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India Set For A Return To Playing In Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Tournament

The Indian team is all set to make a return to playing in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament, scheduled to take place from November 1 to 3 this year. The tournament began in 1992 and was last held in 2017 before being revived this year. “Team India is gearing up to smash it out of the park at HK6! Prepare for explosive power-hitting and a storm of sixes that will electrify the crowd! Expect More Teams, More Sixes, More Excitement, and MAXIMUM THRILLS! HK6 is back from 1st to 3rd November 2024! Don't miss out!,” wrote Cricket Hong Kong on its ‘X' account on Monday.

R Ashwin On Brink Of Test History: 6 Records He Can Break In Kanpur Test

Ravichandran Ashwin starred with both bat and ball to guide India to a massive 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test of the series. The 38-year-old hit his sixth ton with the bat (113), and then took six wickets with the ball in the second innings, drawing level with the great Shane Warne in having the second-most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket history. Ahead of the second Test in Kanpur, Ashwin finds himself on the brink of six different records. Let's take a look at the entire list.

"Less Than 24 Hours After My Grandmother Passed Away...": Indian Cricketer Pens Emotional Note

Indian cricket team on Sunday registered a dominating 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While the match was happening on the ground, an out-of-favour India batter was battling his emotions to perform as a host for live broadcast of the game. It was opening batter Abhinav Mukund who lost his grandmother, but came to duty hours after the incident. Fighting his inner battles, Mukund did his job to perfection and later revealed about the tragedy to people on social media.

Watch: Virat Kohli Bows To R Ashwin During 1st Test vs Bangladesh. Here's The Reason

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli bowed to Ravichandran Ashwin after the spinner completes his five-wicket haul during Day 4 of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai on Sunday. Ashwin ended up taking six wickets in the second innings as India marched on to a mammoth 280-run victory. This was the 37th five-wicket haul for Ashwin as he equaled the record of legendary Australia spinner Shane Warne. During the 58th over of Bangladesh's chase, Ashwin took the wicket of Mehidy Hasan Miraz and while the teammates celebrated the dismissal, Virat bowed to congratulate Ashwin.

India's Unwanted Record Despite 280-Run Victory Against Bangladesh In Chennai

Ravichandran Ashwin, who scored a century in the first innings, took six wickets in the second innings as India thumped Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test in Chennai on Sunday. Bangladesh resumed the day on 158-4 with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto batting with veteran Shakib Al Hasan. However, local hero Ashwin struck first to end a stubborn overnight stand of 48 by getting Shakib out for 25. The dismissal sparked a batting collapse in the morning session as Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja shared nine wickets between them.

R Ashwin Equals Legendary Shane Warne, Scripts Multiple Records

India's superstar spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, added another feather to his cap as he claimed his 37th 5-wicket haul in Tests. Ashwin achieved the feat as he bagged 6 wickets against Bangladesh in the second innings of the first Test at Chepauk, his home ground. The first innings wasn't the most fruitful for Ashwin from a bowling perspective, as he failed to bag a single wicket. But, he scored a century with the bat, playing a pivotal role in taking the team's total to 376 runs.

Playing for your country beats franchise cricket, says Australia's Zampa

MELBOURNE : Rising numbers of cricketers are spurning the international game to focus on lucrative franchise deals across the globe but Adam Zampa's heart remains set on winning more matches for Australia.

'Still Playing In Shane Warne's Shadow': Nathan Lyon's Massive Praise For Late Australian Great

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has accepted to live with the fact of being constantly compared to legendary bowler Shane Warne throughout his career. The 36-year-old, who once felt pressure because of the comparison, has now found peace with it. The veteran of 129 Test matches and 530 wickets, Lyon revealed that the tall figure of Warne made it difficult to establish himself in international cricket. The greatest leg-spinner of all-time, who passed away at the age of 52 in 2022, had retired from international cricket in 2007 with a massive tally of 708 Test wickets.

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India Set For A Return To Playing In Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Tournament

R Ashwin On Brink Of Test History: 6 Records He Can Break In Kanpur Test

"Less Than 24 Hours After My Grandmother Passed Away...": Indian Cricketer Pens Emotional Note

Watch: Virat Kohli Bows To R Ashwin During 1st Test vs Bangladesh. Here's The Reason

India's Unwanted Record Despite 280-Run Victory Against Bangladesh In Chennai

R Ashwin Equals Legendary Shane Warne, Scripts Multiple Records

Playing for your country beats franchise cricket, says Australia's Zampa

'Still Playing In Shane Warne's Shadow': Nathan Lyon's Massive Praise For Late Australian Great