Tim Southee completed 2,000 Test runs on Wednesday and joined legendary all-rounders Richard Hadlee and Daniel Vettori in an elite company.

R Ashwin's all-round record is expected to hit the headlines once again in February 2023, if he takes his 450th Test wicket against the touring Australian team

Lyon became only the fifth Australian bowler to bag 20 five-fors or more in Test cricket. Before him, Shane Warner (37), Glenn McGrath (29), Dennis Lillee (23) and Clarrie Grimmett (21).

Legendary New Zealand all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee on Sunday congratulated spinner, Ajaz Patel, for becoming just the third bowler in the history of the game to pick all ten wickets in a single Test innings.

Ashwin is currently placed second in the list with 58 scalps against the Kiwis and needs to pick 8 wickets in the Mumbai Test to surpass the Blackcaps legend Richard Hadlee.

New Zealand legend Richard Hadlee believes that Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah's longevity in the game is yet to be determined due to his unorthodox action which makes him more prone to injuries.

Former New Zealand cricketer Richard Hadlee praised India captain Virat Kohli, hailing the Indian's "strong desire" to succeed, and said Kohli is responsible for ensuring Indian cricket remains competitive.

New Zealand legend Richard Hadlee praised India's attitude towards Test cricket and also said that world cricket needed India due to its big revenue generation for the sport throughout the world.

Ross Taylor was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal in a virtual ceremony held online because of COVID-19 restrictions.

New Zealand pace great Sir Richard Hadlee is not a fan of T20 cricket and has no qualms in asserting that the shortest format will not survive if Tests are not taken care of.