Virat Kohli has dominated world cricket, especially since India's 2011 ODI World Cup win and following stalwart Sachin Tendulkar's international retirement. Kohli has been India's go-to-man whenever they need to address a batting collapse, across formats, and has bailed the team out on numerous occasions with fighting knocks, finishing touches and several memorable tons.

From 2012-2019, Kohli majorly dominated the scoring charts and has guided India to plethora of wins. However, the superstar cricketer and former Indian captain has been nothing close to his usual best with the bat -- in any formats -- since late 2019 despite scoring half-centuries at regular intervals. It is the triple-figure knocks which have evaded Kohli and, thus, former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif addressed the Indian's indifferent run and also mentioned a technical flaw in his approach while comparing him with the Master Blaster.

“When I speak about Virat, he always used to go across the stumps. But he never believed in date, stats, coaching. He is a great player but got caught. A bottom-hand player who goes across, he got caught there. That is why when the ball goes away, he would have a problem,” Latif said on his YouTube channel ‘Caught Behind’.

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“Recently, Sri Lanka came to India for a Test series. The ball was kept low. On such low pitches, Sachin would never get out, whereas Virat did. Tendulkar would change his strategy. He would come inside the crease if it’s spinning too much, and vice-versa. Sachin has had this problem a few times – like Asif dismissed him in Karachi (2006), but most often he would adjust. So this is the difference if I have to compare (Kohli and Tendulkar). On poor pitches, there is no batsman better than Sachin," he added.

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Currently, Kohli is involved in IPL 2022 edition, where he his representing his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He gave up RCB captaincy last year and will like to make this a memorable season with the bat with several big scores.

So far, RCB have three wins from four encounters and occupy the third spot in the points table.
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Virat Kohli has dominated world cricket, especially since India's 2011 ODI World Cup win and following stalwart Sachin Tendulkar's international retirement. Kohli has been India's go-to-man whenever they need to address a batting collapse, across formats, and has bailed the team out on numerous occasions with fighting knocks, finishing touches and several memorable tons.

Virat Kohli has dominated world cricket, especially since India's 2011 ODI World Cup win and following stalwart Sachin Tendulkar's international retirement. Kohli has been India's go-to-man whenever they need to address a batting collapse, across formats, and has bailed the team out on numerous occasions with fighting knocks, finishing touches and several memorable tons. From 2012-2019, Kohli majorly dominated the scoring charts and has guided India to plethora of wins. However, the superstar cricketer and former Indian captain has been nothing close to his usual best with the bat -- in any formats -- since late 2019 despite scoring half-centuries at regular intervals. It is the triple-figure knocks which have evaded Kohli and, thus, former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif addressed the Indian's indifferent run and also mentioned a technical flaw in his approach while comparing him with the Master Blaster. “When I speak about Virat, he always used to go across the stumps. But he never believed in date, stats, coaching. He is a great player but got caught. A bottom-hand player who goes across, he got caught there. That is why when the ball goes away, he would have a problem,” Latif said on his YouTube channel ‘Caught Behind’. “Recently, Sri Lanka came to India for a Test series. The ball was kept low. On such low pitches, Sachin would never get out, whereas Virat did. Tendulkar would change his strategy. He would come inside the crease if it’s spinning too much, and vice-versa. Sachin has had this problem a few times – like Asif dismissed him in Karachi (2006), but most often he would adjust. So this is the difference if I have to compare (Kohli and Tendulkar). On poor pitches, there is no batsman better than Sachin," he added. ALSO READ | CSK share heartwarming video of 'catchups' as Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Du Plessis & Co. reunite - WATCH Currently, Kohli is involved in IPL 2022 edition, where he his representing his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He gave up RCB captaincy last year and will like to make this a memorable season with the bat with several big scores. So far, RCB have three wins from four encounters and occupy the third spot in the points table.

SRT would change strategy: Ex-Pak cricketer mentions difference between Virat Kohli, Master Blaster

Anil Kumble coached India for a year, from early 2016 to mid-2017. The former Indian captain's tenure was a quite a tale in itself. While he led India to considerable success across formats, his term came to an end unceremoniously after a fallout with then skipper Virat Kohli.

As a result, Kohli got the upper hand and Kumble was succeeded by ex all-rounder Ravi Shastri who later forged a lethal pair with the former. Former Auditor General (CAG)&nbsp;Vinod Rai reflected on Kumble's coaching saga. He&nbsp;revealed how he had to involve Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar when he felt Kohli and Kumble weren't on the same page.

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"See, I have on record said that we couldn’t have got a better coach than Kumble and we could have treated a cricketing legend like him much better. I find it intriguing that he was given a one-year term in 2016, while his predecessor (Ravi Shastri) was given two years term. Kumble was not only given one-year tenure but also there was no extension clause in his contract. Had there been an extension clause, I would have readily extended it," said Rai in conversation with&nbsp;FirstPost.

He further opined, "It was on this issue that Ram Guha was upset. He wanted us to automatically extend his term. Now, just imagine if we had extended the term, and somebody only to embarrass the CoA had gone to court, he could have easily stalled our move. So, I decided to follow the process and let Kumble be an automatic inclusion in the process."

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Rai added, But when Virat Kohli raised the issue of younger players being intimidated by Kumble’s disciplinarian approach, I took the lead in speaking to Sachin Tendulkar. I saw myself as a rank outsider. Why would players listen to me? But if someone like Sachin (Tendulkar), Sourav (Ganguly) or VVS (Laxman) speaks to the team management or the players, there is a greater chance of a breakthrough. Still, I believe the entire episode could have been handled 100 times better."

Eventually, many firmly believe that the entire Kumble-Kohli saga could've been handled in a much better way. With the former leg spinner being one of India's biggest match-winners to date, his exit from the head coach position remains one of the forgettable chapters of Indian cricket.

Anil Kumble coached India for a year, from early 2016 to mid-2017. The former Indian captain's tenure was a quite a tale in itself. While he led India to considerable success across formats, his term came to an end unceremoniously after a fallout with then skipper Virat Kohli.

Anil Kumble coached India for a year, from early 2016 to mid-2017. The former Indian captain's tenure was a quite a tale in itself. While he led India to considerable success across formats, his term came to an end unceremoniously after a fallout with then skipper Virat Kohli. As a result, Kohli got the upper hand and Kumble was succeeded by ex all-rounder Ravi Shastri who later forged a lethal pair with the former. Former Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai reflected on Kumble's coaching saga. He revealed how he had to involve Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar when he felt Kohli and Kumble weren't on the same page. ALSO READ | Younger members of the team felt intimidated by Anil Kumble: Vinod Rai reveals chat with Virat Kohli "See, I have on record said that we couldn’t have got a better coach than Kumble and we could have treated a cricketing legend like him much better. I find it intriguing that he was given a one-year term in 2016, while his predecessor (Ravi Shastri) was given two years term. Kumble was not only given one-year tenure but also there was no extension clause in his contract. Had there been an extension clause, I would have readily extended it," said Rai in conversation with FirstPost. He further opined, "It was on this issue that Ram Guha was upset. He wanted us to automatically extend his term. Now, just imagine if we had extended the term, and somebody only to embarrass the CoA had gone to court, he could have easily stalled our move. So, I decided to follow the process and let Kumble be an automatic inclusion in the process." ALSO READ | Virat Kohli was unhappy with Anil Kumble for 'not standing up for players', claims former BCCI official Rai added, But when Virat Kohli raised the issue of younger players being intimidated by Kumble’s disciplinarian approach, I took the lead in speaking to Sachin Tendulkar. I saw myself as a rank outsider. Why would players listen to me? But if someone like Sachin (Tendulkar), Sourav (Ganguly) or VVS (Laxman) speaks to the team management or the players, there is a greater chance of a breakthrough. Still, I believe the entire episode could have been handled 100 times better." Eventually, many firmly believe that the entire Kumble-Kohli saga could've been handled in a much better way. With the former leg spinner being one of India's biggest match-winners to date, his exit from the head coach position remains one of the forgettable chapters of Indian cricket.

When Virat Kohli raised issue, I spoke to Sachin Tendulkar: Vinod Rai recalls Anil Kumble's coaching stint

Pakistani players have not been a part of the IPL since its first season. The likes of Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, Misbah-ul-Haq, Salman Butt, Shoaib Malik, etc. features for the eight franchises and made eyes turn with their performances and camaraderie with the Indian players.&nbsp;

Talking about the Rawalpindi Express Akhtar, he was part of the Sourav Ganguly-led KKR franchise in IPL 2008. While Akhtar didn't play a lot of games in the inaugural season, he did make a mark with his presence. Recently, the former speedster revealed an interesting episode, involving Sachin Tendulkar and Ganguly, during KKR-Mumbai Indians (MI) face-off at Mumbai.

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"We had scored really less. When the match began, the atmosphere was electric. It was&nbsp;Sachin's city, Mumbai. It was Sachin Tendulkar vs Shoaib Akhtar and we at KKR had Shahrukh Khan in the stadium as well. The stadium and entire Mumbai was packed. Ahead of the match, we were having friendly chat and both Sachin and I greeted each other," Akhtar told&nbsp;SportsKeeda.

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"It was a beautiful ground and a fantastic atmosphere. Stadium was fully packed. But I dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in the first over itself and that was a huge mistake. Then I got a lot of abuses when I was at fine leg. Sourav Ganguly told me, Come to mid-wicket, these people will kill you. Who told you to dismiss Sachin? That too in Mumbai?," Akhtar opined.

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Despite the fierce rivalry between Akhtar and several Indian players, the former revealed that he has always been loved by the people of his neighbouring country.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I worked a lot in Mumbai and got lots of love. I was happy because at Wankhede no one abused my country, no one passed any racist comments. The crowd at Wankhede was very passionate. I wish I played more games there", added Akhtar.

Talking about Akhtar's IPL numbers, he accounted for five wickets in three outings including a best of 4 for 11 (versus Delhi Daredevils).
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Pakistani players have not been a part of the IPL since its first season. The likes of Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, Misbah-ul-Haq, Salman Butt, Shoaib Malik, etc.

Pakistani players have not been a part of the IPL since its first season. The likes of Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, Misbah-ul-Haq, Salman Butt, Shoaib Malik, etc. features for the eight franchises and made eyes turn with their performances and camaraderie with the Indian players. Talking about the Rawalpindi Express Akhtar, he was part of the Sourav Ganguly-led KKR franchise in IPL 2008. While Akhtar didn't play a lot of games in the inaugural season, he did make a mark with his presence. Recently, the former speedster revealed an interesting episode, involving Sachin Tendulkar and Ganguly, during KKR-Mumbai Indians (MI) face-off at Mumbai. ALSO READ | PBKS vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match? "We had scored really less. When the match began, the atmosphere was electric. It was Sachin's city, Mumbai. It was Sachin Tendulkar vs Shoaib Akhtar and we at KKR had Shahrukh Khan in the stadium as well. The stadium and entire Mumbai was packed. Ahead of the match, we were having friendly chat and both Sachin and I greeted each other," Akhtar told SportsKeeda. "It was a beautiful ground and a fantastic atmosphere. Stadium was fully packed. But I dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in the first over itself and that was a huge mistake. Then I got a lot of abuses when I was at fine leg. Sourav Ganguly told me, Come to mid-wicket, these people will kill you. Who told you to dismiss Sachin? That too in Mumbai?," Akhtar opined. ALSO READ | Would be great to see Virat Kohli, Babar Azam open in IPL: Akhtar predicts price tag of Pakistan captain Despite the fierce rivalry between Akhtar and several Indian players, the former revealed that he has always been loved by the people of his neighbouring country. "I worked a lot in Mumbai and got lots of love. I was happy because at Wankhede no one abused my country, no one passed any racist comments. The crowd at Wankhede was very passionate. I wish I played more games there", added Akhtar. Talking about Akhtar's IPL numbers, he accounted for five wickets in three outings including a best of 4 for 11 (versus Delhi Daredevils).

'Who told you to dismiss Sachin'? Shoaib Akhtar recalls removing Master Blaster in KKR-MI clash in IPL 2008

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in world cricket. The stakes are always high when the two arch-rivals lock horns on the international stage. Millions of fans around the world stay glued to their TV screens when the two teams meet each other irrespective of the competition.

Though the two teams have not played any bilateral cricket between them since 2013 due to political tensions between the two nations, they continue to meet in major ICC competitions. India and Pakistan have over the years produced a number of thrilling encounters across formats and any meeting between the two sides is always a high-octane affair.

The semi-final of the 2011 ODI World Cup between India and Pakistan remains one of the most famous encounters between the arch-rivals. With a spot in the final on the line, the pressure was immense on both teams as they locked horns at the PCA Stadium in Mohali.

While stakes were high as it was a knockout clash in a World Cup and a game against Pakistan, there was also additional pressure on the MS Dhoni-led Indian team. Paddy Upton, who was the&nbsp;strength and conditioning coach of the Indian team back then, recently recalled why the semi-final against Pakistan was a non-negotiable game to lose for India.

“There was an additional extraneous political pressure that nobody spoke about but everybody was acutely aware of: if India lost, Pakistan would go to Mumbai and stay at the very same Taj Hotel that was a target of the terrorist attacks,"&nbsp;Upton wrote in his column for the Indian Express on the 11th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup triumph.

