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100th Test: When a Virat Kohli fan was jailed in Pakistan and when Pak cricketers praised the Indian run machine

Virat Kohli will become just the 12th Indian to play 100 Tests when India take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two-match series at IS Bindra PCA stadium in Mohali. Overall, Virat will become just the 71st player in the history of Test cricket to go past the milestone. Since making his debut in Test cricket, almost 12 years ago in June 2010, against Zimbabwe in Harare, Kohli has not only established himself as one of best batters in the format but also one of the most successful skippers.

Aussies mulling first Test team: Cummins

As Pakistan keep their deck under wraps, Pat Cummins is also keeping his playing cards hidden on the eve of Australia's first Test match in the country for 24 years.

Pakistan vs Australia: 'Looks a good wicket', Pat Cummins upbeat for historic Rawalpindi Test

Pat Cummins and Babar Azam on the eve of the match. Rain forced both teams to cancel their practice sessions Thursday, but the forecast is clear for Friday and most of Saturday, with showers likely on the last three days of play. Despite the weather, Cummins and Azam were geared up for the historic Test -- to be played in front of a sell-out 16,000 crowd in Rawalpindi, the garrison city just south of the capital, Islamabad. Australia haven't toured Pakistan since 1998 as security issues kept international teams from visiting, and as a result are unfamiliar with the local pitches. "It looks like a good wicket... as expected," Cummins told reporters on the eve of the match.

England and Australia can lay down marker in their Women’s World Cup opener

The countdown clock in the centre of Christchurch has ticked down to less than one day until the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 officially begins.

Australia Captain Pat Cummins Upbeat For Historic Pakistan Test

Australia's first Test in Pakistan in 24 years starting Friday is threatened by rain, but even storm clouds failed to dampen the mood of rival captains Pat Cummins and Babar Azam on the eve of the match. Rain forced both teams to cancel their practice sessions Thursday, but the forecast is clear for Friday and most of Saturday, with showers likely on the last three days of play. Despite the weather, Cummins and Azam were geared up for the historic Test -- to be played in front of a sell-out 16,000 crowd in Rawalpindi, the garrison city just south of the capital, Islamabad.

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100th Test: When a Virat Kohli fan was jailed in Pakistan and when Pak cricketers praised the Indian run machine

Aussies mulling first Test team: Cummins

Pakistan vs Australia: 'Looks a good wicket', Pat Cummins upbeat for historic Rawalpindi Test

England and Australia can lay down marker in their Women’s World Cup opener

Australia Captain Pat Cummins Upbeat For Historic Pakistan Test

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