Emotional Tributes Pour In For Shane Warne After Cricket Legend Dies At The Age Of 52
Emotional tributes have poured in for Shane Warne who has sadly died aged 52 following a suspected heart attack.
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"Indians Had A Special Place For You": Sachin Tendulkar's Emotional Tribute To Shane Warne
Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar paid an emotional tribute to his long-time rival and friend Shane Warne after the latter died in a suspected heart attack on Friday. Warne was 52 years of age at the time of his death and was in Thailand when he breathed his last. "Shocked, stunned & miserable...," wrote Tendulkar in a tweet shortly after the news of Warne's death broke. "Will miss you Warnie. There was never a dull moment with you around, on or off the field. Will always treasure our on field duels & off field banter. You always had a special place for India & Indians had a special place for you. Gone too young!" added Tendulkar.
India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli Joins India Legends In Elite List With Short But Solid Innings On 100th Test
India batter Virat Kohli on Friday achieved yet another milestone after he walked out to bat on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Playing in his 100th Test, Virat also completed 8,000 runs in the longest format of the game. He is only the sixth India batter to have scored 8,000 or more runs in Test cricket, joining an elite list comprising greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman.
Viral Video: Virat Kohli's "Walk Of GOAT" On 100th Test
Virat Kohli on Friday became only the 12th player to play 100 Tests for Team India. Ahead of the start of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka, BCCI felicitated Kohli on reaching a landmark 100th appearance in Test cricket. Due to the bio-bubble restrictions in place, head coach Rahul Dravid presented him with the commemorative cap and a memento. As Kohli walked out to bat on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka, he was also greeted with a huge round of applause by the crowd at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
"He Made Everyone Love Test Cricket: Irfan Pathan On Virat Kohli
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Thursday congratulated Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th test appearance, saying that he made everyone fall in love with the longest format all over again. "Test cricket was limping and that's when it found a magical physio in Virat Kohli. He came, He conquered and He made everyone love test cricket all over again! Congratulations @imVkohli on your remarkable achievement," tweeted Irfan.
Watch: Ravi Shastri Shares Video Of Virat Kohli Taking The "Tracer Bullet" Challenge, Wishes Him For 100th Test Match
Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli formed a formidable partnership during their time at the helm of Indian cricket in the recent years gone by. Such was their domination in Test cricket that the Test team achieved heights never seen before in foreign conditions. All this, though, wouldn't have been possible without their camaraderie off the field where both shared a strong bond. With Shastri's departure post the T20 World Cup in 2021, the much-feared captain-coach partnership was finally broken. However, both showcase their respect and admiration for each other whenever possible.
"One Takeaway For Next Generation From Me Is...": Virat Kohli On His 100th Test
Basking in the glory of becoming only the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests, Virat Kohli on Friday said he wants the "next generation" to take inspiration from the fact he could achieve the milestone despite playing in all three formats through a gruelling international schedule.
In times of three formats, I played 100 Tests; next generation can take that from my career: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli on Friday said he wants the "next generation" to take inspiration from the fact he could achieve the milestone despite playing in all three formats through a gruelling international schedule. Indian cricket's reigning superstar was felicitated by the BCCI on Friday commemorating his landmark 100th Test match -- the first game against Sri Lanka here. "In present day cricket, with the amount we play with three formats and an IPL, the one takeaway the next generation can take from me is that I played 100 games in the purest format," Kohli said after being felicitated by Rahul Dravid.