Anshul Kamboj, a fast bowler from Haryana, etched his name in history on Thursday by becoming only the third cricketer to take all ten wickets in a Ranji Trophy innings. He achieved this remarkable feat during the fifth round of the 2024-25 season, playing against Kerala at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium in Lahli. Kamboj, […]
South Africa, riding high on the back of their win in the second T20I, saw captain Aiden Markram win the toss and opt to bowl first. His decision reaped early rewards as Marco Jansen removed Sanju Samson in the opening over. Despite the early setback, India’s chase quickly gained momentum as Abhishek Sharma, emerging from […]
In a major boost for Indian cricket, star pacer Mohammed Shami has made his long-awaited return to competitive action, nearly a year after his last appearance. Shami is currently representing Bengal in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. In his first outing, Shami has been seen bowling with full intensity, showing signs of […]
Winning the toss and opting to bowl first in overcast conditions proved to be a masterstroke for the Proteas, as their pacers made early breakthroughs. The spinners then compounded India’s struggles, with Hardik Pandya (39*) and Axar Patel (27*) leading the way to a modest total of 124. Although it seemed like a chaseable target, […]
Winning the toss and opting to field first proved to be a masterstroke for South African captain Aiden Markram, with Marco Jansen striking early to dismiss the in-form Sanju Samson in the first over. Gerald Coetzee followed up by removing Abhishek Sharma, while Suryakumar Yadav also fell within the powerplay. Tilak Varma, however, looked like […]
The toss went in favor of South African captain Aiden Markram, who chose to field first in overcast conditions, a decision that paid off handsomely. Marco Jansen, known for his deadly new-ball skills, made an immediate impact, striking in his very first over. Sanju Samson, who had scored a century in the previous game, lasted […]
Opting to bat first in the humid Sharjah conditions after their previous ODI loss, Bangladesh’s decision paid off early. Despite Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s early dismissal in the first powerplay, solid fifty-plus partnerships for the second and third wickets put Bangladesh in a strong position. However, the Afghan spinners struck between the 32nd and 40th overs, […]
Chasing a challenging 253-run target on a tricky Sharjah pitch, Afghanistan’s batting innings faltered early as Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed cheaply in the fourth over. However, Sediqullah Atal and Rahmat Shah steadied the ship, guiding Afghanistan past the 100-run mark. But the tide turned when Mustafizur Rahman struck in the 29th over, removing captain Hashmatullah […]
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto had no hesitation in opting to field first in the sweltering heat of Sharjah. Openers Soumya Sarkar and Tanzid Hasan got off to a fast start, but Allah Ghazanfar struck in the first powerplay, dismissing Tanzid. A solid 71-run partnership followed between Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, but the pitch’s […]
South Africa’s decision to bowl first backfired as India’s openers raced to 24/0 in just three overs before Abhishek Sharma fell, struggling with the Durban pitch’s unpredictable bounce. Suryakumar Yadav then joined Sanju Samson, and the pair upped the tempo, guiding India to 56/1 by the end of the powerplay. Samson was in full flow, […]