IPL News: The bad fight between Gautam Gambir and Virat Kohli occupied more headlines than the winning punches in the match. Fans and critics still remember how the Delhi boys went into a verbal battle in 2013 during the IPL match when the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hosted the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.However, the cause of this battle is still unknown. Gambir and Kohli both played down the accident on many occasions, but the man who separated the duo from the confrontation recently spoke on the same thing.Rajat Bhatia, who tried to stop Gambir and Kohli, did his best to calm things down, recently spoke to the Asianet Newsable, and said that he was just very competitive players who act very strangely in the midst of this moment."This is something that happened when two aggressive leaders played, and always wanted to do their best and win their teams." "Even if they had some kind of collision in that match, that was just part of the game," said Bhatia, who was part of the KKR team in that match."Later on, I didn't see them fighting (Gambir and Kohli). In the midst of the moment, many things happen. But, it shouldn't happen for the worst. The 40-year-old added," It wasn't like that on that day. "In that match, RCB won that match with eight wickets over KKR. After chasing 155 to win, the hosts rode Chris Gayle's sparkling punch 85 strokes to hit the target with 15 balls to spare.Young Kohli scored 35 before being caught by Ewen Morgan outside Lakshmipathi Balaji in the tenth final. It was his class that led to an unpleasant conflict during the celebration of KKR.article source: crickettimesAlso Read: India May Tour South Africa In August For Three-Match T20I Series
The stage for the IPL to take place this year has been decided after the postponement of the T20 World Cup. © TwitterHighlights• The postponement of the T20 World Cup opened a window for IPL 2020• The BCCI has considering two places: India and the United Arab Emirates• The International Cricket Council postponed the T20 World Cup on MondayThe International Cricket Council announced on 20 July, the postponement of the 2020 World Cup, paving the way for the establishment of a window for the Indian Premier League.The postponement of the ICC T20 World Cup has opened a window to this year's Indian Premier League. The rich league appears to be back after being postponed in April due to a Coronavirus pandemic. However, concerns remained over the place. BCCI has two places to consider: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Their favorite site is India, but as the incidence of coronavirus infection increases, they decide to get a backup site. The United Arab Emirates also hosted the first phase of IPL 2014.A proposal to organize the league will be sent to the government after the IPL Board meeting this weekend, with two windows proposed to organize 60 games.BCCI prefers the window between September 26 and November 7, while broadcasters want to host it between September 26 and November 14, to make the most of it during the Diwali weekend.However, the Indian team is traveling to Australia for a series of four tests, starting from December 3, the council will have to plan a clear quarantine window before starting the chain.For the time being, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will seek to provide plans for the biosafety site and process of bringing in players, ensuring their health and safety in the midst of an endemic epidemic.On Monday, the International Cricket Council revealed the revised dates for its next three global events in men's cricket, including the 2023 World Cup in India.The International Cricket Council said in a statement that Men's T20 World Cup 2021 will be held from October to November 2021 with the final on November 14, 2021.It added that the ICC T20 2022 World Cup will take place from October to November in 2022 with the final on November 13, 2022.The International Cricket Council did not mention the location of the T20 World Cup finals in 2021 and 2022.Also Read: IPL News: Rajat Bhatia talks about the ugly dispute in IPL between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli
Cricket will return to India in February next year when India hosts England. India is set to play 4 Tests, 5 T20I, and 3 ODI against England, as BCCI announced on Thursday. It will be a good opportunity for both teams to get used to the conditions in India, especially with the T20 World Cup that will be held in India next year. Fans will be excited to see cricket returning to the country after nearly a year.Here is the full schedule of India vs England 2021.India vs England 2021, Test series Schedule1st Test: Chennai | 5th Feb-9th Feb2nd Test: Chennai | 13th Feb-17th Feb3rd Test: Ahmedabad | 24th Feb-28th Feb (D/N)4th Test: Ahmedabad | 4th-8th MarchIndia vs England 2021, T20I series Schedule1st T20I: Ahmedabad | 12th March2nd T20I: Ahmedabad | 14th March3rd T20I: Ahmedabad | 16th March4th T20I: Ahmedabad | 18th March5th T20I: Ahmedabad | 20th MarchIndia vs England 2021, ODI series schedule:1st ODI: Pune | 23rd March2nd ODI: Pune | 26th March3rd ODI: Pune | 28th MarchAlso Read: Jasprit Bumrah become highest paid Indian cricketer in 2020
The Indian women's hockey team left the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi for Argentina on Sunday. This will be the first round of the national team in almost a year. India Hockey Company also selected the 25-member Indian Hockey Team for the tour. The Indian team is scheduled to play two games against Argentina (Junior) on January 17 and 19, two games against Argentina B on January 22 and 24, and four matches against Argentina on January 26, 28, 30, and 31. Indian hockey and the host national league have created a biological bubble in Argentina for both the Argentina women's team and the Indian women's team. The Indian women hockey team will be staying in a hotel where separate team rooms have been provided for all meals, team meetings, sessions, etc.“It feels great to be on the road again. We have worked hard on our game for the past few months and it is time to put our skills to live in an international match. Playing in international matches will be a bit different at this point.” Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal said in at Statement: "We will be in a biological bubble, and the team is excited to return to the field in the best possible way at this time."The entire Indian group underwent a Covid-19 RT-PCR test 72 hours before leaving New Delhi. Although there are no quarantine requirements upon arrival in Argentina, the team will continue to comply with all health and safety measures recommended by the governments of India and Argentina, according to Hockey India in an official statement.The deputy captain and goalkeeper of the Indian women's hockey team, Savita, thanked Hockey India and SAI for organizing the tour of Argentina.We desperately need to return to a competitive situation where there is not much time left for the Olympics. We have been doing well in the training sessions, but the international match is always the real test for any athlete. Therefore, we would like to thank Savita: “India Hockey and SAI for their efforts. In organizing a tour for us. We are looking forward to a great game and we hope to start playing with all our energy from the first match. "The 25-member Indian Women's Hockey squad: Rani (Captain), Savita (Vice-Captain), Rajani Etimarpu, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Gurjit Kaur, Deep Grace Ekka, Rashmita Minz, Manpreet Kaur, Reena Khokhar, Monika, Nikki Pradhan, Vandana Katariya, Navneet Kaur, Navjot Kaur, Jyoti, Udita, Rajwinder Kaur, Salima Tete, Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Lilima Minz, Neha Goyal, Namita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi.Also Read: THE 47TH FIH STATUTORY CONGRESS WILL HAPPEN IN DELHI
The World Road Safety Championship will resume next month with the participation of six teams. Myths of India, South African myths, West Indies mythology, and Sri Lanka myths will continue from where they left last year. Australia Legends will be absent from this tournament, but England Legends and Bangladesh Legends will continue their absence.The 2021 Global Road Safety Series matches will be held at Shahid Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The tournament will resume on March 5, 2021, and will end on March 21, 2021.Cricket legends from all over the world will compete in the World Road Safety Series 2021. Last year, the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, TM Dilshan, Zaheer Khan, Brett Lee, Brian Lara, Jonty Rhodes, and Yuvraj Singh participated in this competition.Legends of India won their matches against Legends of Sri Lanka and Legends of the West Indies. The organizers decided to resume the previous tournament rather than start over. India Legends will play England Legends, South Africa Legends, and Bangladesh Legends before the semi-finals start.The Legends of India will face Bangladesh Legends at the opening tournament. At the conclusion of the group matches, the first four teams will meet in the semi-finals on 17 and 18 March. The final will take place on Sunday. All games will start at 7:00 PM India Standard Time.Here's a look at the complete schedule and ticketing details for the World Road Safety Series 2021.How to book tickets for Road Safety World Series 2021?Tickets for the World Road Safety Series 2021 are available at bookmyshow.com. Tickets for the knockout games and matches involving India Legends start from 500 rupees. The minimum price for tickets for other matches is 100 rupees.Road Safety World Series 2021 Timetable(All matches will happen in Raipur and the start time is 7:00 PM IST)March 5, India Legends vs. Bangladesh LegendsMarch 6, Sri Lanka Legends vs. West Indies LegendsMarch 7, England Legends vs. Bangladesh LegendsMarch 8, South Africa Legends vs. Sri Lanka LegendsMarch 9, India Legends vs. England LegendsMarch 10, Bangladesh Legends vs. Sri Lanka LegendsMarch 11, England Legends vs. South Africa LegendsMarch 12, Bangladesh Legends vs. West Indies LegendsMarch 13, India Legends vs. South Africa LegendsMarch 14, Sri Lanka Legends vs. England LegendsMarch 15, South Africa Legends vs. Bangladesh LegendsMarch 16, England Legends vs. West Indies LegendsMarch 17, Semifinal 1March 18, Semifinal 2March 21, Road Safety World Series 2021 Final.Also Read: IPL 2021: GOOD NEWS FOR IPL 2021, ONLINE TRADING COMPANY GROWW TO JOIN IPL AS OFFICIAL PARTNER
Two months after the sad misfortune at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, Virat Kohli-drove Team India will start the procedures for the second pattern of the World Test Championship, playing the opener against England in a five-Test series beginning August. As indicated by ESPNCricinfo, the subsequent cycle will traverse August 2021 to June 2023. The timetable and scene for the last are up in the air by the ICC. The subsequent cycle will involve just two five-Test series - the Ashes in December being the other. The Border-Gavaskar series in India in 2022 will be the solitary four-Test series. Also Read: On This Day In 2007: Sachin Tendulkar Became First Batsman to Cross 15,000 ODI Runs MarkThe subsequent cycle also will include nine groups, with each playing six series: three home and three away - which were recently concluded in 2018 by every one of the individuals as a component of the 2019-23 Future Tours Program. India's home mission will start with the New Zealand series, which will likewise stamp the beginning of Blackcaps' title-safeguard campiagn. They will likewise confront Sri Lanka an Australia at home. South Africa and Bangladesh will be their other abroad series. Britain will play the most Test matches (21), trailed by India's 19. New Zealand, the champs of the debut title, will play just 13 Tests.
Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his wife Ayesha Mukherjee have divorced after 8 years of marriage. Ayesha Mukherjee took to social media to confirm the news and put an end to all the rumors.Shikhar Dhawan married Ayesha Mukherjee, who has two daughters from her first marriage, in October 2012. The couple have a 7-year-old son named Zoravar, who was born in 2014.I THOUGHT DIVORCE WAS A DIRTY WORD UNTIL I BECAME A 2 TIME DIVORCEE. Funny how words can have such powerful meanings and associations. I experienced this first hand as a divorcee. The first time I went through a divorce I was soooooooo fu@kn scared. I felt like I had failed and I was doing something so wrong at that time.I felt as if I had let everyone down and even felt selfish. I felt that I was letting my parents down, I felt that I was letting my children down and even to some extent I felt as if I was letting God down. Divorce was such a dirty word.So now imagine, I have to go through it a second time. Woooahhhhhh. That is terrifying. Being divorced once before already, felt like I had more at stake the second time round. I had more to prove.So when my second marriage broke down it was really scary. All the feelings I felt when I went through it the first time came flooding in. Fear, failure and disappointment x 100. What does this mean for me? How does this define me and my relationship to marriage?"Well, once I went through the necessary actions and emotions of what had happened I was able to sit with myself and see that I was fine, I was actually doing great, even noticed my fear had totally disappeared. The remarkable thing is I actually felt much more empowered. I realised my fear and the meaning I gave to the word divorce was my own doing.So, once I realised this I started to redefine the word and the experience of divorce according to the way I wanted to see it and experience it," Ayesha Mukherjee posted on social media.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Aesha Mukerji (@apwithaesha)Shikhar Dhawan is currently in the UAE, where he will be playing for Delhi Capitals in the second half of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Aisha Mukherjee, who is originally from West Bengal but moved to Australia when she was eight years old. She is trained kickboxer and a sports fanatic based out of Melbourne.Also Read- IPL 2021 May Resume In 3rd Week Of September In UAEAlso Read- England vs India: Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja script historic win for India over England
World Cup-winning former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has decided to come out of retirement in February next year “on public demand”, more than two years after he called it quits. In a surprise late-night post on Instagram on Monday, 39-year-old Yuvraj posted a clip of his final century for India when he smashed 150 against England in Cuttack in January 2017 and posted a message about his possible comeback. “God decides your destiny !!On public demand il be back on the pitch hopefully in February ! Ain’t nothing like this feeling! “Thank you for your love and wishes, mean a lot to me ! Keep supporting IND it’s our team and a true fan will show his or her support in tough times,” Yuvraj wrote. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Yuvraj Singh (@yuvisofficial)It is unclear whether he will be returning to be in contention for a place in the Indian team or in T20 leagues. The 2011 World Cup Player of the Tournament, the swashbuckling all-rounder had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in June 2019. There were also talks that he may come out of retirement to play domestic cricket for Punjab and was even included in the 30-man list of probables for the 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali but did not play. After retiring from international cricket, the southpaw played in franchise cricket around the world. He also featured in the Road Safety World Series and Abu Dhabi T10 league earlier this year. Indian cricketer Yuvraj played 304 ODIs and 40 Tests, scoring 8701 and 1900 runs respectively after making his debut in October 2000. He also took 111 ODI wickets with his left-arm spin bowling.Also Read- Messi confirms he will 'return to Barcelona' after PSG stint
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 16-member squad for the T20I series against New Zealand at home. Rohit Sharma has been named the captain of the T20I side while KL Rahul will be his deputy for the 3-match series, starting November 17. Virat Kohli, who stepped down as T20I captain after India's early exit from the T20 World Cup, has taken a break for the series and will be back for the Tests against New Zealand to be ready in time for the tour of South Africa later this year. Rohit Sharma will join hands with newly-appointed head coach Rahul Dravid, who will take over from the New Zealand Series. India is playing two tests after the T20I series but BCCI has yet to announce the Test team. India have not made complete changes to the squad in the T20I format despite their disappointing performance at the T20 World Cup in the UAE.Also Read- Virat Kohli T20I captaincy record: India Second most successful captain after DhoniWhile Hardik Pandya is not included in 16-man squad, the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and former captain Kohli have been rested. Pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami along with leg-spinner Rahul Chahar are the ones who are not part of the T20I squad.Yuzvendra Chahal, Muhammad Siraj and Shreyas Iyer ReturnMeanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal, whose exclusion from the T20 World Cup squad was widely debated, returns to the squad for the New Zealand series. He has been preferred over Rahul Chahar, who played only 1 match -- the dead rubber against Namibia at the World Cup. Off-spinner R Ashwin has been retained after his impressive performances on his return to the T20I side after a 4-year-gap at the T20 World Cup. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also retains his place in the side while pacer Mohammed Siraj returns to the T20I side for the first time since March 2018. Shreyas Iyer, who was part of the reserve unit at the T20 World Cup, finds his way back to the team after a good start for the Delhi Capitals in the second half of IPL 2021. Deepak Chahar, who was also not part of the India squad at the World Cup, finds his way back into the squad.IPL performances rewardedMeanwhile, the likes of Venkatesh Iyer and Harshal Patel have been handed maiden India call-ups after dream runs in the IPL. While Harshal won the Purple Cap with a record-equalling tally of 32 wickets in IPL 2021, Iyer shone at the top, hitting 370 runs in 10 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders. Avesh Khan who rattled opposition batsmen with pace for Delhi Capitals also got the India call-up as Rahul Dravid's side looks a good mix of youth and experience..@ImRo45 all set to lead #TeamIndia's T20I squad against New Zealand. How excited are you for the home series? #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/wGCe0gBbL2— BCCI (@BCCI) November 9, 2021India squad for T20I series vs New ZealandRohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Axar Patel , Avesh Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj.Full Schedule of India vs New Zealand T20Is1st T20I in Jaipur on November 17 2nd T20I in Ranchi on November 19 3rd T20I in Kolkata on November 21Also Read- PTV sends Rs 100 million defamation notice to Shoaib Akhtar
Becoming the Best cricketer in the world in 2020 is a more difficult challenge than in the history of the game. Proving mastery of a title like this isn't enough, nor can core ball specialists claim enough.To be considered the best cricketer in the world, success in all three formats is a must.The cricket factor is important for betting on T20, 50 over and Tests and this was the main factor when creating this list.Top 10 Best Cricketers in the World:1-Kapil Dev - Best Cricketer in the WorldKapil Dev has played over 130 Tests for India and was considered the best cricketer in the world during his long career.Dev has a good record roster, including being the only player to score 4,000 test runs and take 400 test wickets.Along with Ian Botham, Ben Stokes, Richard Hadley, and Jack Callis, Dave is in solid talks as the second-best player in an overall test (after the Garfield Supers).A brilliant captain, talented batsman, and competent pitcher, Dev beat Gavaskar and Tendulkar for first place.2 - Sunil Gavaskar - Best Cricketer in the WorldNot only was Sunil Gavaskar a prolific running player and arguably the greatest player of all time, but he also set standards for Indian cricketers, taking the team to new levels of professionalism and introducing a work ethic never seen before.Gavaskar drove from the front in more ways than one. He was a handsome shooter when needed and his extensive defensive technique, combined with his steely mindset, made him a very difficult person to write off.3 - Sachin Tendulkar - Best Cricketer in the WorldSachin Tendulkar's net worth is believed to be over $100 million, making him the richest player in India. The teacher is seen in all audiences, loved more than anyone else in the country.Tendulkar was a technical perfection. Viv Richards hits the pillow and Ricky Ponting carefully draws his straight line.He has made many astonishing records in both Test and ODI. Tendulkar may have to be content with the third place in this list, but there is no doubt that he is number one in the eyes of the Indian public.4 - Virat Kohli - Best Cricketer in the WorldPlaying in the IPL era, the era of celebrity makes Virat Kohli's net worth an unimaginable figure for cricketers over the past few decades.Kohli is still at his peak but has already established himself as one of the best cricketers India has ever produced. Some say the quarter is generous, though Kohli's influence as a hitter and captain is enormous. India is by far the most powerful country.Historically prolific in all three forms, Kohli could end his career as the greatest hitter of the 21st century.5 - Anil Kumble - Best Cricketer in the WorldIt is only 619 proof wickets for Anil Kumble. Patience, determination, and clever variations propelled Kumble to pursue a career beyond his natural talent.The player who broke his leg was not just a football player, but changed his pace quite well, making most of his throws faster than regular bowling. The lateral movement was never great, but it did enough to engage the hitters.There are more talented Indian spinners than Kumble, but no one can match his demand. He has created magic on more than one occasion in front of the biggest cricket grounds in the world...6 - Raul Dravid - Best Cricketer in the WorldWhile Sehwag was explosive, Rahul Dravid was a traditional cricketer's dream come true. With high elbows, a straight face, and good leg speed, The Wall is the fourth-highest Test scorer of all time.Though considered a Test specialist, Dravid has developed his game throughout his career to become an effective ball hitter. He was the fifth Indian cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.7 - Varinder Sehwag - Best Cricketer in the WorldVirender Sehwag was not the editor of the textbook. His technique didn't come from a training manual, but he was as entertaining as any Test player and was arguably the most destructive player in the game.Sehwag made a triple horn in running with the ball and played two horns at the same pace. The bowling attack was wiped out an hour after Sehwag crashed: hitting him consistently to the limit was exciting and effective.8 - MS Dhoni - Best Cricketer in the WorldA World Cup winner and one of the best goalkeepers in the history of the game, MS Dhoni is the epitome of the modern game, a true 3D phenomenon.Dhoni is known for his white-ball sensation, and rightly so, with an ODI average of over 50 and countless heroic chases, but he was also an elite Test player. He was selected thrice in the ICC Test XI and has a career average of 38.Wicketkeeping skills should also not be overlooked. Donnie could whip Bell faster than he could have imagined. The guy who brought us the picture of the helicopter was locked in the top ten.|9 - Javagal Srinath - Best Cricketer in the WorldJavagal Srinath is one of the lowest-rated Indian cricketers. When spin was the name of the game in the 90s, Srinath, an aggressive fast-paced high-voltage shooter, used to charge on the wrong courts.If needed, Srinath could have released it in the mid-90s. Like many intercontinental pace bowlers, he can spin up, making him an effective player at any time.At the time of his retirement in 2002, only one fast Indian player (Kapil Dev) had more than 236 wickets in Srinath.10 - Bishan Bedi - Best Cricketer in the WorldOutspoken and often controversial, Bishan Bedi has had a tough time with Indian cricket. Gaining a foothold as a test country during the 1960s and 1970s, it is far from being a global power today.Pedi was the star of the time. He completed his Test run at the age of 29 with 266 wickets, his effective control of left-arm rotation leaving batsmen stuck at one end.Bedi is second in every ancient tour test, and though it is not just a spinning ball, its graceful versatility of flight throws batsmen out of balance.More Read - Who is the IPL God of 2020?
