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"Tremendous Thinker Of The Game": Marnus Labuschagne's High Praise For Ravichandran Ashwin

India's Ravichandran Ashwin is currently one of the best spinners in world cricket, especially in Test cricket. The veteran cricketer has been hailed by many elite batters and was also recently on the receiving end of plenty of praise from Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Labuschagne praised Ashwin's record and also stated that "you obviously have to lift your game" when batting against the off-spinner. Explaining why Ashwin's tactical sense is different from other spinners, Labuschagne said, "The reason Ashwin's record is so good is because he's a tremendous thinker of the game. So, he's always thinking about how he can get you out. About what you are doing. And so what he's doing to counter that?"

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli 38 Runs Away From Joining India Legends In Elite List

The India vs Sri Lanka first Test starting on March 4 in Mohali will be a special occasion for Virat Kohli. The former India captain will become only the 12th Indian to play 100 Test matches on Friday. The right-hander, who is currently regarded as one of the best batters going around, has an opportunity to make the occasion even more special. Kohli is only 38 runs away from completing 8000 runs in the longest format of the game. He is set to become only the sixth Indian joining an elite list comprising greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman.

India vs Sri Lanka: Dinesh Karthik Sympathises With Wriddhiman Saha, But Says Rishabh Pant Deserves His Place In Indian Team

Veteran India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said he could understand it would have been a "hard one to swallow" for Wriddhiman Saha when the team management decided to move on from him but said the call was pretty understandable as Rishabh Pant had "pretty much nailed his place in the side." Lauding the wicket-keeping skills of Saha, who was excluded from the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, Karthik said, "But you can see Rishabh Pant has pretty much nailed his place in the team. So then, you can understand which direction the Indian team is going in where they feel that if it's going to be a second keeper role, then they'll look at somebody younger."

India vs Sri Lanka: Spoke To PCA President, Virat Kohli's 100th Test To Have Spectators As Per "Govt Directives", Says Sourav Ganguly - Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said that there will be no crowd restrictions in the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Mohali and the spectators will be allowed as per government directives. The Mohali Test will also be Virat Kohli's 100th game in the longest format. "Virat Kohli's 100th test match will have no restrictions. BCCI asks the state associations to open up on the basis of govt directives. It is as per the government norms," Ganguly told ANI.

"Had To Fight His Way Into The Team": Dinesh Karthik Lauds Star India Batter

India batter Shreyas Iyer has been in fine form, winning the Man of the Series award in the recently-concluded T20I series against Sri Lanka. During the series, Shreyas, who came to bat no. 3 in all the matches, notched up 203 runs as India pulled off a clean sweep over the visitors. India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik was in awe of Shreyas recent exploits, saying that the batter has had to fight his way back into the team, having picked up a shoulder injury which halted his progress last season.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Spectators To Be Allowed For Virat Kohli's 100th Test Match At Mohali

The first Test between India and Sri Lanka, which will be superstar batter Virat Kohli's landmark 100th match, beginning on Friday will be played in front of spectators, reversing an earlier decision to play the game behind closed doors. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said in a statement on Tuesday that cricket fans will be able to witness the historic moment of Kohli playing his 100th Test match. "The first Test between India and Sri Lanka to be played at the Punjab Cricket Stadium in Mohali will not be held behind closed doors," Shah said in the statement.

Virat Kohli, India Teammates Gear Up For Sri Lanka Test Series. See Pics

With the Indian cricket team set to begin their two-match Test series vs Sri Lanka on March 4, the BCCI took to social media to give fans a sneak peek into the home side's preparations. Sri Lanka's tour of India began with a three-match T20I series which the hosts won 3-0. Taking to Twitter, the BCCI posted photos from training and captioned it as, "T20Is Preps begin for the Tests #TeamIndia | #INDvSL | @Paytm".

India vs Sri Lanka: Jasprit Bumrah Explains How Team India Can Make Virat Kohli's 100th Test Special

He made his Test debut under 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.

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"Tremendous Thinker Of The Game": Marnus Labuschagne's High Praise For Ravichandran Ashwin

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli 38 Runs Away From Joining India Legends In Elite List

India vs Sri Lanka: Dinesh Karthik Sympathises With Wriddhiman Saha, But Says Rishabh Pant Deserves His Place In Indian Team

India vs Sri Lanka: Spoke To PCA President, Virat Kohli's 100th Test To Have Spectators As Per "Govt Directives", Says Sourav Ganguly - Report

"Had To Fight His Way Into The Team": Dinesh Karthik Lauds Star India Batter

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Spectators To Be Allowed For Virat Kohli's 100th Test Match At Mohali

Virat Kohli, India Teammates Gear Up For Sri Lanka Test Series. See Pics

India vs Sri Lanka: Jasprit Bumrah Explains How Team India Can Make Virat Kohli's 100th Test Special