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Test cricket is the hardest and longest format of the game, which checks the real strength of a cricketer. Scoring a test hundred is always a special landmark, but converting it into a big one takes a lot of hard work. There have been only 31 batters who have 31 occurrences when a batter has scored 300 or more in an inning. But there have been some batters who have taken it to another level and played a counterattacking triple century. That’s what we will talk about here in this article. We will discuss the top seven fastest triple centuries…

Joe Root’s place in cricketing lore has been ensured through breaking many milestones- the monumental kind. On 9 October, he surpassed Alastair Cook as England’s all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket and went past Sunil Gavaskar’s record 34 Test centuries during the first Test match in Multan against Pakistan. With each stride more incredible than the last, his achievements continue to push him up the ladder as one of the best batters in the modern era. Root Surpasses Alastair Cook as England’s Leading Run-Getter Joe Root has been an example of unbelievable consistency over the years. The first Test against…

The third ODI between Ireland and South Africa in Abu Dhabi on Monday was a historic game of cricket for the Irish Cricket Team. Because it was only the second time that they beat the Rainbow Nation in the 50-over format after a brilliant batting display. South Africa were below-par on the field in the first innings but they had an exhilarating moment on the field, which caught the attention of the world. It happened when former South Africa captain JP Duminy, who is the current batting coach of the South African men’s team, came on the ground for fielding…

As we know, the women’s T20 World Cup is happening in Dubai. India has registered its maiden win by beating Pakistan by 6 wickets. The Indian women’s team chased down a target of 106 runs in the 18th over. But in the last stage of the game, a massive neck injury scares the Indian skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur. It all happens before the last delivery of the game. In the 18th over, Pakistani all-rounder Nida Dar comes to bowl; at that time, Team India needs 3 runs in 2 overs. On the 4th delivery of the over, H. Kaur is on…

The Irani Cup is one of India’s premier red-ball tournaments, which is being played every year under the supervision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This tournament is played between the reigning Ranji Trophy winner and the Rest of India team, which includes top players from other state teams, excluding players from Ranji Trophy winners. The first edition of the Irani Cup was played back in 1959–60, and the 62nd edition of the tournament, Irani Cup 2024, is all set to be played between October 1 and 5. The Rest of India team will take on…

Cricket is growing at a rapid pace, and every cricketer wants to grab every opportunity that comes his way. That is why we have seen in the recent past where cricketers have decided to take early retirements or decline the country’s central contract to play franchise leagues around the world. Trent Boult, Kane Williamson, and Devon Conway are some prime examples, and now this list will include another big name. Star South African leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has decided to opt from the central contract from Cricket South Africa (CSA), citing personal reasons. The CSA and the 34-year-old jointly confirmed it…

The Chhattisgarh Women’s T20 Cup 2024 is all set to get underway on September 27 (Wednesday). A total of six teams will be taking part in the second edition of the tournament. Goa Women CC won the first edition of the tournament as they beat Vidarbha Women in the final by 8 wickets. However, the two finalists of the maiden season, along with Odisha Women CC, aren’t part of the second edition. The Chhattisgarh Women’s T20 Cup 2024 will have some new teams. Six teams to take part in the second edition are Andhra Women, Chhattisgarh Red Women, Chhattisgarh Blue…

Fans of South Africa and the world are getting treated to some high-profile action in the ongoing CSA T20 Knock Out Competition 2024. This edition got underway on September 21 with seven teams and a number of local and international South African players taking part in the competition. This format will be played in a round-robin format with all teams playing one game against each other. After playing the six matches in the group stage, the top four teams on the points table will qualify for the semi-finals. The final will be played on October 21, whereas this tournament will…

The 20th edition of the CSA T20 Challenge started on September 27 (Friday). A total of 8 teams are taking part in the ongoing season. The Titans will be defending their title in this tournament. The CSA T20 Challenge 2024 will have 32 matches, including the final. These matches will be played across 8 different venues in South Africa. It will be played in round-robin and knockout formats. Each team will play one game against the other seven teams. By the end of the group stage, the top four teams will make it to the playoffs. The playoff stage will…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is gearing up for a mega auction, which promises to be a significant event for the franchises and fans alike. According to the latest reports, teams are likely to be allowed five player retentions and the return of the Right to Match (RTM) card. The auction is expected to take place towards the end of 2024, possibly in November or December, with a salary purse ranging between INR 115-120 crore for each team. Here’s what you need to know. Retentions: 5 Players and 1 RTM Card In a major update, the IPL governing council…