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Viral Video: Virat Kohli's "Walk Of GOAT" On 100th Test

Virat Kohli on Friday became only the 12th player to play 100 Tests for Team India. Ahead of the start of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka, BCCI felicitated Kohli on reaching a landmark 100th appearance in Test cricket. Due to the bio-bubble restrictions in place, head coach Rahul Dravid presented him with the commemorative cap and a memento. As Kohli walked out to bat on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka, he was also greeted with a huge round of applause by the crowd at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.

‘Unwell’ Mark Wood absent as England resume warm-up match in Antigua

Mark Wood will once again be absent when England resume their Test warm-up in the West Indies after “feeling unwell”.

In pictures: Former Australian wicketkeeper Rod Marsh

Cricket is mourning former Australia wicketkeeper Rod Marsh who has died at the age of 74.

Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne lead tributes to Rod Marsh after Australia legend dies aged 74

Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne have paid tribute to Rod Marsh after the Australia legend died at the age of 74.

"He Made Everyone Love Test Cricket: Irfan Pathan On Virat Kohli

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Thursday congratulated Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th test appearance, saying that he made everyone fall in love with the longest format all over again. "Test cricket was limping and that's when it found a magical physio in Virat Kohli. He came, He conquered and He made everyone love test cricket all over again! Congratulations @imVkohli on your remarkable achievement," tweeted Irfan.

Watch: Ravi Shastri Shares Video Of Virat Kohli Taking The "Tracer Bullet" Challenge, Wishes Him For 100th Test Match

Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli formed a formidable partnership during their time at the helm of Indian cricket in the recent years gone by. Such was their domination in Test cricket that the Test team achieved heights never seen before in foreign conditions. All this, though, wouldn't have been possible without their camaraderie off the field where both shared a strong bond. With Shastri's departure post the T20 World Cup in 2021, the much-feared captain-coach partnership was finally broken. However, both showcase their respect and admiration for each other whenever possible.

"Over 30 Years Ago...": Australia's Usman Khawaja Shares Major Throwback Photo From Rawalpindi

Ahead of the start of the first Test against Pakistan, Australia batter Usman Khawaja shared a major throwback picture on social media. The veteran batter, who was born in Islamabad, took to Instagram to share a picture of him playing at the old Rawalpindi stadium. The picture was taken almost 30 years back, days before Khawaja and his family moved to Australia. He was five years old when his family left for Australia.

Watch: Spinner Nasum Ahmed Takes Career Best Figures To Rattle Afghanistan Batters

Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed turned the ball square and mixed his variations intelligently as he bagged four wickets to rattle the Afghanistan top-order and help his team to a 61-run victory in the opening T20I at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday. Nasum claimed the important wickets of Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Darwish Rasooli and Karim Janat to jolt the visitors in their run-chase of 156 runs.

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Viral Video: Virat Kohli's "Walk Of GOAT" On 100th Test

‘Unwell’ Mark Wood absent as England resume warm-up match in Antigua

In pictures: Former Australian wicketkeeper Rod Marsh

Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne lead tributes to Rod Marsh after Australia legend dies aged 74

"He Made Everyone Love Test Cricket: Irfan Pathan On Virat Kohli

Watch: Ravi Shastri Shares Video Of Virat Kohli Taking The "Tracer Bullet" Challenge, Wishes Him For 100th Test Match

"Over 30 Years Ago...": Australia's Usman Khawaja Shares Major Throwback Photo From Rawalpindi

Watch: Spinner Nasum Ahmed Takes Career Best Figures To Rattle Afghanistan Batters