<p>Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant surpassed former Australia great Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket on Monday (Aug 24). The milestone came during Pant’s 63-run knock off 89 balls in Colombo, where he struck six fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 70.79.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pant had already become the fourth player overall and the first Indian to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket during the previous Test. He now has 102 sixes in 52 Tests, moving past Gilchrist, who hit 100 sixes in 96 matches.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Only former England captain Ben Stokes, with 138 sixes in 122 Tests and former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, with 107 sixes in 101 matches, are ahead of Pant on the list.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pant also continued his record-breaking run by overtaking India captain Shubman Gill to become India’s highest run-scorer in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). Pant has scored 2,948 runs in 42 matches and 74 innings at an average of 42.11 and a strike rate above 74. His tally also includes six centuries, 18 fifties and a highest score of 146.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The wicketkeeper-batter also went past MS Dhoni to become the Indian wicketkeeper with most runs in away Tests. Pant now has 2,534 runs in 36 Tests and 64 innings at an average of 41.54, including six centuries and 11 fifties. Dhoni had scored 2,496 runs in 48 Tests.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-icc-penalises-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-after-colombo-test-altercation-1787568750698"><strong>IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In three Tests and four innings this year, Pant has scored 249 runs at an average of 62.25 and a strike rate of 73.02. He has registered three fifties, with a best score of 81.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-to-take-on-panama-in-fifa-friendly-ahead-of-brazil-clash-1787566037063"><strong>India to take on Panama in FIFA friendly ahead of Brazil clash</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Coming to the match, India declared their innings at 503/9, with Dhruv Jurel remaining unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls, including nine fours and two sixes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets, while Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha claimed two wickets each.</p>

Rishabh Pant surpassed legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket during India’s second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant surpassed former Australia great Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket on Monday (Aug 24). The milestone came during Pant’s 63-run knock off 89 balls in Colombo, where he struck six fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 70.79. Pant had already become the fourth player overall and the first Indian to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket during the previous Test. He now has 102 sixes in 52 Tests, moving past Gilchrist, who hit 100 sixes in 96 matches. Only former England captain Ben Stokes, with 138 sixes in 122 Tests and former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, with 107 sixes in 101 matches, are ahead of Pant on the list. Pant also continued his record-breaking run by overtaking India captain Shubman Gill to become India’s highest run-scorer in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). Pant has scored 2,948 runs in 42 matches and 74 innings at an average of 42.11 and a strike rate above 74. His tally also includes six centuries, 18 fifties and a highest score of 146. The wicketkeeper-batter also went past MS Dhoni to become the Indian wicketkeeper with most runs in away Tests. Pant now has 2,534 runs in 36 Tests and 64 innings at an average of 41.54, including six centuries and 11 fifties. Dhoni had scored 2,496 runs in 48 Tests. Also Read - IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation In three Tests and four innings this year, Pant has scored 249 runs at an average of 62.25 and a strike rate of 73.02. He has registered three fifties, with a best score of 81. Also Read - India to take on Panama in FIFA friendly ahead of Brazil clash Coming to the match, India declared their innings at 503/9, with Dhruv Jurel remaining unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls, including nine fours and two sixes. For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets, while Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha claimed two wickets each.

<p>Rishabh Pant surpassed legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket during India’s second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.</p>

IND vs SL: Rishabh Pant overtakes Adam Gilchrist to become Test cricket’s third-highest six-hitter

From Prabhsimran Singh to Suresh Raina here is a list of five batters with highest individual scores IPL Powerplay. The list features the likes of Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Adam Gilchrist while Prabhsimran Singh is the latest inductee after DC vs PBKS. 

<p>From Prabhsimran Singh to Suresh Raina here is a list of five batters with highest individual scores IPL Powerplay. The list features the likes of Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Adam Gilchrist while Prabhsimran Singh is the latest inductee after DC vs PBKS.&nbsp;</p>

From Prabhsimran Singh to Suresh Raina, 5 highest individual scores in IPL Powerplay

