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'Openerheimer': Internet Reacts As Rohit Sharma Achieves Special Milestone During India vs WI 2nd Test. Watch

India captain Rohit Sharma looked to be sublime form on the first day of the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad on Thursday. Having scored a ton in the first Test, expectations were high from the Indian opener and he did not disappoint. He took his time and slammed his 15th Test half-century. Despite his new opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal departing on 57, Sharma looked set for his 11th Test ton. He, however, departed on 80 but on the way he went past 2000-run mark as a Test opener for the Indian team. His effort was lauded by social media.

Australia Made 'Mistake' In 4th Ashes Test Selection, Legend Explains Why

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh slammed the management for dropping off-spinner Todd Murphy from the playing eleven for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. Murphy, who replaced the injured Nathan Lyon for the third Test in Leeds, struggled to take wickets as England reduced the deficit to 1-2 in the ongoing five-match series. With England eyeing a series-levelling win in Manchester, Australia went into the game with an all-out pace attack. However, Waugh feels Australia have made a mistake by not picking Murphy.

Zak Crawley Blasts Ton As England Seize Control Of 4th Ashes Test

Zak Crawley's super-charged 189 fuelled a dramatic England run spree on the second day of the must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford as Australia wilted in the face of an Ashes onslaught. England were 384-4 at stumps on Thursday in reply to the tourists' first-innings 317, a lead of 67 runs. The home team, 2-1 down with two matches to play in the five-game series, must win in Manchester to maintain their hopes of regaining the Ashes.

Crawley's stunning century puts England ahead in fourth Ashes Test

Zak Crawley's super-charged 189 fuelled a dramatic England run spree on the second day of the must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford as Australia wilted in the face of an Ashes onslaught.

Who Is Mukesh Kumar? India's Latest Test Debutant vs West Indies And A Domestic Cricket Star

The Indian cricket team had only one change for the second Test against West Indies that started in Trinidad from Thursday. With Shardul Thakur out due to a niggle, India captain Rohit Sharma announced that Mukesh Kumar would be replacing the all-rounder. Mukesh is a right-arm pacer and plays for Bengal in the domestic tournaments. He has been on the fringes of the national team for quite sometime now. Mukesh got his maiden India call-up in September, last year, for the ODI series against South Africa. Then in December, 2022, he was was selected for the T20I series against Sri Lanka.

India vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma Start Proceedings For India vs WI

WI vs IND, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live: West Indies won the toss and opted to field. Mukesh Kumar is making his debut for India in place of Shardul Thakur.

Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Historic 100th Test Between India And West Indies?

Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the start of the second Test between India and West Indies at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad on Thursday. The second Test will be historic for two reasons. Firstly, this will be the 100th Test between the two sides. Secondly, star India batter Virat Kohli will be playing his 500th international match. The ongoing tour of West Indies has been an emotional one for Kohli so far. The 34-year-old will become the fourth India player, after Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni to achieve the feat.

"Miracle": Twitter Reacts As Pakistan Achieve First Test Win In 365 Days

Pakistan opened their ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle campaign with a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match at Galle on Thursday. With the win, the Babar Azam-led side ended a 365-day drought for a win in the longest format of the game. Saud Shakeel stood out for Pakistan with his maiden Test double century as Pakistan overcame a top-order collapse in the first innings to take a sizeable lead, and eventually come out on top against the hosts.

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'Openerheimer': Internet Reacts As Rohit Sharma Achieves Special Milestone During India vs WI 2nd Test. Watch

Australia Made 'Mistake' In 4th Ashes Test Selection, Legend Explains Why

Zak Crawley Blasts Ton As England Seize Control Of 4th Ashes Test

Crawley's stunning century puts England ahead in fourth Ashes Test

Who Is Mukesh Kumar? India's Latest Test Debutant vs West Indies And A Domestic Cricket Star

India vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma Start Proceedings For India vs WI

Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Historic 100th Test Between India And West Indies?

"Miracle": Twitter Reacts As Pakistan Achieve First Test Win In 365 Days