"Each one of us knew the symbolism of that without having to say it. That was not really ideal to allow Pakistan to win and go to stay at Taj; it didn’t stack up on an energetic level. So, there was that additional pressure that this was to be a non-negotiable game to lose," he explained further.

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It was a thrilling encounter between the two sides in Mohali as India rode on Sachin Tendulkar's brilliant knock of 85 runs to post 260 runs on the board before bundling out Pakistan for 231 runs to win the game 29 runs and enter the final. Tendulkar got a couple of lifelines during the game and made the most of it to help India out on a strong total on the board.

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Speaking about the India-Pakistan rivalry, Upton said the players from both sides know each other well and there is no animosity but the fierceness is more about the spectators. He also stated that the Indian players didn't need any extra motivation to win against Pakistan in the semi-final.

“The fierce Indo-Pak rivalry is more about spectators; players themselves don’t have that fierceness and animosity. They know each other fairly well and get along well. Pakistan was always a very easy game for which to prepare the Indian team for as they didn’t need any extra motivation,” Upton wrote.

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After beating Pakistan, India went on to defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to lift their second World Cup trophy after a wait of 28 years. India became the first country to win a World Cup title on home soil with the memorable triumph.

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India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in world cricket. The stakes are always high when the two arch-rivals lock horns on the international stage.

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in world cricket. The stakes are always high when the two arch-rivals lock horns on the international stage. Millions of fans around the world stay glued to their TV screens when the two teams meet each other irrespective of the competition. Though the two teams have not played any bilateral cricket between them since 2013 due to political tensions between the two nations, they continue to meet in major ICC competitions. India and Pakistan have over the years produced a number of thrilling encounters across formats and any meeting between the two sides is always a high-octane affair. The semi-final of the 2011 ODI World Cup between India and Pakistan remains one of the most famous encounters between the arch-rivals. With a spot in the final on the line, the pressure was immense on both teams as they locked horns at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. While stakes were high as it was a knockout clash in a World Cup and a game against Pakistan, there was also additional pressure on the MS Dhoni-led Indian team. Paddy Upton, who was the strength and conditioning coach of the Indian team back then, recently recalled why the semi-final against Pakistan was a non-negotiable game to lose for India. “There was an additional extraneous political pressure that nobody spoke about but everybody was acutely aware of: if India lost, Pakistan would go to Mumbai and stay at the very same Taj Hotel that was a target of the terrorist attacks," Upton wrote in his column for the Indian Express on the 11th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup triumph. "Each one of us knew the symbolism of that without having to say it. That was not really ideal to allow Pakistan to win and go to stay at Taj; it didn’t stack up on an energetic level. So, there was that additional pressure that this was to be a non-negotiable game to lose," he explained further. Also Read: 'Dad has gone to the hospital': Ishan Kishan recalls his family's reaction to MI's bid for him in IPL 2018 It was a thrilling encounter between the two sides in Mohali as India rode on Sachin Tendulkar's brilliant knock of 85 runs to post 260 runs on the board before bundling out Pakistan for 231 runs to win the game 29 runs and enter the final. Tendulkar got a couple of lifelines during the game and made the most of it to help India out on a strong total on the board. × Speaking about the India-Pakistan rivalry, Upton said the players from both sides know each other well and there is no animosity but the fierceness is more about the spectators. He also stated that the Indian players didn't need any extra motivation to win against Pakistan in the semi-final. “The fierce Indo-Pak rivalry is more about spectators; players themselves don’t have that fierceness and animosity. They know each other fairly well and get along well. Pakistan was always a very easy game for which to prepare the Indian team for as they didn’t need any extra motivation,” Upton wrote. Also Read: Younger members of the team felt intimidated by Anil Kumble: Vinod Rai reveals chat with Virat Kohli After beating Pakistan, India went on to defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to lift their second World Cup trophy after a wait of 28 years. India became the first country to win a World Cup title on home soil with the memorable triumph.

Wasn't ideal to let Pakistan win & stay at Taj, 2011 WC semi-final was non-negotiable for India: Paddy Upton

New Zealand cricketer Tom Latham was at his destructive best on Saturday as he slammed a brilliant 140 not out off just 123 deliveries against Netherlands during their ODI series in Hamilton.<o:p></o:p>

The Kiwis were struggling at 89/6 after 23 overs but Latham played a perfect captain’s innings to take them to 264/9 and the hosts were able to win the match by 118 runs to clinch the series.

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Latham’s impressive knock comprised on ten boundaries and five massive sixes.<o:p></o:p>

Thanks to this knock, Latham broke the record of the highest individual ODI score made by a player on his birthday. The record previously belonged to Indian cricket team legend Sachin Tendulkar who played an innings of 134 on his birthday back in 1998 against Australia in Sharjah.<o:p></o:p>

Latham, who turned 30 on April 2, also went past compatriot Ross Taylor who celebrated his 27th birthday by hitting 131 against Pakistan during the 2011 ICC World Cup in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

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The two other batsmen to achieve this feat are – Sanath Jayasuriya who scored 130 against Bangladesh in the 2008 Asia Cup and Vinod Kambli who scored 100 against England in 1993.<o:p></o:p>

Latham found support from Doug Bracewell down the order as he kept his wicket intact on the other end and scored 41 off 51 deliveries as Latham wreaked havoc. Michael Bracewell was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers took three wickets while Kylie Jameson and Ish Sodhi took two each as Netherlands were bundled out for just 146. <o:p></o:p>

New Zealand cricketer Tom Latham was at his destructive best on Saturday as he slammed a brilliant 140 not out off just 123 deliveries against Netherlands during their ODI series in Hamilton.

New Zealand cricketer Tom Latham was at his destructive best on Saturday as he slammed a brilliant 140 not out off just 123 deliveries against Netherlands during their ODI series in Hamilton. The Kiwis were struggling at 89/6 after 23 overs but Latham played a perfect captain’s innings to take them to 264/9 and the hosts were able to win the match by 118 runs to clinch the series. Also read | Rohit Sharma reacts as Mumbai Indians lose 2nd game in a row in IPL 2022 Latham’s impressive knock comprised on ten boundaries and five massive sixes. Thanks to this knock, Latham broke the record of the highest individual ODI score made by a player on his birthday. The record previously belonged to Indian cricket team legend Sachin Tendulkar who played an innings of 134 on his birthday back in 1998 against Australia in Sharjah. Latham, who turned 30 on April 2, also went past compatriot Ross Taylor who celebrated his 27th birthday by hitting 131 against Pakistan during the 2011 ICC World Cup in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. Also read | Updated IPL 2022 points table after Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians clash The two other batsmen to achieve this feat are – Sanath Jayasuriya who scored 130 against Bangladesh in the 2008 Asia Cup and Vinod Kambli who scored 100 against England in 1993. Latham found support from Doug Bracewell down the order as he kept his wicket intact on the other end and scored 41 off 51 deliveries as Latham wreaked havoc. Michael Bracewell was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers took three wickets while Kylie Jameson and Ish Sodhi took two each as Netherlands were bundled out for just 146.

Tom Latham breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 24-year-old record with ton against Netherlands

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh relived the memories of India's historic World Cup triumph in 2011 as he shared a throwback post on social media. Saturday (April 2nd) marked the 11th anniversary of India's memorable victory in the final of the 2011 ODI World Cup against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

In his post, Yuvraj said he is proud to be a part of the 2011 World Cup-winning team and that the victory in the final was not just a win but it was also a dream of a billion Indians getting fulfilled.&nbsp;Chasing a target of 275 runs in the final, Gautam Gambhir (97) and captain MS Dhoni (91) played two fabulous knocks to help the Men in Blue bring an end to a 28-year-long wait for their second World Cup triumph.

Recalling the famous World Cup win, which remains one of the greatest achievements of the Indian cricket team, Yuvraj wrote -&nbsp;"This wasn’t just a world cup victory - this was the dream of a billion Indians being fulfilled Proud to be a part of this team that wanted to win the cup for the entire country and for a very special person @sachintendulkar. Nothing can match the pride of wearing the tricolour and bringing glory to the nation."

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Yuvraj was one of the key players for India in the 2011 World Cup and played an instrumental role in helping the team lift the trophy after 28 years. Yuvraj was terrific with both the bat and the ball as he scored 362 runs and scalped 15 wickets throughout the tournament to bag the Player of the Tournament award.

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India had gotten off to a nervy start in the final as they lost opener Virender Sehwag on a duck on the second ball of the first over before the legendary Sachin Tendulkar departed on 18 off 14 balls. The entire Wankhede Stadium had gone silent after the Master Blaster's dismissal but Gambhir combined with Virat Kohli to steady the ship for India.

The duo added 83 runs for the third wicket before Gambhir combined with Dhoni to add 109 runs for the 4th wicket and take India close to victory. Dhoni then sealed the World Cup with an iconic six off the bowling of Nuwan Kulasekara in the 49th over.

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh relived the memories of India's historic World Cup triumph in 2011 as he shared a throwback post on social media. Saturday (April 2nd) marked the 11th anniversary of India's memorable victory in the final of the 2011 ODI World Cup against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh relived the memories of India's historic World Cup triumph in 2011 as he shared a throwback post on social media. Saturday (April 2nd) marked the 11th anniversary of India's memorable victory in the final of the 2011 ODI World Cup against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In his post, Yuvraj said he is proud to be a part of the 2011 World Cup-winning team and that the victory in the final was not just a win but it was also a dream of a billion Indians getting fulfilled. Chasing a target of 275 runs in the final, Gautam Gambhir (97) and captain MS Dhoni (91) played two fabulous knocks to help the Men in Blue bring an end to a 28-year-long wait for their second World Cup triumph. Recalling the famous World Cup win, which remains one of the greatest achievements of the Indian cricket team, Yuvraj wrote - "This wasn’t just a world cup victory - this was the dream of a billion Indians being fulfilled Proud to be a part of this team that wanted to win the cup for the entire country and for a very special person @sachintendulkar. Nothing can match the pride of wearing the tricolour and bringing glory to the nation." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yuvraj Singh (@yuvisofficial) × Yuvraj was one of the key players for India in the 2011 World Cup and played an instrumental role in helping the team lift the trophy after 28 years. Yuvraj was terrific with both the bat and the ball as he scored 362 runs and scalped 15 wickets throughout the tournament to bag the Player of the Tournament award. Also Read: India PM Narendra Modi extends best wishes to Team Australia for ICC Women's World Cup final India had gotten off to a nervy start in the final as they lost opener Virender Sehwag on a duck on the second ball of the first over before the legendary Sachin Tendulkar departed on 18 off 14 balls. The entire Wankhede Stadium had gone silent after the Master Blaster's dismissal but Gambhir combined with Virat Kohli to steady the ship for India. The duo added 83 runs for the third wicket before Gambhir combined with Dhoni to add 109 runs for the 4th wicket and take India close to victory. Dhoni then sealed the World Cup with an iconic six off the bowling of Nuwan Kulasekara in the 49th over.

Yuvraj Singh recalls India's 2011 World Cup triumph: This was dream of billion Indians being fulfilled

Virat Kohli remains the poster boy of Indian cricket despite not being the captain across formats. In mid-September, the superstar cricketer announced that he will resign as the shortest format's&nbsp;captain post India's campaign in the 2021 T20 World Cup, in the UAE.

Post the T20 WC, radical changes were made in the Team India setup. While Kohli was sacked as the ODI skipper, he also went onto step down as the Test captain in early 2022. Amid all this, he had already given up Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captaincy after Bengaluru's end of campaign in IPL 2021. Thus, resuming as a pure batter for India and the RCB franchise, Kohli's brand valuation has taken a dip as well.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dinesh-karthik-is-as-close-as-it-gets-to-ms-dhoni-faf-du-plessis-lauds-rcbs-finisher-after-kkr-win-467160">Dinesh Karthik is as close as it gets to MS Dhoni: Faf du Plessis lauds RCB's finisher after KKR win</a>

According to a report filed by&nbsp;TimesofIndia, the 33-year-old Kohli's brand valuation has shrunk from around $238 million in 2020 to $186 million in the next year (2021). Despite the dip, the former India and RCB skipper continues to hold&nbsp;the top spot in the top celebrity endorser list. This is for the fifth consecutive time that he has retained the No. 1 spot&nbsp;in India's top celebrity endorser list, staying ahead of the likes of Ranveer Singh (second), Akshay Kumar (third), Alia Bhatt (fourth) and MS Dhoni (fifth). Moreover, India's full-time captain Rohit Sharma occupies the 13th spot (with brand value of USD 32.2 million).

On the other hand, Dhoni's brand valuation has also seen an increase (to $61 million).&nbsp;"There were rumours that Dhoni quit the Indian Premier League (IPL). But he turned it around by taking Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a win and transitioning to the role of a mentor for the national team,” Aviral Jain, MD, Duff &amp; Phelps (A Kroll Business) told TOI. He further added, "Dhoni has become a timeless brand similar to Sachin Tendulkar."

“Brand value is directly proportional to eyeballs, focus and the chemistry the brand is able to create among its users and fans. More so in the case of a persona brand from the world of cricket,” said Harish Bijoor who is the founder of Harish Bijoor Consults.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-suresh-raina-ms-dhoni-and-ab-de-villiers-were-the-most-challenging-to-bowl-to-says-sandeep-sharma-467156">EXCLUSIVE: Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni and AB de Villiers were the most challenging to bowl to, says Sandeep Sharma</a>

“Kohli’s brand valuation is down. It is bound to be. He no longer sports the India captain’s cap. He no longer bears the RCB mantle, as well. New names occupy these positions today. As each of them deepen their brand valuation, Kohli will weaken his. It’s all part of the game. Part of the game is called branding!,” Bijoor pointed out.

