From Kapil Dev to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters to reach fastest ODI fifties. The list will shock you considering Ajit Agarkar tops the elite list while Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag are also part of it. 

From Kapil Dev to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters to reach fastest ODI fifties. The list will shock you considering Ajit Agarkar tops the elite list while Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag are also part of it.&nbsp;

From Kapil Dev to Yuvraj Singh, 5 Indians with fastest ODI fifties – No. 1 will shock you

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan. The list also contains legendary names like Rahul Dravid, Mohammad Azharuddin and Sourav Ganguly. 

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan. The list also contains legendary names like Rahul Dravid, Mohammad Azharuddin and Sourav Ganguly.&nbsp;

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, 5 Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan ODIs

From Sunil Gavaskar to Rahul Dravid, here's a look at the top five Indian batters fastest to 5000 runs in Test cricket.

From Sunil Gavaskar to Rahul Dravid, here's a look at the top five Indian batters fastest to 5000 runs in Test cricket.

From Sunil Gavaskar to Rahul Dravid: 5 Indian batters fastest to 5000 Test runs

Fielding is always a very important part of any cricket match. A good fielder in the team can help to change the results of a match. Taking catches is one of the most important things a fielder can do. While some amazing catches like diving catches often gets the more attention, fielders with quick reactions, good timing, and steady hands are very valuable for any team and there are several players in the cricket history who have made some records and historic moments with their fielding. Lets have a look at the top five players with most catches in international cricket (excluding wicket-keepers).<h2>Top fielders with most catches in international cricket (excluding wicket-keepers)</h2><h3>Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)</h3>Former Sri Lankan batter, Mahela Jayawardene, holds the record for the most catches by a &nbsp;fielder (non-wicketkeeper) in international cricket. He took a total of 440 catches across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. In ODIs alone, he tops the list with 218 catches.<h3>Ricky Ponting (Australia)</h3>Former Australian captain, Ricky Ponting, comes second on this list with 364 catches in 560 matches (ODI+T20+Test). He was famous for his fast reflexes and great hand-eye coordination, especially in the slip and point position.<h3>Ross Taylor (New Zealand)</h3>Kiwi veteran Ross Taylor also features on this elite list. He grabbed 351 catches in 450 games. He also has the highest catches-per-innings ratio among the top fielders at 0.642 catches per innings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="Which left-handed batsmen has most runs in Asia Cup (ODI)? Check full list">Which left-handed batsmen has most runs in Asia Cup (ODI)? Check full list</a><h3>Jacques Kallis (South Africa)</h3>Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis was one of the top all-rounders in cricket during his era. He took 338 catches in 519 matches, showing his value not just with bat and ball but also in the field.<h3>Virat Kohli (India)</h3>Former Indian captain Virat Kohli features next on this elite list with 336 catches in 550 international matches. He was especially reliable in the slip position and took many crucial catches.

From Virat Kohli to Ricky Ponting, here's a look at the top five fielders with most catches in international cricket. This list also includes legendary cricketers like - Mahela Jayawardene, Ross Taylor and Jacques Kallis.

Fielding is always a very important part of any cricket match. A good fielder in the team can help to change the results of a match. Taking catches is one of the most important things a fielder can do. While some amazing catches like diving catches often gets the more attention, fielders with quick reactions, good timing, and steady hands are very valuable for any team and there are several players in the cricket history who have made some records and historic moments with their fielding. Lets have a look at the top five players with most catches in international cricket (excluding wicket-keepers). Top fielders with most catches in international cricket (excluding wicket-keepers) Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) Former Sri Lankan batter, Mahela Jayawardene, holds the record for the most catches by a fielder (non-wicketkeeper) in international cricket. He took a total of 440 catches across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. In ODIs alone, he tops the list with 218 catches. Ricky Ponting (Australia) Former Australian captain, Ricky Ponting, comes second on this list with 364 catches in 560 matches (ODI+T20+Test). He was famous for his fast reflexes and great hand-eye coordination, especially in the slip and point position. Ross Taylor (New Zealand) Kiwi veteran Ross Taylor also features on this elite list. He grabbed 351 catches in 450 games. He also has the highest catches-per-innings ratio among the top fielders at 0.642 catches per innings. Also Read - Which left-handed batsmen has most runs in Asia Cup (ODI)? Check full list Jacques Kallis (South Africa) Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis was one of the top all-rounders in cricket during his era. He took 338 catches in 519 matches, showing his value not just with bat and ball but also in the field. Virat Kohli (India) Former Indian captain Virat Kohli features next on this elite list with 336 catches in 550 international matches. He was especially reliable in the slip position and took many crucial catches.

From Virat Kohli to Ricky Ponting, here's a look at the top five fielders (excluding wicket-keepers) with most catches in international cricket. This list also includes legendary cricketers like - Mahela Jayawardene, Ross Taylor and Jacques Kallis.

Fielders with most catches in international cricket, check who leads list

Joe Root has been one of the most reliable batters in Test cricket in recent years and he continues to play a key role for England in the longest format. During the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Root made history on Friday (Jul 25) by becoming the first player to score 1000 Test runs at a particular venue (Old Trafford). Root reached this milestone in his 12th Test match at this ground and he completed this landmark in the 53rd over of England’s first innings. The 53rd over was bowled by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah.<h2>Batters with most Test runs in Manchester</h2><ul><li>Joe Root (England) – 1000* runs</li><li>Denis Compton (England) – 818 runs</li><li>Mike Atherton (England) – 729 runs</li><li>Alec Stewart (England) – 704 runs</li><li>Leonard Hutton (England) – 701 runs</li></ul>&nbsp;Joe Root further went past legendary cricketers like Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid in the elite list of highest run-scorers in Test cricket history. With 13330 runs, Root now sits at the third position on the list, just behind former Australian captain Ricky Ponting (13378) and legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar (15921).&nbsp;Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Rishabh Pant enters history books, becomes first keeper-batter to achieve THIS feat; check details<h2>Batters with most runs in Test cricket history</h2><ul><li>Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 15921 runs</li><li>Ricky Ponting (Australia) - 13378 runs</li><li>Joe Root (England) - 13330* runs</li><li>Jacques Kallis (South Africa) - 13289 runs</li></ul><h2>IND vs ENG, 4th Test, Day 3</h2>In the ongoing Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, England resumed Day 3 at 225/2 with Root and Ollie Pope at the crease. Zak Crawley (84 runs) and Ben Duckett (94 runs) gave the team a strong start with a 166-run opening partnership.&nbsp; &nbsp; At the time of writing, England were at 362 for the loss of four wickets, with Joe Root and English captain Ben Stokes at the crease. It will be interesting to see how Indian bowlers will fight back against England's strong batting lineup.

Joe Root surpassed cricket legends Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid to become third highest run-scorer in Test cricket history during the fourth Test against India in Manchester.

Joe Root has been one of the most reliable batters in Test cricket in recent years and he continues to play a key role for England in the longest format. During the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Root made history on Friday (Jul 25) by becoming the first player to score 1000 Test runs at a particular venue (Old Trafford). Root reached this milestone in his 12th Test match at this ground and he completed this landmark in the 53rd over of England’s first innings. The 53rd over was bowled by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Batters with most Test runs in Manchester Joe Root (England) – 1000* runs Denis Compton (England) – 818 runs Mike Atherton (England) – 729 runs Alec Stewart (England) – 704 runs Leonard Hutton (England) – 701 runs Joe Root further went past legendary cricketers like Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid in the elite list of highest run-scorers in Test cricket history. With 13330 runs, Root now sits at the third position on the list, just behind former Australian captain Ricky Ponting (13378) and legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar (15921). Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Rishabh Pant enters history books, becomes first keeper-batter to achieve THIS feat; check details Batters with most runs in Test cricket history Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 15921 runs Ricky Ponting (Australia) - 13378 runs Joe Root (England) - 13330* runs Jacques Kallis (South Africa) - 13289 runs IND vs ENG, 4th Test, Day 3 In the ongoing Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, England resumed Day 3 at 225/2 with Root and Ollie Pope at the crease. Zak Crawley (84 runs) and Ben Duckett (94 runs) gave the team a strong start with a 166-run opening partnership. At the time of writing, England were at 362 for the loss of four wickets, with Joe Root and English captain Ben Stokes at the crease. It will be interesting to see how Indian bowlers will fight back against England's strong batting lineup.

Joe Root surpassed cricket legends Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid to become third highest run-scorer in Test cricket history during the fourth Test against India in Manchester.

IND vs ENG 2025: Joe Root enters history books, becomes first player to achieve THIS record, check details inside

From Sourav Ganguly to Rahul Dravid, here's a look at five Indian legends who never won an ICC World Cup.

From Sourav Ganguly to Rahul Dravid, here's a look at five Indian legends who never won an ICC World Cup.

From Sourav Ganguly to Rahul Dravid: 5 Indian legends who never won an ICC World Cup

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, here's a look at top 5 Indian batters with most fifty-plus scores vs England in Tests. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath and Rahul Dravid.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, here's a look at top 5 Indian batters with most fifty-plus scores vs England in Tests. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath and Rahul Dravid.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli: 5 Indian batters with most fifty-plus scores vs England in Tests

Shubman Gill is leading the Indian Test side for the first time and he's enjoying the responsibility with the form of his life. The Indian skipper has already scored 607 runs in three Tests of the series - the most by an Indian batter in England. The previous best of 602 was by Rahul Dravid in four Tests back in 2002 when India drew the series 1-1. Gill has two Tests and four innings more to add to his tally and may be go past Yashasvi Jaiswal's 712-run record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series vs England at home or away.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/under-par-stokes-while-batting-first-time-as-skipper-now-struggling-in-second-attempt-as-well-1752481716160">Under par Stokes while batting first time now struggling in 2nd attempt as well</a>As skipper, Gill's already past Virat Kohli's record of 593 runs in a series in England and took four innings less to do so. Kohli's 655 runs in home series against England is also well within Gill's reach and he needs just 85 runs more to go past it. Gill's three hundreds in six innings he had played are also joint most along with Rahul Dravid who had scored three tons twice in a series in England - in 2002 and 2011.Before the ongoing series, Gill had played three Tests in England - two World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2021 and 2023 to go with a Test against the home side in 2022. He had scored just 88 runs in those three Tests across six innings and with no fifties and a highest of 28. In comparison, Gill scored 147 runs in his first innings of the tour and then scored 269 &amp; 161 in two innings of the second Test at Edgbaston.Thanks to Gill's record-breaking second Test in Edgbaston, India won a match for the very first time at the venue and equalized the ongoing five-Test series at 1-1 before heading to Lord's for the third Test - their favourite venue in England with three Test wins.

The Indian skipper has already scored 607 runs in three Tests of the series - the most by an Indian batter in England. The previous best of 602 was by Rahul Dravid in four Tests back in 2002 when India drew the series 1-1.

