With stand-in captain Steve Smith and opener Usman Khawaja leading the charge, Australia piled on the runs in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Khawaja scored his maiden Test double-century and Smith continued to add to his tally after joining the 10,000 runs club. The two broke multiple records, including the highest partnership by an Australian pair in Sri Lanka and the second-highest partnership in Test cricket history for Australia. Now, with a strong lead and debutant Josh Inglis adding to the total, Australia looks poised to declare and put Sri Lanka on the back foot.
Australia's Usman Khawaja put up an impressive performance in his first test debut against Sri Lanka on Thursday, scoring a marathon 232 runs and forming century-plus partnerships with Steve Smith and Josh Inglis to lead his team to a colossal total of 654/6 before declaring their first innings. This marks Australia's highest test total in Asia and is sure to catch the attention of cricket fans worldwide. Don't miss out on this historic match and be sure to subscribe to catch all the action.
In an exciting Elite Group D match in the Ranji Trophy, Delhi captain Ayush Badoni won the toss and chose to bowl first against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The match saw a strong performance from Delhi's bowlers, with Railways losing five batters in the first 40 minutes of play. However, Railways' Upendra Yadav's impressive 95 helped his team reach a respectable total of 241. Notably, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli also made an appearance for Delhi, marking his first Ranji Trophy match since 2012.
Australian batter Josh Inglis made a sensational debut in the first Test against Sri Lanka, scoring a blistering 102 runs off just 93 balls on the second day of the match in Galle. Inglis' milestone made him the second-fastest century scorer on Test debut in cricket history, following Shikhar Dhawan's record of 85 balls in 2013. The 29-year-old's impressive performance added to an intriguing trend in Australian cricket, as the last three batters from the country to score a century on debut were all from Western Australia.
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli's return to first-class cricket after eight years drew over 15,000 fans to Delhi's Kotla stadium, with the crowd growing by the minute. Fans packed the Gautam Gambhir stand and broke barricades in order to watch Kohli in action, with some even coming from out of town just to see him play. Despite some chaotic moments at the gates, the excitement and energy of the crowd was palpable as Delhi took on Railways in the Ranji Trophy.
In a thrilling match between Delhi and Railways, Upendra Yadav's fantastic batting display of 95 runs has unfortunately been cut short as he gets caught out in the deep. This impressive performance has kept Railways in the match, with the team currently at 229/8 against Delhi. The match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium promises to be an exciting one for cricket fans.
In a historic moment, cricket fans witnessed the 21st Australian batter, Josh Inglis, score a remarkable century on his Test debut. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batter joined the elite list by becoming only the second Aussie to achieve this feat in Sri Lanka. Inglis' brilliant knock of 102 runs played a crucial role in Australia's victory against Sri Lanka in the 2023 World Test Championship and has solidified his place as one of the top batters in the Baggy Greens lineup.
Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praises the sacrifices made by Mutyala, father of Nitish Kumar Reddy, stating that his sacrifices have helped India discover a "gem in cricket." This statement was made during an event commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of Telugu cinema legend Akkineni Nageswara Rao, father of actor Nagarjuna.
After missing the opportunity in his home city, Australian stand-in skipper Steve Smith finally reaches the coveted 10,000-run mark in Tests during the first match against Sri Lanka in Galle. In addition to this milestone, Smith also brings up his 35th Test century, surpassing Indian captain Virat Kohli in the list of batters with the most away centuries in Test cricket. This achievement marks Smith as the fourth Australian and fifth fastest batter by innings to reach the 10,000 run milestone in Tests, with an impressive average of over 55.
The Indian batting sensation, Virat Kohli, made a triumphant comeback to the Ranji Trophy after a gap of 13 years, much to the joy of cricket enthusiasts. As he took the field with his fellow Delhi teammates, a thunderous crowd of more than 15,000 fans welcomed him with open arms. The persistent queue of excited spectators, stretching for 2km, outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium only added to the already electrifying atmosphere. Kohli's gracious acknowledgment of the love and support from his fans was the icing on the cake for what was an enthralling moment for Indian cricket.