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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.

Shane Warne: India legend Sunil Gavaskar regrets comments

India legend Sunil Gavaskar has retracted his comments after refusing to call the late Shane Warne the greatest of all time, saying the time was not yet right to make comparisons.

India spinner Patel returns to test squad against Sri Lanka

MUMBAI : Left-arm spinner Axar Patel has returned to India's squad for the second and final test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru after recovering from an injury and COVID-19, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Tuesday.

India vs Sri Lanka: Axar Patel Replaces Kuldeep Yadav In India Squad For 2nd Test

Axar Patel has been added to India squad for the second Test against Sri Lankaset to be played in Bengaluru from March 12, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a media release. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added Axar Patel to India's squad for the second Paytm Test to be played from 12-16th March in Bengaluru. The all-rounder has completed his rehab and has been cleared by the BCCI Medical Team," the statement said. According to the Indian board, Axar is fit after the completion of his "rehab" as he replaces Kuldeep Yadav in the squad.

India vs Sri Lanka: Former India Cricketer Makes Big Prediction On Ravichandran Ashwin

Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel spoke highly of spinner Ravichandran Ashwin after his brilliant performance in the India's win over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Mohali. Ashwin, who went past Kapil Dev's tally of 434 Test wickets, received high praise from his former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate Parthiv. Parthiv explained how Ashwin now is in the "elite" list that features the likes of Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh. "Ashwin joined the elite list that has names like Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh. These are legends of Indian cricket and a lot of people got inspired after watching them play. We talk about batters like Tendulkar and Gavaskar but many people copied the action of Kapil, Harbhajan and Kumble. Many took up the sport because of them. Ashwin joining them is a testimony to his hard work. It took him 11 years to reach the milestone. It takes time and you got to work hard for that time. We have seen Ashwin try different things as well. He has a deep understanding of the game and he takes his time to study it," Parthiv told Cricbuzz.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Heartwarming Gesture Towards Specially-Abled Fan

Regarded as one of the best batters of the modern era, former India captain Virat Kohli played his 100th Test last week. He was felicitated by the Indian team with the team also giving him a guard of honour when he walked out to field on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka. The fans at Mohali also cheered for the prolific right-hander whenever they caught a glimpse of throughout the Test match. Kohli too did his bit in reciprocating the love showered on him. He won hearts on social media for his latest gesture towards a specially-abled fan. After the conclusion of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday, the 33-year-old batter gifted his jersey to a fan named Dharamveer Pal, who is unofficially known as the 12th man of Team India.

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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

Shane Warne: India legend Sunil Gavaskar regrets comments

India spinner Patel returns to test squad against Sri Lanka

India vs Sri Lanka: Axar Patel Replaces Kuldeep Yadav In India Squad For 2nd Test

India vs Sri Lanka: Former India Cricketer Makes Big Prediction On Ravichandran Ashwin

Watch: Virat Kohli's Heartwarming Gesture Towards Specially-Abled Fan