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Watch: How New Zealand Helped India Reach World Test Championship Final After Beating Sri Lanka In Last-Ball Thriller

New Zealand and Sri Lanka put on one of the most thrilling Test matches in the sport's rich history with result going in the Kiwis' favour on the last ball of Day 5 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday. New Zealand's win enabled India to seal a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, alongside Australia. Chasing a target of 285, New Zealand needed one run on the final ball with centurion Kane Williamson on strike. Williamson tried to pull Asitha Fernando's delivery but ended up missing it.

How Bad Was Shreyas Iyer's Injury? Rohit Sharma Shares Grave Observation

Shreyas Iyer's recurring lower back injury "isn't looking good at the moment", said India captain Rohit Sharma, who couldn't set a timeframe on the stylish right-hander's comeback to competitive cricket. Besides the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, Iyer could also miss the IPL for Kolkata Knigt Riders, a franchise he leads in the cash-rich league. Iyer, who was part of the playing XI, couldn't come out to bat during the Indian innings on the best batting surface after his right lower back problems resurfaced after fielding for more than 167 overs during the Australian innings.

England bring in Australian fast bowling coach Saker for home Ashes

David Saker is set to reprise his role as England's fast bowling coach for this year's Ashes after the Australian was approached by skipper Ben Stokes at the Twenty20 World Cup last year.

"I Was Called Black Monkey": Mohammed Siraj Recalls Racism Incident On Australia Tour

Racism remains one of the biggest problems in sports. Time and again, incidents of players being abused on the field, be it in football, cricket or other sports, have been reported. Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was also subjected to racism on the tour of Australia in 2021 during the Sydney Test. More than two years since the incident took place, Siraj has opened up on the dark episode of his career, revealing that he was called a 'black monkey' by a section of Australian supporters in the stadium.

"Don't Believe What You See On Social Media": Rohit Sharma Provides Update On Virat Kohli's Health

The rumours surrounding Virat Kohli's fitness has been doing the rounds since Sunday following his brilliant century against Australia in the fourth Test encounter in Ahmedabad. “Playing through sickness with this composure. Inspiring me always…,” Anushka Sharma wrote on her social media following Kohli's innings and fans were speculating about what Kohli might be suffering from. Rohit addressed the rumours in his press conference, and he had a straight answer to the questions posed by reporters in the aftermath of the game which ended in a draw. "Don't believe what you see on social media. Don't think Virat was sick, just that he was coughing a bit," Rohit said at post-match press conference.

India complete Australia series win to set up World Test Championship final showdown

India booked their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final for the second straight occasion after drawing the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad, and with generous help from Kane Williamson and New Zealand.

DC vs RCB, Women's Premier League, Live Score Updates: RCB Eye First Win, Square Off Against Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Women's Premier League Live:Delhi Capitals will be going up against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next Women's Premier League match, at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Monday. Both the teams has earlier met each other where the Meg Lanning-led side registered a 60-run victory. Delhi Capitals will be coming to this clash after thrashing Gujarat Giants by 10 wickets while the Smriti Mandhana-led team is yet to open to win tally as they have lost all their four matches so far. (Live Scorecard)

Watch: Virat Kohli Teases Nitin Menon Over LBW Decision. Umpire's Reaction Goes Viral

It has been a brilliant outing for Virat Kohli in the fourth Test match between India and Australia in Ahmedabad as the star batsman scored his first Test century in almost three years. Kohli dealt with the Australia bowlers with ease and his 182-run knock was able to hand India a decent lead in the first innings. The ex-India skipper was in a mood for banter on Monday and he was caught on the stump mic taking a slight jibe at on-field umpire Nitin Menon. Following a decision that went against India with respect to Aussie batsman Travis Head, Kohli decided to taunt Menon about it and said that if the decision was in any way related to him, the umpire would have given the decision against him.

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Watch: How New Zealand Helped India Reach World Test Championship Final After Beating Sri Lanka In Last-Ball Thriller

How Bad Was Shreyas Iyer's Injury? Rohit Sharma Shares Grave Observation

England bring in Australian fast bowling coach Saker for home Ashes

"I Was Called Black Monkey": Mohammed Siraj Recalls Racism Incident On Australia Tour

"Don't Believe What You See On Social Media": Rohit Sharma Provides Update On Virat Kohli's Health

India complete Australia series win to set up World Test Championship final showdown

DC vs RCB, Women's Premier League, Live Score Updates: RCB Eye First Win, Square Off Against Delhi Capitals

Watch: Virat Kohli Teases Nitin Menon Over LBW Decision. Umpire's Reaction Goes Viral