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  • Aakash Chopra on Virat’s 46th ODI hundred: “Saamne wali bowling thi sadharan, to Kohli ne kiya Virat roop dhaaran”

    Aakash Chopra on Virat’s 46th ODI hundred: “Saamne wali bowling thi sadharan, to Kohli ne kiya Virat roop dhaaran”

    Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 166 off 110 balls, leading India to set a formidable 391-run target for Sri Lanka. India’s bowlers then bowled out Sri Lanka for 73, resulting in a massive 317-run win for India.

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    Aakash Chopra Praises Virat Kohli on His Youtube Channel

    In a video review of the match, Aakash Chopra praised Kohli’s performance, saying “Virat Kohli is the Player of the Match and the Player of the Series. Virat the run-machine Kohli is back. Saamne wali bowling thi sadharan, to Kohli ne kiya Virat roop dhaaran,” which means “The bowling in front was ordinary, but Kohli brought out his Virat form”.

    Aakash Chopra hailed Virat Kohli, by saying “The modern day batting great, has once again proven his worth by scoring a hundred in the first match in Guwahati and another hundred in Thiruvanthapuram. As a result, he was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series. This outstanding performance silenced his critics and demonstrated that he is back at the top of his game.”

    Chopra also commented on the criticism Kohli has been receiving, saying “I was reading a Pakistani handle that said that he scores only in dead rubbers, so did someone else score a century in the first match? Virat Kohli is back, looks absolutely sensational, back to his very prime. He actually owns this format.”

    Chopra noted that Kohli’s century was his 46th in ODIs and he is only three behind Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 centuries in the format. During Kohli’s century, fans saw him hitting 13 fours and 8 sixes.

    His consistency and ability to score big runs in crunch situations has been a hallmark of his career. Once again, he has proved himself as one of the finest batter in the world and led India to a series win.

  • Wasim Jaffer Heaps Praise on Kohli and Siraj Through a Series of Tweets

    Wasim Jaffer Heaps Praise on Kohli and Siraj Through a Series of Tweets

    Wasim Jaffer is always in the news for his cricketing insights on social media. He is highly active on Twitter and often posts his views on Indian and international cricket. Jaffer is reportedly very impressed with Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill nowadays, and he has Tweeted a few praises for them.

    Here’s what Wasim Jaffer has Tweeted for Kohli, Gill and Siraj

  • IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Twitter goes wild, as India creates history by defeating Sri Lanka by 317 runs

    IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Twitter goes wild, as India creates history by defeating Sri Lanka by 317 runs

    Team India secured a resounding victory in the final ODI match against Sri Lanka, winning by 317 runs and clinching the series 3-0.

    Kuldeep Yadav and Indian Players
    Kuldeep Yadav and Indian Players Celebrating on a wicket fall

    The team, led by Captain Rohit Sharma, put on an outstanding performance, with contributions from all players. The win also cements India’s position as a dominant force in the world of cricket.

    The Mastercard India series will be remembered as one of the most one-sided in recent history, with India in complete control throughout the series.

    Here’s how Twitter reacts on India’s victory:

    The Sri Lankan team, on the other hand, will need to regroup and come up with a new strategy to challenge India in future matches. The Indian team will now look forward to their next series and continue their winning streak in the forthcoming ODI World Cup 2023.

  • Virat Kohli Smashes His 46th ODI Century, Breaks Multiple Records and Trends on Twitter As Well!

    Virat Kohli Smashes His 46th ODI Century, Breaks Multiple Records and Trends on Twitter As Well!

    Virat Kohli hit his 10th ODI century against Sri Lanka, becoming the first player to score 10 hundreds against a single opponent.

    Virat Kohli During His 166 off 110 today vs Sri Lanka
    Virat Kohli during his 166 runs knock vs Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI

    This was also his 46th ODI century overall, and the third in his last four matches. Earlier, Kohli smashed a century in the first match against Sri Lanka in the ongoing series and also scored a ton in the third match against Bangladesh in 2022.

    Kohli also surpassed Mahela Jayawardene to become the fifth highest run-scorer in ODI history and broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most ODI centuries at home with 21. Virat Kohli broke another record of Sachin Tendulkar by surpassing him in most ODI centuries at home. Kohli currently has 21 ODI centuries at home, while Tendulkar has 20.