Shubman Gill is leading the Indian Test side for the first time and he's enjoying the responsibility with the form of his life. The Indian skipper has already scored 607 runs in three Tests of the series - the most by an Indian batter in England. The previous best of 602 was by Rahul Dravid in four Tests back in 2002 when India drew the series 1-1. Gill has two Tests and four innings more to add to his tally and may be go past Yashasvi Jaiswal's 712-run record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series vs England at home or away. Also Read - Under par Stokes while batting first time now struggling in 2nd attempt as well As skipper, Gill's already past Virat Kohli's record of 593 runs in a series in England and took four innings less to do so. Kohli's 655 runs in home series against England is also well within Gill's reach and he needs just 85 runs more to go past it. Gill's three hundreds in six innings he had played are also joint most along with Rahul Dravid who had scored three tons twice in a series in England - in 2002 and 2011. Before the ongoing series, Gill had played three Tests in England - two World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2021 and 2023 to go with a Test against the home side in 2022. He had scored just 88 runs in those three Tests across six innings and with no fifties and a highest of 28. In comparison, Gill scored 147 runs in his first innings of the tour and then scored 269 & 161 in two innings of the second Test at Edgbaston. Thanks to Gill's record-breaking second Test in Edgbaston, India won a match for the very first time at the venue and equalized the ongoing five-Test series at 1-1 before heading to Lord's for the third Test - their favourite venue in England with three Test wins.

As skipper, Gill's already past Virat Kohli's record of 593 runs in a series in England and took four innings less to do so. Kohli's 655 runs in home series against England is also well within Gill's reach and he needs just 85 runs more to go past it.

From 88 to 607 - Shubman Gill is now India's batter in a Test series in England

From Sachin Tendulkar to Kumar Sangakkara, here's a list of top five players fastest to score 8000 runs in Tests. There is only one active player in this list, check his name inside.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Kumar Sangakkara, here's a list of the top five players quickest to score 8000 runs in Tests. There is only one active player, check his name inside.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Kumar Sangakkara: 5 players fastest to score 8000 Test runs, only one active player on list

England player Joe Root created history on day 2 (Jul 11) of the third Test against India at Lord's by becoming the most successful fielder of all-time. Root took a brilliant one-handed diving catch at the slips to record his 211th catch in Test history - the most by any fielder. He surpassed India's Rahul Dravid for the record who had taken 210 catches in Test cricket. Root's catch also broke a stubborn 61-run partnership between KL Rahul and Karun Nair for the second wicket to give England an opening.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/joe-root-is-first-batter-to-score-3k-test-runs-vs-india-but-this-pak-batter-has-highest-average-1752232040021">Joe Root is first batter to score 3k Test runs vs India</a>The moment came in middle of the third session when Nair, batting at 40, edged an uplifting ball from England skipper Ben Stokes to the slips. Root dived to his left and plucked the ball just inches above the ground. Have a look at the catch below:

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Earlier in the day, Root also scored his 37th Test hundred after resuming from overnight score of 99 not out. He dispatched India pacer Jasprit Bumrah for a four to reach the milestone but was dismissed by same bowler shortly after. Root's 103 also took him past 3000 Test runs against India - the only player to achieve the mark.England had started their day from 251/4 but were suddenly 271/6 with Bumrah taking all three wickets. England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith, who's in great form this series, then added 84 runs for the seventh wicket with Brydon Carse (56) before being dismissed by Mohammed Siraj on 51. England managed to added just 28 runs more after Smith's dismissal and were bowled out for 387 in the first innings after tea.In reply, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit three fours in the first over of the innings off Chris Woakes but was dismissed by returning Jofra Archer in the very next over. India went to tea at 44/1 as Rahul and Nair ensured not further loss of wickets.&nbsp;

Root took a brilliant one-handed diving catch at the slips to record his 211th catch in Test history - the most by any fielder. He surpassed India's Rahul Dravid for the record who had taken 210 catches in Test cricket.

England player Joe Root created history on day 2 (Jul 11) of the third Test against India at Lord's by becoming the most successful fielder of all-time. Root took a brilliant one-handed diving catch at the slips to record his 211th catch in Test history - the most by any fielder. He surpassed India's Rahul Dravid for the record who had taken 210 catches in Test cricket. Root's catch also broke a stubborn 61-run partnership between KL Rahul and Karun Nair for the second wicket to give England an opening. Also Read - Joe Root is first batter to score 3k Test runs vs India The moment came in middle of the third session when Nair, batting at 40, edged an uplifting ball from England skipper Ben Stokes to the slips. Root dived to his left and plucked the ball just inches above the ground. Have a look at the catch below:

Root took a brilliant one-handed diving catch at the slips to record his 211th catch in Test history - the most by any fielder. He surpassed India's Rahul Dravid for the record who had taken 210 catches in Test cricket.

England's Root becomes most successful fielder in Test cricket with STUNNING catch to dismiss Karun Nair - WATCH

Here is a look at the top Indian batters to score hundred at Lords Cricket Ground featuring Vinoo Mankad, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and KL Rahul. However. The list does not include Sachin Tendulkar who never scored an international hundred at Lords.

Here is a look at the top Indian batters to score hundred at Lord’s Cricket Ground featuring Vinoo Mankad, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid&nbsp;and KL Rahul. However. The list does not include Sachin Tendulkar who never scored an international hundred at Lord's.

Top Indian batters to score hundred at Lord’s Cricket Ground – Sachin Tendulkar not on the list

India Test skipper Shubman Gill became only the third Indian batter to score 250 or more runs in an away Test with his 269 against England. Gill reached the milestone on day 2 (Jul 3) of the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Before Gill, only Virender Sehwag (twice) and Rahul Dravid had achieved the milestone. Both Sehwag and Dravid scored their 250-plus scores against Pakistan in Pakistan. Gill's 269 is also the third highest score by an Indian in away Tests behind Dravid's 270 and Sehwag's 309, both scored on India tour of Pakistan in 2004.&nbsp;

Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag's 309 against Pakistan in 2004 Multan Test remains the highest score by an Indian batter in away Test. The innings was special as Sehwag became the first Indian batter ever to score a triple ton in Tests. Apart from Sehwag, who has scored two Test triple tons, only Karun Nair has been able to repeat it as well for India.&nbsp;

Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid's 270 in the Rawalpindi Test against Pakistan in 2004 is the second highest score by an Indian batter in away Test. Thanks to Dravid's innings, India posted 600 in reply of Pak's first innings score of 224 and then bowled the hosts out 245 in second innings to win the match by an innings and 131 runs.&nbsp;

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill scored 269 in second Test against England in Edgbaston in 2025 - this is the third highest score by an Indian batter in away Tests. Gill's 269 is also the highest by an Indian skipper in away Test and highest by a player in outside Asia. Gill also became the first Indian skipper to score a Test double ton in England.&nbsp;

Virender Sehwag's 254 is the fourth highest and final 250-plus score by an Indian batter in away Tests. Sehwag scored this total on India tour of Pakistan in 2006 in Lahore.

Before Gill, only Virender Sehwag (twice) and Rahul Dravid had achieved the milestone. Both Sehwag and Dravid scored their 250-plus scores against Pakistan in Pakistan. Gill's 269 is also the third highest score by an Indian in away Tests behind Dravid's 270 and Sehwag's 309.

India Test skipper Shubman Gill became only the third Indian batter to score 250 or more runs in an away Test with his 269 against England. Gill reached the milestone on day 2 (Jul 3) of the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Before Gill, only Virender Sehwag (twice) and Rahul Dravid had achieved the milestone. Both Sehwag and Dravid scored their 250-plus scores against Pakistan in Pakistan. Gill's 269 is also the third highest score by an Indian in away Tests behind Dravid's 270 and Sehwag's 309, both scored on India tour of Pakistan in 2004.

Before Gill, only Virender Sehwag (twice) and Rahul Dravid had achieved the milestone. Both Sehwag and Dravid scored their 250-plus scores against Pakistan in Pakistan. Gill's 269 is also the third highest score by an Indian in away Tests behind Dravid's 270 and Sehwag's 309.

Shubman Gill joins Sehwag and Dravid in list of 250+ score by Indian batters in away Tests

England have won the first Test against India in Leeds by successfully chasing a target of 371 runs by losing only five wickets. This was England's second highest run chase in Test history and their second best against India. India struggled due to dropped catches and sudden batting collapses even after being in strong positions in both the innings. The second Test will take place in Birmingham and starts on July 2. Indian captain Shubman Gill will aim for a better result after losing his first match as skipper. Although Indian batters scored five centuries across both innings but still the team could not win.&nbsp;&nbsp;This upcoming Test is going to be very special for one of England best batsman, Joe Root.&nbsp;Joe Root is close to achieving something that no other Test batter has ever done against India. He already holds the record for most Test runs against them and now stands just 73 runs away from reaching 3000 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;If he scores those runs in the next match in Birmingham then he will surely become the first player in Test history to cross the 3000-run mark against India.&nbsp;Root has always enjoyed playing against India and the stats prove it, he has scored 2927 runs in 57 innings from 31 Tests with an impressive average of 58.54, including 10 centuries and 12 fifties.&nbsp;Root is not just close to only one record but several others records also. He is currently tied with Rahul Dravid for the most catches in Test cricket, both with 210. One more catch in 2nd Test against India and Root will lead that list.&nbsp;And if he scores three more half-centuries then he will move past Sachin Tendulkar’s 68 Test fifties. &nbsp;Also with just 292 more runs he could also rise to second place in the list of all time Test run scorers behind only Tendulkar.&nbsp;Currently, Root has 13087 Test runs and sits fifth on the all time Test run scorers list. At 34, he still has time to break more records.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The second Test between India and England will take place in Birmingham and starts on July 2 at 3:30 pm. Indian captain Shubman Gill will aim for a better result after losing his first match as skipper.

England have won the first Test against India in Leeds by successfully chasing a target of 371 runs by losing only five wickets. This was England's second highest run chase in Test history and their second best against India. India struggled due to dropped catches and sudden batting collapses even after being in strong positions in both the innings. The second Test will take place in Birmingham and starts on July 2. Indian captain Shubman Gill will aim for a better result after losing his first match as skipper. Although Indian batters scored five centuries across both innings but still the team could not win. This upcoming Test is going to be very special for one of England best batsman, Joe Root. Joe Root is close to achieving something that no other Test batter has ever done against India. He already holds the record for most Test runs against them and now stands just 73 runs away from reaching 3000 runs. If he scores those runs in the next match in Birmingham then he will surely become the first player in Test history to cross the 3000-run mark against India. Root has always enjoyed playing against India and the stats prove it, he has scored 2927 runs in 57 innings from 31 Tests with an impressive average of 58.54, including 10 centuries and 12 fifties. Root is not just close to only one record but several others records also. He is currently tied with Rahul Dravid for the most catches in Test cricket, both with 210. One more catch in 2nd Test against India and Root will lead that list. And if he scores three more half-centuries then he will move past Sachin Tendulkar’s 68 Test fifties. Also with just 292 more runs he could also rise to second place in the list of all time Test run scorers behind only Tendulkar. Currently, Root has 13087 Test runs and sits fifth on the all time Test run scorers list. At 34, he still has time to break more records.

The second Test between India and England will take place in Birmingham and starts on July 2 at 3:30 pm. Indian captain Shubman Gill will aim for a better result after losing his first match as skipper.