At present, both Dhoni and Kohli are involved in the IPL 2022 edition. Dhoni has stepped down as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain whereas Kohli-starrer RCB is being led by Faf du Plessis.

Virat Kohli remains the poster boy of Indian cricket despite not being the captain across formats. In mid-September, the superstar cricketer announced that he will resign as the shortest format's captain post India's campaign in the 2021 T20 World Cup, in the UAE.

Virat Kohli remains the poster boy of Indian cricket despite not being the captain across formats. In mid-September, the superstar cricketer announced that he will resign as the shortest format's captain post India's campaign in the 2021 T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Post the T20 WC, radical changes were made in the Team India setup. While Kohli was sacked as the ODI skipper, he also went onto step down as the Test captain in early 2022. Amid all this, he had already given up Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captaincy after Bengaluru's end of campaign in IPL 2021. Thus, resuming as a pure batter for India and the RCB franchise, Kohli's brand valuation has taken a dip as well. ALSO READ | Dinesh Karthik is as close as it gets to MS Dhoni: Faf du Plessis lauds RCB's finisher after KKR win According to a report filed by TimesofIndia, the 33-year-old Kohli's brand valuation has shrunk from around $238 million in 2020 to $186 million in the next year (2021). Despite the dip, the former India and RCB skipper continues to hold the top spot in the top celebrity endorser list. This is for the fifth consecutive time that he has retained the No. 1 spot in India's top celebrity endorser list, staying ahead of the likes of Ranveer Singh (second), Akshay Kumar (third), Alia Bhatt (fourth) and MS Dhoni (fifth). Moreover, India's full-time captain Rohit Sharma occupies the 13th spot (with brand value of USD 32.2 million). On the other hand, Dhoni's brand valuation has also seen an increase (to $61 million). "There were rumours that Dhoni quit the Indian Premier League (IPL). But he turned it around by taking Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a win and transitioning to the role of a mentor for the national team,” Aviral Jain, MD, Duff & Phelps (A Kroll Business) told TOI. He further added, "Dhoni has become a timeless brand similar to Sachin Tendulkar." “Brand value is directly proportional to eyeballs, focus and the chemistry the brand is able to create among its users and fans. More so in the case of a persona brand from the world of cricket,” said Harish Bijoor who is the founder of Harish Bijoor Consults. ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE: Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni and AB de Villiers were the most challenging to bowl to, says Sandeep Sharma “Kohli’s brand valuation is down. It is bound to be. He no longer sports the India captain’s cap. He no longer bears the RCB mantle, as well. New names occupy these positions today. As each of them deepen their brand valuation, Kohli will weaken his. It’s all part of the game. Part of the game is called branding!,” Bijoor pointed out. At present, both Dhoni and Kohli are involved in the IPL 2022 edition. Dhoni has stepped down as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain whereas Kohli-starrer RCB is being led by Faf du Plessis.

Kohli No. 1 in top celebrity endorser list despite brand valuation dip, Dhoni's climbs to $61 million: Report

In pics: Ed Sheeran, Sachin Tendulkar and others pay tribute to Shane Warne at his memorial service

The third and final Test between Pakistan and Australia has lived upto expectations so far. Day Four of the series decider resumed with Pat Cummins-led Australia 11/0 after getting a vital 123-run first-innings lead against Babar Azam-led home side.

While the penultimate day was another riveting affair between both sides, Aussie vice-captain Steve Smith achieved a new and elite feat in the third innings of the Lahore Test. Smith was seven short of reaching 8,000 runs in the longest format before fourth day's play in Lahore. As soon as he entered the 8,000-run club, he achieved a historic feat of becoming the quickest-ever to score 8k Test runs. He went past Sri Lanka's former wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara and now spearheads the list which also comprises Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Garfield Sobers in the top five.

<h3>Players with the least number of innings to 8,000 Test runs:</h3>

151 – Steve Smith (Australia)

152 – Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)

154 – Sachin Tendulkar (India)

157 – Garfield Sobers (West Indies)

158 – Rahul Dravid (India)

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Smith, however, couldn't make the most of his special day as he departed for 17 (27) before Cummins-led Australia declared for 227-3, setting up a challenging 351-run target for the hosts. At stumps on Day Four, the match hangs in the balance following Pakistan's impressive start to the run-chase. They are 73 for no loss and will fancy their chances of completing the run-chase. However, it won't be easy as the home side lost their last five wickets for mere four runs in their first innings.

The third and final Test between Pakistan and Australia has lived upto expectations so far. Day Four of the series decider resumed with Pat Cummins-led Australia 11/0 after getting a vital 123-run first-innings lead against Babar Azam-led home side.

The third and final Test between Pakistan and Australia has lived upto expectations so far. Day Four of the series decider resumed with Pat Cummins-led Australia 11/0 after getting a vital 123-run first-innings lead against Babar Azam-led home side. While the penultimate day was another riveting affair between both sides, Aussie vice-captain Steve Smith achieved a new and elite feat in the third innings of the Lahore Test. Smith was seven short of reaching 8,000 runs in the longest format before fourth day's play in Lahore. As soon as he entered the 8,000-run club, he achieved a historic feat of becoming the quickest-ever to score 8k Test runs. He went past Sri Lanka's former wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara and now spearheads the list which also comprises Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Garfield Sobers in the top five. Players with the least number of innings to 8,000 Test runs: 151 – Steve Smith (Australia) 152 – Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) 154 – Sachin Tendulkar (India) 157 – Garfield Sobers (West Indies) 158 – Rahul Dravid (India) ALSO READ | From 264/5 to 268 all-out: Pakistan suffer their worst-ever five-wicket collapse during Lahore Test Smith, however, couldn't make the most of his special day as he departed for 17 (27) before Cummins-led Australia declared for 227-3, setting up a challenging 351-run target for the hosts. At stumps on Day Four, the match hangs in the balance following Pakistan's impressive start to the run-chase. They are 73 for no loss and will fancy their chances of completing the run-chase. However, it won't be easy as the home side lost their last five wickets for mere four runs in their first innings.

Pak vs Aus, 3rd Test: Steve Smith achieves new feat, becomes quickest to reach 8000-run club

Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen went down fighting against reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles final of the All England Open Badminton Championships 2022 on Sunday (March 20). Axelsen dominated the proceedings right from the start of the final and wrapped it up in straight sets to clinch his second All England men's singles title.

Axelsen defeated Sen 21-10, 21-15 in straight sets to lift the prestigious trophy. Despite his heartbreaking loss in the final, Sen was lauded by many for putting up a spirited show against world no.1 Axelsen. The 20-year-old had entered the final after defeating defending champion&nbsp;Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the semi-final.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to laud Sen for his spirited show against Axelsen in the final and wished him well for his future. PM Modi said he was confident that Lakshya will scale new heights of success for India in badminton in the near future.

"Proud of you @lakshya_sen! You've shown remarkable grit and tenacity. You put up a spirited fight. Best wishes for your future endeavours. I am confident you will keep scaling new heights of success," the Indian Prime Minister said in a tweet.

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Apart from PM Modi, several other popular celebrities from all walks of life came together to laud Sen for his brilliant run in the All England Open Badminton Championships this year. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, India's Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and business tycoon Anand Mahindra among others lauded Sen for reaching the final and giving his all.

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Wish you the very best for upcoming tournaments. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllEngland2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AllEngland2022</a>
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Keep going strong, the journey is long! <a href="https://t.co/50ZmUnl4xD">https://t.co/50ZmUnl4xD</a>
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Sen might have lost the final but his performances in the run-up to the summit clash were sensational as the 20-year-old prodigy stunned some of the best players in the world at present. Sen became only the fifth Indian after the likes of legendary Prakash Padukone, Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal and Prakash Nath to enter the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships.

Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen went down fighting against reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles final of the All England Open Badminton Championships 2022 on Sunday (March 20).

Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen went down fighting against reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles final of the All England Open Badminton Championships 2022 on Sunday (March 20). Axelsen dominated the proceedings right from the start of the final and wrapped it up in straight sets to clinch his second All England men's singles title. Axelsen defeated Sen 21-10, 21-15 in straight sets to lift the prestigious trophy. Despite his heartbreaking loss in the final, Sen was lauded by many for putting up a spirited show against world no.1 Axelsen. The 20-year-old had entered the final after defeating defending champion Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the semi-final. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to laud Sen for his spirited show against Axelsen in the final and wished him well for his future. PM Modi said he was confident that Lakshya will scale new heights of success for India in badminton in the near future. "Proud of you @lakshya_sen! You've shown remarkable grit and tenacity. You put up a spirited fight. Best wishes for your future endeavours. I am confident you will keep scaling new heights of success," the Indian Prime Minister said in a tweet. Proud of you @lakshya_sen! You’ve shown remarkable grit and tenacity. You put up a spirited fight. Best wishes for your future endeavours. I am confident you will keep scaling new heights of success. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 20, 2022 × Also Read: Viktor Axelsen defeats India's Lakshya Sen in final to clinch men's singles title at All England Open 2022 Apart from PM Modi, several other popular celebrities from all walks of life came together to laud Sen for his brilliant run in the All England Open Badminton Championships this year. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, India's Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and business tycoon Anand Mahindra among others lauded Sen for reaching the final and giving his all. There are no failures in life. You either win or you learn. I am sure you've learnt so much from this amazing experience, @lakshya_sen. Wish you the very best for upcoming tournaments. #AllEngland2022 — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 20, 2022 × Viktor’s Imperious as a King perhaps, but @lakshya_sen is a Prince who will be crowned sooner or later…Bravo Lakshya, you made us all proud getting to the final of the world’s oldest badminton tournament… https://t.co/AqEZg5Lm7i — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 20, 2022 × Proud of you @lakshya_sen ! Keep going strong, the journey is long! https://t.co/50ZmUnl4xD — Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) March 20, 2022 × Also Read: Lakshya Sen joins Prakash Padukone, Saina Nehwal in elite list after reaching All England Open final Sen might have lost the final but his performances in the run-up to the summit clash were sensational as the 20-year-old prodigy stunned some of the best players in the world at present. Sen became only the fifth Indian after the likes of legendary Prakash Padukone, Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal and Prakash Nath to enter the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships.

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Former India captain Virat Kohli has been one of the most consistent performers for the team with the bat in the longest format of the game over the years. Kohli recently became the 12th Indian player to complete the milestone of 100 Test matches for the country when he led the team out in the first Test against Sri Lanka at the PCA Stadium in Mohali.

One of the most decorated players in the history of the game, Kohli is regarded as one of the best batters across all formats at present. Despite not having been in the best of form over the last couple of years, Kohli has been among the runs for India across all three formats of the game and continues to achieve remarkable feats in his international career.

After an average outing in his 100th Test where Kohli failed to notch up a big score, the batting maestro will be looking to bring an end to his century drought when India lock horns with Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the two-match series in Bengaluru.

Ahead of the day-night Test, former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad has heaped praise on Kohli and backed him to play 200 Test matches for India. Gaekwad believes Kohli's spot in the Indian Test team is untouchable as he is on top of his fitness and that he won't be surprised if the batting maestro goes on to play 200 Tests for the country.

"It is a great achievement to play 100 Test matches and still keep going the way he has. The big difference is the experience he has gained by playing in 100 Test matches. As long as he is fit, nobody can touch him. He is so conscious of his fitness that I won't be surprised if he goes to 200 because of the kind of series of matches they are playing, the frequency is so high that it is a question of another seven or eight years, and he will land up close to 200. Am sure he will be fit and play for the next 10 years, the way he is going," Gaekwad told News18.

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The legendary Sachin Tendulkar is the only cricketer in the world to have played 200 Test matches. Tendulkar played 200 Tests amassing 15,921 runs - the most by any batter in the world. Sachin holds the records for both - most Test appearances and most Test runs by any player in the world. He also is the only batter with 100 Test centuries to his name.

Former India captain Virat Kohli has been one of the most consistent performers for the team with the bat in the longest format of the game over the years. Kohli recently became the 12th Indian player to complete the milestone of 100 Test matches for the country when he led the team out in the first Test against Sri Lanka at the PCA Stadium in Mohali.