When it comes to the most famous Indian cricketers, one has to wonder who he is. While our attitudes may vary from era to era, all players have shown their dedication and enthusiasm for the game and we have grown up with outstanding cricketers of all time. According to our sources, below are some of the most famous Indian cricketers.Although hockey is the national sport in India, cricket is the most popular sport in the country. Cricket is such a precious sport in India that it is played in every nook and cranny. It took over a decade to become one of the many sports. This game is more than just a game for all cricket lovers; is a feeling. The Indian cricket team has won all ICC tournaments but has yet to win the national game due to a lack of local support. When the opposing team India plays Pakistan, it creates a powerful moment for the nations.BCCI is the governing body of the Indian cricket team (Control Board of Cricket in India). It is the richest cricket board in the world. It is supervised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India, based in Mumbai. The BCCI is also responsible for organizing and scheduling cricket matches such as the IPL, one of the most prestigious leagues in the world. It is also known that BCCI will contribute Rs 10 crore to the Indian Olympic Federation to help Indian Athletics.Top 5 Most Famous Indian cricketers1. Virat Kohli is the Most Famous Indian CricketerAs the former captain of the Indian national cricket team, Virat is one of the most popular Indian cricketers with over 182 million followers on Instagram and 46 million followers on Twitter. Virat is also the brand ambassador of several brands and has a contract with a famous brand, Wrogn. As of 2021, Kohli's net worth is INR 950 crore ($127.12 million).Virat Kohli made his ODI debut in 2008 against Sri Lanka. Kohli has appeared in more than 500 cricket matches, scoring 183 times against Pakistan in the Asian Cup. Kohli scored over 12,000 points in One Day Internationals. He is currently one of the best and most efficient batsmen on the Indian cricket team. He is undoubtedly the most famous Indian cricketer with a huge following.2. MS Dhoni is the Most Famous Indian CricketerWho hasn't heard of MS Dhoni? The distinguished Colonel Tala of the Indian Army is considered a good finisher. Captain Cole, Ranchi boy, and many other names have been suggested by his fans. The wicket-keeper/batsman who wowed the crowd with his bowling skills when throwing to Kevin Petersen.|MS Dhoni is known for his unstoppable helicopter shot and ability to take out batsmen in a matter of seconds. He got the approval of the President of Pakistan for his hairstyle and was asked not to change it. He was the only captain to win all three ICC Championships, winning his first T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011 (28 years later) on home soil, and the Champions Cup in 2013. MS Dhoni was the captain of the Chennai Super Kings four times.He joined the Indian Railways for a sports fee and devoted his life to cricket. The TC railways during the day and practice at night were very tiring. You decide to quit your job and come back one day because you can't keep up with the schedule.3. Sachin Tendulkar is the Most Famous Indian CricketerSachin Tendulkar has had a huge impact on international cricket. Who hasn't heard of it? He is called the god of cricket. A former international cricketer with a large number of records. Tendulkar is the best batsman in the history of cricket. Because it is so large, it is impossible to depict its grandeur. Sachin Tendulkar's popularity in India is undeniable. He has been an inspiration and role model for all cricketers of his generation. He is a sentimental figure for people all over the world and his popularity will continue to grow.Those who have watched Tendulkar since the 1990s, when he debuted internationally, have witnessed his struggle and growth thus far. Sachin Tendulkar has a diverse following with 33 million followers on Instagram and 39 million on Twitter. It is famous not only in India but all over the world.Sachin Tendulkar is the first hitter to score a double century in one-day international history. When we look at his records, there are not only one or two to mention; It is impossible to remember them all because they have overseen 24 years of international cricket. Holds the record for most centuries and 50 in a day in international.4- Rohit Sharma is the Most Famous Indian CricketerRohit Gurunat Sharma, also known as Hitman, is an Indian international cricketer who ranks fourth in the list of the top five Indian cricketers. He is the King of Six of the Indian team and a great cricketer. Rohit is the Limited Captain and Vice-Captain of the Test Cricket, playing for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. As a right-handed batsman, he alternates between playing as a right-armed kicker and as a starting player for the Indian cricket team.On November 6, 2021, he made his Test debut against the West Indies, and on September 2, 2021, he played his last Test against England. His first international match was against Ireland on 23 June 2007 and his last international match was against England on 28 March 2021. He also made his T20I debut against England on 19 September 2017 and will play his last T20I match against New Zealand. November 21, 2021. From 2000 to 2007, he was a member of Team Mumbai, and from 2008 to 2010, he was a member of the Deccan Chargers. From 2011 to the present, he has been a member of Mumbai Indians.Rohit played 43 Test matches and scored 3,047 points. 227 ODIs with a total score of 9,205; 119 T20 matches for a total of 3,197 runs; And 104 games with a total of 8,033 points.5. Yuvraj Singh is the Most Famous Indian CricketerYuvraj Singh is an Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting style and all-around performance. He rose to international fame when he became the first player to hit six sixes in a single match against England's Stewart Broads and scored the fastest T2050 in just 12 balls, earning him the nickname "Sixer King".An athlete who has been awarded the Padma Shri (the highest civilian award of the Republic of India) and the Arjuna Award (for outstanding performance in sports). He rose to fame early in his career as a result of his acting skills. He rose to fame in the cricket industry in December 1999, when he scored 358 of 404 balls against the Bihar team, which also featured MS Dhoni. When news broke that Yuvraj Singh was battling lung cancer, the entire nation was shocked. But, with his strong will and the support of millions of fans, he underwent chemotherapy and came out stronger and resumed his cricket career. After battling cancer, she wanted to help others going through the same thing, so she founded YouWeCan fundraising for cancer patients in 2012.Also, Read- Who is the Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL | Pitch high
Due to the popularity of the game, cricketers are some of the most prominent figures in India. Naturally, the headlines also include the wives of these superstars: the cricketers. However, despite the nickname “cricketer wives”, they also have a character and talent of their own, which unfortunately does not go unnoticed. Here is the list of wives of 30 famous and talented cricketers:Virat Kohli's Wife: Anushka Sharma (Indian Cricketers Wives)|Anushka Sharma is an Indian actress, producer, and also an Indian cricketer wife of Virat Kohli who works in the Hindi film industry. He is one of the most recognizable stars of Bollywood and has made an impact with his impeccable performance in many cinematic assignments. Anushka was born in Ayodhya and raised in Bangalore before starting her modeling career in 2007. She made her acting debut in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi alongside King of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan. Since then, he has been a part of several Bollywood films, including PK, starring Aamir Khan, and Sultan, starring Salman Khan. He has also won several awards, including a Filmfare Award.The 29-year-old married her longtime boyfriend and Indian captain Virat Kohli in December 2017. Apart from her acting career, Anushka is the ambassador for several brands and products. Additionally, she has her own clothing line for women called Nush. She is the co-founder of the production company Clean Slate Films and supports numerous charities and causes such as gender equality and animal rights.Shikhar Dhawan Wife: Ayesha Mukherjee (Indian Cricketers Wives)Unlike Sholay Jabbar, who was single, Jabbar of the Indian cricket team, Shikhar Dhawan, is a married man. And half of him is better than Aisha Mukherjee.Aisha is a half-Bengali, half-British amateur boxer who was raised in Australia. The 43-year-old is a trained boxer and a sports and fitness fanatic. He also has two daughters from his first marriage. She met Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on the social networking platform Facebook. Ayesha and Shikhar got engaged in 2009 after persuasive and persuasive efforts by the Shikhar family. On October 30, 2012, they finally married because Shikhar Dhawan wanted to cement his cricket career before getting married. It also helped him develop a relationship with his two daughters. The duo brought luck to the left-footed player's life as they cemented his place in the national team through consistent performances to win matches.Yuvraj Singh Wife: Hazel Keech (Indian Cricketers Wives)Hazel Keech or Gurbasant Kaur (Married Name) is a British Model from Mauritius who has worked in some Indian films and TV Shows. She was a part of several advertising campaigns and dance numbers since her time in Mumbai in 2005. She married famous Indian cricketer and legend Yuvraj Singh on November 30, 2016. Hazel was one of the pillars of support for the struggling Indian legend at the time. He supported him in difficult moments when he was outside the Indian national team. Hazel adopted the name "Gurbasant Kaur" given by Sant Balwinder Singh during the wedding ceremony.Harbhajan Singh Wife: Geeta Basra (Indian Cricketers Wives)Geeta Basra is an Indian actress who is part of the Hindi film industry. and also an Indian cricketer wife of Harbhajan Singh. He debuted in 2006 with superstar Imran Hashmi Dil Dia Hai. Basra was born in Portsmouth, on the southern coast of England, to Indian parents from Punjab. She took the acting course at Kishore Namit Kapoor Institute of Acting. Basra married Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on October 29, 2015, in Jalandhar, Punjab. The couple was blessed with a daughter on July 27, 2016.Stuart Binny Wife: Mayanti Langer (Indian Cricketers Wives)Mayanti Langer is one of the most famous Indian sports journalists. He appears primarily on Star Sports Network, hosts show, and give interviews. It has hosted many tournaments like Football Cafe on Zee Sports, 2010 FIFA World Cup broadcast on ESPN, 2010 Commonwealth Games, 2011 Cricket World Cup, 2014 Indian Premier League, 2015 Cricket World Cup, 2018 Indian Premier League, 2019 and 