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“Come Down To Earth”: Sachin Tendulkar’s Message To India Star Pacer Which Impacted His Performance | Cricket News
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“Come Down To Earth”: Sachin Tendulkar’s Message To India Star Pacer Which Impacted His Performance | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar has been an inspiration to many, be it on or off the cricket field. Meanwhile, the legend himself has always been supportive towards the players he played with. Recalling the encouraging words of Tendulkar, pacer Varun Aaron revealed how the cricket veteran boosted his morale and that "changed" his Test debut in 2011. In Aaron's first match in the format, India were playing against West Indies at Wankhede and the pacer was struggling to get his maiden Test wicket. This is when Sachin motivated him to keep going."We were playing at the Wankhede Stadium. It was a really flat wicket, and the West Indies were 500 something for four. And I was really down. I was 21 years old and had never bowled 21 overs without a wicket. Sachin Tendulkar was standing ...
Windies Cricket CEO Blasts ‘World Cricket’ For Ensuring West Indies ‘Never’ Become Strong | Cricket News
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Windies Cricket CEO Blasts ‘World Cricket’ For Ensuring West Indies ‘Never’ Become Strong | Cricket News

[ad_1] West Indies cricket team in action© AFPWest Indies Cricket CEO Jonny Grave slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) and other top cricketing nations in a fiery rant over the state of affairs in the sport right now. In a recent interaction, Grave alleged that 'world cricket' is doing everything in their power to make sure that West Indies are never strong again. The Windies were a huge force in the world of cricket in the 1970s and 80s but over the years, they have fallen in the list of top sides in the world. Grave's comments came right after West Indies' tour of Australia in January-February 2024 where the Test series ended 1-1."I think everyone is a bit sick of the phrase - world cricket needs a strong West Indies - when we definitely feel that world cricket is doing ever...
Chris Gayle Hopes T20 World Cup Can Help Cricket Crack US Market | Cricket News
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Chris Gayle Hopes T20 World Cup Can Help Cricket Crack US Market | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former West Indies star Chris Gayle hopes the T20 World Cup will help cricket crack the lucrative American sports market and lift the game onto a new global level. The Twenty20 showpiece, which starts on June 1, is being jointly hosted by the United States and Gayle's native West Indies, where big crowds are expected. But it will be the first major international cricket tournament staged in the United States, with a sell-out crowd expected for the clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at a temporary 34,000-seat venue in Long Island, New York.Gayle believes the success of last year's inaugural Major League Cricket, a US-based T20 franchise competition, has given the game a foothold in America."The ICC (International Cricket Council) has been trying to get cricket on a global...
“Didn’t Spill A Drop”: With Glass In Hand, Fan Pulls Off Stunning Catch In Australia vs West Indies 3rd T20I. Watch | Cricket News
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“Didn’t Spill A Drop”: With Glass In Hand, Fan Pulls Off Stunning Catch In Australia vs West Indies 3rd T20I. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] A fan grabbed all the headlines for his non-chalant catch during the third and final T20I between Australia and West Indies in Perth on Tuesday. The fan took the catch with one hand despite holding a glass on his other one. The incident occurred in the 16th over of West Indies innings as Spencer Johnson bowled a bouncer to Sherfane Rutherford, who played a hook shot for a maximum over fine leg. Despite holding a drink on his other hand, the man took the catch without spilling it.  The man grabbed all the eyeballs as the incident went viral on social media. He didn't spill a d...
Record-Setting West Indies Beat Australia In 3rd T20I | Cricket News
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Record-Setting West Indies Beat Australia In 3rd T20I | Cricket News

[ad_1] Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford put on the biggest sixth-wicket partnership in a T20I to steer the West Indies past Australia by 37 runs in their third and final clash on Tuesday. Both men crunched quickfire half-centuries to propel the visitors to 220-6 in Perth with Australia managing just 183-5 in reply, David Warner top-scoring on 81 in his last appearance for Australia at home. The hosts won the first match in Hobart by 11 runs and sealed the series with a 34-run victory at Adelaide. The West Indies made a horror start after winning the toss and opting to bat, losing th...
Shamar Joseph, Amy Hunter Win ICC Player Of The Month Awards | Cricket News
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Shamar Joseph, Amy Hunter Win ICC Player Of The Month Awards | Cricket News

[ad_1] Latest pace sensation Shamar Joseph on Tuesday became the first West Indian to win the Men's ICC Player of the Month award for his heroics in the Australia Test series. Ireland's explosive young batter Amy Hunter claimed the honour in the women's category after her dominance against Zimbabwe. The ICC revealed the award winners for January on Tuesday after shortlists were announced last week. Joseph enjoyed a stellar start to his West Indies career. Brought into the side for their Test series against Australia, the 24-year-old made an instant impact, removing Steve Smith with his f...
‘Dad’s Army’ Australia Test Side Looks Jaded’: England Great’s Remark On Pat Cummins And Co | Cricket News
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‘Dad’s Army’ Australia Test Side Looks Jaded’: England Great’s Remark On Pat Cummins And Co | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former captain Michael Vaughan feels Australia looked jaded in the recent home Test series against the West Indies and said England stand a great chance in next year's Ashes if a "Dad's Army" is fielded by their arch-rivals. Vaughan said most of the players in the current Australian Test side are ageing and the need of the hour is to infuse fresh talent in order to continue dominating world cricket. Australia drew the recent two-Test series against the West Indies, who have a poor record Down Under. Playing in only his second Test, Shamar Joseph single-handedly guided West Indies ...
‘The Big Show’ Glenn Maxwell Registers Big Feat In T20Is With Ton Against West Indies | Cricket News
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‘The Big Show’ Glenn Maxwell Registers Big Feat In T20Is With Ton Against West Indies | Cricket News

[ad_1] Star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell continued his purple patch which started during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India last year, which has seen him not only secure the sixth marquee cricket tournament with the team but also break or equal with some big records. Maxwell, also known as 'The Big Show' hit his fifth T20I century against West Indies in the second T20I at Adelaide on Sunday, scoring 120* in 55 balls, with 12 fours and eight sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 218.88. In his last nine international innings, Maxwell has scored 106* in 44 balls against the Neth...