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Proteas spinner Bjorn Fortuin is aware that Keshav Maharaj's unfortunate injury may pave the way for an opportunity for him, but it's one that also comes with rather big shoes to fill.
Star India batter Virat Kohli was on top of his powers in the fourth Test against Australia, which ended in a stalemate on Monday. Kohli looked in his element during the entire high-scoring encounter and scored his 28th Test century. It was Kohli's first century in the format after a gap of more than three years. Kohli's marathon 186-run knock guided India to a massive 1st innings total of 571, and was named 'Man of the Match' for his efforts.
The inaugural edition of the KhiladiX Legends Cricket Trophy, to be played in Ghaziabad's VVIP Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium between March 22-30, 2023, was launched in the presence of superstar cricketer Virender Sehwag, here at a city hotel in the national capital. The 9-day long T20 tournament for former cricketers will have six teams and 18 matches in all, including the finals. Also present at the launch were Mr. Praveen Tyagi, Acting President, Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI), Mr. Sudhir Kulkarni, Joint Secretary, BVCI and Mr. Prasanna Venkateshan, Principal Consultant, 1stadia.
While New Zealand's narrow win over Sri Lanka in the first Test sealed India's place in the World Test Championship, batting great Sunil Gavaskar feels the Rohit Sharma-led does not owe the Kiwis "any thank you." India qualified for the WTC final, albeit with a little help from New Zealand, and will take on Australia in the summit clash, slated to be played at the Oval in London from June 7-11. However, Gavaskar feels that India have played outstanding cricket over the last two years and deserve to reach the WTC final.
Star India batter Virat Kohli shut down trolls and critics after he smashed a highly-awaited 28th Test ton during the fourth Test against Australia on Sunday. Kohli's knock guided Team India to a whopping total of 571 runs in the first innings and gave the team a lead of 91 runs. The match eventually ended in a draw after early stumps were called on Day 5 as Australia remained unbeaten at 175/2. With the draw, the Rohit Sharma-led side claimed the four-match series 2-1. It was a memorable moment for all the fans when Kohli, who had last hit a ton in the longest format in November 2019 against Bangladesh, crossed the triple figures after a hiatus of 3.5 years. The former India skipper also faced a lot of flak for his century drought from the fans and many cricket experts but the right-handed batter showed his real mettle with his fiery ton against Australia.
The four-match Test series between India and Australia concluded with the Rohit Sharma-led side as the winners with a 2-1 lead. The thrilling contest came to an end on Monday after the fourth Test finished in a draw. The series turned out to be crucial one as both the teams have now secured their places in the final of the World Test Championship at the Oval. Australia registered a victory in the third Test to enter the marquee event while India's road to qualification got cleared after Sri Lanka lost their first Test against New Zealand. As both the finalists of the WTC have been found, the summit clash will be held in June this year.
Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants, Women's Premier League, Live: Gujarat Giants stand-in skipper Sneh Rana won the toss and opted to field against Mumbai Indians in their next Women's Premier League match, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side have been unbeatable in the tournament so far and have won all their four matches. On the other hand, Gujarat Giants have been able to win only one out of their four matches so far. It will be interesting to see whether Mumbai will be able to clinch another victory or not. (LIVE SCORECARD)
The Ahmedabad Test between India and Australia was a landmark moment as the Prime Ministers of both the countries -- Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese -- attended the Day 1 of the match, marking 75 years of 'cricketing friendship' between the two countries. At the end of the day's play a video went viral on social media where a few fans were allegedly heckling India's Mohammed Shami with "Jai Shree Ram" chants. In the press conference at the end of the 5th day's play, India skipper Rohit Sharma was asked about the said incident but the India skipper said he was unaware.