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Fans Fume At Gautam Gambhir Over "Only Personal Record" Remark On AB De Villiers

Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers is regarded as one of the finest players in the world. Apart from numerous records in international cricket, de Villiers has create a separate fan base in the Indian Premier League. Popularly known as Mr 360, the Proteas batter took his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore to new heights, with his powerful hitting. De Villiers started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils in 2008 but then moved to RCB in 2011. He then went on to smash 4522 runs at a strike rate of 158.33 and became the second highest run-scorer for Bangalore. He even contributed with two centuries and 37 half-centuries before calling it quit in 2021.

"Lack Of Confidence...": Sunil Gavaskar's Straightforward Analysis On India's Defeat vs Australia

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Friday came down heavily on the Indian batters for their below-par show in the third Test against Australia, saying the "pitch played on their minds". On a surface that offered sharp turn and variable bounce from the get-go, India were dismissed for 109 and 163 as Australia qualified for the World Test Championship final with a thumping nine-wicket win on the third morning.

Watch: Virat Kohli Breaks Into Dance On Field During Indore Test, Leaves Fans In Splits

It was a disappointing day on the field for India as the hosts were bundled out for 109 and Australia ended up taking a lead on Day 1 of the third Test match in Indore. The Indian batsmen played rash shots and were unable to deal with the dual bounce of the pitch and except for Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, not a single batsman was able to breach the 20-run mark. While things were looking grim for Rohit Sharma and Co, Kohli was captured on camera dancing on the field. The star India batter broke into dance suddenly while fielding and Rohit was also seen smiling at his teammates' antics.

Australia take control against India as 14 wickets fall on opening day of third Test

Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's five-wicket haul and a 60 by Usman Khawaja helped Australia grab the early advantage after they dismissed India for 109 on the opening day of the third Test.

"Punjab Ke Alawa Bhi...": Virender Sehwag Trolls Harbhajan Singh When Asked About Next Superstar. Watch

Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag were involved in a hilarious banter on live television. During an interaction on Star Sports, former India spinner Harbhajan named young pacer Arshdeep Singh to become a superstar in the next five years. Arshdeep, made his debut for India last year following a breakthrough season in the IPL. As a result, Harbhajan backed the left-arm pacer to make it big in the next five years. However, he was brutally trolled by ex-India opener Sehwag.

Matthew Hayden Ready To Help Solve Australian Batting Woes Against Indian Spinners: Report

Batting great Matthew Hayden is ready to help Australia solve their batting woes in the ongoing Test series if asked after the visiting side was bamboozled by the Indian spinners in the first two matches, according to a report. Australia suffered heavy losses in Nagpur and New Delhi with Indian spinners, led by Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, scalping 32 of the total 40 wickets in the two Tests. Hayden, commentating on the series for host broadcaster Star Sports, said he would happily put his hand up to help Australia's debacle against Indian spinners and he would do it for nothing.

Matthew Hayden ready to help solve Australia batting woes: Report

Matthew Hayden is ready to help Australia solve their batting woes in the ongoing Test series after the visiting side was bamboozled by the Indian spinners in the first two matches.With Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja taking 32 of the total 40 wickets in the two Tests, Australia suffered heavy losses in Nagpur and New Delhi.Hayden, commentating on the series for host broadcaster Star Sports, said he would happily put his hand up to help Australia's debacle against Indian spinners and he would do it for nothing."One hundred per cent, at any time of the day or night, it is a given that myself -- and I'm sure I speak for anyone else that I represent that would have that kind of influence -- would 100 per cent be in," Hayden was quoted as saying by 'Sydney Morning Herald'.

India vs Australia: Was Virat Kohli Out Or Not Out Off Matthew Kuhnemann? Sunil Gavaskar Gives His Verdict

The second day of the second India-Australia Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Delhi saw when controversial moment as Virat Kohli was given LBW while he was on 44. The former India captain looked solid while wickets kept on falling at the other end, but off Test debutant Matthew Kuhnemann left-arm spin, Kohli was given out. The bone of contention was whether the ball had the the bat first or not. The on-field umpire gave him out and Kohli went for a DRS.

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Fans Fume At Gautam Gambhir Over "Only Personal Record" Remark On AB De Villiers

"Lack Of Confidence...": Sunil Gavaskar's Straightforward Analysis On India's Defeat vs Australia

Watch: Virat Kohli Breaks Into Dance On Field During Indore Test, Leaves Fans In Splits

Australia take control against India as 14 wickets fall on opening day of third Test

"Punjab Ke Alawa Bhi...": Virender Sehwag Trolls Harbhajan Singh When Asked About Next Superstar. Watch

Matthew Hayden Ready To Help Solve Australian Batting Woes Against Indian Spinners: Report

Matthew Hayden ready to help solve Australia batting woes: Report

India vs Australia: Was Virat Kohli Out Or Not Out Off Matthew Kuhnemann? Sunil Gavaskar Gives His Verdict