Indian spinner Axar Patel had a whirlwind of emotions during his Champions Trophy debut against Bangladesh in Dubai. From the elation of taking two consecutive wickets to the heartbreak of missing out on a hat-trick due to Rohit Sharma’s dropped catch, Patel experienced a roller-coaster over in India’s dominant bowling performance. With Bangladesh already struggling […]

India captain Rohit Sharma had a moment of sheer frustration on Thursday, February 20, after dropping an absolute sitter at first slip, denying Axar Patel what could have been his maiden hat-trick in ODI cricket. The Indian skipper’s rare lapse came at a crucial juncture when Axar was weaving magic with the ball in India’s […]

As the league stage of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 reaches its decisive phase, teams are battling to secure their spots in the knockout rounds. Among the title favourites, Mumbai has been a dominant force, and one player making headlines for his all-round brilliance is Shardul Thakur. The seasoned pacer, who had already showcased his batting […]

New Zealand’s fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has etched his name in T20I cricket history with a stunning hat-trick against Sri Lanka in the ongoing second T20I of the three-match series. Playing at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Ferguson showcased his skill and speed on a pitch that was expected to favour spin. However, his […]

Sam Curran was on fire at The Hundred 2024, guiding London Spirit against Oval Invincibles at Lord’s on Sunday, August 4. Since then, with the great display by the Northampton-born all-rounder, Sam Billings’ side coasted to a comfortable 30-run victory, taking them to the top of the points table. While opener Dawid Malan scored a […]

England fast bowler Chris Jordan secured his maiden T20I hat-trick on Sunday, June 23. Playing against the USA in Barbados, his birthplace, Jordan efficiently dismantled the USA’s lower order. During the 19th over of the match, he dismissed Ali Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, and Saurabh Netravalkar in consecutive deliveries to achieve this milestone. Jordan humorously recounted […]

Australia’s hat-trick hero, Pat Cummins, revealed that he was unaware of his remarkable achievement against Bangladesh in Antigua on Friday, June 21, until it flashed on the big screen. Cummins, returning to the lineup after a rest, demonstrated his fine form by becoming the second Australian bowler to secure a hat-trick in T20 World Cups, […]

In an exhilarating encounter during the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024, Moeen Ali exhibited his exceptional all-around skills, playing a pivotal role in Comilla Victorians’ emphatic triumph over Chattogram Challengers. The high-octane clash unfolded at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, and Moeen’s outstanding performance with both bat and ball left an indelible […]

Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza etched his name in Zimbabwean cricket history by becoming the first male player to achieve a hat-trick in T20I cricket. His remarkable feat came against Rwanda during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier 2023. Raza’s hat-trick, dismissing Muhammad Nadir, Zappy Bimenyimana, and Emile Rukiriza, played a pivotal role […]

Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami looked at his absolute best in his first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against New Zealand. Shami warmed the bench for India in their first four matches of the competition, but the injury to all-rounder Hardik Pandya forced captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid to […]