Former India captain Virat Kohli has been one of the most consistent performers for the team with the bat in the longest format of the game over the years. Kohli recently became the 12th Indian player to complete the milestone of 100 Test matches for the country when he led the team out in the first Test against Sri Lanka at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. One of the most decorated players in the history of the game, Kohli is regarded as one of the best batters across all formats at present. Despite not having been in the best of form over the last couple of years, Kohli has been among the runs for India across all three formats of the game and continues to achieve remarkable feats in his international career. After an average outing in his 100th Test where Kohli failed to notch up a big score, the batting maestro will be looking to bring an end to his century drought when India lock horns with Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the two-match series in Bengaluru. Ahead of the day-night Test, former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad has heaped praise on Kohli and backed him to play 200 Test matches for India. Gaekwad believes Kohli's spot in the Indian Test team is untouchable as he is on top of his fitness and that he won't be surprised if the batting maestro goes on to play 200 Tests for the country. "It is a great achievement to play 100 Test matches and still keep going the way he has. The big difference is the experience he has gained by playing in 100 Test matches. As long as he is fit, nobody can touch him. He is so conscious of his fitness that I won't be surprised if he goes to 200 because of the kind of series of matches they are playing, the frequency is so high that it is a question of another seven or eight years, and he will land up close to 200. Am sure he will be fit and play for the next 10 years, the way he is going," Gaekwad told News18. Also Read: Virat Kohli on cusp of surpassing Waugh, Gary Sobers in elite list as India take on Sri Lanka in 2nd Test The legendary Sachin Tendulkar is the only cricketer in the world to have played 200 Test matches. Tendulkar played 200 Tests amassing 15,921 runs - the most by any batter in the world. Sachin holds the records for both - most Test appearances and most Test runs by any player in the world. He also is the only batter with 100 Test centuries to his name.

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Rohit Sharma is set to achieve a big milestone when he comes out for the coin toss in India's second and final Test versus Sri Lanka at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on March 12 (Saturday). Rohit will join Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and five other Indians in an elite list at the start of the series decider against the Islanders.

So far, eight Indians have played 400, or more, internationals. The list is spearheaded by Master Blaster Tendulkar and comprises Dhoni, current head coach Rahul Dravid, Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Yuvraj Singh and the likes. Rohit will, thus, become the 9th Indian to enter the list.

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Most matches in a career

Sachin Tendulkar - 664 (INDIA) 
MS Dhoni - 538 (ASIA/INDIA) 
Rahul Dravid - 509 (ASIA/INDIA/ICC) 
Virat Kohli - 457* (INDIA) 
Md Azharuddin - 433 (INDIA) 
Sourav Ganguly - 424 (ASIA/INDIA) 
Anil Kumble - 403 (ASIA/INDIA) 
Yuvraj Singh - 402 (ASIA/INDIA) 
Rohit Sharma - 399* (INDIA)

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For the unversed, Rohit has featured in 44 Tests, 230 ODIs and 125 T20Is for Team India. In his 45th Test, the 34-year-old will enter another elusive list in his illustrious career. Making his international debut in 2007, the right-hander's career took an emphatic turn when he was promoted as an opener in the white-ball formats. Since then, he hasn't looked behind and has also been India's best performer across formats in the last few years (also turning things around in style in the red-ball format since late 2019).&nbsp;

Coming back to the India-SL series, Rohit &amp; Co. won the first Test by an innings and 222 runs. They will aim for a clean sweep in the second and final Test, which will be a pink-ball contest in Bengaluru.

Rohit Sharma is set to achieve a big milestone when he comes out for the coin toss in India's second and final Test versus Sri Lanka at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on March 12 (Saturday).

Rohit Sharma is set to achieve a big milestone when he comes out for the coin toss in India's second and final Test versus Sri Lanka at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on March 12 (Saturday). Rohit will join Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and five other Indians in an elite list at the start of the series decider against the Islanders. So far, eight Indians have played 400, or more, internationals. The list is spearheaded by Master Blaster Tendulkar and comprises Dhoni, current head coach Rahul Dravid, Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Yuvraj Singh and the likes. Rohit will, thus, become the 9th Indian to enter the list. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli on cusp of surpassing Mark Waugh, Gary Sobers in elite list as India take on Sri Lanka in 2nd Test Most matches in a career Sachin Tendulkar - 664 (INDIA) MS Dhoni - 538 (ASIA/INDIA) Rahul Dravid - 509 (ASIA/INDIA/ICC) Virat Kohli - 457* (INDIA) Md Azharuddin - 433 (INDIA) Sourav Ganguly - 424 (ASIA/INDIA) Anil Kumble - 403 (ASIA/INDIA) Yuvraj Singh - 402 (ASIA/INDIA) Rohit Sharma - 399* (INDIA) ALSO READ | THROWBACK: When Dravid proved Arun Lal's prediction wrong by hitting a huge six in Indo-Pak Test - WATCH For the unversed, Rohit has featured in 44 Tests, 230 ODIs and 125 T20Is for Team India. In his 45th Test, the 34-year-old will enter another elusive list in his illustrious career. Making his international debut in 2007, the right-hander's career took an emphatic turn when he was promoted as an opener in the white-ball formats. Since then, he hasn't looked behind and has also been India's best performer across formats in the last few years (also turning things around in style in the red-ball format since late 2019). Coming back to the India-SL series, Rohit & Co. won the first Test by an innings and 222 runs. They will aim for a clean sweep in the second and final Test, which will be a pink-ball contest in Bengaluru.

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Shane Warne's death has left a huge void in the cricketing fraternity. The 52-year-old former Aussie spin wizard breathed his last on Friday evening (March 04) as he passed away due to a heart attack in Thailand. After his shocking demise, the members of the cricketing fraternity have shared stories of Warne from both on and off the field.

During his illustrious 15-year-long international career for Australia, Warne made a huge mark with his leg spin. As a result, he ended with 708 Test and 293 ODI wickets (1,001 scalps overall). He had some fierce rivalry with many greats of the gentlemen's game, including Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. The two faced each other in 29 matches at the international level where their face-off was riveting, say the least. Warne dismissed Tendulkar on four occasions whereas the latter also smacked him all around the park during many of his memorable knocks versus Australia.

Nonetheless, Warne and Tendulkar shared a great camaraderie off the 22-yard cricket strip. In the Amazon Prime Video documentary 'Shane', Warne revealed that he got along really well with him and they were great mates.&nbsp;

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In the documentary, Warne had revealed,&nbsp;"I went to his place (in Mumbai)…I thought I will go for dinner and then go back to the hotel. I took a bite of the chicken to start with and nearly blew my head off. I kept cutting it up and moving it to the side. I had too much respect for him and for his family."

Recalling the same incident, Tendulkar shared, "We were in Mumbai and I said why don’t you come home for a meal. I said, 'Do you like Indian food?' He said I love it and he said however you guys cook at home."

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He further added, "While I am busy serving others, Shane is putting his food onto his plate and that’s when I realised Shane can not handle spicy food. "He didn’t want to hurt me, but he kept nudging my manager and saying ‘help me’. By the end of that evening, Shane had gone into the kitchen and was making sausages and beans and mashed potatoes – he ended up eating that at my place."

After hearing the news of Warne's death, Tendulkar had tweeted saying, "Shocked, stunned &amp; miserable. Will miss you Warnie. There was never a dull moment with you around, on or off the field. Will always treasure our on field duels &amp; off field banter. You always had a special place for India &amp; Indians had a special place for you. Gone too young!"

Warne signed off from international cricket with second-most Test scalps (708), a hat-trick in the purest format, ODI World Cup medal and also the Player-of-the-Match in the 1999 edition's finale.

Shane Warne's death has left a huge void in the cricketing fraternity. The 52-year-old former Aussie spin wizard breathed his last on Friday evening (March 04) as he passed away due to a heart attack in Thailand.

Shane Warne's death has left a huge void in the cricketing fraternity. The 52-year-old former Aussie spin wizard breathed his last on Friday evening (March 04) as he passed away due to a heart attack in Thailand. After his shocking demise, the members of the cricketing fraternity have shared stories of Warne from both on and off the field. During his illustrious 15-year-long international career for Australia, Warne made a huge mark with his leg spin. As a result, he ended with 708 Test and 293 ODI wickets (1,001 scalps overall). He had some fierce rivalry with many greats of the gentlemen's game, including Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. The two faced each other in 29 matches at the international level where their face-off was riveting, say the least. Warne dismissed Tendulkar on four occasions whereas the latter also smacked him all around the park during many of his memorable knocks versus Australia. Nonetheless, Warne and Tendulkar shared a great camaraderie off the 22-yard cricket strip. In the Amazon Prime Video documentary 'Shane', Warne revealed that he got along really well with him and they were great mates. ALSO READ | I would say just how much I love him: Ricky Ponting breaks down as he recalls late Shane Warne In the documentary, Warne had revealed, "I went to his place (in Mumbai)…I thought I will go for dinner and then go back to the hotel. I took a bite of the chicken to start with and nearly blew my head off. I kept cutting it up and moving it to the side. I had too much respect for him and for his family." Recalling the same incident, Tendulkar shared, "We were in Mumbai and I said why don’t you come home for a meal. I said, 'Do you like Indian food?' He said I love it and he said however you guys cook at home." ALSO READ | Sunil Gavaskar regrets making controversial remarks on Shane Warne, says 'it wasn't right time' He further added, "While I am busy serving others, Shane is putting his food onto his plate and that’s when I realised Shane can not handle spicy food. "He didn’t want to hurt me, but he kept nudging my manager and saying ‘help me’. By the end of that evening, Shane had gone into the kitchen and was making sausages and beans and mashed potatoes – he ended up eating that at my place." After hearing the news of Warne's death, Tendulkar had tweeted saying, "Shocked, stunned & miserable. Will miss you Warnie. There was never a dull moment with you around, on or off the field. Will always treasure our on field duels & off field banter. You always had a special place for India & Indians had a special place for you. Gone too young!" Warne signed off from international cricket with second-most Test scalps (708), a hat-trick in the purest format, ODI World Cup medal and also the Player-of-the-Match in the 1999 edition's finale.

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India's ODI skipper Mithali Raj on Sunday became the third cricketer (men's and women's) to play in six ODI World Cups.

She achieved the feat when India took the field against Pakistan in the ongoing Women's World Cup here in Mount Maunganui.

Mithali is the third cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar and Javed Miandad to play in six ODI World Cups.

With this, she has also become the first women's cricketer to play in six ODI World Cups.

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Mithali had made her World Cup debut in 2000.

In the ongoing match between India and Pakistan, the former won the toss and opted to bat first.

Heading into the World Cup, India won both its warm-up games against South Africa and West Indies.

India's ODI skipper Mithali Raj on Sunday became the third cricketer (men's and women's) to play in six ODI World Cups. She achieved the feat when India took the field against Pakistan in the ongoing Women's World Cup here in Mount Maunganui.

India's ODI skipper Mithali Raj on Sunday became the third cricketer (men's and women's) to play in six ODI World Cups. She achieved the feat when India took the field against Pakistan in the ongoing Women's World Cup here in Mount Maunganui. Mithali is the third cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar and Javed Miandad to play in six ODI World Cups. With this, she has also become the first women's cricketer to play in six ODI World Cups. ALSO READ: Happy we won against Pakistan, but lot of things to work on: India skipper Mithali Raj Mithali had made her World Cup debut in 2000. In the ongoing match between India and Pakistan, the former won the toss and opted to bat first. Heading into the World Cup, India won both its warm-up games against South Africa and West Indies.

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Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Team India for their 'brilliant win'&nbsp;over Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Women's 50-over World Cup here at the Bay Oval on Sunday.

Fighting knocks of Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar were backed up by all-round bowling performance as India defeated Pakistan by 107 runs in the fourth game of the ongoing ICC Women's 50-over World Cup.

"Brilliant win for #TeamIndia! The partnership between Sneh and Pooja got us back in the game when we were 114/6. The best thing the two did was to rotate strike smartly and convert 2s into 3s and didn't miss out on putting loose deliveries away. Their mindset helped us win," tweeted Sachin.

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Meanwhile, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur also took to his Twitter and wrote, "#TeamIndia WIN !!! Superb performance &amp; spectacular start to the World Cup! Congratulations Team, well done!"

Former India batter Virender Sehwag also congratulated Indian girls for their 'spectacular performance'&nbsp;against Pakistan.

"What a spectacular performance by the Indian girls against Pakistan. That was a thrashing and in grand style. Pooja Vastrakar with a valiant innings, the ever so reliable Sneh Rana's great all-round show &amp; Rajeshwari Gayakwad outstanding with the ball. Chak de India," tweeted Sehwag.

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Earlier, Pooja Vastrakar (67), Smriti Mandhana (52) and Sneh Rana (53*) were the standout performers as India posted 244/7.

Vastrakar and Rana formed a 122-run stand for the seventh wicket. In the final five overs, India scored more runs to take the total past the 240-run mark.

India will next lock horns against New Zealand in the tournament on Thursday.

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Team India for their 'brilliant win' over Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Women's 50-over World Cup here at the Bay Oval on Sunday.

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Team India for their 'brilliant win' over Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Women's 50-over World Cup here at the Bay Oval on Sunday. Fighting knocks of Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar were backed up by all-round bowling performance as India defeated Pakistan by 107 runs in the fourth game of the ongoing ICC Women's 50-over World Cup. "Brilliant win for #TeamIndia! The partnership between Sneh and Pooja got us back in the game when we were 114/6. The best thing the two did was to rotate strike smartly and convert 2s into 3s and didn't miss out on putting loose deliveries away. Their mindset helped us win," tweeted Sachin. ALSO READ: Happy we won against Pakistan, but lot of things to work on: India skipper Mithali Raj Meanwhile, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur also took to his Twitter and wrote, "#TeamIndia WIN !!! Superb performance & spectacular start to the World Cup! Congratulations Team, well done!" Former India batter Virender Sehwag also congratulated Indian girls for their 'spectacular performance' against Pakistan. "What a spectacular performance by the Indian girls against Pakistan. That was a thrashing and in grand style. Pooja Vastrakar with a valiant innings, the ever so reliable Sneh Rana's great all-round show & Rajeshwari Gayakwad outstanding with the ball. Chak de India," tweeted Sehwag. ALSO READ: India thrash Pakistan by 107 runs as Mithali Raj & Co. begin Women's World Cup 2022 campaign with a win Earlier, Pooja Vastrakar (67), Smriti Mandhana (52) and Sneh Rana (53*) were the standout performers as India posted 244/7. Vastrakar and Rana formed a 122-run stand for the seventh wicket. In the final five overs, India scored more runs to take the total past the 240-run mark. India will next lock horns against New Zealand in the tournament on Thursday.

