<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e32db552-6ba6-4130-9a05-a86388d1a480}{159}" paraid="1879177846" >Indian captain&nbsp;Virat Kohli on Monday lost his cool after the Decision Review System (DRS) ruled out a ‘plumb' LBW decision against England&nbsp;skipper&nbsp;Joe Root just before the end of Day 3's play in the ongoing&nbsp;second&nbsp;Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f4408f29-42f5-4bc8-b0a6-c91081195f6f}{77}" paraid="130653258" >Left-arm spinner&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel had the ball for the last over of Day 3&nbsp;and fired a straighter one to Root, who was caught off-guard. While the Indian team appealed for caught-behind, umpire Nitin Patel gave it a not-out. The Indian team led by Kohli took the DRS but there&nbsp;was no bat involved as suggested by slow-motion replays.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f4408f29-42f5-4bc8-b0a6-c91081195f6f}{77}" paraid="130653258" >However, Root was stuck in his back pad and certainly looked plumb. The ball tracker showed that the ball was hitting the stumps but the impact was just outside the off-stump and hence, the third umpire had to stick to the on-field call of not-out.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f4408f29-42f5-4bc8-b0a6-c91081195f6f}{77}" paraid="130653258" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravichandran-ashwin-is-one-of-the-greatest-stats-prove-it-363775" hreflang="en">Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest - stats prove it!</a></strong></p>

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<p>Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh tweeted about the incident as he wrote: "That’s the plumpest LBW I’ve ever seen given not out by DRS. Problem is the DRS went with the umpires call for not out for a caught behind not LBW."</p>

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<p>It was a weird decision as India had never appealed for LBW and despite that, the decision by the third umpire was to stick to the on-field call, which was based on a caught-behind appeal. Maybe that irked Virat Kohli as he had a brief conversation with umpire Menon and looked unhappy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e32db552-6ba6-4130-9a05-a86388d1a480}{179}" paraid="623685325" >The incident only triggers more debate as to whether umpire's call should be scrapped.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{19175106-9eff-4d38-87c1-0c1ddf720530}{144}" paraid="1075884031" >Meanwhile, India ended Day 3 of the second Test on the driver's seat and are all set to win the second Test when they take the field on Tuesday. A win by India will level the series 1-1.&nbsp;</p>


Indian captain Virat Kohli on Monday lost his cool after the Decision Review System (DRS) ruled out a ‘plumb' LBW decision against England skipper Joe Root just before the end of Day 3's play in the ongoing second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Indian captain Virat Kohli on Monday lost his cool after the Decision Review System (DRS) ruled out a ‘plumb' LBW decision against England skipper Joe Root just before the end of Day 3's play in the ongoing second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Left-arm spinner Axar Patel had the ball for the last over of Day 3 and fired a straighter one to Root, who was caught off-guard. While the Indian team appealed for caught-behind, umpire Nitin Patel gave it a not-out. The Indian team led by Kohli took the DRS but there was no bat involved as suggested by slow-motion replays. However, Root was stuck in his back pad and certainly looked plumb. The ball tracker showed that the ball was hitting the stumps but the impact was just outside the off-stump and hence, the third umpire had to stick to the on-field call of not-out. ALSO READ: Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest - stats prove it! So it's not out for Root but out for Kohli? pic.twitter.com/MTpCcHaZGF — 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐢𝐥 🇮🇳 (@nrcexe) February 15, 2021 × Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh tweeted about the incident as he wrote: "That’s the plumpest LBW I’ve ever seen given not out by DRS. Problem is the DRS went with the umpires call for not out for a caught behind not LBW." That’s the plumpest LBW I’ve ever seen given not out by DRS. Problem is the DRS went with the umpires call for not out for a caught behind not LBW. — Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) February 15, 2021 × TRENDING: Watch: Mohammed Siraj's celebration wins hearts as R Ashwin completes his 5th Test century It was a weird decision as India had never appealed for LBW and despite that, the decision by the third umpire was to stick to the on-field call, which was based on a caught-behind appeal. Maybe that irked Virat Kohli as he had a brief conversation with umpire Menon and looked unhappy. The incident only triggers more debate as to whether umpire's call should be scrapped. Meanwhile, India ended Day 3 of the second Test on the driver's seat and are all set to win the second Test when they take the field on Tuesday. A win by India will level the series 1-1.

Watch: Virat Kohli loses cool after 'umpire's call' hands Joe Root a lifeline

<p>World number one Ashleigh Barty declared Monday she's "not done yet" after storming&nbsp;into the Australian Open quarter-finals to raise hopes of a first home winner in 43 years.</p>

<p>The Australian's&nbsp;defensive mastery flummoxed big-hitting Shelby Rogers in her 6-3, 6-4 victory in one hour and 11 minutes in the fourth round at a crowdless Rod Laver Arena.</p>

<p>Barty, who is aiming to become the first Australian champion since Chris O'Neil in 1978, plays 25th seed Karolina Muchova in the quarter-finals after the Czech beat 18th seed Elise Mertens 7-6 (7/5), 7-5.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 24-year-old reached the quarter-final of her home Slam for the third straight year, but remained unsatisfied.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We're not done yet," Barty said when asked how she felt about reaching the final eight.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If we had looked at the way we were preparing during our pre-season, to have the start that we have had so far is really encouraging, but certainly not satisfied with where we're at the moment.</p>

<p>"We will keep chipping away and keep trying to do the right things to progress as far as we can."</p>

<p>Australian expectations are rising for&nbsp;Barty, whose side of the draw has opened up with the early exits of defending champion Sofia Kenin, world number five Elina Svitolina and world number six Karolina Pliskova.&nbsp;</p>

<p>American Jennifer Brady is the next highest seed in Barty's bracket at 22.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She, however, was wary of 24-year-old Muchova, who made an impression on her during their third round clash at the 2018 US Open which Barty won in straight sets.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I remember that match in New York, coming off the court and saying to (coach Craig Tyzzer)...'Karolina, she can play, she's a hell of a player'," she said of her sole match against Muchova.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I know she's got the ability to manoeuvre the ball all around the court, play with variety, play with shape."</p>

<p>The 2019 French Open champion, having not played last year after February due to the pandemic, is rounding into peak form and successfully became the "aggressor" against Rogers, who she nearly lost to last week in the Yarra Valley Classic quarter-finals.</p>

<p>Barty, who has been carrying a niggle to her heavily strapped left thigh, moved smoothly and counter-attacked superbly to thwart the in-form American.</p>

<p>"It was important for me to serve well and try and bring it on my terms as often as possible," she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think I have learnt a lot about myself over the past 12 months.</p>

<p>"I'm just extremely grateful that I've got another opportunity to do something that I love... on the biggest stage for us as Aussies playing tennis."</p>


World number one Ashleigh Barty declared Monday she's "not done yet" after storming into the Australian Open quarter-finals to raise hopes of a first home winner in 43 years.

