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"Anyone Who Can Hook Pat Cummins...": Sundar Pichai's Brutally Honest Reply On Jasprit Bumrah's 'Google It' Comment

Jasprit Bumrah is turning out to be India's saviour in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, not just with the ball but with the bat too. Having already scalped 18 wickets in the series, Bumrah showed his prowess with the bat on the fourth day of the third Test in Brisbane on Tursday, as he and Akash Deep struck a crucial unbeaten last wicket stand to help India avoid a follow-on. The partnership might just have saved the Test match for India. A day before, Bumrah gave a witty reply when asked about India's batting. He even name-dropped tech giant Google in it.

"Bilkul Hi Nahi Hai Bhookh": Shubman Gill Blasted By Ex-Pakistan Star After Yet Another Poor Show

It has been a disappointing few months for Shubman Gill. The Indian cricket team batter has been struggling for runs in the ongoing Test series against Australia. Gill's dismissals received a lot of criticism from the former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali who believes that the youngster is lacking "hunger for runs". Gill failed to score big in the third Test match in Brisbane as well after he was dismissed for 1. Basit said that youngsters like Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal should not look at the struggles of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He added that Gill needs to forget the past and concentrate more on his game.

Santner named New Zealand's white ball captain

Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner was named as the successor to Kane Williamson as New Zealand captain in one-day internationals and Twenty20 cricket on Wednesday.

Mitchell Santner Named New Zealand White Ball Captain

Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand captain for both white ball formats Wednesday, filling a six-month vacancy since teammate Kane Williamson stood down. Santner, who has played 107 one-day internationals and 106 T20Is, will begin his tenure with a three-match home ODI series against Sri Lanka from December 28. The 32-year-old has previously led New Zealand in 28 white ball matches, some on a stand-in basis after Williamson relinquished the role following the T20 World Cup in June. Santner described the full-time appointment as a "huge honour".

Akash Deep Apologises Following Bizarre Exchange With Travis Head During Brisbane Test - Watch

Akash Deep apologised to Travis Head following a bizarre exchange on Day 5 of the third Test match between India and Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah looked quite confident at the start of the day's play and the former looked to play some aggressive shots against Nathan Lyon. While going for a slog sweep, Akash Deep missed the ball completely and it got stuck inside his pads. He quickly took it away and threw it on the ground. The Indian cricketer did not notice that Travis Head thought he will hand him the ball and that led to a chat with the Australian batter.

India vs Australia LIVE 3rd Test, Day 5: Action Begins On Day 5. Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah Eye Fightback

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: India aim to bounce back after avoiding follow-on as they take the field on Day 5 of the third Test match at The Gabba, Brisbane. Following gritty knocks by KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep stitched together a solid 10th wicket partnership to avoid follow-on.

Saim Ayub, Salman Agha Steer Pakistan To Victory In First ODI vs South Africa

Saim Ayub hit a superb 109 and Salman Agha starred with bat and ball as Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets in the first one-day international at Boland Park on Tuesday. The left-handed Ayub and Salman (82 not out) shared a fifth wicket partnership of 141, rescuing Pakistan from 60 for four. Salman, who earlier had career-best bowling figures of four for 32 as South Africa were restricted to 239 for nine, was named man of the match – but he handed the trophy to Ayub. "Without Ayub we would not have won the game," said Salman. "He was there with the new ball and he set up the game."

West Indies Crush India In Women's 2nd T20I, Chase Down Target In Only 15.4 Overs

West Indies beat India by nine wickets in the second women's T20 International to level the three-match series 1-1 here on Tuesday. Captain Hayley Matthews led from the front with 85 not out off 47 balls as the West Indies chased down the target of 160 with 26 balls to spare. Mathews' opening partner Qiana Joseph chipped in 38 with while one-down Shemaine Campbelle made 29 not out as the visitors reached 160 for 1 in 15.4 overs.

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"Anyone Who Can Hook Pat Cummins...": Sundar Pichai's Brutally Honest Reply On Jasprit Bumrah's 'Google It' Comment

"Bilkul Hi Nahi Hai Bhookh": Shubman Gill Blasted By Ex-Pakistan Star After Yet Another Poor Show

Santner named New Zealand's white ball captain

Mitchell Santner Named New Zealand White Ball Captain

Akash Deep Apologises Following Bizarre Exchange With Travis Head During Brisbane Test - Watch

India vs Australia LIVE 3rd Test, Day 5: Action Begins On Day 5. Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah Eye Fightback

Saim Ayub, Salman Agha Steer Pakistan To Victory In First ODI vs South Africa

West Indies Crush India In Women's 2nd T20I, Chase Down Target In Only 15.4 Overs