Joe Root on course to break record against India, can become first batter to achieve THIS milestone

In cricket some stories stand out and one such story is Rahul Dravid’s short but memorable time playing for Scotland in 2003. While many cricketers play for fame or money, only a few players like Dravid take part in matches to support a good cause or promote smaller teams. Known worldwide as 'The Wall' for his solid defence and calm approach, Dravid's decision to play for Scotland added an interesting twist to his successful career. It’s rare to see Indian players represent other countries because of their contracts. Apart from restrictions, Dravid still made a 12-match journey with the Scottish team and showed how cricket can bring people together beyond borders.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-s-t20i-skipper-suryakumar-yadav-undergoes-sports-hernia-surgery-check-details-inside-1750922803707">Suryakumar Yadav drops MAJOR life update, says ‘can’t wait to be back’</a>&nbsp;A group of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living in Scotland helped make this possible. They raised around £45,000 (INR 53 lakh in current value) through charity events to cover Dravid’s expenses during his time in the Scottish one-day league.&nbsp;At that time Dravid was in top form, averaging over 90 in Test matches and his involvement brought huge excitement to Scottish cricket even though the team did not perform well overall.&nbsp;How Dravid perform for Scotland?&nbsp;Dravid played 11 one-day games and one special match against Pakistan while representing Scotland. His start was not great as he scored only 25 runs in his first match against Hampshire and got out for a duck in the game against Pakistan.&nbsp;But he quickly found his rhythm in his third match, Dravid scored a brilliant 120 runs from just 97 balls against Somerset and then he went on to score two centuries and two fifties, ending the tournament with 600 runs at an impressive average of 66.66. Despite Scotland losing 11 out of their 12 matches, Dravid’s performance was outstanding. But his time in Scotland was about more than just runs. It was a valuable experience for both Dravid and his teammates.&nbsp;One of those teammates was a young Kyle Coetzer, who would later go on to lead Scotland in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Dravid's work ethic and attitude made a big impression on the team and many saw it as a rare chance to learn from a cricket legend.&nbsp;Even though the Scottish team struggled, Dravid’s efforts were appreciated and his presence drew large crowds with fans eager to see the Indian star play.&nbsp;This short chapter in his career highlighted how cricket can unite people from different countries. It showed that no matter which team a player represents the love for the game can cross all boundaries. &nbsp;

This short chapter in Dravid's career highlighted how cricket can unite people from different countries. It showed that no matter which team a player represents the love for the game can cross all boundaries/ border.

In cricket some stories stand out and one such story is Rahul Dravid’s short but memorable time playing for Scotland in 2003. While many cricketers play for fame or money, only a few players like Dravid take part in matches to support a good cause or promote smaller teams. Known worldwide as 'The Wall' for his solid defence and calm approach, Dravid's decision to play for Scotland added an interesting twist to his successful career. It’s rare to see Indian players represent other countries because of their contracts. Apart from restrictions, Dravid still made a 12-match journey with the Scottish team and showed how cricket can bring people together beyond borders. Also Read - Suryakumar Yadav drops MAJOR life update, says ‘can’t wait to be back’ A group of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living in Scotland helped make this possible. They raised around £45,000 (INR 53 lakh in current value) through charity events to cover Dravid’s expenses during his time in the Scottish one-day league. At that time Dravid was in top form, averaging over 90 in Test matches and his involvement brought huge excitement to Scottish cricket even though the team did not perform well overall. How Dravid perform for Scotland? Dravid played 11 one-day games and one special match against Pakistan while representing Scotland. His start was not great as he scored only 25 runs in his first match against Hampshire and got out for a duck in the game against Pakistan. But he quickly found his rhythm in his third match, Dravid scored a brilliant 120 runs from just 97 balls against Somerset and then he went on to score two centuries and two fifties, ending the tournament with 600 runs at an impressive average of 66.66. Despite Scotland losing 11 out of their 12 matches, Dravid’s performance was outstanding. But his time in Scotland was about more than just runs. It was a valuable experience for both Dravid and his teammates. One of those teammates was a young Kyle Coetzer, who would later go on to lead Scotland in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Dravid's work ethic and attitude made a big impression on the team and many saw it as a rare chance to learn from a cricket legend. Even though the Scottish team struggled, Dravid’s efforts were appreciated and his presence drew large crowds with fans eager to see the Indian star play. This short chapter in his career highlighted how cricket can unite people from different countries. It showed that no matter which team a player represents the love for the game can cross all boundaries.

This short chapter in Dravid's career highlighted how cricket can unite people from different countries. It showed that no matter which team a player represents the love for the game can cross all boundaries/ border.

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The ongoing first Test match between India and England in Headingley, Leeds has seen several records being broken. One of the biggest achievements is that for the first time ever India scored five centuries (four players) in the same Test match. Besides this, many other records have also been set. Rishabh Pant has become the top Asian wicketkeeper-batter in England, while Jasprit Bumrah is now the leading wicket-taker among Asian bowlers in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). On the England side, Joe Root matched a long-standing record set by former Indian legend Rahul Dravid, he equaled Dravid’s record for the most catches in Test cricket after taking a catch to dismiss Shardul Thakur off Josh Tongue’s bowling on day 4 (Jun 23) at Headingley.Also Read - <a href="Shah Rukh Khan picks two star Pakistani players for his Knight Riders team, check their names inside">Shah Rukh Khan picks two star Pakistani players for his Knight Riders team, check their names inside</a>Both Root and Dravid have taken 210 catches in Test matches, Root reached this mark in 154 Tests, while Dravid did so in over 160 Tests, achieving the milestone back in October 2012.&nbsp;Just behind them is Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene with 205 catches. Australia’s Steve Smith and South Africa’s Jacques Kallis have each taken 200 catches in their Test careers.&nbsp;Root’s catch of Shardul also helped him equal Alastair Cook’s record for the most catches in Test matches between India and England.&nbsp;Cook took 38 catches in 30 Tests against India, while Root now has 38 catches from 31 Tests in these matchups. Sunil Gavaskar is next on this list with 35 catches, followed by Dravid with 30, and Virat Kohli with 25 catches.&nbsp;In the World Test Championship (WTC), which has entered its 2025-27 cycle, Root has taken 102 catches in 65 Tests. Only Steve Smith has more catches in WTC history — with 104 catches in 102 innings.&nbsp;Most catches in Tests<ul><li>Joe Root (England) - 210</li><li>Rahul Dravid (India) - 210</li><li>Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) - 205</li><li>Steve Smith (Australia) - 200</li><li>Jacques Kallis (South Africa) - 200</li></ul>

In the World Test Championship (WTC), which has entered its 2025-27 cycle, Root has taken 102 catches in 65 Tests. Only Steve Smith has more catches in WTC history — with 104 catches in 102 innings.

The ongoing first Test match between India and England in Headingley, Leeds has seen several records being broken. One of the biggest achievements is that for the first time ever India scored five centuries (four players) in the same Test match. Besides this, many other records have also been set. Rishabh Pant has become the top Asian wicketkeeper-batter in England, while Jasprit Bumrah is now the leading wicket-taker among Asian bowlers in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). On the England side, Joe Root matched a long-standing record set by former Indian legend Rahul Dravid, he equaled Dravid’s record for the most catches in Test cricket after taking a catch to dismiss Shardul Thakur off Josh Tongue’s bowling on day 4 (Jun 23) at Headingley. Also Read - Shah Rukh Khan picks two star Pakistani players for his Knight Riders team, check their names inside Both Root and Dravid have taken 210 catches in Test matches, Root reached this mark in 154 Tests, while Dravid did so in over 160 Tests, achieving the milestone back in October 2012. Just behind them is Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene with 205 catches. Australia’s Steve Smith and South Africa’s Jacques Kallis have each taken 200 catches in their Test careers. Root’s catch of Shardul also helped him equal Alastair Cook’s record for the most catches in Test matches between India and England. Cook took 38 catches in 30 Tests against India, while Root now has 38 catches from 31 Tests in these matchups. Sunil Gavaskar is next on this list with 35 catches, followed by Dravid with 30, and Virat Kohli with 25 catches. In the World Test Championship (WTC), which has entered its 2025-27 cycle, Root has taken 102 catches in 65 Tests. Only Steve Smith has more catches in WTC history — with 104 catches in 102 innings. Most catches in Tests Joe Root (England) - 210 Rahul Dravid (India) - 210 Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) - 205 Steve Smith (Australia) - 200 Jacques Kallis (South Africa) - 200

In the World Test Championship (WTC), which has entered its 2025-27 cycle, Root has taken 102 catches in 65 Tests. Only Steve Smith has more catches in WTC history — with 104 catches in 102 innings.

Best fielder in Tests? Joe Root one catch shy of overtaking Rahul Dravid's long-standing record

Only three Indian skippers have managed to win a Test series in India including former coach Rahul Dravid in 2007 which was also the last time India won a Test series in England.

Only three Indian skippers have managed to win a Test series in India including former coach Rahul Dravid in 2007 which was also the last time India won a Test series in England.

IND vs ENG: Indian skippers to win or draw a Test series in England

Here is a look at the Indian captains with the most Test wins in England, featuring Virat Kohli, Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni.

Here's a look at the Indian captains with the most Test wins in England, featuring Virat Kohli, Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni.

From Kapil Dev to Virat Kohli, meet 5 Indian captains with most Test wins in England

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, here's a look at 5 batters with the most runs for India against England in Tests also including Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid. Cricket | Sports | Photos

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, 5 batters with the most runs for India against England in Tests

India head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gautam-gambhir">Gautam Gambhir</a> minced no words as he lambasted former India captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunil-gavaskar">Sunil Gavaskar</a> over the latter's comment on the Champions Trophy prize money. When Rohit Sharma and co-won the eight-team tournament by beating New Zealand in the final match, the BCCI declared a prize money of INR 58 crore. Gavaskar, therefore, in his Sportstar column, questioned whether Gambhir would emulate his predecessor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rahul-dravid">Rahul Dravid</a> in declining to take more than the rest of the support staff.
Following the success in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Dravid avoided accepting the extra INR 2.5 crore given to him by the Indian cricket board and decided to opt for an equal division of the bonus prize among his support staff, along with the rest of it.
"When I joined this job of being the head coach of 140 crore Indians, I was aware that when you get criticised on a daily basis on the team's performance, there will always be appreciation, there will always be criticism. And it will never occur that the graph goes up in the same manner," said Gambhir at an event organised by ABP.
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&ldquo;There will always be ups and downs, which I was very well aware of. And it hasn't changed. And I'm absolutely fine with it because my job is to make the country proud with all the players, and that is going to stay till the last day of my coaching career. It's just been 8 months. Just 8 months. And as I told you before, if the results don't come, I'm absolutely fine with criticism,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>'It is people's job to criticise me'</h2>
Without naming Gavaskar, Gambhir also made his views clear on what the former India captain had to state regarding the Champions Trophy and its prize money.
&ldquo;It's people's job to criticise me, and they should criticise. But there are some people who have been sitting in the commentary box for 20-25 years. They questioned everything I did. They think that Indian cricket is their property. Unfortunately, Indian cricket is not someone's property. It is the identity of 140 crore Indians and it will remain that way. They questioned my coaching, my records, my concussions and even my prize money,&rdquo; said Gambhir.
&ldquo;The prize money that I got in the Champions Trophy. I don't need to tell this country where I left the money and where I invested it. But this country should know that such people have been working in the country as NRIs for so many years. They earn money from the country and take it abroad. I don't do security checks or immigration at 11:55," he added.
Speaking further, he said, "&ldquo;Those who only have to spend 1 day, 180 days. I am an Indian, and I will remain an Indian till my last breath. I will not become an NRI to save tax. People who live in glass houses shouldn't be throwing stones at other people's homes.&rdquo;
The present head coach, whose next task is the five-match Test series against England, said that he is not responsible to what the commentators have to say and he doesn't pay attention to their views as his only concern is achieving successful results.
&ldquo;I want to be a coach. And I don't have any responsibility towards them. I want to be a coach for that 10 or 12-year-old kid who comes to watch the match in the sun and sits for 6 or 7 hours. If he can go back happily. If we can send him back happily, that is my responsibility,&rdquo; said Gambhir.
&ldquo;Who says what in the commentary box, who says what on YouTube, who says what on the broadcaster, what the media says, that is not my job. My job is not to prove them wrong, or prove them right,&rdquo; he signed off.

