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Pakistan Star Fakhar Zaman Set To Escape With Reprimand After Post Supporting Babar Azam: Report

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman is likely to escape with a reprimand for criticising the PCB ahead of the squad announcement, where it planned to drop former skipper Babar Azam for two Tests against England. Azam, along with several senior players, got eventually dropped for two Test days after Fakhar expressed his displeasure on social media. Fakhar was issued a show-cause notice by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after he tweeted his views where he compared Azam's run drought with India's Virat Kohli, who went through a lean patch between 2020 and late 2022.

David Cameron's Favourite Indian Cricketers: Ex UK PM At NDTV World Summit

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron praised Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli as an "extraordinary leader" at the NDTV World Summit. Cameron was asked to choose his favourite Indian cricketer and he went on to shower praise on Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli. He started by saying that he is so old that he grew up watching the legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi and also recalled watching Rahul Dravid score a brilliant century in England. He went on to say that in Virat, India had an extraordinary leader and he showed incredible captaincy and inspiration on the field.

'Masked' Virat Kohli Spotted By Fans At Bengaluru Airport - Video Goes Viral

Team India suffered a shocking eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru on Sunday. It was a dominating show from the Kiwis, who blew away Rohit Sharma and co in all the departments. In the chase of 107 on Day 5, the visitors faced an early setback as they lost the wicket of their skipper Tom Latham for duck. However, the partnership between Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) propelled New Zealand to a comfortable win. With this win, New Zealand also gained 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

"Biggest Culprit Of This Game": Rohit Sharma Faces Severe Trolling After NZ Loss

Numerous things went wrong for India during their loss against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru. In a rain-hit encounter, the first day got washed out without the toss. On Day 2, India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat. However, his decision quickly backfired as New Zealand made a good use of the overcast conditions and bundled out India for just 46 and then went to hammer 402 runs with the bat. In the second innings, India put up a great fight and gave a target of 107, which was chased down by the visitors with eight wickets in hand.

1st Test: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra Star In New Zealand's First Test Win In India Since 1988

When New Zealand arrived for their three-match Test series against India, many didn't give them a realistic chance to win even one game. But outstanding performances with bat and ball, as well as seizing big moments, helped them get their first Test win in India after 1988 with an eight-wicket victory at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Set 107 to win and the start of final day of first Test delayed by rain, New Zealand were made to work very hard to get their runs, especially with a masterly Jasprit Bumrah displaying his extraordinary skill and control with the new ball to get two early scalps and was egged on by a raucous home crowd.

Watch: Virat Kohli Asks Bengaluru Crowd To Cheer During New Zealand Test. This Happens Next

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was seen asking the Bengaluru crowd to cheer the team on Day 5 of the first Test encounter against New Zealand on Sunday. India came into the day needing 10 wickets to beat New Zealand and Jasprit Bumrah handed them the perfect start after he dismissed Tom Latham for a duck. In a video going viral on social media, Kohli was seen gesturing towards the fans to cheer while Bumrah ran in to bowl the delivery and it has already gone viral on social media.

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 5 Weather Report: Rain To Aid Rohit Sharma And Co's Cause In Defending 106?

The fourth day of the ongoing 1st Test between India and New Zealand came to a pre-mature conclusion after bad light initially stopped play, before heavy rain led to early stumps in Bengaluru. Just four balls after New Zealand began their pursuit of 107, the on-field umpires took the reading on the light meter and went off the field, with dark clouds hovering over the stadium. The Indian players expressed their disappointment over the same. However, rain arrived and became heavy to bring an early end to the day's play.

Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Argue With Umpires As Bad Light Controversy Hits India vs New Zealand 1st Test

The fourth day of the first India vs New Zealand Test had drama written all over it. First Indian batters led by Sarfaraz Khan (150) and Rishabh Pant (99) rescued India with a great fourth-wicket stand as the Rohit Sharma-led side took lead. Earlier, India were out for 46 in the first innings while New Zealand had scored 402. The visitors' bowlers then struck back in the final session. India lost the last seven wickets for 24 runs as it could set a target of 107 runs only despite being in a much better position early on.

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Pakistan Star Fakhar Zaman Set To Escape With Reprimand After Post Supporting Babar Azam: Report

David Cameron's Favourite Indian Cricketers: Ex UK PM At NDTV World Summit

'Masked' Virat Kohli Spotted By Fans At Bengaluru Airport - Video Goes Viral

"Biggest Culprit Of This Game": Rohit Sharma Faces Severe Trolling After NZ Loss

1st Test: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra Star In New Zealand's First Test Win In India Since 1988

Watch: Virat Kohli Asks Bengaluru Crowd To Cheer During New Zealand Test. This Happens Next

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 5 Weather Report: Rain To Aid Rohit Sharma And Co's Cause In Defending 106?

Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Argue With Umpires As Bad Light Controversy Hits India vs New Zealand 1st Test