanremo ATP Challenger event if he misses Miami Open - but could he actually play?

It’s been 18 years since Novak Djokovic won his last ATP Challenger Tour title – but could he make a return to the second tier of professional tennis this month? World No. 1 Djokovic is currently out of action as he is unable to play at the ongoing Indian Wells due to being unvaccinated against Covid-19.

India complete Australia series win to set up World Test Championship final showdown

India booked their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final for the second straight occasion after drawing the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad, and with generous help from Kane Williamson and New Zealand.

Watch: Virat Kohli Teases Nitin Menon Over LBW Decision. Umpire's Reaction Goes Viral

It has been a brilliant outing for Virat Kohli in the fourth Test match between India and Australia in Ahmedabad as the star batsman scored his first Test century in almost three years. Kohli dealt with the Australia bowlers with ease and his 182-run knock was able to hand India a decent lead in the first innings. The ex-India skipper was in a mood for banter on Monday and he was caught on the stump mic taking a slight jibe at on-field umpire Nitin Menon. Following a decision that went against India with respect to Aussie batsman Travis Head, Kohli decided to taunt Menon about it and said that if the decision was in any way related to him, the umpire would have given the decision against him.

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Virender Sehwag, Jhulan Goswami Lead As World Cricketing Fraternity Lauds Virat Kohli On Scoring 75th International Century

Watch: How New Zealand Helped India Reach World Test Championship Final After Beating Sri Lanka In Last-Ball Thriller

How Bad Was Shreyas Iyer's Injury? Rohit Sharma Shares Grave Observation

"I Was Called Black Monkey": Mohammed Siraj Recalls Racism Incident On Australia Tour

"Don't Believe What You See On Social Media": Rohit Sharma Provides Update On Virat Kohli's Health

Novak Djokovic invited to Sanremo ATP Challenger event if he misses Miami Open - but could he actually play?

India complete Australia series win to set up World Test Championship final showdown

Watch: Virat Kohli Teases Nitin Menon Over LBW Decision. Umpire's Reaction Goes Viral