Joshua Da Silva made history during the ongoing first Test match between South Africa and West Indies as he equalled the world record for most dismissals in a men’s Test innings. The Windies keeper took seven catches in the second innings, which is the joint-most dismissals in Test innings by a keeper for West Indies, and tied with Ridley Jacobs’ performance against Australia in 2000. Furthermore, Da Silva also became the fifth keeper in the world to have seven dismissals in a single Test innings, joining the ranks of Wasim Bari, Bob Taylor, Ian Smith, and Ridley Jacobs. Da Silva’s…
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In a thrilling display of fast bowling on a pace-friendly pitch, South Africa triumphed over West Indies by 87 runs in the first test match held at Centurion. With the teams’ batting collapsing on the third day, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada shone, taking 6-50 in the final innings to restrict the West Indians to 159 all out while chasing 247 for victory. Despite Jermaine Blackwood’s impressive 79, Rabada proved too much for the West Indies, who lost their ninth wicket to the bowler when Blackwood tried to fend off a short ball and edged to Aiden Markram in the slips.…
Nathan Lyon’s heroics with the ball helped Australia leave India struggling in the third Test on Thursday. Lyon’s incredible 8-64 in India’s second innings left the hosts with just 163 on the board, setting Australia a target of 76 to win and secure a spot in the world test championship final in London on June 7. Cheteshwar Pujara’s gritty 59 provided a glimmer of hope for India, but it was mainly a display of grim cricket for the hosts over the course of 61 overs. Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma were among the early wickets to fall to Lyon,…
Ravichandran Ashwin has done it again! The senior Indian off-spinner has added yet another feather to his cap by claiming his 688th international wicket during the first session of Day 2 in Indore against Australia, surpassing Kapil Dev to claim the third spot among Indian bowlers. Ashwin has been breaking records on a regular basis now with his exceptional performances, and this milestone is no exception. The historic scalp came in the form of Alex Carey, whom Ashwin trapped LBW with a sharp delivery that the Australian wicket-keeper played for turn. Despite taking a review, Carey had to depart, sealing…
Since the inception of the Indian Premier League in 2008, Punjab Kings (PBKS) have been one of the most popular teams in the tournament. Despite having a loyal fan base, the franchise has failed to clinch a title in the tournament’s history. They have had several T20 superstars on their roster over the years, but the team’s inconsistent core has prevented them from achieving their ultimate goal. In this article, we will focus on the three great players who failed to live up to expectations while representing PBKS. 1) Glenn Maxwell Glenn Maxwell’s explosive batting skills have made him one…
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has criticized India’s aggressive approach in the first innings of the third Test against Australia, stating that they failed to respect the conditions and situation. The term “Bazball” has been given to England’s approach in the longest format of the game, which involves playing with aggression. However, Jaffer believes that India would have been better off playing with patience in the initial stages of the game, rather than reacting aggressively. India’s aggressive approach in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia resulted in a catastrophic failure, with the hosts being bowled out for…
India’s veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has risen to the top of the ICC Test rankings for bowlers, overtaking England’s James Anderson. Anderson had recently ended Pat Cummins’ four-year streak at the top of the rankings after his impressive performance in the first pink ball Test against New Zealand. However, Ashwin’s six-wicket haul in India’s win over Australia in February 2022 has helped him climb to the top with a total of 864 points. Ashwin’s rise to the summit marks a moment of glory for the off-spinner, who has been a constant threat to opposition batters in subcontinent conditions. He also…
The Indian cricket team found themselves in a dire situation on the first day of the third test match against Australia. After choosing to bat first, India were reduced to a mere 84/7 by the end of the first session, with Australian bowlers wreaking havoc on the Indian batting lineup. The Australian spin trio of Matthew Kuhnemann, Lyon, and Todd Murphy were particularly impressive. He picked up two crucial wickets in his debut spell, including the prized scalp of Indian former captain Virat Kohli, who was dismissed after playing a solid innings of 22 runs. Nathan Lyon and Murphy also…
The third Test match between India and Australia is currently underway, and it has been a rollercoaster ride for both sides. India started the day by winning the toss and choosing to bat first. However, the Indian batting lineup was put under immense pressure by the Australian bowlers, with half of their lineup dismissed in the first session of play. After a shaky start, India seemed to be finding some stability as skipper Virat Kohli played a solid innings. He was looking comfortable at the crease, scoring runs at a decent pace and providing some much-needed stability to the Indian…
The third Test match between India and Australia at the Indore has begun with a thrilling start. After winning the toss, India decided to bat first, but their batting line-up struggled against the Australian spinners. The hosts lost five wickets for just 46 runs in 12 overs. Matthew Kuhnemann was the first to strike, as he dismissed Rohit Sharma, who had scored a brilliant century in the first match. The Indian opener was stumped by Alex Carey for just 12 runs. After that, the Australian spinners continued to dominate, as they picked up wickets at a very fast paced. Shreyas…