Batting records tumble in PSL 2023 after Rossouw's blazing century
More batting records were broken in the Pakistan Super League as Multan Sultans chased down a record target of 243 against Peshawar Zalmi to seal a playoff spot.
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"Like A Batsman From Bangladesh": Ex-Pak Star's Bizarre Remark On Khawaja
Usman Khawaja was the showstopper for Australia, scoring a whopping 180 runs as the tourists posted 480 runs in the first innings against India in Ahmedabad. While Khawaja drew plaudits from the entire cricketing fraternity for his heroics with the bat, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali some bizarre remarks on the opening batter, suggesting he played with a 'timid approach'. In fact, Ali also said that Australia's top-scoring batter Khawaja played 'like a batsman from Bangladesh'.
Challenger Cup triumph evidence of progress in Saudi cricket
Victory in the 2023 Asian Cricket Council’s Challenger Cup in Thailand has catapulted Saudi Arabia’s men’s team into unchartered waters. It also emphasised the increasing levels of competition within Asian cricket.
SA's Rilee Rossouw smashes fastest 100 in Pakistan Super League history
South African batsman Rilee Rossouw made headlines in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Friday when he smashed a stunning century to help his side chase down a mammoth total.
Shahid Afridi, Gautam Gambhir To Face Each Other On Cricket Field Again - Full Details
The clock will be turned back as the third edition of the Legends League Cricket will kick off at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Friday. Revisiting the memories of the past, former India opener Gautam Gambhir and ex-Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi will clash against each other on the field. While Gambhir is the captain of the team India Maharajas, Afridi will lead the Asia Lions as the match between the two sides will kick-start LLC 2023. The start time for the game is 8 PM IST. The third team in the tournament is World Giants. Aaron Finch is the captain of the side.
Watch: Rohit Sharma's Animated Team Talk During 4th India-Australia Test Goes Viral
The performance of Indian bowlers on Day 1 of the fourth Test match between India and Australia in Ahmedabad was uneven to say the least. While the hosts were able to take two wickets in the first session, most bowlers struggled with consistency and Usman Khawaja's brilliant ton meant that Australia ended Day 1 in the driving seat. However, the one India player who earned praise for his commitment on the field was skipper Rohit Sharma. Rohit looked proactive with his captaincy and kept trying out different bowling combinations to trouble the visitors. During the drinks break before Cameron Green came out to bat for Australia, Rohit was caught on video having an animated conversation with the team as he gestured towards the scoreboard and instructed his teammates.
"Not A Good Thing For Test Cricket": Angelo Mathews' Glaring Remarks Amid WTC Final Race With India
Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews lamented the lack of Test cricket for Sri Lanka as the Dimuth Karunaratne-led side chase a potential spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The last time Sri Lanka played a Test match before facing New Zealand on Thursday was back in July 2022 when they took on Pakistan. Sri Lanka can reach the WTC final if they win two Tests against New Zealand and India are unable to beat Australia in the ongoing fourth Test match in Ahmedabad. However, Mathews was not happy with the lack of games for his side and said that the calendar needs to be reorganised.
Watch: Virat Kohli Reacts After KS Bharat Hits Usman Khawaja With His Throw
Australia opener Usman Khawaja on Thursday struck his first Test century in India as the tourists dominated the opening day of the ongoing fourth match and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia reached 255 for 4 at stumps after they won the toss and elected to bat in their bid to square the series at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. While Khawaja was the centre of attention for his sensational century, another incident involving KS Bharat and Virat Kohli also put him in the news.