<p>Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar gave an epic reply to former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar's post after India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in ODI World Cup 2023 match on October 14. The win, which came in Ahmedabad, was India's eighth against the arch-rivals in the ODI World Cup history. The Men in Green are yet to win a game against India in the 50-over quadrennial tournament.</p>

<p>Akhtar, on his official social media handle X, on the eve of the game, had posted an image of himself celebrating Sachin's wicket with Tendulkar in the pic with him along the caption "Kal agar asa kuch kerna hai, toh #ThandRakh" which translates to "if you want to do something like that tomorrow (referring to Sachin's wicket), then #KeepCalm."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After India won the game in an emphatic manner, Sachin took to X and wrote a reply to Akhtar's post. Sachin, while being cheeky, wrote: "My "friend, aap ka advice follow kiya aur sab kuch billlkoool THANDA rakha…," which translates to: "Friends, your advice was followed and everything was kept completely COOL."</p>

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<p>As for the match, Pakistan suffered a dramatic collapse in the game as they got all-out for 191 despite being 155/2 at one point. Batting first after losing the toss, Pakistan had a modest start, losing just two wickets for 75 runs in first 15 overs. With both, Babar and Mohammad Rizwan out in the middle, Pakistan were looking good for 280 before the calamity struck.</p>

<p>All of India's main (five) bowlers took two wickets each as Pakistan lost the plot in front of over 100,000 Indian fans behind Men in Blue. India, led by skipper Rohit Sharma's 63-ball 86, won by seven wickets with almost 20 overs to spare.</p>

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Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar gave an epic reply to former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar's post after India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in ODI World Cup 2023 match on October 14.

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar gave an epic reply to former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar's post after India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in ODI World Cup 2023 match on October 14. The win, which came in Ahmedabad, was India's eighth against the arch-rivals in the ODI World Cup history. The Men in Green are yet to win a game against India in the 50-over quadrennial tournament. Akhtar, on his official social media handle X, on the eve of the game, had posted an image of himself celebrating Sachin's wicket with Tendulkar in the pic with him along the caption "Kal agar asa kuch kerna hai, toh #ThandRakh" which translates to "if you want to do something like that tomorrow (referring to Sachin's wicket), then #KeepCalm." Also Read: Former skipper Wasim Akram slams Babar Azam for accepting Virat Kohli's jersey after loss After India won the game in an emphatic manner, Sachin took to X and wrote a reply to Akhtar's post. Sachin, while being cheeky, wrote: "My "friend, aap ka advice follow kiya aur sab kuch billlkoool THANDA rakha…," which translates to: "Friends, your advice was followed and everything was kept completely COOL." Have a look at the posts below: My friend, aap ka advice follow kiya aur sab kuch billlkoool THANDA rakha….😋 https://t.co/fPqybTGr3t — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 14, 2023 × As for the match, Pakistan suffered a dramatic collapse in the game as they got all-out for 191 despite being 155/2 at one point. Batting first after losing the toss, Pakistan had a modest start, losing just two wickets for 75 runs in first 15 overs. With both, Babar and Mohammad Rizwan out in the middle, Pakistan were looking good for 280 before the calamity struck. All of India's main (five) bowlers took two wickets each as Pakistan lost the plot in front of over 100,000 Indian fans behind Men in Blue. India, led by skipper Rohit Sharma's 63-ball 86, won by seven wickets with almost 20 overs to spare. India, with three wins in three games in the ongoing ODI World Cup, will next play against Bangladesh on October 19 in Pune. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Sachin Tendulkar TROLLS Shoaib Akhtar after India thrash Pakistan

<p>India captain and opener Rohit Sharma slammed several records with his match-winning 131 against Afghanistan on Thursday in World Cup 2023. While he became the batter with the most sixes in international cricket, surpassing West Indian veteran Chris Gayle, Rohit also edged past legendary Sachin Tendulkar on the list of the batters with the most CWC hundreds (seven and counting). Hailing the Hitman, as most of Rohit’s fans call him, Ravi Shastri praised him.</p>

<p>Talking highly of the right-handed batter, Shastri said achieving what Rohit has done in three Cricket World Cups fewer than the great Sachin, is a huge achievement.</p>

<p>"Seven hundreds across eight years in World Cup cricket is a fabulous achievement. It's not easy to have that hunger and come back. Even Sachin Tendulkar needed 6 World Cups. And this guy, in 3 World Cups in a span of eight years has got seven centuries," Shastri said while speaking to the host broadcaster.</p>

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<p>He added with the form that Rohit finds himself in, he can add a few more to his tally in this edition of the World Cup.</p>

<p>"It's a lot and he is not finished yet. There are a lot of games left in the tournament, and as an opening batter, early doze in the tournament with more league matches coming, if you start getting hundreds, then there is every chance you might add two or three," Shastri added.</p>

<h2>‘His bat flow against pace and spin makes him deadly'</h2>

<p>There aren’t many batters in world cricket who hit the ball with the sweet timing and placement the way Rohit does, with most pundits echoing the same thoughts every time. With his incredible ability to play the pace and spin with the same bat flow, Rohit stands out as one of the best openers in the modern-day game.</p>

<p>Speaking on the same lines, Shastri said, “There is one word you associate with Rohit Sharma which you cannot use with too many other players. When in full flight, he is unhurried in whatever he does. Even where there is intent and he is chipping down the track, he is in no hurry. The flow of the bat is the same – against pace and spin. He has got natural timing and power.</p>

<p>"It's a deadly combination. When you have these two, you make even the biggest grounds in the world look small,” he added.</p>

<p>While Rohit found form, India peaked at the right time, winning their opening two CWC clashes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The host team will next face arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14) in Ahmedabad.</p>

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India captain and opener Rohit Sharma slammed several records with his match-winning 131 against Afghanistan on Thursday in World Cup 2023. While he became the batter with the most sixes in international cricket, surpassing West Indian veteran Chris Gayle, Rohit also edged past legendary Sachin Tendulkar on the list of the batters with the most CWC hundreds (seven and counting).

India captain and opener Rohit Sharma slammed several records with his match-winning 131 against Afghanistan on Thursday in World Cup 2023. While he became the batter with the most sixes in international cricket, surpassing West Indian veteran Chris Gayle, Rohit also edged past legendary Sachin Tendulkar on the list of the batters with the most CWC hundreds (seven and counting). Hailing the Hitman, as most of Rohit’s fans call him, Ravi Shastri praised him. Talking highly of the right-handed batter, Shastri said achieving what Rohit has done in three Cricket World Cups fewer than the great Sachin, is a huge achievement. "Seven hundreds across eight years in World Cup cricket is a fabulous achievement. It's not easy to have that hunger and come back. Even Sachin Tendulkar needed 6 World Cups. And this guy, in 3 World Cups in a span of eight years has got seven centuries," Shastri said while speaking to the host broadcaster. ALSO READ: World Cup 2023: India, Pakistan land in Ahmedabad ahead of marquee clash, receive warm welcome – WATCH He added with the form that Rohit finds himself in, he can add a few more to his tally in this edition of the World Cup. "It's a lot and he is not finished yet. There are a lot of games left in the tournament, and as an opening batter, early doze in the tournament with more league matches coming, if you start getting hundreds, then there is every chance you might add two or three," Shastri added. ‘His bat flow against pace and spin makes him deadly' There aren’t many batters in world cricket who hit the ball with the sweet timing and placement the way Rohit does, with most pundits echoing the same thoughts every time. With his incredible ability to play the pace and spin with the same bat flow, Rohit stands out as one of the best openers in the modern-day game. Speaking on the same lines, Shastri said, “There is one word you associate with Rohit Sharma which you cannot use with too many other players. When in full flight, he is unhurried in whatever he does. Even where there is intent and he is chipping down the track, he is in no hurry. The flow of the bat is the same – against pace and spin. He has got natural timing and power. "It's a deadly combination. When you have these two, you make even the biggest grounds in the world look small,” he added. While Rohit found form, India peaked at the right time, winning their opening two CWC clashes. The host team will next face arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14) in Ahmedabad. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

He’s not finished yet: Ravi Shastri on Rohit Sharma scoring more hundreds in World Cup 2023

<p>The blockbuster ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan is all set to be played on October 14 in Ahmedabad and the contest promises to be a thriller with both teams winning their opening two games. While India beat Australia and Afghanistan, Pakistan won over Netherlands and Sri Lanka to start their campaign.</p>

<p>The arch-rivals had recently met twice in the Asia Cup 2023 and India got better of the Men in Green with a win in the Super Four stage. Pakistan, however, look a different side with Mohammad Rizwan in brilliant form. India, meanwhile, have the upper hand as they boast a 7-0 record over Pakistan in the ODI World Cups and Sachin Tendulkar has played in five of them.</p>

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<p>Speaking ahead of the marquee clash, Sachin, in a video shared by the ICC on Instagram said that there is&nbsp;a different intensity during the India-Pakistan World Cup games.</p>

<p>"The intensity is at different level. We have had some unbelievable battles. All those five match I have been part of - 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011, we have won all those five games," said Sachin.</p>

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<p>This India vs Pakistan World Cup match guarantees to be an exciting affair, with both teams giving their best to come on top. However, with crowd support and given their recent run of form, India will start as favourites in this match.</p>

<p>Although it’s unclear if Shubman Gill will play or not as he recovers from the dengue fever, India is likely to opt for the same batting order, with Captain Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan opening the innings. The middle order will look the same, but it’s the bowling department where the fans can see a change happening.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted XIs –</strong></p>

<p><strong>India</strong> – Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan</strong> – Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Muhammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf</p>

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The blockbuster ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan is all set to be played on October 14 in Ahmedabad and the contest promises to be a thriller with both teams winning their opening two games.

The blockbuster ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan is all set to be played on October 14 in Ahmedabad and the contest promises to be a thriller with both teams winning their opening two games. While India beat Australia and Afghanistan, Pakistan won over Netherlands and Sri Lanka to start their campaign. The arch-rivals had recently met twice in the Asia Cup 2023 and India got better of the Men in Green with a win in the Super Four stage. Pakistan, however, look a different side with Mohammad Rizwan in brilliant form. India, meanwhile, have the upper hand as they boast a 7-0 record over Pakistan in the ODI World Cups and Sachin Tendulkar has played in five of them. Also Read: Winning in India is tough but we aim to knock hosts ‘off their perch’: England seamer sends warning Speaking ahead of the marquee clash, Sachin, in a video shared by the ICC on Instagram said that there is a different intensity during the India-Pakistan World Cup games. "The intensity is at different level. We have had some unbelievable battles. All those five match I have been part of - 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011, we have won all those five games," said Sachin. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × This India vs Pakistan World Cup match guarantees to be an exciting affair, with both teams giving their best to come on top. However, with crowd support and given their recent run of form, India will start as favourites in this match. Although it’s unclear if Shubman Gill will play or not as he recovers from the dengue fever, India is likely to opt for the same batting order, with Captain Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan opening the innings. The middle order will look the same, but it’s the bowling department where the fans can see a change happening. Predicted XIs – India – Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah Pakistan – Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Muhammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Sachin Tendulkar reveals how it feels to play in India vs Pakistan match

<p>Virat Kohli created another record on Wednesday (Oct 11) during India's ICC ODI World Cup clash versus Afghanistan at his home ground,&nbsp;the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India.</p>

<p>During his knock in India's 273-run chase, Kohli surpassed Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar to have the most runs in World Cups (both ODIs and T20Is).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Most Runs In Men's World Cups (ODIs and T20Is)</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli - 2,279*<br />
Sachin Tendulkar - 2,278<br />
Kumar Sangakkara - 2,193<br />
Chris Gayle - 2,151<br />
Mahela Jayawardene - 2,116</p>

<p><strong>Most Runs Among Indians In Men's World Cups (ODIs and T20Is)</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli - 2,279*<br />
Sachin Tendulkar - 2,278<br />
Rohit Sharma - 2,072<br />
Yuvraj Singh - 1,331<br />
MS Dhoni - 1,309</p>

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<p>The 34-year-old has always been a big-tournament player. He ended as the highest run-getter in the 2014 and 2022 T20 World Cup tourneys, and was the fifth-highest run-scorer for India in their victorious run in the 2011 ODI World Cup and ended with second-most among Indians in the 2019 edition.</p>

<p>While he doesn't have a century in the T20 WC history, he has two centuries in the 50-over mega event. Overall, he has 14 fifties in the history of the T20 WC along with eight in the 50-over WC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli moved past Tendulkar who has never played a T20 WC. Tendulkar ended with six appearances in ODI WC&nbsp;history. Meanwhile, Kohli is playing his fourth ODI WC and has already played equal number of T20 WCs.</p>


Virat Kohli created another record on Wednesday (Oct 11) during India's ICC ODI World Cup clash versus Afghanistan at his home ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India.

Virat Kohli created another record on Wednesday (Oct 11) during India's ICC ODI World Cup clash versus Afghanistan at his home ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India. During his knock in India's 273-run chase, Kohli surpassed Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar to have the most runs in World Cups (both ODIs and T20Is). Most Runs In Men's World Cups (ODIs and T20Is) Virat Kohli - 2,279* Sachin Tendulkar - 2,278 Kumar Sangakkara - 2,193 Chris Gayle - 2,151 Mahela Jayawardene - 2,116 Most Runs Among Indians In Men's World Cups (ODIs and T20Is) Virat Kohli - 2,279* Sachin Tendulkar - 2,278 Rohit Sharma - 2,072 Yuvraj Singh - 1,331 MS Dhoni - 1,309 Also read: Rohit Sharma becomes joint-fastest to 1k runs in ODI World Cup history during India-Afghanistan clash The 34-year-old has always been a big-tournament player. He ended as the highest run-getter in the 2014 and 2022 T20 World Cup tourneys, and was the fifth-highest run-scorer for India in their victorious run in the 2011 ODI World Cup and ended with second-most among Indians in the 2019 edition. While he doesn't have a century in the T20 WC history, he has two centuries in the 50-over mega event. Overall, he has 14 fifties in the history of the T20 WC along with eight in the 50-over WC. Kohli moved past Tendulkar who has never played a T20 WC. Tendulkar ended with six appearances in ODI WC history. Meanwhile, Kohli is playing his fourth ODI WC and has already played equal number of T20 WCs.