Sports, Cricket: Gambhir, whose next assignment is the five-match Test series against England, said that he is not answerable to what the commentators think

India head coach Gautam Gambhir minced no words as he lambasted former India captain Sunil Gavaskar over the latter's comment on the Champions Trophy prize money. When Rohit Sharma and co-won the eight-team tournament by beating New Zealand in the final match, the BCCI declared a prize money of INR 58 crore. Gavaskar, therefore, in his Sportstar column, questioned whether Gambhir would emulate his predecessor Rahul Dravid in declining to take more than the rest of the support staff. Following the success in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Dravid avoided accepting the extra INR 2.5 crore given to him by the Indian cricket board and decided to opt for an equal division of the bonus prize among his support staff, along with the rest of it. "When I joined this job of being the head coach of 140 crore Indians, I was aware that when you get criticised on a daily basis on the team's performance, there will always be appreciation, there will always be criticism. And it will never occur that the graph goes up in the same manner," said Gambhir at an event organised by ABP. Also Read: 'Nothing comes close to losing...': Gambhir calls for no cricket against Pakistan in ICC tournaments “There will always be ups and downs, which I was very well aware of. And it hasn't changed. And I'm absolutely fine with it because my job is to make the country proud with all the players, and that is going to stay till the last day of my coaching career. It's just been 8 months. Just 8 months. And as I told you before, if the results don't come, I'm absolutely fine with criticism,” he added. 'It is people's job to criticise me' Without naming Gavaskar, Gambhir also made his views clear on what the former India captain had to state regarding the Champions Trophy and its prize money. “It's people's job to criticise me, and they should criticise. But there are some people who have been sitting in the commentary box for 20-25 years. They questioned everything I did. They think that Indian cricket is their property. Unfortunately, Indian cricket is not someone's property. It is the identity of 140 crore Indians and it will remain that way. They questioned my coaching, my records, my concussions and even my prize money,” said Gambhir. “The prize money that I got in the Champions Trophy. I don't need to tell this country where I left the money and where I invested it. But this country should know that such people have been working in the country as NRIs for so many years. They earn money from the country and take it abroad. I don't do security checks or immigration at 11:55," he added. Speaking further, he said, "“Those who only have to spend 1 day, 180 days. I am an Indian, and I will remain an Indian till my last breath. I will not become an NRI to save tax. People who live in glass houses shouldn't be throwing stones at other people's homes.” The present head coach, whose next task is the five-match Test series against England, said that he is not responsible to what the commentators have to say and he doesn't pay attention to their views as his only concern is achieving successful results. “I want to be a coach. And I don't have any responsibility towards them. I want to be a coach for that 10 or 12-year-old kid who comes to watch the match in the sun and sits for 6 or 7 hours. If he can go back happily. If we can send him back happily, that is my responsibility,” said Gambhir. “Who says what in the commentary box, who says what on YouTube, who says what on the broadcaster, what the media says, that is not my job. My job is not to prove them wrong, or prove them right,” he signed off.

'Cricket is not anyone's private property': Gambhir takes a dig at Indian commentators

Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rahul-dravid">Rahul Dravid</a> does not wish to put too much focus on 14-year-old <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/vaibhav-suryavanshi">Vaibhav Suryavanshi</a> after his record hundred in IPL but at the same time, he is aware that it is something he cannot do anything about as well.
&ldquo;I think it won&rsquo;t be possible to completely sort of avoid him from the experience that is around him. I can&rsquo;t control what people are talking about him. I have come to this interaction and all I have heard is questions about Vaibhav,&rdquo; said Dravid when asked about protecting the youngster from the hysteria around him,&rdquo; during Star Sports Press Room with Rajasthan Royals' head coach. &ldquo;It is going to be challenging for him but it is exciting at the same time. I would love to say that we should not shower him with that much attention. Maybe I am being naive as that it is not going to happen. Recognising that it happens and putting a certain level of support around that and navigate that attention and allow him space to be a youngster. It is part of being a cricketer in this country, it is impossible to distance yourself from and (you tend to get) sucked into it,&rdquo; Dravid added.
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Ahead of their match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday (May 1), Rahul Dravid talked about the steps taken by the franchise prior to the season in order to make the young kid feel at home and how the support staff has been with the left-hand batter throughout.
"He has been very welcomed in this environment. One of the things we've tried to do is to just make him feel like he's integrated well into this environment. So, even after the auction, we had quite a few, three or four camps, short-duration camps nearly every month leading into this tournament. Vaibhav was there in every one of those camps, getting to know the players, getting to know the support staff, getting to know the coaches," said Dravid.
"By the time he came to the IPL, we wanted him to go and have met nearly each and every one of the players. Of course, not the four foreign players because he was meeting them for the first time. But certainly, all the Indian players he had met, he had known, he had met all the coaches, he had met all the admin support staff, everyone."
"So, I think around the system, we were very clear that we wanted him to feel comfortable by the time he came here. I'm sure he's having conversations and he's learning from each and every one of those guys, whether it's Jaiswal or whether it's Parag or whether it's Jurel or Sanju. He's a shy boy and obviously, he'll take some time to open up. But I think he's very comfortable here. At no stage, he feels like he's intimidated or he's holding back. So, I think there's been a bit of an effort gone into trying to ensure that we make him feel comfortable around the group," added the Royals' head coach.
Rahul Dravid, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rajasthan-royals">Rajasthan Royals</a> head coach now, observed that the responsibility of handling young Suryavanshi, the now youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, entails both thrilling and daunting elements for Indian cricket, something which he acknowledged has taken topmost space in his mind.
<h2>'I think it is going to be challenging'</h2>
&ldquo;What can we do for Vaibhav? I think it's going to be challenging. Right just from this very interview I've come, every single question I've been asked has been about Vaibhav, right? So, I mean, it's exactly the thoughts that it's going on in the top of my head that this is going to be challenging for him and for the kid.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I mean, it's going to be challenging. But it's also exciting. I think it's going to be exciting as well as it's going to be challenging. I think, again, I would love to say that, maybe we should not shower him with that much attention and that much focus. But maybe I'm being naive and maybe I'm not being realistic because maybe that is going to happen.&rdquo;
&ldquo;So like I said earlier, maybe it's just a question of putting a bit of a support system around him and trying to help him navigate that as best as he possibly can, because as I can see here, all I've heard is questions only about Vaibhav, right?&rdquo; said Dravid.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has stunned with his hitting abilities against pace. Notably, he hit his first ball of the IPL over the fence for a six off Shardul Thakur, a season campaigner. Dravid described why Vaibhav stands out. He said, "What gives Vaibhav his power is his hand speed, his very high backlift, and how quickly he adjusts to length. You notice with Vaibhav that he picks up anything fractionally short or anything he can pull. He naturally has the power to play those shots. We felt that with a little bit of work, he could do really well in this tournament," Dravid signed off.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach Rahul Dravid does not wish to put too much focus on 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi after his record hundred in IPL but at the same time, he is aware that it is something he cannot do anything about as well. “I think it won’t be possible to completely sort of avoid him from the experience that is around him. I can’t control what people are talking about him. I have come to this interaction and all I have heard is questions about Vaibhav,” said Dravid when asked about protecting the youngster from the hysteria around him,” during Star Sports Press Room with Rajasthan Royals' head coach. “It is going to be challenging for him but it is exciting at the same time. I would love to say that we should not shower him with that much attention. Maybe I am being naive as that it is not going to happen. Recognising that it happens and putting a certain level of support around that and navigate that attention and allow him space to be a youngster. It is part of being a cricketer in this country, it is impossible to distance yourself from and (you tend to get) sucked into it,” Dravid added. Also Read: Pahalgam terror attack | 'You've obviously gone crazy but world knows what Pakistan is': Indian boxer Bidhuri gives fiery reply to Afridi Ahead of their match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday (May 1), Rahul Dravid talked about the steps taken by the franchise prior to the season in order to make the young kid feel at home and how the support staff has been with the left-hand batter throughout. "He has been very welcomed in this environment. One of the things we've tried to do is to just make him feel like he's integrated well into this environment. So, even after the auction, we had quite a few, three or four camps, short-duration camps nearly every month leading into this tournament. Vaibhav was there in every one of those camps, getting to know the players, getting to know the support staff, getting to know the coaches," said Dravid. "By the time he came to the IPL, we wanted him to go and have met nearly each and every one of the players. Of course, not the four foreign players because he was meeting them for the first time. But certainly, all the Indian players he had met, he had known, he had met all the coaches, he had met all the admin support staff, everyone." "So, I think around the system, we were very clear that we wanted him to feel comfortable by the time he came here. I'm sure he's having conversations and he's learning from each and every one of those guys, whether it's Jaiswal or whether it's Parag or whether it's Jurel or Sanju. He's a shy boy and obviously, he'll take some time to open up. But I think he's very comfortable here. At no stage, he feels like he's intimidated or he's holding back. So, I think there's been a bit of an effort gone into trying to ensure that we make him feel comfortable around the group," added the Royals' head coach. Rahul Dravid, Rajasthan Royals head coach now, observed that the responsibility of handling young Suryavanshi, the now youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, entails both thrilling and daunting elements for Indian cricket, something which he acknowledged has taken topmost space in his mind. 'I think it is going to be challenging' “What can we do for Vaibhav? I think it's going to be challenging. Right just from this very interview I've come, every single question I've been asked has been about Vaibhav, right? So, I mean, it's exactly the thoughts that it's going on in the top of my head that this is going to be challenging for him and for the kid.” “I mean, it's going to be challenging. But it's also exciting. I think it's going to be exciting as well as it's going to be challenging. I think, again, I would love to say that, maybe we should not shower him with that much attention and that much focus. But maybe I'm being naive and maybe I'm not being realistic because maybe that is going to happen.” “So like I said earlier, maybe it's just a question of putting a bit of a support system around him and trying to help him navigate that as best as he possibly can, because as I can see here, all I've heard is questions only about Vaibhav, right?” said Dravid. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has stunned with his hitting abilities against pace. Notably, he hit his first ball of the IPL over the fence for a six off Shardul Thakur, a season campaigner. Dravid described why Vaibhav stands out. He said, "What gives Vaibhav his power is his hand speed, his very high backlift, and how quickly he adjusts to length. You notice with Vaibhav that he picks up anything fractionally short or anything he can pull. He naturally has the power to play those shots. We felt that with a little bit of work, he could do really well in this tournament," Dravid signed off.

