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Sunil Gavaskar turns 75: The man who gave 'Sunny Days' to Indian cricket
Sunil Gavaskar, a former cricketer-turned-commentator, is celebrating the completion of 75 eventful summers in his life. Despite the shrunken image of him in today's young cricket fans, Gavaskar remains a colossus in the minds of his contemporaries, who fondly recall the greatness of the right-hand great.
Pat Cummins reaches another final: Can he match MS Dhoni's legendary feat in IPL 2024 final?
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins is set to captain the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their maiden IPL final. Cummins, who recently led Australia to victory in the 2023 ODI World Cup, will aim to equal MS Dhoni's record of winning both the ODI World Cup and this tournament in a single cricket season. Dhoni has won five IPL titles with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2010-11, 2018, 2021, and 2023 seasons, while Cummins has one IPL title to his name, winning in 2014 with the Knight Riders.
IPL 2024: How should rookie pacer Mayank Yadav's progress be tracked? Legendary West Indies bowler shares his views
The 21-year-old lanky bowler became the toast of the nation after his fiery spell in the debut game, when he fired a delivery at 155.8 km/h (96 mph) and earned the man-of-the-match award. According to Bishop, who is also a commentator in the IPL 2024, Mayank is a special talent, and BCCI should have a plan to ensure Speedester's entry into Team India.
RCB should try to chase targets to revive fortunes: Sunil Gavaskar
Gavaskar was hinting at the out of form bowling unit of RCB that failed to defend totals on both the occasions they have been asked to. While chasing, the Bengaluru outfit has managed to eke out one win against Punjab Kings and went down against Lucknow Super Giants in the other.
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.
IPL 2024 Teams, how to watch in US: Check top contenders for this year's Indian Premier League
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is a star-studded cricket franchise league organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) every year which features international cricket players of different nations playing for cricket teams named after popular Indian cities.
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Dattaji Rao Gaekwad: The Man who matched Hazare stroke for stroke
Dattajirao Gaekwad, the oldest living Indian Test cricketer, has passed away at the age of 95. Although his career statistics were modest, Gaekwad's skill and talent were evident, particularly in his cover drives. He was also the captain during India's disappointing tour of England in 1959. Despite facing criticism and being overshadowed by his contemporaries, Gaekwad's contribution to Indian cricket should not be overlooked.
To honour Dhoni's contribution to Indian cricket, No. 7 jersey retired: Rajeev Shukla
The BCCI has decided to retire M S Dhoni's No.7 jersey in Indian cricket to honour his contributions. Dhoni retired in 2020, and no other player has worn the shirt since then. Sachin Tendulkar's No.10 has not been worn by any player since his 2013 retirement. The decision was made by BCCI on December 14.
Head held high! There's a lot to be proud of India's journey in World Cup 2023
India’s defeat comes as a surprise for many, as the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team had a stellar run through the tournament, not bowing down to anyone in the group stages with fiery bowling and batting display. However, when it mattered the most, the Indian cricket team lost to mighty Australians by six wickets.
Mohammed Shami surpasses iconic pacer Zaheer Khan to become India's most successful bowler in World Cup
hami took five wickets for 18 runs in five overs, with one maiden. Shami overtook Indian pace legends Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath (44 wickets) to become India's highest wicket-taker in World Cup history. In the Cricket World Cup, Shami has a claimed total of 45 wickets in just 14 appearances, with the best figures of 5/18.
Legendary Greg Chappell facing financial struggle; friends launch fundraising campaign
Cricket legend Greg Chappell, former Australia captain and Indian team coach, has opened up about financial challenges in his retirement. Friends established an online fundraising platform to enhance his later years, dispelling the assumption that cricketers live in luxury. Chappell reluctantly agreed to a GoFundMe page and testimonial lunch to support him.
Mumbai Indians' new find Akash Madhwal, displays scintillating show in IPL eliminator, re-writes records
The talented medium pacer dismantled the opponent's batting with his excellent batting, picking five wickets and conceding only five runs. His victims were opener Prerak Mankad (2 runs), Ayush Badoni (1 run), Nicholas Pooran (0), Ravi Bishnoi (3 runs) and Mohsin Khan (0).
