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Can You Answer This KBC 6.40 Lakh Question On Cricket?

Cricket lovers rejoiced when legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan asked a question on the Gentlemen's Game during the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Putting forward a question for INR 6.40 lakh, Amitabh asked the contestant a tricky question on Test cricket. Over the last few years, the longest format of the game has undergone a big reform, with huge totals being put on the board while most matches are ending in results. Mr. Bachchan asked a question from the year 2022 when a certain team scored over 500 runs on Day 1 of a Test match, becoming the first to do so.

Can You Answer This KBC 6.40 Lakh Question On Cricket?

Cricket lovers rejoiced when legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan asked a question on the Gentlemen's Game during the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Putting forward a question for INR 6.40 lakh, Amitabh asked the contestant a tricky question on Test cricket. Over the last few years, the longest format of the game has undergone a big reform, with huge totals being put on the board while most matches are ending in results. Mr. Bachchan asked a question from the year 2022 when a certain team scored over 500 runs on Day 1 of a Test match, becoming the first to do so.

"The Saddest Thing...": England Great Tears Apart Bazball After Pakistan Series Defeat

Former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has slammed the England cricket team batters, labelling them "flat track bullies", as they slumped to a 2-1 series defeat against Pakistan. After winning the first Test in Multan, England lost the second and third Test, exposing a glaring weakness against spin bowling. All 40 English wickets across the second and third Tests were taken by spinners, with Sajid Khan and Noman Ali combining for a total of 39 wickets. Boycott sharply criticised the England batting, and the aggressive 'Bazball' approach of batting implemented by coach Brendon McCullum.

Ben Stokes 'Hurting' With How Pakistan Series Has Unfolded, Says Head Coach Brendon Mccullum

England head coach Brendon McCullum said captain Ben Stokes will be "hurting" after the 2-1 Test series defeat against Pakistan. Despite winning the opening match of the series, England failed to make big inroads in the last two games and faltered against the spin duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali in Multan and Rawalpindi to lose their second series under Stokes' leadership. The all-rounder missed the first Test owing to a hamstring injury and only scored 53 runs in four innings and went wicketless in the 10 overs he bowled.

"When You Go To India, Sri Lanka...": England Coach Brendon McCullum Points Out Missed Trick After Pakistan Loss

Brendon McCullum, England's head coach, accepted his team's “missed opportunity” after Pakistan sealed a 2-1 series victory with decisive spin-friendly tactics in Multan and Rawalpindi. McCullum remained magnanimous but acknowledged that his side, despite a historic 800-plus first-innings total in the opener, faltered as Pakistan overhauled their lineup and capitalized on turn-heavy pitches. Following a ruthless innings win on Multan's flat deck, Pakistan, with a refreshed selection panel, introduced spinning surfaces that saw Sajid Khan and Noman Ali share 39 out of 40 English wickets.

First Time In 92 Years: Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Never-Done-Before India Test Record

Yashasvi Jaiswal was the only batter to cross 50 as India slumped to a second successive home defeat against New Zealand and theriir first home series defeat since 2012. Despite India losing by 113 runs, Jaiswal had provided India the perfect platform to chase down a daunting target of 360. He slammed 77 runs in just 65 balls, lacing his innings with nine boundaries and three sixes. During the innings, he became the first-ever Indian to notch up a special record.

ICC Hall of Famer Alastair Cook Expresses Admiration For England's 'Bazball' Of Cricket

Former England opener and recent International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Famer Alastair Cook expressed his admiration for the Three Lions' highly-attacking and positive 'Bazball' brand of cricket under Test captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, saying that he has not seen a team pushing as many boundaries as the current England side. Cook travelled to the UAE for the announcement of his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, where he and his family also watched the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa, which the former won.

Jordan Cox Set For England Test Debut During New Zealand Tour

Jordan Cox is poised to make his Test debut as England's wicketkeeper during their upcoming tour of New Zealand. This opportunity arises as Jamie Smith is set to miss part of the series due to paternity leave. Cox, who will turn 24 on Monday as per ESPNcricinfo, has been England's reserve batter for the last five Tests and now has the chance to make his mark in December. Smith and his partner are expecting their first child in mid-December, coinciding with either the second or third Test against New Zealand.

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Can You Answer This KBC 6.40 Lakh Question On Cricket?

Can You Answer This KBC 6.40 Lakh Question On Cricket?

"The Saddest Thing...": England Great Tears Apart Bazball After Pakistan Series Defeat

Ben Stokes 'Hurting' With How Pakistan Series Has Unfolded, Says Head Coach Brendon Mccullum

"When You Go To India, Sri Lanka...": England Coach Brendon McCullum Points Out Missed Trick After Pakistan Loss

First Time In 92 Years: Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Never-Done-Before India Test Record

ICC Hall of Famer Alastair Cook Expresses Admiration For England's 'Bazball' Of Cricket

Jordan Cox Set For England Test Debut During New Zealand Tour