Mitchell Starc celebrated his 100th Test with a remarkable 6 for 9 against the West Indies, prompting Ricky Ponting to recall the moment he recognised Starc's potential. Ponting remembers a young Starc troubling Sachin Tendulkar with pace and bounce, signaling his extraordinary talent. Starc's commitment to prioritising Test cricket over IPL has solidified his legacy as an Australian great.
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India struggled in their chase, losing Shubman Gill and other wickets. Akash Deep was sent as nightwatchman. Ravichandran Ashwin revealed Rishabh Pant's reluctance to bat late in the day. This isn't the first time Pant has avoided batting during closing stages. The team aimed to protect Pant, a crucial player in the chase.
Sachin Tendulkar's portrait was unveiled at the MCC Museum in Lord's, coinciding with the India-England Test. During the ceremony, Mark Nicholas playfully noted Tendulkar's absence from the Lord's Honours Board, prompting Tendulkar to recall his century in a 1998 charity match against a formidable bowling attack.
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India face crucial decisions regarding Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant's fitness for the pivotal fourth Test against England, with the series at 2-1 in favour of the hosts. At the optional practice session, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate provided an update on their fitness while also revealing another injury in the camp.
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Maharashtra's legislative council witnessed a fiery clash between Minister Shambhuraj Desai and MLC Anil Parab after a "traitor" remark, leading to a temporary House adjournment. The dispute arose during discussions on reserving 50% of new housing for Marathi residents. Desai defended his response, emphasizing the government's dedication to prioritizing housing for Marathi people amidst heated debates and accusations.