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Did Virat Kohli Get Called 'Chokli' By A Fan? Video Splits Social Media

Gautam Gambhir's first series as head coach of the Indian team ended in a 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka in Pallekele. With senior batter like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma now retired from T20Is, the selectors made Suryakumar Yadav the captain for the three-match series. On Tuesday, India won the third and final T20I via Super Over to give Gambhir a brilliant present in his first-ever bilateral series. However, the focus now shifts towards a three-game ODI series, starting with the first game on August 2. It was earlier reported that both Kohli and Rohit would skip the ODI series, having asked for a break after helping India win the T20 World Cup.

Hardik Pandya Says This On Suryakumar Yadav's Captaincy As Gautam Gambhir Gives Epic Speech. Watch

Newly appointed India head coach, Gautam Gambhir began his career in the new role with a 3-0 T20I series triumph against Sri Lanka. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy received its due credit in the post-series dressing room speech given by head coach Gambhir while all-rounder Hardik Pandya also had some special words for his Mumbai Indians teammate. The comments from Gambhir and Hardik were shared by the BCCI in a video published on social media.

Did Muttiah Muralitharan Dance On 'Tauba Tauba' In Viral Video - Here's The Truth

A video has gone viral on social media featuring a dancer who looks extremely like legendary Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan. In the video, the dancer was seen grooving to the famous song "Tauba Tauba" featuring actor Vicky Kaushal from the film "Bad Newz". The video quickly gained popularity among the social media users and a lot of them were convinced that it was indeed Muralitharan who could be seen shaking a leg. However, the dancer in the video was not Muralitharan and it was actually a choreographer called Kiran. He earned a lot of praise for his dance moves and the execution of the video.

We'll Give You Security, Come": Former Pakistan Pacer's Explosive Dare To BCCI, Team India

Former Pakistan fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed has launched an explosive dare towards Team India in response to former spinner Harbhajan Singh's comment that there is a "safety concern" in Pakistan. Tanvir has asked India and the BCCI to tour Pakistan, saying that it is only the Pakistan cricket team who keep touring India without refusal. The row comes after reports have stated that the BCCI do not want to tour Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. On the other hand, Pakistan toured India for the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite List In T20Is

Displaying consistency and skill, Suryakumar Yadav, the India T20 Internationals captain, has joined the elite list of cricketers with the most Player of the Series awards in T20Is. This achievement places him just behind Virat Kohli, who leads the pack with six awards, showcasing Yadav's remarkable rise in the shortest format of the game. With his fifth such accolade, Yadav now stands shoulder to shoulder with Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and Australia's cricketing giant David Warner. Yadav's journey to this milestone has been nothing short of spectacular. His aggressive batting style, coupled with his ability to play under pressure, has made him a crucial asset for the Indian cricket team.

Watch: Hardik Pandya's Heartfelt Post On Son Agastya's Birthday Melts Internet

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya put an emotional post for his son Agastya on the latter's birthday on July 30, 2024. Hardik shared his adorable moments with Agastya, who is currenly with his estranged wife Natasa Stankovic. "You keep me going every single day! Happy birthday to my partner in crime, my whole heart, my Agu. Love you beyond words," wrote Hardik on Instagram. It is worth noting that Hardik and Natasha earlier this month in a joint statement annonuced that they parted ways.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Can't Stop Smiling In First 'Suspense-Filled' Best Fielder Ceremony

Star India batter Rinku Singh bagged the 'Fielder of the Series' award following Men in Blue's 3-0 triumph over Sri Lanka in the T20I series. Newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir's era started with a massive 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka, after Team India successfully beaten the hosts in the final game on Tuesday. The X handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video of the medal ceremony, which takes place after every game in the dressing room.

Not His 20th Over, Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Real Game-Changing Moment For India In 3rd T20I

Suryakumar Yadav's heart is beating with joy watching his teammates care for each other, as he starts his journey to become a leader of men rather than a mere captain of a cricket team. In his first series as full-time T20I captain, Suryakumar won the 'Player of The Series' award after two brilliant knocks in the first two games, but getting two wickets with his off-breaks in a thrilling Super Over win was an icing on the cake.

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Did Virat Kohli Get Called 'Chokli' By A Fan? Video Splits Social Media

Hardik Pandya Says This On Suryakumar Yadav's Captaincy As Gautam Gambhir Gives Epic Speech. Watch

Did Muttiah Muralitharan Dance On 'Tauba Tauba' In Viral Video - Here's The Truth

We'll Give You Security, Come": Former Pakistan Pacer's Explosive Dare To BCCI, Team India

Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite List In T20Is

Watch: Hardik Pandya's Heartfelt Post On Son Agastya's Birthday Melts Internet

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Can't Stop Smiling In First 'Suspense-Filled' Best Fielder Ceremony

Not His 20th Over, Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Real Game-Changing Moment For India In 3rd T20I