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Pakistan vs Australia: Fan Has A Special Message For Virat Kohli During Rawalpindi Test

Virat Kohli achieved a massive landmark last week as he played his 100th Test for Team India during the 1st Test against Sri Lanka at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. It was a special moment for the former India skipper as he walked out to bat in the first innings. Kohli, who has not scored a century in over two years in any format, though, failed to reach the triple figures as he was dismissed by Lasith Embuldeniya on a score of 45.

Sunil Gavaskar Expresses Regret Over Ill-Timed Comment On Shane Warne

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Monday expressed regret for refusing to call the late Shane Warne as the greatest of all time while discussing his legacy, saying it was not the right time for the comparisons he made. "In hindsight, that question should not have been asked and I should not have answered as it was not the right time for any comparison or evaluation," Gavaskar posted on Instagram reacting to criticism of his statement. "Warne was one of the greatest players to ever grace the game. Rodney Marsh was also one of the best wicketkeepers. May their souls rest in peace," he added.

"I Let The Team Down": England All-Rounder Ben Stokes' Ashes Admission

Ahead of the start of the three-match Test series against West Indies, England vice-captain Ben Stokes has recalled the Three Lions' crushing 0-4 defeat against Australia in the Ashes. With the first Test starting on Tuesday, March 8, Stokes has reflected on the disappointing Ashes tour Down Under, saying that he "let the team down" during the five-match series against Australia. The star all-rounder, who had taken a six-month break from the game, feels that he could've been in a better shape physically.

Greg Chappell Thinks About American Poet's Words While Remembering Shane Warne. Here's Why

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell on Monday paid glowing tributes to Shane Warne, describing the spin legend as an illusionist first and then a spinner, who mesmerized the world with his craft and took it to an altogether different level. Warne died at the age of 52 due to a suspected heart attack at the Koh Samui island in Thailand on Friday, leaving the world stunned and shell-shocked.

Steve Smith Annoyed At Missing Hundred As First Test Heads For Draw

Steve Smith said he was annoyed at missing out on a century Monday as Australia's first Test in Pakistan in nearly a quarter of a century headed for a draw in Rawalpindi. Mitchell Starc was on 12 and skipper Pat Cummins four as Australia reached 449-7 in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared. But Smith was annoyed with himself for getting out earlier on 78. "I got a bit greedy with the field they had set. I had worked pretty hard and got myself in a nice position to go on and get a big score."

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: Usman Khawaja "Isn't Too Happy" With Rawalpindi Crowd. Here's Why

It was almost the perfect homecoming for the Pakistan-born Australia batter Usman Khawaja. He played superbly but got out just inches away from a well-deserving hundred. The left-hander was dismissed for 97 in the first innings of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Khawaja, who born in Islamabad, received a warm welcome from the Pakistan fans after he came out to bat in the first innings. Khawaja, however, had a slight problem with the fans inside the stadium in Rawalpindi. In a video uploaded by the PCB, Khawaja jokingly said that he was not happy with fans who were cheering on his dismissal.

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4 Report: Nauman Ali Shines As Rawalpindi Test Heads For A Draw

Pakistan's first home Test against Australia in nearly a quarter of a century looked headed for a draw despite Nauman Ali grabbing four wickets Monday as the tourists reached 449-7 on the fourth day of a rain-hit match in Rawalpindi. When umpires called off play with three overs still to be bowled, Mitchell Starc was on 19 and skipper Pat Cummins four -- with Australia just 27 behind Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared.

Shane Warne's State Funeral To Be Held At Iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground: Report

Shane Warne's state funeral will be held at the iconic MCG in front of an expected crowd of 100,000 people in a fitting farewell to the Australian spin king in the next two to three weeks, according to reports. The public memorial will be held after Warne's family mourn him at a private service. Warne's manager James Erskine did not confirm MCG as the venue for the state funeral but hinted that no other stadium would be an appropriate one considering the stature of the legendary Australian. "But where else?" Erskine told 'The Age'.

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Pakistan vs Australia: Fan Has A Special Message For Virat Kohli During Rawalpindi Test

Sunil Gavaskar Expresses Regret Over Ill-Timed Comment On Shane Warne

"I Let The Team Down": England All-Rounder Ben Stokes' Ashes Admission

Greg Chappell Thinks About American Poet's Words While Remembering Shane Warne. Here's Why

Steve Smith Annoyed At Missing Hundred As First Test Heads For Draw

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: Usman Khawaja "Isn't Too Happy" With Rawalpindi Crowd. Here's Why

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4 Report: Nauman Ali Shines As Rawalpindi Test Heads For A Draw

Shane Warne's State Funeral To Be Held At Iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground: Report