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Virat Kohli's Advice Backfired For India Pacer In Australia. Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals Details

Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket in December last year. He called time on his career after scalping 537 Test wickets, the second-most by any Indian bowler. Apart from this, the off-spinner picked 156 ODI wickets and 72 in T20Is. What made Ashwin special was his evolving game sense. He never feared experimenting on his bowling to challenge the batters of the modern generation. This is the reason the spinner was a threat to even the best of the batters, especially in the longest format of the game. Ashwin is someone who possesses great knowledge of cricket and some terrific analysis. These all helped him become a legendary cricketer.

"Has The Worst...": Virat Kohli Gets Brutal Reality Check As Steve Smith, Joe Root Pile Runs

Steve Smith has regained his mojo in Test cricket, with the Australia batter smashing his 36th century in the format on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. During the same knock, Smith, who is leading Australia in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, became only the fourth Australian to breach the landmark of 10,000 Tests runs. Former India batter Aakash Chopra has lauded Smith, who now stands at 10,140 runs at an average of 56.33 in 115 Tests.

Josh Inglis Scripts History For Australia, Misses Shikhar Dhawan's Record By Whisker

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis made history on Thursday, slamming the fastest century by an Australian on Test debut and overall second-fastest during the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. During the match, Inglis, already having featured in 26 ODIs and 29 T20Is for Australia, came to bat at number five. He greeted the spin bowlers with a four on his very first ball and did not look back from then on. Inglis reached his half-century in just 51 balls, with five fours. He reached his century in 90 balls, with 10 fours and a six, becoming the fastest Australian to do so.

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 2, LIVE Scorecard Updates

Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE Updates, 1st Test Day 2: Australia will be hoping to pile on more runs on Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the first Test in Galle, as Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja resume on unbeaten centuries to help them to 330/2 at Stumps on Day 1. Smith became the fourth Australian batter to cross 10,000 Test runs on Day 1, as he remained not out on 104. Khawaja was preferred in the playing XI over Sam Konstas, and repaid the faith by scoring 147. Prabath Jayasuriya and Jeffrey Vandersay picked up the wickets for Sri Lanka. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Ricky Ponting Settles Steve Smith vs Virat Kohli Debate, Names "Best Player Of His Generation"

For former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, it is hard to argue against Steve Smith deserving to be considered the finest player of his generation on numbers alone. On the opening day of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka, Smith soared to new heights in Test format with a flick of mid-on from spinner Prabath Jayasuriya minutes before lunch. He broke off in a sprint to complete a single and 10,000 Test runs, joining the exclusive ranks featuring Australian elites Ponting, Allan Border and Steve Waugh to complete the feat.

"I Don't Let Cricket Dictate My Life": Usman Khawaja After 16th Test Century In Galle

Australian opener Usman Khawaja silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, registering a superb century on a turning track in Galle during the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. His 16th Test hundred, achieved in the second session of the day, ended a 19-month-long drought for a triple-figure score and reinforced his place in Australia's red-ball setup. Khawaja, known for his composed batting and mental resilience, opened up about how he navigates rough patches in his career. Speaking after the day's play, he emphasised the importance of faith, family, and striking a balance beyond cricket.

Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja Slam Unbeaten Tons, Australia On Top vs Sri Lanka

Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday. Australia reached 330-2 in 81.1 overs when rain stopped play for the day after the tourists elected to bat first in Galle at the start of the two-match series. Left-handed opener Khawaja, on 147, and skipper Smith put on an unbeaten stand of 195 to thwart the opposition attack in two wicketless afternoon sessions.

Steve Smith's First Reaction After Breaching 10,000 Test-Run Mark: "Nice To..."

After becoming only the fourth Australian to cross the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket on day one of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, Steve Smith felt “nice to tick that off” with a flick wide of mid-on off Prabath Jayasuriya. Smith joined legends Ricky Ponting, Allan Border, and Steve Waugh in this elite club, achieving the milestone in just 205 innings – the fifth-fastest in Test history. “Nice to tick that off,” Smith told official broadcaster Channel Seven at the stroke of lunch.

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Virat Kohli's Advice Backfired For India Pacer In Australia. Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals Details

"Has The Worst...": Virat Kohli Gets Brutal Reality Check As Steve Smith, Joe Root Pile Runs

Josh Inglis Scripts History For Australia, Misses Shikhar Dhawan's Record By Whisker

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 2, LIVE Scorecard Updates

Ricky Ponting Settles Steve Smith vs Virat Kohli Debate, Names "Best Player Of His Generation"

"I Don't Let Cricket Dictate My Life": Usman Khawaja After 16th Test Century In Galle

Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja Slam Unbeaten Tons, Australia On Top vs Sri Lanka

Steve Smith's First Reaction After Breaching 10,000 Test-Run Mark: "Nice To..."