1 year, 11 months ago

'Sachin Tendulkar slapped me on the back and...': Sehwag shares riveting 'Save me from Wasim Akram' incident

Indian cricketers are right up there when you think of the greatest opening pairs in ODI cricket. 5 is arguably the most entertaining pair – that of Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag who have amassed 3919 runs from 93 innings batting together at an average of 42.13 and 12 century stands. Virender Sehwag once requested Sachin Tendulkar to 'save' him from Wasim Akram Once Sehwag arrived, he became India's certified opener and remained so till the end. Tendulkar and Sehwag's first real test came during the high-voltage India-Pakistan match, and as every Sachin fan would be aware, he hardly took first strike. When we were playing against Wasim bhai in 2003 World Cup, and last over of innings when we were fielding and I asked Sachin Tendulkar to take strike.

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3 weeks ago

On this day: When Virender Sehwag fell just short of a historic triple century

Hindustan Times

On this day in 2009, the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai witnessed a masterclass in aggressive batting by Virender Sehwag. Sehwag’s knock of 293 off just 254 balls against Sri Lanka remains one of the finest innings by any Indian batter. Murali Vijay applauds after Virender Sehwag completes his century The Sehwag show Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a respectable 393, …

1 month ago

’Rahul bhai told me to…’: Yashasvi Jaiswal shares KL Rahul’s role in 161-run innings vs Australia

Live Mint

Yashasvi Jaiswal was on a roll during India's second innings as he scored his maiden Test century during his first ever match in Australia. Jaiswal along with opening partner KL Rahul also set up a 201 run partnership for the first wicket, which is the highest ever by a visiting team in Australia since 1991. After his sensational 161 run …

1 month ago

CRICKET | Indrajith’s opening salvo fires Tamil Nadu to an easy win

The Hindu

A six-hitting blitzkrieg by Tamil Nadu’s batters on a flat track paved the way for a 43-run win over Tripura in its opening Group B game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Saturday. The chief protagonist in Tamil Nadu’s triumphant start was B. Indrajith, who slammed a career-best 78 off 39 balls, with five fours and as many …

BGT: Jaiswal, Rahul's unbeaten 84-run stand puts India in strong position at tea on day 2

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1 month ago

BGT: Jaiswal, Rahul's unbeaten 84-run stand puts India in strong position at tea on day 2

Deccan Chronicle

Perth: Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul batted confidently as India made a strong start to the second innings reaching 84 without loss at tea on day two of the opening Test here on Saturday. After dismissing Australia for 104 in 51.2 overs in the morning session to take a 46-run first-innings lead, the visitors put themselves in a strong …

1 month ago

The best of India in Australia, part 10: Virender Sehwag's match-saving 151 in Adelaide, 2008

Hindustan Times

‘Gutsy’ and ‘tough’ are not words typically used to describe Virender Sehwag innings. Often maligned as a flat-track bully, Sehwag’s 151 at Adelaide in 2008, in a match-saving knock, went to show that a class batter remains a class batter in any situation. Sehwag had already scored a fluent 63 opening the batting in the first innings at the Adelaide …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

AFG vs BAN: Mahmudullah joins Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly in unlucky 90s list

India Today

Mahmudullah has joined Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Sunil Gavaskar in the list of batters to have got out in the 90s in ODIs in Sharjah. On Monday, November 11, the Bangladesh batter scored 98 runs off as many balls with seven fours and three sixes in the third and final ODI of the three-match series against Hashmatullah Shahidi’s Afghanistan …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Five Iconic Test Knocks by Indian Batters in Australia

Hindustan Times

Five iconic Test knocks by Indian batters in Australia stand out as each inning contributed to India's standing in the series and underscored the capabilities of these players against a formidable opponent. Notable knocks include Ajinkya Rahane's 112 in Melbourne in 2020, Rahul Dravid's 233 in Adelaide in 2003, Sachin Tendulkar's 114 in Perth in 1992, Virender Sehwag's 195 in …

5 months, 1 week ago

Record alert: Jaiswal scores 12 runs off the first legal delivery, find out how!