<p>Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has woke up from induced coma in what his close friend Adam Gilchrist defined as a 'miraculous turnaround.' Martyn is being treated for meiningitis at Gold Coast Unviversity hospital and the situation was dire before the turnaround came in the last couple of days. The batter, however, will remain in the hospital and will continue to receive the treatment for his condition untill full recovery. The news of Martyn's hospitalization had taken the cricketing world aback with several former and current cricketers wishing him well.</p><h2>Gilchrist shares update on Damien Martyn's health</h2><p>"It's been an unbelievable turn of events in the last 48 hours," Gilchrist said in a statement on Sunday (Jan 4) night. "He has responded extraordinarily well since coming out of the coma, to the point where his family feels it's almost a miracle. He's in good spirits and overwhelmed by the support, and while there is still treatment and monitoring to go, it's looking very positive."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-pakistan-bangladesh-want-its-t20-world-cup-matches-to-be-staged-outside-india-mustafizur-rahman-1767595300813">After Pakistan, Bangladesh want its T20 WC matches to be staged outside India</a></p><p>"His wife Amanda just really wants to say to everyone she is convinced that the love, goodwill and sense of care that they felt from everybody, via messages and via the coverage in the press really helped him. They just feel blessed so many people have wanted to support him in his time in need," added the former Aussie wicketkeeper-batter.</p><h2>Who is Damien Martyn?</h2><p>The 54-year-old batter is an ODI World Cup winner with Australia in 2003. Martyn struck 88 not out in the final against India in the 2003 WC final but was overshadowed by skipper Ricky Ponting's 140 not out which included eight sixes. Martyn played 208 ODIs for Australia, scroing 5,346 runs at an average of nearly 41, hitting five centuries along with highest of 144 not out. In Tests, Martyn scored 4,406 runs in 67 matches at an average of touch above 46 with 13 hundreds and a best of 165.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He was also part of boycotted Indian Cricket League (ICL) in 2008 before quitting and joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2010 with Rajasthan Royals.</p>

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn is being treated for meiningitis at Gold Coast Unviversity hospital and the situation was dire before the turnaround came in the last couple of days.

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has woke up from induced coma in what his close friend Adam Gilchrist defined as a 'miraculous turnaround.' Martyn is being treated for meiningitis at Gold Coast Unviversity hospital and the situation was dire before the turnaround came in the last couple of days. The batter, however, will remain in the hospital and will continue to receive the treatment for his condition untill full recovery. The news of Martyn's hospitalization had taken the cricketing world aback with several former and current cricketers wishing him well. Gilchrist shares update on Damien Martyn's health "It's been an unbelievable turn of events in the last 48 hours," Gilchrist said in a statement on Sunday (Jan 4) night. "He has responded extraordinarily well since coming out of the coma, to the point where his family feels it's almost a miracle. He's in good spirits and overwhelmed by the support, and while there is still treatment and monitoring to go, it's looking very positive." Also Read - After Pakistan, Bangladesh want its T20 WC matches to be staged outside India "His wife Amanda just really wants to say to everyone she is convinced that the love, goodwill and sense of care that they felt from everybody, via messages and via the coverage in the press really helped him. They just feel blessed so many people have wanted to support him in his time in need," added the former Aussie wicketkeeper-batter. Who is Damien Martyn? The 54-year-old batter is an ODI World Cup winner with Australia in 2003. Martyn struck 88 not out in the final against India in the 2003 WC final but was overshadowed by skipper Ricky Ponting's 140 not out which included eight sixes. Martyn played 208 ODIs for Australia, scroing 5,346 runs at an average of nearly 41, hitting five centuries along with highest of 144 not out. In Tests, Martyn scored 4,406 runs in 67 matches at an average of touch above 46 with 13 hundreds and a best of 165. He was also part of boycotted Indian Cricket League (ICL) in 2008 before quitting and joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2010 with Rajasthan Royals.

<p>Martyn is being treated for meiningitis at Gold Coast Unviversity hospital and the situation was dire before the turnaround came in the last couple of days.</p>

Former Aussie batter Damien Martyn out of coma in 'miraculous turnaround'

From Harry Brook to David Warner here is a list of batters fastest to 3000 Test runs by balls faced. The list also features the likes of Adam Gilchrist, Indian duo of Rishabh Pant and Virender Sehwag. 

<p>From Harry Brook to David Warner here is a list of batters fastest to 3000 Test runs by balls faced. The list also features the likes of Adam Gilchrist, Indian duo of Rishabh Pant and Virender Sehwag.&nbsp;</p>

From Harry Brook to David Warner, 5 batters fastest to 3000 Test runs (by balls faced)

<p>Legendary Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist was making rounds on Thursday (Oct 23) after he posted a selfie on his Instagram account as India took on Australia at the famous Adelaide Oval. Right before the start of the second ODI at the Oval, Gilchrist and Rohit were snapped together as they shared valuable time on the field. Shortly after the mini-together, Gilchrist posted a selfie with Rohit, recalling their time together in the IPL and the 2008 India tour of Australia.</p>