TAKE A BOW, KING KOHLI! Virat becomes highest run-getter in ODI, T20 World Cup history

<p>On Wednesday (Oct 11), Indian captain Rohit Sharma became the joint-fastest to 1,000 runs in ODI World Cup history during his side's clash versus Afghanistan in the ongoing 2023 edition. Chasing 273 versus the Afghans, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Rohit started off on a positive note with a flurry of boundaries to get to the feat. He, thus, joins David Warner at the top to get to the 1k-run club in just 19 innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Least innings to 1,000 runs in World Cups</strong><br />
19 - David Warner<br />
<strong>19 - Rohit Sharma</strong><br />
20 - Sachin Tendulkar<br />
20 - AB de Villiers<br />
21 - Sir Vivian Richards<br />
21 - Sourav Ganguly</p>

<p>As many as three Indian batters are in the top six in the elite club. Talking about Rohit, he has had a memorable run in the 50-over World Cup. He missed out on being a part of MS Dhoni-led India's victorious campaign&nbsp;in the 2011 edition, played a handy part with the bat in the 2015 edition (where India lost in the semi-finals) before coming to his own in the last edition, in England and Wales.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2019, Rohit ended the ODI World Cup -- with India out in the semis -- with 648 runs including five centuries. Overall, he has six centuries in the ODI WC history.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about the India-Afghanistan clash, this is both sides' second outing in the ten-team tournament in India. India lost the toss and were asked to bowl first. At 63/3, India were on top of Afghanistan before captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai (62) propelled the Afghans to a challenging 272 for 8.&nbsp;</p>

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On Wednesday (Oct 11), Indian captain Rohit Sharma became the joint-fastest to 1,000 runs in ODI World Cup history during his side's clash versus Afghanistan in the ongoing 2023 edition.

On Wednesday (Oct 11), Indian captain Rohit Sharma became the joint-fastest to 1,000 runs in ODI World Cup history during his side's clash versus Afghanistan in the ongoing 2023 edition. Chasing 273 versus the Afghans, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Rohit started off on a positive note with a flurry of boundaries to get to the feat. He, thus, joins David Warner at the top to get to the 1k-run club in just 19 innings. Least innings to 1,000 runs in World Cups 19 - David Warner 19 - Rohit Sharma 20 - Sachin Tendulkar 20 - AB de Villiers 21 - Sir Vivian Richards 21 - Sourav Ganguly As many as three Indian batters are in the top six in the elite club. Talking about Rohit, he has had a memorable run in the 50-over World Cup. He missed out on being a part of MS Dhoni-led India's victorious campaign in the 2011 edition, played a handy part with the bat in the 2015 edition (where India lost in the semi-finals) before coming to his own in the last edition, in England and Wales. In 2019, Rohit ended the ODI World Cup -- with India out in the semis -- with 648 runs including five centuries. Overall, he has six centuries in the ODI WC history. Also read: Ind vs Afg, CWC '23: Shardul Thakur takes a STUNNER to send Rahmanullah Gurbaz packing - Watch Talking about the India-Afghanistan clash, this is both sides' second outing in the ten-team tournament in India. India lost the toss and were asked to bowl first. At 63/3, India were on top of Afghanistan before captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai (62) propelled the Afghans to a challenging 272 for 8. In reply, India have started on a brilliant note courtesy of Rohit. The home side is looking to make it two wins in a row in the competition after beating Australia by six wickets in Chennai on Sunday (Oct 8). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Rohit Sharma becomes joint-fastest to 1k runs in ODI World Cup history during India-Afghanistan clash

<p>R Ashwin was added to India's CWC 2023 squad at the last moment following Axar Patel's injury. With Axar ruled out, India named Ashwin in the final 15 and the veteran spinner also got a look-in in India's opening game versus Australia in Chennai. The 37-year-old returned with 1 for 34 and has now been lauded by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tendulkar&nbsp;hailed Ashwin as an experienced campaigner and referred to him as someone who never gives up easily.&nbsp;In addition, the former cricketer said&nbsp;that the off-spinner's attitude and approach towards the game is magnificent.</p>

<h2><strong>'I've always liked R Ashwin....'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking on his YouTube channel, Tendulkar said, "He is an experienced campaigner and someone who will fight till the last delivery. I know it. He would never be out of the game. His attitude, His approach towards the game is magnificent. I've always liked Ashwin as a bowler and a handy batsman."</p>

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<p>After starring in India's six-wicket win over Australia, Ashwin has been dropped from the playing XI as Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue have locked horns with Afghanistan in match 9 of the home ODI World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. After missing out on this game, Ashwin will be eager to get a chance in the upcoming India-Pakistan face-off at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14).</p>

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R Ashwin was added to India's CWC 2023 squad at the last moment following Axar Patel's injury. With Axar ruled out, India named Ashwin in the final 15 and the veteran spinner also got a look-in in India's opening game versus Australia in Chennai.

R Ashwin was added to India's CWC 2023 squad at the last moment following Axar Patel's injury. With Axar ruled out, India named Ashwin in the final 15 and the veteran spinner also got a look-in in India's opening game versus Australia in Chennai. The 37-year-old returned with 1 for 34 and has now been lauded by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar hailed Ashwin as an experienced campaigner and referred to him as someone who never gives up easily. In addition, the former cricketer said that the off-spinner's attitude and approach towards the game is magnificent. 'I've always liked R Ashwin....' Speaking on his YouTube channel, Tendulkar said, "He is an experienced campaigner and someone who will fight till the last delivery. I know it. He would never be out of the game. His attitude, His approach towards the game is magnificent. I've always liked Ashwin as a bowler and a handy batsman." Also read: CWC '23: Our middle-order not tested properly, feels Yuvraj; names THIS Indian who can win POTT award After starring in India's six-wicket win over Australia, Ashwin has been dropped from the playing XI as Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue have locked horns with Afghanistan in match 9 of the home ODI World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. After missing out on this game, Ashwin will be eager to get a chance in the upcoming India-Pakistan face-off at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashwin will fight till the last delivery: Tendulkar lauds star player's attitude and approach towards game

<p>India faced Australia in match 5 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. It was both the teams' opening games where Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. won by six wickets, with 52 balls to spare, to get off their campaign with a winning start. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins-led Australia only managed 199 in 49.3 overs as Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 28) stood tall along with two wickets each from Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. In reply, India were in trouble and reeling at 2 for 3 before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) took India home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The duo got together with captain Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and No. 4 batter Shreyas Iyer returning to the pavillion without opening their accounts. While Kohli was dropped early in his innings, with Mitchell Marsh giving him a reprieve, Rahul and he didn't give the Aussies any further chance and stitched an impressive 165-run third-wicket stand. Eventually, Rahul and Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten to take India to a winning start. After the match, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on Rahul-Kohli and mentioned where Australia lost the plot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tendulkar wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "I was surprised to see Australia bat first after winning the toss. Commendable performance by the Indian bowlers to restrict them to 199. Australia started well but I felt they missed a left-arm spinner on this surface. The partnership between Virat and Rahul sealed the game for us. They very smartly took their time and were able to execute some superb shots. The ball surely came onto the bat much better in the second half of the game. Congratulations to #TeamIndia on a good start."</p>

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<p>At the post-match presentation, winning captain Rohit said, "Pretty exciting. Good feeling to come out on top. It was a good game to start the tournament for us. I thought it was magnificent, especially the fielding and we saw the effort from everyone today, conditions like this it would be tough. Our bowlers used the conditions perfectly and we knew there would be assistance for everyone, even the seamers got some reverse, the spinners bowled in the nice areas and all in all it was a great effort. I was (nervous), you don't want to start your innings like that, credit to the Aussies bowlers as they bowled in good areas but some loose shots as well, when you have that kind of target you want to score as much as possible in the powerplay, but credit to Virat and KL on how they went about the chase."</p>

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India faced Australia in match 5 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. It was both the teams' opening games where Rohit Sharma & Co.

India faced Australia in match 5 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. It was both the teams' opening games where Rohit Sharma & Co. won by six wickets, with 52 balls to spare, to get off their campaign with a winning start. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins-led Australia only managed 199 in 49.3 overs as Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 28) stood tall along with two wickets each from Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. In reply, India were in trouble and reeling at 2 for 3 before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) took India home. The duo got together with captain Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and No. 4 batter Shreyas Iyer returning to the pavillion without opening their accounts. While Kohli was dropped early in his innings, with Mitchell Marsh giving him a reprieve, Rahul and he didn't give the Aussies any further chance and stitched an impressive 165-run third-wicket stand. Eventually, Rahul and Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten to take India to a winning start. After the match, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on Rahul-Kohli and mentioned where Australia lost the plot. Tendulkar wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "I was surprised to see Australia bat first after winning the toss. Commendable performance by the Indian bowlers to restrict them to 199. Australia started well but I felt they missed a left-arm spinner on this surface. The partnership between Virat and Rahul sealed the game for us. They very smartly took their time and were able to execute some superb shots. The ball surely came onto the bat much better in the second half of the game. Congratulations to #TeamIndia on a good start." Also read: CWC '23: Virat Kohli wins India's best fielder of the match, star batter's celebrations goes viral - Watch I was surprised to see Australia bat first after winning the toss. Commendable performance by the Indian bowlers to restrict them to 199. Australia started well but I felt they missed a left-arm spinner on this surface. The partnership between Virat and Rahul sealed the game for… pic.twitter.com/qUr21Vaqxb — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 8, 2023 × At the post-match presentation, winning captain Rohit said, "Pretty exciting. Good feeling to come out on top. It was a good game to start the tournament for us. I thought it was magnificent, especially the fielding and we saw the effort from everyone today, conditions like this it would be tough. Our bowlers used the conditions perfectly and we knew there would be assistance for everyone, even the seamers got some reverse, the spinners bowled in the nice areas and all in all it was a great effort. I was (nervous), you don't want to start your innings like that, credit to the Aussies bowlers as they bowled in good areas but some loose shots as well, when you have that kind of target you want to score as much as possible in the powerplay, but credit to Virat and KL on how they went about the chase." India will now face Afghanistan on Wednesday (October 11) in New Delhi, India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC 2023: Sachin Tendulkar heaps praise on Virat Kohli-KL Rahul, points out where Australia went wrong

<p>New Zealand rode on Rachin Ravindra's all-round show (123 not out and 1 for 76) and opener Devon Conway's 152* to thrash defending champions England by nine wickets in pursuit of 283 in the CWC 2023 opener on Thursday (October 5) in Ahmedabad. After the match, Rachin opened up on the influence of Indian stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid on his name. The New Zealand all-rounder was named after Dravid and Tendulkar, with the two first names coming together to form ‘Rachin’. Further, the Player-of-the-Match revealed that Master Blaster Sachin was his idol while growing up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At a press conference after the match, the 23-year-old Rachin stated,&nbsp;"I think those two are pretty special cricketers. Obviously, I've heard a lot of stories and watched a lot of footage and the influence from my parents and the old-school Indian cricketers was pretty cool Obviously, I idolised Sachin Tendulkar. I think a lot of people did. I think the way he batted and his technique was beautiful to watch."</p>

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<p>Rachin further added, "I guess being lefty, there are guys you look at, I love Lara, I love Sangakkara, just the usual gun left-handers, but Tendulkar was definitely the idol. I think a hundred is always special, but I guess in terms of being able to perform in India is pretty cool. So, it’s cool to have that moment and obviously, it's always nice coming to India I have a sense of family connection whenever I'm in Bangalore and being able to see my grandparents and stuff so yeah, it's pretty cool."</p>

<p>Without the likes of regular captain Kane Williamson, Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson, NZ defeated England by nine wickets in the 2023 World Cup opener. Being asked to bat first, Jos Buttler-led England managed only 282 for 9 riding on Matt Henry's 3 for 48 and two wickets each from Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner. In reply, the Kiwis lost Will Young for a golden duck but a mammoth unbeaten 273-run second-wicket stand between centurions Conway and Rachin led the Black Caps to a massive win.&nbsp;</p>

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New Zealand rode on Rachin Ravindra's all-round show (123 not out and 1 for 76) and opener Devon Conway's 152* to thrash defending champions England by nine wickets in pursuit of 283 in the CWC 2023 opener on Thursday (October 5) in Ahmedabad.

