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Former England bowler Steve Harmison has declared Virat Kohli the greatest cricketer of the last three decades, placing him above Sachin Tendulkar. Harmison cited Kohli's resilience under scrutiny and adaptability to modern cricket's demands as key factors. He also supported Kohli and Rohit Sharma against calls to play domestic cricket.

Dhruv Jurel’s rise from Agra to the Indian Test team is built on unrelenting work ethic, meticulous training, and remarkable temperament. Mentored by Vikram Rathour and coaches at the Rajasthan Royals' academy, the wicketkeeper-batter has impressed with Saha-like glovework and Dravid-like patience.

Cricketer Arjun Tendulkar's sister, Sara, shared a heartwarming video of herself and Arjun's fiancée, Saaniya Chandhok, with their pet dogs, delighting fans. This follows Arjun's 26th birthday celebrations, where Sara posted a playful throwback picture weeks back. The engagement, confirmed by Sachin Tendulkar, has kept fans invested in the family's personal moments, including in this latest post.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar believes the upcoming ODI World Cup in India marks a watershed moment for women's cricket, predicting Harmanpreet Kaur's team can clinch their first global trophy on home soil. He highlighted Harmanpreet's impactful 2017 innings and Smriti Mandhana's grace, stressing the tournament's potential to inspire young girls and transcend barriers.