Former Pakistan bowler and skipper Wasim Akram named few batting greats that he bowled to and shared his experiences of them. His list of greats included Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Martin Crowe and few others.
In a latest development regarding the IPL, the tournament final might be shifted forward by two days, to utilise the Diwali week. This means that the final could take place on a weekday for the first time in tournament's history, according to a report in the Times of India.
Cricket in Ireland, similar to England (changed this because this team represents both Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK), is coming out of hibernation slowly, and more than five months away from the sport at all levels has, expectedly, had its effects.
Shahid Afridi, ever since his retirement has been making a lot of controversial statements, which haven't gone down well with some of his fans in India. But this statement by Afridi on MS Dhoni, might just change things for now.“We're very fortunate to be probably the very first Irish international sports team out there actually participating in international sports. We're lucky to be among the very first to be visible out there.”
The top Indian cricketers are unlikely to have a national camp at Motera prior to the Indian Premier League, taking into account their health and safety amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.
Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar made his debut against Pakistan in 1989 in Karachi. But not many would know that Sachin once fielded for Pakistan in an exhibition match, and rubbed shoulders with some of the greats. As a 13-year-old, Sachin took field for Pakistan in Brabourne Stadium, when Javed Miandad and Abdul Qadir had stepped out of the field.