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Rajasthan Royals Star Riyan Parag Hits 12 Sixes On Way To Second-Fastest Ranji Trophy Ton, Enters Record Books

The ongoing Ranji Trophy is making new headlines everyday. From Bihar's controversial two-team fiasco to Ajinkya Rahane's arrival in Patna for the match, the Indian domestic tournament is grabbing all the attention. On Monday, a new record was registered in the books of Ranji Trophy as Assam skipper Riyan Parag smashed a whopping total of 12 sixes and scored the second-highest century in the history of the tournament. The 22-year-old all-rounder achieved this feat during the match between Assam and Chhattisgarh.

Watch: MS Dhoni's Wit At A Party Leaves Guests ROFL

Former India skipper MS Dhoni is widely known for being the 'cool captain'. Under his captaincy, Team India has won three ICC trophies, including the 2011 ODI World Cup. Not only in international cricket but Dhoni has immensely contributed in Chennai Super Kings' success in IPL. The 42-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is also very popular for his charismatic personality and witty nature. The best example of his humor was recently seen during an engagement party.

"The Moment Rishabh Pant Is Fit...": Ex India Star Issues Bold KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer Statement

As India's tour of South Africa concludes, there remain plenty of questions that the selectors and the team management are left to answer. The performances of Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Prasidh Krishna left much to desire while a few others managed to deliver in fragments. As far as the No. 5 debate goes in the Test team, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels it's a position that will be decided between KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer once wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is fully fit and ready to return.

Not Virat Kohli Or Shubman Gill! England Great Calls This India Star "Box Office Cricketer"

Former England captain Nasser Hussain is hopeful of a successful return of "box office" cricketer Rishabh Pant in 2024 following his recovery from the near-fatal car crash a year back. It was on a fateful December night in 2022 when Pant suffered a horrific car accident. The wicketkeeper batter has made strong progress since then and is likely to return to cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup in USA and the West Indies. "That was such a serious accident. The whole world held its breath and it has been a slow recovery,” Hussain was quoted as saying by the ICC. "You follow on social media, on my phone and the initial first walking steps to then scenes in the gym and then scenes of him playing a bit of cricket, scenes of him with Ricky (Ponting)."

"Ye Bhai Gaya...": Axar Patel Reveals New Details On Rishabh Pant's 'Fateful' Accident

Saturday marked one year of the horrific car crash suffered by India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. The mishap took place as Pant's car hit a divider in the Delhi-Roorkee highway. The southpaw received serious injuries but was lucky to somehow escape from his burning car, thanks to the timely help given by a passerby. Pant's India and Delhi Capitals (DC) teammate Axar Patel has now revealed new details of the "fateful" accident that has still kept the wicketkeeper-batter away from competitive cricket.

Viral Pic: MS Dhoni Celebrates Christmas With Family; Rishabh Pant Joins Them

Former India captain MS Dhoni celebrated the festival of Christmas with his family and friends. Noticeably, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant also joined them during the celeration. The picture of the unit posing in front of a Christmas tree is going viral on social media. Rohit and Pant could be seen donning Christmas hats alongside other members present in the picture. The photo was uploaded through the Instagram account of Dhoni's daughter Ziva with a caption: "Merry Christmas!"

"No Bigger Challenge Than That": Gautam Gambhir's No-Nonsense Take On 'Unfair' KL Rahul Situation

With Rishabh Pant still recovering from a horrific car accident he incurred in December last year, Team India have struggled to find an ideal replacement for him behind the stumps, especially in Test cricket. While there is no hint of Pant's return to international circuit anytime soon, India are set to play South Africa in a two-match Test series, starting with the first game in Centurion from December 26. They will also play five Tests against England on home soil, starting January 24. While KS Bharat and Ishan Kishan have kept the wickets in Pant's absence, it is KL Rahul who is set to take the responsibility against South Africa.

Watch: MS Dhoni Plays Tennis With Rishabh Pant In Dubai, Sends Internet Into Meltdown

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant was part of the franchise's contingent at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction in Dubai. The wicket-keeper batter, who has been missing in action for more than a year due to injury, was present at the auction and took part in a number of bids. Later in the day, he was seen playing tennis with Chennai Super Kings star MS Dhoni in an indoor tennis court. Both cricketers looked focused during the game and an overhead smash from Pant even caught Dhoni by surprise. Fans were excited to see them in action and the video has gone viral on social media.

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Rajasthan Royals Star Riyan Parag Hits 12 Sixes On Way To Second-Fastest Ranji Trophy Ton, Enters Record Books

Watch: MS Dhoni's Wit At A Party Leaves Guests ROFL

"The Moment Rishabh Pant Is Fit...": Ex India Star Issues Bold KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer Statement

Not Virat Kohli Or Shubman Gill! England Great Calls This India Star "Box Office Cricketer"

"Ye Bhai Gaya...": Axar Patel Reveals New Details On Rishabh Pant's 'Fateful' Accident

Viral Pic: MS Dhoni Celebrates Christmas With Family; Rishabh Pant Joins Them

"No Bigger Challenge Than That": Gautam Gambhir's No-Nonsense Take On 'Unfair' KL Rahul Situation

Watch: MS Dhoni Plays Tennis With Rishabh Pant In Dubai, Sends Internet Into Meltdown