World number one Ashleigh Barty declared Monday she's "not done yet" after storming into the Australian Open quarter-finals to raise hopes of a first home winner in 43 years. The Australian's defensive mastery flummoxed big-hitting Shelby Rogers in her 6-3, 6-4 victory in one hour and 11 minutes in the fourth round at a crowdless Rod Laver Arena. Barty, who is aiming to become the first Australian champion since Chris O'Neil in 1978, plays 25th seed Karolina Muchova in the quarter-finals after the Czech beat 18th seed Elise Mertens 7-6 (7/5), 7-5. The 24-year-old reached the quarter-final of her home Slam for the third straight year, but remained unsatisfied. "We're not done yet," Barty said when asked how she felt about reaching the final eight. "If we had looked at the way we were preparing during our pre-season, to have the start that we have had so far is really encouraging, but certainly not satisfied with where we're at the moment. "We will keep chipping away and keep trying to do the right things to progress as far as we can." Australian expectations are rising for Barty, whose side of the draw has opened up with the early exits of defending champion Sofia Kenin, world number five Elina Svitolina and world number six Karolina Pliskova. American Jennifer Brady is the next highest seed in Barty's bracket at 22. She, however, was wary of 24-year-old Muchova, who made an impression on her during their third round clash at the 2018 US Open which Barty won in straight sets. "I remember that match in New York, coming off the court and saying to (coach Craig Tyzzer)...'Karolina, she can play, she's a hell of a player'," she said of her sole match against Muchova. "I know she's got the ability to manoeuvre the ball all around the court, play with variety, play with shape." The 2019 French Open champion, having not played last year after February due to the pandemic, is rounding into peak form and successfully became the "aggressor" against Rogers, who she nearly lost to last week in the Yarra Valley Classic quarter-finals. Barty, who has been carrying a niggle to her heavily strapped left thigh, moved smoothly and counter-attacked superbly to thwart the in-form American. "It was important for me to serve well and try and bring it on my terms as often as possible," she said. "I think I have learnt a lot about myself over the past 12 months. "I'm just extremely grateful that I've got another opportunity to do something that I love... on the biggest stage for us as Aussies playing tennis."

'Not done yet': Barty storms into Australian Open quarters

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d07576a6-2eef-4715-bcf3-78fbdefb1a9d}{29}" paraid="502444429" >Ravichandran Ashwin stole the limelight on an eventful Day 3 of the ongoing second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai as the hosts ended the day on the verge of winning the Test match and&nbsp;equalising&nbsp;the series 1-1.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a60536eb-cae2-4917-8522-9f5f7da124b9}{73}" paraid="163008737" >India, riding on a sensational century by Ashwin and a sublime half-century by Virat Kohli, posted a total of 482 runs. However, England ended up losing&nbsp;three wickets in the final hour of Day 3 with spinners&nbsp;Ashwin and&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel dominating the proceedings with the ball. India could have got the wicket of Dan Lawrence as well but a shoddy 'umpire's call' helped the Englishman survive the final over of the day.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{544472f1-53c9-4638-871b-497ba67d909d}{36}" paraid="616368949" >India, in the second innings, lost openers Rohit Sharma (26) and Shubman Gill (14) early with Cheteshwar Pujara (7) departing after a freak run-out.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{544472f1-53c9-4638-871b-497ba67d909d}{36}" paraid="616368949" ><strong>TRENDING:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-mohammed-sirajs-celebration-wins-hearts-as-r-ashwin-completes-his-5th-test-century-363786" hreflang="en">Watch: Mohammed Siraj's celebration wins hearts as R Ashwin completes his 5th Test century</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{544472f1-53c9-4638-871b-497ba67d909d}{82}" paraid="112441909" >Rishabh Pant (8), Ajinkya Rahane (10) and&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel (7) were also sent back to the hut quickly. However, it was Virat Kohli and Ashwin's resilience and sound technique that helped the duo post some crucial runs on board as they stitched a vital partnership to help India take the game away from England.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{544472f1-53c9-4638-871b-497ba67d909d}{145}" paraid="1966682583" >While England are still in the game with Joe Root and Dan Lawrence unbeaten at the end of Day 3, one can expect the match to wrap up quickly on Day 4 given the kind of form Ashwin and&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;are in.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{afc77d3c-d0b2-4efb-a601-60b9cc1e6b0b}{120}" paraid="349292717" >England, chasing 482, lost Dom Sibley (3) early. The&nbsp;visitors' decision to send&nbsp;nightwatchman&nbsp;Jack Leach backfired as he was sent packing by&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;for a duck.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{afc77d3c-d0b2-4efb-a601-60b9cc1e6b0b}{120}" paraid="349292717" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravichandran-ashwin-is-one-of-the-greatest-stats-prove-it-363775" hreflang="en">Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest - stats prove it!</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{afc77d3c-d0b2-4efb-a601-60b9cc1e6b0b}{168}" paraid="218021945" >Rory Burns once again was dismissed by Ashwin as the southpaw continued his struggle with the willow.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{afc77d3c-d0b2-4efb-a601-60b9cc1e6b0b}{247}" paraid="56438881" >India would be hoping to wrap the proceedings soon on Day 4 and level the series 1-1 after losing the first Test by a mammoth 227-run margin.&nbsp;</p>

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Ravichandran Ashwin stole the limelight on an eventful Day 3 of the ongoing second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai as the hosts ended the day on the verge of winning the Test match and equalising the series 1-1.

Ravichandran Ashwin stole the limelight on an eventful Day 3 of the ongoing second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai as the hosts ended the day on the verge of winning the Test match and equalising the series 1-1. India, riding on a sensational century by Ashwin and a sublime half-century by Virat Kohli, posted a total of 482 runs. However, England ended up losing three wickets in the final hour of Day 3 with spinners Ashwin and Axar Patel dominating the proceedings with the ball. India could have got the wicket of Dan Lawrence as well but a shoddy 'umpire's call' helped the Englishman survive the final over of the day. India, in the second innings, lost openers Rohit Sharma (26) and Shubman Gill (14) early with Cheteshwar Pujara (7) departing after a freak run-out. TRENDING: Watch: Mohammed Siraj's celebration wins hearts as R Ashwin completes his 5th Test century Rishabh Pant (8), Ajinkya Rahane (10) and Axar Patel (7) were also sent back to the hut quickly. However, it was Virat Kohli and Ashwin's resilience and sound technique that helped the duo post some crucial runs on board as they stitched a vital partnership to help India take the game away from England. While England are still in the game with Joe Root and Dan Lawrence unbeaten at the end of Day 3, one can expect the match to wrap up quickly on Day 4 given the kind of form Ashwin and Axar are in. England, chasing 482, lost Dom Sibley (3) early. The visitors' decision to send nightwatchman Jack Leach backfired as he was sent packing by Axar for a duck. ALSO READ: Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest - stats prove it! Rory Burns once again was dismissed by Ashwin as the southpaw continued his struggle with the willow. India would be hoping to wrap the proceedings soon on Day 4 and level the series 1-1 after losing the first Test by a mammoth 227-run margin.

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: R Ashwin steals show on Day 3 as India stand on verge of leveling series

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c04996d5-174d-450e-8808-5681cbaf361b}{46}" paraid="1386200077" >Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest spin bowlers of all-time but the veteran spinner once again displayed why he is also a sound batsman to have in the lower-order as he smashed a cracking century on a 'dustbowl' during the second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{09a65524-5e39-4d76-bdc4-e255dfe20c64}{89}" paraid="2100501666" >The crowd at the&nbsp;Chepauk, Ashwin's local ground, celebrated in joy as the 34-year-old capped off a scintillating display with the bat to bring up his&nbsp;fifth Test century after edging a Moeen Ali delivery towards the third-man boundary. With his century on Monday, Ashwin surpassed the likes of Gary Sobers, Jacques Kallis, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushtaq Mohammad to achieve a fifer and a century.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{72f76ebe-b5b3-4f5f-8442-eba8e8460049}{25}" paraid="591340808" >While Sobers, Kallis, Shakib, Mushtaq all had achieved the unique double of a fifer and a century in Test cricket twice,&nbsp;Ashwin with his century and heroic effort with the ball in the second Test against England in Chennai, has now completed the feat thrice. Only Ian Botham had achieved the landmark five times in his Test career.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ee26b74c-55c7-4082-87ed-b24d5a53303b}{194}" paraid="1156965325" >Century + Fifer in a Test match&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ee26b74c-55c7-4082-87ed-b24d5a53303b}{200}" paraid="280795385" >Ian Botham - 5 times&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ee26b74c-55c7-4082-87ed-b24d5a53303b}{203}" paraid="1233648391" ><em><strong>Ravi Ashwin - 3 times*&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ee26b74c-55c7-4082-87ed-b24d5a53303b}{206}" paraid="1818223000" >Gary Sobers - 2 times&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ee26b74c-55c7-4082-87ed-b24d5a53303b}{209}" paraid="1103117743" >Jacques Kallis - 2 times&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ee26b74c-55c7-4082-87ed-b24d5a53303b}{212}" paraid="889915432" >Shakib Al Hasan - 2 times&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ee26b74c-55c7-4082-87ed-b24d5a53303b}{215}" paraid="413205790" >Mushtaq Mohammad - 2 times&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ee26b74c-55c7-4082-87ed-b24d5a53303b}{215}" paraid="413205790" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-mohammed-sirajs-celebration-wins-hearts-as-r-ashwin-completes-his-5th-test-century-363786" hreflang="en">Watch: Mohammed Siraj's celebration wins hearts as R Ashwin completes his 5th Test century</a></strong></p>