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Rohit Sharma started his Test captaincy tenure as India locked horns with Sri Lanka in the two-match series opener at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Friday (March 04). The 34-year-old was appointed as the full-time Indian skipper after the national selectors named him as Virat Kohli's successor in whites last month.&nbsp;

With the commencement of his Test captaincy tenure, Rohit became the 35th Indian cricketer to lead the men's side in the purest format. He joined the elite list of legendary captains -- comprising Kohli, MS Dhoni, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Md Azharuddin, Ajit Wadekar, MK Pataudi, Sunil Gavaskar, etc. -- with his Test captaincy debut.

Talking about the same at the coin toss, Rohit said, "It is a huge honour to be captaining India and be part of the list. It is something I never dreamt of." Hitman won the toss in his historic Test match as India opted to bat first versus the Dimuth Karunaratne-led Islanders.

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After a good start, Rohit fell for 29 on Day 1 of the series opener in Mohali. His opening partner Mayank Agarwal (33) also followed suit soon after his dismissal as India have crossed the 250-run mark with the loss of five wickets and will look to take the score past the 350-run mark.

The first Test is also Kohli's 100th appearance in whites. On his special Test, the 33-year-old returned for a 76-ball 45 and also completed 8,000 runs in the format; sixth Indian to do so.

Rohit Sharma started his Test captaincy tenure as India locked horns with Sri Lanka in the two-match series opener at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Friday (March 04).

Rohit Sharma started his Test captaincy tenure as India locked horns with Sri Lanka in the two-match series opener at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Friday (March 04). The 34-year-old was appointed as the full-time Indian skipper after the national selectors named him as Virat Kohli's successor in whites last month. With the commencement of his Test captaincy tenure, Rohit became the 35th Indian cricketer to lead the men's side in the purest format. He joined the elite list of legendary captains -- comprising Kohli, MS Dhoni, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Md Azharuddin, Ajit Wadekar, MK Pataudi, Sunil Gavaskar, etc. -- with his Test captaincy debut. Talking about the same at the coin toss, Rohit said, "It is a huge honour to be captaining India and be part of the list. It is something I never dreamt of." Hitman won the toss in his historic Test match as India opted to bat first versus the Dimuth Karunaratne-led Islanders. ALSO READ | Kohli adds another feather in illustrious hat during 100th Test, becomes 6th Indian to enter 8,000-run club After a good start, Rohit fell for 29 on Day 1 of the series opener in Mohali. His opening partner Mayank Agarwal (33) also followed suit soon after his dismissal as India have crossed the 250-run mark with the loss of five wickets and will look to take the score past the 350-run mark. The first Test is also Kohli's 100th appearance in whites. On his special Test, the 33-year-old returned for a 76-ball 45 and also completed 8,000 runs in the format; sixth Indian to do so.

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Virat Kohli, on Friday (March 04), became the 12th Indian to enter the 100-Test club when Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. locked horns with Sri Lanka in the two-match series opener, in Mohali. Coming out to bat at No. 4, Kohli made his 100th Test more special by becoming the sixth Indian to enter the 8,000-run club in the purest format of the game (32nd overall).

The 33-year-old former captain Kohli&nbsp;joined the likes of&nbsp;Sachin Tendulkar&nbsp;(15921),&nbsp;Rahul Dravid&nbsp;(13265), Sunil Gavaskar (10122), VVS Laxman (8781) and Virender Sehwag (8503) in the elite list. Moreover, he is also the fifth-fastest to the milestone among Indian batsmen.

Fastest Indian players to 8000 Test runs - by innings: 

154 - Sachin Tendulkar

158 - Rahul Dravid

160 - Virender Sehwag

166 - Sunil Gavaskar

169 - Virat Kohli*

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Kohli came out to bat when India were 80-2, after opting to bat first, and stitched a handy 90-run partnership for the third wicket with Hanuma Vihari (58). Eventually, the right-hander fell for 45 and once again failed to end his century-drought at the highest level (since late 2019).&nbsp;

Before the start of the&nbsp;Test series opener, head coach Rahul Dravid felicitated Kohli ahead of his 100th Test appearance in Mohali. In a video shared by BCCI, Dravid told, "When you started out as a kid you must have wanted to play one Test for India, you stand here on the cusp of your 100th. It’s a testament to everything that is great in our sport... sweat, discipline, courage, skill, determination, desire, focus, you had it all. You had a great journey. You can be very proud of not only playing the 100th Test match but also for the great journey that you have navigated through."

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“Congratulations to you and your family on this fantastic achievement. It is well deserved, it is well earned… hopefully it is just the start of many more bigger things to come and as we say in the dressing room, ‘double it up’," he added.

Virat Kohli, on Friday (March 04), became the 12th Indian to enter the 100-Test club when Rohit Sharma & Co. locked horns with Sri Lanka in the two-match series opener, in Mohali.

Virat Kohli, on Friday (March 04), became the 12th Indian to enter the 100-Test club when Rohit Sharma & Co. locked horns with Sri Lanka in the two-match series opener, in Mohali. Coming out to bat at No. 4, Kohli made his 100th Test more special by becoming the sixth Indian to enter the 8,000-run club in the purest format of the game (32nd overall). The 33-year-old former captain Kohli joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar (15921), Rahul Dravid (13265), Sunil Gavaskar (10122), VVS Laxman (8781) and Virender Sehwag (8503) in the elite list. Moreover, he is also the fifth-fastest to the milestone among Indian batsmen. Fastest Indian players to 8000 Test runs - by innings: 154 - Sachin Tendulkar 158 - Rahul Dravid 160 - Virender Sehwag 166 - Sunil Gavaskar 169 - Virat Kohli* ALSO READ | Virat Kohli's 100th Test: Rahul Dravid felicitates ex-captain ahead of series opener vs Sri Lanka - WATCH Kohli came out to bat when India were 80-2, after opting to bat first, and stitched a handy 90-run partnership for the third wicket with Hanuma Vihari (58). Eventually, the right-hander fell for 45 and once again failed to end his century-drought at the highest level (since late 2019). Before the start of the Test series opener, head coach Rahul Dravid felicitated Kohli ahead of his 100th Test appearance in Mohali. In a video shared by BCCI, Dravid told, "When you started out as a kid you must have wanted to play one Test for India, you stand here on the cusp of your 100th. It’s a testament to everything that is great in our sport... sweat, discipline, courage, skill, determination, desire, focus, you had it all. You had a great journey. You can be very proud of not only playing the 100th Test match but also for the great journey that you have navigated through." ALSO READ | Gavaskar lauds Virat Kohli for entering 100-Test club, compares him with Pakistan's iconic player - WATCH “Congratulations to you and your family on this fantastic achievement. It is well deserved, it is well earned… hopefully it is just the start of many more bigger things to come and as we say in the dressing room, ‘double it up’," he added.

Kohli adds another feather in illustrious hat during 100th Test, becomes 6th Indian to enter 8,000-run club

Virat Kohli set to play 100th Test: Reliving former Indian captain's impressive run in whites

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has lauded Virat Kohli as the former captain is set to play his 100th Test during the forthcoming India-Sri Lanka series opener in Mohali, which gets underway on&nbsp;March 4 (Friday). Ahead of the Test series, which also marks the captaincy debut of Rohit Sharma in whites, Ganguly heaped praise on Kohli.&nbsp;

“To begin with, you need to be a very good player to get there,” Ganguly said while on a holiday with his family in London. “Very few people in Indian cricket have played 100 Test matches. It’s a fantastic landmark. Virat is a great player and deserves every bit of it.”

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The former Indian captain Ganguly asserted, “I haven’t played with him. But I have always followed his game. Having been involved in different capacities, I have always tracked his cricket. I have seen his career from when it started and how it took a different turn after a few years and it has now gone to greatness."

Kohli has often been compared with Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Having played along with Tendulkar, Ganguly brushed aside all comparisons and said, "Expectations will always be there when you play at this level. I don’t compare different generations. But whatever number he has batted, whether it is No.4 in Test matches or No.3 in limited-overs cricket, he has batted marvelously."

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He added, "His technique, his positivity, his footwork, his balance…I like all of that. Above all, the way Virat changed his game after 2014 in England when he was struggling. I saw that Test series because I was working as a commentator there. And he had a remarkable five years after that. That’s what normally happens. I saw that with Rahul Dravid between 2002 to 2005. You see great players having these phases where they are at their peak. Sachin had many.”

Interestingly, Kohli's 100th Test will also be his first as a player after seven long years of his captaincy tenure in whites. In this regard, Ganguly said, "It does require some adjustments. But I don’t think it’s very difficult. He will come back and get hundreds. I know about all this talk, with him not getting a hundred for over two years. But he is too good a player to consistently go through this. He will get past this phase too. He knows how to get hundreds otherwise he would not have got 70 of them. As a former player, I know he will start scoring them again. He has enormous ability, so it’s a matter of time."

Kohli will become the 12th Indian to enter the 100-Test club. He will, thus, join the likes of&nbsp;Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ishant Sharma, Dilip Vengsarkar and Anil Kumble.&nbsp;

India will, thus, look to give Kohli a perfect present on his landmark Test with a thumping win in the series opener versus the Islanders. The second and final Test will be held in Bengaluru, from March 12-16.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has lauded Virat Kohli as the former captain is set to play his 100th Test during the forthcoming India-Sri Lanka series opener in Mohali, which gets underway on March 4 (Friday).

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has lauded Virat Kohli as the former captain is set to play his 100th Test during the forthcoming India-Sri Lanka series opener in Mohali, which gets underway on March 4 (Friday). Ahead of the Test series, which also marks the captaincy debut of Rohit Sharma in whites, Ganguly heaped praise on Kohli. “To begin with, you need to be a very good player to get there,” Ganguly said while on a holiday with his family in London. “Very few people in Indian cricket have played 100 Test matches. It’s a fantastic landmark. Virat is a great player and deserves every bit of it.” ALSO READ | Virat Kohli on cusp of joining Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid & Co. in elite list in historic 100th Test The former Indian captain Ganguly asserted, “I haven’t played with him. But I have always followed his game. Having been involved in different capacities, I have always tracked his cricket. I have seen his career from when it started and how it took a different turn after a few years and it has now gone to greatness." Kohli has often been compared with Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Having played along with Tendulkar, Ganguly brushed aside all comparisons and said, "Expectations will always be there when you play at this level. I don’t compare different generations. But whatever number he has batted, whether it is No.4 in Test matches or No.3 in limited-overs cricket, he has batted marvelously." ALSO READ | Virat Kohli showed no signs of captaincy burden when he was Team India skipper: Sunil Gavaskar He added, "His technique, his positivity, his footwork, his balance…I like all of that. Above all, the way Virat changed his game after 2014 in England when he was struggling. I saw that Test series because I was working as a commentator there. And he had a remarkable five years after that. That’s what normally happens. I saw that with Rahul Dravid between 2002 to 2005. You see great players having these phases where they are at their peak. Sachin had many.” Interestingly, Kohli's 100th Test will also be his first as a player after seven long years of his captaincy tenure in whites. In this regard, Ganguly said, "It does require some adjustments. But I don’t think it’s very difficult. He will come back and get hundreds. I know about all this talk, with him not getting a hundred for over two years. But he is too good a player to consistently go through this. He will get past this phase too. He knows how to get hundreds otherwise he would not have got 70 of them. As a former player, I know he will start scoring them again. He has enormous ability, so it’s a matter of time." Kohli will become the 12th Indian to enter the 100-Test club. He will, thus, join the likes of Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ishant Sharma, Dilip Vengsarkar and Anil Kumble. India will, thus, look to give Kohli a perfect present on his landmark Test with a thumping win in the series opener versus the Islanders. The second and final Test will be held in Bengaluru, from March 12-16.

Sourav Ganguly lauds Virat Kohli as former captain set to play 100th Test during SL series opener

Virat Kohli is set to play his 100th Test when India lock horns with the Dimuth Karunaratne-led Sri Lanka, which gets underway on March 04 (Friday) in Mohali. Ahead of the historic Test for the former captain, Kohli is set to enter an elite batting list.&nbsp;

If Kohli scores 38, or more, runs in the first Test, the 33-year-old will join an elite&nbsp;list of batters to have scaled the 8,000-run mark in Test cricket. Among Indians, he will join the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag (32nd overall). In addition, he will be the fifth-fastest Indian to enter the 8,000-run club after Tendulkar (154 innings), Dravid (158 innings), Sehwag (160 innings), and Gavaskar (166 innings).&nbsp;

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Kohli is also set to be the 12th Indian to enter the 100-Test club, a list comprising the likes of Tendulkar, Dravid, Gavaskar, Laxman, Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ishant Sharma, Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh. So far, Kohli has amassed 7,962 runs in 99 Tests at an average of&nbsp;50.39 along with 27 hundreds and 28 fifties.&nbsp;

In his landmark Test, Kohli will be eager to break his two-year-long century-drought at the international level. His last ton came during the India-Bangladesh home Tests. On the other hand, he was in rollicking form when India last hosted Sri Lanka in three Tests on home soil, in late 2017. Back then, he amassed&nbsp;over 600 runs with two double centuries.

