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India's cricket team captain, Virat Kohli, ended his three-year drought without a century in Test cricket during the fourth Test against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The achievement was met with thunderous cheers from the crowd and an outpouring of support on social media. Kohli's slump had seen his average drop to a career low, causing him considerable discomfort. His 186-run knock not only broke his century drought but also helped India surpass Australia's first innings total and secure a lead, adding to his satisfaction. Former India captain and current head coach, Rahul Dravid, questioned Kohli about…

The fourth Test match between India and Australia ended in a boring draw, resulting in India winning the four-match series 2-1 and retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the fourth time in a row. This victory also marks India's 16th consecutive Test series win at home. The two teams are set to face each other again in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, scheduled to take place at The Oval in London from June 7. India secured their spot in the final alongside Australia after New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka on the last ball of the first Test in Christchurch. Sri…

On the third day of the fourth Test against Australia, Shubman Gill achieved his second century in Test cricket, displaying his prowess in the longest format of the game. After KL Rahul's poor form, Gill was selected to open alongside Rohit Sharma in the third Test at Indore. Despite an underwhelming performance in that match, Gill showed his mettle in Ahmedabad, partnering with Cheteshwar Pujara to score over 100 runs for the third wicket. Although Gill had previously scored a century in the Bangladesh series, he was replaced by KL Rahul in subsequent matches. However, after Rahul's disappointing performance in…

In the realm of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli has earned a reputation as one of the greatest batters. Kohli has also inspired his teammates with his exceptional fitness regimen, which has become a cult within the Indian team. However, his journey wasn't always easy, as he underwent a challenging process to transform from a chubby bloke to a gluten-free athlete. In a recent episode of RCB Podcast, Kohli discussed his life-changing moment and the crucial role his wife, Anushka Sharma, has played in his life over the years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Royal Challengers Bangalore…

Reliance Jio has announced that the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL) will be available for streaming on JioCinema. The IPL 2023 season will kick off on March 31 with a match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, and for the first time, viewers will be able to watch the matches online in 4K resolution (UltraHD). Previously, only those who paid for a subscription to Disney+ Hotstar in India could watch the IPL matches. Telecom operators such as Jio and Airtel offer prepaid plans that include Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions, enabling viewers to watch IPL matches without paying an additional fee.…

On the eve of the Festival of Colours, India cricketers began their Holi celebrations on their team bus in Ahmedabad. The senior cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli joined the likes of Shubman Gill as music and colours dominated the team's journey on the way back to the hotel from training at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Images of Team India's Holi celebration were shared by Indian cricket board (BCCI). (Instagram) The Holi celebration started in the Narendra Modi Stadium dressing room, as seen in photos shared by the Indian cricket board (BCCI). The Indian cricketers looked relaxed as…

India is currently leading the Test series against Australia by 2-1. However, in order to secure a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, India needs to win the fourth and final Test match. Australia has already confirmed its place in the final by winning the third Test in Indore. Teams Move to Ahmedabad Both India and Australia left Indore on Monday and reached Ahmedabad for the fourth Test match. The teams will practice at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Normal Pitch Expected According to media reports, the pitch for the fourth Test match in Ahmedabad will be…

Australia secured their place in the World Test Championship final with an emphatic nine-wicket victory over India in the third Test match. The match lasted just over two days and was played on a rank turner. Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne led Australia to victory after they lost Usman Khawaja in the first over. The Indian team were bowled out for 163 in their second innings, leaving Australia with a target of only 76 runs. This win was particularly satisfying for Australia, who had been beaten in the first two matches of the Border-Gavaskar trophy within three days. Off-spinner Nathan…

Bangladesh have been dismissed for 209 runs in 47.2 overs, which is approximately twenty runs less than the expected score at Mirpur. England, who are playing for World Cup spots, should not find it too challenging to chase down this total with their exceptional batting lineup. England's bowlers did an excellent job, with Archer improving as the game progressed, Wood being fast and timely, Woakes being economical, and the spinners, particularly Rashid, displaying some impressive turn. Shanto played a decent innings for Bangladesh, and the selectors' decision to stick with him has paid off. England needs 210 runs to win.

On Day 1 of the third Test between India and Australia, Matthew Kuhnemann claimed his first-ever five-wicket haul in Test cricket, while Nathan Lyon and Todd Murphy also took wickets as India was all out for 109 runs. India struggled against the Australian spin attack, with Virat Kohli scoring the most runs at 22. Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first, and India made two changes to their team. With eight wickets down, India will rely on the pair of Axar Patel and Umesh Yadav for a recovery. Steve Smith is leading the Australian team in the…