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"15 Runs Short": Graeme Smith Reveals What Jacques Kallis Said After Australia Plundered 434 In 2006 Johannesburg ODI

No cricket fan can ever forget the 2006 Johannesburg ODI between Australia and South Africa where the latter chased down 435 runs to win the five-match ODI series 3-2. The match witnessed such high drama that the Proteas fans were left in tears when Mark Boucher smashed Brett Lee over mid-on for a four to win the contest for the home team. Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith revisited the classic and revealed Jacques Kallis' words at the mid-innings which "broke the ice" after their team conceded 434/4 in 50 overs.

When a Sourav Ganguly prank gave debutant Yuvraj Singh sleepless night

Yuvraj Singh has revealed how his then skipper Sourav Ganguly spooked him so much by pulling a prank the night before his debut at the 2000 ICC Knockout tournament that he could not sleep the whole night. An 18-year-old Yuvraj dominated the Australian attack led by the likes of Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee as his 80-ball 84, filled with superb drives and flicks, led India to 265/9. The score proved too much for the Australians as they were bowled out for 245, with India winning the ICC Knockout quarterfinal in Nairobi on October 7, 2000.

"More You Bowled, The Slower...": Umran Malik's Raw Pace Has Impressed All, But Daniel Vettori Sounds A Warning

Umran Malik is the talk of the town after his latest exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. On Wednesday night, the lad from Jammu and Kashmir scalped 5/25 for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Gujarat Titans. It was his maiden five-for but more than that, his express pace impressed all. Malik's emergence has given the Indian team management fresh hope of yet another pace superstar in the ranks. There are several reports pointing towards Malik's induction into the Indian cricket team.

IPL 2022: Umran Malik is a 'gem' but should be managed carefully, says Daniel Vettori

Umran Malik as a "gem", New Zealand bowling great Daniel Vettori says the youngster's raw pace generates anxiety among batters and brings an "X-factor" to the game. Vettori, a former New Zealand captain and leg-spin great, said Malik was a "rare" talent emerging after the end of era of Brett Lee, Shoaib Akhtar and Shaun Tait. "That pace generates anxiety among batters and not just tailenders, it's all batters," Vettori told ESPNCricinfo's 'T20 Time Out' show.

"It Was Brutal, It Was Beautiful": Brett Lee On "Unforgettable" CSK Duo

Having had a poor start to the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, Chennai Super Kings have finally found their footing with two wins in their last three games. The Ravindra Jadeja-led side defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Match 22 by 23 runs, followed by a defeat to Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 29 by three wickets. The defending champions bounced back to winning ways with a thrilling victory against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 33 on Wednesday as MS Dhoni hit the match-winning four to seal the game for CSK on the final delivery. Against MI, Chennai had to rely on the individual brilliance of Mukesh Choudhary in the bowling department. The pacer accounted for the crucial dismissals of Rohit Sharma (0), Ishan Kishan (0) and Dewald Brevis (4). Meanwhile, MS Dhoni produced a match-winning knock of 28 runs off 13 balls as CSK won by three wickets. Against RCB too, CSK had to rely on individual brilliance, particularly from the pair of Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa, who were also on the receiving end of plenty of praise from Brett Lee.

Crowds gather in Melbourne as cricket says final goodbyes to Shane Warne

Crowds have started to gather at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the sport prepares to say its final goodbyes to Shane Warne.

"So, I Walked Up To Him..." Harbhajan Singh Recalls Fanboy Moment With Shane Warne

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh recalled an incident involving the late great Shane Warne, who died earlier this month due to a heart attack. Regarded as one of the greatest to have ever played the game of cricket, Warne inspired a generation of cricketers, including Harbhajan, who got the chance to play against his idol on several occasions. Speaking to former Australia pacer Brett Lee on his podcast, Harbhajan recalled his first interaction with the legendary spinner.

Wanted To "Hurt Somebody": Shoaib Akhtar Recalls Fiery Spell Against Ricky Ponting

Australia's ongoing tour of Pakistan has been a hot topic of debate. After the first Test ended in a drab draw in Rawalpindi, the recently-concluded Karachi Test added much-needed spark to the series ahead of the final Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Ahead of the series decider, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has recalled an incident involving former Australia captain Ricky Ponting during the 1999 tour Down Under. With Pakistan already trailing 2-0 ahead of the final Test, Akhtar said that he wanted to "hurt somebody".

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"15 Runs Short": Graeme Smith Reveals What Jacques Kallis Said After Australia Plundered 434 In 2006 Johannesburg ODI

When a Sourav Ganguly prank gave debutant Yuvraj Singh sleepless night

"More You Bowled, The Slower...": Umran Malik's Raw Pace Has Impressed All, But Daniel Vettori Sounds A Warning

IPL 2022: Umran Malik is a 'gem' but should be managed carefully, says Daniel Vettori

"It Was Brutal, It Was Beautiful": Brett Lee On "Unforgettable" CSK Duo

Crowds gather in Melbourne as cricket says final goodbyes to Shane Warne

"So, I Walked Up To Him..." Harbhajan Singh Recalls Fanboy Moment With Shane Warne

Wanted To "Hurt Somebody": Shoaib Akhtar Recalls Fiery Spell Against Ricky Ponting