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young batting sensation of team India had made a remarkable feat in the final T20 match against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Sunday. Opening the batting with Shubman Gill, the left-handed batter became the first player to score 12 runs off the first legal delivery in a men's international game in the shortest format. Though …

5 months, 1 week ago

Sachin Tendulkar's priceless 'Hey Jimmy' post for retiring James Anderson after England great's 'best batter' remark

Hindustan Times

It took just 11 overs, stretched across an hour, before the inevitable happened on Friday at the Lord's in London. With the game ended the illustrious career of James Anderson, who picked four wickets across two innings in the match before drawing curtains on his outstanding 21-year-old Test career. Sachin Tendulkar shared a post on retiring James Anderson Anderson, who …

8 months ago

'Visa, tickets already done': Sehwag's stamp of approval for India star's T20 WC hopes despite early IPL 2024 struggles

Hindustan Times

Team India will return to action with the T20 World Cup in June, and speculations are rife over the potential players who could make the 15-member squad for the marquee tournament. This year's Indian Premier League holds major significance for India's squad selection, but one of the players who had a struggling start to the season was Rajasthan Royals' star …

8 months ago

Ashutosh Sharma’s heroics in vain as Jasprit Bumrah-inspired Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by 9 runs at IPL 2024

Hindustan Times

For a while, Mumbai Indians must have been genuinely scared. They had reduced Punjab Kings to 50/5 early in the chase but then Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma got together to put the pressure back on the visitors in some style. Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah, right, and Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma celebrates the dismissal of Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh The …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Virender Sehwag robbed as 'Ravi Shastri says Murali Vijay is India's best Test opener after Sunil Gavaskar'

Hindustan Times

It's no secret that Sunil Gavaskar is India's greatest opening batter of all time. Well, the first time that comes to mind is undoubtedly Virender Sehwag – the only Indian batter with two triple-centuries in Tests with over 8500 runs at an average of nearly 50 and 23 centuries. As per Bharat Arun's confession, for former India head coach Ravi …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

I played with Tendulkar’s bat in that innings: Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, first No. 11 batter to get a ton in Ranji Trophy

The Hindu

The first-ever player to get to a century at No. 11 in the Ranji Trophy, former Tamil Nadu opener Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, recalled his innings on Tuesday. I heard it as ‘You’re not playing.’ “So, till 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. on the first day, I thought I wasn’t playing! “I got the century with Sachin Tendulkar’s bat! After I scored …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Dhruv Jurel's Ranchi heroics draws 'outstanding, terrific' praise from Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag

Hindustan Times

In the land of MS Dhoni, another wicketkeeper-batter became a sensation. The heroic efforts, which also handed India a series win against Ben Stokes and his men, were hailed by legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag in blockbuster social media posts. Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag praise Dhruv Jurel India captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal stitched a promising …

10 months ago

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks record for most sixes by an Indian in a Test innings

The Hindu

Opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal broke the record for most sixes by an Indian batter in a Test innings during his side’s third Test against England in Rajkot on Sunday. Jaiswal went past the Indian record of eight sixes, previously held jointly by Mayank Agarwal and Navjot Singh Sidhu, with a hat-trick of maximums against right-arm pacer James Anderson. With this, …

10 months, 1 week ago

Virender Sehwag unfiltered after Yashasvi's 'Jaisball' trounces England attack on Day 3: 'Jaiswal treating them like...'

Hindustan Times

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a brilliant century on Day 3 of the Rajkot Test against England, reaching his three-figure mark in just 122 balls. Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed his third Test century during Day 3 of the Rajkot Test against England Former Indian opening batter Virender Sehwag, who was also known for his naturally aggressive approach in Test cricket, took to his …

10 months, 4 weeks ago

'I am seeing Rishabh Pant': R Ashwin gives Yashasvi his stamp of approval after ‘JaisBall’ show vs England in 1st Test

Hindustan Times

With Yashasvi Jaiswal ruling the roost with his counterattacking batting against the Bazball-friendly England side on Thursday, veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is convinced that his Rajasthan Royals teammate has taken Test cricket like a fish to water. After Ben Stokes' England mustered a below-par 246 in its first essay, Rohit Sharma's Team India bossed the English bowlers with their …

11 months ago

Rohit Sharma goes past Sourav Ganguly, joins elite list featuring Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar

India TV News

The much-awaited Test series between India and England commenced on Thursday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. In response, India started well with Yashasvi Jaiswal taking the attack to the opposition but their skipper Rohit Sharma got out scoring 24 runs off 27 balls before getting out to Jack Leach. But this effort was enough for the Indian …

1 year, 3 months ago

Ishan Kishan equals MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Tendulkar's elite ODI record with heroic knock vs Pakistan

India TV News

Indian wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan played probably the knock of his career as he smashed his fourth consecutive fifty in ODIs, one that his side needed the most against Pakistan in their opening game of Asia Cup 2023 in Kandy on Saturday, September 2. Kishan slammed his 7th ODI fifty and this was his fourth consecutive fifty in ODIs. Kishan …

