BATTING RECORDS
Dinesh Karthik appointed batting coach, mentor for Royal Challengers Bangalore
Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has transitioned into coaching as he takes on the role of batting coach and mentor for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Known for his IPL career, Karthik aims to bring his experience and passion for cricket to RCB, emphasizing the importance of tactical awareness and staying composed under pressure. RCB hopes his guidance will help bolster their team performance as they strive to clinch their first-ever IPL title despite their consistent presence in the league over the years.
T20 World Cup Final: India defend record total to win second T20 World Cup, 17 years after the first
The Aiden Markram-led South African team got off to a shaky start, losing their first three wickets in quick succession, before the explosive Heinrich Klassen came out to bat. Quinton de Kock (39) and Tristan Stubbs (31) set the Proteeas on their way before Klaasen turned the game in their direction, attacking Axar Patel, getting 24 runs off the spinner in the 15th over before being dismissed by Hardik Pandya in the 17th, ending up with 52 runs off 27 balls.
Virat Kohli equals Babar Azam's record for most fifties in T20 Internationals
In the final at Kensington Oval, my partnership with Rohit Sharma and resilient performance against South Africa's bowling attack were pivotal in India's competitive total. Despite early setbacks, our strategic approach and key partnerships ensured a solid foundation for the team's success.
T20 World Cup Final: India set record 177-run target for South Africa on the back of Virat's 76
Rohit Sharma's men lost wickets in quick succession, with Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant both departing cheaply. A rapid-fire innings from Axar Patel, with the bowler registering 47 runs off 31 balls after being bumped up the order to bat at three down.
Indian rupee hits new lifetime low against US dollar. Are record block deals the culprit?
The Indian rupee fell to a lifetime low of 83.62 against the US dollar on Thursday. Record block deals worth Rs 23,000 crore on Wednesday, which included Vodafone Plc's stake sale in Indus Towers, is said to be among the triggers behind the INR slide. The local currency had closed at 83.4550 in the previous session.
Record block deals! Dalal Street scores Rs 23,000 crore screamer, from a Voda assist
Indian stock markets hit a milestone with record block deals worth ₹23,000 crore, driven by Vodafone Group's stake sale in Indus Towers.
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Smriti Mandhana score century to power India to 325/3 against South Africa, equals Mithali Raj's record
Smriti Mandhana (Google Trends): Opener Smriti Mandhana and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led India to a formidable 325/5 against South Africa in the 2nd women's ODI, with Mandhana scoring 136 and Harmanpreet 103*. Earlier, the proteas' skipper Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and elected to bowl first. India is leading the three-match series 1-0.
Babar Azam eclipses India's iconic captain MS Dhoni to achieve elusive record in T20 WC
Babar Azam surpassed MS Dhoni as the leading run-scorer as a captain in T20 World Cup history during Pakistan's match against Ireland in Florida. His unbeaten 32* off 34 balls anchored Pakistan to a 3-wicket victory in a challenging chase of 107.
Ind vs Pak T20 World Cup 2024 pitch report, venue, squads, match timing & live telecast
Ind vs Pak Pitch Report: India is gearing up to take on Pakistan in an ICC T20 World Cup clash at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan, having suffered an unexpected loss to the USA, is eager to rebound against India. With little time to adapt to the demanding conditions, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and his squad confront a formidable challenge. A loss to India could potentially complicate their path to qualification in the tournament.
Five-wicket Akeal Hosein shines as West Indies thrash Uganda by 134-run margin
Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein's career-best figures of five for 11 decimated an inept Ugandan batting line-up as the West Indies romped to a 134-run victory in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup at the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday. West Indies' second win in as many matches pulls them level at the top of the table on points with Afghanistan although the Afghans remain in first position by virtue of a better net run-rate.
India vs Pakistan: Will Virat Kohli prove Pakistan's nemesis again?
The stage is set for another chapter in the iconic rivalry between India and Pakistan in world cricket, with Pakistan's bowling unit preparing to face the formidable Virat Kohli, who has been a nemesis for them. Kohli's consistency and success in the T20 World Cup matches have made him a key player in India's victories against Pakistan.
Records rewritten as baseball incorporates Negro Leagues stats
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement the decision gave long-overdue recognition to the achievement of African-American players in the league who deserve to be ranked alongside baseball's most iconic names. "All of us who love baseball have long known that the Negro Leagues produced many of our game's best players, innovations and triumphs against a backdrop of injustice," Manfred said on the league's website.
Kolkata Knight Riders dominate IPL 2024, record fewest defeats for team in IPL season
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set the record for the fewest defeats in an IPL season with only three losses. They emerged as the champions of IPL 2024 season, clinching their third title. KKR dominated the final against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), winning by 8 wickets. Mitchell Starc and Andre Russell led a strong bowling performance to restrict SRH to 113 before KKR chased down the target in just 10.3 overs.
SRH vs KKR IPL Qualifier 1 match today: Ahmedabad weather, pitch report, predicted XI and special game rules
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders clash in Qualifier 1 at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2024, promising explosive T20 cricket. Key players like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Pat Cummins are crucial for SRH. No rain is expected in Ahmedabad. The pitch report and probable XIIs featuring all key players are awaited.
RCB break batting records in IPL clash against CSK, become first team with 150-plus sixes in a T20 competition
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) equaled Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders with six 200-plus totals in IPL 2024. They surpassed Sunrisers Hyderabad with 150 sixes. Notable performances by Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, and Glenn Maxwell led to RCB's 218/5 total against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Pakistan captain Babar Azam surpasses stalwart batter Virat Kohli for elusive T20I record
Pakistan's skipper Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli's T20I record in a match against Ireland, leading his team to victory. Babar's partnerships and records set new milestones in T20I cricket. Pakistan prepares for the World Cup with a series in England starting on May 22 at Headingley Carnegie.
