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"I Always Fight...": Days After Destroying Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal On How He Draws Confidence

Brought up in penury, the sensational Yashasvi Jaiswal says he now uses the experience gained from those difficult days as ammunition to conquer the battles on and off the field. Jaiswal stamped his class with a masterful hundred in the first Test against Australia, and is poised to take over the mantle of being India's batting mainstay from the great Virat Kohli, who also made a century after a long time. Having moved to Mumbai from Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi at age 11 to train at Azad Maidan, Jaiswal lived in tents with the groundsmen.

'He Doesn't Need Our Support': Jasprit Bumrah's Massive Praise For Virat Kohli

In a reverential tone, India skipper Jasprit Bumrah on Monday paid a massive compliment to Virat Kohli, saying the team needs his support more than the batting mainstay needs theirs. Kohli's 30th Test century, an unbeaten 100, played a big part in India's epochal 295-run win over Australia at Perth after getting rolled over for a paltry 150 in the first innings. "Obviously, I have already said that Virat Kohli does not need us, We need him. He is an experienced player. This is his fourth or fifth tour. So, he knows his cricket more than anyone else," said Bumrah in the post-match press meet.

Perth Test Smashes Attendance, Viewership Records To Start Border-Gavaskar Series

Fans turned out in record numbers at Perth Stadium for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener, with the single highest attendance for a day of Test cricket in Perth recorded on days one and two. The Perth Test attendance saw a remarkable 63% increase year-on-year. Additionally, average viewing audiences were up by 30% year-on-year, reflecting the immense interest in the match, as the data provided by Cricket Australia. Cricket Australia also reported record engagement across their digital channels, highlighting the widespread excitement and engagement with the event both at the stadium and across Australia.

'Poised To Inherit Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's Excellence': Australia Great On Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell, waxing eloquent on the country's cricketing infrastructure and planning. Writing in his column for the 'Sydney Morning Herald', Chappell said he was highly impressed with Jaiswal, who smashed a 161-run knock in the opening Test against Australia in Perth to be one among the architects of the visitors' 295-run win on Sunday.

"Only Wives Allowed...": Ravi Shastri Shares Heartwarming Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma Story

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri recently shared a heartwarming story about star batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma. The Bollywood actress' reaction went viral recently following Virat's brilliant century against Australia in the Perth Test. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Shastri recalled how Virat wanted Anushka to join the team during the series in Australia back in 2015. While wives of cricketers are allowed on tours, Virat and Anushka were dating each other at that point and it was Shastri who asked the BCCI to allow her to join them. Virat went on to slam a century in the first match of the Test series and even made the flying kiss gesture during his celebration.

Virat Kohli "Will Leave You Embarrassed": India World Cup-Winner On Star's Perth Ton

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal expressed happiness with star India batter Virat Kohli's century in the Perth Test against Australia, saying that players like him who have performed so well over the years consistently cannot be criticised harshly because their comebacks will leave the doubters "embarrassed". Virat slammed his first Test century in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) conditions in almost six years, breaking the Test ton curse at Perth with an unbeaten knock that witnessed him play plenty of 'Vintage Kohli' shots. His last ton in SENA came in December 2018 in Australia, at the same venue.

RCB Full Squad IPL 2025: Complete List Of Players Bought By Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB Full Squad, IPL 2025: RCB enter Day 2 of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction with a purse of Rs 30.65, the most among all the franchises. After signing six players on Day 1, RCB signed all-rounder Krunal Pandya as their first player on Day 2 for a sum of Rs 5.75 crore. However, the franchise hogged all the limelights with acquisition of pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Rs 10.75 crore. England all-rounder Liam Livingstone became RCB's first signing at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. He was bought for a sum of Rs 8.75 crore. Apart from Livingstone, RCB also bought the likes of Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Dar. They had retained the likes of Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal ahead of the auction. (Full Squad)

"Just Incredible": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Virat Kohli's Stunning Performance In Perth Test

After the third day of the Perth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), star India youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal heaped praise on talisman batter Virat Kohli and said that he is "incredible". With a Test century after around 500 days, Virat finally roared back to the form in a territory where he thrives the most, Australia, breaking several records and adding plenty to his legacy as a visiting batter. During the match, Virat scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. His runs came at strike rate of 69.93. After scoring the century, Virat had a sight of relief as he raised his bat above his head.

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"I Always Fight...": Days After Destroying Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal On How He Draws Confidence

'He Doesn't Need Our Support': Jasprit Bumrah's Massive Praise For Virat Kohli

Perth Test Smashes Attendance, Viewership Records To Start Border-Gavaskar Series

'Poised To Inherit Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's Excellence': Australia Great On Yashasvi Jaiswal

"Only Wives Allowed...": Ravi Shastri Shares Heartwarming Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma Story

Virat Kohli "Will Leave You Embarrassed": India World Cup-Winner On Star's Perth Ton

RCB Full Squad IPL 2025: Complete List Of Players Bought By Royal Challengers Bengaluru

"Just Incredible": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Virat Kohli's Stunning Performance In Perth Test