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Prepare to be astounded by these mind-blowing cricket facts that will leave you in awe. 1. Shahid Afridi achieved the fastest ODI century using none other than Sachin Tendulkar's bat, marking an unforgettable moment in cricket history.  In 1996, during a crucial match against Sri Lanka in Nairobi, Shahid Afridi, playing for Pakistan, found himself without a proper bat after being flown in from West Indies. It was Waqar Younis who came to his rescue, offering him Sachin Tendulkar's bat. With this borrowed bat, Afridi stunned the cricketing world by smashing 11 sixes and six boundaries, achieving a 37-ball century, which was then the fastest in ODI history. Although his record was eventually surpassed by Corey Anderson and then AB de Villiers, Afridi's explosive innings remains etched in cricketing lore. 2. Surprisingly, Vinod Kambli holds a Test match average superior to that of his childhood companion Sachin Tendulkar. In a remarkable testament to his talent, Vinod Kambli ...

  Shami set to miss IPL 2024 after undergoing ankle surgery Undergoing surgery Mohammd Shami Mohammed Shami is on the path to recovery after undergoing surgery on his right Achilles tendon in London recently. Unfortunately, this means he's likely to miss out on IPL 2024, scheduled from March 22 to May 26. Shami's absence from cricket dates back to India's ODI World Cup campaign, where despite playing a pivotal role and emerging as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 24 wickets in seven matches, he battled through pain, resorting to injections to manage his ankle discomfort. Now, with his focus on rehabilitation, Shami aims to return to full fitness and resume his cricketing journey soon. Mohammed Shami's recent injury setback deals a significant blow to the Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, ahead of IPL 2024. Shami, who was instrumental in the team's runner-up finish in IPL 2023, will be sorely missed as their highest wicket-taker. Despite Shami's ...

LETEST CRICKET NEWS    IND VS ENG, 4TH TEST "It mattered when we weren't quite good enough," stated McCullum. Additionally, England's head coach advocates for providing opportunities to young spinners in County cricket. BANGLADESH NEWS "It mattered when we weren't quite good enough," stated McCullum. Additionally, England's head coach advocates for providing opportunities to young spinners in County cricket. INDIA NEWS Shreyas Iyer, facing criticism for missing Mumbai's quarterfinal against Baroda, is set to represent Mumbai in the Ranji semifinals. The India middle-order batter has been named in the squad for the semifinal clash, scheduled to commence on March 2nd. AUSTRALIA WOMEN'S TEAM Vlaeminck finally returns for the Bangladesh tour after a long wait. Meanwhile, Australia's selectors have omitted Jess Jonassen from both the ODI and T20I squads. BIDDING ADIEU Neil Wagner, the left-arm pacer, has announced his retirement from intern...

The IPL 2024 Opener will see CSK hosting RCB on March 22   The BCCI has released the schedule for only the first 21 matches, up to April 7, due to the uncertainty surrounding the dates for India’s general election In IPL 2024’s initial phase capitals, Titans, and RCB are set to face a packed schedule   The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, will kick off the tournament by hosting Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 22. The IPL recently unveiled a partial schedule, encompassing the first 21 matches from March 22 to April 7. The IPL final is slated for May 26, with just a five-day gap before the opening match of the men's T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the USA and the Caribbean starting from June 1. The second half of the tournament schedule will be released once the Election Commission of India announces the dates for the national elections, anticipated to be held in April and May. Th...