2019 Indian Premier League Cricket World Cup: In 2012, she married Indian cricketer Stuart Binny and has since worked as an assistant to her husband.M.S. Dhoni wife: Sakshi DhoniSakshi Dhoni is the better half of former Indian captain MS Dhoni. She came into the limelight after marrying the most eligible Indian bachelor in 2010. Interestingly, they both attended the same school in Ranchi but never met there. Dhoni's already successful career skyrocketed with Sakshi's entry into his life. After their marriage, they won two major tournaments, the 2011 ICC World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Cup. Sakshi gave birth to her daughter Ziva in February 2015. Although she is a private person and always avoids the paparazzi, she is still active on social media posting pictures and videos of the cute Ziva.Rohit Sharma wife: Ritika SajehRitika Sajeh is a professional sports director who organizes sports tours for her husband around the world. He worked as athletic director at Cornerstone Sports & Entertainment after graduation. She met Indian creator Rohit Sharma during a photo shoot for Reebok in 2008, where she was introduced by her brother Rakhi, Yuvraj Singh. They married on December 13, 2015, after dating for 6 years. She gave birth to her daughter Samika in 2018. Rohit has been doing well since her marriage. He even scored his 200th goal against Sri Lanka on their wedding anniversary as the perfect gift for his soul mate.Dinesh Karthik Wife: Deepika Pallikal (Indian Cricketers Wives)Deepika Pallikal Karthik is an Indian squash player. She is the first Indian to be included in the top 10 world rankings of the Professional Squash Association. She reached the final of the 2008 Chennai Open, taking first and third place all the way. This formidable player is known for playing a major role in the promotion of squash among Indian fans. She is the 2012 Arjuna Award winner and the 2014 Padma Shri winner. She married Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik in August 2015.Suresh Raina Wife: Priyanka Chaudhary Raina (Indian Cricketers Wives)Priyanka Chaudhary Raina is a former software engineer and banker. Previously, he worked for companies such as Accenture and Wipro. At the time of her marriage to the famous cricketer, she was working as a Senior Software Tester for ING in the Bijlmer district of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Priyanka quit her job to raise her daughter Grace. With her husband, she co-founded the Gracia Raina Foundation, a non-governmental organization that works to promote mother and child care.He is a responsible social figure who wants to give back to the community and bring about positive change. Priyanka also spoke at an independent TED event hosted by TEDx Whitefield in Bangalore, Karnataka on November 19, 2017. Apart from this, she also has a radio talk show called “The Priyanka Raina Show” on RedFM. She also regularly blogs to raise awareness about pregnancy, motherhood, paternity, and mental health for expectant mothers and new mothers.Zaheer Khan Wife: Sagarika Ghatge (Indian Cricketers Wives)Sagarika Ghatge, better known as Preeti Saberwal de Chak De India, is an Indian model and sportswoman at a national level. She married the legendary Indian bowler Zuhair Khan on April 24, 2017. She has appeared in several films and reality shows since her debut in Chak De India starring Shah Rukh Khan in 2007. Recently, she made her digital debut with ALT Balaji's Boss - Baap of Special Services She plays ACP Sakshi in the web series.Irfan Pathan wife: Safa BaigSafa Baig is a model and journalist from Jeddah. As per a report by India Today, she has also worked as an Executive Editor in a PR firm and has worked for a number of leading fashion magazines in the Gulf. Safa married one of India's greatest and multi-faceted faces Irrfan Pathan on February 4, 2016, at the age of 21. The couple also has a 2-year-old son, Imran Khan Pathan.Also Read - Virat Kohli: The King of Cricket | PICHHIGH
Today, more than 150 countries play cricket. Most of the current generation fans think that the father of cricket is Don Bradman or Sachin Tendulkar or any other famous cricketer of the past decades. However, everyone is wrong to expect the godfather of cricket. We tell you about the man who was responsible for taking this sport to the international level.The Board of Directors of Cricket, the International Criminal Court, is doing its best to take the game to another level and ensure the development of the game in its partner countries. However, before the ICC took control of the game, it was mostly played in an English language school at leisure. Nowadays young people choose this sport as a career option and want to represent their country at the international level.Who is the father of cricket in the world?William Gilbert Grace has been called the godfather of cricket in the world. William Gilbert Grace, better known as W.G. Grace, contributed to the development of cricket. When WG Grace started playing cricket, the game was not very popular. At that time, it was very difficult to organize a suitable game as it was difficult to find suitable sponsors.Why is WG Grace called the father of cricket?William Gilbert Grace helps reach a wider range of people by not only simplifying it but also by providing government approval and allowing fans to become an integral part of cricket. Another factor that made W.G. Grace the godfather of cricket in the world due to his batting, fielding, and bowling skills. He was one of the best cricketers in all three aspects at the time. WG Grace played 22 test matches. However, when he wasn't taking the game too seriously, he played forty-four outstanding seasons, scoring 126 FC centuries and 254 half-centuries.WG Grace was one of the most admired cricketers of his era. He made his Test debut against Australia in 1880. He played for County London, Gloucestershire, and MCC. W.G. Grace was a full-time physician by profession. His brothers Fred and Edward also played Test matches for England.Who is the father of cricket in India?Ranjit Sinji is called the father of Indian cricket. It is often referred to as Ranji. Ranjit Singh played at Cambridge University for the remainder of his first division career and also played for Sussex County. In his county-run, he scored 7200,109 half-centuries. (Line)Ranjit Singh became the first Indian to play for England in test matches. He made his Test debut in 1896. He scored 62 points in the first rounds and 154 points in the second rounds against Australia. Ranjit Sinji, nicknamed the father of Indian cricket, was also the governor of the Indian state of Navanagar. The Indian domestic Ranji Cup tournament is named after him. He also helped his nephew Dolip in playing cricket. In 1961-1962, the Dolep Cup was named after Dollop.Also, Read - Who Is God of IPL? Check Who is the God of Cricket in IPL
India dropped four regular members for the first two matches against AustraliaIndia now looks ahead to their last and final practice for the ODI World Cup at home as they take on five-time champions Australia in a three-match series beginning September 22 after their perfectly timed Asia Cup title haul in Colombo on Sunday, where they defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets. The selection committee made up to four changes, when most people would have anticipated India to remain the same save for that one injury issue involving Axar Patel.Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector for the BCCI, read out the roster for the three-match home series against Pat Cummins' team virtually the day after India's Asia Cup victory. India selected a 15-member team for the opening two games and a 17-member team for the championship match.India lost four regular players for the first two games in Baroda on September 27, while the selectors only recruited two additional players to their 15-member World Cup team for the final match. The squad was without Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma for the first two games.Responding to a question from the press, Agarkar revealed: "Few of the players have been given a breather. Rohit has taken a break.""Luckily we got a fair amount of cricket at the Asia Cup," Agarkar added. "If not, we would've looked at it some other way. More than physical, sometimes guys need a mental break, which isn't a bad thing leading into a tournament like the World Cup."For the third game, everyone will be available. We will play our World Cup squad. This [squad for the first two ODIs] gives us a chance to give guys sitting outside a chance. It's still a strong squad. Like I said, if we hadn't got a lot of cricket at the Asia Cup, who knows, we may have thought differently."Rohit and Kohli had both been rested for the West Indies ODI series and had only returned to the set-up in the Asia Cup. In a bid to test India's bench strength, both had relinquished their original batting spot in the first ODI match against West Indies before being rested for the second and third game. They had later missed the T20I contest and the tour of Ireland as well.In fact, Hardik led India in place of Rohit in the last two ODIs. Hardik has participated in every ODI match against the West Indies. While both were resting for the Ireland tour, Kuldeep also participated in the competition.In the first two games against Australia, KL Rahul will serve as the captain and Ravindra Jadeja as his backup. Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been chosen for the first two games, and they will both be heading the Indian team at the Asian Games later this month.Also Read: Top 10 fantasy cricket websites in india