New Zealand rode on Rachin Ravindra's all-round show (123 not out and 1 for 76) and opener Devon Conway's 152* to thrash defending champions England by nine wickets in pursuit of 283 in the CWC 2023 opener on Thursday (October 5) in Ahmedabad. After the match, Rachin opened up on the influence of Indian stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid on his name. The New Zealand all-rounder was named after Dravid and Tendulkar, with the two first names coming together to form ‘Rachin’. Further, the Player-of-the-Match revealed that Master Blaster Sachin was his idol while growing up. At a press conference after the match, the 23-year-old Rachin stated, "I think those two are pretty special cricketers. Obviously, I've heard a lot of stories and watched a lot of footage and the influence from my parents and the old-school Indian cricketers was pretty cool Obviously, I idolised Sachin Tendulkar. I think a lot of people did. I think the way he batted and his technique was beautiful to watch." Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand's hero vs England, has been named after Dravid and Sachin Rachin further added, "I guess being lefty, there are guys you look at, I love Lara, I love Sangakkara, just the usual gun left-handers, but Tendulkar was definitely the idol. I think a hundred is always special, but I guess in terms of being able to perform in India is pretty cool. So, it’s cool to have that moment and obviously, it's always nice coming to India I have a sense of family connection whenever I'm in Bangalore and being able to see my grandparents and stuff so yeah, it's pretty cool." Without the likes of regular captain Kane Williamson, Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson, NZ defeated England by nine wickets in the 2023 World Cup opener. Being asked to bat first, Jos Buttler-led England managed only 282 for 9 riding on Matt Henry's 3 for 48 and two wickets each from Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner. In reply, the Kiwis lost Will Young for a golden duck but a mammoth unbeaten 273-run second-wicket stand between centurions Conway and Rachin led the Black Caps to a massive win. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sachin Tendulkar was definitely the idol, says Rachin Ravindra after NZ thrash England in CWC '23 opener

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is just days away and India is one of the strong contestants to lift the trophy. Over the years, Indian batters have dominated the World Cup batting charts, and the fans hope this edition will also be the same. As India prepares for the ODI World Cup, here are the TOP FIVE Indian batters with the most runs in the ICC ODI World Cups.

ICC ODI World Cup: Top five run-getters for India

<p>Sachin Tendulkar fulfilled his dream of winning the ODI World Cup in his last edition, when India won the coveted title in 2011. Co-hosting the tournament along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, MS Dhoni &amp; Co. went on to beat Sri Lanka in the final in pursuit of 275, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2, to win the trophy after 28 years and sent the entire nation into a frenzy.</p>

<p>Tendulkar, who was playing his last 50-over World Cup, was carried on the shoulders&nbsp;by the likes of&nbsp;Yusuf Pathan, Virat Kohli,&nbsp;Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh,&nbsp;as they gave him a fitting tribute. Now, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag -- part of India's 2011 victorious run -- wants Kohli to win the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 and be carried on his teammates' shoulders.</p>

<p>“Cheeku (Kohli) didn’t score a single century in the 2019 World Cup, this year I hope he scores many hundreds and ends up as the leading run-scorer in the tournament. Then, I want him to be carried on the shoulders and get a round of the ground," Sehwag told on Cricbuzz.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In addition, Sehwag went on to say that Rohit Sharma and Kohli deserve to win the forthcoming World Cup, which gets underway on October 05. Sehwag pointed out that Rohit just missed being part of the victorious 2011 batch and labelled him&nbsp;a fantastic player.</p>

<h2><strong>'Rohit &amp; Kohli deserve to win 2023 ODI&nbsp;World Cup'</strong></h2>

<p>“These two (Rohit &amp; Kohli) senior players deserve to win the World Cup. Rohit Sharma was so close to getting picked for the 2011 World Cup but missed out. Later he became the Badshah of ODIs, he deserves to win a World Cup trophy because he is a fantastic player," said Sehwag.</p>

<p>It is to be noted that Kohli will be playing his fourth edition of the ODI World Cup since 2011. Meanwhile, this will be Rohit's third appearance at the 50-over showpiece. Both the veterans will be desperate to help the national side break their ten-year-long ICC title drought and help India clinch their third ODI World Cup title.</p>

<p>India open their campaign on October 08 versus Australia in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

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Sachin Tendulkar fulfilled his dream of winning the ODI World Cup in his last edition, when India won the coveted title in 2011. Co-hosting the tournament along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, MS Dhoni & Co.

Sachin Tendulkar fulfilled his dream of winning the ODI World Cup in his last edition, when India won the coveted title in 2011. Co-hosting the tournament along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, MS Dhoni & Co. went on to beat Sri Lanka in the final in pursuit of 275, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2, to win the trophy after 28 years and sent the entire nation into a frenzy. Tendulkar, who was playing his last 50-over World Cup, was carried on the shoulders by the likes of Yusuf Pathan, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh, as they gave him a fitting tribute. Now, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag -- part of India's 2011 victorious run -- wants Kohli to win the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 and be carried on his teammates' shoulders. “Cheeku (Kohli) didn’t score a single century in the 2019 World Cup, this year I hope he scores many hundreds and ends up as the leading run-scorer in the tournament. Then, I want him to be carried on the shoulders and get a round of the ground," Sehwag told on Cricbuzz. Also read: Rohit Sharma is the most difficult to bowl at, says Shadab Khan ahead of India-Pakistan CWC '23 tie In addition, Sehwag went on to say that Rohit Sharma and Kohli deserve to win the forthcoming World Cup, which gets underway on October 05. Sehwag pointed out that Rohit just missed being part of the victorious 2011 batch and labelled him a fantastic player. 'Rohit & Kohli deserve to win 2023 ODI World Cup' “These two (Rohit & Kohli) senior players deserve to win the World Cup. Rohit Sharma was so close to getting picked for the 2011 World Cup but missed out. Later he became the Badshah of ODIs, he deserves to win a World Cup trophy because he is a fantastic player," said Sehwag. It is to be noted that Kohli will be playing his fourth edition of the ODI World Cup since 2011. Meanwhile, this will be Rohit's third appearance at the 50-over showpiece. Both the veterans will be desperate to help the national side break their ten-year-long ICC title drought and help India clinch their third ODI World Cup title. India open their campaign on October 08 versus Australia in Chennai. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Rohit Sharma-led India is gearing up for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, which gets underway on October 5 in Ahmedabad. India will look to win the&nbsp;coveted trophy for the third time, second as hosts.&nbsp;In the 2011 ODI World Cup, MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue had a memorable campaign as they beat Sri Lanka, who were also the co-hosts, in the final to win by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 2. However, it wasn't a smooth run for Team India, who didn't win it easy versus the Netherlands and Ireland and lost to South Africa in the group stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India started the tournament by beating Bangladesh convincingly in the tournament-opener, played a tied game versus England, won against Ireland and the Netherlands but not comprehensively, and lost a close game versus South Africa before getting on a winning streak to eventually lift the coveted title. Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who ended as the Player-of-the-Series with 362 runs and 15 wickets, recalled Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's advice&nbsp;after Dhoni &amp; Co.'s three-wicket loss to the Proteas, in Nagpur, defending 297.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by Hindustan Times, Yuvraj&nbsp;said, "Now, distraction is a bit more because that time there was no social media. There was distraction with media and people. We were trying to focus on the game, and in the world cup, we had lost to South Africa - a game we should have won. The media started to go berserk. Sachin sat down with the team and said, 'we need to stop watching television, stop reading the papers. Use our headphones when we are going through crowds in airports. Just focus on the world cup'. The team agreed, we just followed that and it really worked."</p>

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<p>He added, "Because there's anyway so much pressure. Problem with India is that, people think only the Indian team will win. It's a big World Cup, there are so many good teams out there, and we got to be really focussed on your tasks at hand."</p>

<p>Tendulkar's words did the trick for India, who went on to beat West Indies, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, respectively, to lift the title after the SA setback. He had a stellar run in the 2011 edition, ending with 482 runs with two centuries (second-most overall). It was his last appearance in the ODI World Cup, his sixth overall, where India returned with the title after 28 years. Will Rohit &amp; Co. replicate Dhoni-led India's 2011 heroics? Only time will tell...</p>

<p>India begin their campaign versus Australia on October 8 in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

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Rohit Sharma-led India is gearing up for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, which gets underway on October 5 in Ahmedabad. India will look to win the coveted trophy for the third time, second as hosts.

Rohit Sharma-led India is gearing up for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, which gets underway on October 5 in Ahmedabad. India will look to win the coveted trophy for the third time, second as hosts. In the 2011 ODI World Cup, MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue had a memorable campaign as they beat Sri Lanka, who were also the co-hosts, in the final to win by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 2. However, it wasn't a smooth run for Team India, who didn't win it easy versus the Netherlands and Ireland and lost to South Africa in the group stage. India started the tournament by beating Bangladesh convincingly in the tournament-opener, played a tied game versus England, won against Ireland and the Netherlands but not comprehensively, and lost a close game versus South Africa before getting on a winning streak to eventually lift the coveted title. Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who ended as the Player-of-the-Series with 362 runs and 15 wickets, recalled Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's advice after Dhoni & Co.'s three-wicket loss to the Proteas, in Nagpur, defending 297. As quoted by Hindustan Times, Yuvraj said, "Now, distraction is a bit more because that time there was no social media. There was distraction with media and people. We were trying to focus on the game, and in the world cup, we had lost to South Africa - a game we should have won. The media started to go berserk. Sachin sat down with the team and said, 'we need to stop watching television, stop reading the papers. Use our headphones when we are going through crowds in airports. Just focus on the world cup'. The team agreed, we just followed that and it really worked." Also read: PCB chief Zaka Ashraf indirectly calls India 'enemy country' ahead of CWC '23, video goes viral - Watch He added, "Because there's anyway so much pressure. Problem with India is that, people think only the Indian team will win. It's a big World Cup, there are so many good teams out there, and we got to be really focussed on your tasks at hand." Tendulkar's words did the trick for India, who went on to beat West Indies, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, respectively, to lift the title after the SA setback. He had a stellar run in the 2011 edition, ending with 482 runs with two centuries (second-most overall). It was his last appearance in the ODI World Cup, his sixth overall, where India returned with the title after 28 years. Will Rohit & Co. replicate Dhoni-led India's 2011 heroics? Only time will tell... India begin their campaign versus Australia on October 8 in Chennai. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Rohit Sharma-led India had a chance to inflict a whitewash over Australia when both sides met in the third and final ODI, in Rajkot, on Wednesday (September 27). However, the Men in Blue lost by 66 runs in a high-scoring contest to win the series 2-1 heading into the home ODI World Cup. During their 353-run chase, Rohit (81) and Virat Kohli (56) did well but couldn't capitalise on their starts as India were bundled out for 286 in 49.4 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite Kohli missing out on another century in the format, he equalled Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's elite record. The 34-year-old right-hander became only the second batter in the world to complete 5,500 runs at home in the shorter format. Tendulkar ended his illustrious career -- with 34,000 runs and 100 centuries overall -- with 6,976 ODI&nbsp;runs while playing on home soil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli's home ODI runs stand&nbsp;at 5,503.&nbsp;Last month, he broke Tendulkar's record of becoming the fastest to 13,000 ODI runs. In addition, he went past the former batter's century tally (20) at home. Kohli has the most number of ODI tons while playing at home (21).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After India's loss, captain Rohit didn't read much into the result and has backed his side for the upcoming ODI World Cup. At the post-match presentation, he said, "The last 7-8 ODIs we have played really well, we have been challenged under different conditions and different teams, I thought we responded to that challenge pretty well. Unfortunately not the result we wanted today. When we talk about the 15 we are very clear what we want. We are not confused, we know where we are headed as a team. It's a team sport and we want everyone to come and play their part - that's how we win championships. It's about looking after the body and try and stay fresh for the next one and half months."</p>


Rohit Sharma-led India had a chance to inflict a whitewash over Australia when both sides met in the third and final ODI, in Rajkot, on Wednesday (September 27).

Rohit Sharma-led India had a chance to inflict a whitewash over Australia when both sides met in the third and final ODI, in Rajkot, on Wednesday (September 27). However, the Men in Blue lost by 66 runs in a high-scoring contest to win the series 2-1 heading into the home ODI World Cup. During their 353-run chase, Rohit (81) and Virat Kohli (56) did well but couldn't capitalise on their starts as India were bundled out for 286 in 49.4 overs. Despite Kohli missing out on another century in the format, he equalled Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's elite record. The 34-year-old right-hander became only the second batter in the world to complete 5,500 runs at home in the shorter format. Tendulkar ended his illustrious career -- with 34,000 runs and 100 centuries overall -- with 6,976 ODI runs while playing on home soil. Kohli's home ODI runs stand at 5,503. Last month, he broke Tendulkar's record of becoming the fastest to 13,000 ODI runs. In addition, he went past the former batter's century tally (20) at home. Kohli has the most number of ODI tons while playing at home (21). Also read: Ind vs Aus: Rahul Dravid 'really happy' with Team India's CWC'23 preparations despite 3rd ODI loss After India's loss, captain Rohit didn't read much into the result and has backed his side for the upcoming ODI World Cup. At the post-match presentation, he said, "The last 7-8 ODIs we have played really well, we have been challenged under different conditions and different teams, I thought we responded to that challenge pretty well. Unfortunately not the result we wanted today. When we talk about the 15 we are very clear what we want. We are not confused, we know where we are headed as a team. It's a team sport and we want everyone to come and play their part - that's how we win championships. It's about looking after the body and try and stay fresh for the next one and half months."