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On April 19 (Saturday), at 14 year and 23 days, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/vaibhav-suryavanshi">Vaibhav Suryavanshi</a> became the youngest ever debutant in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) when he walked out to bat for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants.
He hit a six off the first ball he faced, becoming one of only ten cricketers to ever achieve this feat. The left-handed batter began his IPL season by effortlessly clearing the ropes off Shardul Thakur&rsquo;s delivery and hitting a spectacular six.
And just days after his dream debut, on Monday (April 28), Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed the second-fastest century in the IPL history off just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans and also the fastest fifty this seasoin. He achieved this milestone in just 17 balls.
Suryavanshi scripted history as he became the youngest-ever cricketer to hit a hundred in T20 cricket. At 14 years and 32 days, he broke the previous record held by Vijay Zol, who was 18 years and 118 days when he hit a ton in 2013.
<h2>How players reacted:</h2>
Following his knock, the cricketing world lauded the youngster for his phenomenal innings. India cricketing legend <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sachin-tendulkar">Sachin Tendulkar</a> wrote on X, "Vaibhav&rsquo;s fearless approach, bat speed, picking the length early, and transferring the energy behind the ball was the recipe behind a fabulous innings. End result: 101 runs off 38 balls. Well played!!".
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What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid! Vaibhav Suryavanshi &mdash; remember the name! Playing with a fearless attitude 🔥 Proud to see the next generation shine! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VaibhavSuryavanshi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VaibhavSuryavanshi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvsRR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvsRR</a>
&mdash; Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12/status/1916904028983988449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Meanwhile, Yuvraj Singh highlighted his ability to take down some of the best bowlers in the world during his knock. "What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid! Vaibhav Suryavanshi &mdash; remember the name! Playing with a fearless attitude. Proud to see the next generation shine!" Yuvraj wrote on X.
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Many congratulations to young <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VaibhavSuryavanshi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VaibhavSuryavanshi</a> for breaking my record of the fastest <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IPL</a> hundred by an Indian! Even more special to see it happen while playing for <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajasthanroyals</a> , just like I did. There&rsquo;s truly something magical about this franchise for youngsters. Long&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/kVa2Owo2cc">pic.twitter.com/kVa2Owo2cc</a>
&mdash; Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamyusufpathan/status/1916905414463263114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Meanwhile, Yusuf Pathan, whose record for the fastest IPL century, Suryavanshi broke, also reacted to the youngster's achievement. "Many congratulations to young #VaibhavSuryavanshi for breaking my record of the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian! Even more special to see it happen while playing for Rajasthan Royals, just like I did. There&rsquo;s truly something magical about this franchise for youngsters. Long way to go, champ!" he wrote.
The moment he&nbsp;hit&nbsp;his century was&nbsp;simply magical&mdash; it wasn't&nbsp;only&nbsp;the fans and his teammates in the dugout&nbsp;rejoicing;&nbsp;even Rajasthan Royals head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rahul-dravid">Rahul Dravid</a>&nbsp;stood&nbsp;up&nbsp;from his wheelchair to&nbsp;cheer for the youngster.
<h2>Watch video of Rahul cheering for Vaibhav:</h2>
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Rahul Dravid's Cold Celebration When Vaibhav suryvanshi Reached His 100🥶💯 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/vaibhavsuryavanshi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#vaibhavsuryavanshi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvsRR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvsRR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RahulDravid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RahulDravid</a><a href="https://t.co/yn8lNuJvKx">pic.twitter.com/yn8lNuJvKx</a>
&mdash; Pan India Review (@PanIndiaReview) <a href="https://twitter.com/PanIndiaReview/status/1916902313026822454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Speaking during the post-match presentation, Suryavanshi said, "It feels really good. It was my first century in the IPL in my third innings. What I've been practicing for the last three-four months, the result is showing. I don't see the ground so much, just focus on the ball. There is no fear. I do not think much about the bowlers, I just focus on playing."
Born on March 27, 2011, in Bihar, Vaibhav is the youngest player to be part of this year&rsquo;s IPL. He made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024, at just 12 years and 284 days old.
During his debut, Vaibhav scored 71 off 42 balls against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, becoming the youngest Indian to score a List-A fifty.
On the international stage, Vaibhav set the record for the fastest youth Test century by an Indian, scoring a blazing 58-ball ton against Australia in Chennai. He also played a pivotal role in India&rsquo;s run to the ACC U19 Asia Cup final, contributing two crucial half-centuries.
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India News, Sports: Suryavanshi scripted history as he became the youngest-ever cricketer to hit a hundred in T20 cricket at 14 years and 32 days

On April 19 (Saturday), at 14 year and 23 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest ever debutant in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he walked out to bat for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants. He hit a six off the first ball he faced, becoming one of only ten cricketers to ever achieve this feat. The left-handed batter began his IPL season by effortlessly clearing the ropes off Shardul Thakur’s delivery and hitting a spectacular six. And just days after his dream debut, on Monday (April 28), Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed the second-fastest century in the IPL history off just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans and also the fastest fifty this seasoin. He achieved this milestone in just 17 balls. Suryavanshi scripted history as he became the youngest-ever cricketer to hit a hundred in T20 cricket. At 14 years and 32 days, he broke the previous record held by Vijay Zol, who was 18 years and 118 days when he hit a ton in 2013. How players reacted: Following his knock, the cricketing world lauded the youngster for his phenomenal innings. India cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar wrote on X, "Vaibhav’s fearless approach, bat speed, picking the length early, and transferring the energy behind the ball was the recipe behind a fabulous innings. End result: 101 runs off 38 balls. Well played!!". What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid! Vaibhav Suryavanshi — remember the name! Playing with a fearless attitude 🔥 Proud to see the next generation shine! #VaibhavSuryavanshi #GTvsRR — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 28, 2025 Meanwhile, Yuvraj Singh highlighted his ability to take down some of the best bowlers in the world during his knock. "What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid! Vaibhav Suryavanshi — remember the name! Playing with a fearless attitude. Proud to see the next generation shine!" Yuvraj wrote on X. Many congratulations to young #VaibhavSuryavanshi for breaking my record of the fastest @IPL hundred by an Indian! Even more special to see it happen while playing for @rajasthanroyals , just like I did. There’s truly something magical about this franchise for youngsters. Long… pic.twitter.com/kVa2Owo2cc — Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) April 28, 2025 Meanwhile, Yusuf Pathan, whose record for the fastest IPL century, Suryavanshi broke, also reacted to the youngster's achievement. "Many congratulations to young #VaibhavSuryavanshi for breaking my record of the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian! Even more special to see it happen while playing for Rajasthan Royals, just like I did. There’s truly something magical about this franchise for youngsters. Long way to go, champ!" he wrote. The moment he hit his century was simply magical— it wasn't only the fans and his teammates in the dugout rejoicing; even Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid stood up from his wheelchair to cheer for the youngster. Watch video of Rahul cheering for Vaibhav: Rahul Dravid's Cold Celebration When Vaibhav suryvanshi Reached His 100🥶💯 #vaibhavsuryavanshi #GTvsRR #RahulDravidpic.twitter.com/yn8lNuJvKx — Pan India Review (@PanIndiaReview) April 28, 2025 Speaking during the post-match presentation, Suryavanshi said, "It feels really good. It was my first century in the IPL in my third innings. What I've been practicing for the last three-four months, the result is showing. I don't see the ground so much, just focus on the ball. There is no fear. I do not think much about the bowlers, I just focus on playing." Born on March 27, 2011, in Bihar, Vaibhav is the youngest player to be part of this year’s IPL. He made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024, at just 12 years and 284 days old. During his debut, Vaibhav scored 71 off 42 balls against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, becoming the youngest Indian to score a List-A fifty. On the international stage, Vaibhav set the record for the fastest youth Test century by an Indian, scoring a blazing 58-ball ton against Australia in Chennai. He also played a pivotal role in India’s run to the ACC U19 Asia Cup final, contributing two crucial half-centuries.

What were you doing when you were 14?! Unthinkable. Speechless: Suryavanshi storm leaves cricket fraternity in awe

After a video clip surfaced showing Rajasthan Royals skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sanju-samson">Sanju Samson</a> not joining the team huddle where team's head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rahul-dravid">Rahul Dravid</a> was seen in discussion with the players and the support staff, rumours of a falling-out between Sanju Samson and Rahul Dravid started flying.
However, head coach Rahul Dravid, ahead of the match against Lucknow Super Giants during a press conference cleared the air by saying that all the reports are 'baseless' and he stressed that the team remain united in their pursuit to seal place in playoffs.
&ldquo;I don't know where these reports are coming from. Sanju and I are on the same page,&rdquo; Dravid said.
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&ldquo;He's a very integral part of our team. He's involved in each and every decision and discussion. Sometimes, when you lose games and things don't go right, you face criticism and we can take it on our performances, but we can't do anything about this baseless stuff. The spirit of the team is really good, I'm impressed with how hard these guys work. One of the things people don't understand is how hurt the players feel when they don't perform,&rdquo; the Dravid explained.
<h2>Sanju's availability remains doubtful</h2>
In their last match against Delhi Capitals, which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rajasthan-royals">Rajasthan Royals</a> lost in Super Over, Sanju was retired hurt after he made 31 off 19 balls, as he reportedly suffered a side strain. His availability against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday (April 19) remains doubtful.
The RR skipper appeared to be in discomfort after attempting a cut shot off Vipraj Nigam, prompting the physio to examine the left side of his ribcage. Although he faced the next delivery, Samson soon walked off the field.
"Sanju experienced a bit of pain in the abdominal area. So we have gone for scans. He has done some scans today so we are waiting the results of those scans. And then once we get a bit more clarity around the scans and the severity of (the injury) we'll take a decision going forward and we'll see what happens," head coach Rahul Dravid said in the pre-match press conference on Friday.

Cricket, Sports: Ahead of their match against LSG, Dravid called all the reports 'baseless' and maintained that the team remain united in their pursuit of the playoffs

After a video clip surfaced showing Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson not joining the team huddle where team's head coach Rahul Dravid was seen in discussion with the players and the support staff, rumours of a falling-out between Sanju Samson and Rahul Dravid started flying. However, head coach Rahul Dravid, ahead of the match against Lucknow Super Giants during a press conference cleared the air by saying that all the reports are 'baseless' and he stressed that the team remain united in their pursuit to seal place in playoffs. “I don't know where these reports are coming from. Sanju and I are on the same page,” Dravid said. Also Read: THIS Argentine WC winner is named as Laureus Ambassador ahead of 25th anniversary of Laureus World Sports Awards “He's a very integral part of our team. He's involved in each and every decision and discussion. Sometimes, when you lose games and things don't go right, you face criticism and we can take it on our performances, but we can't do anything about this baseless stuff. The spirit of the team is really good, I'm impressed with how hard these guys work. One of the things people don't understand is how hurt the players feel when they don't perform,” the Dravid explained. Sanju's availability remains doubtful In their last match against Delhi Capitals, which Rajasthan Royals lost in Super Over, Sanju was retired hurt after he made 31 off 19 balls, as he reportedly suffered a side strain. His availability against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday (April 19) remains doubtful. The RR skipper appeared to be in discomfort after attempting a cut shot off Vipraj Nigam, prompting the physio to examine the left side of his ribcage. Although he faced the next delivery, Samson soon walked off the field. "Sanju experienced a bit of pain in the abdominal area. So we have gone for scans. He has done some scans today so we are waiting the results of those scans. And then once we get a bit more clarity around the scans and the severity of (the injury) we'll take a decision going forward and we'll see what happens," head coach Rahul Dravid said in the pre-match press conference on Friday.

