Rule tweaks behind ballooning ODI scores, says Tendulkar
NEW DELHI : Sachin Tendulkar takes nothing away from the current crop of batsmen but the Indian great believes a slew of rule changes have led to ballooning scores in one-day cricket.
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'Huge milestone': Sachin Tendulkar on India's 1000th ODI match
Team India gears up to play its 1000th ODI, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday termed the feat as the "huge milestone" for the entire nation and the Rohit Sharma-led side. India will become the first team to play the 1000th ODI when the side meets West Indies on Sunday in the first match of the series. "India playing the 1000th ODI is a huge milestone.
"Huge Milestone": Sachin Tendulkar On India's 1000th ODI Match
As India gears up to play its 1000th ODI, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday termed the feat as the "huge milestone" for the entire nation and the Rohit Sharma-led side. India will become the first team to play the 1000th ODI when the side meets West Indies on Sunday in the first match of the series. "India playing the 1000th ODI is a huge milestone. The first ODI was played in 1974, it was only possible because of the past cricketers, current cricketers, the past and current board members," Tendulkar on his 100 MB.
India vs West Indies: Top 5 most memorable ODIs played in India
Here we look at the top five most memorable ODIs between India and West Indies played in India:1993 – Kolkata, Hero Cup final: India won by 102 runsThe stage was the Hero Cup final in front of a boisterous Eden Gardens crowd on November 27, 1993. Vinod Kambli’s 68 and captain Mohammad Azharuddin’s 38 took India to 225/7.
India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli 6 Runs Away From Achieving Huge ODI Milestone In India
Following the aftermath of his captaincy saga, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli the batter as India host the West Indies for three ODIs, followed by three T20Is, starting Sunday. Kohli stepped down as India's T20I and Test captain, while he was replaced by Rohit Sharma as ODI skipper ahead of the recently-concluded tour of South Africa. During the three-match ODI series against the Windies, Kohli will aim to end his international century drought, having failed to reach triple figures in over two years in any format. The 33-year-old will also be eyeing another personal milestone in the ODI series against the Windies.
India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma's Formidable ODI Batting Stats Against West Indies In India
Rohit Sharma returns for the limited-overs series at home against the West Indies following an injury break that saw him miss the entirety of the South Africa tour. The 34-year-old will lead the Indian team in the three-match ODI and T20I series that starts with the first ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. India were whitewashed 0-3 in the ODI series in South Africa and Rohit's return will be a welcome boost to the team. The right-handed opener has a terrific record against the West Indies in India and he will be looking to continue his fine performances.
Neeraj Chopra Nominated For Laureus World Breakthrough Of The Year Award
India's Olympic gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Wednesday nominated for the prestigious Laureus 'World Breakthrough of the Year' award, making him the first Indian to be featured in the short-list for this category. He was clubbed alongside tennis stars Daniil Medvedev and Emma Raducanu among others. The 23-year-old Chopra last year became only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal and first in track and field in Tokyo with a throw of 87.58 metres in his second attempt. The performance catapulted him to superstar status in India and also brought him worldwide acclaim.
Proteas Women one of eight cricket nations to feature in 2022 Commonwealth Games
The South African women's cricket team is one of eight nations confirmed for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.