Ind vs Aus: Virat Kohli equals Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's ELITE record during Rajkot ODI

<p>During the Asia Cup 2023 edition, Virat Kohli slammed his 47th ODI hundred and took his overall century tally to 77, only 23 behind Sachin Tendulkar (with most international tons). Over the years, Kohli has broken several records achieved by Tendulkar, however, question remains if he will be able to go past the Master Blaster's century record. In this regard, former South Africa captain AB de Villiers -- who has shared the dressing room with Kohli for a long time in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp -- has made a bold statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his YouTube channel, De Villiers claimed, "I don't think that is his focus. That is not his main drive. He has never been all about myself kind of a guy. He wants to win World Cups for his team and be part of a successful unit in all formats of the game. He is a team player, and that's what you see on the field (with) all those emotions coming out. Especially when he is fielding, there is nothing really to gain for him, but you could see that emotion, which tells you how much it means to him to win."</p>

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<p>Kohli has&nbsp;featured in 111 Tests, 280 ODIs, 115 T20Is since his international debut in 2008. He has 29 hundreds in Tests, 47 in ODIs and a solitary in the shortest format of the game. At present, the 34-year-old is gearing up for India's third and final ODI versus Australia in Rajkot on Wednesday (September 27). He was rested for the opening two games with the ODI World Cup just a few days away.</p>

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During the Asia Cup 2023 edition, Virat Kohli slammed his 47th ODI hundred and took his overall century tally to 77, only 23 behind Sachin Tendulkar (with most international tons).

During the Asia Cup 2023 edition, Virat Kohli slammed his 47th ODI hundred and took his overall century tally to 77, only 23 behind Sachin Tendulkar (with most international tons). Over the years, Kohli has broken several records achieved by Tendulkar, however, question remains if he will be able to go past the Master Blaster's century record. In this regard, former South Africa captain AB de Villiers -- who has shared the dressing room with Kohli for a long time in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp -- has made a bold statement. On his YouTube channel, De Villiers claimed, "I don't think that is his focus. That is not his main drive. He has never been all about myself kind of a guy. He wants to win World Cups for his team and be part of a successful unit in all formats of the game. He is a team player, and that's what you see on the field (with) all those emotions coming out. Especially when he is fielding, there is nothing really to gain for him, but you could see that emotion, which tells you how much it means to him to win." Also read: Virat Kohli might say 'thank you very much' if India win CWC '23: SA legend AB de Villiers' BOLD remark Kohli has featured in 111 Tests, 280 ODIs, 115 T20Is since his international debut in 2008. He has 29 hundreds in Tests, 47 in ODIs and a solitary in the shortest format of the game. At present, the 34-year-old is gearing up for India's third and final ODI versus Australia in Rajkot on Wednesday (September 27). He was rested for the opening two games with the ODI World Cup just a few days away. Kohli will be desperate to make a mark for India in the forthcoming ODI World Cup at home. At 34, and just few months away from turning 35, the former Indian skipper might be playing his last 50-over World Cup. Thus, the right-hander will be adamant in making the most of the opportunities in the CWC 2023 edition. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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CWC 2023: How Team India has fared in last six editions

Ahead of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, new entrant Colombo Strikers' Chaminda Vaas -- part of the coaching setup -- opined on Babar Azam-starrer squad, forthcoming Asia Cup and ODI World Cup, to be held later this year. He also made a big claim on Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record.

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<p>Australia batsman David Warner has gone past Sachin Tendulkar to record most ODI hundreds as an opener across formats. The southpaw reached the milestone in second ODI against South Africa on Saturday, September 9 during the ongoing five-match series.</p>

<p>Warner, who made his debut for Australia in 2009, has played all his career as an opener, and now has 46 centuries to his name - 20 in ODIs, 25 in Tests and one in T20Is. Sachin, on the other hand, has 45 centuries to his name as an opener - all in ODIs, out of his 100 international tons. Warner also has second most ODI hundreds for Australia behind Ricky Ponting who tops the list with 29.</p>

<p>Speaking about his numbers, Warner has played in 144 ODI in his career, scoring 6,136 runs at an average of 45 and with a high score of 179. In Tests, Warner is a force to reckon with, having scored 8,487 runs in 199 innings of 109 matches at an average of 44 and with a highest of 335. The opening batsman has also played 99 T20Is, scoring 2,894 runs at an average of 32.88 with a highest of 100.</p>

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<p>As for Tendulkar, the legendary batsman has scored all his 100 tons in only ODIs and Tests. After making his debut in 1989, Tendulkar started to open batting in 1994 in ODIs and went on to score 45 of his 49 tons at that position. In Tests, the master blaster has 51 tons.</p>

<p>As for the match, Warner's belligerent ton and then a sublime century by Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia post a mammoth 392/8 in their 50 overs. Apart from two centurions, Travis Head's 36-ball 64 and Josh Inglis's 37-ball 50 also deflated the Protea fast bowlers.&nbsp;</p>

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Australia batsman David Warner has gone past Sachin Tendulkar to record most ODI hundreds as an opener across formats. The southpaw reached the milestone in second ODI against South Africa on Saturday, September 9 during the ongoing five-match series.

Australia batsman David Warner has gone past Sachin Tendulkar to record most ODI hundreds as an opener across formats. The southpaw reached the milestone in second ODI against South Africa on Saturday, September 9 during the ongoing five-match series. Warner, who made his debut for Australia in 2009, has played all his career as an opener, and now has 46 centuries to his name - 20 in ODIs, 25 in Tests and one in T20Is. Sachin, on the other hand, has 45 centuries to his name as an opener - all in ODIs, out of his 100 international tons. Warner also has second most ODI hundreds for Australia behind Ricky Ponting who tops the list with 29. Speaking about his numbers, Warner has played in 144 ODI in his career, scoring 6,136 runs at an average of 45 and with a high score of 179. In Tests, Warner is a force to reckon with, having scored 8,487 runs in 199 innings of 109 matches at an average of 44 and with a highest of 335. The opening batsman has also played 99 T20Is, scoring 2,894 runs at an average of 32.88 with a highest of 100. Also Read: Hardik Pandya opens up on his workload, says it is 'twice or thrice as anyone else' As for Tendulkar, the legendary batsman has scored all his 100 tons in only ODIs and Tests. After making his debut in 1989, Tendulkar started to open batting in 1994 in ODIs and went on to score 45 of his 49 tons at that position. In Tests, the master blaster has 51 tons. As for the match, Warner's belligerent ton and then a sublime century by Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia post a mammoth 392/8 in their 50 overs. Apart from two centurions, Travis Head's 36-ball 64 and Josh Inglis's 37-ball 50 also deflated the Protea fast bowlers. For the home team, Tabrez Shamsi was the pick of the bowlers who took four wickets for 61 runs in his 10 overs. Australia currently lead five-match series 1-0. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

David Warner goes past Sachin Tendulkar, now has most hundreds across formats as opener

<p>On Wednesday (August 23), India&nbsp;scripted history in its lunar exploration as Chandrayaan-3 made a successful&nbsp;landing at the Moon's South Pole. This mission, headed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marks a huge and historic achievement for the country and its success rode on the optimal performance of the Vikram Lunar lander. With the successful landing, India has further elevated its stature and joined a select group of nations to have attained the historic feat of soft lunar landings. Apart from India, the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union are the other nations to have successfully made lunar landings so far.</p>

<p>After India's momentous achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Every Indian is celebrating today. Every home is celebrating. I am also connected to the people of my country at this proud moment. It is the dawn of a new era."&nbsp;&nbsp;PM Modi added, "He also congratulated the team of scientists in Isro who made the mission a success.&nbsp;"No country has reached there (the South Pole of the moon) before. With the hard work of our scientists, we have reached there."</p>

<p>After India's successful landing, many sports personalities also reacted to the historic achievement for the country. Among India's sports personalities, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar led the wishes and wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "@ISRO represents the best of India. Humble, hardworking women &amp; men, coming together, overcoming challenges, and making our tricolour fly high.&nbsp;India must celebrate and congratulate the Chandrayaan-2 team, which was led by Shri K Sivan, along with Shri S Somanath’s #Chandrayaan3 team. Every hard landing has lessons which take us closer to a soft landing - on the moon, and in life. Jai Hind!"</p>

<p>The likes of current India captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Hockey India, Anil Kumble, Ajinkya Rahane, Mithali Raj, Sania Mirza, etc. joined in the celebrations and congratulated the countrymen on the social media platform X.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Many congratulations to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> team. You have made the nation proud 🇮🇳<br />
Jai Hind!</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🇮🇳 - The 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 to reach the lunar south pole.<br />
That's got a nice ring to it 👏<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yaaaaayyy , We have done it.<br />
Soft landing on the Moon.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> .<br />
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Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> and all those who dedicated themselves to this historic mission.<br />
We are on the Moon 🌙 <a href="https://t.co/VZLLgeSLEk">pic.twitter.com/VZLLgeSLEk</a></p>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1694327551869718817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">History Created! 👏 👏<br />
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Mission Successful 🌖<br />
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Congratulations 🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> <a href="https://t.co/Gr7MxooHo1">pic.twitter.com/Gr7MxooHo1</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🎥 Witnessing History from Dublin! 🙌<br />
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The moment India's Vikram Lander touched down successfully on the Moon's South Pole 🚀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/uIA29Yls51">https://t.co/uIA29Yls51</a> <a href="https://t.co/OxgR1uK5uN">pic.twitter.com/OxgR1uK5uN</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hello Moon! 👋🌕<br />
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Sooo proud of everyone at <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> for making this possible and giving every Indian a moment to cherish for a lifetime.<br />
Many congratulations! 🎉<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> <a href="https://t.co/cJ3bNYX2Px">pic.twitter.com/cJ3bNYX2Px</a></p>
— DK (@DineshKarthik) <a href="https://twitter.com/DineshKarthik/status/1694328891060756667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">History👏👏<br />
Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> for this extraordinary accomplishment. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a></p>
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99/status/1694333547853816018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ISRO</a> 🙌<br />
Such a proud moment for every Indian 🇮🇳<br />
Hats off to your dedication and perseverance 🫡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a></p>
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) <a href="https://twitter.com/yuzi_chahal/status/1694330428281266267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Milestone moment that will go down in History 🫡🇮🇳<br />
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Congratulations Team ISRO for fulling the dreams of a billion people 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HockeyIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaKaGame?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaKaGame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayan3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISRO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ISRO</a> <a href="https://t.co/VZFwSCe3Js">pic.twitter.com/VZFwSCe3Js</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A landmark day in our country's history! Congratulations to everyone involved in the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 🇮🇳 So proud 👏</p>
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) <a href="https://twitter.com/hardikpandya7/status/1694328667311370677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Proud moment for India! Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> on the successful landing of Chandrayan 3.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayan3Landing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayan3Landing</a></p>
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/1694334568319389983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartiest congratulations to our dedicated scientists and the entire team behind <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> 's successful Moon landing.<br />
A proud moment for our nation🇮🇳</p>
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajinkyarahane88/status/1694334702268882958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Proud moment for all Indians as we become the 1st ever Country to land successfully on the South pole of the Moon .<br />
Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> and to all the people who have dedicated themselves to this historic mission.<br />
A moment to cherish for all of us.<br />
Jai Hind <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> <a href="https://t.co/bnC6x1RlkT">pic.twitter.com/bnC6x1RlkT</a></p>
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) <a href="https://twitter.com/VVSLaxman281/status/1694329429550317764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We've all gazed at the moon from afar, a symbol of wonder and curiosity. Today, India proudly stands on the lunar surface, a giant leap that embodies our nation's scientific prowess and determination. A proud moment for all Indians! 🇮🇳🌕<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan3Landing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan3Landing</a></p>
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) <a href="https://twitter.com/M_Raj03/status/1694328836195074465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a monumental feat for <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> and India! Congratulations to every Indian <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayan3Landing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayan3Landing</a> <a href="https://t.co/5UfCqYRGkR">pic.twitter.com/5UfCqYRGkR</a></p>
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<p>The Chandrayaan-3, i.e. "Mooncraft" in Sanskrit, touched down at 6:04 pm IST. Soon after, the mission control technicians cheered wildly and embraced their colleagues with the country's staggering achievement.&nbsp;</p>

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On Wednesday (August 23), India scripted history in its lunar exploration as Chandrayaan-3 made a successful landing at the Moon's South Pole. This mission, headed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marks a huge and historic achievement for the country and its success rode on the optimal performance of the Vikram Lunar lander.

