Gaurav Tripathi

Kane Williamson Birthday Special: 176 vs South Africa and Other Marvellous Knocks by the New Zealand Captain in Test Cricket

Kane Williamson, who turns 30 on August 5, 2020, is technically sound and his numbers are nothing short of marvellous. Be it the rank turner of Feroz Shah Kotla or the green track of Lord’s, Williamson has proved his mettle in all the parts of the world. Though his record is sensational in all the formats, it’s the Test arena where he is the biggest nemesis of the bowlers.

Deepak Chahar Birthday Special: 3/26 vs Mumbai Indians in IPL 2019 Final and Other Remarkable Performances by the CSK Pacer in Indian Premier League

Deepak Chahar celebrates his 28th birthday on Friday (August 7, 2020). The right-arm pacer can move the ball both ways and the bucket of variations in his arsenal makes him a complete package in white-ball cricket. Under the leadership of MS Dhoni in IPL, Chahar has bowled some sensational spells in the past few years and will like to continue that in IPL 2020.

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: Pakistan Star’s Brilliant Half-Century vs England Ignites ‘Best Batsman’ Debate, Here’s How Netizens Reacted

Babar Azam brilliantly tackled England pacers and scored 69 off 106 deliveries. Twitterati were highly impressed by Azam’s stellar show in Manchester as they heaped praises on him. While doing so, however, netizens also remembered how Indian captain Virat Kohli failed in his first Test series on England soil in 2014.

Venkatesh Prasad Birthday Special: 6/33 vs Pakistan and Other Stupendous Performances by Former Indian Pacer

Venkatesh Prasad, who turns 51 today, was able to move the ball both ways and the variations in his arsenal made him even more lethal. In fact, he was one of the first few bowlers to use the leg-cutters and off-cutters in the death overs. The Karnataka-born pacer wasn’t one of the fastest bowlers at that time. However, his tall height helped him generate bounce of the deck.

England vs Pakistan 1st Test 2020: Stuart Broad vs Babar Azam and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out in Manchester

England might step into the series as favourites. However, Pakistan’s recent Test record in UK as the home team should be aware of the fact. Pakistan have won three of their last six Test in England and will look to add as many as three more victories in the tally. To do that, however, they have to tackle the likes of Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad.

RCB Skipper Virat Kohli Begins Countdown for IPL 2020 As He Shares Old Pictures with AB de Villiers and Other Royal Challengers Bangalore Teammates

The excitement level of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli is second to none and that is evident in his latest Instagram post. He shared a couple of pictures with his partner-in-crime AB de Villiers and other RCB teammates, captioning it with a clock emoji. Well, the message was crystal clear that Kohli has begun the countdown for the tournament.

James Anderson Birthday Special: Five Times the Legendary England Pacer Ripped Apart Opposition Batting Line-Up in Tests

Born on July 30, 1982, James Anderson can swing the ball both ways and his record in international cricket is nothing but sensational. Facing Anderson with the brand-new red ball is the last thing a batsman will want as the veteran bowler can move the ball at his will and pierce the defences of the best of the batsmen.

England vs Ireland 1st ODI 2020: Jonny Bairstow vs Boyd Rankin and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for in Southampton

encounter will be played on July 30 (Thursday) at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. The series holds even higher relevance as the first ODI will mark the start of inaugural ODI Super League, a qualifier for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. Eoin Morgan and Co will certainly start the series as favourites.

International Friendship Day 2020: From Lionel Messi-Sergio Aguero to Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly, A Look At 5 Famous BFFs in Sports

Sports is also all about bringing people together as, over the years, many athletes have developed a great bond with their contemporaries on the field. Partnership is certainly an important factor in team sports and a warm relationship between two players helps them know each other well and become a formidable force on the field.

Trent Boult Birthday Special: 5/21 vs India and Other Scintillating Bowling Performances by New Zealand Pace Spearhead

Currently placed at the top of ODI bowling rankings, Trent Boult has every weapon in his arsenal which is required to torment a batsman and his records speak volumes of his capabilities. Be it swinging the ball both ways in the initial overs or nailing a yorker, the left-arm pacer has proved his mettle in every department.

