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"I Love The Word Bhojpuri": South Africa Great Wants To 'Use That Often'

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, who is now an IPL expert with JioCinema, is mesmerised with the Bhojpuri commentary that's taken fans by storm over the past six weeks of the tournament. The former left-handed opening batter, who at the age of 22, was appointed South Africa's youngest-ever captain and held the position of Test skipper till his retirement in 2014, says he's become a huge fan of the word Bhojpuri. Speaking about why he thinks the streaming platform's 12-language commentary feeds, especially Bhojpuri and Punjabi, have become such huge hits, Smith exclaimed: "I love the word Bhojpuri. I love it. I think I might use that often."

Video - 46 Runs In One Over: Unthinkable Happens In T20 Franchise League In Kuwait

What's the maximum that one can score in one over? The record in ODIs is 36 runs - which has been achieved twice - once by South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs against the Netherlands in 2006 and the other time by USA's Jaskaran Malhotra against Papua New Guinea in 2021. In Tests, India's Jasprit Bumrah holds the record for most runs in an over as he tallied 35 in one over against England in 2022. In T20Is too, 36 runs is the maximum that has been scored in an over. It has happened twice - Yuvraj Singh against England in 2007 and Kieron Pollard against Sri Lanka in 2021. But what if somebody were to say that 46 runs can be scored in one over? Would you believe that?

Fastest Women's Bowler Shabnim Ismail Retires From International Cricket

South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, who is credited with sending down the quickest delivery in women's cricket, announced her retirement from the international game on Wednesday. During the T20 World Cup semi-final against England in Cape Town in February she bowled a 128kmh (80mph) delivery - the fastest recorded in the women's game. Ismail, 34, said in a statement issued by Cricket South Africa that she wanted to spend more time with her family but would continue to be available to play in domestic Twenty20 tournaments around the world.

Sachin Tendulkar Hit Me And Said "Tujhe Kishore Kumar Bana Dunga": Virender Sehwag Recounts Epic Tale

Having idolised him as a youngster, former India batter Virender Sehwag formed an excellent opening partnership with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Both Sehwag and Tendulkar played a crucial role in India's World Cup triumph on home soil in 2011. Over the years, both Sehwag and Tendulkar have shared plenty of anecdotes from their time together on and off the field. In a video shared on Twitter, Sehwag has now shared another interesting tale, involving Tendulkar.

RCB Legend AB de Villiers Backs This Star To Captain India. It's Not Rahul, Pant Or Iyer

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is known for playing some blistering knocks not only for Team India but also in the IPL. The Kerala-based cricketer was appointed as the skipper of Rajasthan Royals in 2021 and smashed a century in his debut match as a captain. Later in 2022, he led his team to the final of the tournament for the first time since 2008. Over the years, Samson has played 140 matches in the cash-rich league and aggregated 3623 runs, laced with three centuries and 18 half-centuries.

"I Cry In Every Second Movie": AB De Villiers' Candid Admission

South Africa and IPL legend AB De Villiers has made a surprising but funny admission. He has revealed that he often cries while watching movies. While the value the game of cricket holds in his life is known to all, his latest revelation is definitely a new one and gives his fans a window to sneak into his life off the field. De Villiers called time on his international career in 2018 while he announced retirement from all forms of the game in 2021.

Aiden Markram Onslaught Takes South Africa To Verge Of World Cup

Aiden Markram hit 175 off 126 balls as South Africa took a giant step towards automatic qualification for the Cricket World Cup with a 146-run win over the Netherlands in the third one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday. "We did exactly what we wanted to do," said South Africa captain Temba Bavuma at the after-match presentation. South Africa climbed into eighth place in the Super League table, going above the West Indies and improving their net run rate with a second emphatic win in three days.

South Africa vs Netherlands, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: Netherlands Opt To Bowl After Winning The Toss

SA vs NED, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: South Africa take on Netherlands in the third and final ODI at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. A win for the hosts will seal automatic qualification for the ODI World Cup, which will be played in India later this year. The hosts took a 1-0 in the series after registering a convincing eight-wicket win in Benoni. (Live Scorecard)

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"I Love The Word Bhojpuri": South Africa Great Wants To 'Use That Often'

Video - 46 Runs In One Over: Unthinkable Happens In T20 Franchise League In Kuwait

Fastest Women's Bowler Shabnim Ismail Retires From International Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar Hit Me And Said "Tujhe Kishore Kumar Bana Dunga": Virender Sehwag Recounts Epic Tale

RCB Legend AB de Villiers Backs This Star To Captain India. It's Not Rahul, Pant Or Iyer

"I Cry In Every Second Movie": AB De Villiers' Candid Admission

Aiden Markram Onslaught Takes South Africa To Verge Of World Cup

South Africa vs Netherlands, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: Netherlands Opt To Bowl After Winning The Toss