On Wednesday (August 23), India scripted history in its lunar exploration as Chandrayaan-3 made a successful landing at the Moon's South Pole. This mission, headed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marks a huge and historic achievement for the country and its success rode on the optimal performance of the Vikram Lunar lander. With the successful landing, India has further elevated its stature and joined a select group of nations to have attained the historic feat of soft lunar landings. Apart from India, the United States, China, and the former Soviet Union are the other nations to have successfully made lunar landings so far. After India's momentous achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Every Indian is celebrating today. Every home is celebrating. I am also connected to the people of my country at this proud moment. It is the dawn of a new era." PM Modi added, "He also congratulated the team of scientists in Isro who made the mission a success. "No country has reached there (the South Pole of the moon) before. With the hard work of our scientists, we have reached there." After India's successful landing, many sports personalities also reacted to the historic achievement for the country. Among India's sports personalities, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar led the wishes and wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "@ISRO represents the best of India. Humble, hardworking women & men, coming together, overcoming challenges, and making our tricolour fly high. India must celebrate and congratulate the Chandrayaan-2 team, which was led by Shri K Sivan, along with Shri S Somanath’s #Chandrayaan3 team. Every hard landing has lessons which take us closer to a soft landing - on the moon, and in life. Jai Hind!" The likes of current India captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Hockey India, Anil Kumble, Ajinkya Rahane, Mithali Raj, Sania Mirza, etc. joined in the celebrations and congratulated the countrymen on the social media platform X. Many congratulations to the #Chandrayaan3 team. You have made the nation proud 🇮🇳 Jai Hind! — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 23, 2023 × 🇮🇳 - The 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 to reach the lunar south pole. That's got a nice ring to it 👏 A proud moment for each one of us & a big congratulations to @isro for all their efforts. — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 23, 2023 × India is over the moon because Chandrayaan is on the moon 🫡🇮🇳 Such a proud moment for 1 billion of us 🇮🇳 #Chandrayaan3 — Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) August 23, 2023 × Well done India! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 #ISRO #Chandrayaan3 — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 23, 2023 × Yaaaaayyy , We have done it. Soft landing on the Moon.#Chandrayaan3 . Congratulations @isro and all those who dedicated themselves to this historic mission. We are on the Moon 🌙 pic.twitter.com/VZLLgeSLEk — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 23, 2023 × Also read: Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Live Updates: Moon soft-landing sucessful, Modi says moment extraordinary History Created! 👏 👏 Mission Successful 🌖 Congratulations 🇮🇳#Chandrayaan3 | @isro pic.twitter.com/Gr7MxooHo1 — BCCI (@BCCI) August 23, 2023 × 🎥 Witnessing History from Dublin! 🙌 The moment India's Vikram Lander touched down successfully on the Moon's South Pole 🚀#Chandrayaan3 | @isro | #TeamIndia https://t.co/uIA29Yls51 pic.twitter.com/OxgR1uK5uN — BCCI (@BCCI) August 23, 2023 × Hello Moon! 👋🌕 Sooo proud of everyone at @isro for making this possible and giving every Indian a moment to cherish for a lifetime. Many congratulations! 🎉#Chandrayaan3 pic.twitter.com/cJ3bNYX2Px — DK (@DineshKarthik) August 23, 2023 × History👏👏 Congratulations @isro for this extraordinary accomplishment. #JaiHind — Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 23, 2023 × Congratulations @ISRO 🙌 Such a proud moment for every Indian 🇮🇳 Hats off to your dedication and perseverance 🫡#Chandrayaan3 — Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) August 23, 2023 × Milestone moment that will go down in History 🫡🇮🇳 Congratulations Team ISRO for fulling the dreams of a billion people 🤩#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #Chandrayan3 #ISRO pic.twitter.com/VZFwSCe3Js — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 23, 2023 × A landmark day in our country's history! Congratulations to everyone involved in the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 🇮🇳 So proud 👏 — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 23, 2023 × Proud moment for India! Congratulations @isro on the successful landing of Chandrayan 3.#Chandrayan3Landing — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 23, 2023 × Heartiest congratulations to our dedicated scientists and the entire team behind #Chandrayaan3 's successful Moon landing. A proud moment for our nation🇮🇳 — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 23, 2023 × Proud moment for all Indians as we become the 1st ever Country to land successfully on the South pole of the Moon . Congratulations @isro and to all the people who have dedicated themselves to this historic mission. A moment to cherish for all of us. Jai Hind #Chandrayaan3 pic.twitter.com/bnC6x1RlkT — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 23, 2023 × We've all gazed at the moon from afar, a symbol of wonder and curiosity. Today, India proudly stands on the lunar surface, a giant leap that embodies our nation's scientific prowess and determination. A proud moment for all Indians! 🇮🇳🌕#Chandrayaan3 #Chandrayaan3Landing — Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) August 23, 2023 × What a monumental feat for @isro and India! Congratulations to every Indian #Chandrayan3Landing pic.twitter.com/5UfCqYRGkR — Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) August 23, 2023 × The Chandrayaan-3, i.e. "Mooncraft" in Sanskrit, touched down at 6:04 pm IST. Soon after, the mission control technicians cheered wildly and embraced their colleagues with the country's staggering achievement. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Virat Kohli batted only twice during India's just-concluded all-format tour of West Indies. He played the two Tests and ODI series opener before being rested for the final two games and returned home&nbsp;not being part of the T20I setup (since the 2022 T20 World Cup). During his limited time in the middle, Kohli took his international century tally to 76 with a fine 121 in the second and final Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Kohli got to his 76th ton, talks resumed whether he would surpass Sachin Tendulkar's 100 centuries record, most by any batter at the international level. Being rested for majority of the ODIs, the former Indian captain's WI tour ended pretty soon and, thus, he could not add more to his tally.</p>

<p>He will now gear up for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023, in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, starting on August 30, which will soon be followed by the home ODI World Cup, in October-November.<br />
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While many believe he will be keen to come close to Tendulkar's tally and aim to break it soon, in the coming years, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa rubbished all such claims.</p>

<p>Uthappa, part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup win under MS Dhoni, feels Kohli isn't bothered about personal records and will be focusing on winning games for India in the upcoming Asia Cup and CWC '23.</p>

<p>Speaking to Times of India, the former player said. "Virat (Kohli) doesn't really care about breaking records anymore. We as people and fans are obsessed with it. He would much rather win matches for India irrespective of those hundreds. Virat's focus will be on winning matches for India in the Asia Cup and World Cup. He doesn't really care about the records."</p>

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<p>Uthappa added, "Whether he (Virat) achieves that milestone (breaking Sachin's ODI centuries record) during the Asia Cup, World Cup or at any (other) point in his career, it doesn't matter because his sole focus is on winning matches for India, not his hundreds."</p>

<p>At present, the 34-year-old Kohli has a chance to break Tendulkar's record. He still has plenty of cricket left in him even if he only plays Tests and ODIs. However, he will be focused on the larger picture, i.e. of ending India's ten-year-long ICC title drought with a win in the home 50-over World Cup at home later this year.</p>

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Virat Kohli batted only twice during India's just-concluded all-format tour of West Indies. He played the two Tests and ODI series opener before being rested for the final two games and returned home not being part of the T20I setup (since the 2022 T20 World Cup).

Virat Kohli batted only twice during India's just-concluded all-format tour of West Indies. He played the two Tests and ODI series opener before being rested for the final two games and returned home not being part of the T20I setup (since the 2022 T20 World Cup). During his limited time in the middle, Kohli took his international century tally to 76 with a fine 121 in the second and final Test. When Kohli got to his 76th ton, talks resumed whether he would surpass Sachin Tendulkar's 100 centuries record, most by any batter at the international level. Being rested for majority of the ODIs, the former Indian captain's WI tour ended pretty soon and, thus, he could not add more to his tally. He will now gear up for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023, in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, starting on August 30, which will soon be followed by the home ODI World Cup, in October-November. While many believe he will be keen to come close to Tendulkar's tally and aim to break it soon, in the coming years, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa rubbished all such claims. Uthappa, part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup win under MS Dhoni, feels Kohli isn't bothered about personal records and will be focusing on winning games for India in the upcoming Asia Cup and CWC '23. Speaking to Times of India, the former player said. "Virat (Kohli) doesn't really care about breaking records anymore. We as people and fans are obsessed with it. He would much rather win matches for India irrespective of those hundreds. Virat's focus will be on winning matches for India in the Asia Cup and World Cup. He doesn't really care about the records." Also read: 'India played with 10 players': Aakash Chopra baffled with Hardik Pandya's tactics after WI T20Is loss Uthappa added, "Whether he (Virat) achieves that milestone (breaking Sachin's ODI centuries record) during the Asia Cup, World Cup or at any (other) point in his career, it doesn't matter because his sole focus is on winning matches for India, not his hundreds." At present, the 34-year-old Kohli has a chance to break Tendulkar's record. He still has plenty of cricket left in him even if he only plays Tests and ODIs. However, he will be focused on the larger picture, i.e. of ending India's ten-year-long ICC title drought with a win in the home 50-over World Cup at home later this year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>What's the first memory you get when you hear the word cricket?</p>

<p>Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup in 1983?</p>

<p>Saurav Ganguly waving his shirt at Lord's balcony?</p>

<p>Or those outrageous cover drives by Sachin Tendulkar?</p>

<p>Most Indians also have some priceless memories of playing 'gully cricket' in alleyways during&nbsp;their&nbsp;childhoods.</p>

<p>Because when it comes to cricket in India, it's not just a sport, it's an emotion, a religion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A game which originated in England and was brought to the subcontinent by the East India Company, cricket ended up as a sport that unifies the nation.</p>

<p>A game, in which India has better records than the English with multiple ICC trophies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just one, there are several high points in the history of Indian cricket, here's a look at some of the most monumental ones in post-Independence India:</p>

<p><strong>1983 World Cup</strong></p>

<p>When India won the 1983 World Cup and captain Kapil Dev lifted the trophy, it gave thousands of youngsters a reason to follow and play the sport.</p>

<p>It is regarded as a landmark moment in the history of the sport as it was the beginning of the craze that the nation experiences today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India was playing in their first final of the World Cup and defied all the odds to defeat a prolific West Indies in 1983 under the leadership of Kapil Dev.&nbsp;<br />
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<p><strong>Independence Cup 1997–98</strong></p>

<p>The ardent cricket lovers in India remember that sensational boundary that Hrishikesh Kanitkar hit when India needed three runs to win from just two balls against their arch-rival Pakistan during the Silver Jubilee Independence Cup final in Dhaka on January 18, 1998.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan's ace Saqlain Mushtaq was bowling, and a win for India was looking rather difficult at that moment, but thanks to that outrageous boundary, India successfully chased the total of 314/5 in a nail-biter, making Kanitkar an overnight hero.</p>

<p>The match is considered one of the best clashes between India and Pakistan — fierce cricketing rivals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Silver Jubilee Independence Cup tournament was held as a celebration of 25 years of Bangladesh's independence.</p>

<p>Besides the host Bangladesh, India and Pakistan were other participants. India won the tournament after defeating Pakistan in the third final of the best of three finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch that sensational four runs:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Natwest series 2002</strong></p>

<p>Remember when Sourav Ganguly took off his shirt to celebrate India's win against England? It was 2002 when former India captain Ganguly's iconic celebration at Lord's balcony went viral and still is considered one of the most famous incidents in the history of Indian cricket, so as the match was.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2002 NatWest Series was a One Day International cricket tri-series between England, India and Sri Lanka. The final was played between India and England.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the match, India chased down a total of 326 in the NatWest final, however, the chase was not easy as India were reduced to 146 for 5 at one stage.</p>

<p>Ganguly (60) and Virender Sehwag (45) gave a good start to the team but Dinesh Mongia, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid lost their wickets in quick secession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yuvraj Singh scored some crucial runs with Mohammed Kaif and put up a 121-run partnership for the sixth wicket before losing his wicket.</p>

<p>Kaif, who remained unbeaten by scoring 87, kept the fight on and Zaheer Khan hit the winning runs to seal and the first ODI series win in England for India in a historic run chase.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the iconic moment here:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>T20 World Cup 2007</strong></p>

<p>India emerged victorious in the maiden ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa — another landmark win in the history of Indian cricket.</p>

<p>A bunch of youngsters under the leadership of MS Dhoni defied all the odds, beating their arch-rival Pakistan in the final clash.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The thrilling final moments of the match are still fresh when India managed a hard-fought win.</p>

<p>Dhoni gave the final over to pacer Joginder Sharma and Misbah-ul-Haq was batting, Pakistan needed 13 runs to win, with one wicket remaining.</p>

<p>Joginder's first delivery was a wide that he bowled again and gave no run. Misbah hit a sixer on the second ball taking the match down the wire. With 6 runs away from the target, Misbah went for a scoop, handing a simple catch to S Sreesanth.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the final over here:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>World Cup 2011</strong></p>

<p>Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, India won the tournament after defeating Sri Lanka in the final at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>

<p>India also became the first country to win the Cricket World Cup final on home soil.</p>

<p>The win was significant for India and legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who finally won a cup after an outstanding cricketing career.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the winning moment here:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>India win the first-ever Test series in Australia 2019</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli-led team scripted history after they won their first-ever Test series in Australia, another cricket-crazy nation.</p>

<p>Kohli even claimed that that victory was one of the milestones of his career after he led his side to a 2-1 series win over the Aussies.&nbsp;</p>

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What's the first memory you get when you hear the word cricket? Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup in 1983? Saurav Ganguly waving his shirt at Lord's balcony? Or those outrageous cover drives by Sachin Tendulkar?

