500th Test News
When asked about Kiwi batsmen's struggle on turning track at Kanpur, Jadeja goofed up with a sentence which left the reporters present in the room in splits.
Ashwin enjoys an outstanding record vs New Zealand in Tests -- his tally being 28 at an average of 16.46 in 3 Tests.
Virat Kohli and his men made India's record 500th Test very memorable by defeating Kane Williamson-led New Zealand by 197 runs in the first Test.
India's premier spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin stayed humble and focus after taking his 200th Test wicket on the fourth day of Kanpur Test on Sunday.
India lead by 215 at stumps on Day 3.
Jadeja's splendid brief knock is his third highest score in Tests.
The former captain was also not happy with the Committee's proposal which asks for a three-year cooling period for cricket administrators.
The absentees' list included Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Gundappa Viswanath, Bishan Singh Bedi, Chandu Borde and Nari Contractor.
They were my batting heroes - Sachin Tendulkar on Sunil Gavaskar and Viv Richards.
Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik presented mementos and shawl to the cricketing greats.
After electing to bat in the historic 500th Test, India were comfortably placed at 154 for riding on 112-run second wicket stand between Vijay (65) and Pujara (62).
The five-day format remains the basis which sets the standard, and for any cricketer, the ultimate 'test' to test to his skills.
India will start a long cricket season at home with the 500th Test at Kanpur's Green Park, starting Thursday.
An upbeat Virat Kohli on Sunday hailed India's team spirit, and shared what happened when travelling in the team bus.
The New Zealand team will arrive on Monday.
The upcoming match against New Zealand at Kanpur will mark India's 500th game in the traditional format.
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