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Rarity In Cricket: Ashwin, Bairstow Set For Century Of Tests Together

Test cricket will see two players featuring in their 100th game together for only the fourth time when India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England batter Jonny Bairstow take the field here on Thursday. The first such occasion was when former England captain Michael Atherton and Alec Stewart reached the landmark against the West Indies at Old Trafford back in 2000. The second instance involved three players as South Africa's Jacques Kallis, Shaun Pollock and Stephen Fleming played their 100th Test in the South Africa-New Zealand game in Centurion in 2006.

On MS Dhoni Comparisons, Sourav Ganguly's "Different League" Reminder To India Star

Young India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has played just two Tests, but he has been already compared to the legendary MS Dhoni by several former cricketers. Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar labelled Jurel as the next Dhoni, while ex-spinner Anil Kumble feels the yougster has all the tools to become as good as the former India captain. Jurel scored a match-winning 90 in the first innings of the 4th Test against England and also hit an unbeaten 39 in the second innings to help India get the win.

"Not Going To Be Easy Beating India At Home": Spin Legend Slams Bazball

India's home supremacy weathered the 'Bazball' storm as Rohit Sharma's men secured a hard-fought five-wicket win over England in the fourth and penultimate Test for a 17th consecutive series triumph in their own backyard on Monday, handing a harsh reality check to the visitors' unidimensional approach. Following the victory, former India captain and spin legend Anil Kumble slammed Bazball and stated that it is never going to be easy to beat India at home. The term 'Bazball' is derived from 'Baz', the nickname of Brendon McCullum, who is the head coach of England's Test team since May 2022.

"Both Shreyas Iyer And Ishan Kishan Are...": Harsha Bhogle's Strong Take On BCCI Central Contracts

Veteran cricket analyst and commentator Harsha Bhogle has shared his views on BCCI's Annual Central Contracts, which were revealed on Wednesday. Star cricketers Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were the biggest absentees from the list, which have been finalised for the duration between October 1st, 2023 to September 30th, 2024. Kishan and Iyer were not considered for central contracts by the BCCI, with the board warning players to emphasise domestic cricket if they are fit and not travelling with the national team.

On Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant Selection Debate, Anil Kumble's "MS Dhoni" Verdict

Former India captain Anil Kumble has shared his views on young wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel, following his brilliant show in the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Jurel starred with the bat as India beat Engand by five wickets at the JSCA International Stadium on Monday. Jurel smashed a gritty 90 in the first innings, before scoring an unbeaten 39 to see help India chase down 192. In first-choice keeper Rishabh Pant's absence, Jurel has managed to make a strong case for himself as far as the Test team is concerned.

'Bazball Or Whatever Ball You Call It': India Great's Dig At Ben Stokes And Co's Misfiring England

The Indian cricket team sealed a memorable series win against England with a five-wicket victory in Ranchi in the fourth Test. Despite top stars like Jasprit Bumrah missing from action, the young guns under Rohit Sharma galvanised into a pack of powerful performers. Though England looked in control in phases of the game, India were able wrest control with youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel stepping up in the series. India's performance has put a question mark on England's Bazball strategy, as they have now lost the first series since the ultra-aggressive approach by coach Brendon McCullum.

"Knee Has Been Acting Up": Ravichandran Ashwin's Big Revelation After Five-Wicket Haul vs England

Following the end of the third day's play between India and England during the fourth Test, veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he has been facing some knee issues. It comes as a major threat for India as Ashwin has been one of the key members for the side in the red-ball cricket. On Sunday, he became the Indian bowler with most number of wickets in Tests on home soil. For the new high, the off-spinner surpassed bowling legend Anil Kumble.

"Got Right Pace For This Surface": India Great Lauds England Spinner Shoaib Bashir

Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble lauded England spinner Shoaib Bashir for his spell during the fourth Test against India, saying that the young spinner has got the right pace for the Ranchi surface and credited the team management for selecting him. Bashir snapped four wickets in his spell of 32 overs while conceding 83 runs, taking wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar and Ravindra Jadeja. Later speaking on JioCinema, Kumble said, "Credit to England management for taking a punt on Bashir. What I understand is that Alastair Cook was batting against Bashir and some 20 balls that Ben Stokes saw, prompted him to get him on tour to India. He's been very impressive. The kind of lines he bowled as an off-spinner, he has kept it outside of the right-hander's eye-line."

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Rarity In Cricket: Ashwin, Bairstow Set For Century Of Tests Together

On MS Dhoni Comparisons, Sourav Ganguly's "Different League" Reminder To India Star

"Not Going To Be Easy Beating India At Home": Spin Legend Slams Bazball

"Both Shreyas Iyer And Ishan Kishan Are...": Harsha Bhogle's Strong Take On BCCI Central Contracts

On Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant Selection Debate, Anil Kumble's "MS Dhoni" Verdict

'Bazball Or Whatever Ball You Call It': India Great's Dig At Ben Stokes And Co's Misfiring England

"Knee Has Been Acting Up": Ravichandran Ashwin's Big Revelation After Five-Wicket Haul vs England

"Got Right Pace For This Surface": India Great Lauds England Spinner Shoaib Bashir