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<p>The Chennai pitch had received plenty of criticism from some of the former England players, namely Michael Vaughan and Matt Prior, but Ashwin's batting left them red-faced as the Indian veteran showed great resilience and grit along with good batting technique to play out the likes of Moeen Ali and Jack Leach.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ashwin first took a century and a fifer in Test cricket in 2011 against West Indies. In 2016, Ashwin repeated the same feat against West Indies before completing the milestone for the third time in his Test career, against England in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-ball-starts-to-turn-sunil-gavaskar-hammers-critics-for-slamming-chennai-pitch-in-2nd-test-363703" hreflang="en">'When ball starts to turn...': Sunil Gavaskar hammers critics for slamming Chennai pitch in 2nd Test</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{15db00cc-9acb-42e0-b77f-d8928897548a}{230}" paraid="1392247902" >Interestingly, Ashwin also became the second Tamil Nadu player to score a Test century at&nbsp;Chepauk&nbsp;after&nbsp;Krisnamachari&nbsp;Srikkanth, who had smashed 123 runs against Pakistan in 1986/87.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c04996d5-174d-450e-8808-5681cbaf361b}{83}" paraid="1035631275" >Ashwin had a bit of dip when it comes to his batting form and quality but the veteran played a heroic knock against Australia in the recently concluded tour as he along with Hanuma Vihari defied all the odds to help India draw the Sydney Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c04996d5-174d-450e-8808-5681cbaf361b}{83}" paraid="1035631275" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-overtakes-harbhajan-singh-in-elite-list-after-dismissing-ben-stokes-363543" hreflang="en">Ravichandran Ashwin overtakes Harbhajan Singh in elite list after dismissing Ben Stokes</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a1a81b91-93af-4f5f-90ae-3c480d9d1674}{30}" paraid="1511742596" >Ashwin has scalped 386 Test wicket while scoring 2507 runs in the longest format of the game. The 34-year-old&nbsp;continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest in the world of cricket.&nbsp;</p>


Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest spin bowlers of all-time but the veteran spinner once again displayed why he is also a sound batsman to have in the lower-order as he smashed a cracking century on a 'dustbowl' during the second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram in Chennai.

Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest spin bowlers of all-time but the veteran spinner once again displayed why he is also a sound batsman to have in the lower-order as he smashed a cracking century on a 'dustbowl' during the second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram in Chennai. The crowd at the Chepauk, Ashwin's local ground, celebrated in joy as the 34-year-old capped off a scintillating display with the bat to bring up his fifth Test century after edging a Moeen Ali delivery towards the third-man boundary. With his century on Monday, Ashwin surpassed the likes of Gary Sobers, Jacques Kallis, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushtaq Mohammad to achieve a fifer and a century. While Sobers, Kallis, Shakib, Mushtaq all had achieved the unique double of a fifer and a century in Test cricket twice, Ashwin with his century and heroic effort with the ball in the second Test against England in Chennai, has now completed the feat thrice. Only Ian Botham had achieved the landmark five times in his Test career. Century + Fifer in a Test match Ian Botham - 5 times Ravi Ashwin - 3 times* Gary Sobers - 2 times Jacques Kallis - 2 times Shakib Al Hasan - 2 times Mushtaq Mohammad - 2 times ALSO READ: Watch: Mohammed Siraj's celebration wins hearts as R Ashwin completes his 5th Test century A 5-wicket haul followed by an excellent 💯 for the 3rd time in a Test! The magnificent @ashwinravi99 has brought up his 5th Test century and his first in Chennai. What a game is the local hero having. 🤩💪🏾 #TeamIndia #INDvENG @Paytm pic.twitter.com/dUni7KkLYc — BCCI (@BCCI) February 15, 2021 × The Chennai pitch had received plenty of criticism from some of the former England players, namely Michael Vaughan and Matt Prior, but Ashwin's batting left them red-faced as the Indian veteran showed great resilience and grit along with good batting technique to play out the likes of Moeen Ali and Jack Leach. Ruthless performance by @ashwinravi99 !!! India have so many more skilled players for these conditions .. High class .. #INDvENG — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 15, 2021 × Ashwin first took a century and a fifer in Test cricket in 2011 against West Indies. In 2016, Ashwin repeated the same feat against West Indies before completing the milestone for the third time in his Test career, against England in Chennai. ALSO READ: 'When ball starts to turn...': Sunil Gavaskar hammers critics for slamming Chennai pitch in 2nd Test Interestingly, Ashwin also became the second Tamil Nadu player to score a Test century at Chepauk after Krisnamachari Srikkanth, who had smashed 123 runs against Pakistan in 1986/87. Ashwin had a bit of dip when it comes to his batting form and quality but the veteran played a heroic knock against Australia in the recently concluded tour as he along with Hanuma Vihari defied all the odds to help India draw the Sydney Test. ALSO READ: Ravichandran Ashwin overtakes Harbhajan Singh in elite list after dismissing Ben Stokes Ashwin has scalped 386 Test wicket while scoring 2507 runs in the longest format of the game. The 34-year-old continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest in the world of cricket.

Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest - stats prove it!