Will Kohli get back to his usual best in the upcoming SL series? Only time will tell...

Virat Kohli is set to play his 100th Test when India lock horns with the Dimuth Karunaratne-led Sri Lanka, which gets underway on March 04 (Friday) in Mohali. Ahead of the historic Test for the former captain, Kohli is set to enter an elite batting list.

Virat Kohli is set to play his 100th Test when India lock horns with the Dimuth Karunaratne-led Sri Lanka, which gets underway on March 04 (Friday) in Mohali. Ahead of the historic Test for the former captain, Kohli is set to enter an elite batting list. If Kohli scores 38, or more, runs in the first Test, the 33-year-old will join an elite list of batters to have scaled the 8,000-run mark in Test cricket. Among Indians, he will join the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag (32nd overall). In addition, he will be the fifth-fastest Indian to enter the 8,000-run club after Tendulkar (154 innings), Dravid (158 innings), Sehwag (160 innings), and Gavaskar (166 innings). ALSO READ | After intense criticism, BCCI allows 50 percent crowd for Virat Kohli's 100th Test for India Kohli is also set to be the 12th Indian to enter the 100-Test club, a list comprising the likes of Tendulkar, Dravid, Gavaskar, Laxman, Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ishant Sharma, Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh. So far, Kohli has amassed 7,962 runs in 99 Tests at an average of 50.39 along with 27 hundreds and 28 fifties. In his landmark Test, Kohli will be eager to break his two-year-long century-drought at the international level. His last ton came during the India-Bangladesh home Tests. On the other hand, he was in rollicking form when India last hosted Sri Lanka in three Tests on home soil, in late 2017. Back then, he amassed over 600 runs with two double centuries. Will Kohli get back to his usual best in the upcoming SL series? Only time will tell...

Virat Kohli on cusp of joining Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid & Co. in elite list in historic 100th Test

Virat Kohli had become a household name after&nbsp;India embarked upon a new era following their triumph&nbsp;in the 2011 ODI World Cup. The Indian batter had jumped up the ranks and became the mainstay of Indian batting post the retirements of stalwarts such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, etc.

However, Kohli endured a horrible Test series in England; his first-ever outing in whites in the country. In India's five-match Test series versus hosts England, Kohli returned with 134 runs in 10 innings at a dismal average of 13.40. Following the series, a lot of questions were raised on the Indian superstar's credentials against incoming deliveries as he repeatedly fell prey to James Anderson &amp; Co.

After the series, Kohli met Master Blaster Tendulkar and reworked&nbsp;his batting style. Recently, Tendulkar revealed how he came to a struggling Kohli's rescue.&nbsp;

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"Virat is a good friend. So pleased to see how his career has shaped in the last decade. When I started, I was part of the team at that time and I could see that fire and hunger in him. And from thereon, how he has worked hard on his game and how he has changed his lifestyle to achieve what he has been able to… has been remarkable," Tendulkar told Graham Bensinger.

He recalled, "Virat has been tremendous. He has done tremendously well and there is so much to happen in his career from here on. We all at some stage in our career, need heroes and the players who have that impact on their generation, motivate so many guys."

"In 2014, I remember meeting him and we discussed a couple of things where I felt he could get better. I have always believed in helping players and sharing my knowledge, whatever inputs I have… I've always been open to that. Virat contacted me and he wanted me to spend some time with him which I did. And like I said, that each generation looks up to their hero. That's how you set your dreams and set your targets. Then you start chasing them," added Tendulkar.

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Following his chat with Tendulkar, Kohli was on a run-scoring spree as he slammed three centuries in India's tour of Australia, in 2014-15. On his second Test series&nbsp;in England, Kohli silenced his critics in style by scoring 593 runs at 59.3 with two impressive hundreds and equal number of fifties.

At present, Kohli has been given a bio-bubble break and will skip the Sri Lanka T20Is. He will return for the home Test series versus the Islanders, starting on March 4.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli had become a household name after India embarked upon a new era following their triumph in the 2011 ODI World Cup. The Indian batter had jumped up the ranks and became the mainstay of Indian batting post the retirements of stalwarts such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, etc.

Virat Kohli had become a household name after India embarked upon a new era following their triumph in the 2011 ODI World Cup. The Indian batter had jumped up the ranks and became the mainstay of Indian batting post the retirements of stalwarts such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, etc. However, Kohli endured a horrible Test series in England; his first-ever outing in whites in the country. In India's five-match Test series versus hosts England, Kohli returned with 134 runs in 10 innings at a dismal average of 13.40. Following the series, a lot of questions were raised on the Indian superstar's credentials against incoming deliveries as he repeatedly fell prey to James Anderson & Co. After the series, Kohli met Master Blaster Tendulkar and reworked his batting style. Recently, Tendulkar revealed how he came to a struggling Kohli's rescue. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni has got ice running through his veins, Virat Kohli is a superhuman: Shane Watson "Virat is a good friend. So pleased to see how his career has shaped in the last decade. When I started, I was part of the team at that time and I could see that fire and hunger in him. And from thereon, how he has worked hard on his game and how he has changed his lifestyle to achieve what he has been able to… has been remarkable," Tendulkar told Graham Bensinger. He recalled, "Virat has been tremendous. He has done tremendously well and there is so much to happen in his career from here on. We all at some stage in our career, need heroes and the players who have that impact on their generation, motivate so many guys." "In 2014, I remember meeting him and we discussed a couple of things where I felt he could get better. I have always believed in helping players and sharing my knowledge, whatever inputs I have… I've always been open to that. Virat contacted me and he wanted me to spend some time with him which I did. And like I said, that each generation looks up to their hero. That's how you set your dreams and set your targets. Then you start chasing them," added Tendulkar. ALSO READ | This is your property: Heartwarming! Tendulkar reveals why he returned Virat Kohli's retirement gift Following his chat with Tendulkar, Kohli was on a run-scoring spree as he slammed three centuries in India's tour of Australia, in 2014-15. On his second Test series in England, Kohli silenced his critics in style by scoring 593 runs at 59.3 with two impressive hundreds and equal number of fifties. At present, Kohli has been given a bio-bubble break and will skip the Sri Lanka T20Is. He will return for the home Test series versus the Islanders, starting on March 4.

'He wanted me to...:' Sachin Tendulkar reveals how he came to a struggling Virat Kohli's aid in 2014

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday congratulated Bihar batter Sakibul Gani for a "solid performance" in his debut Ranji Trophy match.

Sakibul Gani scripted history on Friday as he became the first player to score a triple-century on a first-class debut.

The batter achieved the feat in the ongoing Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Mizoram here at Jadavpur University Campus 2nd Ground, Kolkata.

Tendulkar praised Sakibul Gani for smashing the triple hundred in his debut Ranji Trophy match.

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"Congratulations to Sakibul Gani for a solid performance in his debut Ranji Trophy match. Keep it up," Tendulkar tweeted.

The batter scored 341 runs off just 405 balls with the help of 56 fours and 2 sixes.

He maintained a strike rate of 84.20. On Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy on Thursday, Ajinkya Rahane scored a century for Mumbai in the match against Saurashtra.

Delhi batter Yash Dhull also registered a ton on his first-class debut against Tamil Nadu in Guwahati.

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The Ranji Trophy would be held in two phases and now it has been confirmed that the pre-Indian Premier League (IPL) phase would run from February 10 to March 15. The post-IPL-phase would run from May 30 to June 26.

The Ranji Trophy this season would see 64 matches being played across 62 days.

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday congratulated Bihar batter Sakibul Gani for a "solid performance" in his debut Ranji Trophy match. Sakibul Gani scripted history on Friday as he became the first player to score a triple-century on a first-class debut.

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday congratulated Bihar batter Sakibul Gani for a "solid performance" in his debut Ranji Trophy match. Sakibul Gani scripted history on Friday as he became the first player to score a triple-century on a first-class debut. The batter achieved the feat in the ongoing Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Mizoram here at Jadavpur University Campus 2nd Ground, Kolkata. Tendulkar praised Sakibul Gani for smashing the triple hundred in his debut Ranji Trophy match. ALSO READ: Rohit Sharma named Test captain as BCCI announces squad for Sri Lanka series; Pujara, Rahane dropped "Congratulations to Sakibul Gani for a solid performance in his debut Ranji Trophy match. Keep it up," Tendulkar tweeted. The batter scored 341 runs off just 405 balls with the help of 56 fours and 2 sixes. He maintained a strike rate of 84.20. On Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy on Thursday, Ajinkya Rahane scored a century for Mumbai in the match against Saurashtra. Delhi batter Yash Dhull also registered a ton on his first-class debut against Tamil Nadu in Guwahati. ALSO READ: 2nd T20I: Rohit Sharma loses his cool as pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar drops a catch - WATCH The Ranji Trophy would be held in two phases and now it has been confirmed that the pre-Indian Premier League (IPL) phase would run from February 10 to March 15. The post-IPL-phase would run from May 30 to June 26. The Ranji Trophy this season would see 64 matches being played across 62 days.

Sachin Tendulkar lauds Bihar's Ranji Trophy star Sakibul Gani for record-breaking triple ton on debut

Football fans are blessed to see two of the greatest-of-all-time Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominate the modern era. However, many a time the question of who is the best among the two has often cropped up. Even celebrities, from various fields, have been asked to pick one between Ronaldo and Messi.

Sachin, in an interview with Graham Bensinger, picked Messi as his choice when he was asked about it during the chat. The cricketing legend&nbsp;responded saying:&nbsp;"Messi is more of my type". Here's the video:

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Sometime back, India's former captain Virat Kohli was also asked the same question, i.e. to choose one between Ronaldo and Messi. To this, Kohli had chosen the Portugal captain and Manchester United striker Ronaldo as his choice.

Tough question. But I would say Cristiano is the most complete player that I have seen. Whether it's the left foot, right foot, speed or dribbling skills, he's amazing. I have not seen a better goalscorer," Kohli was quoted as saying by Times of India.

"He revolutionised the sport and everyone followed him. His place is special, but if I had to take only one in my team who will give energy and intensity, it's Cristiano.

"[...] Messi is a freak, absolute natural talent, and his ability is second to none. For me, what stands out is the ability or the will to put in the effort in every single minute of the game. Ronaldo's drive separates him from everyone else. Playing at the top level, everyone has talent, but I don't think anyone has the will that he has."

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At present, Ronaldo is involved in the English Premier League (EPL) with the Red Devils. On the other hand, his arch-rival Messi-starrer Paris-Saint Germain beat Real Madrid in the first leg of the of the Round of 16 match in the UEA Champions League, on Wednesday (February 16).

Football fans are blessed to see two of the greatest-of-all-time Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominate the modern era. However, many a time the question of who is the best among the two has often cropped up.

Football fans are blessed to see two of the greatest-of-all-time Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominate the modern era. However, many a time the question of who is the best among the two has often cropped up. Even celebrities, from various fields, have been asked to pick one between Ronaldo and Messi. Sachin, in an interview with Graham Bensinger, picked Messi as his choice when he was asked about it during the chat. The cricketing legend responded saying: "Messi is more of my type". Here's the video: ALSO READ | From Cristiano Ronaldo to Virat Kohli: Top 5 sporting stars with STAGGERING number of Instagram followers Sometime back, India's former captain Virat Kohli was also asked the same question, i.e. to choose one between Ronaldo and Messi. To this, Kohli had chosen the Portugal captain and Manchester United striker Ronaldo as his choice. Tough question. But I would say Cristiano is the most complete player that I have seen. Whether it's the left foot, right foot, speed or dribbling skills, he's amazing. I have not seen a better goalscorer," Kohli was quoted as saying by Times of India. "He revolutionised the sport and everyone followed him. His place is special, but if I had to take only one in my team who will give energy and intensity, it's Cristiano. "[...] Messi is a freak, absolute natural talent, and his ability is second to none. For me, what stands out is the ability or the will to put in the effort in every single minute of the game. Ronaldo's drive separates him from everyone else. Playing at the top level, everyone has talent, but I don't think anyone has the will that he has." ALSO READ | This is your property: Heartwarming! Tendulkar reveals why he returned Virat Kohli's retirement gift At present, Ronaldo is involved in the English Premier League (EPL) with the Red Devils. On the other hand, his arch-rival Messi-starrer Paris-Saint Germain beat Real Madrid in the first leg of the of the Round of 16 match in the UEA Champions League, on Wednesday (February 16).

Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Sachin Tendulkar answers the BIG question

Sachin Tendulkar remains a big name in world cricket. Having represented Team India for 24 years, the Master Blaster signed off as the most successful batsman at the international level, with 100 centuries and being a part of the MS Dhoni-led Indian team's victorious run in the 2011 ODI World Cup.

During his last international game -- i.e. a Test match versus West Indies at his home ground Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai -- Tendulkar received a special gift from Virat Kohli. On the occasion of Tendulkar's retirement, Kohli gifted the iconic batter a prized asset that he possessed. It was a sacred thread given to Kohli by his late father, Prem Kohli.

