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"When I Met Anushka...": Virat Kohli Opens Up On 'Life-Changing' Moment

Undoubtedly one of the finest batters the world has ever seen, Virat Kohli has had quite a journey as a cricketer. From being a chubby cricketer during his early days into the Indian team to becoming a 'gluten-free' player who revolutionised the way cricket is being played in the country. While Kohli has gone through many defining moments in his career, according to him, the 'life-changing' moment was when he met Bollywood actress Anushka sharma, who went on to become his wife.

Watch: Shahid Afridi Checks On Gautam Gambhir After Batter Gets Hit On Helmet

Two of the most fierce competitors on the field, Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi squared off against each other once again in the Legends League Cricket T20 match between India Maharajas and Asia Lions. Whenever the names of Gambhir and Afride are taken in the same sentence, more often than not, bitter memories are relived of the two cricketing stalwarts' clashes on the field during their active days as cricketers. However, on Friday, a heartwarming moment was witnessed on the field, with Afridi checking Gambhir's well-being.

Watch: Shubman Gill Can't Stop Smiling As Fan Finds Ball In Stands After Huge Six

Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green were both brilliant for Australia but a fan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad emerged as the unlikely hero on Day 2 of the fourth Test encounter between India and Australia on Friday. Towards the end of day's play, Shubman Gill slammed Nathan Lyon for a massive six and the ball landed straight in the area covered by white sheets on the side of the sight screen. The ball seemed lost inside the sheets and the umpires decided to opt for a new ball in order to continue the game. However, a young fan had a different idea as he jumped inside the area and started searching for the ball. "The big fella has gone in," Ravi Shastri remarked in his commentary.

Preparing Rank Turners 'Act Of Desperation' From India? Ex-Spinner Answers

Even before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy started, the 'pitch talk' gained most of the attention, with many former players and media outlets in Australia accusing the Indian team of 'doctoring' the pitches. Some even feel that the preparation of 'rank turners' in the first three Tests was an act of desperation from India, in their bid to reach the World Test Championship final. When former India spinner Pragyan Ojha was asked about the same, he ridiculed the talk and referred to skipper Rohit Sharma's comment, suggesting India are only trying to carve out a 'result'.

World cricket committee calls for 'urgent intervention' to protect game

The committee, which includes former and current players, acknowledged the increased playing opportunities and financial health of the game but said it was vital to make it sustainable in the long term.

"He's So Valuable": Cameron Green Reveals How Usman Khawaja Helped Him During Ahmedabad Test

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green is seventh time lucky as he has converted a half-century into hundred and now feels more like a Test cricketer with "monkey off your back". Green, who is playing his 20th Test, scored 114 off 170 balls and his innings was no less significant than Usman Khawaja's 180 that took Australia to a solid first innings score of 480 on the second day of the fourth Test against India on Friday. "You feel more like a Test cricketer when you've got that monkey off your back, so it is nice to tick that off in a way. It's so special," Green told reporters at the end of the day's play.

SA's Rilee Rossouw smashes fastest 100 in Pakistan Super League history

South African batsman Rilee Rossouw made headlines in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Friday when he smashed a stunning century to help his side chase down a mammoth total.

Bavuma revels in the fun of breaking his Wanderers 'curse': 'The guys were always teasing me'

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"When I Met Anushka...": Virat Kohli Opens Up On 'Life-Changing' Moment

Watch: Shahid Afridi Checks On Gautam Gambhir After Batter Gets Hit On Helmet

Watch: Shubman Gill Can't Stop Smiling As Fan Finds Ball In Stands After Huge Six

Preparing Rank Turners 'Act Of Desperation' From India? Ex-Spinner Answers

World cricket committee calls for 'urgent intervention' to protect game

"He's So Valuable": Cameron Green Reveals How Usman Khawaja Helped Him During Ahmedabad Test

SA's Rilee Rossouw smashes fastest 100 in Pakistan Super League history

Bavuma revels in the fun of breaking his Wanderers 'curse': 'The guys were always teasing me'