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100th Test another feather in Virat Kohli's cap: Jasprit Bumrah

Virat Kohli and as the superstar-batter gears up for his 100th outing in the format, Indian pace spearhead and current vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah said the landmark game is a reflection of his former skipper's dedication towards the game. Kohli's 100th Test would be against Sri Lanka beginning here on March 4. Bumrah made his Test debut under Kohli's leadership in 2018. "It is always a special achievement for a player. You know it is a testimony to his hard-work, dedication," Bumrah said in an online press conference here.

CSA chiefs hail Proteas for their ’fighting spirit’ after second Test victory over Kiwis

Cape Town — Cricket South Africa (CSA) have praised Proteas’ Men’s team for the "fighting spirit" shown in the emphatic victory over New Zealand in the second Test of the two-match Series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Tuesday morning.

England opener Roy pulls out of Indian Premier League

England opener Jason Roy announced on Tuesday he has withdrawn from this season's Indian Premier League, in which he was due to play for new franchise Gujarat Titans.

"Feeling Incredibly Safe In Pakistan": Australia's Steve Smith Ahead of 1st Test

Australia batter Steve Smith on Tuesday said that the players "feel safe" in Pakistan despite his teammate Ashton Agar receiving an online threat after landing in the sub-continent nation. The death threat, sent to the Agar's partner on social media, was immediately reported to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA). The officials, however, dismissed the threat as it was generated from an unverified source. "There are extensive security plans in place for this type of social media activity, which, in this case, is not considered a risk," CA had said in an official statement.

England sent pessimistic message over West Indies after dropping Stuart Broad and James Anderson

Boris Johnson slams Vladimir Putin for ‘barbaric’ tactics in Ukraine

Mumbai teen attempts record for longest batting, stays at crease for over 72 hours

Siddharth Mohite stayed at the crease for a whopping 72 hours and five minutes during a marathon net session and is now waiting for the Guinness Book of World Record to recognise the feat. The 19-year-old Mohite passed compatriot Virag Mane's 50-hour record, created in 2015, before batting for 72 hours and five minutes over the weekend. "I am very happy that I completed what I was trying.

Rio Ferdinand poses two questions to Ralf Rangnick as he identifies Man Utd's £110m problem

Pep Guardiola says controversial Everton win won't define season

Pakistan vs Australia: Fit-Again Steve Smith Looking To Replicate Ashes Heroics In Pakistan

Star Australian batsman Steve Smith said Tuesday he was "feeling good" after recovering from concussion and hopes to replicate his big scoring from the Ashes during Australia's tour of Pakistan, their first in 24 years. The 32-year-old fell heavily and banged his head attempting a boundary catch in the second Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in Sydney last month, ruling him out of the rest of that series. Smith, who is expected to be a batting mainstay for the tourists in the three-match Test series starting in Rawalpindi Friday, said he is looking forward to some big scores.

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100th Test another feather in Virat Kohli's cap: Jasprit Bumrah

CSA chiefs hail Proteas for their ’fighting spirit’ after second Test victory over Kiwis

England opener Roy pulls out of Indian Premier League

"Feeling Incredibly Safe In Pakistan": Australia's Steve Smith Ahead of 1st Test

England sent pessimistic message over West Indies after dropping Stuart Broad and James Anderson

Mumbai teen attempts record for longest batting, stays at crease for over 72 hours

Rio Ferdinand poses two questions to Ralf Rangnick as he identifies Man Utd's £110m problem

Pakistan vs Australia: Fit-Again Steve Smith Looking To Replicate Ashes Heroics In Pakistan