Yashasvi Jaiswal has etched his name in Indian cricketing history once again as he achieved a historic milestone while playing for India on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test against England.Jaiswal breaks Sunil Gavaskar’s iconic record and joins legends Rahul Dravid and Virender SehwagJaiswal became the fastest Indian to reach 2000 Test runs. He achieved this in just 40 innings, matching Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, and surpassing the legendary Sunil Gavaskar’s record of 23 Tests. Jaiswal’s stellar rise has not just been about runs, it’s been about consistency and maturity beyond his years.In just 21 Tests and 40 innings,…

India couldn’t have scripted a better start to Day 3 as Mohammed Siraj ripped through the heart of England’s batting within the first over of the morning session. With England resuming at 66/3, Siraj dismissed the two most experienced batters, Joe Root and Ben Stokes, off consecutive deliveries to reduce the hosts to 84/5. It was Siraj’s raw pace, seam movement, and unrelenting aggression that opened the gates wider for India, who had already asserted dominance with the bat.Joe Root undone by Mohammed Siraj and sharp glovework as England collapse beginsRoot’s dismissal early on Day 3 was the first dent…

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad, who retired as one of Test cricket’s leading wicket-takers, has named the best Indian batter he bowled to during his career and also the toughest Indian bowler he ever faced in his long successful career. Broad’s rivalry with India is among the most iconic chapters of his Test career. Over the years, he picked up 74 wickets in Tests against India, often engaging in spirited battles with batters like Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. From epic duels in India to fiery spells at Lord’s and Nottingham, Broad was a consistent performer against…

The much-anticipated second Test between England and India got underway on July 2 at Edgbaston in Birmingham. England entered the contest brimming with confidence after a comprehensive win in the opening Test at Headingley. India, trailing 0-1 in the five-match series, are eyeing a strong comeback at a venue where they have never won a Test match.Why England and Indian players are wearing black armbandsBefore play began, the Edgbaston crowd witnessed a heartfelt tribute from both teams. Players from England and India wore black armbands in memory of former England cricketer Wayne Larkins, who passed away on June 28.Larkins, who…

India‘s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has provided clarity on Jasprit Bumrah‘s availability for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, scheduled from July 2 to July 6, 2025. The update comes after a week of speculation that India’s pace spearhead may be rested due to workload management, despite being in top form.India’s assistant coach provides clarity on Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness status After India’s five-wicket defeat in the series opener at Headingley, several reports had suggested that Bumrah, who bowled a staggering 43.4 overs across two innings, might be rested for the second Test in line with India’s broader strategy…

Faf du Plessis delivered a masterclass in power-hitting during a Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 clash, smashing a sensational century that not only secured victory for Texas Super Kings (TEX) but also powered them through to the playoffs for the third consecutive time. The veteran South African batter lit up the stadium with his explosive strokeplay, shattering many records previously held by the greats of the game. In a sensational knock Faf scored 103 runs in just 53 deliveries, including 5 fours and 9 sixes.Here are the list of records broken by Faf du Plessis:1. Joint 4th most T20 centuries With…

Shamar Joseph has a false start as he misses his run-up first ball on Saturday. Edgbaston mocks him jovially. It was similar to the false start Joseph had six months ago as he ran in to deliver his first ball in international cricket, against Australia at the Adelaide Oval: that time, he overcame it to take Steve Smith’s wicket. He has a picture of that dismissal framed in his house in New Amsterdam, in Guyana.At Edgbaston this morning, Joe Root pushes the first ball, a fuller delivery, to mid-on. In Joseph’s second over, Ollie Pope decides to cut a ball…

Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has a habit of inviting trolls to his social media posts. From his messages to his dressing sense, he is always in the news. Umar was once again brutally trolled after he shared a picture of himself wearing a pink color shirt and shorts and wrote, “Real style never right or wrong. It’s all about being happy and being yourself.” The post went viral, and the fans started mocking him. This is not the first time he was on the receiving end. Earlier, he misspelled KKR, which led to massive trolling. Looks like barbie— Troll Cricket…

One bloc of countries approaches them with maturity and flexibility; for players from the other teams, they need to like it or lump itOsman Samiuddin20-Jul-2024 • 8 hrs agoEmployers, not employees, are at the centre of some cricket contracts AFP/Getty ImagesLet’s say there are two kinds of players in world cricket: Player A and Player B. (If it’s easier to picture Player A as, say, a New Zealand men’s international and Player B as, I don’t know, a Pakistani men’s international, by all means go ahead.)Player A is employed by an organisation. On top of basic financial remuneration, the player…

India’s captaincy saga for the T20I format has seen a fresh twist with Suryakumar Yadav being tipped to be India’s new T20I skipper for the long run instead of the all-rounder Hardik Pandya.Follow the Live Updates for the Squad Announcement – HereAccording to a report by the Press Trust of India (PTI), the specialist batter has emerged as the front-runner to be India’s permanent skipper in the shortest format.The report has also suggested that both the Head Coach, Gautam Gambhir and the Chief Selector, Ajit Agarkar have informed Pandya regarding their move earlier in the evening and have said that it…