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"Slip Of Tongue": Former Pakistan Skipper Disagrees With Rohit Sharma Terming Ravichandran Ashwin An "All-Time Great"

Team India's splendid innings victory against Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Mohali was a complete team effort. On one hand, Ravindra Jadeja displayed a world-class all-round effort that included a knock of 175 not out apart from taking nine wickets in the match. Other major contributions included Rishabh Pant's 96 with the bat. However, one name that may not have been talked about a lot was that of Ravichandran Ashwin. Along with Jadeja, Ashwin was one of the main architects of the win. Not only did he score a half-century, he also claimed six wickets in the match to help his side finish the game early.

Next generation of bowlers can forget about taking 1000 international wickets: Ashwin

Ashwin says reduction in Tests, emergence of T20 leagues will make it difficult to emulate Shane Warne's featNEW DELHI: As the calendar gets busier, breaking records seems to get harder for contemporary cricketers. As a case in point, while being felicitated for his 100th Test last week, Virat Kohli had mentioned that he was proud to have lasted so long in this day and age. "In present-day cricket, with three formats and IPL, the only takeaway from my career for the next generation is that I could strive through and play the purest format this long," Kohli had said on the morning of the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Mohali.

ICC won't rate Rawalpindi pitch poor: PCB source

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) does not think that the ICC will rate it 'poor' or 'not up to the mark' for Test cricket. The Test between hosts Pakistan and Australia ended in a high-scoring draw but visiting skipper Pat Cummins and top batter Steve Smith were not impressed with the quality of the strip. "Turning up to a pitch that's probably not a traditional pitch you would get here in Rawalpindi, and it's probably clear they've made an effort to try and nullify the pace bowling," Cummins said.

Pakistan v Australia: Imam-ul-Haq scores two tons in drawn first Test

Pakistan opener Imam ul-Haq scored a century in both innings as his side drew the first Test of a three-match home series against Australia.

Rawalpindi Test: Abdullah Shafique And Imam-ul-Haq Join Elite List Of Pakistan Openers

Thefirst Test match between Pakistan and Australia ended in a tame draw as the pitch in Rawalpindi showed no signs of assistance for the bowlers. The hosts lost only 4 wickets in their two innings, with their openers staying unbeaten in the second essay as Pakistan scored 252 runs before stumps were called on the final day. Abdullah Shafique (136*) and Imam-ul-Haq (111*) remained not out as the tired Australian bowlers failed to make any breakthrough. The Australians themselves scored 459 in the first innings in response to Pakistan's first innings total of 476/4 declared.

Watch: When Shane Warne Dismissed Brendon McCullum Exactly How He Told Commentators He Would

The cricketing fraternity has been stunned by the death of former Australia cricketer Shane Warne, who died last week after suffering a heart attack in Thailand. Regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game, Warne troubled top-quality batters with his crafty leg-spin bowling. He was an extremely smart cricketer, who used to read the game brilliantly. In 2011, Warne told the viewers how exactly he's going to dismiss New Zealand's Brendon McCullum during a Big Bash League (BBL) game. Warne was in action for the Melbourne Stars against the Brisbane Heat, he was wearing a microphone to communicate with the commentators.

Used to bowl medium pace to be next Kapil Paaji, says Ashwin

Kapil Dev's tally of 434 Test scalps, premier India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he wanted to be a batter and used to bowl medium pace as a child to become the next "Kapil Paaji". Playing in his 85th match, the 35-year-old Ashwin went past the legendary Kapil's 434 Test scalps to become India's second most successful bowler in the longest format on Sunday.

Used To Bowl Medium Pace To Be Next "Kapil Paaji", Says Ravichandran Ashwin

Humbled to have crossed the legendary Kapil Dev's tally of 434 Test scalps, premier India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he wanted to be a batter and used to bowl medium pace as a child to become the next "Kapil Paaji." Playing in his 85th match, the 35-year-old Ashwin went past the legendary Kapil's 434 Test scalps to become India's second most successful bowler in the longest format on Sunday. He achieved the feat when he dismissed Charith Asalanka during Sri Lanka's second innings in the first Test, which India won be an innings and 222 runs.

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"Slip Of Tongue": Former Pakistan Skipper Disagrees With Rohit Sharma Terming Ravichandran Ashwin An "All-Time Great"

Next generation of bowlers can forget about taking 1000 international wickets: Ashwin

ICC won't rate Rawalpindi pitch poor: PCB source

Pakistan v Australia: Imam-ul-Haq scores two tons in drawn first Test

Rawalpindi Test: Abdullah Shafique And Imam-ul-Haq Join Elite List Of Pakistan Openers

Watch: When Shane Warne Dismissed Brendon McCullum Exactly How He Told Commentators He Would

Used to bowl medium pace to be next Kapil Paaji, says Ashwin

Used To Bowl Medium Pace To Be Next "Kapil Paaji", Says Ravichandran Ashwin