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India vs WI: Virat Kohli Ends Long Wait For Overseas Test Ton, Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar For World Record Mark In 500th Match

Virat Kohli can't stop getting to new highs it seems. Playing his 500th international match, the former Indian cricket team captain made the occasion extra special by scoring his 76th international ton and his 29th Test ton. This is Kohli's first hundred in an overseas Test since December, 2018. That, the long wait came to an end in his milestone match, which is also the 100th Test between India and West Indies, made the feat memorable. Also, Kohli now has the most number of international tons in 500 matches, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 75 international tons in his first 500 international matches.

Jasprit Bumrah In "Final Stages" Of Rehab, Rishabh Pant "Batting And Keeping" In The Nets: BCCI's Important Updates

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday shared important medical and fitness updates on five top players, who are currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. The players include, fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna, batters KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, along with wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. All five players are key elements in Indian cricket's scheme of things, especially with the World Cup being hosted by India later this year. "Mr Jasprit Bumrah and Mr Prasidh Krishna: The two fast bowlers are in the final stages of their rehab and are bowling with full intensity in the nets. The duo will now play some practice games, which the NCA will organise. The BCCI Medical Team is pleased with their progress and will make a final decision after assessing them following the practice games," the BCCI said in a release.

India's Top Order In Focus In Women's ODI Series Decider vs Bangladesh

Eyeing a series-clinching victory, India would expect a better show from its top order when it takes on Bangladesh in the third and final women's ODI on Saturday. Following a disastrous start, where the Indian women's team crashed to its first-ever defeat to Bangladesh, the visitors levelled the series with a commanding 108-run win on Wednesday. Come Saturday, the Indian team would not only aim to secure the three-match series but also address the grey areas and continue learning the nature of pitches, given that next year's World Cup is scheduled in Bangladesh.

Just Stop Oil protesters set off orange flare at British Open

HOYLAKE, England : Just Stop Oil protesters set off an orange flare next to the 17th green at the British Open on Friday before being driven off the course by the police in a golf buggy.

India vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: Virat Kohli Eyes Ton On Milestone Appearance For India

IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live: Virat Kohli will have his eyes set on his 29th Test century when he resumes his innings on 87 on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad. India scored 288 for four against West Indies at stumps on the opening day.

'I was sure I wouldn't get out' - Gatting survives ball of the century re-run

MANCHESTER, England : It helps that he knew what was coming, but 30 years after facing the "ball of the century" from Shane Warne, former England captain Mike Gatting was mightily relieved to survive this time around.

Mohammad Hafeez Front-Runner To Become Pakistan's Chief Selector: Report

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is a front-runner to become the national team's chief selector after the conclusion of the team's ongoing Sri Lanka tour. According to a report, Hafeez is favoured by the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board's Cricket Management Committee (CMC) Zaka Ashraf, to be appointed as the chief selector — a post that is lying vacant after the pervious CMC was dissolved in June.

Watch: "Obsessed With My Milestones?", Virat Kohli Engages In Intriguing Chat With Windies Star

Even on the cricket field, Virat Kohli reamins surrounded by fans. While a number of Indian cricketers idolise the iconic batter, even the opponent team's players respect what Kohli has done in international cricket over the years. As India took on West Indies in the second Test of the series, Kohli had an intriguing chat with the hosts' wicket-keeper batter about his 'milestones'. The conversation unfolded in a manner that suggested that even De Silva, the opponent team's wicket-keeper, wants the India stalwart to reach the triple-digit score.

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India vs WI: Virat Kohli Ends Long Wait For Overseas Test Ton, Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar For World Record Mark In 500th Match

Jasprit Bumrah In "Final Stages" Of Rehab, Rishabh Pant "Batting And Keeping" In The Nets: BCCI's Important Updates

India's Top Order In Focus In Women's ODI Series Decider vs Bangladesh

Just Stop Oil protesters set off orange flare at British Open

India vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: Virat Kohli Eyes Ton On Milestone Appearance For India

'I was sure I wouldn't get out' - Gatting survives ball of the century re-run

Mohammad Hafeez Front-Runner To Become Pakistan's Chief Selector: Report

Watch: "Obsessed With My Milestones?", Virat Kohli Engages In Intriguing Chat With Windies Star