Skipper Shubman Gill, Sai Susharsan tons guide Gujarat Titans to 35-run win over Chennai Super Kings
Sudharsan struck 103 off 51 balls with five fours and seven sixes while Gill scored season's first ton -- a sublime 104 off 55 balls with half a dozen sixes to help GT post a daunting 231 for 3 after being sent into bat.
Virat Kohli leads not just the Orange Cap standings but also reaches another milestone in IPL
Virat Kohli, former captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has become the second player to amass over 600 runs in four separate IPL seasons. In a match against Punjab Kings, Kohli scored 92 runs off 47 balls, with a strike rate of 195.74. This impressive performance solidified his position in the Orange Cap standings, with an average of 70.44 and a strike rate of 153.51. Kohli's batting brilliance this season includes a century and five fifties. He has also scored 1,000 runs against Punjab Kings.
After Sanjiv Goenka row, KL Rahul to step down from LSG captaincy for last 2 games?
KL Rahul's future as Lucknow Super Giants skipper is uncertain after a disappointing performance in the IPL, with speculation that he might step down and focus on batting for the remaining two games. While there's no official decision yet, management may not mind if Rahul chooses to relinquish the captaincy. Videos of owner Sanjiv Goenka's conversation with Rahul circulated after their loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, highlighting frustration over poor performances. Rahul's batting in the Powerplay has been a concern, despite his overall runs
Jake Fraser McGurk registers this unique record in IPL with exceptional batting blitz
Delhi Capitals' Jake Fraser McGurk has set a new record by becoming the first player to score three half-centuries in 20 balls or fewer in the Indian Premier League (IPL). McGurk scored 50 runs in just 20 balls against Rajasthan Royals, striking seven boundaries and three maximums. He has also scored two half-centuries in 15 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians, clinching the record for the fastest half-century in the franchise's history.
Ravi Shastri picks out two players key to India's T20 World Cup hopes
T20 World Cup: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has identified Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube as crucial debutants for India in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Jaiswal's explosive form and Dube's big-hitting abilities are seen as key to India's success in the tournament. Shastri has high praise for both players, highlighting Jaiswal's fearless approach and Dube's match-winning capabilities, especially against spin bowling.
Corporate affairs ministry bats for effective cost audits to curb corporate frauds
Corporate Affairs Ministry highlights the importance of cost audits in preventing manipulation by companies, such as misleading banks and evading taxes like GST. Compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 is crucial for monitoring cost records.
'Hitman' Rohit Sharma turns 37: A look at India skipper's records on his birthday
Rohit Sharma Birthday: In 2007, Rohit Sharma made his debut in international cricket. His first prominent performance that year, at the ICC T20 World Cup 2007, was impressive. In his three matches, he amassed 88 runs and went unbeaten. He made a strong contribution to his team's victory with a 16-ball 30* against bitter rivals Pakistan in the championship match after opening with a fifty against Ireland.
IPL 2024 update: MS Dhoni rewrites IPL records in CSK's triumph over SRH
Chennai Super Kings secured a resounding 78-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk in Chennai on Sunday. This win marked Dhoni's milestone 150th IPL victory, making him the first player to achieve this remarkable feat. With this triumph, CSK advanced to the third position in the points table with 10 points, consolidating their position as a strong contender in the tournament.
KKR vs PBKS IPL Match: All records broken in Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders match
The high-octane clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday witnessed a historic chase that will be etched in the annals of men's T20 cricket. KKR posted a formidable total of 261/6, powered by a scintillating 138-run opening stand between Phil Salt (75 off 37 balls) and Sunil Narine (71 off 32 balls). Punjab Kings made T20 history by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders with a record chase.
Punjab Kings beat KKR by 8 wickets after world record chase
PBKS bettered South Africa's 259/4 against West Indies in March last year. In the IPL, Rajasthan Royals held the previous record for chasing down 224 against KKR at Eden Gardens recently, equalling the record they had set against then Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2020 in Sharjah.
IPL 2024: MS Dhoni becomes first Indian to achieve unique batting record
During the match, Dhoni was at his best. Coming at the end, CSK's five-time IPL champion former captain smashed 37 in just 16 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes. His strike rate was 231.25. The result did not matter to CSK fans, as they were happy to see their 'Thala' bat and punish pacer Anrich Nortje by smashing him for 20 runs in the last over.
Dhruv Jurel could be next MS Dhoni, claims Gavaskar. What MSD told once to India's young wicketkeeper
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar praised wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel for his resilient innings of 90 runs in the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Jurel added 60 runs to his overnight score, coming close to his maiden Test century before being dismissed by Tom Hartley. Gavaskar likened Jurel's "presence of mind" to MS Dhoni, suggesting he could be the next Dhoni. Jurel's innings comprised six fours and four sixes off 149 balls. He recalled his admiration for Dhoni and the valuable lessons learned from him during IPL 2021.
Injured Ravindra Jadeja seeks recovery at NCA as BCCI grapples with test lineup setbacks
In a setback for India, cricket all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is ruled out of the second Test against England due to a hamstring injury. KL Rahul's absence further challenges India's batting lineup. Jadeja begins rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy, with doubts about his return for the third Test. The BCCI includes Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar, and Washington Sundar as replacements. The team faces dilemmas in finding a suitable replacement for Jadeja and strategic considerations for the playing XI in the crucial second Test at Visakhapatnam.
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