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Recalling the occasion of his final match as an international cricketer, Tendulkar revealed the whole story and shared why he returned Kohli's retirement gift. He said: “I was sitting in one corner alone with a towel on my head and wiping tears and I was really emotional. And at that time, Virat had come to me and Virat gave me the sacred thread that his father had given him…

“And I kept that for a while and then returned that to him again. I said, ‘This is priceless and this has to stay with you and no one else. This is your property. And you should have it till your last breath.’ And I gave it back to him. So that was an emotional moment, something which will be always there in my memory, forever. “

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During the conversation, Master Blaster also revealed that he was unaware of his earnings as an India cricketer. “It was more about the number of runs that I scored, not how big my bank account was - didn't matter. For me, when I started at that time in 1989 till the end of my career, I did not know how much I was getting paid to play for India, because I never looked at it that way,” he pointed out.

Tendulkar retired from the highest level with over 34,000 runs and 100 centuries under his belt. He remains an all-time great courtesy his 24-year-long career, spanning from 1989-2013.

Sachin Tendulkar remains a big name in world cricket. Having represented Team India for 24 years, the Master Blaster signed off as the most successful batsman at the international level, with 100 centuries and being a part of the MS Dhoni-led Indian team's victorious run in the 2011 ODI World Cup.

Sachin Tendulkar remains a big name in world cricket. Having represented Team India for 24 years, the Master Blaster signed off as the most successful batsman at the international level, with 100 centuries and being a part of the MS Dhoni-led Indian team's victorious run in the 2011 ODI World Cup. During his last international game -- i.e. a Test match versus West Indies at his home ground Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai -- Tendulkar received a special gift from Virat Kohli. On the occasion of Tendulkar's retirement, Kohli gifted the iconic batter a prized asset that he possessed. It was a sacred thread given to Kohli by his late father, Prem Kohli. ALSO READ | He deserves every penny earned at IPL mega auction: Sunil Gavaskar lavishes huge praise on Indian star Recalling the occasion of his final match as an international cricketer, Tendulkar revealed the whole story and shared why he returned Kohli's retirement gift. He said: “I was sitting in one corner alone with a towel on my head and wiping tears and I was really emotional. And at that time, Virat had come to me and Virat gave me the sacred thread that his father had given him… “And I kept that for a while and then returned that to him again. I said, ‘This is priceless and this has to stay with you and no one else. This is your property. And you should have it till your last breath.’ And I gave it back to him. So that was an emotional moment, something which will be always there in my memory, forever. “ ALSO READ | India vs WI, 1st T20I: 'I’m saying it' - How Virat Kohli convinced skipper Rohit Sharma to take DRS - Watch During the conversation, Master Blaster also revealed that he was unaware of his earnings as an India cricketer. “It was more about the number of runs that I scored, not how big my bank account was - didn't matter. For me, when I started at that time in 1989 till the end of my career, I did not know how much I was getting paid to play for India, because I never looked at it that way,” he pointed out. Tendulkar retired from the highest level with over 34,000 runs and 100 centuries under his belt. He remains an all-time great courtesy his 24-year-long career, spanning from 1989-2013.

This is your property: Heartwarming! Tendulkar reveals why he returned Virat Kohli's retirement gift

One of the icons of the Indian music industry, Bappi Lahiri passed away aged 69 on Wednesday (February 16). The singer and music composer breathed his last in Mumbai's CritiCare Hospital. Tributes have been pouring in from all corners for the music great who gave the Indian film industry some of its most popular songs in the 80s and the 90s.

Lahiri was admitted to the hospital after suffering from a chest infection and multiple other health issues. He was undergoing treatment at the hospital for almost a month before being discharged on Monday. However, his health deteriorated once again and his family called for a doctor at home.

He was subsequently admitted to the CritiCare Hospital once again. He passed away due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) on Tuesday night. The singer and music composer had contracted COVID-19 last year but had recovered from the infection.

Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to pour in tributes for Lahiri. "A icon of the Indian music industry. Bappi Lahiri you will be missed. May you RIP," wrote former India skipper Virat Kohli.

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The legendary Sachin Tendulkar praised Lahiri's talent and his musical range and said he will always miss his presence.&nbsp;“I really enjoyed Bappi Da's music, especially “yaad aa raha hai” - heard it several times in the dressing room. The range of his talent was truly amazing. आप हमेशा हमें याद रहोगे बप्पी दा!”, tweeted the Master Blaster.

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Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also consoled the demise of Lahiri and said the singer will be always remembered for his mesmerising musical compositions which were loved by people of all ages.

“Sad news of the passing away of legendary musician #BappiLahiri ji. He will be fondly remembered for his mesmerising musical compositions which are loved by people of all ages. My condolences to the family. RIP #BappiDa,” said Yuvraj in a tweet.

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Lahiri was one of the veterans of the Indian music industry, who gave his voice to some of the super hits in the 80s and the 90s. In their final statement, the Citicare Hospital informed that the singer has been suffering from OSA for the past year.

"He had OSA for the last 1 year. He was admitted on multiple occasions to Criticare Hospital under treatment of Dr. Deepak Namjoshi and recovered on all occasions,” read the official statement from the hospital.

One of the icons of the Indian music industry, Bappi Lahiri passed away aged 69 on Wednesday (February 16). The singer and music composer breathed his last in Mumbai's CritiCare Hospital.

One of the icons of the Indian music industry, Bappi Lahiri passed away aged 69 on Wednesday (February 16). The singer and music composer breathed his last in Mumbai's CritiCare Hospital. Tributes have been pouring in from all corners for the music great who gave the Indian film industry some of its most popular songs in the 80s and the 90s. Lahiri was admitted to the hospital after suffering from a chest infection and multiple other health issues. He was undergoing treatment at the hospital for almost a month before being discharged on Monday. However, his health deteriorated once again and his family called for a doctor at home. He was subsequently admitted to the CritiCare Hospital once again. He passed away due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) on Tuesday night. The singer and music composer had contracted COVID-19 last year but had recovered from the infection. Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to pour in tributes for Lahiri. "A icon of the Indian music industry. Bappi Lahiri you will be missed. May you RIP," wrote former India skipper Virat Kohli. A icon of the Indian music industry. Bappi Lahiri you will be missed. May you RIP — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 16, 2022 × The legendary Sachin Tendulkar praised Lahiri's talent and his musical range and said he will always miss his presence. “I really enjoyed Bappi Da's music, especially “yaad aa raha hai” - heard it several times in the dressing room. The range of his talent was truly amazing. आप हमेशा हमें याद रहोगे बप्पी दा!”, tweeted the Master Blaster. I really enjoyed Bappi Da's music, especially “yaad aa raha hai” - heard it several times in the dressing room. The range of his talent was truly amazing. आप हमेशा हमें याद रहोगे बप्पी दा! pic.twitter.com/NFougJVt8c — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 16, 2022 × Also Read: Virat Kohli stands 73 runs away from breaking Martin Guptill's world record in T20Is Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also consoled the demise of Lahiri and said the singer will be always remembered for his mesmerising musical compositions which were loved by people of all ages. “Sad news of the passing away of legendary musician #BappiLahiri ji. He will be fondly remembered for his mesmerising musical compositions which are loved by people of all ages. My condolences to the family. RIP #BappiDa,” said Yuvraj in a tweet. Sad news of the passing away of legendary musician #BappiLahiri ji he will be fondly remembered for his mesmerising musical compositions which are loved by people of all ages. My condolences to the family. RIP #BappiDa ॐ शान्ति — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 16, 2022 × Lahiri was one of the veterans of the Indian music industry, who gave his voice to some of the super hits in the 80s and the 90s. In their final statement, the Citicare Hospital informed that the singer has been suffering from OSA for the past year. "He had OSA for the last 1 year. He was admitted on multiple occasions to Criticare Hospital under treatment of Dr. Deepak Namjoshi and recovered on all occasions,” read the official statement from the hospital.

'Icon of the Indian music industry': Kohli, Sachin & others pay tribute as Bappi Lahiri passes away aged 69

Virat Kohli gave up Team India's captaincy altogether when he resigned as the Test skipper post the South Africa Tests, held early this year. Having been succeeded by Rohit Sharma as the limited-overs captain, Kohli was expected to return to his usual dominant best -- after a decent ODI series versus SA -- when Rohit-led India squared off with Kieron Pollard-led West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener, on Sunday (February 6), in Ahmedabad.

Kohli has had a good run in white-ball formats in the recent past. However, the 33-year-old has not been able to score a century in international cricket since 2019. His last ODI century came during India's tour of West Indies in August 2019. Thus, he was expected to go bonkers versus the Windies (against whom he averages 70.09) in the series opener but he fell for an eight-ball 4.&nbsp;

Ahead of the second and penultimate ODI, also to be held at the same venue; i.e. the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, Kohli is on the cusp of joining icons Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh and Md Azharuddin in an elite list.

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The 33-year-old Kohli will be playing his 100th ODI at home, 259th overall, on Wednesday (February&nbsp;9) during the second and penultimate tie. Kohli's 100th ODI appearance on home soil will make him the 36th cricketer to achieve the special feat in the shorter format. By virtue of this, he will&nbsp;join icons Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Mohammed Azharuddin, and Yuvraj Singh in an elite list by&nbsp;becoming&nbsp;only the fifth Indian to play 100 ODIs at home. At present, the list is spearheaded by Tendulkar (164 matches), Dhoni (127), Azharuddin (113), and Yuvraj (108 matches).&nbsp;

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India will look to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series when they take on an inconsistent Kieron Pollard-led visitors in the picturesque Ahmedabad stadium on Wednesday. As Kohli completes a unique ton in ODIs, he will also look to end his century drought at the highest level.

Virat Kohli gave up Team India's captaincy altogether when he resigned as the Test skipper post the South Africa Tests, held early this year. Having been succeeded by Rohit Sharma as the limited-overs captain, Kohli was expected to return to his usual dominant best -- after a decent ODI series versus SA -- when Rohit-led India squared off with Kieron Pollard-led West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener, on Sunday (February 6), in Ahmedabad.

Virat Kohli gave up Team India's captaincy altogether when he resigned as the Test skipper post the South Africa Tests, held early this year. Having been succeeded by Rohit Sharma as the limited-overs captain, Kohli was expected to return to his usual dominant best -- after a decent ODI series versus SA -- when Rohit-led India squared off with Kieron Pollard-led West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener, on Sunday (February 6), in Ahmedabad. Kohli has had a good run in white-ball formats in the recent past. However, the 33-year-old has not been able to score a century in international cricket since 2019. His last ODI century came during India's tour of West Indies in August 2019. Thus, he was expected to go bonkers versus the Windies (against whom he averages 70.09) in the series opener but he fell for an eight-ball 4. Ahead of the second and penultimate ODI, also to be held at the same venue; i.e. the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, Kohli is on the cusp of joining icons Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh and Md Azharuddin in an elite list. ALSO READ | INDvsWI: When and where to watch India vs West Indies 2nd ODI match - IST time and streaming details The 33-year-old Kohli will be playing his 100th ODI at home, 259th overall, on Wednesday (February 9) during the second and penultimate tie. Kohli's 100th ODI appearance on home soil will make him the 36th cricketer to achieve the special feat in the shorter format. By virtue of this, he will join icons Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Mohammed Azharuddin, and Yuvraj Singh in an elite list by becoming only the fifth Indian to play 100 ODIs at home. At present, the list is spearheaded by Tendulkar (164 matches), Dhoni (127), Azharuddin (113), and Yuvraj (108 matches). ALSO READ | 'I have thought about it': Virat Kohli reveals he has been approached by IPL franchises in past to leave RCB India will look to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series when they take on an inconsistent Kieron Pollard-led visitors in the picturesque Ahmedabad stadium on Wednesday. As Kohli completes a unique ton in ODIs, he will also look to end his century drought at the highest level.

India vs WI: Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh in elite list during 2nd ODI

Over the years, Team India have excelled in the ODI format. As a result, they have won two ODI World Cup champions and have produced various superstar cricketers who have done wonders in the 50-over format.

On Sunday (February 6), Rohit Sharma-led India played their 1000th ODI; being the first-ever side to do so. During their landmark encounter, India beat Kieron Pollard-led West Indies by six wickets to make their 1000th appearance in the shorter&nbsp;format a memorable affair. Prior to the historic encounter, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad revealed his all-time Indian ODI XI, featuring some superstar cricketers from the country.

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Prasad's ODI XI features Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, former skipper Virat Kohli, Md Azharuddin in the top order. The middle and lower-order comprises Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev (both of whom led India to 50-over World Cup titles -- in 1983 and 2011 respectively) with Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan as the specialist bowlers.

Prasad himself has played 161&nbsp;ODIs for Team India, accounting for&nbsp;196 wickets at an average of&nbsp;32.30 with one five-fer.

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On the other hand, some big names such as Mohinder Amarnath, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, etc. failed to make the cut.

Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI playing XI:&nbsp;Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Azharuddin, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath, Zaheer Khan.&nbsp;

Over the years, Team India have excelled in the ODI format. As a result, they have won two ODI World Cup champions and have produced various superstar cricketers who have done wonders in the 50-over format.