IPL 2025: RR coach Rahul Dravid breaks silence on Sanju Samson 'fall out' rumours, says 'Sanju and I are…'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rajasthan-royal" rel="dofollow">Rajasthan Royals (RR)</a> captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sanju-samson" rel="dofollow">Sanju Samson</a> remains a doubtful starter for the side&rsquo;s next IPL 2025 home game against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lucknow-super-giants" rel="dofollow">Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</a> on Saturday (Apr 19), head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed a day before the tie in Jaipur. Dravid added that the team is awaiting scan results on an injury to his side he suffered in the previous away clash against Delhi Capitals, which RR lost in the Super Over.
"Sanju experienced a bit of pain in the abdominal area. So, we have gone for scans. He has done some scans today, so we are waiting for the results of those scans. And then once we get a bit more clarity around the scans and the severity of [the injury], we'll take a decision going forward, and we'll see what happens,&rdquo; RR head coach Rahul Dravid said on Friday.
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While chasing against DC, Sanju retired hurt midway through his innings on 31 off 19 balls. The RR opener appeared uncomfortable with a suspected side issue he suffered after attempting to cut DC spinner Vipraj Nigam, after which the RR physio checked on him. Though he faced the next ball, Samson retired soon after, leaving RR a batter short in the chase.
"It feels alright," Samson informed the broadcasters after the match. "I was just not ready to come back and bat here. We'll observe it tomorrow and see how it is."
Meanwhile, RR began IPL 2025 nursing a thumb injury he suffered against England during the bilateral series, playing the side&rsquo;s first three matches purely as a batter. In his absence, RR&rsquo;s India batter Riyan Parag captained the team, and should Samson remain unavailable for selection due to his latest injury, Parag would lead the team.
Sanju played as a batter, coming in as an Impact Sub in all matches, while Dhruv Jurel kept wickets in his absence.
<h2>RR under Parag</h2>
Under Parag&rsquo;s captaincy, Rajasthan lost their tournament opener to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the next game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but returned to winning ways with a close victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at their second home venue, Guwahati.
They then beat the Punjab Kings but lost the next three matches; currently, they sit at the eighth spot on the points table with two wins in seven contested matches.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sanju Samson appeared uncomfortable with a suspected side issue he suffered after attempting to cut DC spinner Vipraj Nigam in the previous game. Sports, Cricket

Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson remains a doubtful starter for the side’s next IPL 2025 home game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday (Apr 19), head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed a day before the tie in Jaipur. Dravid added that the team is awaiting scan results on an injury to his side he suffered in the previous away clash against Delhi Capitals, which RR lost in the Super Over. "Sanju experienced a bit of pain in the abdominal area. So, we have gone for scans. He has done some scans today, so we are waiting for the results of those scans. And then once we get a bit more clarity around the scans and the severity of [the injury], we'll take a decision going forward, and we'll see what happens,” RR head coach Rahul Dravid said on Friday. Also read | Dewald Brevis joins CSK as injury replacement for remainder of IPL 2025 While chasing against DC, Sanju retired hurt midway through his innings on 31 off 19 balls. The RR opener appeared uncomfortable with a suspected side issue he suffered after attempting to cut DC spinner Vipraj Nigam, after which the RR physio checked on him. Though he faced the next ball, Samson retired soon after, leaving RR a batter short in the chase. "It feels alright," Samson informed the broadcasters after the match. "I was just not ready to come back and bat here. We'll observe it tomorrow and see how it is." Meanwhile, RR began IPL 2025 nursing a thumb injury he suffered against England during the bilateral series, playing the side’s first three matches purely as a batter. In his absence, RR’s India batter Riyan Parag captained the team, and should Samson remain unavailable for selection due to his latest injury, Parag would lead the team. Sanju played as a batter, coming in as an Impact Sub in all matches, while Dhruv Jurel kept wickets in his absence. RR under Parag Under Parag’s captaincy, Rajasthan lost their tournament opener to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the next game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but returned to winning ways with a close victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at their second home venue, Guwahati. They then beat the Punjab Kings but lost the next three matches; currently, they sit at the eighth spot on the points table with two wins in seven contested matches. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Sanju Samson doubtful for RR's home game against Lucknow Super Giants: Dravid

India's rising Test opener and Rajasthan Royals star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yashasvi-jaiswal" rel="dofollow">Yashasvi Jaiswal</a> has credited former India head coach and current Royals mentor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rahul-dravid">Rahul Dravid</a> as a pivotal influence on his career, calling him 'an incredible human being' and a rare presence in today&rsquo;s world.
Jaiswal opened up about the impact Dravid has had on him since their early days together during the India U-19 setup.&nbsp;"He is an incredible human being. Having someone like Rahul Dravid Sir in this era is a privilege," said the stylish left-hander, who has quickly grown into a key figure in India&rsquo;s red-ball setup to Jio Hotstar.
Jaiswal praised Dravid not just for his cricketing intellect but for the way he carries himself as a leader and mentor.&nbsp;"He is supportive, caring, and always looking out for everyone. He instills confidence in players, reassures them they&rsquo;re on the right path, and offers guidance that's essential for growth&mdash;both individually and as a team."
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For Jaiswal, every interaction with Dravid is a lesson&mdash;not just in cricket, but in life.&nbsp;"Watching him up close is a learning experience. His grace, composure, and humility are qualities that truly inspire. There&rsquo;s so much more to learn from how he conducts himself off the field."
<h2>A new chapter for Jaiswal</h2>
On the domestic front, Jaiswal has decided to shift from Mumbai to Goa as a professional player and is expected to lead the side in the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy">Ranji Trophy</a>, schedule permitting. While no official reason has been given, sources suggest there may have been differences with senior members of the Mumbai dressing room.
Regardless, Jaiswal is focused on his own growth and development.&nbsp;"I have a lot of belief in myself&mdash;my skills, my thinking, and my abilities. It&rsquo;s my responsibility to shape my career, and I know how much effort that requires."
He emphasised the importance of consistent hard work and discipline.&nbsp;"Cricket demands sacrifice, but people only notice that once you start performing. I know that to succeed, I need to keep working hard&mdash;whether it&rsquo;s in practice, training, diet, or mindset."
"Success doesn&rsquo;t come overnight. It takes time, but if you stay consistent and keep doing the right things, the results will follow," he signed off.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports:  Rajasthan Royals star Jaiswal opened up about the impact Dravid has had on him since their early days together during the India U-19 setup

India's rising Test opener and Rajasthan Royals star Yashasvi Jaiswal has credited former India head coach and current Royals mentor Rahul Dravid as a pivotal influence on his career, calling him 'an incredible human being' and a rare presence in today’s world. Jaiswal opened up about the impact Dravid has had on him since their early days together during the India U-19 setup. "He is an incredible human being. Having someone like Rahul Dravid Sir in this era is a privilege," said the stylish left-hander, who has quickly grown into a key figure in India’s red-ball setup to Jio Hotstar. Jaiswal praised Dravid not just for his cricketing intellect but for the way he carries himself as a leader and mentor. "He is supportive, caring, and always looking out for everyone. He instills confidence in players, reassures them they’re on the right path, and offers guidance that's essential for growth—both individually and as a team." Also Read: The silent maestro: Kevin De Bruyne’s Etihad symphony comes to a close For Jaiswal, every interaction with Dravid is a lesson—not just in cricket, but in life. "Watching him up close is a learning experience. His grace, composure, and humility are qualities that truly inspire. There’s so much more to learn from how he conducts himself off the field." A new chapter for Jaiswal On the domestic front, Jaiswal has decided to shift from Mumbai to Goa as a professional player and is expected to lead the side in the upcoming Ranji Trophy, schedule permitting. While no official reason has been given, sources suggest there may have been differences with senior members of the Mumbai dressing room. Regardless, Jaiswal is focused on his own growth and development. "I have a lot of belief in myself—my skills, my thinking, and my abilities. It’s my responsibility to shape my career, and I know how much effort that requires." He emphasised the importance of consistent hard work and discipline. "Cricket demands sacrifice, but people only notice that once you start performing. I know that to succeed, I need to keep working hard—whether it’s in practice, training, diet, or mindset." "Success doesn’t come overnight. It takes time, but if you stay consistent and keep doing the right things, the results will follow," he signed off. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'Having someone like Dravid sir is a privilege in this era', says RR's Yashasvi Jaiswal

In a beautiful display of sportsmanship, former CSK captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mahendra-singh-dhoni">MS Dhoni</a> shared a heartwarming moment with Rajasthan Royals coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rahul-dravid">Rahul Dravid</a> after Chennai Super Kings&rsquo; match in the ongoing IPL 2025.
Despite CSK suffering a second consecutive defeat in the tournament, Dhoni&rsquo;s focus remained beyond just the game. In a viral video circulating on social media, the former CSK captain can be seen approaching Dravid after the match, engaging in a warm conversation with the legendary cricketer. According to reports, Dravid had sustained a minor injury, and Dhoni took the time to check on his well-being, a gesture that resonated deeply with fans.
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What made the moment even more special was Dhoni&rsquo;s insistence that CSK&rsquo;s young players take the opportunity to greet Dravid. Known for nurturing young talent and instilling the right values in his teammates, Dhoni encouraged the next generation of cricketers to show respect and acknowledge the greatness of the former Indian captain.
<h2>Watch the viral video here:</h2>
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People who know me know how big a fan I am of Dravid &amp; Dhoni. Watching them together on the field was a dream come true ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/QCXsPwwjUR">pic.twitter.com/QCXsPwwjUR</a>
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The emotional exchange between the two icons quickly went viral, with fans and cricketing experts hailing Dhoni&rsquo;s humility and respect for the game. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions, with many calling it a 'golden moment' in IPL history. 'Legends respecting legends &ndash; this is what cricket is all about', wrote one fan, while another commented, 'This is why Dhoni is loved across generations!'
Coming to the match, CSK opted to bowl first after winning the toss. After Jaiswal was dismissed early, Nitish Rana and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sanju-samson">Sanju Samson</a> stitched a 82-run partnership. Later on, skipper Riyan Parag (37 in 28 balls) held one end steady, but he kept running out of partners. In the end, RR was restricted to 182/9 in their 20 overs.
During the run-chase, CSK lost <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rachin-ravindra">Rachin Ravindra</a> early for a duck. Following that came a 46-run partnership between Rahul Tripathi and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad put up a strong fight (63 in 44 balls) but his wicket changed the game for CSK, leaving them out at 129/5 in 15.5 overs. MS Dhoni (16 in 10 balls), Ravindra Jadeja (32* in 22 balls) and Jamie Overton (11* in 4 balls) tried their best, but CSK fell six runs short at 176/6 in their 20 overs.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: In a video circulating on social media,  ex-CSK captain can be seen meeting Dravid after the match, also encouraging other young players to meet him