What's the first memory you get when you hear the word cricket? Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup in 1983? Saurav Ganguly waving his shirt at Lord's balcony? Or those outrageous cover drives by Sachin Tendulkar? Most Indians also have some priceless memories of playing 'gully cricket' in alleyways during their childhoods. Because when it comes to cricket in India, it's not just a sport, it's an emotion, a religion. A game which originated in England and was brought to the subcontinent by the East India Company, cricket ended up as a sport that unifies the nation. A game, in which India has better records than the English with multiple ICC trophies. Not just one, there are several high points in the history of Indian cricket, here's a look at some of the most monumental ones in post-Independence India: 1983 World Cup When India won the 1983 World Cup and captain Kapil Dev lifted the trophy, it gave thousands of youngsters a reason to follow and play the sport. It is regarded as a landmark moment in the history of the sport as it was the beginning of the craze that the nation experiences today. India was playing in their first final of the World Cup and defied all the odds to defeat a prolific West Indies in 1983 under the leadership of Kapil Dev. Watch the winning moment here: × Independence Cup 1997–98 The ardent cricket lovers in India remember that sensational boundary that Hrishikesh Kanitkar hit when India needed three runs to win from just two balls against their arch-rival Pakistan during the Silver Jubilee Independence Cup final in Dhaka on January 18, 1998. Pakistan's ace Saqlain Mushtaq was bowling, and a win for India was looking rather difficult at that moment, but thanks to that outrageous boundary, India successfully chased the total of 314/5 in a nail-biter, making Kanitkar an overnight hero. The match is considered one of the best clashes between India and Pakistan — fierce cricketing rivals. The Silver Jubilee Independence Cup tournament was held as a celebration of 25 years of Bangladesh's independence. Besides the host Bangladesh, India and Pakistan were other participants. India won the tournament after defeating Pakistan in the third final of the best of three finals. Watch that sensational four runs: × Natwest series 2002 Remember when Sourav Ganguly took off his shirt to celebrate India's win against England? It was 2002 when former India captain Ganguly's iconic celebration at Lord's balcony went viral and still is considered one of the most famous incidents in the history of Indian cricket, so as the match was. The 2002 NatWest Series was a One Day International cricket tri-series between England, India and Sri Lanka. The final was played between India and England. During the match, India chased down a total of 326 in the NatWest final, however, the chase was not easy as India were reduced to 146 for 5 at one stage. Ganguly (60) and Virender Sehwag (45) gave a good start to the team but Dinesh Mongia, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid lost their wickets in quick secession. Yuvraj Singh scored some crucial runs with Mohammed Kaif and put up a 121-run partnership for the sixth wicket before losing his wicket. Kaif, who remained unbeaten by scoring 87, kept the fight on and Zaheer Khan hit the winning runs to seal and the first ODI series win in England for India in a historic run chase. Watch the iconic moment here: × T20 World Cup 2007 India emerged victorious in the maiden ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa — another landmark win in the history of Indian cricket. A bunch of youngsters under the leadership of MS Dhoni defied all the odds, beating their arch-rival Pakistan in the final clash. The thrilling final moments of the match are still fresh when India managed a hard-fought win. Dhoni gave the final over to pacer Joginder Sharma and Misbah-ul-Haq was batting, Pakistan needed 13 runs to win, with one wicket remaining. Joginder's first delivery was a wide that he bowled again and gave no run. Misbah hit a sixer on the second ball taking the match down the wire. With 6 runs away from the target, Misbah went for a scoop, handing a simple catch to S Sreesanth. Watch the final over here: × World Cup 2011 Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, India won the tournament after defeating Sri Lanka in the final at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India also became the first country to win the Cricket World Cup final on home soil. The win was significant for India and legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who finally won a cup after an outstanding cricketing career. Watch the winning moment here: × India win the first-ever Test series in Australia 2019 Virat Kohli-led team scripted history after they won their first-ever Test series in Australia, another cricket-crazy nation. 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<p>Virat Kohli will become the tenth player to enter the 500-match club in international cricket when India face West Indies on Day One of the second and final Test at Port-of-Spain in Trinidad. Among Indians, he will become only the fourth player to reach the coveted 500-mark. Sachin Tendulkar is the most capped player (664) in international cricket whereas the likes of MS Dhoni (538) and current head coach Rahul Dravid (509) come second and third, respectively, in terms of most international caps. Thus, Kohli is set to add another feather to his illustrious hat on Thursday (July 20).</p>

<p>Ahead of his landmark international appearance, Kohli, in a video shared on BCCI's official Twitter handle,&nbsp;said, "I'm really grateful. I feel very blessed that I have had such a long journey playing for India and such a long Test career. Because I really had to work hard for it and it makes you feel happy about the hard work that you have put in to see the longevity in the game and the results over the years as well. So, I'm very grateful."</p>

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<p>India's head coach Dravid also congratulated Kohli on his historic achievement and lauded him for being 'a real inspiration to so many players in the current team and boys and girls back home'.</p>

<p>As per BCCI, in a recent press conference, Dravid stated, "Virat is a real inspiration to so many players, in the team as well many players look up to him.&nbsp; Obviously, his numbers and stats speak for themselves it's all in the books. The effort and work that he puts in behind the scene when no one is watching is incredible. I think that has carried him to play 500 games, he is very fit and still going very strong. That's not easy, he has made a lot of sacrifices and put in a lot of hard work."</p>

<p>He added, "It's nice to see Virat's journey. He has come a long way. Over the last 18 months, I've got to know him personally, and I have learned a lot from him."</p>

<p>So far, Kohli has represented India in&nbsp;110 Tests,&nbsp;274 ODIs and 115 T20Is. Debuting in 2008, he soon became someone India can rely on&nbsp;across all formats and the batter has broken several records at the highest level. He has slammed 75 international tons and scored over 25,000 runs overall.&nbsp;</p>

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Virat Kohli will become the tenth player to enter the 500-match club in international cricket when India face West Indies on Day One of the second and final Test at Port-of-Spain in Trinidad.

Virat Kohli will become the tenth player to enter the 500-match club in international cricket when India face West Indies on Day One of the second and final Test at Port-of-Spain in Trinidad. Among Indians, he will become only the fourth player to reach the coveted 500-mark. Sachin Tendulkar is the most capped player (664) in international cricket whereas the likes of MS Dhoni (538) and current head coach Rahul Dravid (509) come second and third, respectively, in terms of most international caps. Thus, Kohli is set to add another feather to his illustrious hat on Thursday (July 20). Ahead of his landmark international appearance, Kohli, in a video shared on BCCI's official Twitter handle, said, "I'm really grateful. I feel very blessed that I have had such a long journey playing for India and such a long Test career. Because I really had to work hard for it and it makes you feel happy about the hard work that you have put in to see the longevity in the game and the results over the years as well. So, I'm very grateful." 500 & Counting 😃 Hear from #TeamIndia Head Coach Rahul Dravid and milestone man Virat Kohli ahead of a special occasion 👌🏻👌🏻#WIvIND | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/cJBA7CVcOj — BCCI (@BCCI) July 20, 2023 × Also read: Ashes, 4th Test: Australia will be disappointed, says Ponting after Cummins & Co. end Day 1 at 299 for 8 India's head coach Dravid also congratulated Kohli on his historic achievement and lauded him for being 'a real inspiration to so many players in the current team and boys and girls back home'. As per BCCI, in a recent press conference, Dravid stated, "Virat is a real inspiration to so many players, in the team as well many players look up to him. Obviously, his numbers and stats speak for themselves it's all in the books. The effort and work that he puts in behind the scene when no one is watching is incredible. I think that has carried him to play 500 games, he is very fit and still going very strong. That's not easy, he has made a lot of sacrifices and put in a lot of hard work." He added, "It's nice to see Virat's journey. He has come a long way. Over the last 18 months, I've got to know him personally, and I have learned a lot from him." So far, Kohli has represented India in 110 Tests, 274 ODIs and 115 T20Is. Debuting in 2008, he soon became someone India can rely on across all formats and the batter has broken several records at the highest level. He has slammed 75 international tons and scored over 25,000 runs overall. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the two-match Test series opener in Dominica on July 14. With this win, former Indian captain Virat Kohli surpassed ex-skipper MS Dhoni in an elite list. It was the 296th time when Kohli ended on the winning side for Team India, overtaking Dhoni (295) and has now closed the gap with Sachin Tendulkar (307).</p>

<p>Tendulkar, who represented India from 1989-2013, played 200 Tests, 463 ODIs and a solitary T20I. During his illustrious career, he was involved in 307 wins with the national side. Dhoni, with over 500 internationals, comes second and Kohli features in the third spot in the elite list. He is now 12 wins away from overtaking the Master Blaster and achieving the top spot.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kohli has represented India in 110 Tests, 274 ODIs and 115 T20Is since making his debut in 2008. He has been India's backbone in the batting line-up and started the India-West Indies Test series&nbsp;with an impressive 76 in the opening match. In the series opener&nbsp;in Dominica, Team India rode on R Ashwin's 12-wicket haul and debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal's 171 to beat Kraigg Brathwaite &amp; Co. by an innings and 141 runs to open their account in style in the 2023-25 WTC cycle.</p>

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Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the two-match Test series opener in Dominica on July 14. With this win, former Indian captain Virat Kohli surpassed ex-skipper MS Dhoni in an elite list.

Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the two-match Test series opener in Dominica on July 14. With this win, former Indian captain Virat Kohli surpassed ex-skipper MS Dhoni in an elite list. It was the 296th time when Kohli ended on the winning side for Team India, overtaking Dhoni (295) and has now closed the gap with Sachin Tendulkar (307). Tendulkar, who represented India from 1989-2013, played 200 Tests, 463 ODIs and a solitary T20I. During his illustrious career, he was involved in 307 wins with the national side. Dhoni, with over 500 internationals, comes second and Kohli features in the third spot in the elite list. He is now 12 wins away from overtaking the Master Blaster and achieving the top spot. Also Read: WI vs IND: 'His biggest quality is...' - India's batting coach backs Virat Kohli to score a ton soon Kohli has represented India in 110 Tests, 274 ODIs and 115 T20Is since making his debut in 2008. He has been India's backbone in the batting line-up and started the India-West Indies Test series with an impressive 76 in the opening match. In the series opener in Dominica, Team India rode on R Ashwin's 12-wicket haul and debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal's 171 to beat Kraigg Brathwaite & Co. by an innings and 141 runs to open their account in style in the 2023-25 WTC cycle. Kohli will now like to add another win to his tally during the second and final Test and move closer to breaking Tendulkar's record by late 2023. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WI vs IND: Virat Kohli closes gap with Sachin Tendulkar in elite list after surpassing MS Dhoni in Dominica

World number 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in an epic 5-set final to win his maiden Wimbledon title. The Spaniard also broke the 34-victory streak of the world number 2.

World number 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in an epic 5-set final to win his maiden Wimbledon title. The Spaniard also broke the 34-victory streak of the world number 2. He defeated the seven-time winner 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 ending the Serbian legend's reign on the Centre Court. It was the first Wimbledon title for Spanish youngster Alcaraz, playing only his 12th match at the championships. This was his second Grand Slam in tennis, having won the US Open last year. Following his heroics at the Wimbledon, athletes from all across the globe congratulated Alcaraz. From Sachin Tendulkar and Shubman Gill to Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and opponent Novak Djokovic reacted to Carlos Alcaraz’s historic moment. Also read: Wimbledon 2023: Sachin Tendulkar lauds Carlos Alcaraz's historic win against Novak Djokovic View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wimbledon (@wimbledon) × Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic congratulate Carlos Alcaraz Novak Djokovic's dream of winning the 24th Grand Slam may not have come true but the Tennis great showed sportsman spirit both on and off the field. He congratulated Carlos on winning the maiden title and said that he totally deserves to win the Grand Slam. "What a quality at the end of the match when you had to serve it out. Carlos! You deserve it. You came up with some big plays in the big situation and you absolutely deserve it. Amazing," said Djokovic. While talking about his experience at the Wimbledon 2024 final, the Tennis great said that one never likes to lose matches like these but when all the emotions are settled, he’ll be very grateful. Another tennis legend Rafael Nadal was the quickest to congratulate Carlos. “Congratulations Carlos. You have given us immense joy today and surely our pioneer in Spanish tennis, Manolo Santana, has also been cheering wherever he is as a member of Wimbledon whom you have joined today. A very strong hug and enjoy the moment, Champion!!!” Nadal wrote in an Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rafa Nadal (@rafaelnadal) × Also read: Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic breaks down while speaking after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in final - WATCH Indian cricketers react to Carlos Alcaraz’s maiden title Popularly known as the God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar also reacted to Carlo’s maiden title win at Wimbledon. While calling him the next superstar of Tennis, Sachin mentioned that he’ll follow Carlos’ career for the next 10-12 years just like he did with Roger Federer. What a fantastic final to watch! Excellent tennis by both these athletes! We’re witnessing the rise of the next superstar of tennis. I’ll be following Carlos’ career for the next 10-12 years just like I did with @Rogerfederer. Many congratulations @carlosalcaraz!#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/ZUDjohh3Li — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 16, 2023 × Ravichandran Ashwin, the number one Test bowler in the world, also congratulated Carlos. The bowler wrote many congratulations to the Spanish youngster. He also posted claps and trophy emoticons with his tweet. Alcaraz👏👏🏆🏆 #Wimbeldon — Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) July 16, 2023 × Indian opener Shubman Gill also posted an Instagram story, cheering for Carlos along with his teammates Mohammed Siraj and Navdeep Saini. All these cricketers are currently in Barbados for the second Test against host West Indies. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>On Thursday (July 14), Yashasvi Jaiswal created history as he became only the 17th Indian, 113rd player overall, to slam a hundred on Test debut. Jaiswal got to the remarkable feat during Day Two of the first Test, in Dominica, between India and West Indies. The left-hander began his innings with a lot of promise and while he was cautious on Day Two, he never looked out of sorts and reached the triple-figure mark without dropping much sweat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Jaiswal entered the record books during Day Two's proceedings in Dominica, wishes have been pouring in for him from all corners. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar also joined in and congratulated the 21-year-old left-hander. He tweeted, "A यशस्वी&nbsp;start to your Test career, @ybj_19! Well done. And a splendid century by @ImRo45." It is to be noted that&nbsp;Yashasvi means successful. <strong>Check out the former batter's post:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A यशस्वी start to your Test career, <a href="https://twitter.com/ybj_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ybj_19</a>! Well done.👏🏼<br />
And a splendid century by <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/o2g4vdwkMN">pic.twitter.com/o2g4vdwkMN</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1679576163155574785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>RECORDS GALORE FOR YOUNG JAISWAL</strong></p>

<p><b>Youngest centurions on Test debut for India</b><br />
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18y 329d - Prithvi Shaw vs WI, Rajkot, 2018<br />
20y 126d - Abbas Ali Baig vs ENG, Old Trafford, 1959<br />
20y 276d - Gundappa Viswanath vs AUS, Kanpur, 1969<br />
<strong>21y 196d - Yashasvi Jaiswal vs WI, Roseau, 2023</strong><br />
21y 327d - Mohammad Azharuddin vs ENG, Kolkata, 1984</p>

<p><b>Indias&nbsp;with hundreds on Test debut vs West Indies</b><br />
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177 - Rohit Sharma, Kolkata, 2013<br />
134 - Prithvi Shaw, Rajkot, 2018<br />
<strong>100* - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Roseau, 2023</strong></p>

<p>Speaking to the media after Day Two, Jaiswal said, "I've just gone out to express myself, thankful for everyone; this is just a start, and I want to do well going further," Jaiswal said after the second day’s play. "I think this is one of the emotional knock for me, was just proud of myself, it's difficult to get opportunities in the Indian team, I would like to thank everyone, the supporters, team management and Rohit Bhai."</p>

<p>Talking about the two-match Test series opener, India are well placed at 312 for 2, leading by 162 runs with Jaiswal unbeaten on 143 whereas Virat Kohli is batting on 36.</p>

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On Thursday (July 14), Yashasvi Jaiswal created history as he became only the 17th Indian, 113rd player overall, to slam a hundred on Test debut. Jaiswal got to the remarkable feat during Day Two of the first Test, in Dominica, between India and West Indies.

