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"Nathan Lyon Is A Taklu": Ex-Australia Star's Funny Comment Leaves Everyone In Splits

A funny conversation between former Australia cricketers Adam Gilchrist and Kerry O'Keefe is going viral on social media. The two ex-stars were in the commentarty during the India vs Australia 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when the hilarious incident took place. Gilchrist heard the word "bald eagle" on the stump mic and he didn't waste time to poke fun at his fellow commentator O'Keefe. "Sure, it's Nathan Lyon, they're referring to and not you Kerry O'Keefe," said Gilchrist.

Teen talent Konstas fires up MCG with half-century on debut

MELBOURNE :Teen sensation Sam Konstas had the crowd in the palm of his hand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday as he smashed India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah around the park and got under the visitors' skin with a half-century on debut in the fourth test.

Tim Southee Equals Chris Gayle In Elite Test List Dominated By Batters. Ben Stokes At Helm

New Zealand veteran Tim Southee on Saturday equalled West Indies great Chris Gayle's tally of sixes in Test cricket to move to joint-fourth spot in the all-time list, with his 98th hit over the fence in Hamilton. Southee, playing his 107th and final Test for New Zealand, reached the milestone in the match against England at the Seddon Park. Southee hammered three sixes in his quick-fire 10-ball 23 which also included one four. England captain Ben Stokes leads the all-time list with 133 sixes in 110 Tests so far, followed by former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum with 107 sixes in 101 matches.

"Very Similar To...": Ricky Ponting Compares Travis Head To Australia Great In Huge Praise

Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Gabba, ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting lavished praise on left-handed batter Travis Head, comparing him to former cricketer Adam Gilchrist. Ponting commended Head's bold batting approach and match-winning consistency during his conversation with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review. Head delivered a remarkable performance in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, earning the Player of the Match award for his stunning 140, which helped level the series at 1-1.

'Very Similar To Adam Gilchrist': Ex-Australia Skipper On Travis Head's Batting Style

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes left-handed batter Travis Head is well on his way to becoming one of the batting greats of the modern-day game. Head was named Player of the Match after scoring a stunning 140 off 141 balls to help Australia beat India by ten wickets in the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval and help the hosts' level the five-match series at 1-1. Head has been India's nemesis over the last 18 months – making magnificent 163 in the 2023 World Test Championship final and a match-winning 137 in the ODI World Cup final later that year.

"Stung By Criticism": Australia Legend Explains Motivation For Team's Massive 2nd Test Win vs India

Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia were "stung" by the criticism following their loss in Perth, but have returned to their best, driven by captain Pat Cummins' controlled aggression. Australia, who had drawn a lot of flak for the 295-run loss in the opening Perth Test, bounced back by registering an emphatic 10-wicket win in the second game to level the five match series 1-1. "You could see just through his (Cummins) celebrations that… every wicket that he took he was more aggressive in his celebration," Gilchrist said on Fox Cricket.

'Jasprit Bumrah Is At Certain Level But...': Australia Great's Blunt Take On Indian Bowling Attack

Australia's wicketkeeping great Adam Gilchrist has pointed out that Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana weren't up to the desired level in Adelaide to support fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah, who picked eight wickets in India's 295-run win in Perth, picked 4/61 in the first innings in Adelaide. Though Siraj took 4-98, his economy rate was four, while Rana, who shined on debut by taking four wickets in Perth, conceded 86 runs without taking a single wicket.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Takes Adam Gilchrist By Surprise, His Response Can't Be Missed

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant shared a light-hearted moment with Australia great Adam Gilchrist on Sunday. Ahead of the start of play on Day 3, legendary Australia wicketkeeper Gilchrist, who is a part of the experts' panel for broadcaster Star Sports, was taken by surprise when Pant approached him from behind and closed the latter's eyes with both his hands. As soon as Gilchrist realised that it was Pant behind him, the duo shared a warm hug. "I was surprised there, didn't know who was behind me," said Gilchrist about the incident later.

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"Nathan Lyon Is A Taklu": Ex-Australia Star's Funny Comment Leaves Everyone In Splits

Teen talent Konstas fires up MCG with half-century on debut

Tim Southee Equals Chris Gayle In Elite Test List Dominated By Batters. Ben Stokes At Helm

"Very Similar To...": Ricky Ponting Compares Travis Head To Australia Great In Huge Praise

'Very Similar To Adam Gilchrist': Ex-Australia Skipper On Travis Head's Batting Style

"Stung By Criticism": Australia Legend Explains Motivation For Team's Massive 2nd Test Win vs India

'Jasprit Bumrah Is At Certain Level But...': Australia Great's Blunt Take On Indian Bowling Attack

Watch: Rishabh Pant Takes Adam Gilchrist By Surprise, His Response Can't Be Missed