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India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma Returns To Captaincy, Hosts Aim To Seal Series

The spotlight will once again be on KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja when India take on Australia in the second ODI in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, with regular captain Rohit Sharma returning to lead the side after missing the opening game in Mumbai. India defeated Australia by five wickets in a low-scoring game at the Wankhede Stadium, with Rahul, who struggled to find form during the Border-Gavaskar series leading to him being dropped for the third and fourth Tests, scoring a patient unbeaten 75 as the hosts cantered home.

"Don't Treat Me Like A Cricketer...": How Virat Kohli Startled Royal Challengers Bangalore Fitness Coach

Virat Kohli's passion for fitness is well known, but beyond the personal spectrum it has also sparked a revolution in Indian cricket with the players embracing a new culture of fitness. While Kohli is the face of that trend-setting move, Shanker Basu, the strength and conditioning coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been a silent catalyst. While speaking on RCB Podcast Season 2, Basu gave some insights into the fitness world of Kohli and how it has impacted other cricketers.

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar, Dinesh Karthik Join The 'Tum Tum' Trend, But There's A Surprise

When it comes to the social media game, Indian cricketers often bring out their A-game. Current players like Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Yuzvendra Chahal among others have often been part of social media trends with some fabulous creations. Recently, members of the Indian women's cricket team made a video where they joined the 'Tum Tum' trend. Now, India and Royal Challengers Bangalore star Dinesh Karthik and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar joined the 'Tum Tum' trend but with a twist. In a video posted by Karthik on his Instagram profile, the two stars can be seen in a shadow practising cricket shots as 'Tum Tum' song plays in the background.

Royal Challengers Bangalore To Retire Jersey Numbers Worn By These Two Greats

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will retire the jersey numbers worn by AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle when the two cricketing legends are inducted into the Indian Premier League (IPL) side's Hall of Fame on March 26. "Jersey numbers 17 and 333 will be retired forever as a tribute to @ABdeVilliers17 and @henrygayle, when we induct the legends of RCB into the Hall of Fame," RCB tweeted. Jersey No. 17 had become synonymous with de Villiers, who played 11 seasons (2011-2021) for RCB and scored 4,491 runs in 156 matches for the franchise.

Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls Double Tons Put New Zealand On Top In Second Test vs Sri Lanka

Aggressive double centuries for Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls powered New Zealand's dominance in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Saturday. The Black Caps declared their first innings at an imposing 580-4 before reducing Sri Lanka to 26-2 at stumps on day two, leaving the tourists with a very slim prospect of squaring the two-match series. The in-form Williamson scored 215 and Nicholls posted a career-best 200 not out, with the pair's third-wicket stand of 363 virtually batting Sri Lanka out of the contest.

Michael Bracewell Replaces Injured Will Jacks In Royal Challengers Bangalore For IPL

New Zealand allrounder Michael Bracewell will replace injured England batter Will Jacks in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad for the upcoming edition of the IPL. Jacks, who was bought by RCB for Rs 3.2 crore at the player auction in December last year, suffered a muscle injury while fielding during England's second ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur earlier this month. Jacks made his England debuts in all three formats this year, winning his T20I and Test caps in Pakistan before playing his first ODI in Bangladesh. The injury may also affect his chances of earning selection in England's ODI squad for the World Cup in India later this year.

Williamson, Nicholls hit double tons as NZ punish Sri Lanka

Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls both scored double centuries and shared a partnership of 363 as New Zealand flayed Sri Lanka's bowling to rack up an imposing 580 for four declared on the second day of the second test on Saturday.

India vs Australia - Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction After Hardik Pandya Faces A Free-hit Delivery In 1st ODI

India fell in a tricky spot in the first ODI against Australia in Mumbai on Friday, but a responsible 108*-run stand between KL Rahul (75*) and Ravindra Jadeja (45*) saw the hosts chase down a 189-run target in 39.5 overs, despite being 39/4 at one stage. India were being led by Hardik Pandya in the match with Rohit Sharma missing the game due to a personal commitment. Pandya took the crucial wicket of Steve Smith and then scored a crucial 25 off 31 balls after the Indian top-order had faltered. There was point in his innings when he faced a free-hit delivery from Marcus Stoinis in the 18th over.

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India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma Returns To Captaincy, Hosts Aim To Seal Series

"Don't Treat Me Like A Cricketer...": How Virat Kohli Startled Royal Challengers Bangalore Fitness Coach

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar, Dinesh Karthik Join The 'Tum Tum' Trend, But There's A Surprise

Royal Challengers Bangalore To Retire Jersey Numbers Worn By These Two Greats

Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls Double Tons Put New Zealand On Top In Second Test vs Sri Lanka

Michael Bracewell Replaces Injured Will Jacks In Royal Challengers Bangalore For IPL

Williamson, Nicholls hit double tons as NZ punish Sri Lanka

India vs Australia - Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction After Hardik Pandya Faces A Free-hit Delivery In 1st ODI