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Smriti Mandhana Turns 27: Here's A Look At Star Opener's Achievements, Records

India's ace cricketer Smriti Mandhana, who made her international debut at the age of 16 against Bangladesh in 2013, celebrates her 27th birthday on Tuesday. The vice captain is preparing for the second ODI against Bangladesh to be played on Wednesday, which shows her commitment and love towards cricket. The elegant opener has not taken her foot off the gas since then and has represented India in 4 Tests, 78 ODIs, and 119 T20Is. She took centre stage after demonstrating her batting skills in the 2017 ICC World Cup. The teenager was instrumental in taking India to the World Cup finals, where they were defeated by England by 9 runs.

"I Can Get Virat Kohli Out Easily": Ex-Pakistan Pacer's Bold Claim Over India Star's Comparison With Babar Azam

Virat Kohli is truly a batting great. From playing unbelievable knocks to hitting some extraordinary shots, there is hardly anything in batting that Kohli cannot do. It is obvious that bowlers across the world are always eager to claim his wicket, be it for the team or their own stature. The ones who have bowled to him know that getting the wicket of the India great is a Herculean task. However, former Pakistan fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan feels otherwise. He has claimed that he would have got Kohli out easily, had he been in his "old rhythm".

"Proposal Came From...": India Batting Coach On Shubman Gill Playing No. 3 In 1st Test

Shubman Gill has requisite attributes to bat at the crucial number three slot in Indian Test line-up as he can shift gears as per requirement and shouldn't be judged on the basis of one failure, batting coach Vikram Rathour said on Sunday. India won the first Test against the West Indies by an innings and 141 runs but Gill's first game as No. 3, replacing the dogged Cheteshwar Pujara, didn't start well. He was out for only 6 in India's only innings as skipper Rohit Sharma and debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal struck hundreds and Virat Kohli contributed 76.

"Virat Kohli Was The Captain": Yuzvendra Chahal On 'Strange' T20 World Cup 2021 Snub

The absence of Yuzvendra Chahal from India's T20 World Cup 2021 squad emerged as a big talking point in the Indian cricketing spectrum, with many former cricketers and fans criticising the selection committee over the decision. Chahal, who has been a mainstay in India's white-ball team for a long period of time, couldn't wrap his head around the fact that he was snubbed for the showpiece event, especially considering the team was being led by Virat Kohli, who was also his captain at Royal Challengers Bangalore at that time.

ACC Emerging Asia Cup: India A Beat Nepal By 9 Wickets To Enter Semi-finals

Sai Sudharsan and Abhishek Sharma slammed scintillating fifties to complement the efforts of the bowlers as India A qualified for the semifinals with a dominating nine-wicket win over Nepal in their second match of the ACC Men's Emerging Cup in Colombo on Monday. Electing to bat, Nepal were all out for 167 in 39.2 overs with Nishant Sindhu (4/14), Rajvardhan Hangargekar (3/25), Harshit Rana (2/16) and Manav Suthar (1/31) producing breakthroughs at regular intervals. For Nepal, skipper Rohit Paudel was the top-scorer as he made 65 off 85 balls, while Gulsan Jha made a 30-ball 38 to give some momentum to the innings at the R Premadasa Stadium.

"Like Watching Virat Kohli" - When Carlos Alcaraz Was Compared To The Cricket Great

An old video of a commentator comparing tennis star Carlos Alcaraz to Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli is going viral on social media after the Spaniard won his maiden Wimbledon title on Sunday. In the viral clip, Alcaraz, who is currently the top ranked player in the world, could be seen playing against Stefanos Tsitsipas on a clay surface. At one point in the third set, Alcaraz plays a beautiful drop shot to leave Tsitispas stunned. So perfect was the shot from the Spanish player that the commentator lauded him with some great comparisons.

"Selectors And Board Should Be Asking Questions": Sunil Gavaskar Unhappy Over India's WTC Final Strategy

India's wait for an ICC title got extended when they lost the World Test Championship Final against Australia by 209 runs in June. At The Oval in London, Australia were boosted by centuries from Steve Smith and Travis Head while their bowlers were up to the task too. Barring a 89 from Ajinkya Rahane in the first innings and Mohammed Siraj's bowling, there was not much to write home about from the Indian side. Former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar was the BCCI and the team selectors to ask questions on the performance.

"Virender Sehwag Was The Easiest To Dismiss": Ex-Pakistan Pacer's Sensational Claim

During his 14-year international career, former India batter Virender Sehwag changed the way how Test cricket was played and perceived. With minimal footwork but maximum intent, Sehwag scored runs for fun in the longest format of the game. He was far ahead of the time, and was known for playing T20 cricket in Tests. He played 104 Tests for India, scoring 8,586 runs at an average of 49.34, which included two triple-hundreds. However, in a stunning revelation, former Pakistan pacer Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has said Sehwag was the easiest to dismiss.

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Smriti Mandhana Turns 27: Here's A Look At Star Opener's Achievements, Records

"I Can Get Virat Kohli Out Easily": Ex-Pakistan Pacer's Bold Claim Over India Star's Comparison With Babar Azam

"Proposal Came From...": India Batting Coach On Shubman Gill Playing No. 3 In 1st Test

"Virat Kohli Was The Captain": Yuzvendra Chahal On 'Strange' T20 World Cup 2021 Snub

ACC Emerging Asia Cup: India A Beat Nepal By 9 Wickets To Enter Semi-finals

"Like Watching Virat Kohli" - When Carlos Alcaraz Was Compared To The Cricket Great

"Selectors And Board Should Be Asking Questions": Sunil Gavaskar Unhappy Over India's WTC Final Strategy

"Virender Sehwag Was The Easiest To Dismiss": Ex-Pakistan Pacer's Sensational Claim