On Thursday (July 14), Yashasvi Jaiswal created history as he became only the 17th Indian, 113rd player overall, to slam a hundred on Test debut. Jaiswal got to the remarkable feat during Day Two of the first Test, in Dominica, between India and West Indies. The left-hander began his innings with a lot of promise and while he was cautious on Day Two, he never looked out of sorts and reached the triple-figure mark without dropping much sweat. After Jaiswal entered the record books during Day Two's proceedings in Dominica, wishes have been pouring in for him from all corners. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar also joined in and congratulated the 21-year-old left-hander. He tweeted, "A यशस्वी start to your Test career, @ybj_19! Well done. And a splendid century by @ImRo45." It is to be noted that Yashasvi means successful. Check out the former batter's post: A यशस्वी start to your Test career, @ybj_19! Well done.👏🏼 And a splendid century by @ImRo45.#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/o2g4vdwkMN — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 13, 2023 × Also Read: WI vs IND: Yashasvi Jaiswal enters record books, becomes 17th Indian to score a century on Test debut RECORDS GALORE FOR YOUNG JAISWAL Youngest centurions on Test debut for India 18y 329d - Prithvi Shaw vs WI, Rajkot, 2018 20y 126d - Abbas Ali Baig vs ENG, Old Trafford, 1959 20y 276d - Gundappa Viswanath vs AUS, Kanpur, 1969 21y 196d - Yashasvi Jaiswal vs WI, Roseau, 2023 21y 327d - Mohammad Azharuddin vs ENG, Kolkata, 1984 Indias with hundreds on Test debut vs West Indies 177 - Rohit Sharma, Kolkata, 2013 134 - Prithvi Shaw, Rajkot, 2018 100* - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Roseau, 2023 Speaking to the media after Day Two, Jaiswal said, "I've just gone out to express myself, thankful for everyone; this is just a start, and I want to do well going further," Jaiswal said after the second day’s play. "I think this is one of the emotional knock for me, was just proud of myself, it's difficult to get opportunities in the Indian team, I would like to thank everyone, the supporters, team management and Rohit Bhai." Talking about the two-match Test series opener, India are well placed at 312 for 2, leading by 162 runs with Jaiswal unbeaten on 143 whereas Virat Kohli is batting on 36. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WI vs IND: 'Well done' - Sachin Tendulkar heaps praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal for scoring century on Test debut

<p>On Thursday (July 14), Yashasvi Jaiswal created history as he became only the 17th Indian, 113th player overall, to slam a hundred on Test debut. Jaiswal got to the remarkable feat during Day Two of the first Test, in Dominica, between India and West Indies. The left-hander began his innings with a lot of promise and while he was cautious on Day Two, he never looked out of sorts and reached the triple-figure mark without dropping much sweat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Jaiswal entered the record books during Day Two's proceedings in Dominica, wishes have been pouring in for him from all corners. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar also joined in and congratulated the 21-year-old left-hander. He tweeted, "A यशस्वी&nbsp;start to your Test career, @ybj_19! Well done. And a splendid century by @ImRo45." It is to be noted that&nbsp;Yashasvi means successful. <strong>Check out the former batter's post:</strong></p>

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And a splendid century by <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/o2g4vdwkMN">pic.twitter.com/o2g4vdwkMN</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1679576163155574785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>RECORDS GALORE FOR YOUNG JAISWAL</strong></p>

<p><b>Youngest centurions on Test debut for India</b><br />
<br />
18y 329d - Prithvi Shaw vs WI, Rajkot, 2018<br />
20y 126d - Abbas Ali Baig vs ENG, Old Trafford, 1959<br />
20y 276d - Gundappa Viswanath vs AUS, Kanpur, 1969<br />
<strong>21y 196d - Yashasvi Jaiswal vs WI, Roseau, 2023</strong><br />
21y 327d - Mohammad Azharuddin vs ENG, Kolkata, 1984</p>

<p><b>Indias&nbsp;with hundreds on Test debut vs West Indies</b><br />
<br />
177 - Rohit Sharma, Kolkata, 2013<br />
134 - Prithvi Shaw, Rajkot, 2018<br />
<strong>100* - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Roseau, 2023</strong></p>

<p>Speaking to the media after Day Two, Jaiswal said, "I've just gone out to express myself, thankful for everyone; this is just a start, and I want to do well going further," Jaiswal said after the second day’s play. "I think this is one of the emotional knock for me, was just proud of myself, it's difficult to get opportunities in the Indian team, I would like to thank everyone, the supporters, team management and Rohit Bhai."</p>

<p>Talking about the two-match Test series opener, India are well placed at 312 for 2, leading by 162 runs with Jaiswal unbeaten on 143 whereas Virat Kohli is batting on 36.</p>


On Thursday (July 14), Yashasvi Jaiswal created history as he became only the 17th Indian, 113th player overall, to slam a hundred on Test debut. Jaiswal got to the remarkable feat during Day Two of the first Test, in Dominica, between India and West Indies.

On Thursday (July 14), Yashasvi Jaiswal created history as he became only the 17th Indian, 113th player overall, to slam a hundred on Test debut. Jaiswal got to the remarkable feat during Day Two of the first Test, in Dominica, between India and West Indies. The left-hander began his innings with a lot of promise and while he was cautious on Day Two, he never looked out of sorts and reached the triple-figure mark without dropping much sweat. After Jaiswal entered the record books during Day Two's proceedings in Dominica, wishes have been pouring in for him from all corners. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar also joined in and congratulated the 21-year-old left-hander. He tweeted, "A यशस्वी start to your Test career, @ybj_19! Well done. And a splendid century by @ImRo45." It is to be noted that Yashasvi means successful. Check out the former batter's post: A यशस्वी start to your Test career, @ybj_19! Well done.👏🏼 And a splendid century by @ImRo45.#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/o2g4vdwkMN — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 13, 2023 × RECORDS GALORE FOR YOUNG JAISWAL Youngest centurions on Test debut for India 18y 329d - Prithvi Shaw vs WI, Rajkot, 2018 20y 126d - Abbas Ali Baig vs ENG, Old Trafford, 1959 20y 276d - Gundappa Viswanath vs AUS, Kanpur, 1969 21y 196d - Yashasvi Jaiswal vs WI, Roseau, 2023 21y 327d - Mohammad Azharuddin vs ENG, Kolkata, 1984 Indias with hundreds on Test debut vs West Indies 177 - Rohit Sharma, Kolkata, 2013 134 - Prithvi Shaw, Rajkot, 2018 100* - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Roseau, 2023 Speaking to the media after Day Two, Jaiswal said, "I've just gone out to express myself, thankful for everyone; this is just a start, and I want to do well going further," Jaiswal said after the second day’s play. "I think this is one of the emotional knock for me, was just proud of myself, it's difficult to get opportunities in the Indian team, I would like to thank everyone, the supporters, team management and Rohit Bhai." Talking about the two-match Test series opener, India are well placed at 312 for 2, leading by 162 runs with Jaiswal unbeaten on 143 whereas Virat Kohli is batting on 36.

WI vs IND: 'Well done' - Tendulkar heaps praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal for scoring century on Test debut

<p>On Thursday (July 13), Virat Kohli achieved another milestone in his illustrious career. Coming out to bat after Indian captain Rohit Sharma departed for 103 on Day Two of the first Test versus West Indies, in Dominica, Kohli remained unbeaten on 36 as India strengthened their position to reach 312 for 2 in response to the Windies' 150. During his stay in the middle, Kohli attained another historic milestone as he surpassed former opener Virender Sehwag to become the fifth-highest run-getter for Team India in the red-ball format.</p>

<p>The list is spearheaded by Sachin Tendulkar, who ended his career with 15,921 runs in Test cricket. Rahul Dravid, known as The Wall, comes second. The current Indian head coach scored&nbsp;13,265 runs whereas Little Master Sunil Gavaskar returned with&nbsp;10,122 runs. VVS Laxman remains at the fourth spot with&nbsp;8,781 runs whereas Kohli's tally now reads&nbsp;8,515 runs, leaving behind Sehwag (who ended with a spectacular 8,503 runs for India). It is to be noted that Sehwag's overall tally reads 8,586 runs, however, 83 of them came for World XI versus Australia.</p>

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<p><strong>India's top five run-getters in Tests</strong></p>

<p><strong>1) Sachin Tendulkar - 15,921</strong></p>

<p><strong>2) Rahul Dravid - 13,265</strong></p>

<p><strong>3) Sunil Gavaskar - 10,122</strong></p>

<p><strong>4) VVS Laxman - 8,781</strong></p>

<p><strong>5) Virat Kohli - 8,515</strong></p>

<p>Talking about the first Test, India are in a commanding position after stumps on Day Two in Dominica. In response to Kraigg Brathwaite-led Windies' 150, India are 312 for 2 courtesy of openers Rohit (103) and Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 143.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli will aim for a big hundred -- which will be his maiden overseas ton since late 2018 -- to take India's lead beyond the 250-run mark on the third day's play on Friday (July 14). His next target would be to overtake Laxman's run-tally (8,781). At 34, Kohli continues to go strong in the red-ball format, averaging nearly 50 in over 100 Tests (110th currently).&nbsp;</p>

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On Thursday (July 13), Virat Kohli achieved another milestone in his illustrious career. Coming out to bat after Indian captain Rohit Sharma departed for 103 on Day Two of the first Test versus West Indies, in Dominica, Kohli remained unbeaten on 36 as India strengthened their position to reach 312 for 2 in response to the Windies' 150.

On Thursday (July 13), Virat Kohli achieved another milestone in his illustrious career. Coming out to bat after Indian captain Rohit Sharma departed for 103 on Day Two of the first Test versus West Indies, in Dominica, Kohli remained unbeaten on 36 as India strengthened their position to reach 312 for 2 in response to the Windies' 150. During his stay in the middle, Kohli attained another historic milestone as he surpassed former opener Virender Sehwag to become the fifth-highest run-getter for Team India in the red-ball format. The list is spearheaded by Sachin Tendulkar, who ended his career with 15,921 runs in Test cricket. Rahul Dravid, known as The Wall, comes second. The current Indian head coach scored 13,265 runs whereas Little Master Sunil Gavaskar returned with 10,122 runs. VVS Laxman remains at the fourth spot with 8,781 runs whereas Kohli's tally now reads 8,515 runs, leaving behind Sehwag (who ended with a spectacular 8,503 runs for India). It is to be noted that Sehwag's overall tally reads 8,586 runs, however, 83 of them came for World XI versus Australia. Also Read: WI vs IND: 'Well done' - Tendulkar heaps praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal for scoring century on Test debut India's top five run-getters in Tests 1) Sachin Tendulkar - 15,921 2) Rahul Dravid - 13,265 3) Sunil Gavaskar - 10,122 4) VVS Laxman - 8,781 5) Virat Kohli - 8,515 Talking about the first Test, India are in a commanding position after stumps on Day Two in Dominica. In response to Kraigg Brathwaite-led Windies' 150, India are 312 for 2 courtesy of openers Rohit (103) and Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 143. Kohli will aim for a big hundred -- which will be his maiden overseas ton since late 2018 -- to take India's lead beyond the 250-run mark on the third day's play on Friday (July 14). His next target would be to overtake Laxman's run-tally (8,781). At 34, Kohli continues to go strong in the red-ball format, averaging nearly 50 in over 100 Tests (110th currently). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WI vs IND: Virat Kohli surpasses Virender Sehwag to become India's fifth-highest run-scorer in Tests

<p>Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar revealed that the current crop of Indian batters have not approached him for inputs in order to rectify their mistakes. Gavaskar, also known as the Little Master, mentioned that yesteryear superstars such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman used to approach him during their playing days, however, the same is not the case in current times.</p>

<p>Gavaskar told&nbsp;<i>The Indian Express,&nbsp;</i>"If the batters are making the same mistakes over and over again, you need to ask what has happened with your technique. How have you tried to improve the batter? Have you tried to tell him, maybe take a different guard? Don't take a leg-stump guard, take a middle and off-stump guard."</p>

<p>Recalling how he came to former Indian opener Virender Sehwag's aid, Gavaskar stated, "I remember once calling Virender Sehwag out of the blue. He had not been scoring too many runs. I told him, 'Viru, just try the off-stump guard'. So he asked, 'Why, Sunny bhai?' So I told him, 'Look, you aren't known for great footwork. What is happening is, sometimes when you are getting out, you are reaching out for the delivery and it makes things difficult for you. So, maybe if you take the off-stump guard, you straight away know that the ball is outside the off-stump. That is where the coach can come in with his inputs."</p>

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<p>The cricketer-turned-commentator further revealed why he has kept himself away from approaching the current players.</p>

<p>He added, "No, no one has come. Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, and VVS Laxman regularly came to me. And they would approach me with a specific problem and you could tell them something which you had observed. I don't have an ego about this, I could go and talk to them but since there are two coaches — Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathore – so sometimes you hold back since you don’t want to confuse them with too much information."</p>

<p>In current times, not many instances have come up where current Indian batters have revealed to have spoken to former cricketers from the country. With the presence of stalwart Dravid as India's head coach and a designated batting coach in Vikram Rathour, Indian batters mostly rely on their guidance to work on their batting.</p>

<p>Despite all this,&nbsp;the likes of Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, etc have not been in the best of form of late.</p>

<p>Thus, a lot of questions have been raised about the Indian batters' ability to apply themselves&nbsp;for a long period and not repeat their mistakes.</p>

<p>Thus, they are expected to return to their usual best in India's two-match Test series versus West Indies, in the Caribbean island, which kicks off on Wednesday (July 12) in Dominica.</p>

<p>The series commences India's campaign in the 2023-25 WTC cycle.</p>

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Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar revealed that the current crop of Indian batters have not approached him for inputs in order to rectify their mistakes. Gavaskar, also known as the Little Master, mentioned that yesteryear superstars such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman used to approach him during their playing days, however, the same is not the case in current times.

Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar revealed that the current crop of Indian batters have not approached him for inputs in order to rectify their mistakes. Gavaskar, also known as the Little Master, mentioned that yesteryear superstars such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman used to approach him during their playing days, however, the same is not the case in current times. Gavaskar told The Indian Express, "If the batters are making the same mistakes over and over again, you need to ask what has happened with your technique. How have you tried to improve the batter? Have you tried to tell him, maybe take a different guard? Don't take a leg-stump guard, take a middle and off-stump guard." Recalling how he came to former Indian opener Virender Sehwag's aid, Gavaskar stated, "I remember once calling Virender Sehwag out of the blue. He had not been scoring too many runs. I told him, 'Viru, just try the off-stump guard'. So he asked, 'Why, Sunny bhai?' So I told him, 'Look, you aren't known for great footwork. What is happening is, sometimes when you are getting out, you are reaching out for the delivery and it makes things difficult for you. So, maybe if you take the off-stump guard, you straight away know that the ball is outside the off-stump. That is where the coach can come in with his inputs." Also Read: IND vs WI: Virat Kohli's overseas Test century drought might end in West Indies, feels ex-Indian opener The cricketer-turned-commentator further revealed why he has kept himself away from approaching the current players. He added, "No, no one has come. Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, and VVS Laxman regularly came to me. And they would approach me with a specific problem and you could tell them something which you had observed. I don't have an ego about this, I could go and talk to them but since there are two coaches — Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathore – so sometimes you hold back since you don’t want to confuse them with too much information." In current times, not many instances have come up where current Indian batters have revealed to have spoken to former cricketers from the country. With the presence of stalwart Dravid as India's head coach and a designated batting coach in Vikram Rathour, Indian batters mostly rely on their guidance to work on their batting. Despite all this, the likes of Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, etc have not been in the best of form of late. Thus, a lot of questions have been raised about the Indian batters' ability to apply themselves for a long period and not repeat their mistakes. Thus, they are expected to return to their usual best in India's two-match Test series versus West Indies, in the Caribbean island, which kicks off on Wednesday (July 12) in Dominica. The series commences India's campaign in the 2023-25 WTC cycle. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Indian team will start the upcoming cycle of the World Test Championship with a Test series against the West Indies. The first game of the two-match series will begin on July 12 in Dominica. All eyes will be on former India captain Virat Kohli as fans are expecting a big innings from him. Kohli can achieve a unique feat in the first match of the IND vs WI Test and has a chance to join Sachin Tendulkar in an exclusive club.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Virat Kohli may achieve rare feat in Tests</h2>

<p>Virat Kohli can make a unique record of facing a father-son duo on a foreign land. The 34-year-old had faced the legendary Shivnarine Chanderpaul on the 2011 West Indies tour. Now, Virat could face Chanderpaul's son in the upcoming series. Tagenarine Chanderpaul has been included in the West Indies squad and is likely to play in the first Test. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is the only player to achieve this feat in the past.</p>

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<h2>Sachin has also faced father-son duo abroad</h2>

<p>India great Sachin Tendulkar faced Geoff Marsh and his son Shaun Marsh in Australia. Tendulkar played against Geoff Marsh during the 1992 tour of Australia. Sachin has also faced his son Shaun Marsh 2010-11.</p>

<h2>Chanderpaul's son has played seven Tests</h2>

<p>Chanderpaul's son is touted as a future star for the West Indies. Tagenarine may open with captain Kraigg Brathwaite in the first test. He has impressed everyone in the early stages of his Test career. Tagenarine Chanderpaul has played seven Tests so far. During this, he scored 453 runs at an average of 45.30. He also has a century to his name. His father, Shivnarine Chanderpaul,&nbsp;scored 11,867 runs in 164 Tests and 8,778 runs in 268 ODIs.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>West Indies squad for the first Test against India</h2>

<p>Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Jermaine Blackwood (vice-captain), Alick Athanaj, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kirk McKenzie, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican.</p>

<p>Reserves: Tevin Imlach, Akeem Jordan.</p>

<p>Apart from a two-Test series, India and West Indies will lock horns for an ODI and T20I series as well.</p>


The Indian team will start the upcoming cycle of the World Test Championship with a Test series against the West Indies. The first game of the two-match series will begin on July 12 in Dominica.

The Indian team will start the upcoming cycle of the World Test Championship with a Test series against the West Indies. The first game of the two-match series will begin on July 12 in Dominica. All eyes will be on former India captain Virat Kohli as fans are expecting a big innings from him. Kohli can achieve a unique feat in the first match of the IND vs WI Test and has a chance to join Sachin Tendulkar in an exclusive club. Virat Kohli may achieve rare feat in Tests Virat Kohli can make a unique record of facing a father-son duo on a foreign land. The 34-year-old had faced the legendary Shivnarine Chanderpaul on the 2011 West Indies tour. Now, Virat could face Chanderpaul's son in the upcoming series. Tagenarine Chanderpaul has been included in the West Indies squad and is likely to play in the first Test. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is the only player to achieve this feat in the past. Also read: IND vs WI: Rohit Sharma, Kraigg Brathwaite meet Dominican minister Gretta Robe Sachin has also faced father-son duo abroad India great Sachin Tendulkar faced Geoff Marsh and his son Shaun Marsh in Australia. Tendulkar played against Geoff Marsh during the 1992 tour of Australia. Sachin has also faced his son Shaun Marsh 2010-11. Chanderpaul's son has played seven Tests Chanderpaul's son is touted as a future star for the West Indies. Tagenarine may open with captain Kraigg Brathwaite in the first test. He has impressed everyone in the early stages of his Test career. Tagenarine Chanderpaul has played seven Tests so far. During this, he scored 453 runs at an average of 45.30. He also has a century to his name. His father, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, scored 11,867 runs in 164 Tests and 8,778 runs in 268 ODIs. Also read: IND vs WI: Brad Hogg praises Tilak Varma ahead of his international debut West Indies squad for the first Test against India Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Jermaine Blackwood (vice-captain), Alick Athanaj, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kirk McKenzie, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican. Reserves: Tevin Imlach, Akeem Jordan. Apart from a two-Test series, India and West Indies will lock horns for an ODI and T20I series as well.

IND vs WI: Virat Kohli can achieve this unique feat against West Indies

<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain of the 2011 World Cup winning team, celebrates his 42nd birthday on Friday, July 7. Dubbed the greatest white-ball leader ever, let alone in Indian cricket history, MS Dhoni tasted success in global events like none other.</p>

<p>He, to date, remains the only skipper in cricketer history to win all major white-ball events - including T20 World Cup (2007), 50-over World Cup (2011) and Champions Trophy (2013).</p>

<p>Under his leadership and a star-studded squad at the helm, India ended the 50-over World Cup drought, winning the final against Sri Lanka by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chasing 275 against a potent Sri Lankan attack, India lost two wickets inside the Powerplay. While Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir steadied the innings with an 83-run stand for the third wicket, it was a match-winning partnership of 109 runs that saw India cross the winning line.</p>

<p>Though Gambhir ended with the highest score of 97 runs, it was an unbeaten 91 from the captain Cool, which sealed the deal for India.</p>

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<p>Now, after 12 years, when India is again hosting the World Cup, the chips are high, and so is the expectation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, several team members of the 2011 World Cup-winning team took to social media to send birthday greetings to their captain MS Dhoni on his 42nd birthday.</p>

<p>From openers Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag to MS Dhoni's partner Yuvraj Singh, from Dhoni's go-to-man Suresh Raina to match winners Harbhajan Singh and Munaf Patel, most of the 15-member squad wished MS Dhoni.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">May you always fly high like your helicopter shots.<br />
Happy birthday, MS! <a href="https://t.co/f9aqiY6HV0">pic.twitter.com/f9aqiY6HV0</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1677222937211056128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
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In the Rigveda there are 7 parts of the world, 7 seasons &amp; 7 fortresses<br />
7 basic musical notes<br />
7 pheras in a marriage<br />
7 wonders of the world<br />
And on<br />
7th day of 7th month- Birthday of a top man <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayDhoni</a> . <a href="https://t.co/ZZwXBT5mLV">pic.twitter.com/ZZwXBT5mLV</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Birthday <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> 🎂 here’s to some epic memories on the field! Hope you have a blessed year ahead 🎉 <a href="https://t.co/jVzJ8PAAii">pic.twitter.com/jVzJ8PAAii</a></p>
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12/status/1677228477542715392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday to my big brother <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> ! 🎉 From sharing the pitch to sharing our dreams, the bond that we've created is unbreakable. Your strength, both as a leader and as a friend, has been my guiding light. May the year ahead bring you joy, success, and good health. Keep… <a href="https://t.co/0RJXCKEz7B">pic.twitter.com/0RJXCKEz7B</a></p>
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1677030049760034817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Birthday Bahubali 💪 <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> .. May you continue to Inspire .. Have a great day Ahead <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/msdbirthday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#msdbirthday</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DhoniBirthday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DhoniBirthday</a> <a href="https://t.co/MzY3gF3He8">pic.twitter.com/MzY3gF3He8</a></p>
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1677215365607325696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayMSDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayMSDhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GOAT%F0%93%83%B5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GOAT𓃵</a> <a href="https://t.co/BoPLfOSKL8">pic.twitter.com/BoPLfOSKL8</a></p>
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain of the 2011 World Cup winning team, celebrates his 42nd birthday on Friday, July 7. Dubbed the greatest white-ball leader ever, let alone in Indian cricket history, MS Dhoni tasted success in global events like none other.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain of the 2011 World Cup winning team, celebrates his 42nd birthday on Friday, July 7. Dubbed the greatest white-ball leader ever, let alone in Indian cricket history, MS Dhoni tasted success in global events like none other. He, to date, remains the only skipper in cricketer history to win all major white-ball events - including T20 World Cup (2007), 50-over World Cup (2011) and Champions Trophy (2013). Under his leadership and a star-studded squad at the helm, India ended the 50-over World Cup drought, winning the final against Sri Lanka by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 275 against a potent Sri Lankan attack, India lost two wickets inside the Powerplay. While Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir steadied the innings with an 83-run stand for the third wicket, it was a match-winning partnership of 109 runs that saw India cross the winning line. Though Gambhir ended with the highest score of 97 runs, it was an unbeaten 91 from the captain Cool, which sealed the deal for India. ALSO READ: Ashes: MCC brings in stricter pavilion rules following Long Room drama during Lord's Test Now, after 12 years, when India is again hosting the World Cup, the chips are high, and so is the expectation. Meanwhile, several team members of the 2011 World Cup-winning team took to social media to send birthday greetings to their captain MS Dhoni on his 42nd birthday. From openers Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag to MS Dhoni's partner Yuvraj Singh, from Dhoni's go-to-man Suresh Raina to match winners Harbhajan Singh and Munaf Patel, most of the 15-member squad wished MS Dhoni. May you always fly high like your helicopter shots. Happy birthday, MS! pic.twitter.com/f9aqiY6HV0 — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 7, 2023 × The Sun God has 7 horses to pull his heavenly chariot. In the Rigveda there are 7 parts of the world, 7 seasons & 7 fortresses 7 basic musical notes 7 pheras in a marriage 7 wonders of the world And on 7th day of 7th month- Birthday of a top man @msdhoni , #HappyBirthdayDhoni . pic.twitter.com/ZZwXBT5mLV — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2023 × Happy Birthday @msdhoni 🎂 here’s to some epic memories on the field! Hope you have a blessed year ahead 🎉 pic.twitter.com/jVzJ8PAAii — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 7, 2023 × Happy birthday to my big brother @msdhoni ! 🎉 From sharing the pitch to sharing our dreams, the bond that we've created is unbreakable. Your strength, both as a leader and as a friend, has been my guiding light. May the year ahead bring you joy, success, and good health. Keep… pic.twitter.com/0RJXCKEz7B — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 6, 2023 × Happy Birthday Bahubali 💪 @msdhoni .. May you continue to Inspire .. Have a great day Ahead #msdbirthday #DhoniBirthday pic.twitter.com/MzY3gF3He8 — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 7, 2023 × Wishing a very happy birthday to The Legend @msdhoni #HappyBirthdayMSDhoni #GOAT𓃵 pic.twitter.com/BoPLfOSKL8 — Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) July 7, 2023 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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