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{51ffcb26-8df0-4871-aad1-496073a1f491}{239}" paraid="117578722" >As Ravichandran Ashwin completed his fifth Test century in the ongoing second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, non-striker Mohammed Siraj celebrated&nbsp;by jumping and fist-pumping on air as the video of his celebration went viral on social media platforms.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fab7d872-b6c7-48ca-b919-242d8c2f64d3}{93}" paraid="1594278059" >Siraj ground out 12 deliveries before Ashwin got to his fifth Test century in what were some nervy moments for not only Ashwin but also for the entire crowd at&nbsp;Chepauk.&nbsp;The Indian pacer had to face the likes of Moeen Ali and Jack Leach on a turning track on Day 3 of the ongoing Chennai Test but ground out the balls to survive.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c0186f13-54f2-4eb0-a6e9-8642540da799}{86}" paraid="1050878294" >Ashwin took a while to get to his century but Siraj made sure to not lose his wickets as it would have denied Ashwin a well-deserved century on a challenging track. However, Ashwin got to his century after a mistimed shot as a thick edge beat the slips to race towards the boundary rope towards the third-man region.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{51ffcb26-8df0-4871-aad1-496073a1f491}{248}" paraid="2006917155" >While Indian players and staff gave a rousing ovation to Ashwin from the dressing room, it was Siraj's celebration that caught the eyes of netizens.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{51ffcb26-8df0-4871-aad1-496073a1f491}{248}" paraid="2006917155" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravichandran-ashwin-is-one-of-the-greatest-stats-prove-it-363775" hreflang="en">Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest - stats prove it!</a></strong></p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{51ffcb26-8df0-4871-aad1-496073a1f491}{248}" paraid="2006917155" >Here's how social media reacted to Mohammed Siraj's celebration after Ashwin's century in Chennai:</h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The way Siraj celebrated the hundred of Ashwin makes him so special. <a href="https://t.co/hYJcEda89y">pic.twitter.com/hYJcEda89y</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A moment to cherish forever! <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ashwinravi99</a> gets his Test💯 in Chennai and Md. Siraj erupts in joy. The dressing room stands up to applaud.🙌🏾 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Paytm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@paytm</a> <a href="https://t.co/ykrBhsiTbl">pic.twitter.com/ykrBhsiTbl</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Oh man look at Siraj ❤<br />
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This team is ❤❤❤❤ <a href="https://t.co/LpucU4kwhJ">pic.twitter.com/LpucU4kwhJ</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Siraj's reaction to Ashwin's hundred is wonderful ❤<br />
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Maybe his teammates do like him after all.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/BS9MGFG37C">pic.twitter.com/BS9MGFG37C</a></p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{611c08ee-94bf-47a8-9fbf-b05065f6257c}{1}" paraid="2100501666" >With his century on Monday, Ashwin surpassed the likes of Gary Sobers, Jacques Kallis, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushtaq Mohammad to achieve a fifer and a century.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{72f76ebe-b5b3-4f5f-8442-eba8e8460049}{25}" paraid="591340808" >While Sobers, Kallis, Shakib, Mushtaq all had achieved the unique double of a fifer and a century in Test cricket twice,&nbsp;Ashwin with his century and heroic effort with the ball in the second Test against England in Chennai, has now completed the feat thrice. Only Ian Botham had achieved the landmark five times in his Test career.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a1a81b91-93af-4f5f-90ae-3c480d9d1674}{30}" paraid="1511742596" >Meanwhile, England need 482 runs to win the second Test in Chennai but with the conditions&nbsp;favouring&nbsp;Indian bowlers, a series&nbsp;equaliser&nbsp;is on the cards.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


As Ravichandran Ashwin completed his fifth Test century in the ongoing second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, non-striker Mohammed Siraj celebrated by jumping and fist-pumping on air as the video of his celebration went viral on social media platforms.

As Ravichandran Ashwin completed his fifth Test century in the ongoing second Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, non-striker Mohammed Siraj celebrated by jumping and fist-pumping on air as the video of his celebration went viral on social media platforms. Siraj ground out 12 deliveries before Ashwin got to his fifth Test century in what were some nervy moments for not only Ashwin but also for the entire crowd at Chepauk. The Indian pacer had to face the likes of Moeen Ali and Jack Leach on a turning track on Day 3 of the ongoing Chennai Test but ground out the balls to survive. Ashwin took a while to get to his century but Siraj made sure to not lose his wickets as it would have denied Ashwin a well-deserved century on a challenging track. However, Ashwin got to his century after a mistimed shot as a thick edge beat the slips to race towards the boundary rope towards the third-man region. While Indian players and staff gave a rousing ovation to Ashwin from the dressing room, it was Siraj's celebration that caught the eyes of netizens. ALSO READ: Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest - stats prove it! Here's how social media reacted to Mohammed Siraj's celebration after Ashwin's century in Chennai: The way Siraj celebrated the hundred of Ashwin makes him so special. pic.twitter.com/hYJcEda89y — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 15, 2021 × A moment to cherish forever! @ashwinravi99 gets his Test💯 in Chennai and Md. Siraj erupts in joy. The dressing room stands up to applaud.🙌🏾 #TeamIndia #INDvENG @paytm pic.twitter.com/ykrBhsiTbl — BCCI (@BCCI) February 15, 2021 × Oh man look at Siraj ❤ This team is ❤❤❤❤ pic.twitter.com/LpucU4kwhJ — jd (@j_dhillon7) February 15, 2021 × Siraj's reaction to Ashwin's hundred is wonderful ❤ Maybe his teammates do like him after all.#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/BS9MGFG37C — Wisden (@WisdenCricket) February 15, 2021 × ALSO READ: 'That's how you bat on dustbowl': Twitter explodes after Kohli, Ashwin register 50s on 'beach' Chennai pitch With his century on Monday, Ashwin surpassed the likes of Gary Sobers, Jacques Kallis, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushtaq Mohammad to achieve a fifer and a century. While Sobers, Kallis, Shakib, Mushtaq all had achieved the unique double of a fifer and a century in Test cricket twice, Ashwin with his century and heroic effort with the ball in the second Test against England in Chennai, has now completed the feat thrice. Only Ian Botham had achieved the landmark five times in his Test career. Meanwhile, England need 482 runs to win the second Test in Chennai but with the conditions favouring Indian bowlers, a series equaliser is on the cards.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj's celebration wins hearts as R Ashwin completes his 5th Test century

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{118561b3-b88a-42df-a2e7-852f647b978d}{96}" paraid="712272805" >Pakistan Prime Minister and former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Imran Khan has lauded the Indian cricket team as he said that India's turnaround to become world beaters is due to the improvement in basic cricket structure.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ec2a871-4182-468b-a157-24df2ecbe375}{69}" paraid="907169724" >Imran Khan further said that it takes time for a structure to come to become fruitful and added that he is confident that Pakistan cricket team will flourish in future as well.&nbsp;Imran said that Pakistan had always been a good side but couldn't dominate for long due to poor cricket structure.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b692aa88-0cf9-49a3-9b5f-a457e3deca0a}{58}" paraid="2001013392" >"Look at India today, they are becoming a top team in the world because they improved their structure although we have more talent," Imran said, talking to the media in Islamabad.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b692aa88-0cf9-49a3-9b5f-a457e3deca0a}{58}" paraid="2001013392" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fleeting-view-prime-minister-narendra-modi-cheers-for-team-india-from-the-skies-363552" hreflang="en">'Fleeting view': Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheers for Team India from the skies</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e6d8a236-cb35-4021-8a0e-3db0badf1cdd}{50}" paraid="2028634754" >"It takes time for a structure to work and polish talent but I am confident our team will become world beaters," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e6d8a236-cb35-4021-8a0e-3db0badf1cdd}{57}" paraid="1378580125" >The Pakistan PM then said that while he is not able to take time out to watch live cricket matches&nbsp;due to his busy schedule, he is looking forward to witness Pakistan cricket team improve their performances on the field gradually.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{05b81a8e-5d32-4983-ae81-1eb028764c05}{71}" paraid="832188575" >"Honestly speaking I am not able to spare time for cricket and have not even watched the matches but now that our basic cricket structure has been changed things will improve gradually," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{05b81a8e-5d32-4983-ae81-1eb028764c05}{71}" paraid="832188575" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/different-challenges-gambhir-names-2-key-england-batsmen-india-should-watchout-for-363514" hreflang="en">'Different challenges': Gambhir names 2 key England batsmen India should watchout for</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e6d8a236-cb35-4021-8a0e-3db0badf1cdd}{120}" paraid="261635772" >Imran&nbsp;had led Pakistan to its only World Cup triumph in the year 1992 and is regarded as one of the finest all-rounders and captains to have played the gentlemen's sport.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e6d8a236-cb35-4021-8a0e-3db0badf1cdd}{120}" paraid="261635772" ><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/fired-tear-gas-on-employees-to-test-it-as-it-had-been-unused-for-a-long-time-pakistan-minister-363748">Fired tear gas on employees to 'test' it, was unused for long: Pak minister</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3163c911-3757-49a9-8a3b-492e965e9eb2}{120}" paraid="1321915066" >After winning the elections in 2018, Imran roped in Ehsan Mani, former ICC president, to lead the Pakistan Cricket Board. Since then, the Pakistan cricketing structure has witnessed a bit of revamping with the country also&nbsp;hosting international teams for bilateral series alongside the Pakistan Super League.</p>

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Pakistan Prime Minister and former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Imran Khan has lauded the Indian cricket team as he said that India's turnaround to become world beaters is due to the improvement in basic cricket structure.

