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Watch: Poor Fielding On Display As Batter Reaches 50 In Hilarious Manner

Cricket has beautifully evolved over the years. While on financial terms it has seen a great leap and is still rising, the performance of the players has also been developing at a rapid pace. Batting has become more innovative and impactful nowadays and so is the bowling to counter it. Fielding, another crucial part of the game of cricket, has also become advanced now. What could have been a sensational or eye-catching effort decades ago is a regular task now. Such is the nature of cricket that we also get to see some really poor fielding at times.

Watch - "Filth": Sussex's Brad Currie Takes 'One Of The Best Catches Of All Time' During T20 Blast Match

Sussex's Brad Currie has taken internet by storm after he took one of best catches of all time during his side T20 Blast fixture against Hampshire Hawks at The Hove on Friday. The incident happened in the penultimate over of Hampshire's chase. With 23 runs required from 11 balls, Hampshire's Benny Howell tried to pull Tymal Mills for a six over midwicket. However, Currie had other ideas as he came flying in from deep square to pluck the ball mid-air. His attempt left everyone, including the commentator, in absolute disbelief.

Najam Sethi Casts Fresh Doubts Over Pakistan's Participation In World Cup In India

Pakistan Cricket Board's chairman Najam Sethi on Friday cast fresh doubts over their participation in the ODI World Cup in India, saying it is "subject to government approval", putting the ICC in a bind before the schedule for the mega event is finalised. Sethi's comments came after every stakeholder, including Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Jay Shah, agreed to organise the upcoming Asia Cup in a hybrid model, as proposed by the PCB chief. "As far as India and Pakistan go, neither the PCB or the BCCI can take decisions. The respective governments only can take decisions," Sethi said during a press conference.

Ben Stokes' bold declaration on Day 1 of first Ashes Test 'no surprise' to Bairstow

England captain Ben Stokes' bold declaration on the opening day of the first Ashes Test may have shocked cricket traditionalists, but it was "no surprise" to teammate Jonny Bairstow.

'MS Dhoni Took Permission From Me': Suresh Raina On Veteran's Inclusion In CSK's Playing XI

The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings took a tough call towards the end of IPL 2021 by dropping their star player Suresh Raina to make place for Robin Uthappa. It was a match against Delhi Capitals that saw CSK's then new recruit Uthappa getting a chance. He was traded to the side from Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2021. Back then, Dhoni had informed at the toss that Raina was injured. However, the player never returned into CSK's playing XI for the remainder of the season.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan One-Off Test Day 4 Live: Bangladesh In Control As Afghanistan Face Mountain Target

BAN vs AFG, One-off Test, Day 4 Live: With Afghanistan still needing a mammoth 617 runs to win, Bangladesh sit firmly on the driver's seat, heading into Day 4 of this one-off Test in Mirpur. Afghanistan lost two quick wickets Friday before stumps, after centuries from Najmul Hossain and Mominul Haque gave the hosts a third-straight day of dominance in their one-off Test. Bangladesh declared their second innings at 425-4 an hour into the third session in Dhaka and could earn the distinction of cricket's second-largest Test victory margin when play resumes. (Live Scorecard)

12-Year-Old English Cricketer Hogs Limelight After Claiming Double Hat-trick In Single Over

Cricket is an amazing game! From batting masterclass to sensational bowling to breathtaking fielding, it certainly has everything to impress the spectators. It is the impact of back-to-back outstanding performances from players and teams that records are made and broken every now and then, be it in international cricket, domestic or local tounaments. As of latest, an England teenager has become the talk of the town after claiming six wickets in six balls while bowling for Bromsgrove Cricket Club against Cookhill this month.

Root proves slow and steady still just as useful for England

BIRMINGHAM, England : It seems slow and steady can still deliver in test cricket for England as, with all eyes on other free-scoring batters in the Ashes series opener on Friday, a more traditional Joe Root came to his side's rescue once more.

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Watch: Poor Fielding On Display As Batter Reaches 50 In Hilarious Manner

Watch - "Filth": Sussex's Brad Currie Takes 'One Of The Best Catches Of All Time' During T20 Blast Match

Najam Sethi Casts Fresh Doubts Over Pakistan's Participation In World Cup In India

Ben Stokes' bold declaration on Day 1 of first Ashes Test 'no surprise' to Bairstow

'MS Dhoni Took Permission From Me': Suresh Raina On Veteran's Inclusion In CSK's Playing XI

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan One-Off Test Day 4 Live: Bangladesh In Control As Afghanistan Face Mountain Target

12-Year-Old English Cricketer Hogs Limelight After Claiming Double Hat-trick In Single Over

Root proves slow and steady still just as useful for England