England declared their first innings at 823/7 in the ongoing first Test match against Pakistan in Multan, marking the fourth-highest total in Test cricket history. Harry Brook led the charge for England, scoring a remarkable 317 runs, supported by Joe Root, who played a stellar knock of 262. Their brilliant performances helped England set new milestones in the match, creating a flurry of records. Pakistan had earlier posted a first-innings total of 556, but their bowling faltered as Root and Brook put England in a commanding position. By the fourth day of the Test, England had gained a 267-run lead…
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Amid the ongoing India and Bangladesh T20I series, the prestigious domestic tournament, the Ranji Trophy, is set to commence. The 42-time Ranji champions, Mumbai, will begin their title defense campaign against Baroda. The first round of the Ranji Trophy is scheduled to start tomorrow, October 11, with 38 teams aiming for a strong start in this two-stage tournament. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, Mumbai enters as strong contenders after defeating Rest of India in the 2024 Irani Cup. Mumbai has been placed in Group A alongside Maharashtra and Baroda, while last season’s runners-up, Vidarbha, are in Group B. For the 2024-25…
Indian team captain Rohit Sharma may miss one of the first two Test matches of the upcoming five-match series against Australia next month. It is being reported that due to personal reasons, Rohit might not be available for one of the matches in this series, and he has already informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about it. The Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will kick off on November 22 with the first match in Perth. According to reports, there is a possibility that Rohit might sit out either the first or the second Test match,…
The entire nation is mourning the loss of India’s greatest philanthropist and esteemed industrialist, Ratan Naval Tata. He passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, around 11 PM at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Since the announcement of his demise, leaders from various sectors have expressed their condolences, with the sports world also grieving his loss. During his tenure, Ratan Tata took Tata Group to new heights and established it as a powerful global business entity. His contribution to society, particularly to sports, is remarkable. Supporting BCCI in Tough Times One of Ratan Tata’s contributions that BCCI will never forget…
India’s all-rounder Riyan Parag often stays in the news. This time, he is in controversy due to his unusual bowling action. During the second T20 match against Bangladesh, Riyan Parag bowled in a way that reminded people of Kedar Jadhav. Yes, the same bowling where the bowler bends very low and twists their body. As soon as Riyan bowled with this action, the umpires had a long discussion and declared it a no-ball. What exactly happened? During Bangladesh’s chase, Riyan was bowling his first over when he decided to use the full width of the crease. Using his slinging action,…
In the second T20 match between India and Bangladesh on Wednesday, Hardik Pandya pulled off an unbelievable feat that left everyone in shock. His stunning diving catch had everyone in awe. This match, played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, saw the Indian team take a 2-0 lead in the series with a convincing win. Hardik’s Catch Will Steal Your Heart India set a massive target of 222 runs for Bangladesh. While chasing, Bangladesh was struggling, and in the 14th over of their innings, Hardik Pandya took a breathtaking catch. On the third ball of Varun Chakravarthy’s over, Rishad…
Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, Team India won the T20 World Cup title in June this year. Following this historic victory, Rohit announced his retirement from T20I cricket. Now, with the World Test Championship (WTC) final set to be played next year, Team India is once again a strong contender for the final. Amidst this, social media claims that Rohit Sharma may retire from ODIs and Tests after the WTC final. In the meantime, his childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, made a significant statement. Dinesh Lad’s Comments on Rohit Sharma’s Retirement Dinesh Lad has dismissed the rumors surrounding Rohit Sharma’s retirement. In…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is gearing up for the 2025 Champions Trophy. This ICC tournament is set to take place early next year, but Team India’s participation remains uncertain. The Indian team has not toured Pakistan since 2008, making it highly unlikely that they will travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Meanwhile, a major update has emerged regarding the final match of the tournament. The final might be held outside Pakistan. Champions Trophy 2025 Final Venue May Change Relations between India and Pakistan have been strained for quite some time, which is why the Indian team…
Team India is currently set to play a home Test series against New Zealand. However, after that, they will head to Australia for a five-match Test series. This will be the first time in 32 years that the two teams will play a five-Test series, the last being in 1991-92. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy contest between India and Australia has always been intense and thrilling. This time, India faces the challenge of defending the title, which is why the team plans to arrive in Australia about 12 days early. The purpose of arriving early is to assess their preparations and adapt…
In the world of cricket, we have seen many players return to international cricket after retiring. Many Pakistani players have done this before, but this time, there is a strange situation. A player who retired 5 years ago had to come back to the field because his team was in trouble. This player is none other than South Africa’s former star, JP Duminy. JP Duminy was seen suddenly playing in an international match. What happened? A three-match ODI series is being played between South Africa and Ireland. South Africa won the first two matches, but in the third match, something…