Pakistan Prime Minister and former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Imran Khan has lauded the Indian cricket team as he said that India's turnaround to become world beaters is due to the improvement in basic cricket structure. Imran Khan further said that it takes time for a structure to come to become fruitful and added that he is confident that Pakistan cricket team will flourish in future as well. Imran said that Pakistan had always been a good side but couldn't dominate for long due to poor cricket structure. "Look at India today, they are becoming a top team in the world because they improved their structure although we have more talent," Imran said, talking to the media in Islamabad. ALSO READ: 'Fleeting view': Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheers for Team India from the skies "It takes time for a structure to work and polish talent but I am confident our team will become world beaters," he added. The Pakistan PM then said that while he is not able to take time out to watch live cricket matches due to his busy schedule, he is looking forward to witness Pakistan cricket team improve their performances on the field gradually. "Honestly speaking I am not able to spare time for cricket and have not even watched the matches but now that our basic cricket structure has been changed things will improve gradually," he said. ALSO READ: 'Different challenges': Gambhir names 2 key England batsmen India should watchout for Imran had led Pakistan to its only World Cup triumph in the year 1992 and is regarded as one of the finest all-rounders and captains to have played the gentlemen's sport. Also Read | Fired tear gas on employees to 'test' it, was unused for long: Pak minister After winning the elections in 2018, Imran roped in Ehsan Mani, former ICC president, to lead the Pakistan Cricket Board. Since then, the Pakistan cricketing structure has witnessed a bit of revamping with the country also hosting international teams for bilateral series alongside the Pakistan Super League.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan gives thumbs up to 'top team' India

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{46a6fe2e-afe3-43f9-aff7-9ae2699d0ddf}{89}" paraid="1136943682" >Indian batsman KL Rahul on Monday gained a spot to reach the second position in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings while South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi jumped to a career-best second position among bowlers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4717bb65-2bfe-4946-95f9-8a7f375f24f5}{46}" paraid="84642589" >Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, after his heroics against South Africa, toppled many to race to the 42nd&nbsp;place as he helped his side win the three-match T20I series 2-1. Shamsi, who&nbsp;was the highest wicket-taker in the T20I series against Pakistan including a four-wicket-haul in the series finale, overtook the likes of Adam Zampa, Adil Rashid and Mujeeb&nbsp;Ur Rahman to get within three points of top-ranked Rashid Khan.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4717bb65-2bfe-4946-95f9-8a7f375f24f5}{46}" paraid="84642589" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-ball-starts-to-turn-sunil-gavaskar-hammers-critics-for-slamming-chennai-pitch-in-2nd-test-363703" hreflang="en">'When ball starts to turn...': Sunil Gavaskar hammers critics for slamming Chennai pitch in 2nd Test</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d36a7f02-b673-4045-b3bf-0182babbe2b1}{195}" paraid="880212013" >Whereas Rizwan, who ended up as the highest run-scorer with 197 runs including a 104 not-out, lifted him 116 slots to career-best 42 position. He was also the player of the series.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ef488770-fca3-4ab4-9915-94bd41076ef6}{104}" paraid="1346422239" >Pakistan's Haider Ali moved 13 spots to 137 position&nbsp;whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi is now ranked 11th&nbsp;in the T20I Player Ranking for bowlers. Whereas Usman Qadir has been ranked 92.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ef488770-fca3-4ab4-9915-94bd41076ef6}{104}" paraid="1346422239" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-overtakes-harbhajan-singh-in-elite-list-after-dismissing-ben-stokes-363543" hreflang="en">Ravi Ashwin overtakes Harbhajan Singh in elite list after dismissing Ben Stokes</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4082e85a-22d2-44a0-8f71-4b3b6608bcc8}{166}" paraid="2095429271" >South Africa's&nbsp;Reeza&nbsp;Hendricks helped him move to 17 while David Miller gained seven places to mote to 22nd&nbsp;position in the rankings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3f461521-a65a-42d2-953b-0edfa6682561}{55}" paraid="1662661030" >However, there are no changes in the ICC Men's Team Rankings in the series with Pakistan remaining in the fourth position despite gaining one point. South Africa, on the other hand, have lost one point and remain fifth in the standings.&nbsp;</p>


Indian batsman KL Rahul on Monday gained a spot to reach the second position in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings while South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi jumped to a career-best second position among bowlers.

Indian batsman KL Rahul on Monday gained a spot to reach the second position in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings while South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi jumped to a career-best second position among bowlers. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, after his heroics against South Africa, toppled many to race to the 42nd place as he helped his side win the three-match T20I series 2-1. Shamsi, who was the highest wicket-taker in the T20I series against Pakistan including a four-wicket-haul in the series finale, overtook the likes of Adam Zampa, Adil Rashid and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to get within three points of top-ranked Rashid Khan. ALSO READ: 'When ball starts to turn...': Sunil Gavaskar hammers critics for slamming Chennai pitch in 2nd Test Whereas Rizwan, who ended up as the highest run-scorer with 197 runs including a 104 not-out, lifted him 116 slots to career-best 42 position. He was also the player of the series. Pakistan's Haider Ali moved 13 spots to 137 position whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi is now ranked 11th in the T20I Player Ranking for bowlers. Whereas Usman Qadir has been ranked 92. ALSO READ: Ravi Ashwin overtakes Harbhajan Singh in elite list after dismissing Ben Stokes South Africa's Reeza Hendricks helped him move to 17 while David Miller gained seven places to mote to 22nd position in the rankings. However, there are no changes in the ICC Men's Team Rankings in the series with Pakistan remaining in the fourth position despite gaining one point. South Africa, on the other hand, have lost one point and remain fifth in the standings.

ICC T20I Rankings: KL Rahul jumps to 2nd spot; Shamsi, Rizwan achieve career-best position

