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List of batsmen to score 100+ in 100th Test Innings

Hashim Amla scored 100+ runs in 100th test innings vs Sri Lanka at the Wanderers to put South Africa in a dominant position in the final test.
Here are the other list of batsmen who have achieved this feat
ColinCowdrey.
Javed Miandad.
Gordon Greenidge
Alec Stewart.
Inzamam ul Haq
Ricky Pointing(2 100s)
Graeme Smith. Continue reading “List of batsmen to score 100+ in 100th Test Innings”

JP Duminy inconsistency- Two 50+ scorers in a test series for the first time since 2008-09

Jp Duminy who South Africa team have relied on has been relatively inconsistent for the past some years finally came to the party by scoring two 50+ scores in a test series against Srilanka for the first time since 2008. Duminy who South Africa have relied on and considering his talent has been very inconsistent. Here are the statistics of Duminy.

Only the second Test series in which he has made 2 50+ scores. The first time he did was in the series in Australia back in 2008-09.

South Africa will be Hoping Jp Duminy to continue his good form and be consistent for the future tours

Top Ten Test Bowlers January 2017-ICC Rankings

These is the list of Top 10 test bowlers in January 2017 as per latest ICC Rankings. It features two bowlers from India,& Australia and England and three bowlers from South Africa and one from Sri lanka Continue reading “Top Ten Test Bowlers January 2017-ICC Rankings”

Top Ten Test Batsmen January 2017-ICC Rankings

These is the list of Top 10 test batsmen in January 2017 as per latest ICC Rankings. It features two batsman from Australia, one from England,India and New Zealand, two batsman from Pakistan and three batsman from South Africa. Continue reading “Top Ten Test Batsmen January 2017-ICC Rankings”

Indian Squad for ODI & T-20 Series vs England 2017 Announced

Yuvraj Singh has been recalled for the One day and T-20 Squads for India’s upcoming series against England in January following his prolific run in Ranji Trophy. Virat Kohli has been named as skipper of both One day and T-20 after M.S.Dhoni decided to step down from the above post.

Rishab Pant the 19 year old and wicket keeper batsman received a maiden call up for the T-20 following his good performance in Ranji trophy though Dhoni has retained his place in both squads. Ajinkya Rahane has kept his spot in One day but failed to make a cut in T-20 as selectors opted for youngsters. Mandeep Singh has taken a place of Rahane in T-20.
Raina also makes a cut after missing the New Zealand one day series because of his illness. Dhawan and Rahane have been included for the side games to prove their fitness. Continue reading “Indian Squad for ODI & T-20 Series vs England 2017 Announced”