Australian team achieved a feat with a highest run rate in a test match innings against Pakistan in Sydney on 6 January 2017. They scored 241 for the loss of 2 wickets in 32 overs with a run rate of 7.53. Continue reading “Highest Run Rate in a Test Match Innings-2017”
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Younis Khan- First Batsman to score test hundreds in 11 Different countries
Younis Khan has become the first player to score test hundreds in 11 different countries( all the 10 cricket playing nations plus the UAE). Younis achieved this feat with his 100 on the 3rd day of the third test against Australia at Sydney on January 5. Continue reading “Younis Khan- First Batsman to score test hundreds in 11 Different countries”
Eoin Morgan Last Ball Six Vs Melbourne Stars Video-2017 for Sydney Thunder
Eoin Morgan’s last ball six off Ben Hilfenhaus helped Sydney Thunder pull off a dramatic last ball win by 6 wickets against Melbourne Stars Continue reading “Eoin Morgan Last Ball Six Vs Melbourne Stars Video-2017 for Sydney Thunder”
Youngest Sri Lankan Bowler To Get a 5 Wicket Haul in Test Cricket
The youngest Sri Lankan bowler to get 5 wickets in a test is. Ravindra Pushpakumara who achieved it against Zimbabwe in 1994.
The second youngest Sri Lankan bowler to pick up a 5fer is Lahiru Kumara who picked up 6-122 against South Africa in Capetown in January 3 2017 Continue reading “Youngest Sri Lankan Bowler To Get a 5 Wicket Haul in Test Cricket”
Hilton Cartwright to debut against Pakistan in Sydney
Hilton Cartwright will have an opportunity to play his debut match against Pakistan in Sydney and he will be replacing Nic Maddinson who has had a ordinary series.The Australian selectors have also made one more change by bringing in spinner Steve O’ Keefe instead of pace bowler Jackson Bird with one eye on the upcoming tour of India. Pitch will be expected to turn in Sydney, and Aussies will be hoping they play spin well before the clash against India in February. They will be hoping for a whitewash to boost their confidence ahead of the India series. Continue reading “Hilton Cartwright to debut against Pakistan in Sydney”
Official- ICC Test Team of the Year 2016- Test XI for September 15-16
These are the list of ICC Test Team Players of the year 2016.
Australia- 3 (David Warner, Adam Voges, Mitchell Starc), England 4 (Alastair Cook, Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow) New Zealand 1(Kane Williamson), India 1( Ravichandran Ashwin), Sri lanka 1( Rangana Herath), South Africa 1(Dale Steyn) with Australian skipper Steve Smith named as 12th man. Continue reading “Official- ICC Test Team of the Year 2016- Test XI for September 15-16”