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{42bd6529-2c93-4bbb-9fc6-20dcd9c80915}{116}" paraid="680433239" >Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday produced batting masterclass on a 'beach' Chennai pitch as the duo scored&nbsp;a half-century each to extend India's lead in the second innings to over 350 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{635f0909-63d2-4df5-b4a7-b363cce1e1c6}{192}" paraid="711106217" >While England batsmen were outplayed by the Indian bowlers on Day 2, Ashwin and Kohli showed the visitors how to bat on a 'rank turner' as the duo tackled the English spin duo of Jack Leach and Moeen Ali with ease.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9fd72db8-250f-4fa4-81d2-da620e5d962e}{68}" paraid="1577851888" >With former England cricketers such as Michael Vaughan and Matt Prior&nbsp;criticising&nbsp;the Chennai pitch on Day 2 of the match after England were bowled out for a paltry 134,&nbsp;the Indian batters, especially Kohli and Ashwin produced batting of the highest caliber to register their respective half-century.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9fd72db8-250f-4fa4-81d2-da620e5d962e}{68}" paraid="1577851888" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-ball-starts-to-turn-sunil-gavaskar-hammers-critics-for-slamming-chennai-pitch-in-2nd-test-363703" hreflang="en">'When ball starts to turn...': Sunil Gavaskar hammers critics for slamming Chennai pitch in 2nd Test</a></strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">He may not get a 100 but this <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> innings has been an masterclass on this pitch ... its already 100 balls of batting that all coaches should show players on how to play on a Beach ... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsENG</a></p>
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/1361208244258103302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Twitterati celebrated half-centuries of Kohli and Ashwin as India look on verge of winning the second Test to&nbsp;equalise&nbsp;the series 1-1.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-gives-thumbs-up-to-top-team-india-363684" hreflang="en">Pakistan PM Imran Khan gives thumbs up to 'top team' India</a></strong></p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a4c37608-d81b-4dc3-a8c5-da75ccfa279b}{26}" paraid="1977482560" >Here's how Twitterati reacted to the half-century by Kohli and Ashwin</h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">He’s the greatest batter in the game of cricket playing right now - <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a>!<br />
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England didn’t pick their best team so can’t complain.<br />
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Missing Jimmy, BIG TIME!</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sometimes in Test Cricket a 50 you make in challenging conditions and situation will be more satisfying than a 200 you make on a flat pitch. I am sure this is one such innings for <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> A master class on how to play on a turning track. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsENG</a> <a href="https://t.co/8NYs7fTMAk">pic.twitter.com/8NYs7fTMAk</a></p>
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) <a href="https://twitter.com/VVSLaxman281/status/1361213759889416196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Fifty in second innings in second Test.<br />
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Both was tough pitch to bat on and best of the best stands tall for India - Virat Kohli.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kohli is majestic. This is a masterclass in how to bat on a ploughed field. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvENG</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ash Anna giving English team their own medicine ' sweep and reverse sweep ' . <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pitch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pitch</a> <a href="https://t.co/13XNXRw50B">pic.twitter.com/13XNXRw50B</a></p>
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<p>Not only did Kohli and Ashwin shut critics of the Chennai pitch with their&nbsp;quality batting display, former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar also lashed out at the critics for&nbsp;unnecessary&nbsp;slamming the quality of the strip in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{79be3f71-b5d3-4c5d-8e05-87089e22f407}{233}" paraid="1981234176" >"We saw how Rohit Sharma getting 150, and yesterday he was getting close to ball and batting. This criticism (on pitch) is pretty warranted," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{79be3f71-b5d3-4c5d-8e05-87089e22f407}{244}" paraid="346886169" >"Some of them are saying that - but you have a seaming pitch in England. Australia&nbsp;get&nbsp;dismissed for 46 - the ball keeps seeming all throughout. No one talks about that. It's always about Indian pitches, and when the ball starts to turn, people pose a problem," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{79be3f71-b5d3-4c5d-8e05-87089e22f407}{223}" paraid="1118768860" >With Kohli and Ashwin still batting, the Indian duo would be looking to convert their 50+ scores to a century to make this Test even more special, moreover in front of the fans.&nbsp;</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday produced batting masterclass on a 'beach' Chennai pitch as the duo scored a half-century each to extend India's lead in the second innings to over 350 runs.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday produced batting masterclass on a 'beach' Chennai pitch as the duo scored a half-century each to extend India's lead in the second innings to over 350 runs. While England batsmen were outplayed by the Indian bowlers on Day 2, Ashwin and Kohli showed the visitors how to bat on a 'rank turner' as the duo tackled the English spin duo of Jack Leach and Moeen Ali with ease. With former England cricketers such as Michael Vaughan and Matt Prior criticising the Chennai pitch on Day 2 of the match after England were bowled out for a paltry 134, the Indian batters, especially Kohli and Ashwin produced batting of the highest caliber to register their respective half-century. ALSO READ: 'When ball starts to turn...': Sunil Gavaskar hammers critics for slamming Chennai pitch in 2nd Test He may not get a 100 but this @imVkohli innings has been an masterclass on this pitch ... its already 100 balls of batting that all coaches should show players on how to play on a Beach ... #INDvsENG — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 15, 2021 × It’s entertaining cricket as things are happening all the time but let’s be honest this Pitch is a shocker .. Not making any excuses as India have been better but this isn’t a Test Match 5 day prepared Pitch ... #INDvENG — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 14, 2021 × Twitterati celebrated half-centuries of Kohli and Ashwin as India look on verge of winning the second Test to equalise the series 1-1. ALSO READ: Pakistan PM Imran Khan gives thumbs up to 'top team' India Here's how Twitterati reacted to the half-century by Kohli and Ashwin He’s the greatest batter in the game of cricket playing right now - @imVkohli! England didn’t pick their best team so can’t complain. Missing Jimmy, BIG TIME! — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 15, 2021 × Sometimes in Test Cricket a 50 you make in challenging conditions and situation will be more satisfying than a 200 you make on a flat pitch. I am sure this is one such innings for @imVkohli A master class on how to play on a turning track. #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/8NYs7fTMAk — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 15, 2021 × Fifty in second innings in first Test. Fifty in second innings in second Test. Both was tough pitch to bat on and best of the best stands tall for India - Virat Kohli. — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 15, 2021 × Kohli is majestic. This is a masterclass in how to bat on a ploughed field. #INDvENG — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 15, 2021 × Appreciation tweet for Ash Anna — A (@_shortarmjab_) February 15, 2021 × Ash Anna giving English team their own medicine ' sweep and reverse sweep ' . #INDvsENG #Pitch pic.twitter.com/13XNXRw50B — Kushal Gowda (@Kushalg77328189) February 15, 2021 × Ash anna showing england batsman how to bat on turners rather than crying pic.twitter.com/Od7in2K9xw — Siddarth (@Adelaide__141) February 15, 2021 × Not only did Kohli and Ashwin shut critics of the Chennai pitch with their quality batting display, former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar also lashed out at the critics for unnecessary slamming the quality of the strip in Chennai. "We saw how Rohit Sharma getting 150, and yesterday he was getting close to ball and batting. This criticism (on pitch) is pretty warranted," Gavaskar said on Star Sports. "Some of them are saying that - but you have a seaming pitch in England. Australia get dismissed for 46 - the ball keeps seeming all throughout. No one talks about that. It's always about Indian pitches, and when the ball starts to turn, people pose a problem," he added. With Kohli and Ashwin still batting, the Indian duo would be looking to convert their 50+ scores to a century to make this Test even more special, moreover in front of the fans.

'That's how you bat on dustbowl': Twitter explodes after Kohli, Ashwin register 50s on 'beach' Chennai pitch

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{efc1b424-728c-4696-a1d1-67a1707a451f}{169}" paraid="1992077102" xml:lang="EN-GB">The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday confirmed that all-rounder&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel is available for selection for the second Test against India, to be played from February 13.&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;has recovered completely after complaining of pain in his left knee, which ruled him out of the first Test.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{7f7bafdd-7858-4d28-8f65-d02c42ec6529}{88}" paraid="66185757" xml:lang="EN-GB">As a result, spinners Shahbaz Nadeem and Rahul Chahar have been drafted back to the group of standby players. Nadeem was central to widespread criticism following a lacklustre show with the ball in the opening Test against England, where he managed to pick just four wickets while conceding more than 200 runs&nbsp;in both the innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{75322cfa-c6db-45c8-91c6-0d2202ceef15}{187}" paraid="1970755758" xml:lang="EN-GB">The group of standby players include wicket-keeper KS Bharat, batsmen Abhimanyu Easwaran and Priyank Panchal, and spinners Shahbaz Nadeem and Rahul Chahar.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{75322cfa-c6db-45c8-91c6-0d2202ceef15}{187}" paraid="1970755758" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jofra-archer-ruled-out-of-second-test-vs-india-due-to-elbow-injury-362996" hreflang="en">Jofra Archer ruled out of second Test vs India due to elbow injury</a></strong></p>

<h2 lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{7b3a1ec1-46c7-448e-91d5-afcef05101c7}{196}" paraid="1408327764" xml:lang="EN-GB">BCCI statement on&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel:&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{efc1b424-728c-4696-a1d1-67a1707a451f}{59}" paraid="182297110" xml:lang="EN-GB">"Axar&nbsp;Patel has recovered completely and is now available for selection for the 2nd Paytm Test in Chennai against England to be played from Saturday, 13th&nbsp;February. The all-rounder had complained of pain in his left knee and was ruled out of the first Test.&nbsp;The All-India Senior Selection Committee have now withdrawn Shahbaz Nadeem and Rahul Chahar from the main squad and added the duo back to the group of standby players."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{efc1b424-728c-4696-a1d1-67a1707a451f}{84}" paraid="2080134054" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>India Test squad:&nbsp;</strong>Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav,&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{efc1b424-728c-4696-a1d1-67a1707a451f}{95}" paraid="879514341" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>Standby players:</strong>&nbsp;K S Bharat, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shahbaz Nadeem, Rahul Chahar, Priyank Panchal&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{efc1b424-728c-4696-a1d1-67a1707a451f}{106}" paraid="1722781193" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>Net Bowlers:</strong>&nbsp;Ankit Rajpoot, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Warrier, Krishnappa Gowtham, Saurabh Kumar&nbsp;</p>

