India won 10 of their first 100 Tests, followed by 25, 21, 32 and 42 wins in the next four 100-Test phases. In Tests 501-599, India recorded 56 wins, 31 losses and 12 draws. Their win-loss ratio rose from 0.250 in the first 100 Tests to 1.806 in the latest 99. India are featuring in their 600th Test currently.

Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane said Virat Kohli never forced anyone to do anything and always led by example. "He did it by himself, be it fitness or diet," he added. Recalling the 2014 Test against Australia at Adelaide in which Kohli scored hundred in both innings, Rahane noted, "The mindset with which he played, he performed and showed it."

Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali said the abolition of department cricket in 2019 contributed to Pakistan's struggles in international Test cricket. "Department cricket is a big need for Pakistan...It was the biggest nursery for Pakistan cricket and today again it feels like it's being pushed out," he stated. Department cricket was reintegrated into the domestic structure for the 2023-24 season.

Cristiano Ronaldo's mother Dolores Aveiro and his three siblings reportedly didn't attend his private wedding to Georgina Rodriguez in Cascais, Portugal. The ceremony was attended by the couple's five children and four witnesses, including Georgina's sister Ivana and Ronaldo's longtime friend Miguel Paixao. The wedding took place at Ronaldo's £30-million mansion near Lisbon on August 11.

India opened their Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales on Saturday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners as India secured victory in their Pool D match. Wales pulled one back through Sam Welsh in the fourth quarter. India, chasing first World Cup title since 1975, will next face England on August 17.

KL Rahul retired hurt with severe cramps during India's first Test against Sri Lanka, sparking concern among fans. One fan worried after seeing Rahul "struggle to climb up the stairs," while another said, "This is not looking good." Another called him an "important player for team," while one hoped his injury was "not too serious" and that he would recover.

Former Team India captain MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020 on Instagram. Dhoni shared a video showing pictures from different parts of his career and wrote, "Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired." Dhoni, who had made his debut in 2004, captained India in 332 matches.

Team India vice-captain KL Rahul showed exemplary sportsmanship in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle when his fierce sweep off Prabath Jayasuriya hit short-leg fielder Nishan Madushka's helmet. Rahul immediately checked on him after completing the run. Madushka was taken off for concussion assessment, while Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal later built an unbeaten 155-run partnership for India.