History was created on September 24, 2007 when India defeated Pakistan in the summit clash of the first-ever T20 World Cup to become the first nation to lift aloft the World title. With one wicket in hand, the Pakistanis needed just six runs to win off four balls, when Joginder …
Read More »On this day, Yuvraj sent Stuart Broad packing for six sixes in six balls in the 2007 T20 WC
All-rounder Yuvraj Singh, known for his big-hitting skills, played a huge part in India’s World T20 Cup triumph way back in 2007. During the inaugural edition of the event in South Africa, Yuvraj smashed England pacer Stuart Broad for six sixes on this day twelve years ago in a crucial …
Read More »Virat Kohli and his Test ducks
Among the most prolific batsman in Test cricket in recent times, Virat Kohli has been the flag bearer of modern day Test batting with his impeccable consistency across conditions. However, on Sunday, Kemar Roach had him dismissed for a golden duck by forcing an edge through to the keeper off …
Read More »Memories of The Ashes: Part 3
The third and final part of the Ashes memories is about two of the fanciest Test series of all time. Botham’s Ashes The 140 plus years of England-Australia Test cricket history have seen mixed results; some one-sided ones and some close encounters. But the 1981 Ashes will be always etched …
Read More »Memories of The Ashes: Part 2
The memories of the Ashes cannot be complete without the mention of Bradman’s Invincibles and Jim Lake’s 19 wickets. Here’s the second part of the throwback! Bradman’s Invincibles (1948) After an eight years gap due to the Second World War, the Ashes had been resumed in 1946-47. England team led …
Read More »Memories of The Ashes: Part 1
The first Test match between England and Australia was played way back in 1877. Since then it has been always one of the most cherished rivalries in cricket and even in the 142nd year the hype and anticipation are more than ever with ‘The Ashes’. Several memorable incidents in all …
Read More »Best individual T20I knocks in India-Windies games
India and West Indies will face each other in the first game of the three-match T20I series on August 3 at Florida. The two teams have met each other 11 times in international T20 games, with both sides winning 5 apiece. Here are the top five knocks from the India-Windies …
Read More »Five Indians inducted into ICC Hall of Fame before Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar became the sixth Indian to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Tendulkar who retired in November 2013 was bestowed the prestigious cap on July 18, 2019. India cricket has witnessed a bunch of legends serving the nation on the 22 yards with Sachin being the most …
Read More »The forgotten game of the 2011 World Cup
Yes, the final of the 2011 World Cup was a ripper – a steal from one of those Hitchcock movies where Dhoni, in Superman avatar of course, pulls off a heist to win India the World Cup. The semi-finals saw India and Pakistan tussle it out in a memorable battle …
Read More »From the memory lanes: When India owned Pakistan at the World Cup
Dig out a list of India – Pakistan matches and it is likely that this quarter final clash from the 1996 World Cup in the sub-continent would come on top of the pile. The pressure of a knockout clash, the presence of arch-rivals and the need to satiate the angry …
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