Jason Roy Birthday Special: 180 vs Australia and Other Sensational Knocks by Swashbuckling England Opener

Jason Roy, who turns on Tuesday (July 21, 2020), has played a crucial part in England’s rise in white-ball cricket after the 2015 World Cup. With minimal feet movement, Roy can hit the ball a long way and his ability to find gaps with ease makes him even more effective. Be it the pacers or a spinner, every type of bowler is taken to the cleaners when Roy is on a roll.

Happy Birthday Harsha Bhogle: Fans Storm Twitter With Greetings for Renowned Cricket Commentator As He Turns 59!

Hailed as the Voice of Indian Cricket, Harsha Bhogle’s knowledge and passion for the game is second to none and that’s evident when he holds the mic. Bhogle isn’t someone who raises his voice to intensify his words but it’s the subtleness which does the magic. His ability to describe a particular moment of the game is nothing but incredible

Harsha Bhogle Birthday Special: Did You Know That Famous Cricket Commentator Featured in THIS Jackie Shroff-Starrer Bollywood Movie? (Watch Video)

Thodi Life Thoda Magic is mostly remembered for the performance of Jackie Shroff and Arbaaz Khan. However, Harsha Bhogle, who played himself in the film, also won a lot of hearts with his small but impressive cameo. In one of the scenes where Jackie Shroff was playing cricket, a kid accidentally throws the bat which breaks the window of Bhogle’s car.

Smriti Mandhana Birthday Special: 135 vs South Africa and Other Sensational Knocks by India Women’s Opener

Making her international debut in April 2013, Mandhana didn’t take long in cementing his place in the team. However, it was the 2017 Women’s World Cup in England where Mandhana made the world say ‘wow’ with her performances.

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Shaun Pollock Birthday Special: 7/87 vs Australia and Other Brilliant Performances by the Legendary South African All-Rounder

Hailing from Port Elizabeth, Pollock wasn’t the quickest of the Proteas bowlers. However, his ability to swing the ball and accuracy made him a nightmare for the batsmen. Along with his prowess with the ball, Pollock was also a more than handy batsman lower down the order as he has played many match-defining knocks in his illustrious career.

Faf du Plessis Birthday Special: Lesser Known Facts About the Former South African Captain As He Turns 36

Du Plessis has been blessed with an impeccable technique through which he has toiled many prominent bowling line-ups. Be it surviving an entire day of a Test or playing a quick-fire in T20 match, the talismanic batsman rose to every challenge which came his way. Along with his batting prowess, Du Plessis has also done a commendable job as the skipper of the team.

Munaf Patel Birthday Special: 4/29 vs South Africa and Other Brilliant Performances by the World Cup-Winning Pacer

Born in 1983, Munaf Patel burst onto the scenes in 2006 with his raw pace and ability to swing the ball. Also, his bowling action was quite similar to that of legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath. The right-arm speedster was touted to become one of the best pacers produced by India. However, injuries never allowed him to get a permanent place in the team.

Ravindra Jadeja Remembers India’s Heart-Breaking Loss Against New Zealand in 2019 World Cup Semi-Final, Calls It ‘One of the Saddest Days’ (View Post)

Ravindra Jadeja's efforts weren’t enough as India lost to New Zealand by 18 runs in 2019 World Cup Semi-final and got knocked out of the tournament. As India’s heart-breaking loss completes one year on Friday (July 10), the left-handed batsman took to Instagram and recalled the match. Jadeja called the game as ‘one of the saddest days.’

Sunil Gavaskar Birthday Special: 220 vs West Indies and Other Spectacular Performances by The Legendary Indian Opener

Born in 1949, the right-handed batsman was the mainstay of Indian batting line-up during his playing days and his record speaks volumes of his prowess. Hailed as the ‘Little Master,’ Gavaskar was blessed with an impeccable technique and his unswerving concentration made him a headache for the bowlers. However, it's his fearless approach which made him stand apart from others.