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Ex-India Star Picks "Most Impressive Aspect" Of Dhruv Jurel's Maiden Test Knock

Star batter Dhruv Jurel started his Test cricket career on a promising note. The right-handed batter is among the two debutants for India in the third Test against England in Rajkot. Jurel scored 46 runs off 104 balls in his maiden Test innings before losing his wicket to England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed. While Jurel missed his half-century by a small margin, former India opener Parthiv Patel was left impressed with the way he played. The ex-India southpaw even picked the "most interesting aspect" of the debutant's performance on Day 2 of the Rajkot Test.

"Extraordinary Milestone": PM Narendra Modi On Ravichandran Ashwin's 500 Wickets In Test Cricket

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday for the "extraordinary milestone" of taking 500 Test wickets. Ashwin became the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets during the third Test against England in Rajkot on Friday. The Prime Minister said on X, "Congratulations to Ravichandran Ashwin on the extraordinary milestone of taking 500 Test wickets! His journey and accomplishments are testament to his skill and perseverance. My best wishes to him as he scales further peaks."

"Ash Anna Supremacy": Internet Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Races To 500th Test Wicket

India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a rare milestone of 500 Test wickets on Friday. He became only the second Indian bowler after former skipper Anil Kumble to get to the feat. During the third Test against England in Rajkot, Ashwin dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for the historic achievement. He also became only the third off-spinner to claim 500 or more Test wickets and continues to be the second highest wicket-taker for India behind Kumble, who ended his career with 619 scalps.

"Dark Time In My Life": R Ashwin On How He Escaped 'Bottomless Pit' in 2018

Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday became the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets during the third Test against England --- a feat which means a lot to the senior off-spinner after enduring a phase when he did know how to come out of the "dark tunnel" he had hit. Ashwin also became only the third off-spinner to achieve the feat and continues to be the second highest wicket-taker for India behind Kumble, who ended his career with 619 scalps. The 37-year-old reached the milestone on day two of the ongoing Test. He needed just one wicket for the feat and that came in the way of opener Zak Crawley, who mis-timed a sweep which landed in the safe hands of Rajat Patidar at short fine leg.

"Ash Anna Supremacy": Intenet Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Races To 500th Test Wicket

India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a rare milestone of 500 Test wickets on Friday. He became only the second Indian bowler after former skipper Anil Kumble to get to the feat. During the third Test against England in Rajkot, Ashwin dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for the historic achievement. He also became only the third off-spinner to claim 500 or more Test wickets and continues to be the second highest wicket-taker for India behind Kumble, who ended his career with 619 scalps.

Rohit Sharma Shatters 72-Year-Old Record To Make History With Test Ton Against England

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma looked in sublime touch as he slammed a brilliant century on Day 1 of the third Test match against England in Rajkot on Thursday. It was a nearly perfect knock from the veteran batter as he achieved the milestone with the help of 12 fours and 2 sixes. It was a significant knock with respect to the match as India lost the trio of Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rajat Patidar early in the first session. However, Rohit kept playing his natural game and stitched together a sensational partnership with Ravindra Jadeja. Thanks to the century, Rohit became the oldest Indian cricket team captain to score a Test ton.

"Think It's A T20 Game": Rohit Sharma's Cheeky IPL Dig At Ravindra Jadeja Over No-Balls

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma took a cheeky dig with reference to the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Ravindra Jadeja on Day 2 of the third Test match against England in Rajkot. Jadeja did not have a good outing with the ball after scoring a century and the all-rounder ended up conceding 33 runs in 4 overs with two no-balls. During the 31st over of the England innings, Jadeja bowled two no-balls to Joe Root and Rohit commented that he never bowls these many no-balls in the IPL and joked that he should think that it is a T20 game and bowl accordingly.

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2: Ton-up Ben Duckett Propels Visitors To 207/2

Opener Ben Duckett led England's strong response with a scintillating hundred as the visitors raced to 207/2 at stumps after bowling out India for 445 on the second day of the third Test in Rajkot on Friday. At stumps, Duckett was batting on 133 and his teammate Joe Root was 9 not out as England scored their runs in only 35 overs to trail by 238 runs. The day also saw Ravichandran Ashwin become only the second Indian bowler to take 500 wickets in Test cricket, with the wicket of Zak Crawley (15).

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Ex-India Star Picks "Most Impressive Aspect" Of Dhruv Jurel's Maiden Test Knock

"Extraordinary Milestone": PM Narendra Modi On Ravichandran Ashwin's 500 Wickets In Test Cricket

"Ash Anna Supremacy": Internet Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Races To 500th Test Wicket

"Dark Time In My Life": R Ashwin On How He Escaped 'Bottomless Pit' in 2018

"Ash Anna Supremacy": Intenet Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Races To 500th Test Wicket

Rohit Sharma Shatters 72-Year-Old Record To Make History With Test Ton Against England

"Think It's A T20 Game": Rohit Sharma's Cheeky IPL Dig At Ravindra Jadeja Over No-Balls

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2: Ton-up Ben Duckett Propels Visitors To 207/2