Over the years, Team India have excelled in the ODI format. As a result, they have won two ODI World Cup champions and have produced various superstar cricketers who have done wonders in the 50-over format. On Sunday (February 6), Rohit Sharma-led India played their 1000th ODI; being the first-ever side to do so. During their landmark encounter, India beat Kieron Pollard-led West Indies by six wickets to make their 1000th appearance in the shorter format a memorable affair. Prior to the historic encounter, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad revealed his all-time Indian ODI XI, featuring some superstar cricketers from the country. ALSO READ | This has been happening for years: Sunil Gavaskar rubbishes rift rumours between Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli Prasad's ODI XI features Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, former skipper Virat Kohli, Md Azharuddin in the top order. The middle and lower-order comprises Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev (both of whom led India to 50-over World Cup titles -- in 1983 and 2011 respectively) with Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan as the specialist bowlers. Prasad himself has played 161 ODIs for Team India, accounting for 196 wickets at an average of 32.30 with one five-fer. As Indian Team is gearing up to play their #1000thODI , this is my all time India ODI playing X1 . Sehwag Tendulkar Kohli Azharuddin Yuvraj Dhoni Kapil Dev Kumble Harbhajan Javagal Srinath Zaheer Khan — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 6, 2022 × ALSO READ | Ind vs WI: Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in elite list with blistering 60 in series opener On the other hand, some big names such as Mohinder Amarnath, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, etc. failed to make the cut. Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI playing XI: Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Azharuddin, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath, Zaheer Khan.

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar make the cut in Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI XI

Rohit Sharma-led Team India began their home season with a bang. Playing the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener,&nbsp;Rohit &amp; Co. thrashed the visitors by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to go 1-0 up.

Bowling first, India dismissed WI for a paltry 176 in 43.5 overs, courtesy Yuzvendra Chahal's 4 for 49 and Washington Sundar's 3-fer. In reply, Rohit's 60 and vital unbeaten knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and debutant Deepak Hooda took India home in only 28 overs.&nbsp;

Thus, India kicked off a new era in white-ball formats under Rohit on an emphatic note. The victory was more special for the national side as India played their 1000th ODI on Sunday (February 6), the first team to do so. On the other hand, newly-appointed limited-overs skipper Rohit surpassed Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list with a blistering 60 on debut as the full-time white-ball skipper.

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Rohit needed 51 runs to eclipse Tendulkar in the list of Indian batters with most ODI runs against the Men in Maroon. The&nbsp;swashbuckling batter has now scored 1,583 runs in 32 innings against the two-time ODI World Cup champions whereas batting legend Tendulkar finished with a total of&nbsp;1,573 runs against&nbsp;West Indies in his glittering&nbsp;ODI career. Former&nbsp;skipper Virat Kohli leads the chart, with most runs (2,243) versus the Windies in 39 innings.&nbsp;

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At the post-match presentation after India's stunning six-wicket win, Rohit said, "I don't believe in perfect game. You cannot be perfect. We want to keep getting better. All in all a great effort from everyone. We ticked all boxes. Pretty happy with that. With that bat we could've finished with not so many wickets, that is one. Could also have created pressure on their lower order. Don't want to take any credit away. The way we bowled upfront and then towards the back end was good to see. We want to keep getting better as a team. The end goal is we should be able to achieve what the team wants. If the team requires us to do something different, have to do it. Don't think we have to change a lot. All I ask from players is to keep challenging themselves. I've been off for a while, haven't played for two months but I was back home hitting the balls. Knew there was a long season ahead. Had a good net session here. I was confident going into this game. Can take a lot of positives from this game. The pitch had something in it. There was softness in the pitch early on. In this particular game the toss became important. But honestly want to take the toss away from the play, don't want to depend on it a lot. But if you do, you have to take advantage."

The second and penultimate ODI will be held at the same venue on Wednesday (February 09).

Rohit Sharma-led Team India began their home season with a bang. Playing the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener, Rohit & Co. thrashed the visitors by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to go 1-0 up.

Rohit Sharma-led Team India began their home season with a bang. Playing the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener, Rohit & Co. thrashed the visitors by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to go 1-0 up. Bowling first, India dismissed WI for a paltry 176 in 43.5 overs, courtesy Yuzvendra Chahal's 4 for 49 and Washington Sundar's 3-fer. In reply, Rohit's 60 and vital unbeaten knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and debutant Deepak Hooda took India home in only 28 overs. Thus, India kicked off a new era in white-ball formats under Rohit on an emphatic note. The victory was more special for the national side as India played their 1000th ODI on Sunday (February 6), the first team to do so. On the other hand, newly-appointed limited-overs skipper Rohit surpassed Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list with a blistering 60 on debut as the full-time white-ball skipper. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli not in right frame of mind: Aakash Chopra on former captain's 4-ball 8 in 1st ODI vs West Indies Rohit needed 51 runs to eclipse Tendulkar in the list of Indian batters with most ODI runs against the Men in Maroon. The swashbuckling batter has now scored 1,583 runs in 32 innings against the two-time ODI World Cup champions whereas batting legend Tendulkar finished with a total of 1,573 runs against West Indies in his glittering ODI career. Former skipper Virat Kohli leads the chart, with most runs (2,243) versus the Windies in 39 innings. ALSO READ | 'Shy players don't open up....' - Pragyan Ojha differentiates captaincy styles of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma At the post-match presentation after India's stunning six-wicket win, Rohit said, "I don't believe in perfect game. You cannot be perfect. We want to keep getting better. All in all a great effort from everyone. We ticked all boxes. Pretty happy with that. With that bat we could've finished with not so many wickets, that is one. Could also have created pressure on their lower order. Don't want to take any credit away. The way we bowled upfront and then towards the back end was good to see. We want to keep getting better as a team. The end goal is we should be able to achieve what the team wants. If the team requires us to do something different, have to do it. Don't think we have to change a lot. All I ask from players is to keep challenging themselves. I've been off for a while, haven't played for two months but I was back home hitting the balls. Knew there was a long season ahead. Had a good net session here. I was confident going into this game. Can take a lot of positives from this game. The pitch had something in it. There was softness in the pitch early on. In this particular game the toss became important. But honestly want to take the toss away from the play, don't want to depend on it a lot. But if you do, you have to take advantage." The second and penultimate ODI will be held at the same venue on Wednesday (February 09).

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Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was a big fan of the game of cricket and followed every match that India played closely.&nbsp; 
 
Mangeshkar, who breathed her last on February 6, was a big fan of the game and even did her bit to raise funds for BCCI when the Indian cricket team won the World Cup in 1983.&nbsp; 
 
Mangeshkar also shared a close bond with ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar who fondly addressed her as 'aai' - mother in Marathi, the singer and the cricketer's mother tongue.&nbsp;

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"Sachin treats me like his mother and I always pray for him like a mother. I can never forget the day when he called me ‘aai’ for the first time. I had never imagined that. It was a pleasant surprise for me and I feel blessed to have a son like him,” she once said in an interview.

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The singer reportedly was one of the many in the country who felt that Tendulkar should be awarded the Bharat Ratna- the highest civilian honour in India. Mangeshkar who was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 2001, had said in an interview, "For me, he is the real Bharat Ratna for years. Whatever he has done for the country, very few people can do. He deserves this honour. He has made all of us feel proud." Sachin finally received the award in 2014.

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The two shared a formidable bond and Mangeshkar never shied away from showering love to Tendulkar at public events.&nbsp;When the news of her demise broke on Sunday morning, Tendulkar was one of the first few to arrive at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital to pay his last respect.&nbsp;

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Mangeshkar reportedly had a booth booked permanently at the Lords' Cricket Stadium in London and had even attended 1983 World Cup final where Kapil Dev's team lifted the trophy. The singer had raised money for BCCI so that they could award Rs 1 Lakh to all the team members post their win.&nbsp;

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Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was a big fan of the game of cricket and followed every match that India played closely. Mangeshkar, who breathed her last on February 6, was a big fan of the game and even did her bit to raise funds for BCCI when the Indian cricket team won the World Cup in 1983.

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was a big fan of the game of cricket and followed every match that India played closely. Mangeshkar, who breathed her last on February 6, was a big fan of the game and even did her bit to raise funds for BCCI when the Indian cricket team won the World Cup in 1983. Mangeshkar also shared a close bond with ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar who fondly addressed her as 'aai' - mother in Marathi, the singer and the cricketer's mother tongue. Rohit Sharma & Co. sport black armbands in 1st ODI vs West Indies to condole Lata Mangeshkar's demise "Sachin treats me like his mother and I always pray for him like a mother. I can never forget the day when he called me ‘aai’ for the first time. I had never imagined that. It was a pleasant surprise for me and I feel blessed to have a son like him,” she once said in an interview. Remembering Lata Mangeshkar (1929-2022): A voice of generations The singer reportedly was one of the many in the country who felt that Tendulkar should be awarded the Bharat Ratna- the highest civilian honour in India. Mangeshkar who was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 2001, had said in an interview, "For me, he is the real Bharat Ratna for years. Whatever he has done for the country, very few people can do. He deserves this honour. He has made all of us feel proud." Sachin finally received the award in 2014. Lata Mangeshkar sang only one song for Guru Dutt’s entire repertoire. Here’s why The two shared a formidable bond and Mangeshkar never shied away from showering love to Tendulkar at public events. When the news of her demise broke on Sunday morning, Tendulkar was one of the first few to arrive at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital to pay his last respect. I consider myself fortunate to have been a part of Lata Didi’s life. She always showered me with her love and blessings. With her passing away, a part of me feels lost too. She’ll always continue to live in our hearts through her music. pic.twitter.com/v5SK7q23hs — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 6, 2022 × Mangeshkar reportedly had a booth booked permanently at the Lords' Cricket Stadium in London and had even attended 1983 World Cup final where Kapil Dev's team lifted the trophy. The singer had raised money for BCCI so that they could award Rs 1 Lakh to all the team members post their win. RIP Lata Mangeshkar: Bollywood mourn the loss of the veteran singer

Lata Mangeshkar was a big fan of cricket, loved Sachin Tendulkar

Tributes have been pouring in from all corners as legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday (February 06). One of the greatest singers the country has witnessed, Mangeshkar was known for her melodious voice. Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to 'Lata Didi' after her sad demise.

Mangeshkar, who was a huge cricket fan, shared a great bond with the legendary Tendulkar. She used to follow the matches of the Indian cricket team closely and was a big admirer of Tendulkar, who is regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.

In a heartfelt post, Tendulkar said it feels like a part of his is lost after the demise of Mangeshkar.&nbsp;"I consider myself fortunate to have been a part of Lata Didi’s life. She always showered me with her love and blessings. With her passing away, a part of me feels lost too. She’ll always continue to live in our hearts through her music," Sachin wrote in a tweet.

Sachin paid his last respects to Mangeshkar by visiting Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital after her demise on Sunday. Mangeshkar had been admitted to the hospital on January 08 after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and Pneumonia. While she had recovered from COVID-19, her health deteriorated in the last few days. She passed away on Sunday due to multiple organ failures.

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Mangeshkar's love for cricket was not a secret as she had raised money for the member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team by doing a concert. She reportedly raised Rs 1 lakh for the BCCI which was distributed among the members of the 1983 World Cup-winning side.

In one of her interviews, the legendary singer spoke about her close bond with Sachin and said she treated him like a son. She had revealed it was a pleasant surprise for her when Sachin called him 'aai' (mother in Marathi) for the first time.

"Sachin treats me like his mother and I always pray for him like a mother. I can never forget the day when he called me ‘aai’ for the first time. I had never imagined that. It was a pleasant surprise for me and I feel blessed to have a son like him,” she had once said in an interview.

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Tributes have been pouring in from all corners as legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday (February 06). One of the greatest singers the country has witnessed, Mangeshkar was known for her melodious voice.

Tributes have been pouring in from all corners as legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday (February 06). One of the greatest singers the country has witnessed, Mangeshkar was known for her melodious voice. Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to 'Lata Didi' after her sad demise. Mangeshkar, who was a huge cricket fan, shared a great bond with the legendary Tendulkar. She used to follow the matches of the Indian cricket team closely and was a big admirer of Tendulkar, who is regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. In a heartfelt post, Tendulkar said it feels like a part of his is lost after the demise of Mangeshkar. "I consider myself fortunate to have been a part of Lata Didi’s life. She always showered me with her love and blessings. With her passing away, a part of me feels lost too. She’ll always continue to live in our hearts through her music," Sachin wrote in a tweet. Sachin paid his last respects to Mangeshkar by visiting Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital after her demise on Sunday. Mangeshkar had been admitted to the hospital on January 08 after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and Pneumonia. While she had recovered from COVID-19, her health deteriorated in the last few days. She passed away on Sunday due to multiple organ failures. Also Read: Your legacy will inspire generations: Kohli, Sehwag & others condole demise of veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar Mangeshkar's love for cricket was not a secret as she had raised money for the member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team by doing a concert. She reportedly raised Rs 1 lakh for the BCCI which was distributed among the members of the 1983 World Cup-winning side. In one of her interviews, the legendary singer spoke about her close bond with Sachin and said she treated him like a son. She had revealed it was a pleasant surprise for her when Sachin called him 'aai' (mother in Marathi) for the first time. "Sachin treats me like his mother and I always pray for him like a mother. I can never forget the day when he called me ‘aai’ for the first time. I had never imagined that. It was a pleasant surprise for me and I feel blessed to have a son like him,” she had once said in an interview.

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