Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal shone brightly in the second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park in Kanpur on Tuesday. He bagged the ‘player of the match’ award after delivering sensational performances. Jaiswal smashed a 51-ball 72 in the first innings and followed it up with a…
(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar minced no words in slamming English media for their persistent criticism of Indian pitches prior to a Test series. The former cricketer expressed his displeasure without holding back his words.While commentating on the first day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh…
NEW DELHI: India’s young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has achieved a remarkable feat in the world of cricket, becoming the fourth-highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket after the first 10 matches.With 1,094 runs to his name, Jaiswal now stands alongside some of the greatest names in the sport, breaking into an elite list…
NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has cautioned the Indian team led by Rohit Sharma not to underestimate Bangladesh in the upcoming two-match Test series.Bangladesh’s recent 2-0 victory over Pakistan in a historic sweep has demonstrated their potential as a formidable opponent. The team has a track record of surprising India and giving them tough…
Sunil Gavaskar‘s ‘infamous’ walkout during the 1981 Melbourne Test against Australia remains one of the most dramatic moments in cricket history. The incident occurred during the third Test of India’s tour of Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).Gavaskar, India’s captain and opening batsman, was batting with Chetan Chauhan when he was controversially given…
NEW DELHI: Citing recent remarks regarding the prospect of Joe Root overtaking Sachin Tendulkar as the top run-scorer in men’s Test cricket, legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar stated that the aggressive response to India’s attacks must be given.It is only a matter of time till Root emerges as the top run-getter in Test matches, former England…
NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar scored 51 Test centuries in his illustrious career, the most by any player in Test cricket history. These hundreds spanned a career of 24 years, from 1989 to 2013, in which Sachin became a legend in cricket.Tendulkar’s first Test century came against England on August 14, 1990, at…
NEW DELHI: India had used as many as six bowlers against hosts England in the first-ever match of inaugural ODI World Cup, officially known as the Prudential Cup, at Lord’s, London on June 7, 1975.India’s famed bowling line-up included the likes of Madan Lal, Mohinder Amarnath, Syed Abid Ali, Karsan Ghavri, Srinivas Venkataraghavan and Eknath…
NEW DELHI: Indian batting legends Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar share a deep bond of mutual respect and admiration. As two of India’s greatest cricketing legends, their relationship transcends generations.Sunil Gavaskar, who was Tendulkar’s idol growing up, recognized Sachin’s potential early in his career. Gavaskar often praised Tendulkar’s batting skills, discipline, and work ethic, seeing…
NEW DELHI: When the England cricket team toured India in 1982, had lost in both Tests and ODIs. But a few months later, they were presented with a chance to take revenge straightaway with a return series.Despite Dilip Vengsarkar‘s century, England rode on the pace mastery of captain Bob Willis and Ian Botham to post…