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<h2><strong>Gilchrist posts heartfelt message for Rohit</strong></h2><p>“This bloke reminded me today it was standing on this very ground, the beautiful @adelaideoval when we first met each other in 2008. It was just when we’d both been bought by the Deccan Chargers, in the very first @iplt20 auction. From there a friendship was born. An old bull leaving International cricket, partnering with a young bull on the rise to becoming one of Indias greats. @rohitsharma45 it’s been a pleasure to play against and with you, to observe you as a broadcaster and fan, and even better to know you as a mate. #kepke,” posted Gilchrist on his Instagram handle.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2008, Rohit was part of the Indian team that toured Australia in the white-ball series; the same series saw Gilchrist’s farewell from international cricket. It was during India’s match against Australia when both these players met in the opposition dugout. While the first meeting was less remembered, months later they both reunited in the Deccan Chargers camp for the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the first season did not go according to plan for Deccan Chargers, where both were teammates, that was not the case in the second season. Both Rohit and Gilchrist won the IPL with the Deccan Chargers in 2009 and shared the dressing room together until 2011 before the former left for the Mumbai Indians.</p>

In 2008, Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian team that toured Australia in the white-ball series; the same series saw Adam Gilchrist’s farewell from international cricket.

Legendary Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist was making rounds on Thursday (Oct 23) after he posted a selfie on his Instagram account as India took on Australia at the famous Adelaide Oval. Right before the start of the second ODI at the Oval, Gilchrist and Rohit were snapped together as they shared valuable time on the field. Shortly after the mini-together, Gilchrist posted a selfie with Rohit, recalling their time together in the IPL and the 2008 India tour of Australia.

<p>In 2008, Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian team that toured Australia in the white-ball series; the same series saw Adam Gilchrist’s farewell from international cricket.</p>

Adam Gilchrist posts heartfelt message for Rohit Sharma, recalls first meeting in 2008, experience in IPL

<p>Wicketkeeping is always an important part of a cricket match. A skilled wicket-keeper can change the course of a match with quick stumpings, sharp run-outs and brilliant catches. Over the years, many outstanding wicket-keepers have left their mark in ODIs, scripted records and historic moments. Let’s have a look at the top five wicketkeepers with the most catches in ODI cricket history.&nbsp;</p><h2>Top five wicket-keepers with most catches in ODIs</h2><h3>Adam Gilchrist (Australia)</h3><p>Former Australian wicket-keeper, Adam Gilchrist, holds the record of most catches by a wicket-keeper in One Day Internationals. During his era, he took 417 catches in 287 ODI matches at an average of 1.679 dismissals per innings. He has 472 total dismissals (catches+stumpings) to his name, including a rare feat of six catches in a single game.&nbsp;</p><h3>Mark Boucher (South Africa)</h3><p>Former Proteas player, Mark Boucher, comes second on this elite list with 402 catches in just 295 ODIs at an average of 1.462 dismissals per innings. His sharp reflexes and focus made him a standout wicketkeeper.</p><h3>Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)</h3><p>Sri Lankan veteran Kumar Sangakkara also features on this elite list. He grabbed 383 catches in 404 matches at an average of 1.365 dismissals per innings. He has 482 total dismissals to his name and was famous for his fast reflexes.</p><h3>MS Dhoni (India)</h3><p>Former Indian captain, MS Dhoni, comes fourth on this list with 321 catches in 350 ODIs at an average of 1.286. &nbsp;He has 444 total dismissals in his ODI career, including 123 stumpings (most by any wicketkeeper in ODI history).&nbsp;</p><h3>Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)</h3><p>Former Bangladeshi wicket-keeper, Mushfiqur Rahim ranks fifth on this elite list with 241 catches in 274 ODI matches. In total, he has 297 dismissals in his ODI career and once took five catches in a single match. His average of 1.151 dismissals per innings highlights his consistency and skill behind the stumps.</p>

From Kumar Sangakkara to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, here's a look at the top five wicket-keepers with most catches in ODIs. This list also includes Adam Gilchrist, Mark Boucher and Mushfiqur Rahim.

Wicketkeeping is always an important part of a cricket match. A skilled wicket-keeper can change the course of a match with quick stumpings, sharp run-outs and brilliant catches. Over the years, many outstanding wicket-keepers have left their mark in ODIs, scripted records and historic moments. Let’s have a look at the top five wicketkeepers with the most catches in ODI cricket history. Top five wicket-keepers with most catches in ODIs Adam Gilchrist (Australia) Former Australian wicket-keeper, Adam Gilchrist, holds the record of most catches by a wicket-keeper in One Day Internationals. During his era, he took 417 catches in 287 ODI matches at an average of 1.679 dismissals per innings. He has 472 total dismissals (catches+stumpings) to his name, including a rare feat of six catches in a single game. Mark Boucher (South Africa) Former Proteas player, Mark Boucher, comes second on this elite list with 402 catches in just 295 ODIs at an average of 1.462 dismissals per innings. His sharp reflexes and focus made him a standout wicketkeeper. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) Sri Lankan veteran Kumar Sangakkara also features on this elite list. He grabbed 383 catches in 404 matches at an average of 1.365 dismissals per innings. He has 482 total dismissals to his name and was famous for his fast reflexes. MS Dhoni (India) Former Indian captain, MS Dhoni, comes fourth on this list with 321 catches in 350 ODIs at an average of 1.286. He has 444 total dismissals in his ODI career, including 123 stumpings (most by any wicketkeeper in ODI history). Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) Former Bangladeshi wicket-keeper, Mushfiqur Rahim ranks fifth on this elite list with 241 catches in 274 ODI matches. In total, he has 297 dismissals in his ODI career and once took five catches in a single match. His average of 1.151 dismissals per innings highlights his consistency and skill behind the stumps.

