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Virat Kohli Shatters Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Becomes First Cricketer Ever To...

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli added another record to his already illustrious career as he became the fastest player to reach 27000 international runs during Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Monday. Kohli shattered legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar's record (623 innings) as he was able to achieve the feat in just 594 innings. As a result, Kohli became the only cricketer ever to finish 27000 international runs in under 600 innings. The other players who have achieved this feat are former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting and Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara.

"Australia Playing Mind Games": Ex-Pakistan Star Warns India Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali believes Australia players are playing "mind games" ahead of the highly anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy series against India. The wave of excitement has started to build around the rivalry between India and Australia as the series inches closer to its commencement in November. Recently, Australia Test captain Pat Cummins chose Rishabh Pant as the batter they will be wary of ahead of captain Rohit Sharma, stalwart Virat Kohli, and "national treasure" Jasprit Bumrah.

Punjab Kings Part Ways With Sanjay Bangar, Trevor Bayliss: Report

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have parted ways with head coach Trevor Bayliss and head of cricket development Sanjay Bangar ahead of the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season, according to ESPNcricinfo. As per the report, the decision was made recently by the franchise board, which includes the four co-owners. This move is part of the franchise's efforts to revamp its coaching staff. Earlier this month, Punjab Kings appointed Ricky Ponting as their new head coach. Bayliss took over as head coach after IPL 2022, while Bangar joined the franchise in December 2023. The Kings, who have yet to win an IPL title, finished eighth in 2023 and ninth the previous season.

Australia thrash England in second ODI

Australia were indebted to Alex Carey as they beat England by 68 runs in the second one-day international at Headingley on Saturday to go 2-0 up in a five-match series.

England vs Australia Live Streaming 3rd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

England vs Australia Live Streaming 3rd ODI Live Telecast: England will be squaring off against Australia in the 3rd ODI of the five-match series on Tuesday in Chester-le-Street. Mitchell Marsh and co will be coming to this clash after thrashing England by 68 runs in the 2nd ODI. So far, Australia are leading 2-0 and will aim to take an unassailable lead in the five-match series. Talking about the 2nd ODI, Australia were 221/9 but Alex Carey's massive knock of 74 propelled them to 270. That proved more than enough as a new-look England, who collapsed to 65-5, were dismissed for 202 with nearly 10 overs remaining after none of their batsmen made a fifty.

Delhi Capitals IPL Retention List Revealed, Report Says Franchise To Keep These 5 Stars

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction gets closer, franchises are finalising the list of players they wish to retain. Though the number of retained players would depend upon the guidelines set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the franchises are reportedly moving ahead with their draft retention lists. After the Chennai Super Kings' reported retention list came out, the Delhi Capitals' priority of players has been made public in a report. The list suggests that skipper Rishabh Pant would be the franchise's No. 1 pick, ending the speculation about his potential reunion with Ricky Ponting at Punjab Kings.

Alex Carey Sparks Recovery As Australia Thrash England In 2nd ODI

Australia were indebted to Alex Carey as they beat England by 68 runs in the second one-day international at Headingley on Saturday to go 2-0 up in a five-match series. The world champions were in trouble at 221-9 after losing the toss. But Carey made a dashing 74, with the wicketkeeper dominating a last-wicket stand of 49 with Josh Hazlewood that took Australia to 270 all out. That proved more than enough as a new-look England, who collapsed to 65-5, were dismissed for 202 with nearly 10 overs remaining after none of their batsmen made a fifty.

"My Availability...": Ricky Ponting Breaks Silence On Split With Delhi Capitals

After his appointment as the head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting opened up on his exit from the Delhi Capitals (DC) coaching setup, saying that his availability had become an issue and the franchise wanted him to operate as a full-time head coach. Ponting has been named the new head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) starting from IPL 2025, following his departure from Delhi Capitals two months ago, ending a seven-year stint with the franchise. Ponting becomes the third head coach in four seasons for Punjab Kings, who finished ninth in the 2024 IPL season. The team has not made the playoffs since 2014, when they were runners-up. One of Ponting's initial tasks will be to identify players for retention ahead of the next season, pending the finalisation of the IPL's retention rules.

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Virat Kohli Shatters Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Becomes First Cricketer Ever To...

"Australia Playing Mind Games": Ex-Pakistan Star Warns India Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Punjab Kings Part Ways With Sanjay Bangar, Trevor Bayliss: Report

Australia thrash England in second ODI

England vs Australia Live Streaming 3rd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Delhi Capitals IPL Retention List Revealed, Report Says Franchise To Keep These 5 Stars

Alex Carey Sparks Recovery As Australia Thrash England In 2nd ODI

"My Availability...": Ricky Ponting Breaks Silence On Split With Delhi Capitals