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Video Of MS Dhoni Celebrating 75th Republic Day With National Flag Breaks Internet

Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni celebrated India's 75th Republic Day in true patriotic fashion as he unfurled the Indian national flag at his farmhouse in Ranchi. Dhoni's wife Sakshi posted a video on social media platform Instagram that featured the veteran cricketer looking at the huge flag. The video has gone viral on social media with a lot of crickets fans and social media followers hailing him for his show of love for the tri-colour as well as the gesture on such a momentous occasion.

India vs England, 1st Test: Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul Shine On Day 2 As Hosts Push England To Corner

Ravindra Jadeja's two-layered fifty and KL Rahul's mastery were at the heart of India's 421 for seven, a total which placed them several miles ahead of England after the second day's play of the first Test in Hyderabad on Friday. Jadeja (81 batting) and Axar Patel (35 batting), who added 63 runs for the unbroken eighth-wicket stand, are at the crease at stumps. India's lead has now swelled to 175 runs, and England would find it tough to wipe that out once their turn to bat come on third day.

India vs England, 1st Test - "Ye Sikhna Padega...": Anil Kumble Points Out Flaw In Shubman Gill's Batting

Former India captain Anil Kumble has pointed out a major flaw in young batter Shubman Gill's technique after he got out for cheap in the ongoing 1st Test against England in Hyderabad. Resuming from his overnight score of 14, Gill was dismissed on 23 by England debutant Tom Hartley. Gill's attempt to swat Hartley ended in the hands of Ben Duckett at mid-wicket, giving the left-arm spinner his maiden Test wicket. While speaking during the lunch break on Day 2, Kumble feels Gill needs to learn how to rotate strikes, especially against the spinners.

Watch: Bamboozled by Jasprit Bumrah's Stunner, Ben Stokes' Shocked Reaction Goes Viral

England cricket team skipper Ben Stokes was left stunned and even he could not help but appreciate the brilliant delivery from Jasprit Bumrah that dismissed him on Day 1 of the first Test match against India in Hyderabad on Thursday. Stokes was the only England batter to score a half-century but his innings came to an end thanks to a stunner from Bumrah. The ball from Bumrah seamed away sharply and although he stepped out of the crease to play a big shot, Stokes missed it completely and the ball crashed into his stumps. The England batter took a second to comprehend what has happened and broke into a smile of appreciation for Bumrah and his wicket-taking delivery.

Anil Kumble Questions Ben Stokes, Pin Points Blatant Flaws In His Captaincy

Former India captain Anil Kumble suggested that England missed a trick by not giving the ball to Joe Root on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test in Hyderabad. Yashasvi Jaiswal and the bowlers put India in control on Day 1 after the visitors opted to bat. Ben Stokes led the way with the bat for England, slamming 70 but the Indian bowlers did well to restrict them to 246. In reply, Jaiswal raised his way to an unbeaten 76 in the final session as India ended Day 1 at 119/1.

From 450/9 To 'Two Day Game': Kevin Pietersen Trolled For India vs England 1st Test Prediction

Former England cricket team batter Kevin Pietersen was trolled heavily on social media by ex-India opener Wasim Jaffer after his prediction regarding England's batting on Day 1 of the first Test match against India on Thursday went horribly wrong. At the start of day's play, Pietersen took to social media to post that he believes England will declare their innings on 450/9. However, Ben Stokes was the only England batter to cross the 50-run mark as Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets each to bowl out the visitors for 246 in the third session. Jaffer was quick to react to Pietersen's prediction on X (formerly called Twitter) and his witty reply even had a reference to Dinesh Karthik.

"Don't Have To Call It Brave, Bold...": AB De Villiers' 'Bazball' Jibe At England

Legendary South Africa cricket team star AB De Villiers took a sly dig at England's 'Bazball' approach while praising India for their batting display on Day 1 of the first Test match in Hyderabad on Thursday. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets each to bundle out England for just 246 before posting 119/1 in 23 overs. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal began the innings in aggressive fashion and De Villiers said that more than 'Bazball', it was a good reading of the situation by the openers.

Rohit Sharma Gives Reason Behind Picking Axar Patel Over Kuldeep Yadav For First England Test

India picked a total of three spinners for the ongoing first Test match against England at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad but Kuldeep Yadav still failed to make a cut into the team. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel were the ones who were included for the game. At the toss, Rohit informed that the team management had to take call between Axar and Kuldeep Yadav but the former got preference due to his batting ability.

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Video Of MS Dhoni Celebrating 75th Republic Day With National Flag Breaks Internet

India vs England, 1st Test: Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul Shine On Day 2 As Hosts Push England To Corner

India vs England, 1st Test - "Ye Sikhna Padega...": Anil Kumble Points Out Flaw In Shubman Gill's Batting

Watch: Bamboozled by Jasprit Bumrah's Stunner, Ben Stokes' Shocked Reaction Goes Viral

Anil Kumble Questions Ben Stokes, Pin Points Blatant Flaws In His Captaincy

From 450/9 To 'Two Day Game': Kevin Pietersen Trolled For India vs England 1st Test Prediction

"Don't Have To Call It Brave, Bold...": AB De Villiers' 'Bazball' Jibe At England

Rohit Sharma Gives Reason Behind Picking Axar Patel Over Kuldeep Yadav For First England Test