On Wednesday Afghanistan defeated South Africa by six wickets in the first ODI in Sharjah. Actually this is the first time in international cricket history that Afghanistan have defeated South Africa. In fact Afghanistan dismissed South Africa for 106 runs in 33.3 overs and chased down the target in 26 overs. Actually Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq…
The New Zealand-Zimbabwe Test, which actually started on September 18, 1997, became the first to feature three pairs of brothers in one team. Andy and Grant Flower, Bryan and Paul Strang and Gavin and John Rennie actually represented Zimbabwe in the match. Moreover, Zimbabwe’s 12th man Andy Whittall was actually a cousin of Guy Whittal,…
Virat Kohli the most celebrated Indian Cricketer of India known for his extraordinary talent in the grounds. However, Virat recalling a incident from India’s tour to Australia in 2012 which is typed as ‘Virat’s middle finger incident’. During the test match, while fielding Virat was repeatedly targeted by verbal abuse from a section of Australian…
Virat Kohli made his cricket debut series in 2008. Former legendary cricketer Harbhajan Singh recalled how Virat Kohli was self-doubting himself wanting to excel in the ground. Recalling an incident during ODI against Sri Lanka, Harbhajan shared, “I remember this one incident. Viru [Virender Sehwag] had gotten injured, I suppose. [Ajantha] Mendis was getting everyone…
Legendary batter Donald Bradman, while playing in a domestic match in 1931, actually scored a total of 100 runs in a span of three overs. At the time, an over actually constituted of eight balls and Bradman hit 33, 40 and 27 runs respectively in three consecutive overs. In fact Bradman went on to score…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to replace the incumbent Greg Barclay of International Cricket Council (ICC). According to the sources, Jay Shah is to be the new Chairman of ICC. However, Barclay has confirmed that he has no intention of running for the post, for the third term….
The 28-year-old bowled nine overs, clearing the boundary rope six times, facing three no-balls and one dot-ball in nine deliveries. Visser became the first Samoan to hit an international century, completing 132 runs off 62 balls, including 14 sixes and five fours. Samoa secured a 10-run win over Vanuatu at Garden Oval No. 2 in…
Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal have been facing online backlash due to her recent statement about sport Javelin during a podcast. Nehwal said, “When Neeraj won [the Tokyo gold in 2021], that’s when I got to know there is such an event in athletics.” Netizens couldn’t take such statement from a prominent player like Saina…
The podium cost of a 2024 Olympic gold medal is approximately $950 (79,750 rupees), based on the spot price of gold, silver and iron on July 24, according to Forbes. It further reported that a silver medal is made of 507 gram silver and 18 gram iron and costs $486(40,800 rupees). Podium value of a…
Recently India are placed 69th on the medal standings at Paris Olympics following their sixth medal win. Actually India have bagged one silver medal and five bronze medals at the ongoing Games. In fact the medal standings are currently led by USA, who have bagged 33 gold medals and a total of 111 medals. After…
