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Virat Kohli Returns As Rohit Sharma Gives Strange Explanation Behind Two Changes For 2nd ODI

India captain Rohit Sharma announced two big changes for the second ODI against England as the tourists won the toss and opted to bat first in Cuttack on Sunday. Virat Kohli marked his much-anticipated return to the team's playing XI after missing the series opener due to a knee injury. It was Shreyas Iyer who had replaced him in the team during the last match but the middle-order batter retained his place in the team after hitting an explosive half-century. It was Yashasvi Jaiswal who was dropped to make space for Kohli in the playing XI this time.

"Watch This, Haters": India Vice-Captain Shubman Gill Takes Stunning Diving Catch, Sends Internet On Fire

Team India vice-captain Shubman Gill had an incredible day in the outfield in the second ODI between India and England at Cuttack. Gill took as many as three catches during England's batting, but the pick of the bunch was a stunning effort to dismiss Harry Brook. Trying to hit a slower ball by Harshit Rana, Brook did not get the perfect timing, sending it high up. However, Gill had to run a fair distance backwards before completing a diving catch, sending the crowd into raptures.

LIVE | India v England, 2nd ODI

England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat against India - who have Virat Kohli back in the team - in the second one-day international in Cuttack on Sunday.

Australia Win Second Test And Series Against Sri Lanka

Australia won the second Test against Sri Lanka by nine wickets in Galle on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0. Set a target of 75 to win, Australia lost only Travis Head as they romped to a commanding victory before lunch on day four. Steve Smith's men had earlier on Sunday bundled Sri Lanka out for 231, after the hosts had resumed on 211-8 from overnight. Sri Lanka's resistance lasted just 26 minutes, losing Kusal Mendis for 50 and Lahiru Kumara for nine.

Steve Smith Equals Rahul Dravid, Joe Root In List Of Elite Test Batters

Australian batting stalwart Steve Smith registered his 36th Test century on day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Friday. With this century, Smith has now equalled the legendary Rahul Dravid and England's Joe Root in the list of most Test centuries, making him the joint-fifth highest century-maker in Test history. Smith, leading Australia in the absence of Pat Cummins, played a captain's knock, anchoring the innings after the visitors suffered early blows. Walking in at 37/2, following the dismissals of Travis Head (21) and Marnus Labuschagne (4), Smith faced immediate pressure but remained unfazed. He survived a close lbw appeal on the first ball, as the Sri Lankan review revealed the ball was missing the stumps.

"Soon There Will Be...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Brutal Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Reality Check

Former England captain Kevin Pieteresen spoke highly of India star duo, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, amid growing debate over their future in the team. Ever since Kohli and Rohit failed to fire during India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the two veterans of the game have come under heavy scrutiny, with fans and experts questioning their place in the team. On the eve of the first ODI between India and England, Pietersen had praised Kohli and Rohit for being great role models and ambassadors of the game.

Ravindra Jadeja Achieves Huge Milestone, Only Four Other Indians Have Done It

During the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday, Indian left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja completed 600 international wickets across all formats. Jadeja snapped three wickets in his spell of nine overs where he conceded just 26 runs and bowled one maiden overs. The 36-year-old took the wickets of Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, and Adil Rashid in his spell. With these three wickets, the Saurashtra-born player completed the 600-wicket mark and became the fifth player to do so. The other players to achieve the same landmark were leg-spinner Anil Kumble, off-spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh, and all-rounder Kapil Dev.

Joe Root's Poor Form In ODIs Continue, Falls To Ravindra Jadeja On Return To Format

England batter Joe Root's return to ODIs was a disappointing one as he continued his poor run against spinner Ravindra Jadeja during the first ODI at Nagpur on Thursday. During his 31-ball stay at the crease after England lost wicket of Phil Salt, Root's scoring opportunities were restricted well by India. Root could score just one boundary against Kuldeep Yadav. He was trapped leg-before wicket by Jadeja, breaking a 44-run stand between skipper Jos Buttler and Root. Against Jadeja in 10 innings in ODIs, Root has scored 133 runs in 115 balls and has been dismissed four times.

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Virat Kohli Returns As Rohit Sharma Gives Strange Explanation Behind Two Changes For 2nd ODI

"Watch This, Haters": India Vice-Captain Shubman Gill Takes Stunning Diving Catch, Sends Internet On Fire

LIVE | India v England, 2nd ODI

Australia Win Second Test And Series Against Sri Lanka

Steve Smith Equals Rahul Dravid, Joe Root In List Of Elite Test Batters

"Soon There Will Be...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Brutal Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Reality Check

Ravindra Jadeja Achieves Huge Milestone, Only Four Other Indians Have Done It

Joe Root's Poor Form In ODIs Continue, Falls To Ravindra Jadeja On Return To Format