Finch, Morkel and Waqar turn out as T20 World Cup Trophy launch kicks off in Melbourne
Australia captain Aaron Finch and South Africa skipper Morne Morkel helped kick off the 100-days-to-go countdown to the T20 World Cup in Melbourne on Friday.
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Nathan Lyon Picks Five-Wicket Haul vs Sri Lanka, Surpasses This Legend In Highest Wicket-Takers' List
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday took his 20th five-wicket haul in Tests, becoming only the fifth Australian bowler to reach the milestone in the longest format. Lyon returned with figures of five for 90 as Australia rolled over Sri Lanka, dismissing them for 212 in the first innings of the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Lyon became only the fifth Australian bowler to bag 20 five-fors or more in Test cricket. Before him, Shane Warner (37), Glenn McGrath (29), Dennis Lillee (23) and Clarrie Grimmett (21).
Dawid Malan Joins Elite Club, Becomes Second England Male Batter After Jos Buttler To Achieve This Unique Feat
England's first ODI in a three-match series against Netherlands saw a lot of records getting broken on Friday in Amstelveen. While the Three Lions bettered their own record to post the highest total by a team in the ODI format, the likes of Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone too achieved different milestones during the match. England's Dawid Malan also found himself among the ones to get their names enter the record books. He became only the second England male batter to score a hundred in all three formats.
"Viv Richards Reincarnated": Shane Watson's Glowing Tribute To Former Australia All-Rounder Andrew Symonds
The cricket fraternity was left in shock when former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds was killed in a car crash in May this year. A public memorial service was held at a stadium in the coastal city of Townsville last month with former Australian cricketers paying tribute to the former all-rounder. Now, Shane Watson has also hailed the impact Symonds had while playing the game and went on to call him "Viv Richards reincarnated".
IPL Final: Rajasthan Royals invite Class of '08, to felicitate them during the final
Rajasthan Royals team will have one nostalgic congregation in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). The management of the Jaipur franchise has invited the players of the 2008 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which was won by them against all odds, for this year's final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad. Among those invited are Munaf Patel, Yusuf Pathan, Swapnil Asnodkar, Dinesh Salunkhe, Siddharth Trivedi and Ravindra Jadeja.
IPL 2022: Shane Watson Picks The "Standout" Performer For RCB This Season
Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has been in remarkable form for the franchise in the ongoing IPL 2022 season, registering 324 runs in 15 matches. This is the biggest reason that Karthik has been named in India's T20I squad for the five-match series against South Africa. Karthik is averaging 64.80 for RCB this season and owing to his fine showing, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson picked the wicketkeeper as the "standout" performer for the franchise this season.
"Why Can't You Get A 100?" David Warner Reveals Weight Of Expectations From Daughters During IPL 2022
David Warner had a great Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 for Delhi Capitals. The Australian opener scored 432 in 12 games at an average of 48.00. His strike-rate was 150.52 as he ended up being the top-scorer for his franchise. He also scored five half-centuries with his highest score being a 92*. His franchise could not qualify for the playoffs but Warner's performance was lauded by all. However, Warner had a huge weight of expectation from his daughters, who were present in India during this edition of the franchise cricket league.
Watch: Rajat Patidar Smashes Cracking Six To Reach Century In IPL 2022 Eliminator
Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Rajat Patidar on Wednesday became the first uncapped player in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to smash a century in the playoffs. The batter achieved this feat during his side's Eliminator clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It was a memorable day at the field for Patidar as he smashed an unbeaten 112 off just 54 to guide his side to a massive total of 207/4 at the end of their 20 overs. In reply, LSG could score only 193/6.