Huge sixes in cricket have always thrilled fans and remained a topic of conversation for years to come. While some former cricketers and pundits argue that these colossal hits should receive extra recognition, the precision and reliability of technology, which is regularly scrutinized when measuring such distances, have not supported these claims. Nevertheless, it's always a delight to recall some of the most unforgettable moments in the game. So, let's revisit the longest sixes ever hit in the history of international cricket.1. Shahid Afridi || 153 meters vs. South AfricaMost people consider Afridi to be one of the most dangerous players in cricket. Afridi was an all-round player with a reputation for hard hitting and leg-spin bowling. With 37 deliveries, Afridi also held the world record for the fastest ODI century. The record, held for 17 years, was broken by Corey Anderson. It should come as no surprise that Shahid Afridi is the owner of the record for the longest six hits in international cricket as his name is frequently at the top of lists such to this one. This six that he hammered off Ryan McLaren is one of the most talked-about sixes in cricket history, given the distance it covered.2. Brett Lee || 130 meters vs. EnglandBrett Lee was a key member of the Australian squad that clinched the 2003 World Cup. His Test debut took place in 1999, and he bid farewell to international cricket on July 12, 2012. Lee's Test career came to a close with an impressive tally of 310 wickets, and he secured 380 wickets in One Day Internationals. From 2000 to 2009, only Muttiah Muralitharan outshone Lee in terms of ODI wickets, establishing him as one of the premier bowlers of his era. Among the numerous entries in the list of longest sixes, one that stands out is Brett Lee's monumental hit against West Indies, a shot that originated from an improbable source. In that particular game at the Gabba, Brett Lee contributed 47 runs for the home team, but it's his single six in that innings that remains etched in memory.One remarkable instance was the 2005 Ashes Test at Edgbaston, where Lee nearly steered Australia to a remarkable comeback in a gripping and thrilling match. Despite his aggressive demeanor on the field, Lee rarely allowed his emotions to overcome him. He relished competing against opponents and displayed sportsmanship, even in defeat, often sporting his signature smile. Lee was not only a formidable opponent but also a gentleman off the field, fostering good relationships with players from rival teams. He was one of the few Australian cricketers who was widely admired in India.3. Martin Guptill || 127 meters vs South AfricaGuptill is the first New Zealand cricketer and the sixth overall to make a double century in a One Day International match. His 237 not-out holds the highest individual score in Cricket World Cup matches and the second-best score in One Day Internationals. Guptill's left foot has only two toes. He lost three toes in a forklift accident when 13 years old. He is known as "Two Toes" within the New Zealand cricket team. Martin Guptill of New Zealand is an unsurprising name on this list, having dazzled cricket fans with his incredible power-hitting on numerous occasions. In a T20I match against South Africa in 2012, he smashed possibly the greatest six of his career against Lonwabo Tsotsobe.Martin Guptill's ODI average is 43.51, while his World Cup average is 57. The main disadvantage is that the opener has scored these runs against teams with a weak bowling attack. He's had to contend with teams like Australia, South Africa, and England. Guptill will face all of the teams in the World Cup at least once, so he must ensure that he gets runs against the weaker opponents and the heavyweights.4. Liam Livingstone || 122 meters vs. PakistanOn April 19, 2015, Livingstone grabbed the spotlight with an extraordinary cricket feat. He notched up a stunning 350 runs from just 138 balls while playing for his club team, Nantwich. This incredible performance was hailed as one of the highest individual scores in the history of one-day cricket.In the 2016 season, Livingstone marked his debut in first-class cricket while representing Lancashire. He further solidified his cricketing journey when he was awarded his county cap on April 24, 2017. This honor came after he led Lancashire to their first victory of the 2017 season, while serving as a stand-in captain.Liam Livingstone has established himself as one of England's most esteemed cricketers in shorter-format matches. He is known for his exceptional skills and performances. Notably, in a T20I game against Pakistan at Headingley last year, Livingstone smashed a colossal six that soared to an astounding distance of 122 meters, even leaving the stadium boundaries.5. Corey Anderson || 122 meters vs. IndiaGuptill is the first New Zealand cricketer and the sixth overall to make a double century in a One Day International match. His 237 not-out holds the highest individual score in Cricket World Cup matches and the second-best score in One Day Internationals. Guptill's left foot has only two toes. He lost three toes in a forklift accident when 13 years old. He is known as "Two Toes" within the New Zealand cricket team. Martin Guptill of New Zealand is an unsurprising name on this list, having dazzled cricket fans with his incredible power-hitting on numerous occasions. In a T20I match against South Africa in 2012, he smashed possibly the greatest six of his career against Lonwabo Tsotsobe.Martin Guptill's ODI average is 43.51, while his World Cup average is 57. The main disadvantage is that the opener has scored these runs against teams with a weak bowling attack. He's had to contend with teams like Australia, South Africa, and England. Guptill will face all of the teams in the World Cup at least once, so he must ensure that he gets runs against the weaker opponents and the heavyweights.6. Mark Waugh || 120 meters vs. New ZealandMark Waugh, often referred to as Junior due to being slightly younger than his twin brother Steve, comes from a cricketing family. His brother Dean Waugh also has a cricketing background, having represented New South Wales in both first-class and List A cricket. While Mark has often been in the shadow of his more renowned brother Steve, he remains one of the lesser-acknowledged cricketers in the exceptional Australian cricket team.Mark Waugh, however, has had his fair share of memorable moments on the cricket field. One such instance occurred during New Zealand's 1997 tour of Australia when he faced Daniel Vettori. Waugh showcased his remarkable strokeplay by striding down the track and smashing the ball an astonishing 120 meters down the ground at the WACA. His batting style has drawn comparisons to legendary cricketers such as Stan McCabe, Alan Kippax, Victor Trumper, Charlie Macartney, and Greg Chappell. His elegant and stylish approach to the game aligns him with these iconic names in cricket history.7. Yuvraj Singh || 119 meters vs. AustraliaYuvraj Singh's illustrious cricket career was marked by several accolades, including the prestigious Arjuna Award, India's second-highest sporting honor, which he received from the Indian government in 2012. Yuvraj's exceptional all-round abilities were on full display during the 2011 World Cup, where he etched his name in history by becoming the first player to achieve a remarkable feat - taking a 5-wicket haul and scoring 50 runs in the same World Cup match. His overall performance in the tournament was outstanding, with 15 wickets and 362 runs to his name, earning him the well-deserved title of the "Man of the Tournament." Yuvraj Singh's elegant and masterful strokeplay has earned him a place among cricket's greatest batsmen.Yuvraj's incredible six-hitting prowess was exemplified during the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007. In a match against Australia, he showcased his legendary hitting with an astonishing shot, breaking the official record for the longest six ever struck by an Indian batsman. Facing a delivery from Brett Lee that clocked over 90 mph, the left-handed Yuvraj flicked it effortlessly over square leg, sending the ball soaring a remarkable 119 meters.In the subsequent years, Yuvraj Singh dedicated himself to improving his fitness and made a successful return to the cricketing arena in early 2017 after missing the 2015 World Cup and 2016 World T20. Recognizing his experience and skills, Virat Kohli, the Indian captain, saw Yuvraj as a valuable addition, particularly with the 2017 Champions Trophy approaching. Following his comeback, Yuvraj delivered several outstanding innings, including a scintillating performance against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy opener. However, after the Champions Trophy, Yuvraj, along with a few other senior players, was dropped from India's squad. His fielding, which had once been exceptional, notably declined during this phase, highlighting the challenges of maintaining top form over an extended career.8. Mahendra Singh Dhoni || 118 meters vs. New ZealandMahendra Singh Dhoni, fondly known as MS Dhoni, bid farewell to international cricket in all formats on August 15, 2020. His illustrious career was marked by remarkable leadership, guiding the Indian cricket team to several significant victories. Dhoni served as captain during India's triumphs in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Under his leadership, India also clinched the Asia Cup in 2010 and 2016.In the world of One Day International (ODI) cricket, MS Dhoni is renowned for his exceptional finishing abilities. He holds the record for the second-highest number of sixes by an Indian batsman. In a memorable moment during the third ODI of India's 2009 tour of New Zealand, Dhoni, the Indian captain, unleashed a colossal six that traveled an astounding 118 meters.Dhoni's association with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a remarkable tale. When the IPL gained prominence, cricket enthusiasts were eager to see which team would secure the services of the then-Indian skipper. The Chennai Super Kings, backed by an organization well-versed in managing sports, recognized the importance of strong leadership for building a successful franchise. They made a significant statement by signing Dhoni for a whopping 6 crores, making it the highest fee at the time. Dhoni's impact was profound, as he emerged as the third-highest run-scorer in the 2013 season, single-handedly leading CSK to the IPL final. Under his captaincy, CSK secured IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021, cementing his legacy as one of the most successful and revered leaders in IPL history.9. Chris Gayle || 116 meters vs. IndiaChris Gayle is widely regarded as one of the greatest Twenty20 cricket batsmen in the history of the sport, and many even consider him the best. His contributions have been pivotal to the success of West Indies teams, which secured victories in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2004, the ICC World Twenty20 in 2012, and the ICC World Twenty20 in 2016. Chris Gayle's impact transcends all three formats of the game, and he has set numerous records. His reputation as one of the most formidable and powerful batsmen in cricket history is well-deserved. As a former captain of the West Indies, he holds the world record for the most sixes hit in international cricket and is known for launching some of the longest sixes seen in the game. One such monumental six was his 116-meter strike off Yusuf Pathan during a group stage match in the ICC T20 World Cup against India.His prowess in Twenty20 cricket led to high expectations during the 2008 auction, especially after his remarkable century in the inaugural ICC World T20 in 2007. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired his services with a substantial bid of 800,000 USD. Gayle's next three years were nothing short of spectacular, marked by a century on debut, ending the 2011 season with 608 runs and the Orange Cap, amassing 733 runs and another Orange Cap in 2012, and achieving the record for the highest individual T20 score of 175 not out against the Pune Warriors in 2013, a feat that included a remarkable 31-ball century.10. Ijaz Ahmed || 115 meters vs. IndiaHe smacked Virender Sehwag for a 115m six and crossed one of India's largest stadiums. The visitors were dominant throughout the game, creating havoc on the Indian bowlers and claiming a memorable victory important to Pakistan's Pepsi Cup hopes.