    Kohli still needs four more centuries to break Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries and 27 more to become the player with most centuries in international cricket.

    In his today’s unbeaten innings of 166 runs from 110 balls, Virat hit thirteen 4s and eight 6s with a strike rate of 150.91.

    Here’s how Twitteratti reacted:

  • Murali Vijay’s latest interview has shocked the BCCI and cricket fans

    Murali Vijay’s latest interview has shocked the BCCI and cricket fans

    In a recent interview with Sportstar, Murali Vijay stated that despite his good performances in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), he has been ignored by the selectors and has no more hope from the BCCI. He has decided to seek opportunities outside of India to continue his cricketing career.

    Murali Vijay After Hitting His Century

    In a statement to the reporter, Murali Vijay announced his decision to look for opportunities to play cricket abroad, as he felt ignored by the Indian selectors despite his consistent performances in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL).

    Vijay has represented India in 61 Test matches and 17 ODIs, scoring 3928 runs and 339 runs respectively. He has also played for India A and various IPL teams such as Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, and Kings XI Punjab.

    In England, he played for Essex County. He also questioned people’s mentality towards a player’s age, feeling that players are seen as old when they cross 30 years old.

    Vijay’s decision to look for opportunities abroad has surprised many in the cricketing community. Some have criticized the BCCI for not giving him a chance despite his good performances, while others have commended him for taking this step to continue his cricketing career.

    It remains to be seen where Vijay will end up next, but his fans are excited to see him play cricket again on the big stage.

  • Aakash Chopra: “He feels he got cheated”, on Sarfaraz Khan’s non-selection in India’s Test squad

    Aakash Chopra: “He feels he got cheated”, on Sarfaraz Khan’s non-selection in India’s Test squad

    Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed disappointment over the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan in India’s Test squad for the upcoming series against Australia. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Chopra opined that Sarfaraz might feel cheated, as he believes that the stocky batter should have been picked ahead of fellow Mumbaikar Suryakumar Yadav.

    Sarfaraz Khan

    Chopra pointed out that Sarfaraz’s first-class average is 80, which is only matched by cricketing legend Don Bradman. He argued that the 25-year-old should have been rewarded for his exceptional domestic performances and that if Suryakumar can get picked based on his recent T20I performances, then why not Sarfaraz based on his recent first-class performances in domestic games?

    https://twitter.com/rohitketweets22/status/1614113547889541122

    Sarfaraz has amassed 3380 runs at a stupendous average of 80.47 in 36 first-class games. The middle-order batter, who has an unbeaten 301 as his highest score, has hit 12 first-class centuries and has been in his prolific prime for the last few years.

    https://twitter.com/AnjanAniket/status/1613960476530184194

    Aakash Chopra believes that Sarfaraz’s non-selection is a missed opportunity for the Indian team, and hopes that he will be given a chance in the future.

  • Fans reacts on Suryakumar Yadav’s inclusion in the Test squad against Australia

    Fans reacts on Suryakumar Yadav’s inclusion in the Test squad against Australia

    Suryakumar Yadav, the No.1 ranked T20I batter, has been included in India’s Test squad for the first two matches against Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, set to begin on February 9th in Nagpur. This marks a big step for Suryakumar, who was previously only named as a backup option for the England series in 2021 and did not feature in any matches.

    Shaw and Yadav during 2021 series against England

    Suryakumar has been in great form in recent domestic cricket, returning to the Ranji Trophy to boost his red-ball aspirations. He played a magnificent 90-run knock against Hyderabad and then went on to score 95-run in the first innings and 38-run in the second innings against Saurashtra.

    Fans have been excited to see Suryakumar in the squad, and many have also backed his inclusion in the playing XI, saying that he will bring an attacking intent to the team.

