On a bright Hobart afternoon in February 2012, a young Virat Kohli announced himself to the world with a knock that would forever be etched in Indian cricket history. While he had already established himself as a promising talent with over 3000 runs in 81 ODIs, including eight centuries, this innings was destined to outshine […]

Ravi Shastri, renowned for his iconic commentary moments, added another gem to his collection during a historic day in international cricket. The occasion was when Sachin Tendulkar etched his name in the record books by becoming the first male batter to achieve a double century in ODIs, mirroring the feat accomplished by Australia’s Belinda Clark […]

The year was 2021, and the stage was set for a battle of epic proportions on the hallowed grounds of the Gabba. On one side, a formidable Australian team, defending their fortress untouched by visiting teams for 32 long years. On the other, a depleted Indian contingent, battered by injuries, absences, and the humiliation of […]

The Sydney Cricket Ground, January 7th, 2021. The air crackles with anticipation, tinged with apprehension. India, chasing a mammoth 309 against a rampant Australia, are teetering on the brink. Two wickets down, the shadow of defeat looms large. Yet, amidst the despair, flicker two flames of defiance: Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari. Their arrival at […]

The cricketing world was left in a state of profound shock and disbelief nine years ago today. It was the tragic death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes that left the world in a state of mourning. Hughes passed away on November 27, 2014, just days after being struck on the top of the neck by […]

It has been a year already since that day in Melbourne when Virat Kohli established that he is arguably the greatest chase master in white-ball cricket. In front of 90,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Kohli was wielding magic with the bat, stepping up when the team needed him the most in a tense […]

In a rain-affected final on June 23, 2013, India emerged victorious in the ICC Champions Trophy by defeating England at Edgbaston in Birmingha. The match was reduced to 20 overs per side due to the weather conditions, and England chose to bowl after winning the toss, restricting India to 129/7. Virat Kohli top-scored for India […]

On June 20, 2011, the cricket world witnessed the debut of a young and determined Virat Kohli in Test cricket. Taking on West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica, Kohli’s first Test appearance did not showcase his full potential as he could only muster 19 runs throughout the match. In the opening innings, batting at number five, […]

On January 19, 2021, Team India rewrote the history books by breaching the Gabba fortress against Australia. India’s young brigade registered a phenomenal three-wicket win over Australia in the fourth Test to clinch the series 2-1. On the second anniversary of India’s heroics, former Indian head coach, Ravi Shastri penned a note to laud the […]

It was January 17, 2021, when the young Indian all-rounders, Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur made a match-winning partnership of 123 runs off 217 balls to set up India’s comeback against Australia on Day 4 of the fourth Test at the Gabba. This was India’s highest 7th wicket partnership at Gabba and the third highest […]