World Cup 2023: India have not beaten New Zealand in a knockout game in any ICC event. Rohit Sharma's men face a stiff test against the BlackCaps when the two sides meet in the first semi-finals on Wednesday in Mumbai.In ShortIndia have lost 9 matches out of 14 games to New Zealand in ICC white-ball eventsIndia have not beaten New Zealand in an ICC knockout match so farIndia will head into the semi-finals of the World Cup as firm favouritesIndia appears unbeatable in the home World Cup. Despite facing criticism leading up to the marquee event, the team has responded like champions, securing victories in all nine matches during the league stage. There's a strong possibility that India could emulate Australia's success in 2003 and 2007 by finishing the World Cup campaign undefeated.Everything seems to be clicking at the right time for India. Rohit Sharma has led from the front in a sensational campaign as captain, and more importantly, as a ruthless opening batter. Virat Kohli has piled up the runs, scoring 594 in 9 matches. The middle-order, unlike 2019, is looking strong with Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul among the runs. The absence of Hardik Pandya has not induced panic; instead, it has brought more clarity to the team regarding player roles. They have opted for a strategy of playing with five frontline bowlers, incorporating all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. India's bowling unit has performed exceptionally well, with Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj causing havoc for the opposition teams. The spin duo of Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav has further showcased their mastery in the art of spin bowling.However, India have to start afresh on Wednesday when they face New Zealand in the semi-finals at the Wankhede Stadium. Yes, Rohit Sharma's men have the advantage of playing in front of a packed crowd, but history doesn't favor the Men In Blue.India and New Zealand have played each other 13 times in ICC events in white-ball cricket, but they have managed just 4 victories. Yes, India defeated New Zealand in Dharamsala a couple of weeks ago but it was the BlackCaps that gave India their toughest test in their dominant run in the league stage.Not many would have forgotten the 2019 World Cup semi-finals. India headed into the semi-finals in Manchester after having topped the league stage. And New Zealand, much like 2023, sneaked through to the semi-finals at the 4th spot. However, Kane Williamson and his men battled past a Virat Kohli-led side into the final.New Zealand did not do anything extraordinary. Like always, they did the basics right. Reading the pitch wonderfully well, New Zealand posted 239 on the board after winning the toss and opted to bat. Despite the game slipping into the Reserve Day due to rain, New Zealand kept their nerves under check and perfectly executed their bowling plans against India.India's top-order was blown away as Matt Henry and Trent Boult ran riot in overcast conditions. India slipped to 5 for 3 after losing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul for 1 each. Ravindra Jadeja battled hard with 77 and MS Dhoni nearly pulled it off with a 50 but the former captain's heartbreaking run-out sealed the deal - an 18-run win for New Zealand.In the other knockout match that India and New Zealand have played in an ICC tournament (white-ball), New Zealand successfully chased 265 against a Sourav Ganguly-led side in Nairobi.New Zealand, led by Stephen Fleming, won the toss and opted to field. India rode on a 117 from Sourav Ganguly and 69 from sachin Tendulkar to post 264. The total could have been much more but India collapsed from 202 for 1, losing their last 5 wickets for just 62 runs.India's bowling attack, led by Venkatesh Prasad, got the early wickets but a sensational 102 not out from all-rounder Chris Cairns helped New Zealand win the ICC Knockout trophy.IND vs NZ in ICC WHITE-BALL TOURNAMENTS1975 World Cup: India lost by 4 wickets in Manchester1979 World Cup: India lost by 8 wickets in Leeds1987 World Cup: India won by 16 runs in Bengaluru1987 World Cup: India won by 9 wickets in Nagpur1992 World Cup: India lost by 4 wickets in Dunedin1999 World Cup: India lost by 5 wickets in Nottingham2000 Champions Trophy: India lost by 4 wickets in Nairobi (Final)2003 World Cup: India won by 7 wickets in Centurion2007 T20 World Cup: India lost by 10 runs n Johannesburg2016 T20 World Cup: India lost by 47 runs in Nagpur2019 World Cup: No result2019 World Cup: Lost by 18 runs in Manchester (semi-final)2021 T20 World Cup: Lost by 8 wickets in Dubai2023 World Cup: Won by 4 wickets in DharamsalaIndia will certainly head into the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup as favourites but count New Zealand out at your own peril. The BlackCaps have not had a dominant run in the World Cup as they lost 4 matches on the trot before beating Sri Lanka in a must-win game to qualify for the semi-finals. However, they will be prepared to hand India another tough challenge. Also Read: Top 10 longest crickter six
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Monday that star batter Virat Kohli has opted out of the first two Test matches against England citing 'personal reasons'. In an official statement, BCCI said that Kohli had conversations with skipper Rohit Sharma and the team management regarding his absence and extended their support to the cricketer. "Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming Test series against England, citing personal reasons," BCCI said in their official statement."Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors and has emphasized that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention," the statement further read.Kohli missed the first T20I match against Afghanistan due to 'personal reasons' and earlier, he also missed an intra-squad match in South Africa as he had to fly to London.The BCCI statement also asked the media to refrain from 'speculating on the nature of his personal reasons' and said that Kohli's replacement will be announced in the coming days."The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series.""The BCCI requests the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli's privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons. The focus should remain on supporting the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series," the statement concluded.Also Read: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Return To T20Is: 3 Reason Why BCCI Had To Pick Them
Indian cricketers are celebrated figures in the country, and their birthdays are often marked by fans and media alike. These occasions provide an opportunity for fans to reflect on the players' contributions to the game and to Indian cricket, and to wish them well in their future endeavors. Birthdays are a special time for fans and followers to show their love and support for their favorite players.Here is a list of Indian cricket players' birthdays.PlayerBirthdaySachin Tendulkar24 April 1973Virat Kohli5 November 1988MS Dhoni7 July 1981Rohit Sharma30 April 1987Yuvraj Singh12 December 1981Virender Sehwag20 October 1978Sourav Ganguly8 July 1972Rahul Dravid11 January 1973Anil Kumble17 October 1970Harbhajan Singh3 July 1980Ravichandran Ashwin17 September 1986Rishabh Pant4 October 1997Jasprit Bumrah6 December 1993Shikhar Dhawan5 December 1985Hardik Pandya11 October 1993KL Rahul18 April 1992Mohammed Shami3 September 1990Bhuvneshwar Kumar5 February 1990Dinesh Karthik1 June 1985Ravindra Jadeja6 December 1988Kuldeep Yadav14 December 1994Yuzvendra Chahal23 July 1990Mohammed Siraj2 February 1993Navdeep Saini23 February 1992Prithvi Shaw9 November 1999Shubman Gill8 September 1999Ishan Kishan18 July 1998Suryakumar Yadav14 September 1989Washington Sundar5 October 1999T Natarajan27 May 1991Shardul Thakur16 October 1991Deepak Chahar7 August 1992Axar Patel20 January 1994Krunal Pandya24 March 1991Rahul Tewatia11 September 1991Varun Chakravarthy14 November 1991Nitish Rana14 February 1993Sanju Samson11 November 1994Hanuma Vihari3 October 1991Kedar Jadhav26 March 1985Umesh Yadav25 October 1987Wriddhiman Saha24 October 1984Cheteshwar Pujara25 January 1988Ajinkya Rahane6 June 1988Mayank Agarwal16 February 1991Shreyas Iyer6 December 1994Manish Pandey10 September 1989Shivam Dube20 May 1990Also Read: Everything you need to know about the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024FAQ:Q. Who is the No 1 player in Indian cricket?A. Sachin Tendulkar. He is one of the greatest cricketers in history. His nickname is "Master Blaster".Q. What is cap no in cricket?A. The cap is numbered according to how many players have represented that side before them. For example, Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was the 187th player to represent India at Test level, and was awarded cap number 187. It is also sometimes used to refer to the number of times a player has played.Q. Who is India's no. 1 test batsman?A. Sachin Tendulkar, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, still holds several records.Q. Who is the father of India cricket?A. Know your College Admission Chances Based on your Rank/Percentile, Category and Home State. Maharaja Ranjit Sinhji is referred to as the Father of Indian Cricket.