<p>From Kumar Sangakkara to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, here's a look at the top five wicket-keepers with most catches in ODIs. This list also includes Adam Gilchrist, Mark Boucher and Mushfiqur Rahim.</p>

Wicket-keepers with most catches in ODIs. Dhoni is fourth. Check who tops list

From Mark Boucher to MS Dhoni, here's a look at the top five best wicket-keepers in cricket history. This list also includes Adam Gilchrist, Kumar Sangakkara and Ian Healy.

<p>From Mark Boucher to MS Dhoni, here's a look at the top five best wicket-keepers in cricket history. This list also includes Adam Gilchrist, Kumar Sangakkara and Ian Healy.</p>

From Mark Boucher to MS Dhoni: Top 5 best wicket-keepers in cricket history

<p>Ashes series 2017 started today on November 23 in a rather dramatic manner with the match stopping in between after heavy rains in Gabba.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the first Test match started post-rains subsided, after a little over an hour, there was a lot happening between&nbsp;players from both sides since yesterday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday, former greats from both teams, England and Australia were seen having a good time by taking digs at one another. Former England spinner Graeme Swann made fun of former Aussie wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist on Twitter. Swann made fun of Gilchrist&#39;s ear, amusing Twitterati.</p>

<p>It&nbsp;started when Gilchrist posted a picture on Twitter when he was seen putting on a couple of earplugs. His post read:&nbsp;&quot;Time to get in on the #Ashes twitter war of words. Getting ready for my commentary stint with @Swannyg66 on @btsportcricket tomorrow.&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Time to get in on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ashes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ashes</a> twitter war of words. Getting ready for my commentary stint with <a href="https://twitter.com/Swannyg66?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Swannyg66</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/btsportcricket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@btsportcricket</a> tomorrow ?? <a href="https://t.co/4bxBkQZJfM">pic.twitter.com/4bxBkQZJfM</a></p>
&mdash; Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) <a href="https://twitter.com/gilly381/status/933193727757115394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Swann responded to Gilchrist&#39;s post with:&nbsp;&quot;Just how many earplugs can you fit in those satellite dishes...?????&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just how many ear plugs can you fit in those satellite dishes...????? <a href="https://t.co/AmYFiMtmpI">https://t.co/AmYFiMtmpI</a></p>
&mdash; Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) <a href="https://twitter.com/Swannyg66/status/933200339246891008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Twitter users had a field day when they saw both cricket&nbsp;greats having a fun time before the challenging series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>England and Australia are back to facing each other in a five-match Ashes contest at the Gabba on Thursday. The teams will be lead by new captains Joe Root and Steven Smith.&nbsp;</p>

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England and Australia came together for first Test match of the Ashes 2017

Ashes series 2017 started today on November 23 in a rather dramatic manner with the match stopping in between after heavy rains in Gabba. Although the first Test match started post-rains subsided, after a little over an hour, there was a lot happening between players from both sides since yesterday. On Wednesday, former greats from both teams, England and Australia were seen having a good time by taking digs at one another. Former England spinner Graeme Swann made fun of former Aussie wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist on Twitter. Swann made fun of Gilchrist's ear, amusing Twitterati. It started when Gilchrist posted a picture on Twitter when he was seen putting on a couple of earplugs. His post read: "Time to get in on the #Ashes twitter war of words. Getting ready for my commentary stint with @Swannyg66 on @btsportcricket tomorrow." Time to get in on the #Ashes twitter war of words. Getting ready for my commentary stint with @Swannyg66 on @btsportcricket tomorrow ?? pic.twitter.com/4bxBkQZJfM — Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 22, 2017 × Swann responded to Gilchrist's post with: "Just how many earplugs can you fit in those satellite dishes...?????" Just how many ear plugs can you fit in those satellite dishes...????? https://t.co/AmYFiMtmpI — Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) November 22, 2017 × Twitter users had a field day when they saw both cricket greats having a fun time before the challenging series. England and Australia are back to facing each other in a five-match Ashes contest at the Gabba on Thursday. The teams will be lead by new captains Joe Root and Steven Smith.

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