India's bane and Australia's boon, Travis Head, became the first batter to bag a King Pair and century at a venue in the same calendar year. The Gabba considered Australia's fortress, wasn't Head's favourite playground when he turned up to face the West Indies in the day-night Test earlier this year. He was …
Jasprit Bumrah and Travis Head on Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia.© AFP India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was at his absolute best on Day 2 of the side's third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane. Bumrah shone with figures of 5 for 72, helping the visitors make a …
Babar Azam, on Friday, December 13, became the fastest to 11000 runs in T20s. He broke the record of Chris Gayle in Pakistan’s second T20I against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Babar reached the landmark in his 298th innings, while Gayle got there in 314 innings. David Warner (330) and Virat Kohli …
Russian Grandmaster Garry Kasparov congratulated India's D Gukesh, who broke his record to become the youngest world chess champion on Thursday. Before Gukesh's feat on Thursday, Kasparov of Russia was the youngest world champion when he won the title at the age of 22, dethroning Anatoly Karpov in 1985. Gukesh, 18, defeated defending …
Smriti Mandhana scored her fourth ODI century of 2024 during India's defeat to Australia at the WACA. This remarkable achievement set a new all-time record for the most centuries scored in a calendar year in women's ODIs, according to Wisden. Mandhana's innings came as India chased 299, a target set by Australia thanks …
Mitchell Starc is on the cusp of another major landmark in his Test career. He has a chance of becoming the fourth bowler and second pacer to take 50 or more wickets at The Gabba in Brisbane. Starc is currently placed fourth behind Shane Warne (68), Glenn McGrath (65) and Nathan Lyon (51).The 34-year-old Starc …
Mumbai made a mockery out of Vidarbha's total of 221/6 to enter the semi-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Wednesday. By doing so, the Shreyas Iyer-led side smashed the record books in T20 cricket. Mumbai achieved the highest successful chase in a Men's T20 knockout game, and are also the first …
Tickets for the first four days of the second Test in next year's five-match series between England and India at Edgbaston, Birmingham, have been sold out. According to the iconic cricket ground, this marks the first time tickets for the first four days of a non-Ashes Test in England have been fully booked. "Following unprecedented …
Despite retiring from international cricket four years ago, MS Dhoni continues to be the cynosure of all eyes. Not seen in ground much nowadays, he is only active in the Indian Premier League as a player. Dhoni plays for Chennai Super Kings and he has been retained by the franchise for Rs 4 …
Cole Palmer produced yet another stunning display as he broke two records during Chelsea's comprehensive 4-3 come from behind win over Tottenham Hotspur. Palmer has now scored most penalties without missing in Premier League history.The London derby began at a frenetic pace, with Tottenham taking a commanding 2-0 lead within the first 11 minutes. Former …