1 year, 4 months ago

'Ishan Kishan’s T20I form worries me': Wasim Jaffer serves brutal 'Jaiswal' reminder to Dravid for WI series decider

Hindustan Times

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer wants Rahul Dravid and Co. to make a statement by bringing in a noteworthy change in Team India's playing XI for the series decider against the West Indies on Sunday. "Ishan Kishan’s T20I form worries me," Jaffer said In a match where youngster Tilak Varma and pacer Mukesh Kumar received their T20I debut caps, the …

1 year, 5 months ago

Virat Kohli eclipses Sehwag in glorious run-scoring list, Rohit Sharma achieves spectacular feat against WI in 1st Test

Hindustan Times

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was not the only Indian batter who scripted history on Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and the West Indies. Captain Rohit Sharma and former India skipper Virat Kohli also entered their names on the record books on Wednesday as Team India extended their lead to 162 runs at Windsor Park. Virat Kohli eclipsed Virender …

1 year, 5 months ago

History created as Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal knock off Sehwag-Jaffer's 17-year-old record during IND vs WI 1st Test

Hindustan Times

After three fantastic Test matches between England and Australia at The Ashes, Test cricket is witnessing a rather one-sided contest in Dominica as Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal continue to treat the West Indies bowling attack like punching bags. Jaiswal and Rohit – India's newest opening pair in Tests – scored centuries each as India solidified their dominance, reaching 312/2 …

1 year, 5 months ago

TNPL: Shahrukh Khan relishes role as bowler for Lyca Kovai Kings

The Hindu

When one thinks of M. Shahrukh Khan, the image is that of a clean and powerful striker who can hit humongous sixes, coming lower down the order. However, in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League, even as his teammate Sai Sudharsan has set the run charts ablaze, Shahrukh is also topping the charts, albeit in a different avatar as a …

1 year, 8 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar proposes THIS revolutionary rule in ODIs

Live Mint

Sachin Tendulkar wants cricket to offer equal opportunities to batters and bowlers alike. Speaking to journalists ahead of his 50th birthday, Tendulkar argued that the use of two new balls eliminated reverse swing from the game and prevented balls from getting soft or losing colour. Tendulkar also highlighted the issue of the toss advantage and the dew factor in ODIs, …

1 year, 8 months ago

Talking points from IPL... so far

Hindustan Times

We have now had three weeks of action in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League. Table 1 Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings get going There are teams, and then there are Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Table 2 Siraj finds his rhythm With 12 wickets in six matches, Mohammed Siraj sits on top of the wicket-takers’ …

1 year, 8 months ago

Who is Vijaykumar Vyshak? RCB's Karnataka-born pacer who outwitted in-form Warner, Axar; destroyed DC on IPL debut

Hindustan Times

The Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a comprehensive 23-run win over the Delhi Capitals on Saturday night, securing their second victory in the 2023 Indian Premier League. Vijaykumar Vyshak with RCB teammates Despite continual hiccups in their batting innings, the hosts managed to post a competitive score in Bengaluru; however, Delhi Capitals' horrific run continued with the bat as Prithiv Shaw …

1 year, 9 months ago

Wasim Akram fondly recalls historic Chennai Test, shares moving anecdote about late wife

The Hindu

Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram fondly remembered the historic 1999 Chennai Test against India during a discussion on his autobiography Sultan: A Memoir with eminent journalist Gideon Haigh and N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Publishing Group, at The Hindu Lit for Life Literature Festival here on Saturday. A very odd shot to play against the off-spinners doosra but he …

1 year, 10 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma's role will be similar to that of Virender Sehwag, says Ravi Shastri

India Today

Ravi Shastri said that Rohit Sharma's role would be similar to that of Virender Sehwag during his playing days and make the job easier for the middle order. Speaking on ICC Review, as quoted by Sportskeeda, Shastri said that Sharma's role will be similar to that of Sehwag and set up the game for the Indian middle order. "When Virender …

1 year, 11 months ago

Pat Cummins chooses between Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli. Usman Khawaja ranks Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman

Hindustan Times

With Team India gearing up for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup scheduled for this year, focus will be on Virat Kohli, who has been in lethal form lately. Pat Cummins was asked to choose between Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar. Speaking on YouTube during a teaser episode for Prime Video's The Test, batter Usman Khawaja asked Cummins, "Sachin or Virat?" …

1 year, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Sachin Baby’s century keeps Kerala alive against Karnataka

The Hindu

Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal wouldn’t have bothered too much about losing the toss in the morning as his opening bowlers made early inroads and enabled the visitors to take control of the Ranji Trophy match against Kerala at the KCA-St. Xavier’s College ground on Tuesday. In ideal conditions for swing bowling, the Karnataka medium pacers, V. Koushik and V. Vyshak, …

1 year, 11 months ago

'I didn't get Sehwag's freedom. Had I received that kind of backing...': Discarded India opener's staggering claim

Hindustan Times

If after the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, any Indian batter ranks among the best Test openers in the world, that is Virender Sehwag. Murali Vijay and Virender Sehwag had many memorable partnerships together Since Sehwag's retirement, India have tried multiple opening options – from Shikhar Dhawan to KL Rahul and now Rohit Sharma… but none could replicate that level of success. …

2 years ago

India vs Bangladesh: MS Dhoni would have been proud of Rishabh Pant's stumping to dismiss Nurul Hasan – Dinesh Karthik

India Today

Veteran wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik reckoned that MS Dhoni would have been very happy to see Rishabh Pant’s stumping to dismiss Nurul Hasan Sohan on Day 4 of the ongoing Test between India and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. In the last and final session of the day’s play, Pant produced a brilliant stumping as Bangladesh were …

2 years ago

Former England captain namedrops Sehwag in massive remark after Stokes and Co. crush Pakistan

Hindustan Times

England's annihilation of Baba Azam and Co. on the opening day of the run-fest Rawalpindi Test match reminded Team India fans of Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid's batting vigils against Pakistan of the early 2000s. Interestingly, former England skipper Michael Atherton also took a trip down the memory lane by giving a special mention to legendary Indian opener Sehwag after …

2 years, 2 months ago

IND vs SA, 1st ODI: Avesh Khan in midst of heavy criticism, netizens question his intent | READ

India TV News

Highlights South Africa defeated India by 9 runs in the first ODI Sanju Samson ended with a stellar 86 off 63 deliveries The next will be played at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi IND vs SA, 1st ODI: The Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian team is currently taking on South Africa in the three-match One Day International series. But courtesy of Shreyas …

2 years, 2 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar lauds his teammates after India Legends reach RSWS final: Bowlers did a fantastic job

India Today

India Legends captain Sachin Tendulkar reserved special praise for Naman Ojha and Irfan Pathan for their stellar performance in the semi-final win over Australia Legends in Raipur on Thursday. Both Ojha and Irfan starred with the bat as the India Legends reached the finals of Road Safety World Series 2022 with a five-wicket win over Australia Legends. #RoadSafetyWorldSeries pic.twitter.com/n1HqWbYnHF — …

2 years, 5 months ago

Yuvraj comes up with perfect 'emoji' response to Sachin's tweet on Bumrah's feat

Hindustan Times

The Edgbaston Test lost more overs on Day 2 than on the opening day, but nothing hampered India's intention in the rescheduled fifth Test against England as they remained in complete control. And Yuvraj Singh, who had pulled off a similar against Broad back in 2007, dropped the perfect emoji response to Sachin Tendulkar's epic tweet om Bumrah's feat. Jasprit …

2 years, 6 months ago

‘I intentionally wanted to hit Sachin Tendulkar and wound him’: Shoaib Akhtar’s shocking revelation

Hindustan Times

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar is part of several cricketing folklore, which also include intriguing battles with pacers from across the globe. Sachin Tendulkar and Shoaib Akhtar in action Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar during a candid chat with Sportskeeda recalled one such moment, which took place during India's tour to Pakistan in 2006. Akhtar further stated that while his attempt …

2 years, 6 months ago

I was determined that I had to wound Sachin in that Test at any cost: Shoaib Akhtar makes a big revelation

India TV News

Former Pakistan bowler, Shoaib Akhtar is known for his lethal bowling. He shared an anecdote of India's tour to Pakistan when he was bowling to India star batter Sachin Tendulkar. Akhtar admitted that he intended to hurt Tendulkar during the third Test match which was being played in Karachi. It was the same test when Irfan Pathan took the famous …

2 years, 7 months ago

'Kishan, Pant, Saha are all there but he impressed me the most': Sehwag names unique choice for backup WK in T20 WC 2022

Hindustan Times

The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League has seen a number of Indian wicketkeepers delivering impressive performances. While Rishabh Pant – India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batter – has been key for the Delhi Capitals with both, his captaincy and his explosive batting, veteran Indian batter Wriddhiman Saha has also made significant contributions as an opener for the Gujarat Titans. In the …

2 years, 7 months ago

'Sachin could've got those 6 runs. Don't think 2 overs would've made a difference': Yuvraj on Multan declaration

Hindustan Times

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has opened up on the infamous Indian declaration during the 2004 Test against Pakistan in Multan, saying that Sachin Tendulkar should have been given the opportunity to complete his double century. The Test match, where Virender Sehwag scored his epic Test triple century and scored 309, saw India declare their first innings on 675/5 with …

2 years, 8 months ago

On this day: Virender Sehwag smashed a record triple century against Pakistan in 2004

Firstpost

Sehwag played a fluent innings and struck a mammoth 309 in the first Test against Pakistan at Multan, taking India towards a 1-0 victory in the 3-match series. Eighteen years ago, it was on this day that Virender Sehwag etched his name on the pages of history by becoming the first Indian batter to score a triple century in a …

2 years, 9 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: How Rohit Sharma's advice in the nets helped Ishan Kishan turn his batting around

Firstpost

Lucknow: Struggling for fluency in the previous series, young opener Ishan Kishan has credited India skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid for his return to form in the first T20 against Sri Lanka. But skipper Rohit kept his faith in Ishan’s abilities and retained him as an opener for the opener against Sri Lanka “After playing so much …

2 years, 10 months ago

India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma is wonderfully leading from the front, says Suryakumar Yadav

India Today

India batter Suryakumar Yadav said it's nice to see Rohit Sharma leading from the front with the bat in T20I cricket, adding that it's important for the top-order to capitalize on good starts especially in the powerplay. Suryakumar Yadav said Rohit is not doing anything different but just looking to build a solid platform for the middle-order as he shed …

3 years, 3 months ago

ENG vs IND | Seek Sachin Tendulkar's help to overcome poor run: Sunil Gavaskar to Virat Kohli

India TV News

India skipper Virat Kohli should seek guidance from Sachin Tendulkar and draw inspiration from the maestro's performance against Australia in the Sydney Test in 2004 to return to form, said former India captain Sunil Gavaskar. Kohli fell to his nemesis James Anderson for just seven on the first day of the third Test here at Headingley on Wednesday, edging a …

3 years, 5 months ago

IND vs SL, 1st ODI: Dhawan, Kishan shine as India wins by seven wickets

The Hindu

Skipper Shikhar Dhawan led by example, and wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan impressed in his One-Day debut to secure a comprehensive seven-wicket win for India against Sri Lanka in the first match at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. READ : Shikhar Dhawan becomes fastest Indian opener to reach 6000 ODI runs The host got off to a steady start before Yuzvendra …

3 years, 5 months ago

On this day: Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif's rescue act helps Sourav Ganguly-led India conquer Lord's

Firstpost

We relive one of India’s greatest wins in their rich cricketing history, with Sourav Ganguly and co winning a thriller at Lord’s on this day 19 years ago Every once in a while we get to witness a sporting event that not only leaves a lasting impression on an entire generation, but sometimes becomes a turning point for the better …

3 years, 5 months ago

India vs England: Harmanpreet Kaur says ‘outstanding’ bowling and fielding led to 8-run win in 2nd T20I

Firstpost

Defending a modest 148, India were in a spot of bother but the spinners bowled extremely well and were supported by fielders to restrict the hosts to 140 for eight. Hove: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hailed her team’s outstanding fielding effort after the series-levelling win against England in the second women’s T20 International in Hove on Sunday. “I will give …

3 years, 7 months ago

Venkatesh Prasad recalls Sharjah battle between Tendulkar and Akram: Got hit on helmet but didn't react

India TV News

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad recalled an incident from the '90s involving Sachin Tendulkar and ex-Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram when the rivalry between both the cricket-obsessed nations was arguably at its peak. Akram, known for his pace and the ability to swing the ball in both directions, bowled a quicker delivery that went on to hit Tendulkar on the helmet. …

3 years, 8 months ago

Sourav Ganguly recalls how Virender Sehwag taught him a key captaincy lesson during Natwest Trophy 2002 final

India Today

Former India captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday recalled how he was taught an important captaincy lesson from his opening partner Virender Sehwag in the epic Natwest Trophy 2002 final. India had a solid start with Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly adding 106 for the opening wicket while chasing 326. Then he hit one off the fifth …

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