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Watch: Rohit Sharma Puts Sarfaraz Khan In Right Place, Hilarious Video Breaks Internet

Since making his Test debut for India, Sarfaraz Khan has been a man under the spotlight. His camaraderie with teammates, especially skipper Rohit Sharma, has been visible to all. On Day 1 of the 5th Test against England in Dharamsala, the bonhomie between Rohit and Sarfaraz was witnessed once again when the India captain decided to lift the young lad and put him in a certain place on the field. Fair to say that the bond between the duo has only strengthened since Sarfaraz made his Test debut.

1st Time In 147 Years: James Anderson Achieves Massive Feat With 700th Test Wicket

England pacer James Anderson on Saturday became the first fast bowler to claim 700 Test wickets. The 41-year-old achieved the feat during Day 3 of the ongoing 5th Test against India in Dharamsala. Anderson dismissed Kuldeep Yadav early in the morning session, becoming only the third bowler to claim 700 or more Test wickets. Only Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708) took more Test wickets than Anderson (700). On day 2, Anderson had cleaned up Shubman Gill to move to 699 Test wickets.

"Ben Stokes Is A Freak": England Coach's Massive Take Over Rohit Sharma's Dismissal

It was as if the stars aligned for Ben Stokes to bowl that magic ball to his opposite number Rohit Sharma on day two of the fifth Test, feels England assistant coach Jeetan Patel. Right after lunch, England captain bowled a peach of a delivery, his first in competitive cricket in past nine months, to remove Rohit, who had already scored his second hundred of the series. Stokes, who had been bowling only in the nets thus far, finally decided to roll his arm over in a match situation after nothing went England's way in the morning session. He had stopped bowling owing to a knee injury and had undergone surgery last year.

Devdutt Padikkal Reveals How 'Words' From Dravid 'Helped' Him Score Debut Test Fifty Against England

Winning wholesome praise from pundits and fans after coming up with a polished hand in his debut inning in the ongoing fifth Test against England, Devdutt Padikkal on Friday revealed the golden word of advice he received from head coach Rahul Dravid after he received his India cap from veteran Ravi Ashwin on Day 1. The elegant southpaw, who managed to translate his form for Karnataka this Ranji season into runs in his debut Test, said the words of encouragement he received from coach Dravid after earning his India Test cap helped him to construct a neat and nerveless debut fifty on Day 2 of the Dharamshala Test. Making an impression with his composed demeanour, combined with the lazy elegance of a southpaw, Padikkal stroked a fine 65 off 103 deliveries, an innings studded with 10 four and a six.

"You Will Have Nerves": Devdutt Padikkal Reveals Rahul Dravid's Message Ahead Of Debut Test

Winning wholesome praise from pundits and fans after coming up with a polished hand in his debut inning in the ongoing fifth Test against England, Devdutt Padikkal on Friday revealed the golden word of advice he received from head coach Rahul Dravid after he received his India cap from veteran Ravi Ashwin on Day 1. The elegant southpaw, who managed to translate his form for Karnataka this Ranji season into runs in his debut Test, said the words of encouragement he received from coach Dravid after earning his India Test cap helped him to construct a neat and nerveless debut fifty on Day 2 of the Dharamshala Test.

"It Is Not Right At All": Shubman Gill's Father Unhappy With India Star's New Role

Shubman Gill's first coach and father, Lakhwinder, says his son stepping out to the bowlers again has allowed him to get back among the runs in Test cricket though he doesn't agree with his decision to bat at number three. Pressure was mounting on Shubman following the conclusion of the series opener against England. He had gone without a fifty in 12 innings and was guilty of not playing his attacking game. Playing with hard hands made matter worse.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Reaction Goes Viral After Umpiring Blunder In Dharamsala Test

Rohit Sharma's expression said it all after a disappointing decision from umpire Joel Wilson on Day 1 of the fifth Test match between India and England in Dharamsala on Thursday. During the seventh over of India's innings, a delivery from James Anderson went down the leg side and brushed Rohit's thigh pad on the way but England decided to appeal for a catch. The umpire raised his finger in response but Rohit reviewed the decision immediately and his expression made it clear that he was not pleased with the decision. Replays showed that Rohit was correct and the decision was reversed.

Watch: Ben Stokes Clean-Bowls Rohit Sharma On First Ball Of Series, Leaves England Team In Disbelief

As Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill piled up their respective centuries on Day 2 of the 5th Test in Dharamsala, England captain Ben Stokes took the matter into his own hands, bowling for the first time in the series. Rohit and Gill looked in absolute control in the first session which was dominated by India. At the lunch break, Stokes was seen warming up with the ball, sending a signal that he could bowl soon. The England captain bowled the second over after Lunch and clean-bowled Rohit on the very first delivery.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma Puts Sarfaraz Khan In Right Place, Hilarious Video Breaks Internet

1st Time In 147 Years: James Anderson Achieves Massive Feat With 700th Test Wicket

"Ben Stokes Is A Freak": England Coach's Massive Take Over Rohit Sharma's Dismissal

Devdutt Padikkal Reveals How 'Words' From Dravid 'Helped' Him Score Debut Test Fifty Against England

"You Will Have Nerves": Devdutt Padikkal Reveals Rahul Dravid's Message Ahead Of Debut Test

"It Is Not Right At All": Shubman Gill's Father Unhappy With India Star's New Role

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Reaction Goes Viral After Umpiring Blunder In Dharamsala Test

Watch: Ben Stokes Clean-Bowls Rohit Sharma On First Ball Of Series, Leaves England Team In Disbelief