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday confirmed that all-rounder Axar Patel is available for selection for the second Test against India, to be played from February 13.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday confirmed that all-rounder Axar Patel is available for selection for the second Test against India, to be played from February 13. Axar has recovered completely after complaining of pain in his left knee, which ruled him out of the first Test. As a result, spinners Shahbaz Nadeem and Rahul Chahar have been drafted back to the group of standby players. Nadeem was central to widespread criticism following a lacklustre show with the ball in the opening Test against England, where he managed to pick just four wickets while conceding more than 200 runs in both the innings. The group of standby players include wicket-keeper KS Bharat, batsmen Abhimanyu Easwaran and Priyank Panchal, and spinners Shahbaz Nadeem and Rahul Chahar. ALSO READ: Jofra Archer ruled out of second Test vs India due to elbow injury BCCI statement on Axar Patel: "Axar Patel has recovered completely and is now available for selection for the 2nd Paytm Test in Chennai against England to be played from Saturday, 13th February. The all-rounder had complained of pain in his left knee and was ruled out of the first Test. The All-India Senior Selection Committee have now withdrawn Shahbaz Nadeem and Rahul Chahar from the main squad and added the duo back to the group of standby players." India Test squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur Standby players: K S Bharat, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shahbaz Nadeem, Rahul Chahar, Priyank Panchal Net Bowlers: Ankit Rajpoot, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Warrier, Krishnappa Gowtham, Saurabh Kumar

Axar Patel fit for second Test vs England; Shahbaz Nadeem, Rahul Chahar drafted back to standby list

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{a4aea7d6-5db2-4ec6-954b-6fc56439a781}{60}" paraid="1477147897" xml:lang="EN-GB">England pacer Jofra Archer will miss the second Test against India, scheduled to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai&nbsp;from February 13. Archer will miss the much-awaited second Test owning to a discomfort in his right elbow.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{110757dd-d1bd-4531-8b3d-18fea30e5fb4}{182}" paraid="866720230" xml:lang="EN-GB">Archer has been treated with an injection in his right elbow with the England team hoping that the treatment will allow his condition to settle down quickly while allowing the speedster to return to action in time for the third Test in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{a4aea7d6-5db2-4ec6-954b-6fc56439a781}{69}" paraid="1096743473" xml:lang="EN-GB">While it is yet to be seen who replaces Archer in the playing XI, pacer Olly Stone could be in contention if England decide to rest veteran pacer James Anderson from the playing XI. Off-spin all-rounder Moeen Ali is also in contention to be in the playing XI. However, it is expected that Anderson and Stuart Broad will pair up for the second Test against India following Archer's injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{a4aea7d6-5db2-4ec6-954b-6fc56439a781}{69}" paraid="1096743473" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistans-mohammad-rizwan-joins-brendon-mccullum-in-unique-list-after-maiden-t20i-century-362993" hreflang="en">Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan joins Brendon McCullum in unique list after maiden T20I century</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{fbb6a2a6-0cf9-429d-9db7-59728412c549}{77}" paraid="501995115" xml:lang="EN-GB">The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a statement said: "Jofra Archer will miss the second Test against India in Chennai starting on Saturday after having an injection in his right elbow.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{d443b9d3-7755-4ace-ba67-a4bd618d6bb3}{202}" paraid="1420401608" xml:lang="EN-GB">"The injection follows discomfort the fast bowler experienced during the 227-run win in the first Test at the same venue.&nbsp;The issue is not related to any previous injury and it is hoped the treatment will allow the condition to settle down quickly, allowing the player to return to action in time for the third Test in Ahmedabad."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{d443b9d3-7755-4ace-ba67-a4bd618d6bb3}{202}" paraid="1420401608" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/worst-surface-ive-seen-jofra-archer-on-day-5-pitch-in-first-test-against-india-362921" hreflang="en">'Worst surface I've seen': Jofra Archer on Day 5 pitch in first Test against India</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{90a0f2c8-6c19-4636-a3f9-94c99066431e}{166}" paraid="501332057" xml:lang="EN-GB">Meanwhile, England are guaranteed to make another change in the line-up with wicket-keeper Ben Foakes replacing Jos Buttler in the playing XI. Buttler was relieved of his duties following the first Test against India, which England won by 227 runs. He will return for the five-match T20I series against the Men in Blue after&nbsp;being named in the squad on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>


England pacer Jofra Archer will miss the second Test against India, scheduled to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from February 13. Archer will miss the much-awaited second Test owning to a discomfort in his right elbow.

England pacer Jofra Archer will miss the second Test against India, scheduled to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from February 13. Archer will miss the much-awaited second Test owning to a discomfort in his right elbow. Archer has been treated with an injection in his right elbow with the England team hoping that the treatment will allow his condition to settle down quickly while allowing the speedster to return to action in time for the third Test in Ahmedabad. While it is yet to be seen who replaces Archer in the playing XI, pacer Olly Stone could be in contention if England decide to rest veteran pacer James Anderson from the playing XI. Off-spin all-rounder Moeen Ali is also in contention to be in the playing XI. However, it is expected that Anderson and Stuart Broad will pair up for the second Test against India following Archer's injury. ALSO READ: Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan joins Brendon McCullum in unique list after maiden T20I century The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a statement said: "Jofra Archer will miss the second Test against India in Chennai starting on Saturday after having an injection in his right elbow. "The injection follows discomfort the fast bowler experienced during the 227-run win in the first Test at the same venue. The issue is not related to any previous injury and it is hoped the treatment will allow the condition to settle down quickly, allowing the player to return to action in time for the third Test in Ahmedabad." ALSO READ: 'Worst surface I've seen': Jofra Archer on Day 5 pitch in first Test against India Meanwhile, England are guaranteed to make another change in the line-up with wicket-keeper Ben Foakes replacing Jos Buttler in the playing XI. Buttler was relieved of his duties following the first Test against India, which England won by 227 runs. He will return for the five-match T20I series against the Men in Blue after being named in the squad on Thursday.

