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BGT 2025: Indian pacer Akash Deep revealed how Virat Kohli played an important role in helping the team avoid a follow-on during the Gabba Test in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Akash Deep shared a memorable moment when Virat Kohli offered him one of his signature bats during the third Test. The Men in Blue initially took a 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with an emphatic victory in Perth, but Australia regained control over the following six weeks. The hosts won three out of the remaining four matches and reclaimed the BGT trophy after a decade of India’s dominance in the series. Read Also: Virat Kohli Career Stats And Overview Virat Bhaiya Ne Khud Mujhse Pucha, 'Tumko Bat Chahiye?' - Akash Deep During a challenging match at the Gabba in Brisbane, Akash Deep, and Jasprit Bumrah shared a crucial partnership of 47 runs for the tenth wicket, helping India avoid a follow-on and all but securing a draw in rain-affected conditions. Reflecting on his innings, Akas...

The T20 World Cup, a whirlwind of cricketing action, throws up moments of brilliance with almost every passing match. Batsmen smash boundaries, fielders pull off spectacular catches, and bowlers weave their magic with pace, spin, and strategic cunning. Today, we delve into the realm of the bowlers, focusing on some of the most exceptional bowling performances in T20 World Cup history. 1. Ajantha Mendis (6/8 vs Zimbabwe, 2012) Ajantha Mendis, the Sri Lankan mystery spinner, takes the top spot on our list. In the 2012 edition of the World Cup, facing Zimbabwe, Mendis unleashed a spell that left everyone speechless. His doosras, carrom balls, and variations bamboozled the Zimbabwean batsmen, who were left stranded at a meager 100 runs. Mendis’ haul of 6 wickets for just 8 runs remains the best bowling figures in T20 World Cup history, a testament to his mastery of deception. 2. Rangana Herath (5/3 vs New Zealand, 2014) Another Sri Lankan spinner finds a place on our list, this time the ev...

Cricket News 2025: Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels that the young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel would have scored runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy had he played all the Tests of the series. While Chopra reserved high praises for Dhruv Jurel, he surprisingly picked Riyan Parag as India's future in Test cricket. Parag is yet to make his Test debut despite having played ODIs and T20Is. Read Also: How Much Alimony Mohammed Shami Will Pay Aakash Chopra reserves high praise for Dhruv Jurel While speaking on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra hailed Dhruv Jurel and claimed that he can play as a specialist batter as well. Chopra reminded how Jurel scored runs for India A in an unofficial Test before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy when the other batters were struggling for runs. " What about Dhruv Jurel? They have already started investing in Dhruv Jurel. He is a quality player and can actually play as a batter also. He is just 23. When everyone was struggling for India A, how...

The much-anticipated 2nd Test between India and England is all set to begin on July 2, 2025 , at the historic Edgbaston Cricket Ground. After a tough loss in the first match at Headingley, Team India will be determined to level the series, while England will aim to ride the momentum and take a 2-0 lead. Let’s dive into the IND vs ENG Match Preview , where we break down the key details, squads, and player battles for the second Test of the India Tour of England 2025 . Match Details – IND vs ENG 2nd Test Date : July 2–6, 2025 Venue : Edgbaston, Birmingham Start Time : 3:30 PM IST Squads for IND vs ENG 2nd Test India Squad Shubman Gill (c) , Rishabh Pant (wk) , Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana England Squad Ben Stokes (c) , Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry B...

When we talk about modern-day legends in cricket, Virat Kohli stands tall. Known for his aggression, passion, and unmatched consistency, Kohli has carved a legacy in the red-ball format that will be remembered for generations. Over the years, he has not only piled up hundreds but also played innings that changed the course of matches—and sometimes entire series. But not all centuries are created equal. Some shine brighter than others, not just for the numbers but for their impact —on the match, the series, and Kohli’s career itself. In this post, we’ll dive into Virat Kohli’s Top 5 Test Hundreds – ranked by impact , focusing on the innings that left a mark far beyond the scoreboard. 1. 149 vs England at Edgbaston, 2018 Match Context : India’s tour of England had often been a painful chapter in Kohli’s otherwise sparkling career. In 2014, he averaged just 13.4 in five Tests. But in 2018, he returned to England with a point to prove. The Knock : In tough swinging conditions against a wo...