In this article today, we will talk about the wealthiest ten cricketers in India. India has a vast number of cricket enthusiasts, leading to a significant increase in the popularity and wealth of cricket players in the country. Today we will be looking at some of the richest Indian cricketers currently.1. Sachin TendulkarAt present, Sachin Tendulkar holds the title of the wealthiest cricket player in India. He is known as the cricket god and is the person who has no haters. Not long ago, Tendulkar held the record for the most runs scored by an individual in all formats of cricket worldwide. Furthermore, prior to Virat Kohli surpassing him, he held the record for 100 international centuries. His popularity and skill have elevated him to being one of the most admired and honored athletes globally. Additionally, he has a net worth of $150 million, making him the wealthiest Indian cricketer at present.2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni The next player on the list of the top 10 wealthiest cricketers in India is Mahendra Singh Dhoni, also known as MSD. The ex-leader of the Indian cricket team owns a diverse array of bikes and cars, demonstrating his immense wealth. Renowned for his poise and tranquility, MSD is greatly loved by fans. MS has captained the Indian Cricket team across all international cricket formats and has secured numerous trophies for the country. At the moment, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has retired from international cricket and is now participating in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's total wealth amounts to $110 million, ranking him as the second wealthiest cricketer in India.3. Virat KohliVirat Kohli, famously known as the chase master, is one of the greatest batsmen in the world right now. Virat Kohli is the captain of India and holds numerous records for scoring fastest 10000 and 11000 runs in the one day international cricket. Known for his aggressive style and intimidating looks Virat Kohli is the third richest Indian cricketer. Virat Kohli is currently the brand ambassador of various different brands. Also he gets millions of dollars for every post on Instagram. Currently he is married to Indian actress Anushka Sharma and as a total net worth of $93 Million.4. Saurav Ganguly The second wealthiest cricketer in India is Sourav Ganguly, who is commonly referred to as Dada. Sourav Ganguly used to play for the Indian cricket team and served as the captain of the team. Saurav Ganguly held the position of BCCI President as well. He is currently employed as an administrator. Additionally, Sourav Ganguly's overall wealth amounts to $50 million. Ranking him as the fourth wealthiest cricketer in India.5. Virendra SehwagNext in our list of top 10 richest cricketers in India is the most destructive opening batsman India has ever seen, Virendra Sehwag. Famously known as viru is a retired Indian cricketer who previously opened for the Indian cricket team. Currently Virendra Sehwag is doing commentary for IPL and various other international cricket formats in Hindi language. Total network of Devendra Sehwag is $ 45 Million making his the 5th richest cricketer in India.Also Read: Indian Cricket Birthday List
Here's everything you need to know about Indian cricketers' salaries for the 2023-24 season.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the wealthiest cricket board in the world, known for its extraordinary measures to support its players. Over the years, the BCCI has implemented numerous initiatives to ensure their players receive the best treatment and compensation in the industry. Centrally contracted Indian players receive salaries based on four grades.For the 2023-24 season, the BCCI introduced a new list of contracted players, now totaling 30 cricketers, an increase of four from the previous list. The contract period runs from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The Grade A+ category, the highest tier, includes four players: Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah. These players typically participate in all three formats of the game. Let's delve into the salaries of centrally contracted Indian players for 2024.Amount for Players in different categories in 2023-24 seasonGrade A+: INR 7 crores (4 Players)Grade A: INR 5 crores (6 Players)Grade B: INR 3 crores (5 Players)Grade C: INR 1 crore (15 Players)Per match fee as per formats Test Match Fee: INR 15 lakhs | 7.5 lakhs if a member of squad and not included in Playing XI. ODI Match Fee: INR 6 lakhs | 3 lakhs if a member of squad and not included in Playing XI.T20I Match Fee: INR 3 lakhs | 1.5 lakhs if a member of squad and not included in Playing XI.Here are the salaries of all 30 centrally contracted Indian cricketers for 2024:30. Rajat Patidar: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Rajat Patidar recently made his debut for India in 2024. As on February 29, 2024, he has played one ODI and three tests. Though he didn’t have great numbers to start his career with, he is surely in the scheme of things for India in the future. That is why the BCCI has placed him in the Grade C category, where he earns INR 1 crore per year and then the match fee per game.29. Avesh Khan: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees: Indian pacer Avesh Khan has been in and out of the team across formats. He has been part of a handful of games in the last 12 months or so when India have given rest to the seniors. Avesh has not played test cricket yet, but has been a backup pacer in limited-over cricket. Hence, he is in Grade C, earning INR 1 crore per year with match fee.28. Prasidh Krishna: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Tall Indian pacers with good speed and accuracy are not found consistently, and Prasidh Krishna comes with a similar skillset. Hence, the Indian management has always backed the 28-year-old. He has done well in limited-over cricket since his debut and is a backup pacer in ODIs and T20Is. Prasidh also made his test debut more recently in South Africa. Hence, he is in the Grade C category, where he will earn INR 1 crore and match fees additionally.27. KS Bharat: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Since Rishabh Pant’s accident, India have tried a number of wicket-keepers in test cricket. One name that has the most chances is KS Bharat. Srikar Bharat has played seven tests in the last 12 months or so, including the WTC final 2023. He falls in the category of Grade C and will earn per year INR 1 crore, apart from the match fee.26. Arshdeep Singh (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Arshdeep Singh made his debut in 2022, and since then, he has been among the first-choice pacers in the shortest format. He has picked up the most T20I wickets for India since his debut. His good performances also earned him an ODI debut. India have stuck with him regularly in limited-overs cricket. Hence, just like last year, he is in the Grade C category, earning INR 1 crore per year.25. Sanju Samson (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Sanju Samson is another name who has retained his place in Grade C for 2024. He has been a backup wicket-keeper batter in the white-ball formats and has played odd matches here and there. His fee per year is INR 1 crore, apart from match fees as per the format. Samson is yet to make his test debut for India.24. Mukesh Kumar (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Since making his debut in July 2023, Mukesh Kumar is probably the only Indian player to have featured in almost all the international series for India. He made his debut in all three formats in the last 12 months and played throughout. Hence, he got his maiden central contract and will be earning INR 1 crore per year as per Grade C contract.23. Washington Sundar (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees: Indian spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has been in and out of the team because of multiple injuries. But whenever he has been fit enough to play, India have picked him in the squad, irrespective of the format. He gives an all-round option to the team and has been part of the team for a couple of years now. Sundar gets INR 1 crore per year and match fees.22. Jitesh Sharma (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:After playing nine T20Is in the last 12 months, Jitesh Sharma makes his way into BCCI’s central contracts. Jitesh has been a backup wicket-keeper for India in T20I cricket, and he has done a pretty good job with the limited chances he has got. That has benefited him, and he will be getting INR 1 crore per year apart from match fees.21. Ravi Bishnoi (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees: Indian leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi is another player who has gotten his maiden central contract this year. He has been included in Grade C by the BCCI. Bishnoi is a regular player for the Indian team in the shortest format of the game. India have picked him as a backup spinner in T20Is, and he was named Man of the Series in the five-match T20I series against Australia at home. Bishnoi will be earning INR 1 crore this year apart from match fee.20. Shivam Dube (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Despite making his debut in 2019, all-rounder Shivam Dube was not part of the central contracts in 2023. But his IPL success and an injury to Hardik Pandya gave him a chance to sneak into the Indian T20I squad, and he grabbed the chance with both hands. Dube has been included in Grade C list of contracts for 2023-24 season and he will earn INR 1 crore apart from match fee.19. Shardul Thakur (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Shardul Thakur is another Indian cricketer who has retained his place in the Grade C category for 2024. The bowling all-rounder has been part of the Indian squad across formats and even played in the WTC 2023 final and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023. Hence, he is being paid INR 1 crore along with the match fee by the Indian cricket board for the ongoing season.18. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Ruturaj Gaikwad is a new name in the Grade C category for 2024. He has been rewarded for some good performances in limited opportunities he has got so far. Gaikwad led India to Gold medal in the Asian Games 2023 and captained India on a few occasions. He is an upcoming star for India, and he will earn 1 crore along with the match fee.17. Tilak Verma (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Tilak Varma is one name that has done well in the last 12 months. He has played four ODIs and 16 T20Is in this period for India. The left-hander is part of India’s second-string side in white-ball cricket, and we might see him regularly in the coming years. That is why he has earned his maiden central contract from the BCCI and is in Grade C for 2024.16. Rinku Singh (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Another name that has earned a maiden central contract from the BCCI is Rinku Singh. He is probably the most exciting cricketer to watch out for in recent times. Rinku has certainly done a tremendous job for India in the last 12 months. He has played 2 ODIs and 15 T20Is. Rinku has an average of 89 and a strike rate of 176.23 in T20Is. So apart from the match fee, he will earn INR 1 crore in 2024.15. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Yashasvi Jaiswal has had an incredible last few months. In just 25 international matches, he has scored four centuries, including two double hundreds. Notably, he was not in the central contracts for 2023, but made an incredible entry and has been named in Grade B directly, which features some other big names. With his performances, he is one of the few players who directly got a Grade B contract from the BCCI. He will earn INR 3 crore, and the match fee is additional.14. Axar Patel (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Overall, it hasn’t been good the last 12 months for all-rounder Axar Patel. He missed the ICC Cricket ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 due to an injury at the last moment, and now he has been demoted from Grade A to Grade B. In 2023, he was more active, largely because Ravindra Jadeja was injured. But now, he is part of the team but gets fewer games to play, that might be the reason for his demotion. Nevertheless, he will earn INR 3 crore with the match fee in 2024.13. Kuldeep Yadav (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Kuldeep Yadav has made a jump in the newly announced central contracts by the BCCI. The wrist spinner was in Grade C in 2023, and now he is in Grade B for 2024. His good performances in the last 12 months across formats have been noticed by the BCCI. Hence, he will earn INR 3 crore and the match fee for 2024.12. Rishabh Pant (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Rishabh Pant has also been demoted in the latest central contracts. Well, since his accident in December 2022, he has been out of action and recovering, but still, it is a great step by the BCCI that he is still in the central contracts and the board has placed him in Grade B. There is still uncertainty about his return to the Indian team, but he will earn INR 3 crore in 2024.11. Suryakumar Yadav (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Suryakumar Yadav is currently battling an injury, but he is among the first-choice players in the shortest format of the game. He will be a key player for India at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. But he hasn’t had much effect in the other formats. SKY has also led India in the last few T20I series. He has retained his position in Grade B and will earn INR 3 crore in 2024 apart from match fee.10. Hardik Pandya (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Hardik Pandya is among the first-choice players in limited-overs cricket and is touted as the next captain for India. Hence, despite him missing a number of games in the last year or so, the BCCI has kept him in the Grade A category. The all-rounder will earn INR 5 crore and also get paid additional match fee in 2024.9. Shubman Gill (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees: India’s next superstar, Shubman Gill, has also made a jump in the newly announced central contracts by the BCCI. He was in Grade B last year, and now he has been promoted to Grade A for 2024. It is largely because of the incredible year he had across formats, and he ended up being the highest run-scorer in 2023. Gill will earn INR 5 crore apart from match fee in 2024 from the BCCI.8. KL Rahul (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Veteran star KL Rahul has also made a jump from Grade B to Grade A in central contracts for 2023-24 season. Since his return from injury, he has been incredible for India and has scored runs in bulk. Rahul is currently recovering from an injury, but he is among the first-choice players for the national side. He will earn INR 5 crore apart from match fee in 2024.7. Mohammed Siraj (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Just like Gill and Rahul, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj had an exceptional 2023 with the ball across formats. He has now become India’s main bowler, along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, in all three formats and has been doing well. Siraj was in Grade B last year, and now he will earn INR 5 crore with Grade A cotract in 2023-24.6. Mohammed Shami (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been incredible over the years for India and is one of the main reasons for India’s success. Shami has been in Grade A for a consecutive year now. He was India’s highest wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and is currently out of action due to injury. Shami will earn INR 5 crore in 2024 apart from match fee.5. Ravi Ashwin (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin is another player who has retained his place in Grade A for 2023-24. Ashwin has been a key player for India in test cricket and also played in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. However, he is not considered for T20Is anymore, but he is still a key player for the other two formats, mainly in tests. He will be earning INR 5 crore in 2024.4. Ravindra Jadeja (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is on BCCI’s top category list. He has been the go-through player for India across formats and a key performer. He has won a number of games for the national team, which is why he is a highly rated and proven customer. Jadeja will be earning INR 7 crore in 2024 apart from match fee.3. Jasprit Bumrah (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:Jasprit Bumrah is one of the biggest names in modern-day cricket because of what he has done in all three formats. The ace pacer is the leader of the pace for India in all three formats and the biggest weapon for the team. Hence, he has rightfully retained his place in the Grade A+ category. He will earn INR 7 crore apart from match fee in 2024.2. Virat Kohli (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:It will not be the wrong statement to say that Virat Kohli is the biggest brand, not just in Indian cricket, but across the globe. That is why even the BCCI knows how valuable he is for the Indian team. Even his individual performances have been incredible in the last year or so. The BCCI will pay him INR 7 crores this year apart from match fee. However, he earns way more than that with brand endorsements, promotions, events, and other things.1. Rohit Sharma (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:Without a doubt, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is on Grade A+ list. Individually as well, he deserves to be in this category. He led India to the finals of the ICC WTC and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023. Although it didn’t end in India’s favour, Rohit’s captaincy was brilliant. The Indian captain will earn INR 7 crore, the captain’s bonus (25 to 30 percent per match), apart from match fee in 2024.Also Read: Top 5 footballers of all time
Dravid was offered the bonus amount following the national team's success but he was happy to settle for the due amount – 2.5 crore – similar to other coaching staffFormer India head coach Rahul Dravid has refused to take the bonus amount of 2.5 crore offered to him by the BCCI following the recent T-20 World Cup triumph in the Americas.Dravid was offered the bonus amount following the national team's success but he was happy to settle for the due amount – 2.5 crore – similar to other coaching staff.The BCCI wanted to repay Dravid for guiding India to the trophy in Barbados by hiking his reward to 5 crore, which is at par with the players, PTI has learnt that the 51-year-old was happy with an equal pay check as other coaching staff.It was more of a goodwill gesture than any official call as Dravid's tenure as India coach had originally ended after last year's 50-over World Cup at home.However, skipper Rohit Sharma and the governing body were successful in convincing Dravid to stay till the T20 World Cup as they then had felt that time was too short for a new coach to take up the high-pressure job.Dravid went on to end his India coaching stint as a World Cup winner, and talks have been swirling around him joining an IPL franchise as mentor.But at this point, the Bengaluru man seems to be keen to take a step back and relax after a hectic over two years tenure as the India head coach, before taking the next career move.Meanwhile, the BCCI on Tuesday appointed former India opener Gautam Gambhir as Dravid's successor for the next three years.Under Gambhir's coaching, the Kolkata Knight Riders won their third IPL trophy earlier this year.Also Read: Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer to hit 100 million followers on Instagram
Why Arshdeep Singh is the rapid-firing run-killer of Indian T20I team?The 25-year-old Arshdeep Singh has vaulted past Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become India’s highest wicket-taking pacer; he is just five short of surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal's 96.In a country where unbridled expectations are an entitlement for cricket fans, Arshdeep Singh can occasionally shuttle between becoming a leading T20I bowling exponent and just another run-machine (from the wrong end).But it is not for nothing that the left-arm seamer has emerged as a bowling mainstay for India in the shortest format. In only two and a half years and 59 T20Is, the 25-year-old Arshdeep has vaulted past greats Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become India’s highest wicket-taking pacer. He is only five short of surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal’s 96 at the top.Arshdeep can flood social media timelines for his profligacy at the death on rough evenings, like the recent showing in a defeat to South Africa in Gqeberha. But a review of his nearly 30-month run in the blues suggests he’s been clear of his contemporaries on most accounts.Powerplay surgeOnly 13 T20Is into his career, Arshdeep was up playing a World Cup in Australia. Two years in, he has a title to his name while already becoming India’s highest wicket-taking (27) pacer in the tournament. Despite Bhuvneshwar being phased out of the national squad, India have not struggled for early wickets, with Arshdeep taking up the mantle, even freeing up Bumrah and other seamers to handle the later stages.Since his debut, the Punjab pacer has racked up 37 wickets at an impressive 7.51 economy in the first six. He has dismissed 32 openers in this time, already the sixth-best among all pacers in T20Is.Not bad at the deathDeath-bowling numbers are bound to look inferior when placed aside the inimitable Bumrah’s tally – 41 wickets at a gobsmacking 6.82 economy rate! If one would keep him as the neutral base to judge everybody else, Arshdeep is not far out on the leaderboard. In fact, he’s picked up 46 wickets, nine more than his PP shares, and stands eighth on the all-time list.Though none have registered as many scalps as him between overs 17-20 since his debut, Arshdeep’s slightly alarming 9.11 economy is one of the areas where he needs to put in an acute patchwork. Of the nine bowlers who have picked as many wickets as him at the death, Arshdeep’s economy is the fourth-worst, with only Tim Southee (9.13), Chris Jordan (9.44) and Mark Adair (9.92) behind him.Most Powerplay wickets (1-6) since 2022 (Full-Member Teams)BowlerInningsWicketsEconomyArshdeep Singh (IND)57377.51Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)40296.01Shaheen Afridi (PAK)32257.32Tim Southee (NZ)33236.69Most Death Overs (17-20) wickets since 2022BowlerInningsWicketsEconomyArshdeep Singh (IND)48469.11Mark Adair (IRE)413010.96Haris Rauf (PAK)31268.32Tim Southee (NZ)28237.18But that shouldn’t deter Arshdeep too much as he enjoys a gung-ho approach for wickets in the format. With a bowler like Bumrah to plug the gaps at the other end in more intense contests like the World Cup, Arshdeep’s primary target is zeroed in on hunting early wickets.Arshdeep and Bumrah have featured in 10 T20Is (eight in T20 World Cup 2024) together, with both pacers taking 19 wickets each. Arshdeep’s economy rate stands at 7.34 with Bumrah in the XI, a considerable improvement from his career eco. of 8.34.When left to fend without the senior pacer, Arshdeep’s strike rate climbs from 12.0 to 13.6 with a sharper spike in his economy, leaking 8.57 runs per over.Consequently, 73 of his 92 wickets have witnessed batters falling before they have crossed 20. Fifteen of those have directly resulted in ducks in the opponent’s scorecard, making up over 16 percent of his total dismissals. It is only bettered by Bhuvneshwar (19 wickets) among Indians.Most T20I wickets for India (pacers)PlayerSpanInnsWktsBBIAveEconSRArshdeep Singh2022-202459924/918.478.3413.28Bhuvneshwar Kumar2012-202286905/423.16.9619.9Jasprit Bumrah2016-202469893/717.746.2716.95Hardik Pandya2016-202496884/1626.848.2319.55Unsurprisingly, Arshdeep’s brilliant 13.28 strike rate is the best amongst all 11 international pacers who have managed at least as many wickets as him in the format.World leader at 25Not many have succeeded in building an empire of wickets before turning 26 amidst the brutality of T20I batting. Arshdeep’s 92 is only bettered by Shaheen Afridi (96) among quicks. That is a mighty fine achievement when one factors in the next-best Indian pacer – Bumrah – totalled only 51 wickets in 42 appearances (between 2016-19) before his 26th birthday.The Indian system has endured a painstakingly extensive chapter of ignorance to slam-bang batters in T20Is. While the bats have finally gained acceptance, an out-and-out wicket-taker in Arshdeep also deserves his share of credit and patience on the off days in between.
