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”
Author: The Cricket Blog
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”
Youngest Player to score a debut 100 in Ranji Trophy Final-2017
Prithvi Pankaj Shaw at the age of 17, guided Mumbai to the Ranji Trophy Final be defeating Tamil Nadu with a debut 100. Amol Muzamdar was the last Mumbai batsman to score a century on debut in Ranji Trophy Continue reading “Youngest Player to score a debut 100 in Ranji Trophy Final-2017”
Highest Run Rate in a Test Match Innings-2017
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”
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”