First Time In 147 Years! Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes History With Twin World Records En Route Double Ton

RAJKOT, Feb 18: India's Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second double century of the Test career, as Rohit Sharma's men took on England in the third Test of the series at Rajkot.

Jaiswal came out to bat as an opener on Day 3 but retired soon after reaching his century. He returned to the pitch after Shubman Gill's dismissal on Day 4 and raced to his second double hundred of the Test career. En route to his double ton, Jaiswal matched the record of hitting the most number of sixes in a Test innings (12), equalling Wasim Akram's record

Akram had also hit 12 sixes for Pakistan in a Test match against Zimbabwe back in 1996. Against England, Jaiswal matched the feat. Jaiswal is also the first batter in the history of the game to have hit 20 or more sixes in a single Test series, a first in the 147-year history of Test cricket.

Jaiswal's six-hitting spree also helped the Indian team break a world record, with Rohit Sharma's men becoming the team to hit the most sixes in a series. With 48 sixes already to their name, India bettered their own record, having hit 47 sixes against South Africa in 2019.

England (43) and Australia (40) the the teams placed at the No. 3 and No. 4 spot in the list.

When it comes to the record of hitting the most number of sixes in a single match by India, Rohit Sharma's men lead the list once again, having registered 28 sixes in the Rajkot Test. Their previous best was against South Africa (27) at Vizag in 2019.

In the second innings, India hit a total of 18 sixes which is also a record for the team.

Jaiswal, who hit 14 fours and 12 sixes in the innings, had retired hurt on 104, returned on this day and stayed unbeaten at 214 along with Sarfaraz when India declared, with a lead of 556 runs on the board.

For England, Rehan Ahmed conceded 108 runs for his one wicket in his 25 overs, while Joe Root (1/111) and Tom Hartley (1/78) were the other wicket takers.

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Other Wrestlers Move Delhi High Court Against WFI Circular To Conduct Selection Trials

NEW DELHI, Feb 29: Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Satyawrat Kadiyan have moved the Delhi High Court against a circular of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to conduct selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier Wrestling Tournament.

The plea seeks a direction on the WFI to cease and desist from conducting the national trials as notified through its circulated issued on February 26.

Bumrah to rejoin squad ahead of Dharamsala Test

MUMBAI, Feb 29: Jasprit Bumrah will rejoin the squad ahead of the series-ending Dharamsala Test against England. The India vice-captain had been rested for the fourth Test in Ranchi with a view on managing his workload given the upcoming schedule which includes an IPL campaign followed closely by the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.

The 30-year-old Bumrah had been in outstanding form over the first three games of the series, taking 17 wickets at a 13.64. He was replaced by Bengal seamer Akash Deep in India's XI for the Ranchi Test. India also have Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar available in their squad to pick for a Test match that is expected to favour fast bowlers.

Meanwhile, senior batter KL Rahul has officially been ruled out of the Test after not fully recovering from a quadriceps injury that flared up after the series-opening Test in Hyderabad. As reported by Cricbuzz, Rahul was sent to London for an expert opinion.

Rahul's issue stems from pain in his right quadriceps, for which he underwent surgery last year. It is understood that there is still some stiffness, and given his importance to the side and the dual roles he fulfills for the team, the BCCI, selectors, and team management are reluctant to take any risks with him.