In a beautiful display of sportsmanship, former CSK captain MS Dhoni shared a heartwarming moment with Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid after Chennai Super Kings’ match in the ongoing IPL 2025. Despite CSK suffering a second consecutive defeat in the tournament, Dhoni’s focus remained beyond just the game. In a viral video circulating on social media, the former CSK captain can be seen approaching Dravid after the match, engaging in a warm conversation with the legendary cricketer. According to reports, Dravid had sustained a minor injury, and Dhoni took the time to check on his well-being, a gesture that resonated deeply with fans. Also Read: How much did Miami Open 2025 winners earn? Full breakdown inside What made the moment even more special was Dhoni’s insistence that CSK’s young players take the opportunity to greet Dravid. Known for nurturing young talent and instilling the right values in his teammates, Dhoni encouraged the next generation of cricketers to show respect and acknowledge the greatness of the former Indian captain. Watch the viral video here: People who know me know how big a fan I am of Dravid & Dhoni. Watching them together on the field was a dream come true ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QCXsPwwjUR — .... (@Mrsolivegreen) March 31, 2025 The emotional exchange between the two icons quickly went viral, with fans and cricketing experts hailing Dhoni’s humility and respect for the game. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions, with many calling it a 'golden moment' in IPL history. 'Legends respecting legends – this is what cricket is all about', wrote one fan, while another commented, 'This is why Dhoni is loved across generations!' Coming to the match, CSK opted to bowl first after winning the toss. After Jaiswal was dismissed early, Nitish Rana and Sanju Samson stitched a 82-run partnership. Later on, skipper Riyan Parag (37 in 28 balls) held one end steady, but he kept running out of partners. In the end, RR was restricted to 182/9 in their 20 overs. During the run-chase, CSK lost Rachin Ravindra early for a duck. Following that came a 46-run partnership between Rahul Tripathi and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad put up a strong fight (63 in 44 balls) but his wicket changed the game for CSK, leaving them out at 129/5 in 15.5 overs. MS Dhoni (16 in 10 balls), Ravindra Jadeja (32* in 22 balls) and Jamie Overton (11* in 4 balls) tried their best, but CSK fell six runs short at 176/6 in their 20 overs. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni’s heartwarming gesture towards Rahul Dravid after match wins the internet-WATCH

Former India coach Rahul Dravid, who took on the job in the same capacity with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals, recently joined the pre-season camp in crutches. Dravid had injured his leg in a local cricket match in Bengaluru while playing alongside his younger son Anvay.
In a post shared by the Royals on social media, Dravid was seen on a golf-kart with his leg secured in a medical boot. The former cricketer then used crutches to move to the training area where he chatted with players including Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Have a look at the video below:
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Dravid returned to Royals after serving the Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI) in various capacities including National Cricket Academy (NCA) head, U-19 coach and senior team coach.
He called time with India board after coaching the team to their first ICC title in 11 years with a victory in T20 World Cup 2024.
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Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who picked up an injury while playing Cricket in Bangalore, is recovering well and will join us today in Jaipur 💗 <a href="https://t.co/TW37tV5Isj">pic.twitter.com/TW37tV5Isj</a>
&mdash; Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals/status/1899744969038135609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Sanju Samson still not over Buttler moving out from RR</h2>
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson opened up about one of the toughest challenges he has faced&mdash;parting ways with explosive opener Jos Buttler ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Buttler, who joined the Royals in 2018, was a cornerstone of their batting lineup, scoring 3,098 runs in 83 matches at an impressive average of 41.84. However, ahead of the mega auction, Rajasthan decided against retaining the English star, opting to keep six other players instead. As a result, Buttler entered the auction pool, where Gujarat Titans secured him for over $1 million (₹15.75 crore).
Speaking to digital broadcaster Star, Samson expressed his deep bond with Buttler, whom he considers one of his closest friends.
Rajasthan Royals will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Rahul Dravid, who took on the job in same capacity with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals, recently joined the pre-season camp in crutches. Cricket Sports

Former India coach Rahul Dravid, who took on the job in the same capacity with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals, recently joined the pre-season camp in crutches. Dravid had injured his leg in a local cricket match in Bengaluru while playing alongside his younger son Anvay. In a post shared by the Royals on social media, Dravid was seen on a golf-kart with his leg secured in a medical boot. The former cricketer then used crutches to move to the training area where he chatted with players including Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Have a look at the video below: 💗➡️🏡 pic.twitter.com/kdmckJn4bz — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 13, 2025 Also Read: Aussie T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh declared fit for IPL 2025 after missing out Champions Trophy with injury Dravid returned to Royals after serving the Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI) in various capacities including National Cricket Academy (NCA) head, U-19 coach and senior team coach. He called time with India board after coaching the team to their first ICC title in 11 years with a victory in T20 World Cup 2024. Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who picked up an injury while playing Cricket in Bangalore, is recovering well and will join us today in Jaipur 💗 pic.twitter.com/TW37tV5Isj — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 12, 2025 Sanju Samson still not over Buttler moving out from RR Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson opened up about one of the toughest challenges he has faced—parting ways with explosive opener Jos Buttler ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Buttler, who joined the Royals in 2018, was a cornerstone of their batting lineup, scoring 3,098 runs in 83 matches at an impressive average of 41.84. However, ahead of the mega auction, Rajasthan decided against retaining the English star, opting to keep six other players instead. As a result, Buttler entered the auction pool, where Gujarat Titans secured him for over $1 million (₹15.75 crore). Speaking to digital broadcaster Star, Samson expressed his deep bond with Buttler, whom he considers one of his closest friends. Rajasthan Royals will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

IPL 2025 | WATCH: Rahul Dravid joins Rajasthan Royals camp in crutches

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan says that 'excessive flexibility' under coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gautam-gambhir">Gautam Gambhir</a> could hurt the team. Zaheer's comments could be about the changing batting order in the first two ODIs against England in the ongoing series. The team, however, won both matches by four wickets. &nbsp;
&ldquo;You&rsquo;ve said that you&rsquo;ve got to have flexibility. Number one and two will be there, but the others are going to be flexible. Within that flexibility, some rules also apply. There are certain protocols you have to follow. Certain communication needs to happen, which is going to streamline things,&rdquo; Zaheer said while talking on cricket news website Cricbuzz.
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&ldquo;Otherwise, you are creating insecurity, which at some stage will come back and hurt you. You don&rsquo;t want it to be the case. So you&rsquo;ve got to be prepared to deal with that situation.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The situation has become dynamic if you have to compare <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rahul-dravid">Rahul Dravid</a>&rsquo;s approach and Gautam Gambhir&rsquo;s approach. You can say it&rsquo;s good, bad, or ugly or you can say how do we adapt?
&ldquo;Each individual is a part of this system, be it the senior management or the think tank, be it the players, be it the selectors. They will have to gauge it and the entire system needs to be streamlined for the wheel to turn properly,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>India experiment with batting order ahead of Champions Trophy</h2>
In the first two ODIs against England, India sent Shreyas Iyer to bat at number four followed by left-hand all-rounder Axar Patel and wicketkeeper-batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kl-rahul">KL Rahul</a>, Hardik Pandya and then Ravindra Jadeja.
Notably, Rahul was picked over Rishabh Pant for the ODIs - the first-choice Test wicketkeeper who bats left-handed. Rahul played in the Australia Test series as an opener prior to the ODI series and bats as an opener in the domestic T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) as well.

2025 Champions Trophy: Zaheer's comments could be pointing towards the changing batting order in the first two ODIs against England in the ongoing series. Cricket Sports

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan says that 'excessive flexibility' under coach Gautam Gambhir could hurt the team. Zaheer's comments could be about the changing batting order in the first two ODIs against England in the ongoing series. The team, however, won both matches by four wickets. “You’ve said that you’ve got to have flexibility. Number one and two will be there, but the others are going to be flexible. Within that flexibility, some rules also apply. There are certain protocols you have to follow. Certain communication needs to happen, which is going to streamline things,” Zaheer said while talking on cricket news website Cricbuzz. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: Former cricketer in awe of Rohit Sharma, says 'returning to form was a ...' “Otherwise, you are creating insecurity, which at some stage will come back and hurt you. You don’t want it to be the case. So you’ve got to be prepared to deal with that situation.” “The situation has become dynamic if you have to compare Rahul Dravid’s approach and Gautam Gambhir’s approach. You can say it’s good, bad, or ugly or you can say how do we adapt? “Each individual is a part of this system, be it the senior management or the think tank, be it the players, be it the selectors. They will have to gauge it and the entire system needs to be streamlined for the wheel to turn properly,” he added. India experiment with batting order ahead of Champions Trophy In the first two ODIs against England, India sent Shreyas Iyer to bat at number four followed by left-hand all-rounder Axar Patel and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya and then Ravindra Jadeja. Notably, Rahul was picked over Rishabh Pant for the ODIs - the first-choice Test wicketkeeper who bats left-handed. Rahul played in the Australia Test series as an opener prior to the ODI series and bats as an opener in the domestic T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) as well.

2025 Champions Trophy: Former pacer Zaheer says 'excess flexibility could come back to hurt' India

Legendary India cricketer and former coach Rahul Dravid is renowned for his calm and composed nature on and off the field, however, that was not the feature on Tuesday (Feb 4). Driving on the streets of India&rsquo;s IT capital Bengaluru, Dravid was seen arguing with an auto driver. The incident caught the eyes of netizens as it was met with mixed reactions on social media.
Driving on the high-profile street of Bengaluru&rsquo;s Cunningham Road near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Dravid&rsquo;s car was hit by an auto as the former India captain came out dashing. While the collision was minimal, hardly doing damage to both vehicles, people on the streets of the Karnataka capital got a rare glimpse of Dravid as he checked on his car. He also exchanged an argument with the auto driver during which he was caught on camera.
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Luckily no one was hurt during the collision with hardly any damage to either vehicle.
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One of the users wrote "Ban autorickshaw in Indian metro cities, or stop talking about passenger safety in cars. With them on roads you can never achieve road safety in India."
While another user wrote,"Auto drivers of bglr can make even someone like Rahul Dravid lose their temper. But glad that he didn't lose the cool and behaved in a matured way."
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Dravid set for IPL return<o:p></o:p></h2>
Meanwhile, on the professional front the former India captain will soon get back in coaching role as he will be in the dugout of Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Rajasthan Royals. This will be Dravid&rsquo;s second coaching stint with the side having also been at the franchise as coach and player in the past.<o:p></o:p>
He was last seen in the dugout during India&rsquo;s T20 World Cup final contest against South Africa in June 2024. He was India&rsquo;s coach for almost three years during which he enjoyed a stellar run including reaching the final of ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC). Under his coaching India won the Asia Cup 2023 and the T20 World Cup.<o:p></o:p>

Sports, Cricket, Trending: Driving on the streets of India’s IT capital Bengaluru, former India captain Rahul Dravid was seen arguing with an auto driver.