IND v BAN, 3rd ODI: Indian cricketing fraternity lauds Ishan Kishan for fantabulous 210
With his 131-ball 210, laced with 24 fours and ten sixes, Kishan lit up a dead rubber by shattering the previous record of fastest 200 in men's ODIs, which was held by Chris Gayle, who made his double century in 138 balls against Zimbabwe in the 2015 ODI World Cup. Kishan, 24, also became the fourth Indian to hit a double hundred in ODIs after Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma as well as the seventh men's batter overall to achieve the feat, alongside Gayle, Martin Guptill and Fakhar Zaman.
T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli's masterclass draws effusive praise from Indian cricket fraternity
An explosive half-century by star batter Virat Kohli and a century stand with Hardik Pandya helped India defeat Pakistan by four wickets in their Group 2, Super 12 match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.
'Indian jersey will miss you.' Cricketer Mithali Raj pens heartfelt note as fast bowler Jhulan Goswami retires
Goswami also turned out in five ICC Women's T20 World Cups.
Jhulan Goswami bids farewell to international cricket: Vedanta boss proud of Indian player, Amul shares adorable creative
Anil Agarwal said that cricket will not be the same without Goswami.
Jhulan Goswami hangs up her boots: Anushka Sharma pens special note; Virat Kohli calls her a 'great servant' of Indian cricket
The former India skipper has had a successful 20-yr-long international career.
England woman cricketer posts a photo of Arjun Tendulkar; picture goes viral
England woman cricketer Danielle Wyatt on Tuesday posted a picture of Arjun Tendulkar on her Twitter account, which has gone viral.
India women eye fresh start against Sri Lanka in 1st T20I
With the T20s all set to feature in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and also at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup eight months away, India will look to begin their campaign on a high. This will be the first international assignment for the Indian women since the disappointment at the 2022 Women's World Cup.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first Indian pacer to scalp 150 wickets in IPL history
Veteran Indian quick Bhuvneshwar scalped the 150th wicket while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL 2022 match against Punjab Kings here at Dr DY Patil Stadium.
IPL's forgotten heroes: They came, they conquered and went into oblivion
Cricketers from across the world throw in their hat to be part of the cash-rich league, knowing well that good performance at the marquee event can change their fortunes. But there are many, who, despite showing their talents and shining on the field, went into oblivion. Most of us do not even have a trace of them. No one knows what those stars are doing, and in what condition they are now.
Record deal for Morris; Gowtham goes for Rs 9.25 cr as 'SRK' makes presence felt in big IPL pay day for pacers, all-rounders
Morris' big pay day came after another all-rounder and perennial under-performer, Australian Glenn Maxwell, once again managed to attract a winning Rs 14.25 crore bid from Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Indian fast bowling looks settled for overseas tours: Glenn McGrath
McGrath also heaped praise on U-19 star Kamlesh Nagarkoti, who attracted a lot of attention with his left-arm pace in the World Cup in New Zealand.
Leadership is an amazing disease. It either cures you or kills you: Sourav Ganguly
The battle to win — on the pitch and in the boardroom — begins & ends in one’s head. And the leader is the driver of this winning spirit, says Ganguly.
A legend: When Mushtaq Ali told Zulifqar Ali Bhutto 'India is my home'
Mushtaq Ali's son Gulrez recalls with pride how his famous father rejected former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's offer of Pakistani citizenship just after partition in 1948.
No.10 jersey in Indian cricket could be thing of past
Tendulkar, who holds several batting records, wore the No 10 blue India jersey during a record-setting ODI career - as well as in a solitary Twenty20 international - that ended in March 2012.
Sachin Tendulkar lone Indian in Brendon McCullum's list of all-time XI
The 34-year-old, who retired from all international cricket last February, named three West Indians -- Richards, Brian Lara and Gayle, two Kiwis -- Tim Southee and Trent Boult.
Virat Kohli has no batting peers in this Indian team: Barry Richards
When asked how did he rate Ajinkya Rahane and Shikhar Dhawan compared to Kohli, Richards answer resembled the same non-challance.
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