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Dinesh Karthik's Retort To Fan Questioning Virat Kohli's Test Form

India's star batter Virat Kohli is having a poor form in international cricket. He scored only 23 runs in the recently-concluded first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai. In both innings of the Test, Kohli delivered subpar scores of 6 and 17. While in the first innings, he chased an outside off-stump delivery by pacer Hasan Mahmud to lose his wicket, Kohli fell victim to spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz through LBW. Pointing out the difficulties Kohli faced in the Chennai Test, a fan asked Dinesh Karthik if Kohli needs to work on his batting skills. To this, the former India cricketer came up with a confident reply.

Watch: Bowler And Batter Exchange Blows In Violent Clash On Cricket Pitch

The MCC Weekdays Bash XIX came to a conclusion last week with the final between Aerovisa Cricket and Rabdan Cricket Club. However, the fixture was marred by controversy after Rabdan batter Kashif Muhammad and Aerovisa bowler Nasir Ali were involved in a brawl. The incident happened on the final ball of the 13th over after Nasir dismissed Kashif and decided to give a fiery send off to the batter. Nasir was seen having a go at Kashif, who initially didn't say anything despite the bowler hurling abuses towards him.

India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming 2nd Test Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

A 2-0 whitewash will be the aim of the Indian cricket team when it takes on Bangladesh in the second and final Test at Green Park in Kanpur on Friday. The Rohit Sharma-led side put a dominating performance in the first game in Chennai and it will try to replicate the show in Kanpur as well. India won the first Test by 280 runs, thanks to Ravichandran Ashwin's all-round show. The star player scored 113 runs in his only innings in the game before returning figures of 6 for 88.

Kanpur Hourly Weather Report Today: Will India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1 Be Washed Out?

After a comprehensive 280-run victory against Bangladesh in the series opener, Team India gears up hoping to produce a repeat of the performance in the second Test, which takes place in Kanpur. However, a worrying news has emerged ahead of the start of the match at the Greenfield Stadium, with the weather forecast painting a grim picture as far as the opening day's play is concerned. While overcast conditions are expected the entire day on Friday, about 4 hours of rainfall has also been suggested in the weather report.

Watch: CSK Icon MS Dhoni Returns From Holiday Amid Uncertainty Over IPL Future

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the player retention rules ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. In what would be a huge breather for the franchises, recent reports have revealed that the BCCI could allow up to five retentions heading into the IPL 2025 mega auction. As fans eagerly wait for the announcement of the player retention rules, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) icon MS Dhoni returned to India on Wednesday. Dhoni was spotted attending a National Football League (NFL) match in Michigan earlier this month.

England's Hull to miss Pakistan test series

England fast bowler Josh Hull will miss the test tour of Pakistan due to a thigh injury, the England and Wales Cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday.

Punjab Kings Part Ways With Sanjay Bangar, Trevor Bayliss: Report

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have parted ways with head coach Trevor Bayliss and head of cricket development Sanjay Bangar ahead of the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season, according to ESPNcricinfo. As per the report, the decision was made recently by the franchise board, which includes the four co-owners. This move is part of the franchise's efforts to revamp its coaching staff. Earlier this month, Punjab Kings appointed Ricky Ponting as their new head coach. Bayliss took over as head coach after IPL 2022, while Bangar joined the franchise in December 2023. The Kings, who have yet to win an IPL title, finished eighth in 2023 and ninth the previous season.

R Ashwin Gets 'Bullied' By Teammates Ahead Of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test. This Is The Reason

Gautam Gambhir's stint as the Indian team head coach in the Test format began on a triumphant note as the Rohit Sharma-led side trounced Bangladesh by 280 runs in the 1st Test in Chennai. On Tuesday, the Indian team arrived in Kanpur ahead of the series-deciding 2nd Test at the Green Park Stadium. The team had a fun trip from Chennai to Kanpur, with the players having banter with each other. While Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel were seen bonding over 'filter coffee' and 'chocolate', R Ashwin revealed he was being 'bullied' by his teammates, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.

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Dinesh Karthik's Retort To Fan Questioning Virat Kohli's Test Form

Watch: Bowler And Batter Exchange Blows In Violent Clash On Cricket Pitch

India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming 2nd Test Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Kanpur Hourly Weather Report Today: Will India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1 Be Washed Out?

Watch: CSK Icon MS Dhoni Returns From Holiday Amid Uncertainty Over IPL Future

England's Hull to miss Pakistan test series

Punjab Kings Part Ways With Sanjay Bangar, Trevor Bayliss: Report

R Ashwin Gets 'Bullied' By Teammates Ahead Of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test. This Is The Reason