Record-smashing Head fires up test opener debate
With another century opening for Australia, Travis Head is looking more and more likely to open the batting in the home test series against India.
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1st Time In Over A Century: Ravichandran Ashwin Sets World Record After Ton In India vs Bangladesh Test
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the first ever cricketer in history to have scored 20-plus fifty plus scores along with 30-plus five wicket hauls in the longest format of the game. He is thus the first cricketer in the 147-year history of Test cricket to achieve the feat. Ashwin reached another great height as an all-rounder during the first Test against Bangladesh at his home stadium in Chennai on Thursday. After India was in a troublesome situation at 144/6, Ashwin started a fine counter-attack with Ravindra Jadeja, scoring 102* in 112 balls, with 10 fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 91.07.
Travis Head's Hundred Seals Australia Win Over England In 1st ODI
Travis Head's superb career-best 154 not out saw depleted world champions Australia to a seven-wicket win over England in the first one-day international at Trent Bridge on Thursday. Australia, set 316 for victory, finished on 317-3 with six overs to spare as they went 1-0 up in a five-match series to make it 13 ODI wins in a row against all opponents. Earlier, Marnus Labuschagne was the unlikely hero with the ball as Australia fought back after losing the toss.
"Bach Gaya...": Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant Make A Mess In Running But Survive
India's start to a long Test season did not start on a smooth note on Thursday as Bangladesh bowlers kept the Rohit Sharma-led side under pressure. India had a poor start with seniors like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli falling for single digit scores. Had it not been for some solid show from the middle order, India's would have been on a much trickier spot on the first day of the first Test in Chennai. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stood out with a patient 118-ball 56 as he struck a 62-run stand with Rishabh Pant (39, 52b). However, there were occasions when the two could have been run out.
For Rohit Sharma Interview, Gautam Gambhir Asks For One Question From Virat Kohli. Gets Epic Reply
Whatever happens on the field, stays on the field. Don't think there is a better sentence to describe the relationship between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and star batter Virat Kohli. The two share a history when it comes to on-field altercations, having played plenty of cricket together and against each other. The two Delhi boys, in a video shared by the BCCI, sat down to discuss their careers, highs and lows, and the on-field battles in the past.
"Pakistan Cricket Is Currently In ICU": Ex-Captain Delivers Brutal Verdict
The Pakistan cricket team has come under a lot of criticism following their string of disappointing performances in the recent past. The Babar Azam-led side crashed out of the T20 World Cup 2024 following losses against USA and India. However, things got worse when they slumped to a humiliating Test series loss against Bangladesh with the hosts losing both the matches. Former Pakistan cricket team skipper Rashid Latif delivered a brutal verdict on the condition of Pakistan cricket and in a video doing the rounds on social media, he said that "Pakistan cricket is currently in the ICU".
"Simple Funda Hai...": Axar Patel Sums Up Rohit Sharma Captaincy Style
India captain Rohit Sharma commands great respect from his peers and has often been described as an easy guy to hangout with. Rohit's on-field communication with players has also given fans a glimpse of they style of his captaincy. Delving deep into the topic, India all-rounder Axar Patel explained how Rohit gives bowlers complete freedom to execute plans, but also likes to do his own homework beforehand, drafting strategies before matches, not just for the opponent teams but individual players as well.
Bangladesh Might Face ICC Punishment For 'Unacceptable' Action In India Test
Bangladesh got off to a superb start in the first Test match against India in Chennai, but by the end of play on the opening day they found themselves in a spot of bother. The visitors reduced the Rohit Sharma-led side to scores of 34 for 3 and later 144 for 6, but an outstanding partnership between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for the seventh wicket bailed the hosts of trouble. Bangladesh were pushed on the backfoot as India ended at 339 for 6 on Thursday, with Ashwin unbeaten on 102 and Jadeja scoring 86 not out.