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1st Time In 147 Years: Virat Kohli 58 Runs Away From Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Record For Historic Feat

All eyes will be on Virat Kohli when Indian cricket team gets down to action against Bangladesh in a Test series, starting September 19. Kohli has already retired from T20Is and it means that fans will get to see the 35-year-old star in only two formats - Tests and ODIs. Comparisons have often been drawn between Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, though the former has always maintained that the latter is unmatchable. Kohli has 80 international tons and is second to Tendulkar (100) in terms of number of centuries.

Gautam Gambhir Calls Himself "Angry Young Man" Of Cricket, Calls This Star 'Shahenshah'. Not Sachin Tendulkar

Gautam Gambhir will face a stern Test as Indian cricket team when the side begins a long Test season, starting with a match against Bangladesh on September 19. Gambhir took charge from a short Tour of Sri Lanka last month. After that the Indian cricket team is long break. However, starting from the third week of September, India will play Bangladesh, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in back-toback series. Ahead of the series, Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir had a fun interaction on the sidelines of Delhi Premier League T20.

"Harder To...": Not Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Or Any Player, Bangladesh Reveal What They're Wary Of

Bangladesh batter Litton Das revealed that the team is trying to get used to the SG balls and the way they behave ahead of their upcoming two-match Test series against India. Looking to build on their recent historic Test success in Pakistan, Bangladesh will engage in a two-match red-ball series against India, kicking off next week in Chennai. It will be a different challenge for Bangladesh as they break one norm. Bangladesh played with Kookaburra ball in their home internationals and their recently concluded Test series against Pakistan.

Virat Kohli To Partner Babar Azam For Same Team In This Tournament? Top Official's Big Statement

The Afro-Asia Cup was a series of charity matches that was played in the mid-2000s between Asian XI and African XI. The first Afro-Asia Cup was played in 2005 while the second was played in 2007. Players like Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Zaheer Khan, Shoaib Akhtar, Anil Kumble, Shahid Afridi played in the same team for Asia. While, for Africa. Shaun Pollock, Jacques Kallis, Tatenda Taibu played for the same team.

Steve Smith Says Virat Kohli Is Australian. Explains Why

Veteran batter Steve Smith described Virat Kohli's approach on the field in a unique way, saying the Indian batting stalwart is Australian in his thoughts and action. India and Australia will renew their intense rivalry at the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will see the two nations squaring off in the all-important five-match series at Perth, Adelaide (pink-ball game), Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, respectively. India have won the last two editions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy held in Australia in 2018/19 and 2020/21 respectively.

RCB Star Yash Dayal Reveals Virat Kohli's Masterplan To Counter MS Dhoni In IPL 2024

Trolled and ridiculed when he was first signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, left-arm pacer Yash Dayal has done very well in burying the ghosts of his Gujarat Titans stint. Dayal was one of the star performers for RCB last season in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and now, his domestic cricket performances have earned him his maiden call-up to India's Test team. Recalling his journey, Dayal revealed how Virat Kohli helped him settle when he first arrived at RCB, especially as he came up against the mighty MS Dhoni when playing against Chennai Super Kings.

Why Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Shami Weren't Picked For 1st Bangladesh Test

India's squad for the first Test against Bangladesh is out, with a number of top stars like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant making their return. Rookie pacer Yash Dayal also earned his maiden call-up to India's Test team. But, there was no return for Mohammed Shami, though the veteran pacer was expected to be fit for the first Test against Bangladesh. Shreyas Iyer, despite his impressive performance in the first Duleep Trophy match, wasn't picked by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee either.

Dhoni vs Virat vs Rohit: Virender Sehwag Makes His Choice Clear In "This Or That" Challenge

"This or that" challenge has become a trend on social media, with celebrities being asked to pick between two names in a rapid-fire round. Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag also engaged in the challenge at the Delhi Premier League T20 tournament, asked to make his preferences known from some of the biggest names in cricketing history. During the challenge, Sehwag came across the names of three Indian players - Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma. It was the Mumbai Indians star who stood tall at the last.

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1st Time In 147 Years: Virat Kohli 58 Runs Away From Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Record For Historic Feat

Gautam Gambhir Calls Himself "Angry Young Man" Of Cricket, Calls This Star 'Shahenshah'. Not Sachin Tendulkar

"Harder To...": Not Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Or Any Player, Bangladesh Reveal What They're Wary Of

Virat Kohli To Partner Babar Azam For Same Team In This Tournament? Top Official's Big Statement

Steve Smith Says Virat Kohli Is Australian. Explains Why

RCB Star Yash Dayal Reveals Virat Kohli's Masterplan To Counter MS Dhoni In IPL 2024

Why Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Shami Weren't Picked For 1st Bangladesh Test

Dhoni vs Virat vs Rohit: Virender Sehwag Makes His Choice Clear In "This Or That" Challenge