Legendary India cricketer and former coach Rahul Dravid is renowned for his calm and composed nature on and off the field, however, that was not the feature on Tuesday (Feb 4). Driving on the streets of India’s IT capital Bengaluru, Dravid was seen arguing with an auto driver. The incident caught the eyes of netizens as it was met with mixed reactions on social media. Driving on the high-profile street of Bengaluru’s Cunningham Road near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Dravid’s car was hit by an auto as the former India captain came out dashing. While the collision was minimal, hardly doing damage to both vehicles, people on the streets of the Karnataka capital got a rare glimpse of Dravid as he checked on his car. He also exchanged an argument with the auto driver during which he was caught on camera. Rahul Dravid’s Car touches a goods auto on Cunningham Road Bengaluru #RahulDravid #Bangalore pic.twitter.com/AH7eA1nc4g — Spandan Kaniyar ಸ್ಪಂದನ್ ಕಣಿಯಾರ್ (@kaniyar_spandan) February 4, 2025 Luckily no one was hurt during the collision with hardly any damage to either vehicle. ALSO READ | English batters will fare better against... in 50-over format: Kevin Pietersen One of the users wrote "Ban autorickshaw in Indian metro cities, or stop talking about passenger safety in cars. With them on roads you can never achieve road safety in India." While another user wrote,"Auto drivers of bglr can make even someone like Rahul Dravid lose their temper. But glad that he didn't lose the cool and behaved in a matured way." Dravid set for IPL return Meanwhile, on the professional front the former India captain will soon get back in coaching role as he will be in the dugout of Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Rajasthan Royals. This will be Dravid’s second coaching stint with the side having also been at the franchise as coach and player in the past. He was last seen in the dugout during India’s T20 World Cup final contest against South Africa in June 2024. He was India’s coach for almost three years during which he enjoyed a stellar run including reaching the final of ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC). Under his coaching India won the Asia Cup 2023 and the T20 World Cup.

Watch: Legendary India cricketer Rahul Dravid loses his cool on Bengaluru streets, argues with auto driver

Virat Kohli silenced his critics in style by slamming an unbeaten 100 in the second innings of the Perth Test between India and Australia, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener, which saw Jasprit Bumrah-led visitors win by 295 runs. Kohli had only two Test tons since 2020 and fell flat in India's home season before the Australia series. Despite failing in the first innings at Perth, Kohli impressed one and all with his 81st international hundred. Thus, former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid has backed Kohli to have a memorable series Down Under following his Perth ton.

Talking on Star Sports, Dravid said, "He's been batting really well, even in South Africa a few months ago when we were there, I thought he was batting really well on a couple of difficult wickets. It's just nice for him to be able to get that hundred at the start of the series. I think he could have a big series."

During the Perth Test match, former India opener Sunil Gavaskar spoke about the visible difference in Kohli's batting approach, which helped him break his century drought.

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In this regard, Gavaskar opined, "His body was completely relaxed when he came into bat in the second innings. In the first innings, he came out to bat when India had lost two early wickets, he might have been under pressure. In the second innings, I think he gave himself a little more time to play the ball and, apart from the wider stance, I think he allowed himself to play the bounce by being a little bit more upright,” Gavaskar told the broadcasters at the end of the Perth Test.

Talking about the BGT opener, Bumrah-led India opted to bat first and bundled out for 150 on Day 1. The stand-in captain, however, led the charge with his 5 for 30 leading to Australia getting out for 104. With a 46-run lead, India recovered in style with tons from Yashasvi Jaiswal (161), KL Rahul (77) and Kohli (100*). Eventually, the Aussies folded for 238 in the final innings, to lose by a whopping 295-run margin and concede a 1-0 lead.

The second Test begins from Dec 6 in Adelaide. Regular captain Rohit Sharma will return to the playing XI, after missing the Perth Test due to paternity leave.

Virat Kohli silenced his critics in style by slamming an unbeaten 100 in the second innings of the Perth Test between India and Australia, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener, which saw Jasprit Bumrah-led visitors win by 295 runs.

Virat Kohli silenced his critics in style by slamming an unbeaten 100 in the second innings of the Perth Test between India and Australia, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener, which saw Jasprit Bumrah-led visitors win by 295 runs. Kohli had only two Test tons since 2020 and fell flat in India's home season before the Australia series. Despite failing in the first innings at Perth, Kohli impressed one and all with his 81st international hundred. Thus, former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid has backed Kohli to have a memorable series Down Under following his Perth ton. Talking on Star Sports, Dravid said, "He's been batting really well, even in South Africa a few months ago when we were there, I thought he was batting really well on a couple of difficult wickets. It's just nice for him to be able to get that hundred at the start of the series. I think he could have a big series." During the Perth Test match, former India opener Sunil Gavaskar spoke about the visible difference in Kohli's batting approach, which helped him break his century drought. Also read: BGT 2024/25: Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden decode what worked for Virat Kohli during his Perth Test ton In this regard, Gavaskar opined, "His body was completely relaxed when he came into bat in the second innings. In the first innings, he came out to bat when India had lost two early wickets, he might have been under pressure. In the second innings, I think he gave himself a little more time to play the ball and, apart from the wider stance, I think he allowed himself to play the bounce by being a little bit more upright,” Gavaskar told the broadcasters at the end of the Perth Test. Talking about the BGT opener, Bumrah-led India opted to bat first and bundled out for 150 on Day 1. The stand-in captain, however, led the charge with his 5 for 30 leading to Australia getting out for 104. With a 46-run lead, India recovered in style with tons from Yashasvi Jaiswal (161), KL Rahul (77) and Kohli (100*). Eventually, the Aussies folded for 238 in the final innings, to lose by a whopping 295-run margin and concede a 1-0 lead. The second Test begins from Dec 6 in Adelaide. Regular captain Rohit Sharma will return to the playing XI, after missing the Perth Test due to paternity leave.

BGT: 'Virat Kohli could've a big series,' Former India coach Rahul Dravid issues stern warning to Australia

Former India coach Rahul Dravid has praised Jasprit Bumrah for bowling a sensational day 1 spell in Perth during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test which India went on to win by 295 runs.

Bumrah was leading the side in Rohit Sharma's absence and decided to bat first on a spicy green wicket. India batters faltered against some great Aussie bowling and were bowled out for 150 in the first innings within first two sessions of the day.

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"Jasprit Bumrah was absolutely phenomenal that evening. When you talk about a spell that can crack open a series or crack open a Test match, that was it. It was incredible what he did. You win the toss, you bat first, you're out for 150, you know, that's going to be a very critical part, that session, that session after tea," said Dravid while talking to Star on the sidelines of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

Bumrah had led from front and took four wickets in the final session as India reduced Australia to 67/7 by the end of play on the first day itself. India went on take a 46-run lead in the first inning with Bumrah taking 5/30.

"It was great performance to come back the way they've done after losing the series against New Zealand. It was always pressure on in this first game, but I think just the way they responded and just to have Australia seven down and then to be able to pile on the runs as we've done over the next two days, I think it's been a perfect Test match. I don't think it would have gone better," added Dravid.

The teams now head to Adelaide for the second Test of the series, which is going to be a day-night match and starts December 6.

Former India coach Rahul Dravid has praised Jasprit Bumrah for bowling a sensational day 1 spell in Perth during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test which India went on to win by 295 runs.

Former India coach Rahul Dravid has praised Jasprit Bumrah for bowling a sensational day 1 spell in Perth during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test which India went on to win by 295 runs. Bumrah was leading the side in Rohit Sharma's absence and decided to bat first on a spicy green wicket. India batters faltered against some great Aussie bowling and were bowled out for 150 in the first innings within first two sessions of the day. Also Read: Australia coach backs struggling Marnus Labuschagne for Adelaide Test but numbers go against him "Jasprit Bumrah was absolutely phenomenal that evening. When you talk about a spell that can crack open a series or crack open a Test match, that was it. It was incredible what he did. You win the toss, you bat first, you're out for 150, you know, that's going to be a very critical part, that session, that session after tea," said Dravid while talking to Star on the sidelines of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Bumrah had led from front and took four wickets in the final session as India reduced Australia to 67/7 by the end of play on the first day itself. India went on take a 46-run lead in the first inning with Bumrah taking 5/30. "It was great performance to come back the way they've done after losing the series against New Zealand. It was always pressure on in this first game, but I think just the way they responded and just to have Australia seven down and then to be able to pile on the runs as we've done over the next two days, I think it's been a perfect Test match. I don't think it would have gone better," added Dravid. The teams now head to Adelaide for the second Test of the series, which is going to be a day-night match and starts December 6.

BGT 2024-25: 'To have Australia seven down...,' Ex-India coach Dravid on Bumrah's sensational Perth spell

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal brought up his maiden Test hundred in Australia during the ongoing first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Perth on Sunday (Nov. 24). This was the southpaw's fourth Test hundred overall, and he reached the milestone with a six off the ramp shot, becoming only the third visiting player to do so Down Under.

Before Jaiswal, India's Rahul Dravid had done the same during his iconic innings in Adelaide 2003, and so did West Indies' Chris Gayle in 2009.

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Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood bowled a bouncer to Jaiswal and the batter sent the ball towards the third-man area for a six.&nbsp;Have a look at the video below:

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The southpaw scored 161 before getting out—his fourth Test hundred and all of them above 150. He is only the second player in Test history to convert his first four hundreds into 150s, with the other being former SA skipper Graeme Smith.

Jaiswal also went past the likes of Pakistan's Javed Miandad, West Indian Brian Lara, and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene, who all converted their first three Test hundreds into 150s.

He also added 201 runs for the opening wicket with KL Rahul (77), the highest Test opening partnership for India in Australia. The pair faced 378 balls for the partnership—the second most by a visiting opening pair in Tests in Australia.

As for the match, India declared their second innings at 487/6 and set up a target of 534 for Australia to chase. India's stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah, who had taken 5/30 in the first innings, took two more wickets in the second innings as Australia were pinned down at 12/3 by the close of play.

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal brought up his maiden Test hundred in Australia during the ongoing first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Perth on Sunday (Nov.

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal brought up his maiden Test hundred in Australia during the ongoing first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Perth on Sunday (Nov. 24). This was the southpaw's fourth Test hundred overall, and he reached the milestone with a six off the ramp shot, becoming only the third visiting player to do so Down Under. Before Jaiswal, India's Rahul Dravid had done the same during his iconic innings in Adelaide 2003, and so did West Indies' Chris Gayle in 2009. Also Read: BGT 2024-25, Perth Test: Virat Kohli goes past Don Bradman, Jaiswal equals Graeme Smith with hundred Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood bowled a bouncer to Jaiswal and the batter sent the ball towards the third-man area for a six. Have a look at the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) × The southpaw scored 161 before getting out—his fourth Test hundred and all of them above 150. He is only the second player in Test history to convert his first four hundreds into 150s, with the other being former SA skipper Graeme Smith. Jaiswal also went past the likes of Pakistan's Javed Miandad, West Indian Brian Lara, and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene, who all converted their first three Test hundreds into 150s. He also added 201 runs for the opening wicket with KL Rahul (77), the highest Test opening partnership for India in Australia. The pair faced 378 balls for the partnership—the second most by a visiting opening pair in Tests in Australia. As for the match, India declared their second innings at 487/6 and set up a target of 534 for Australia to chase. India's stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah, who had taken 5/30 in the first innings, took two more wickets in the second innings as Australia were pinned down at 12/3 by the close of play.

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