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"Malinga Bana Hua Hai": Virat Kohli's Hilarious Dig At Shakib Al Hasan Breaks Internet

A hilarious chat between Virat Kohli and Shakib Al Hasan has gone viral on social media during Day 2 of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai on Friday. Kohli came out to bat after India lost two quick wickets in the second innings and he looked in good touch before losing his wicket to Mehidy Hasan Miraz. However, during his stay, the stump mic captured him referring to Shakib as ‘Malinga'. It was in reference to Shakib bowling a series of yorkers against him and as a result, he took a hilarious dig while namedropping the legendary Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga.

Hardik Pandya Practices With Red-Ball, Raises Buzz Over Potential Test Cricket Return

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya practiced with red-ball cricket on Thursday, sharing a video with his fans on social media. The 30-year-old, who last played Test match for India back in 2018 against England, took to X and posted a video of him practicing some batting and bowling with red-ball. In 11 Tests for India, Pandya scored 532 runs at an average of 31.29, with a century and four fifties in 18 innings. His best score was 108. He also took 17 wickets at an average of 31.05, with the best bowling figures of 5/28.

England Skipper Ben Stokes To Have Scan Ahead Of Pakistan Tests: Report

England Test skipper Ben Stokes will have a scan on his hamstring injury next week ahead of the first Test in Pakistan, says a report. Stokes sustained the injury playing in the Hundred for Northern Superchargers against Manchester Originals last month. Stokes sprinted for a quick single early in the Superchargers' chase; he pulled up injured after completing the run and collapsed, clutching his left leg. He was helped off the field and later returned to the team dugout on crutches. He subequently ruled out the Sri Lanka Tests.

"One Of Our Greatest Ever": Mitchell Marsh Praises Adam Zampa Ahead Of His 100th ODI

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has heaped praise on Adam Zampa as the leg-spinner prepares to play his 100th One Day International (ODI) against England on Thursday. Reflecting on Zampa's journey, Marsh addressing a news conference highlighted the significant impact the bowler has had on the team and his development into one of Australia's premier ODI players. "I think 100 games these days is a really special achievement," Marsh said at the pre match press conference.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2: Live Score Updates

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be resuming their proceedings from 302/7 on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against New Zealand in Galle. At Stumps on Day 1, Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis remained unbeaten at the crease. Earlier, Sri Lanka had slumped to 106 for four just after lunch but Kamindu provided a confident and calm performance, stitching a 103-run stand with Kusal Mendis. New Zealand fast bowler William O'Rourke had earlier rattled Sri Lanka's top order, taking two wickets as the hosts reached 88 at lunch. (Live Scorecard)

Gautam Gambhir's Smashing Reply To Silence Pitch Critics Ahead Of Bangladesh Test

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, on Wednesday, sent a loud and clear message to critics who have already started to bring up topic around Indian pitches being too spin-friendly. In recent years, Indian pitches have been subjected to plenty of criticism over early finishes, sometimes in even two or three days. Speaking to reporters ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh, Gambhir said that not much noise was made when India's Test matches in South Africa finishes in 2-3 days.

India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming 1st Test Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming 1st Test Live Telecast: Rohit Sharma-led India are set to take on Bangladesh in a two-match Test series, set to start on September 19. The Indian cricket team is coming after a break of over one month. The side will aim to get over the 0-2 ODI series defeat it suffered at the hands of Sri Lanka in early August. With the likes of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah also in the team, India will aim to get off with a winning start against Bangladesh in the Test series.

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis Surpasses Sunil Gavaskar To Equal Pakistan Star Shaud Shakeel's World Record

Sri Lanka star Kamindu Mendis has been enjoying a dream debut in Tests. Since playing his first Test in July 2022, Mendis scored at least one 50-plus score in each of his first six Tests. Now on Wednesday, in a Test match against New Zealand in Galle, Mendis scored a ton. With that he has a fifty-plus score in each of his first seven Tests. This feat has happenned only once before in the 147-year history of Test cricket. Last year, Pakistan's Saud Shakeel became the first Test player to score 50-plus scores in each of his first seven Tests.

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"Malinga Bana Hua Hai": Virat Kohli's Hilarious Dig At Shakib Al Hasan Breaks Internet

Hardik Pandya Practices With Red-Ball, Raises Buzz Over Potential Test Cricket Return

England Skipper Ben Stokes To Have Scan Ahead Of Pakistan Tests: Report

"One Of Our Greatest Ever": Mitchell Marsh Praises Adam Zampa Ahead Of His 100th ODI

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2: Live Score Updates

Gautam Gambhir's Smashing Reply To Silence Pitch Critics Ahead Of Bangladesh Test

India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming 1st Test Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis Surpasses Sunil Gavaskar To Equal Pakistan Star Shaud Shakeel's World Record