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IND vs SL ODI: Virat Kohli on the verge of breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time records
Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket superstar, heads into the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka with the goal of shattering some of Sachin Tendulkar’s ‘all-time records’ in the 50-over format

After a brief sabbatical, veteran India batter Virat Kohli returns to the cricketing fold as India prepares to face Sri Lanka in a three-match One-Day International series beginning Tuesday. In the assignment, Kohli will be attempting to break two all-time records held by none other than his idol and the God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar.
Kohli, who is one of the most prolific batters in the game, recently got a century in a 50-over match. He’d like to pick up where he left off in the encounter against Bangladesh.
Sachin Tendulkar is a name that needs no introduction. Tendulkar set several world records during his stellar career that spanned nearly two decades. Some of them, though, may be shattered by Virat Kohli in the ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Most ODI hundreds at home
When it comes to most centuries in 50-over international cricket, Sachin Tendulkar ranks first. With 19, Virat Kohli is only one tonne behind. If the former India captain scores a few of hundreds against Sri Lanka in the three-match series, he will break Tendulkar’s record.
Most hundreds in ODIs against a single team
Kohli has already scored eight hundreds in one-day internationals against Sri Lanka. Sachin Tendulkar has the same amount of tonnes as the islanders. However, the record for most hundreds against a single opponent is 9, which Tendulkar and Kohli share against the West Indies and Australia, respectively.
Kohli will have 9 hundreds versus Sri Lanka after another century. With two tonnes in the series, the 33-year-old will have 10 triple-digit scores against the Lankans, a feat no one else in the game has accomplished.
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Squad of both teams for ODI series
Team India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, Umran Malik.
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Nuwanidu Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjay D’Silva, Charit Aslanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadira Samarawickrama (wicketkeeper), Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, Dunith Velage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara and Mahish Tikshna.
ODI series schedule:
January 10 – First ODI, Guwahati, 1.30 pm
January 12 – Second ODI, Kolkata, 1.30 pm
January 15 – Third ODI, Thiruvananthapuram, 1.30 pm
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ICC mediates between Pakistan Cricket Board and BCCI, seeks assurance from Pakistan for participation in World Cup
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Greg Barclay and CEO Geoff Allardice are in Lahore, Pakistan to get assurance from the PCC on Pakistan team’s participation in the ICC Cricket World Cup due to be held in October-November.

Months ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup, tensions have already started between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Greg Barclay and CEO Geoff Allardice are in Lahore, Pakistan to get assurance from the PCC on Pakistan team’s participation in the ICC Cricket World Cup due to be held in October-November.
The ICC seek a confirmation from the PCB that it will not push for implementing a hybrid model for its matches in the World Cup in India.
The development comes after PCB Chief Najam Sethi stated that the Pakistan Cricket team will not travel to India if the Indian team prevents itself from visiting Pakistan for the preceding Asia Cup.
The BCCI is concerned if the hybrid model proposed by the PCB chief is accepted for the Asia Cup, the PCB might also ask the ICC to implement the hybrid model for the ICC World Cup as well.
Sethi said if the Pakistan government doesn’t approve on sending the team to India, the PCB would seek ICC to hold the matches at a neutral venue.
If this situation arrives, it would be a big setback for the both the ICC and the BCCI as India vs Pakistan match happening in India witnesses a completely packed stadium, a successful match for the Indian cricket board and International cricket council economically, whereas if it would be held in any other country it would not be able to attract a large amount of crowd in the stadium, primary reason why BCCI Secretary Jay Shah was reluctant to accept the hybrid model for the Asia Cup.
The PCB Chief has also stated that if the Asia Cup is moved to a neutral country from Pakistan, then the Pakistan Team will not participate in the Asia Cup
The ICC is trying to bring the two nations into board together on the matter.
IPL
Hardik Pandya pays tribute to MS Dhoni as Chennai Super Kings snatch IPL 2023 in thrilling tie
Hardik Pandya said that he was proud of the way his team played and if he had to lose, then he would lose the IPL title to CSK.

Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya was at a loss for words as Chennai Super Kings snatched a thrilling victory by scoring 10 runs of the last two balls of the match and chasing down the mammoth total of 171 in 15 overs.
Later on, he said that he was proud of the way his team played and if he had to lose, then he would lose the IPL title to CSK. He said it was CSK destiny to win IPL 2023. He said that since good things happen to good people and Mahendra Singh Dhoni was one of the best people he knew. He also added that God had been kind to him but it was Dhoni’s night.
The whole CSK batting order chipped in as Ravindra Jadeja smashed 15 not out off 6 balls, Devon Conway (47 off 25), Rituraj Gaikwad (26 off 16) and Shivam Dube (32*off 21). Ajinkya Rahane (27 off 13) and Ambati Rayudu (19 off 8) helped CSK chase 171 from 15 overs in the rain-shortened final.
For Gujarat Titans, Sai Sudarshan massacred the bowling attack by hitting 96 runs off 47 balls. He was supported by Wriddhiman Saha (54 off 39). Shubman Gill added (39 off 20) to contribute yo the gigantic total of 214 but the rain forced the match to be shortened to 15 overs.
Hardik Pandya said the Gujarat Titans played with a lot of heart and was proud of their fighting spirit. He said the CSK played better cricket to clinch the IPL 2023 title.
The Orange Cap was awarded to Shubman Gill (Highest Runscorer) and the Purple Cap was awarded to Mohammed Shami (Highest Wicket-taker). Shami and Gill were at their absolute best throughout the tournament.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was awarded the Emerging Player Of The Season. He has also been rewarded with a backup role in the India squad for the World Test championship final.
Cricket news
Sachin Tendulkar hails Shubman Gill ahead of IPL 2023 final
Gill was in excellent form as he scored 129 off 60 deliveries with 7 fours and 10 sixes.

Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar was all praise for Gujarat Titans star Shubman Gill following his match-winning knock against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League(IPL)2023 Qualifier 2.
Gill was in excellent form as he scored 129 off 60 deliveries with 7 fours and 10 sixes. Tendulkar tweeted Gill’s performance in IPL 2023 will not be forgotten since he had notched two tons which were against top bowling teams.
The Master Blaster also noted that Shubman Gill had a calm demeanour but that didn’t keep him quiet in his pursuit of runs and frenetic running to convert singles into doubles and the twos into threes,
Former India fast bowler Atul Wassan reacted to the tweet. He said Gill will swallow the iconic trio of Kohli, Rohit and Dhoni as he grows as a cricketer. Wassan noted that Chennai Super Kings talisman MS Dhoni would be the next to feel the heat from Gill’s Gujarat Titans as they face each other in the final of IPL 2023. Being a grounded player, Gill was not losing focus as many others have after sparkling in a few matches. Another person said that God had given his verdict. Another user said that Gill was a future star. Another user said that Shubman Gill was unstoppable and unforgettable in IPL 2023.
Another user said that Shubman was a world class player. Sachin further added Shubman Gill’s exceptional acceleration led the Gujarat Titans to a total of 233 runs in the first innings. Tendulkar noted Shubman doesn’t waste time and seizes the match and leaves a significant mark on the game.
Shubman Gill is in his prime form and has hit three centuries and two fifties. This season he has played 16 games and scored a massive 851 runs.
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