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"Australia's Greatest Cricketer After Bradman": Ex-England Skipper's Blockbuster Praise For Pat Cummins

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said that Australian skipper Pat Cummins will be remembered as Australia's greatest cricketer after batting great Don Bradman because of his brilliant numbers and performances. Cummins continued his red-hot form with his third successive five-wicket haul during Australia's third and final Test of the series against Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). "I saw a bit of DK Lillee (Dennis Lillie), but I think Pat Cummins," Vaughan said on Fox Cricket.

Watch: Uncanny Similarities In Sachin Tendulkar And Virat Kohli's 29th Test Centuries

Virat Kohli on Friday ended a five-year long wait for a Test ton in overseas conditions. That it came in his 500th international match, which is also India's 100th Test match against West Indies, made the occasion extra special. The 121-run knock at Port Of Spain, Trinidad, was also Kohli's 76th international ton. He thus became the new record holder of most tons in the first 500 international matches, surpassing Tendulkar's record of 75 tons. It was Kohli's 29th Test ton, equalling the record of Don Bradman. Interestingly, Sachin Tendulkar also got the 29th of his 51 Test centuries in Port of Spain.

On The Day He Equalled Don Bradman, Surpassed Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli Talks About 'Challenging Times'

Following his 76th international century in his 500th international match, star India batter Virat Kohli said that his century was satisfying as he had to "do the hard yards" and added that he had to be patient as the wicket was slow. West Indies made a cautious start in reply to India's massive first innings total of 438 runs as they lost only one wicket during the final session of the second Test at Port of Spain on Saturday.

Kohli ton swells India's total before West Indies respond

Virat Kohli's first overseas test century in five years helped India to a mammoth total of 438 on the second day of the second test against West Indies in Port of Spain on Friday, before the hosts made a solid start in response.

Virat Kohli Reminds West Indies Legend Of Javed Miandad Among Other Legends. This Is Why

As India took on West Indies in the second Test of the series, Virat Kohli entered history books, playing his 500th international game. On the second day, Kohli entered the record books as he scored his 76th international ton. He is the first player to score a ton in his 500th international match. This was Kohli's 29th international ton, as he equalled Don Bradman. Sharing his views on India's batting talisman, West Indies great Courtney Walsh lavished ultimate praise, saying in terms of Indian greats, Kohli is just behind Sachin Tendulkar in his list. Walsh also spoke about a few other greats of the game, while slotting Kohli in his top 5 overall.

India vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 2: West Indies Solid In Reply After Virat Kohli Ton Powers India To 438

Virat Kohli equalled Sir Don Bradman's record of 29 hundreds in India's commendable first innings score of 438 but their bowlers found it a tough grind as West Indies ended second day on 86 for 1 in the second Test at Port of Spain, Trinidad. Kohli, who missed out on a hundred in the previous Test, made amends with a polished 121 in 206 balls, his 76th hundred in 500 international appearance. In the process, Kohli also added 159 runs for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja (61 off 152 balls), who also scored his 19th half-century in Tests.

Watch: The Moment Virat Kohli Equalled Don Bradman With Terrific Ton vs West Indies

Virat Kohli climbed yet another peak in international cricket as he became the first player to score a ton in his 500th international match. The former Indian cricket team captain achieved the feat on the second day of the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad. It was Kohli's 76th international ton, and his first overseas Test ton since 2018. Kohli now has 29 international tons, equalling the record of the Australian legend Don Bradman. Also, Kohli now has the most number of international tons in 500 matches, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 75 international tons in his first 500 international matches.

Pakistan Star Saud Shakeel Second Only After Don Bradman To Achieve Massive Feat With Double Ton vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel has been enjoying the form of his life. He started his Test career with multiple solid knocks and he created history by becoming the first Pakistan cricketer to score a double ton in Sri Lanka when he scored an unbeaten 208 during the first Test match in Galle. It was the 45th double ton by any Pakistan batter but irrespective of the records, the innings also did wonders to his batting average. At present, Shakeel boasts of an average of 90.88 – the second-highest for any batter after at least 10 innings only behind the legendary Don Bradman (99.94). No other batter has average over 90 in the same span.

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"Australia's Greatest Cricketer After Bradman": Ex-England Skipper's Blockbuster Praise For Pat Cummins

Watch: Uncanny Similarities In Sachin Tendulkar And Virat Kohli's 29th Test Centuries

On The Day He Equalled Don Bradman, Surpassed Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli Talks About 'Challenging Times'

Kohli ton swells India's total before West Indies respond

Virat Kohli Reminds West Indies Legend Of Javed Miandad Among Other Legends. This Is Why

India vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 2: West Indies Solid In Reply After Virat Kohli Ton Powers India To 438

Watch: The Moment Virat Kohli Equalled Don Bradman With Terrific Ton vs West Indies

Pakistan Star Saud Shakeel Second Only After Don Bradman To Achieve Massive Feat With Double Ton vs Sri Lanka