Virender Sehwag (X Photo) During the Natwest Series in 2002, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag faced a notable incident with his then-coach John Wright. Known for his aggressive playing style, Sehwag was once punched by Wright for playing lofted shots. This occurred at a time when Sehwag was struggling with his form, having a series…
Joe Root and Sunil Gavaskar. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Joe Root broke Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar‘s record of 34 Test hundreds on the third day of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan on Wednesday.Root achieved the milestone in the second session of the day with a single off Abrar…
Former England captain Nasser Hussain famously orchestrated Sachin Tendulkar’s only Test stumping, in his 200-Test long career, during England’s 2001 tour of India, in the third Test at Bengaluru.Tendulkar, renowned for his mastery of spin and immense batting composure, got out stumped for the first time in his 143 Test innings. Hussain, then England’s captain,…
Yuvraj Singh and Sourav Ganguly (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh, who made his debut in Nairobi, Kenya, during the ICC Knockout, played under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly. India reached the final but could not clinch the trophy, as New Zealand defeated them by 4 wickets in a last-over encounter.India had defeated Australia by…
Sachin Tendulkar on his arrival at the airport for the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes on Spetember 28, 1995. (Photo by C.Y.YU/South China Morning Post via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar played in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Tournament in the 1990s. The tournament, known for its fast-paced, entertaining format, featured many…
The proverb ‘so near, yet so far’ perfectly encapsulates Sachin Tendulkar‘s struggles in the nervous nineties. Despite coming agonizingly close to a century numerous times across formats, he fell just short. These near-misses highlight both his consistency and the fine margins that sometimes kept greatness just out of reach.Tendulkar, regarded as the greatest batsman in…
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly. (Photo by Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly formed one of the most successful and iconic opening partnerships in ODI cricket history. Their chemistry at the top of the order was remarkable, and they set numerous records together during their playing days for India.Tendulkar…
Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his epic knock of 200 not out against South Africa in Gwalior on February 24, 2010. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As international cricket returns to Gwalior, this is a good time to see what had happened when the last time the city hosted an international cricket match.History was made on February 24,…
HE’S BACK: India’s T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav is watched by coach Gautam Gambhir. (TOI Photo) GWALIOR: The last time this city, known for its palaces and royal Scindia lineage, hosted an international cricket match, history was made.On February 24, 2010, at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar became the first cricketer to…
Steve Bucknor and Sachin Tendulkar. (Pic Credit – X) Steve Bucknor, the iconic West Indian umpire nicknamed ‘Slow Death‘ for his measured and deliberate decision-making, faced significant backlash for two high-profile blunders involving Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.The decisions, made during crucial matches at the Gabba in 2003 and Eden Gardens in 2005, stirred outrage…
