--- Lara named daughter after Sydney where he hit 277 as 1st hundred ---
Former Windies' captain Brian Lara named his first daughter as Sydney after the city where he went on to convert his maiden Test ton into a double hundred on January 5, 1993. Lara, who began the day four of the Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground at 121*, scored 277 in the innings, helping Windies draw the Test.
--- Pant should bat at no. 6, he can convert starts into 100s: Gavaskar ---
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that Team India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant must bat at number six in Tests. "He has consistently got starts, which makes him a very useful batsman to have at number six. The more responsibility you give him at the number, he will convert a lot of those 30s and 40s into 100s," Gavaskar added.
--- Ashwin shares Pujara's Statue of Patience meme after 193-run knock ---
India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took to Instagram to share a 'Statue of Patience' meme of batsman Cheteshwar Pujara after the latter's 373-ball 193-run knock against Australia in the Sydney Test. In the picture, Pujara's face can be seen photoshopped onto the 'Statue of Unity'. "[Cheteshwar Pujara], looks like your satyagraha has had a nationwide response," Ashwin wrote alongside the meme.
--- Rahul admits catch wasn't clean; umpire claps and gives thumbs up ---
During Australia's 15th over in the Sydney Test, India's KL Rahul attempted to take Marcus Harris' catch off Ravindra Jadeja by putting in a full-length dive from mid-on. Jadeja started celebrating thinking the catch was taken, however, Rahul gestured the ball landed short. On-field umpire Ian Gould clapped and gave a thumbs up to Rahul, appreciating his honesty.
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