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On Virat Kohli vs Joe Root 'Best Test Batter' Debate, Adam Gilchrist's Perfect Response

Former England captain Michael Vaughan picked compatriot Joe Root as the best Test batter during a recent interaction. However, during the same discussion, former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist went on to name India star Virat Kohli as the best of the best. While both agreed that Kohli is indeed the better batter in limited overs cricket, Vaughan sided with Root, considering his recent form in the longest format of the game. However, Gilchrist argued that Root has never scored a Test century in Australia.

"Illiterates Of Cricket": Former Pakistan Captain Slams Strike-Rate Experts After Bangladesh Loss

Pakistan suffered an embarrassing 2-0 Test series loss at the hands of Bangladesh on Tuesday. It was the side's first-ever series defeat in the format at the hands of the Bangla Tigers. The Shan Masood-led side was already subjected to harsh criticism ever since it lost the first Test, and a series whitewash only added to its trouble. Many experts, including former batter Salman Butt, lashed out at the side's performance. However, Butt criticized those experts, who asked the Pakistan batters to improve their strike rate in Test cricket.

England's Joe Root Takes Lead As ICC Updates Test Batter Rankings

Star England batter Joe Root became the top batter as the International Cricket Council (ICC) updated player's rankings on Wednesday. "Joe Root's dream run with the bat has helped the England batter to an even bigger lead in the ICC Test Batter Rankings," ICC stated in a statement. Consecutive tons for Root led him to extend his lead atop the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings. Root (922 rating points) now leads the chart by 63 points over New Zealand's Kane Williamson.

"He Is Insecure": Michael Vaughan Gives Brutal Verdict On England Captain

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said he would be happy to be proven wrong on stand-in skipper Ollie Pope's leadership credentials. At the same time, Vaughan stuck to his view that Pope is an insecure person as a leader. Pope made scores of one and 17 in England's 190-run win over Sri Lanka at Lord's. So far in the series, he has amassed only 30 runs in four innings. Questions have been raised over Pope being fidgety while batting and criticism has increased over his leadership abilities not being up to the mark.

2nd Test: Gus Atkinson Stars As England Seal Series vs Sri Lanka

Gus Atkinson continued his Lord's love affair by taking five wickets as England thrashed Sri Lanka by 190 runs in the second Test on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in a three-match series. Sri Lanka, set what would have been a new Test record fourth-innings winning total of 483, were dismissed for 292 after tea on the fourth day despite fifties from Dinesh Chandimal (58), Dimuth Karunaratne (55) and captain Dhananjaya de Silva (50). Fast bowler Atkinson, who scored his maiden first-class hundred in England's first-innings 427, led the attack with 5-62. Player-of-the-match Atkinson secured a fifth mention on the dressing room honours boards in just his second Test at Lord's after taking 12 wickets on England debut against the West Indies in July. (

England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Gus Atkinson Stars As England Seal Series With Unassailable 2-0 Lead

England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Gus Atkinson continued his Lord's love affair by taking five wickets as England thrashed Sri Lanka by 190 runs in the second Test on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in a three-match series. Sri Lanka, set what would have been a new Test record fourth-innings winning total of 483, were dismissed for 292 after tea on the fourth day despite fifties from Dinesh Chandimal (58), Dimuth Karunaratne (55) and captain Dhananjaya de Silva (50). Fast bowler Atkinson, who scored his maiden first-class hundred in England's first-innings 427, led the attack with 5-62. Player-of-the-match Atkinson secured a fifth mention on the dressing room honours boards in just his second Test at Lord's after taking 12 wickets on England debut against the West Indies in July. (Scorecard)

Karunaratne drags Sri Lanka to 136-4 against England, chasing 483

LONDON : Sri Lanka battled to 136-4 against England by lunch at Lord's on Sunday as they sought to deny the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the test series after being set an unlikely 483 to win.

Asked About Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Joe Root's Answer Wins Internet

England great Joe Root became the all-time highest-scoring player for his country at the age of 33, as he registered his 34th hundred in the second Test against Sri Lanka. There's been a significant shift in the way England play cricket at present, with Brendon McCullum's Bazball bringing about a change that demands a more attacking style. Yet, Root has managed to continue his exemplary form, pile up more runs, and reach milestones that others can only dream of. Sitting on the 7th spot of top run-getters in Test cricket with 12,377 runs to his name, Root has a realistic chance of beating the numero uno Sachin Tendulkar in the list.

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On Virat Kohli vs Joe Root 'Best Test Batter' Debate, Adam Gilchrist's Perfect Response

"Illiterates Of Cricket": Former Pakistan Captain Slams Strike-Rate Experts After Bangladesh Loss

England's Joe Root Takes Lead As ICC Updates Test Batter Rankings

"He Is Insecure": Michael Vaughan Gives Brutal Verdict On England Captain

2nd Test: Gus Atkinson Stars As England Seal Series vs Sri Lanka

England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Gus Atkinson Stars As England Seal Series With Unassailable 2-0 Lead

Karunaratne drags Sri Lanka to 136-4 against England, chasing 483

Asked About Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Joe Root's Answer Wins Internet