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On IPL vs Test Debate, Sourav Ganguly Namedrops Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar In Massive Take

Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly said that an Indian Premier League (IPL) career can exist for a cricketer alongside stints in first-class cricket. Amid the controversy surrounding BCCI not offering central contracts to Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan over non-participation in domestic cricket, Ganguly mentioned that there are many players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and even Australia's David Warner who have successfully balanced both red-ball and white-ball cricket. He even recalled how he along with Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar used to play both formats during their playing days.

How Pakistan Star's Text To Virat Kohli After IPL Spat Led To Viral Asia Cup Moment

Pakistan cricket team star Agha Salman revealed that he texted Virat Kohli after his on-field spat with Gautam Gambhir during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and it later led to one of the most viral moments of Asia Cup 2023. In a recent interaction with Islamabad United, Salman said that he sent a DM (direct message) to Kohli after the India star batter was involved in verbal altercation with Gambhir after a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore. While he did not reveal the exact details of his message, Salman said that he has huge respect for Kohli and he started the text with "Kohli bhai".

"Don't Need": Sunil Gavaskar's Stern Message To "Big Names Who Think India Can't Win Without Them"

The India vs England series was in many ways an acid Test for Rohit Sharma and Co. Not only India were facing an opponent which had won almost everything that came their way in the past couple of years, the hosts were missing top stars too. Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami missed the entire series for various reasons while injury and poor form ruled out some other big names. India gave debut to the likes of Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, Rajat Patidar and yet sealed the series with one match to go. Going into the final Test of the series, India are leading 3-1.

Not Virat Kohli, KL Rahul Picks This RCB Great As His "Inspiration In Cricket"

Having shared the dressing room with him during the early stage of his Indian Premier League (IPL), India batter KL Rahul has picked former South Africa captain AB de Villiers as his inspiration in cricket. Rahul played two seasons (2013 and 2016) with de Villiers during his time at with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). During a recent interaction, Rahul was asked to name his inspiration on the cricket field. While he picked his father as his off-the-field inspiration, Rahul picked his former RCB teammate de Villiers' name in cricket.

"It's A Shame": James Anderson's Blockbuster Comment On India Star's Absence In Test Series

England's experienced right-arm seamer James Anderson is just two more scalps away from 700 Test wickets as he prepares himself for the fifth Test of the ongoing five-match Test series against India. The fifth Test starts in Dharamsala on Thursday. Anderson has snapped a total of 698 wickets so far in 186 Tests at an average of 26.51 where he has conceded runs at an economy of 2.79 with 32 four-wicket hauls and 32 five-wicket hauls.

"Even If You Are Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli...": 1983 World Cup Winner On BCCI's Domestic Cricket Mandate

Member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team Kirti Azad on Thursday backed the BCCI's directive for cricketers to play Ranji Trophy, saying it's a good move and the rule should be applicable to every India team player, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The out-of-favour duo of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were excluded from the list of centrally-contracted players after they ignored the directive to play Ranji Trophy. "It (directive) is a very good move. Everybody should be playing Ranji Trophy cricket, but currently the emphasis is on the IPL. It is good, it is entertaining but the real cricket is the (five) days' cricket. Playing in domestic cricket is good, it keeps you in touch.

"We Want Akaay's Debut": Fan's Poster For Virat Kohli's Newborn Son Is Viral

Star India batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma recently announced the birth of their second child, Akaay. In a joint social media post, the couple revealed that they welcomed their "baby boy Akaay & Vamika's little brother into this world" on February 15. As soon as the news broke out, the fans were left buzzing with excitement. The craze of Akaay, who is not even a month old, seems to have hit an all-new high. During the 4th Test between India and England in Ranchi, fans were seen holding placards with Akaay's name on it.

Is Virat Kohli Cricket's Manuel Neuer? Bayern Munich's Reply Is Viral

India icon Virat Kohli is one of the finest batters of his generation. Since making his India debut in 2008, Kohli has been a standout performer for the team across formats. The 35-year-old enjoys a huge fan following across the globe, not only for his cricketing skills, but also for his fitness and longevity. Kohli has found himself a huge admirer in Germany's most successful football club, Bayern Munich, who labelled the former India captain as a sporting equivalent of their legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

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On IPL vs Test Debate, Sourav Ganguly Namedrops Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar In Massive Take

How Pakistan Star's Text To Virat Kohli After IPL Spat Led To Viral Asia Cup Moment

"Don't Need": Sunil Gavaskar's Stern Message To "Big Names Who Think India Can't Win Without Them"

Not Virat Kohli, KL Rahul Picks This RCB Great As His "Inspiration In Cricket"

"It's A Shame": James Anderson's Blockbuster Comment On India Star's Absence In Test Series

"Even If You Are Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli...": 1983 World Cup Winner On BCCI's Domestic Cricket Mandate

"We Want Akaay's Debut": Fan's Poster For Virat Kohli's Newborn Son Is Viral

Is Virat Kohli Cricket's Manuel Neuer? Bayern Munich's Reply Is Viral