Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel lavished high praises on all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, calling him a “complete package” after the Indian all-rounder joined the prestigious 300-wicket club in Test cricket during the second Test against Bangladesh.
Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) Ravindra Jadeja could not hide his joy after achieving a momentous milestone on Monday, becoming the seventh Indian bowler to claim 300 wickets in Test cricket. His achievement came during Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh, where he picked up his landmark wicket to etch his name among India’s elite.
Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) The second Test between India and Bangladesh, disrupted by rain for the first three days, saw a dramatic revival on Day 4 as India's top-order batters unleashed a relentless counterattack. With an approach akin to a T20 powerplay in the longest format of the game, India’s batting performance not only dominated the day but also smashed multiple records, turning the Test into a historic spectacle.
Canterbury (UK), Sep 30 (IANS) English County Club Kent has acquired the services of wicketkeeper-batter Chris Benjamin from Warwickshire on a contract that will run until at least the end of the 2027 season. The 25-year-old had a breakout debut year in 2021, announcing his arrival during the inaugural edition of The Hundred with a match-winning innings for Birmingham Phoenix after only just signing his first professional contract.
Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) Ravichandran Ashwin struck two early blows in Bangladesh's second innings as the fourth day of the second Test came to a close on Monday with India in the driver's seat with a lead of 26 runs at the Green Park Stadium here.
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Legendary India cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar have announced the launch of a six-team International Masters League (IML), the inaugural edition of which is set to be played this year. The tournament will feature cricket stars from six nations – India, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, England and Sri Lanka. Tendulkar will be back to playing on the 22 yards via this league, while Gavaskar has been appointed as the League Commissioner.
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that India's quickfire first innings against Bangladesh in the second Test was a reflection of the England's "Bazball" approach.
Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) India's star batter Virat Kohli has become the fastest player to reach 27,000 international runs on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh here at the Green Park Stadium on Monday. Kohli leapfrogged legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar's record (623 innings) as he achieved the feat in just 594, the only cricketer ever to finish 27000 international runs in under 600 outings.
Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) India declared their innings with a commanding lead of 52 runs in the second Test match against Bangladesh, who were bowled out for 233, on the fourth day of the match at the Green Park Stadium here on Monday. From the very first over, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal set the tone for the innings. The dynamic duo wasted no time, adding a staggering 50 runs in just three overs. Rohit showcased his intent by launching the first two balls he faced over the ropes, finishing his explosive cameo with a quickfire 23 runs off just 11 deliveries.
Kanpur, Sep 30 (IANS) With Pakistan gearing up to host the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, the spotlight has shifted to India’s participation in the tournament, a question that remains uncertain. The tournament is scheduled to be played from February 19 to March 9, marking Pakistan's first major ICC event as hosts in several years. However, doubt looms over whether India, led by Rohit Sharma, will travel across the border.
