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'His Performance Has Set A Benchmark': Rahul Dravid Praises Virat Kohli On 35th Birthday

India cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid described Virat Kohli, who is celebrating his 35th birthday on Sunday, as a legend of the game and that his performance had set the benchmark for his generation of players. Former India skipper Kohli has scripted countless records in the sport across formats and continues to do so, including in the the ongoing World Cup. Speaking to ICC, Dravid said, "Virat's a legend of the game, especially (in) this format of the game. I think all formats of the game, but particularly this one (50-over), I think his performance and the way he finishes games. The standard of his performance over the years has probably set a benchmark for his generation of cricketers."

Pakistan Players Fined 10% Of Match Fee After World Cup Clash Against New Zealand. Here's Why

Pakistan players have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in a World Cup league game which they won by 21 runs here. Pakistan kept alive their semifinal hopes by defeating New Zealand via the Duckworth Lewis (DLS) method after rain curtailed the crucial fixture at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. "Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Babar Adam's side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration," an ICC media release stated.

"Haemoglobin Ki Tarah...": Virender Sehwag's Special Birthday Message For Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer turned 35 on Sunday, and the whole cricket fraternity poured him with birthday wishes starting from the former skipper's former teammates, Yuvraj Singh to Virender Sehwag. Former India opener Virender Sehwag took to his X account and wished Kohli on his 35th birthday. While wishing Sehwag wrote that century runs in Kohli's veins. Sehwag further wrote that Kohli's work ethic, passion, hard work and talent helped him to rule the game.

Watch: Umpire Ducks For Cover As Bat Slips Out Of Cameron Green's Hands

In an unexpected event during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between England and Australia in Ahmedabad on Saturday, leg umpire Chris Gaffaney had to duck for cover after the bat slipped out of Cameron Green's hands. It happened on the first ball of the 31st over of the Australian innings. It was a short ball from England speedster Mark Wood and Green tried to play a pull shot on it. While Green edged the ball in the air that fell safely on the off side later, the bat slipped out of the Australian player's hands and went towards leg umpire Gaffaney, who had to leave his position to save himself.

India vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma Change Gears As India Off To Flier vs South Africa

India vs South Africa, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are dealing in boundaries. Team India is off to a fiery start against South Africa. On the other hand, the Proteas bowlers are aiming for crucial wickets in the early stages of the game. India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa. The hosts are going ahead in the match with the same team, which featured against Sri Lanka. On the other hand, South Africa have included Tabraiz Shamsi in the place of Gerald Coetzee. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)

"Bahut Tough Thaa": When 20-Year-Old Virat Kohli Played For Mohun Bagan Cricket Club At Eden Gardens

The entire Mohun Bagan cricket team was in celebratory mode having just won the P. Sen Trophy at the Eden Gardens back in 2009, barring one individual. From a distance, the architect of that crown was quietly sitting on a famous white cane chair, forever planted outside the Eden dressing room. He looked at the celebrations with utmost nonchalance.

India vs South Africa: BCCI Gets Notice From Kolkata Police Over Info On Ticket Sales

Amid allegations of black marketing of tickets for Sunday's World Cup cricket match between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Police issued a notice to BCCI president Roger Binny seeking information on ticket sales for the event, a senior officer said. The notice, which was issued late on Saturday evening, asked the BCCI president to submit documents to the officer of the Maidan police station who is investigating the complaints regarding black marketing of the tickets, he said.

"Doubt You Would Say That About India": South Africa Skipper Temba Bavuma On 'Chokers' Tag

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma has his team flying high and is basking in the glory of a string of dazzling performances in the World Cup but questions around the 'chokers tag' keep coming up. South Africa, presently placed 2nd in the points table with just 1 defeat in 7 matches, take on India next, and Bavuma was asked in the press conference how his team is planning to not 'choke' against the table-toppers.

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'His Performance Has Set A Benchmark': Rahul Dravid Praises Virat Kohli On 35th Birthday

Pakistan Players Fined 10% Of Match Fee After World Cup Clash Against New Zealand. Here's Why

"Haemoglobin Ki Tarah...": Virender Sehwag's Special Birthday Message For Virat Kohli

Watch: Umpire Ducks For Cover As Bat Slips Out Of Cameron Green's Hands

India vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma Change Gears As India Off To Flier vs South Africa

"Bahut Tough Thaa": When 20-Year-Old Virat Kohli Played For Mohun Bagan Cricket Club At Eden Gardens

India vs South Africa: BCCI Gets Notice From Kolkata Police Over Info On Ticket Sales

"Doubt You Would Say That About India": South Africa Skipper Temba Bavuma On 'Chokers' Tag