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Asked To Pick Between Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni As Opening Partner, Ellyse Perry Gives Stunning Response

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have had some of the finest players in world cricket over the years, and now their women's team has also roped in an absolute star in the form of Ellyse Perry. Though the RCB Women's team hasn't had the sort of results they would've desired at the start of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 season, but the players' spirits haven't dented yet. As Perry caught up for a Q&A session for RCB, the Australian all-rounder was asked a tricky question to choose between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Lead India's Holi Celebrations In Team Bus

Team India is all geared up to face Australia in the fourth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy In Ahmedabad from Thursday. Despite facing a big defeat in the third Test, the Rohit Sharma-led side is leading 2-1 in the four-match series. As there are only two days left for the final Test, another thing which is just around the corner is the festival of Holi. As the entire country is preparing for the colourful festival, the players of the Indian team also did not shy away from celebrating the joyous occasion with each other.

"When Kohli Walked Out...": Todd Murphy Opens Up On Duel With India Superstar

It isn't often that Australia spinners find themselves in the spotlight. However, on the tour of India, the likes of Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy and Matthew Kuhnemann have found plenty of success, with Murphy particularly getting the better of batting icon Virat Kohli on multiple occasions. As a matter of fact, Murphy has dismissed kohli a total of three times already this season and is looking to extend his success to the 4th Test where the two teams will square-off, starting March 09.

"Match Winner In Both Departments": AB De Villiers Picks Greatest T20 Player. It's Not Virat Kohli Or Chris Gayle

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has named Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan as the greatest player in the history of T20 cricket. Rashid, who rose to fame after his performances in the Indian Premier League, has been a vital cog in Afghanistan's rise in international cricket. On being asked to name the greatest T20 player of all-time, De Villiers picked Rashid ahead of his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammates, Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, hailing the 24-year-old as a "match-winner" for his all-round contribution.

"That's The Main Challenge": Daniel Vettori Weighs In On Pitches Used In India-Australia Tests

Todd Murphy a 22-year-old inexperienced Australian spinner has somehow found a way to keep up with the veteran spinners featuring in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Murphy found a way to keep up with the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Nathan Lyon. He is the talking point of the latest edition of the BGT series. "Todd has that skill that he can be a defensive bowler and he can be an attacking bowler and work around pretty much whatever is required from him in the game. For such a young and inexperienced spinner... to be able to come here and handle these tough situations and perform the role that's required has been impressive," Daniel Vettori said as quoted by ESPNCricinfo

"Might Be In A Bit Of Drought...": Ricky Ponting's Verdict On Virat Kohli

Amid Virat Kohli's struggles in Test cricket, Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed the star batter to replicate his white-ball resurgence in the longest format of the game. Kohli, who ended his three-year long century drought last year during the Asia Cup, has scored just 111 runs across five innings in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Ponting feels that "champion players always find a way" back, saying that he is confident that Kohli will be back to his best very soon.

India vs Australia- "Cannot Hide From The Fact...": Dinesh Karthik's Sharp Take On India's Defeat In 3rd Test

Team India had a forgetful day on Friday after they faced a nine-wicket defeat against Australia in the third Test of the four-match series in Indore. After being bowled out for 163 in the second innings, the Rohit Sharma-led side had a lead by 75 runs, which was chased by the visitors in the just few hours on Day 3 at a loss of one-wicket. For Australia, Travis Head (49*) and Marnus Labuschagne (28*) stitched a parternship of 78 runs and helped them qualify into the final of the World Test Championship. It was a tough day for India as their top-batting order struggled to face the spinners as the Indore pitch offered a lot of turn.

"Why Should I Not...": Shoaib Akhtar's Sharp Reaction When Asked About Praising Virat Kohli

Regarded by many as the greatest batter of his generation, Virat Kohli's dip in form over the last two-three years was one of the biggest topic of discussions in the cricketing folklore. Kohli, who ended his century drought during the Asia Cup last year, had taken a one-month break from cricket in August last year to work on his mental fitness. The 34-year-old came back strongly and lit up the T20 World Cup with his match-winning knock against arch-rivals Pakistan.

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Asked To Pick Between Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni As Opening Partner, Ellyse Perry Gives Stunning Response

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Lead India's Holi Celebrations In Team Bus

"When Kohli Walked Out...": Todd Murphy Opens Up On Duel With India Superstar

"Match Winner In Both Departments": AB De Villiers Picks Greatest T20 Player. It's Not Virat Kohli Or Chris Gayle

"That's The Main Challenge": Daniel Vettori Weighs In On Pitches Used In India-Australia Tests

"Might Be In A Bit Of Drought...": Ricky Ponting's Verdict On Virat Kohli

India vs Australia- "Cannot Hide From The Fact...": Dinesh Karthik's Sharp Take On India's Defeat In 3rd Test

"Why Should I Not...": Shoaib Akhtar's Sharp Reaction When Asked About Praising Virat Kohli