    Here are some of the reactions from fans:

    https://twitter.com/Pavancool06J/status/1614112238671138816

    The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will begin with the first Test in Nagpur from February 9th and the second Test in Delhi from February 17th. Many fans are looking forward to seeing how he will perform on the big stage

  • Reaction to Irfan Pathan’s comments about Kuldeep Yadav’s success from a former Indian spinner

    Reaction to Irfan Pathan’s comments about Kuldeep Yadav’s success from a former Indian spinner

    Former Indian spinner, who has represented the national team in international cricket, has rubbished the logic of former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan who stated that bowling fast helps a spinner. Pathan had said that this is the reason behind the success of Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

    Irfan Pathan Gets Brutally Trolled For His Comments On Kuldeep Yadav

    According to the former spinner, “increasing the pace of delivery does not provide any advantage to a spinner. In fact, it can hinder their performance. The goal of a spinner is to vary the flight, pace, and trajectory of the ball to deceive the batter. However, bowling fast only makes it simpler for the batter to recognize and hit the ball,” he said.

    He went on to say “Kuldeep Yadav’s success is due to his proficiency in using various variations and tricking the batter with his wrist spin technique. It is his talent and not the speed of his bowling that has brought him success,”

    https://twitter.com/LaxmanSivarama1/status/1613704782991982592

    Kuldeep Yadav, a left-arm chinaman bowler, has been a key player for India in the limited-overs format. He made his international debut in 2017 and has since taken over 160 wickets in ODIs and T20Is. He is known for his ability to bowl with different variations and deceive the batter with his wrist spin.

    https://twitter.com/LaxmanSivarama1/status/1613705554005721088

    The former Indian spinner’s comments came after Irfan Pathan said that Kuldeep Yadav’s success is due to his ability to bowl fast. Pathan had said, “Kuldeep Yadav is a chinaman bowler, but he bowls at a very accurate pace. That’s the reason why he’s been successful. He bowls at a fast pace, and that’s the reason why he’s been able to take wickets.”

  • Watch- Virat Kohli Dancing With Ishan Kishan at Eden Gardens after India’s Win against Sri Lanka

    Watch- Virat Kohli Dancing With Ishan Kishan at Eden Gardens after India’s Win against Sri Lanka

    Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan danced together after the 2nd ODI at Eden Gardens to celebrate India’s series win and have fun. The two Indian cricketers are getting viral on social media for their energetic nature. Kohli and Ishan’s video has been going viral on various social media platforms.

    Virat Kohli failed to make a big score in the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka. He was dismissed for just 4 runs, and India struggled a lot while chasing just 215 runs. KL Rahul stood tall and guided the Indian team towards victory with a hard-fought half-century.

    Virat Kohli was the one to stand tall for India in the first ODI with a great century. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan is warming the bench despite scoring 210 runs in the last ODI that he played for India. There is a huge outrage on social media about BCCI and Rohit Sharma giving unnecessary chances to KL Rahul instead of deserving players like Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson.

  • Gautam Gambhir received huge backlash when he said, “Rohit Sharma is a better player than Ricky Ponting”

    Gautam Gambhir received huge backlash when he said, “Rohit Sharma is a better player than Ricky Ponting”

    Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has received significant backlash after stating that current Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma is a better player than Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting.

    Ricky Ponting vs Rohit Sharma

    Gambhir, who retired from international cricket in 2018, made the controversial statement during a recent television appearance. He argued that Sharma’s ability to score runs in all formats of the game and his leadership skills make him a superior player to Ponting, who retired in 2012 with a record of over 13,000 runs in ODIs.

    Many cricket fans and analysts have criticized Gambhir for his statement, with many pointing out Ponting’s impressive record and leadership skills during his career. Some have even called for him to apologise for what they see as a disrespectful and unfounded statement.

    Gauti has sparked controversy by claiming that current Indian player Rohit Sharma is a superior player to Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting. Gambhir based his assertion on Ponting’s relatively poor record in the subcontinent, where he averages 42 in ODIs, compared to Sharma’s average of close to 49.

    “Rohit Sharma is a better player than Ricky Ponting, mainly due to Ponting’s poor record in the sub-continent,” Gambhir said. He went on to point out that Sharma has 29 centuries and 9537 runs in 237 ODI matches, while Ponting has 30 centuries and 13704 runs in 375 games at an average of 42. Punter has scored just 6 centuries in the sub-continent, compared to Sharma’s 13 ODI hundreds outside the sub-continent where he averages 47.

    The statement from Gambhir has caused a huge debate among cricket fans and experts, with opinions divided on the topic. It remains to be seen how Gambhir will respond to the backlash and whether he will backtrack on his statement or stand by it.

    Here are some of the tweets: