This day, that year: Sachin Tendulkar scores an emotional ton at 1999 WC against Kenya after his father's demise
3 years, 7 months ago

This day, that year: Sachin Tendulkar scores an emotional ton at 1999 WC against Kenya after his father's demise

India Today  

On May 23, 1999, Sachin Tendulkar scored probably one of the most challenging centuries of his career. In the World Cup group stage match against Kenya, Sachin Tendulkar played an unbeaten knock of 140 off just 101 balls to take India’s total to 329 for 2 in 50 overs. India had started the World Cup with a loss to South Africa, and then on the eve of their match against Zimbabwe, Tendulkar received the shock demise of his father and had to rush back to India for the final rites. The player of the match was Sachin Tendulkar.India managed to reach the Super Sixes but failed to make it to the semifinals of the 1999 World Cup.

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Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive
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Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive

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Virat Kohli punched his thigh and furiously let out an expletive, directed at himself, as he fatally nicked a ball outside off-stump for the eighth time in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The length and back-of-a-length balls on and outside off-stump, which accounted for seven of Kohli’s eight dismissals in the series, were the most frequently bowled deliveries to him. Out …

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test
5 days, 19 hours ago

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar reacted to wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's exceptional knock on the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. "His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test Pant played a marvellous …

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: What is India’s record at the Sydney Cricket Ground?
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IND vs AUS, 5th Test: What is India’s record at the Sydney Cricket Ground?

The Hindu  

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Rohit Sharma equals Sachin Tendulkar's all-time India record after Melbourne Test loss
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Rohit Sharma equals Sachin Tendulkar's all-time India record after Melbourne Test loss

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma has equalled an all-time unwanted India record after the team's loss to Australia in the Melbourne Test. The Aussies got the better of India in the Boxing Day Test on a thrilling final day to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The five losses are also India's joint worst in a Test season. India were bowled …

South Africa beat Pakistan in tense finale to enter Test championship final
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1 week, 5 days ago

South Africa beat Pakistan in tense finale to enter Test championship final

Al Jazeera  

South Africa tailenders Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen have hung in against relentless fast bowler Mohammad Abbas for a tense two-wicket win in the first Test in Centurion to seal the Proteas’ place in next year’s World Test Championship final. Lot of joy and happiness on our side, a bit of a roller-coaster, glad that we were able to get …

"A knock to remember...": Sachin Tendulkar praises Nitish Kumar Reddy's heroics in Melbourne
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"A knock to remember...": Sachin Tendulkar praises Nitish Kumar Reddy's heroics in Melbourne

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for his brilliant unbeaten 105 against Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne on Saturday. ": Sachin Tendulkar praises Nitish Kumar Reddy's heroics in Melbourne In his tweet, Tendulkar wrote, "A knock to remember by Nitish. By the end of Day 3, India had rallied to …

India batter with bittersweet MCG connection on verge of rare hat-trick in 4th Test which even Kohli, Sachin can't claim
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India batter with bittersweet MCG connection on verge of rare hat-trick in 4th Test which even Kohli, Sachin can't claim

Hindustan Times  

Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli possess the kind of record against Australia one can only wish for. Indian players celebrates the wicket of Australia's Nathan McSweeney during play on day five of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane However, despite all that the two quintessential superstars of Indian batting have achieved, the one …

IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's historic Test record at MCG
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IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's historic Test record at MCG

India Today  

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of a massive record going into India’s fourth Test against Pat Cummins’ Australia, starting Thursday, December 26. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record with 449 runs from five Tests at an average of 44.90 and a strike-rate of 58.69 with a hundred and three fifties. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage Kohli is …

Gambhir's harsh Ravindra Jadeja treatment called out as world no. 1 all-rounder's stat better than Sachin, Kohli, Rohit
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gambhir's harsh Ravindra Jadeja treatment called out as world no. 1 all-rounder's stat better than Sachin, Kohli, Rohit

Hindustan Times  

Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul emerged as the key difference between India and a potential defeat at Brisbane as the two batters raised hopes of avoiding a follow-on against Australia at the Gabba. Rahul top-scored with 84, while Jadeja's 25th Test half-century added some grace to India's first innings as the visitors try to force a draw. Jadeja joined forces …

On this day: Sachin Tendulkar’s landmark centuries, 16 years apart
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On this day: Sachin Tendulkar’s landmark centuries, 16 years apart

Hindustan Times  

Sachin Tendulkar's cricketing journey has been defined by a series of historic milestones and achievements. Two such iconic moments took place 16 years apart: his maiden first-class century in 1988 and his record-equalling Test century in 2004. The two landmark centuries scored in 1988 and 2004 are symbolic of Sachin Tendulkar’s unmatched career in cricket. 1988 Ranji Trophy century On …

'At least he'll score more than Rohit, Kohli': Mohammed Shami blasts 32 off 17 balls, his highest T20 score, in SMAT
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'At least he'll score more than Rohit, Kohli': Mohammed Shami blasts 32 off 17 balls, his highest T20 score, in SMAT

Hindustan Times  

Indian fans are waiting with bated breath for Mohammed Shami to join the Test squad in Australia and release some pressure off the shoulders of Jasprit Bumrah. Bengal batted first set up a score of 159/9 largely thanks to a stunning late assault from Shami. Here is a video of a part of Shami's assault: There were a number of …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 month ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

South Africa and Sri Lanka are on the heels of playing a humdinger with all three results possible on Day 5 of the second Test in Gqeberha. On the other hand, off-spinning all-rounder Charlie Dean became only the third England women's player to take an ODI hat-trick as the visitors levelled the three-match series against South Africa in Durban on …

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test
1 month ago

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa was building a defendable total against Sri Lanka as it reached 191-3 in its second innings and a lead of 221 runs on day three Saturday of the second test. But its first innings was stopped at 328, short of South Africa’s total by 30 runs, after a maiden five-wicket haul by medium-pacer Dane …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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India TV Sports Wrap on December 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories

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Australia took a slight lead against India in the second Test in Adelaide after the visitors were bowled out for 180 in the first innings while England pacer Gus Atkinson became the first bowler in Test history to take a hat-trick at Basin Reserve in Wellington after he helped the visitors clean up New Zealand for just 125 in the …

Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Border-Gavaskar Trophy record in 2nd Test against Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Border-Gavaskar Trophy record in 2nd Test against Australia

India TV News  

Virat Kohli showed glimpses of returning to form with an unbeaten century in the first Test match against Australia in Perth and is now just one hundred away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Border-Gavaskar Trophy record in the next match in Adelaide. Kohli equalled the great Sachin Tendulkar's record for most hundreds in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history with his 9th century …

Mohamed Enaan's late heroics in vain as India fall short in their U19 Asia Cup opener against Pakistan
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Mohamed Enaan's late heroics in vain as India fall short in their U19 Asia Cup opener against Pakistan

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Pakistan pulled off a thrilling 44-run win over India in their opening match of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024 on Saturday. Opener Shahzaib Khan scored 159 runs off 147 balls to help Pakistan post a big total of 281 for 7 while batting first and then pacer Ali Raza picked 3 wickets to bowl out India to 237. …

Marco Jansen wreaks havoc with 7 wickets in just 6.5 overs as Sri Lanka bundled for 42; register their lowest Test score
1 month, 1 week ago

Marco Jansen wreaks havoc with 7 wickets in just 6.5 overs as Sri Lanka bundled for 42; register their lowest Test score

Hindustan Times  

In one of the most shocking displays of batting in recent memory, Sri Lanka was bowled out for a record-low 42 in their first innings of the Durban Test against South Africa on Thursday. This total wasn't only Sri Lanka's lowest-ever score in a Test match, but also stands as the lowest total by any team against South Africa. Top …

Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe
1 month, 1 week ago

Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe

Associated Press  

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — Pakistan rode Kamran Ghulam’s maiden one-day international century to beat Zimbabwe by 99 runs and clinch the series 2-1 on Thursday. A second successive ODI series win for Rizwan followed an historic 2-1 result against Australia, Pakistan’s first in Australia since 2002. In the absence of rested fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan’s second-string …

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs
1 month, 1 week ago

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs

India TV News  

The opening Test of the two-match series between South Africa and Sri Lanka is progressing at a rapid pace at the Kingsmead in Durban. Yes, Sri Lanka's batting innings lasted only for 83 balls, the lowest since 1924 and the second-lowest overall in the history of the longest format. The pitch is spicy and helpful for the bowlers but even …

Rahul Dravid drops ominous 'big series' warning for Australia after Virat Kohli's Perth special
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1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Dravid drops ominous 'big series' warning for Australia after Virat Kohli's Perth special

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Dravid has said that Virat Kohli could be in for a big series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the latter ended his poor run of form in Tests with a century in Perth. Kohli scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls which, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161 off 297 and KL Rahul's 77 off 176 helped India set Australia …

India TV Sports Wrap on November 27: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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India TV Sports Wrap on November 27: Today's top 10 trending news stories

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NADA has suspended Bajrang Punia for four years, during which time he has been barred from playing professionally and applying for a coaching job abroad. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Bajrang Punia suspended by NADA for four years Indian ace wrestler and now a politician, Bajrang Punia, has been slapped with a four-year suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency for …

I just wanted to contribute to team's cause: Kohli after scoring 30th Test century
1 month, 2 weeks ago

I just wanted to contribute to team's cause: Kohli after scoring 30th Test century

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli swapped fluency with spunk to score his 30th Test hundred which took him past the incomparable Sir Donald Bradman’s tally in Perth on Sunday, and it was also one of the most significant knocks in a stellar career that is in its final chapter. Kohli’s unbeaten 100 against Australia at the Optus Stadium was his first hundred after …

Ind vs Aus, 1st Test, Day 3: India declares inning at 487; Virat Kohli slams 30th century at Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ind vs Aus, 1st Test, Day 3: India declares inning at 487; Virat Kohli slams 30th century at Perth

Live Mint  

India vs Australia: India declared the inning against Australia at 487 runs for six wickets with a lead of 533 runs, setting Australia a record victory target of 534 runs. At Perth today, Virat Kohli slammed his 30th century on the third day of the India vs. Australia first test match. The scoreboard on the third day of the first …

Ind vs Aus, 1st Test, Day 3: India declares inning at 487; Virat Kohli slams 30th century at Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ind vs Aus, 1st Test, Day 3: India declares inning at 487; Virat Kohli slams 30th century at Perth

Live Mint  

India vs Australia: India declared the inning against Australia at 487 runs for six wickets with a lead of 533 runs, setting Australia a record victory target of 534 runs. At Perth today, Virat Kohli slammed his 30th century on the third day of the India vs. Australia first test match. The scoreboard on the third day of the first …

1st Test: Virat Kohli 100, Jaiswal 161 deflate Australia as India smell victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

1st Test: Virat Kohli 100, Jaiswal 161 deflate Australia as India smell victory

India Today  

Virat Kohli marked a return to form with a morale-boosting century, following Yashasvi Jaiswal's masterful hundred, as India declared their second innings at 487 for six, setting Australia a daunting target of 534 runs to chase on Day 3 of the opening Test on Sunday. Once Kohli reached an unprecedented seventh Test century in Australia, Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah declared …

5 Indian players to score a Test century in Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

5 Indian players to score a Test century in Perth

India TV News  

Image Source : BCCI X 1/5 5. Yashasvi Jaiswal notched up his fourth Test hundred and first in Australia as he led India's scintillating comeback in the second innings in the Perth Test. Jaiswal's magnificent 161 was only the fifth century by an Indian batter in Tests in Perth and second at the Optus Stadium Image Source : Getty 2/5 …

OTD: Sachin Tendulkar records 30,000 runs in international cricket
1 month, 3 weeks ago

OTD: Sachin Tendulkar records 30,000 runs in international cricket

Hindustan Times  

On this day in 2009, Sachin Tendulkar added yet another milestone to his illustrious career. During the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad, Tendulkar became the first cricketer in history to surpass 30,000 international runs. The feat was achieved when Tendulkar reached 35 in India's second innings, clipping a delivery from Chanaka Welegedara to deep square leg …

From 1999-2021: Recapping India's history in Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

From 1999-2021: Recapping India's history in Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

It’s time for yet another edition of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On that note, let’s look at India’s Test history in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia Tendulkar, Laxman’s fight in vain Back in 1999-00, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman scored hundreds, but could not save India from a 0-3 defeat Down Under. Rahul Dravid gives India famous win India drew …

OTD: Virat Kohli tops Sachin Tendulkar as India advances to 2023 World Cup final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

OTD: Virat Kohli tops Sachin Tendulkar as India advances to 2023 World Cup final

Hindustan Times  

On this day at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 One Day International centuries by notching up his 50th ton in India’s semifinal victory over New Zealand. His landmark innings and Mohammed Shami’s stellar seven-wicket haul led India to a comprehensive 70-run victory, securing their spot in the 2023 World Cup final. Virat Kohli celebrates …

OTD 1989: 15-year-old Sachin Tendulkar makes his international debut vs Pakistan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

OTD 1989: 15-year-old Sachin Tendulkar makes his international debut vs Pakistan

India Today  

On 15th November 1989, the sport of cricket got gifted with one of his biggest disciples as a 16-year-old prodigy named Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut against Pakistan in Karachi. Hence, a young Tendulkar who once dreamt of playing cricket for his country at the highest level while practicing in the local maidaans of Mumbai under the tutelage of …

IND vs SA: Tilak Varma’s bold request pays off with 56-ball 107 at No. 3; SKY says ’He asked for it, he delivered’
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs SA: Tilak Varma’s bold request pays off with 56-ball 107 at No. 3; SKY says ’He asked for it, he delivered’

Live Mint  

India vs South Africa T20I: Tilak Varma’s determination to seize his moment in the spotlight bore fruit during the third T20I against South Africa in Centurion. 3 for now.” Tilak Varma's Pressure Transformed into Performance Tilak, who made his comeback to the T20I side for the South Africa series, admitted the pressure was on him and teammate Abhishek Sharma before …

Hardik Pandya takes DRS, then walks off even before third umpire watches replays in IND vs SA 3rd T20I
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya takes DRS, then walks off even before third umpire watches replays in IND vs SA 3rd T20I

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of all the run-scoring and power-hitting in India’s innings at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, India’s middle order had a quiet outing as Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh struggled. Hardik Pandya was caught LBW by Keshav Maharaj during the third T20I in Centurion. India set record vs South Africa Hardik’s recent down-turn of form continues, …

Tilak Varma breaks world record of Pakistan cricketer with century at Centurion against South Africa
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tilak Varma breaks world record of Pakistan cricketer with century at Centurion against South Africa

India TV News  

India defeated South Africa in the third T20I played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion to take an unassailable lead of 2-1 in the series. Tilak has now become the youngest batter to score a century against full-member nations in T20Is at the age of 22 years and 5 days. Shubman Gill and Suresh Raina are the other two Indian …

Maiden century by Varma gives India unbeatable series lead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maiden century by Varma gives India unbeatable series lead

Hindustan Times  

Tilak Varma hit a maiden international century as India beat South Africa by 11 runs in the third Twenty20 international at SuperSport Park on Wednesday. Maiden century by Varma gives India unbeatable series lead The 22-year-old left-hander made an unbeaten 107 off 56 balls in an Indian total of 219-6. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy …

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Tilak, Arshdeep show overshadows Klaasen, Jansen efforts as India wins thriller against South Africa
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Tilak, Arshdeep show overshadows Klaasen, Jansen efforts as India wins thriller against South Africa

The Hindu  

India rode on Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 107 from 56 balls to claim an 11-run victory over host South Africa at Centurion Park on Wednesday, a game that was stopped for nearly half an hour by flying ants. India was sent into bat and amassed an impressive 219 for six in its 20 overs, boosted by Tilak’s maiden T20I century and …

Tilak Varma ton leads India to 11-run T20 win over South Africa
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tilak Varma ton leads India to 11-run T20 win over South Africa

Hindustan Times  

Tilak Varma scored a maiden Twenty20 International century with a brilliant 107 from 56 balls to help India to an 11-run victory over hosts South Africa at Centurion Park on Wednesday, a game that was stopped for nearly half an hour by flying ants. India's Tilak Varma celebrates after scoring a century India were sent in to bat and amassed …

The best of India in Australia, Part 7: Sachin Tendulkar's Perth century that left him ‘ready to take on the world’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The best of India in Australia, Part 7: Sachin Tendulkar's Perth century that left him ‘ready to take on the world’

Hindustan Times  

Perth holds hallowed ground in the minds of touring cricketers from across the world. It is all these reasons that came together to make Sachin Tendulkar’s century in Perth, at the age of 18 in 1992, one of the most memorable for him in his career. Having already scored a sublime century in Sydney to become the youngest ever centurion …

Watch: KL Rahul’s unusual dismissal against Australia A at MCG as India batter’s flop show continues
2 months ago

Watch: KL Rahul’s unusual dismissal against Australia A at MCG as India batter’s flop show continues

Live Mint  

KL Rahul got bowled out in a bizarre fashion after facing 44 balls in the second innings at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday as the India batter’s struggle continued in Australia ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rahul, who is expected to open the innings in the first Test in place of Rohit Sharma, was sent early in Australia to …

Sachin Tendulkar's Epic 175: A Tale of Heroism and Resilience
2 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar's Epic 175: A Tale of Heroism and Resilience

India Today  

Sachin Tendulkar's 175 against Australia in 2009 remains a legendary innings, despite India's heartbreaking loss. His impeccable timing and shot selection showcased his unmatched ability to chase big scores under pressure. His heroic performance, which helped India secure a memorable victory despite being dismissed for 175, is considered one of the greatest innings in a losing cause. His determination and …

Virat Kohli's 49th ODI Century: A Moment of Unmatched Dominance
2 months ago

Virat Kohli's 49th ODI Century: A Moment of Unmatched Dominance

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's ODI century record with his 49th ton in a World Cup match against South Africa. Kohli's remarkable feat, achieved on his 35th birthday, led India to a resounding 243-run victory, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament and securing their place at the top of the World Cup standings. Kohli celebrates after scoring his 49th …

Legends Recall Sachin Tendulkar's Ranji Semis, Call for Scheduling Overhaul
2 months ago

Legends Recall Sachin Tendulkar's Ranji Semis, Call for Scheduling Overhaul

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's absence from the Indian domestic cricket team has sparked discussions and questions about scheduling and workload management. Former selector Devang Gandhi reminded of Sachin Tendulkar's remarkable performance in Ranji Trophy matches, highlighting the importance of rest and recovery for top cricketers. BCCI officials are considering a scheduling overhaul to address the issue, with suggestions including …

India's batting collapse leaves them 25 runs short of completing famous 3-0 sweep
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2 months ago

India's batting collapse leaves them 25 runs short of completing famous 3-0 sweep

The Hindu  

New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India, defeating the hosts in Mumbai. Rishabh Pant shone with a magnificent 64, while Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips took crucial wickets with their bowling. New Zealand won the opening match in Bengaluru by eight wickets and wrapped up the series in Pune with a 113-run win.

New Zealand's Pursuit of 100+ Runs at Wankhede Stadium
2 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand's Pursuit of 100+ Runs at Wankhede Stadium

Firstpost  

New Zealand are on the verge of securing a historic victory at the Wankhede Stadium in the third Test against India. They need to chase down a target of 147 runs to win the match, and they have the opportunity to become only the second team to achieve this feat. South Africa achieved this target in the first Test between …

Five Iconic Test Knocks by Indian Batters in Australia
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Rohit Sharma's Double Century Fuels India's Domination in South Africa
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's Double Century Fuels India's Domination in South Africa

Hindustan Times  

India completed a historic 3-0 series whitewash against South Africa in the third Test match held in Ranchi. Rohit Sharma's record-breaking double century was a standout moment, while Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma's partnership set the tone for the rest of the match. South Africa struggled to match India's intensity, and the match ended on the fourth day as debutant …

Test cricket: Rishabh Pant has a history of getting out in 90s, joins Dhoni, Ganguly against New Zealand in Bengaluru
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Test cricket: Rishabh Pant has a history of getting out in 90s, joins Dhoni, Ganguly against New Zealand in Bengaluru

Live Mint  

Rishabh Pant, the explosive Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, has showcased remarkable performances in Test cricket, with several standout innings. However, one notable aspect of his career has been his unfortunate dismissals in the 90s on multiple occasions in Test cricket, just short of converting good innings into centuries. Pant's highest score in Test cricket is an unbeaten 159* against Australia at the …

OTD: The day Sachin Tendulkar scored his first ODI century, marking a new era in cricket
4 months ago

OTD: The day Sachin Tendulkar scored his first ODI century, marking a new era in cricket

Hindustan Times  

On September 9, 1994, the cricketing world witnessed a significant milestone when Sachin Tendulkar scored his maiden century in One Day Internationals. A long-awaited milestone Sachin Tendulkar's journey to his first ODI century was not an easy one. Tendulkar’s maiden ODI century in Colombo also set the tone for India’s success in the tournament, as they went on to win …

Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record under threat in India vs Bangladesh Test series
4 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record under threat in India vs Bangladesh Test series

India TV News  

Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record is under massive threat in the upcoming two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh. The series will The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah among others will be in action during the Test series against Bangladesh while the visitors will Rahim is the closest to Tendulkar at the moment in this aspect having …

Shikhar Dhawan retires: From Mohali hurricane to India's ICC hero, Gabbar's greatest knocks
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shikhar Dhawan retires: From Mohali hurricane to India's ICC hero, Gabbar's greatest knocks

Hindustan Times  

Shikhar Dhawan's India debut in 2010 wasn't exactly a fairytale. 187 vs Australia, Mohali 2013 As many as 17 Indian batters have scored a century on Test debut, but Dhawan's achievement warrants a place of its own. With Australia putting a strong 408 in the first innings, India's reply was spearheaded by Dhawan in a breathtaking knock of the ages. …

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