Jofra Archer ruled out of second Test vs India due to elbow injury

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{63ec6f7a-5219-4d4c-923f-12fafcebbe12}{186}" paraid="25933413" xml:lang="EN-GB">Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman&nbsp;Mohammad Rizwan joined former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum in an exclusive list of&nbsp;glovesmen&nbsp;to have scored a century in all three formats of cricket -&nbsp;Test, ODI and T20I.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{b2401ebc-0360-4e05-a24d-ab7e4dcacb23}{64}" paraid="1965368041" xml:lang="EN-GB">Rizwan smashed an unbeaten&nbsp;104 runs off just 64 deliveries laced with six boundaries and seven sixes to help Pakistan post 169 runs on the scoreboard in the first T20I against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{14fc233f-1951-44ac-ab04-7afaf9f9686c}{103}" paraid="254498221" xml:lang="EN-GB">Rizwan scored his maiden Test ton, against South Africa, in the recently concluded two-match Test series, which Pakistan won 2-0. The Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman has two ODI centuries – both against Australia in the year 2019,&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{14fc233f-1951-44ac-ab04-7afaf9f9686c}{56}" paraid="169438180" xml:lang="EN-GB">Before Rizwan, McCullum was the only wicketkeeper-batsman to have scored&nbsp;at least&nbsp;a century across formats.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{14fc233f-1951-44ac-ab04-7afaf9f9686c}{56}" paraid="169438180" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-announce-squad-for-t20i-series-against-india-as-jos-buttler-dawid-malan-return-362923" hreflang="en">England announce squad for T20I series against India as Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan return</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{5a809fb8-d37e-416c-8f8e-e86680bf8757}{56}" paraid="1373693555" xml:lang="EN-GB">Rizwan started his knock at a&nbsp;slow rate, scoring run a ball, before upping the ante in the second half of the innings as he smashed the Proteas bowlers all over the park at the Gaddafi Stadium. He was received by his teammates in the dressing room amid standing ovation as he took&nbsp;Pakistan to a competitive total.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{b5610589-4d2f-4bf3-8a5f-f9c39a85da6f}{180}" paraid="1384806614" xml:lang="EN-GB">Mohammed Rizwan's innings breakdown:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{0b34e977-9d9a-49f9-abf7-6eb2486c5464}{212}" paraid="1666143041" xml:lang="EN-GB">First 30 Balls - 101.1&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{0b34e977-9d9a-49f9-abf7-6eb2486c5464}{223}" paraid="1469965232" xml:lang="EN-GB">After 30 Balls - 192.3&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{d443b9d3-7755-4ace-ba67-a4bd618d6bb3}{19}" paraid="2042456756" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>S/R in all T20s&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{0b34e977-9d9a-49f9-abf7-6eb2486c5464}{235}" paraid="448949460" xml:lang="EN-GB">First 30 Balls - 110.9&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{d443b9d3-7755-4ace-ba67-a4bd618d6bb3}{55}" paraid="758735357" xml:lang="EN-GB">After 30 Balls - 161.9</p>

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<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{8d1d1fed-2e3d-4485-aa33-a633487a44dc}{99}" paraid="1801602080" xml:lang="EN-GB">Rizwan, with his blistering knock, became the first Pakistan batsman to hammer seven sixes in an innings while also becoming the second Pakistan batsman, after Ahmed Shehzad, to score a ton in T20Is.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan joined former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum in an exclusive list of glovesmen to have scored a century in all three formats of cricket - Test, ODI and T20I.

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan joined former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum in an exclusive list of glovesmen to have scored a century in all three formats of cricket - Test, ODI and T20I. Rizwan smashed an unbeaten 104 runs off just 64 deliveries laced with six boundaries and seven sixes to help Pakistan post 169 runs on the scoreboard in the first T20I against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Rizwan scored his maiden Test ton, against South Africa, in the recently concluded two-match Test series, which Pakistan won 2-0. The Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman has two ODI centuries – both against Australia in the year 2019, Before Rizwan, McCullum was the only wicketkeeper-batsman to have scored at least a century across formats. ALSO READ: England announce squad for T20I series against India as Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan return Rizwan started his knock at a slow rate, scoring run a ball, before upping the ante in the second half of the innings as he smashed the Proteas bowlers all over the park at the Gaddafi Stadium. He was received by his teammates in the dressing room amid standing ovation as he took Pakistan to a competitive total. Mohammed Rizwan's innings breakdown: First 30 Balls - 101.1 After 30 Balls - 192.3 S/R in all T20s First 30 Balls - 110.9 After 30 Balls - 161.9 ALSO READ: Anil Kumble and Irfan Pathan back Wasim Jaffer over communal bias controversy Rizwan, with his blistering knock, became the first Pakistan batsman to hammer seven sixes in an innings while also becoming the second Pakistan batsman, after Ahmed Shehzad, to score a ton in T20Is.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan joins Brendon McCullum in unique list after maiden T20I century

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{78b52461-24db-4ab8-82e0-b09a3f00b839}{38}" paraid="1927082434" xml:lang="EN-GB">FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday said that he strongly backs an expanded Club World Cup in a bid to boost international competitions between clubs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{d9ada2e2-e2ce-4eca-a848-236f68056130}{200}" paraid="879592962" xml:lang="EN-GB">"We are focusing on world competition in the Club World Cup, for example, to have not only one club present from each confederation, but more participation because we need to boost club football all over the world,"&nbsp;Infaninto&nbsp;told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{16e26084-9b70-42b1-b335-3dbb5cb5b833}{136}" paraid="1030924907" xml:lang="EN-GB">In the year 2021, there are two Club World Cups being held with Qatar currently hosting the ongoing edition that was delayed from&nbsp;COVID-19 hit 2020. The second Club World Cup tournament for the year 2021 is scheduled to be held in Japan in December.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{c14f2630-396b-4430-b05e-72f25b4bd8fa}{47}" paraid="466558033" xml:lang="EN-GB">A revamped 24-team Club World Cup, including eight clubs from Europe, was due to be held in China this year.&nbsp;However, the deferment of Euro 2020 and Copa America tournaments, the expanded edition of the Club World Cup will not commence until a later date.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{5f254a42-8ea2-4a2e-a7df-29d8ff0b2cf1}{7}" paraid="1428628866" xml:lang="EN-GB">An enlarged tournament could help address growing calls for "super leagues" of top regional and global clubs -- leading European clubs are believed to be keen to create a European Super League.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{338a9e46-16fd-4ffd-b2b0-6adb29a686e3}{35}" paraid="2089925048" xml:lang="EN-GB">Infantino did not say on Thursday when the new Club World Cup format might begin.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{338a9e46-16fd-4ffd-b2b0-6adb29a686e3}{53}" paraid="737356359" xml:lang="EN-GB">"(But) we have already decided that the new Club World Cup will be featuring 24 teams from all different continents," he told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{338a9e46-16fd-4ffd-b2b0-6adb29a686e3}{71}" paraid="1742518403" xml:lang="EN-GB">"We will still have to find the right slot for the new Club World Cup with 24 teams. It's obviously not an easy challenge in this period where everything is congested anyway.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{338a9e46-16fd-4ffd-b2b0-6adb29a686e3}{89}" paraid="598798311" xml:lang="EN-GB">"If we need to wait one year longer then we'll do that."&nbsp;</p>

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday said that he strongly backs an expanded Club World Cup in a bid to boost international competitions between clubs. "We are focusing on world competition in the Club World Cup, for example, to have not only one club present from each confederation, but more participation because we need to boost club football all over the world," Infaninto told AFP.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday said that he strongly backs an expanded Club World Cup in a bid to boost international competitions between clubs. "We are focusing on world competition in the Club World Cup, for example, to have not only one club present from each confederation, but more participation because we need to boost club football all over the world," Infaninto told AFP. In the year 2021, there are two Club World Cups being held with Qatar currently hosting the ongoing edition that was delayed from COVID-19 hit 2020. The second Club World Cup tournament for the year 2021 is scheduled to be held in Japan in December. ALSO READ: Football bosses demand Twitter, Facebook to tackle 'havens of abuse' A revamped 24-team Club World Cup, including eight clubs from Europe, was due to be held in China this year. However, the deferment of Euro 2020 and Copa America tournaments, the expanded edition of the Club World Cup will not commence until a later date. An enlarged tournament could help address growing calls for "super leagues" of top regional and global clubs -- leading European clubs are believed to be keen to create a European Super League. Infantino did not say on Thursday when the new Club World Cup format might begin. ALSO READ: Manchester City see off Swansea to rack up record 15th straight win "(But) we have already decided that the new Club World Cup will be featuring 24 teams from all different continents," he told AFP. "We will still have to find the right slot for the new Club World Cup with 24 teams. It's obviously not an easy challenge in this period where everything is congested anyway. "If we need to wait one year longer then we'll do that."

FIFA focusing on enlarged Club World Cup, says Gianni Infantino

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