Virat Kohli became the joint most successful India captain in Tests at home, equalling MS Dhoni's record of 21 wins. Kohli has captained the team in India in 28 Tests, with just two losses and five draws. Dhoni, on the other hand, had 21 wins after leading the team in 30 Tests at home with three losses and six draws. Kohli reached the milestone after India outclassed England by a whopping 317 runs in the second Test in Chennai, levelling the four-match series at 1-1. The Indian captain will have the chance of going past his predecessor in a little over a week, with India taking on England in the third Test at the new Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, starting February 24. In total, Kohli has captained India in 58 Tests with 34 wins, 14 losses and 10 draws. The 32-year-old is well ahead of Dhoni's win percentage as skipper. Dhoni led the side in 60 Tests with 27 victories, 18 losses and 15 draws to his name.
Thieves steal Ricky Ponting's car
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has been targeted by thieves last week, according to a report. The incident occurred when thieves entered his home and managed to steal Ponting's car, which was parked in the driveway. Large police operations were carried out thereafter to track the car. The car was finally found in Melbourne’s Camberwell area, before it was spotted dangerously driven through the city. Thereafter, two men were spotted fleeing and managed to evade the police. The police are still on the search for the suspects. Meanwhile, Cricket Australia launched the trailer of a documentary 'The Record' which depicts Australian women's team journey at the 2020 Women's T20 World Cup where they defeated India in a pulsating final to emerge as champions.
West Indies sweep Bangla Test series 2-0
Rahkeem Cornwall took centre stage as spinners picked up all 10 wickets in the West Indies’s 17-run victory over Bangladesh in the second and final Test last week to complete a series whitewash. Cornwall took 4-105 while Kraigg Brathwaite (3-25) and Jomel Warrican (3-47) grabbed the remaining wickets as Bangladesh were bowled out for 213 on the fourth day. Mehidy Hasan hit two sixes and three fours late in the day to add drama after the hosts lost their ninth wicket but the West Indies kept their cool to deny them a come-from-behind win.
India finish with 23 medals
Teenaged high jumpers Praveen Kumar and Nishad Kumar produced their personal best efforts to take a gold each and set new Asian records as the curtains came down on the 12th Fazza International World Para Athletics Grand Prix. Praveen’s and Nishad’s gold medal winning efforts were the high points for India who also had three silver and a bronze earlier, to end their campaign at the championships with 23 medals.
Pakistan beat SA to win T20I series
Pakistan beat South Africa by four wickets in the third and final Twenty20 international in Lahore on Sunday, taking the three-match series 2-1. Chasing a target of 165 to win, Pakistan romped home in 18.4 overs after David Miller had blasted an unbeaten 85 off 45 balls to lift South Africa to 164-8 in 20 overs.
