Cricket fans were treated to a mix of nostalgia, innovation, and excitement today — as the cricket world celebrated Anil Kumble’s birthday, admired Virat Kohli’s incredible fitness at 36, and discussed a brand-new cricket format, “Test Twenty”, set to launch next year.
Anil Kumble – The Pride of Indian Cricket
The cricket fraternity came together to wish the legendary Anil Kumble on his birthday. One of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, Kumble’s records remain unmatched:
- 619 Test wickets – Most by an Indian.
- 337 ODI wickets.
- 956 International wickets – Most by an Indian bowler.
- 10 wickets in an innings – Only the second bowler ever to achieve this in Tests.
- ICC Hall of Fame inductee.
- 4th most international wickets in cricket history.
ಟೀಮ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಮತ್ತು ನಮ್ಮ ತಂಡದ ಮಾಜಿ ನಾಯಕ ಅನಿಲ್ ಕುಂಬ್ಳೆ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಹುಟ್ಟು ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು!
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) October 17, 2025
𝘾𝘼𝙋𝙏𝙀𝙉 spins into his 5️⃣5️⃣th! 💫🥳
Wishing a very happy birthday to 🇮🇳’s top wicket-taker, our very own Anil Kumble AKA Jumbo. 🙌@anilkumble1074 #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB pic.twitter.com/dbDqc81AdX
Anil Kumble’s legacy continues to inspire generations of Indian cricketers, with fans remembering him as the definition of determination, discipline, and leadership.
Virat Kohli’s Fitness at 36 – Still Setting the Benchmark
Even at 36, Virat Kohli’s fitness remains second to none. Pictures and videos from his recent training sessions have gone viral, showing his unmatched intensity and energy.
Known for revolutionizing fitness standards in Indian cricket, Kohli continues to lead by example — proving age is just a number when it comes to dedication and discipline.
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Virat Kohli Back in Nets – The King with His Weapon
Adding to the excitement, Kohli was seen training in the nets, showcasing his trademark focus and footwork. Fans dubbed it “The King with his weapon,” as the star batter prepares for another big season ahead.
Brace yourselves…they’re 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙄𝙣 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨 🔥
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2025
Rohit Sharma 🤝 Virat Kohli
🎥 Watch on loop as the duo gears up for #AUSvIND 💪 #TeamIndia | @ImRo45 | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/u99yHyFfwJ
The cricket world eagerly awaits Kohli’s performances in upcoming overseas tours, where he’ll look to add more milestones to his legendary career.
Abhishek Nayar on Rohit Sharma – “The Best Version is Coming”
Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar made an exciting statement about Indian captain Rohit Sharma, saying fans will soon witness “The best version of Hitman.”
Rohit has been in tremendous touch recently and continues to work hard ahead of India’s international fixtures, aiming to dominate all formats once again.
“Test Twenty” – A New Format in Cricket
In a major innovation, a new cricket format called “Test Twenty” has been officially announced. Here’s what makes it unique:
- It will be the 4th official format of cricket.
- Scheduled to launch in January.
- Each game will last 80 overs.
- The match will be divided into 4 intervals.
- Each team will play two innings of 20 overs each.
🚨 "TEST TWENTY" – THE NEW FORMAT INTRODUCED 🚨
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 16, 2025
– This is 4th Format in Cricket.
– This format will be launched in January.
– It will be played in 4 intervals.
– It will be 80 Overs game.
– Featuring Two innings of 20 overs per side. pic.twitter.com/P2gOCx5Q14
The new concept aims to blend the endurance of Test cricket with the excitement of T20, giving fans the best of both worlds. Cricket lovers worldwide are curious to see how the “Test Twenty” experiment unfolds.
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Australia Becomes First Team to Qualify for Women’s World Cup 2025 Semifinal
In women’s cricket, Australia continues to dominate. The defending champions have become the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
Undefeated start and a semi-final berth 🤩
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) October 17, 2025
Congratulations to our Aussie girls in India who have secured their spot in the 2025 @ICC Women’s @cricketworldcup Semi-Finals last night with a 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh! pic.twitter.com/MBt9aQIJmj
Their consistency and depth once again highlight why Australia remains the benchmark in women’s cricket.
Conclusion
From celebrating Anil Kumble’s legendary career to witnessing Virat Kohli’s unwavering fitness, Rohit Sharma’s resurgence, and the introduction of an innovative Test Twenty format, it’s been a thrilling day in the cricket world. As Australia march into the Women’s World Cup semifinals, fans have plenty to look forward to in both men’s and women’s cricket.
