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Why Shubman Gill Had To Ask Rishabh Pant To 'Calm Down' In Bangladesh Test

Following his century in the first Test against Bangladesh, Shubman Gill recalled a hilarious incident with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, with whom he had a 167-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Centuries from Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India set a massive 515-run target in the first Test at Chennai. The two future batting stars for India took Bangladeshi bowling apart with some ruthless hitting, continuing their fine form in the long format.

"Virat Kohli Obviously Didn't Think...": Ex India Star's Blunt Take On DRS Blunder

Former India cricketer and reputed commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has pointed out what he feels is a peculiar similarity between India batting greats Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli did not enjoy a good return to Test cricket, scoring 6 and 17 in his two innings against Bangladesh in the first Test. Playing his first Test since January, Kohli failed to fire, choosing to not review an LBW decision that was later shown to be not out. Manjrekar drew an odd comparison between Kohli and Tendulkar.

"Misleading Package": Sanjay Manjrekar's Intriguing Take On Rishabh Pant's Ton

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauded wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for his century, pointing out that the left-hander has got a fine defensive technique like legendary former skipper MS Dhoni. Centuries from Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India set a massive 515-run target in the first Test at Chennai. The two future batting stars for India took Bangladeshi bowling apart with some ruthless hitting, continuing their fine form in the long format.

"Defence Is Attack": Rishabh Pant Compared To This Ex-India Star

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali compared the dynamic wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant to India's iconic opener, Virender Sehwag. After being involved in a life-threatening accident in December 2022, Pant's return to Test format for India has begun on a breathtaking note. After his promising knock ended on 39 in the first inning, he dug deep and raised his bat to celebrate his splendid century in Chennai in the opening Test against Bangladesh.

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Harry Kane And Michael Olise Run Riot As Bayern Thump Bremen

Michael Olise had a hand in four goals and Harry Kane scored again as Bayern Munich ran riot to win 5-0 at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Olise, who arrived from Crystal Palace in the summer, scored twice and laid on two more in the win, while Kane had a goal to go with his two assists. The big win continued Bayern's stunning week, with a 6-1 win at promoted Holstein Kiel followed by a 9-2 home victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.

Lando Norris Pips Max Verstappen To Dramatic Singapore Grand Prix Pole After Carlos Sainz Crash

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Luis Diaz Fires Liverpool Top Of Premier League, Spurs Bounce Back

Liverpool moved to the top of the Premier League with a resounding 3-0 win over Bournemouth as Tottenham eased the pressure on Ange Postecoglou by beating Brentford 3-1 on Saturday. Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 win at West Ham, while Aston Villa are level on points at the top after coming from behind to beat Wolves 3-1. Liverpool suffered the first setback of Arne Slot's early days in charge when Nottingham Forest shocked Anfield seven days ago.

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Why Shubman Gill Had To Ask Rishabh Pant To 'Calm Down' In Bangladesh Test

"Virat Kohli Obviously Didn't Think...": Ex India Star's Blunt Take On DRS Blunder

"Misleading Package": Sanjay Manjrekar's Intriguing Take On Rishabh Pant's Ton

"Defence Is Attack": Rishabh Pant Compared To This Ex-India Star

Chess Olympiad Trophy Goes Missing From All India Chess Federation Office

Harry Kane And Michael Olise Run Riot As Bayern Thump Bremen

Lando Norris Pips Max Verstappen To Dramatic Singapore Grand Prix Pole After Carlos Sainz Crash

Luis Diaz Fires Liverpool Top Of Premier League, Spurs Bounce Back