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"There's Still An Age Gap": MS Dhoni's Big Remark On Relationship With Virat Kohli

The friendship between MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli has developed over the years and it is based on mutual respect and admiration. Both cricketers have publicly praised each other in the past and their camaraderie has been quite evident both on and off the field. In a video going viral on social media, Dhoni was asked about his relationship with Virat and had a straightforward answer. Dhoni said that there is an age gap between them but he believes Virat is among the best players in world cricket.

First Time In 147 Years: Joe Root Scripts History For England With 34th Test Ton

Joe Root set an England record of 34 Test centuries when he reached three figures for the second time in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's. Root, who made 143 in the first innings to move level with the previous England record of 33 hundreds held by the retired Alastair Cook, went to a century on Saturday's third day when he cut Lahiru Kumara for the 10th four off 111 balls faced. It meant Root surpassed his fellow former England captain's mark. It is Root's 145th Test compared to Cook's career tally of 161 matches.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: Pakistan Aim To Bounce Back Against Bangladesh

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Bangladesh will be resuming the third day of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan at 10/2 with Shadman Islam (6*) and Zakir Hasan (0*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The visitors currently trail by 264 runs and will look for a brilliant run on Day 3. Earlier on Saturday, Mehidy Hasan Miraz bagged a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh bowled Pakistan out for 274. Mehidy recorded his 10th five-wicket haul in Tests to cap a good day for the tourists, who are looking to win only their third away series. (Live Scorecard)

Rohit Sharma To Join LSG? South Africa Great Gives Big Verdict, Weighs In On KL Rahul Situation

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fielding coach Jonty Rhodes addressed the speculation building around India captain Rohit Sharma joining the franchise for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. As the mega auction for the IPL 2025 season inches closer, uncertainty over Rohit's future continues to loom around him. In recent times speculations over Rohit potentially moving away from Mumbai Indians continue to grow rapidly. Rhodes, who has closely monitored the seasoned batter's progress during their time together with the five-time IPL champions, the former South African cricketer had nothing but praise for the dynamic opener.

Record-Breaker Joe Root Leaves Sri Lanka With Huge Task In Second Test

Joe Root set an England record of 34 Test centuries as Sri Lanka were left with a mammoth chase to win the second Test at Lord's on Saturday. Root's 103, the star batsman's second hundred of the match after he made 143 in the first innings, took England to a second-innings total of 251 all out on the third day. That left Sri Lanka needing 483 to level this three-Test series at 1-1 following England's five-wicket win at Old Trafford last week. Root was last man out after edging ahead of retired England opener Alastair Cook's mark of 33 Test centuries.

Question Mark On PCB Over Decision To Pay PKR 50 Lakh Each To Mentors For Champions Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) remains in damage control mode ever since the men's national team lost the opening Test of the series against Bangladesh. The embarrassing 10-wicket defeat triggered huge backlash in Pakistan, with fans and certain former cricketers questioning the current set of players as well as the talent pool in the nation. The PCB, in a statement, later, announced the appointment of 5 legends of the game as mentors for the Champions Cup - a new domestic tournament in Pakistan. But, not everyone is happy.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz's Five Wickets Give Bangladesh Second Test Edge Over Pakistan

Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz grabbed five wickets to help Bangladesh skittle Pakistan for 274 on the second day of the second Test in Rawalpindi on Saturday. The 26-year-old recorded his 10th five-wicket haul in Tests to cap a good day for the tourists, who are looking to win only their third away series. Bangladesh finished the day on 10-0 despite opener Shadman Islam being dropped by Saud Shakeel off Mir Hamza on the first ball of the innings. But it was Bangladesh's bowlers who steered them to a strong position.

Michael Vaughan Compares Virat Kohli's Test Stats With Joe Root's, Fans React

World number 1 Test batter Joe Root is going through a purple patch in the format. He recently equalled the England record of 33 Test centuries held by Alastair Cook when he reached three figures on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Thursday. Root was dismissed after scoring 143 runs off 206 balls in what was England's first innings in the game. A day after his sensational performance, former England capain Michael Vaughan took a dig at Indian cricket fans by comparing the Test stats of Root with that of Virat Kohli.

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"There's Still An Age Gap": MS Dhoni's Big Remark On Relationship With Virat Kohli

First Time In 147 Years: Joe Root Scripts History For England With 34th Test Ton

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: Pakistan Aim To Bounce Back Against Bangladesh

Rohit Sharma To Join LSG? South Africa Great Gives Big Verdict, Weighs In On KL Rahul Situation

Record-Breaker Joe Root Leaves Sri Lanka With Huge Task In Second Test

Question Mark On PCB Over Decision To Pay PKR 50 Lakh Each To Mentors For Champions Cup

Mehidy Hasan Miraz's Five Wickets Give Bangladesh Second Test Edge Over Pakistan

Michael Vaughan Compares Virat Kohli's Test Stats With Joe Root's, Fans React