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Watch: Pat Cummins’ Heartwarming Gesture For Usman Khawaja During Ashes Trophy Celebration Goes Viral

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Watch: Pat Cummins’ Heartwarming Gesture For Usman Khawaja During Ashes Trophy Celebration Goes Viral

Pat Cummins kicked off his Test captaincy career on Sunday as he led Australia to a 4-0 victory over England in the 2021-22 Ashes series. Following Tim Paine, Cummins not only helped his team keep the urn, but also played a leading role. After the fourth Ashes Test ended in a thrilling draw, the hosts beat Joe Root’s side in their fifth and final game to win 146 points in Hobart. After the win, Cummins won the hearts of fans with a brilliant gesture for batsman Usman Khawaja during the trophy celebration.

After receiving the trophy, the Australian players were preparing to open champagne bottles and spray each other. But Cummins realized that Khawaja couldn’t get involved.

So he gestured to his teammates not to put the bottle and asked Khawaja to join the trophy celebration. Khawaja was included in the starting XI as a substitute for Travis Head in the fourth Test.

The 35-year-old became the third player to hit a century in both Test innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground, scoring 137 and 101 (not out) against England.

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He also became the sixth Australian batsman to score a double ton in a single Ashes Test.

Despite his powerful knock, England managed to take control of Australia and draw in the fourth Test.

Khawaja held his place in the fifth Test but failed to replicate the form of the previous match.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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