Celebrations broke out all over India as India, i.e., Bharat, beat Pakistan by 7 wickets. Narendra Modi Stadium was packed to capacity. It was the biggest cricket festival at Ahmedabad (pronounced as Amdavadi locally). India won the toss and opted to bat. Pakistan collapsed from 155/2 to 191 all out. In reply to Pakistan’s 191, ...
New Zealand maintained their unbeaten streak with an eight-wicket victory against Bangladesh in ODI 11 of the ongoing 2023 World Cup in Chennai, on Friday. Chasing a target of 246 runs, New Zealand reached 248/2 in 42.5 overs, thanks to an unbeaten knock of 89 runs off 67 balls by Daryl Mitchell. Meanwhile, Kane Williamson ...
The TikTok trend known as “Bone Smashing” is indeed gaining viral attention, where users hit their faces with blunt objects, such as hammers, bottles, and massagers, aiming to enhance their facial appearances. The term “Bone Smashing” refers to this practice, and videos labeled as “bone-smashing tutorial” have reportedly accumulated over 267.7 million views on TikTok, ...
New Zealand defeated Netherlands by 99 runs in their World Cup match at Hyderabad on October 9, 2023. The Kiwis posted a challenging total of 322 for 7 after being sent in to bat by the Dutch captain Scott Edwards. Will Young (70), Rachin Ravindra (51) and Tom Latham (53) scored half-centuries for New Zealand, ...
India got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a thrilling six-wicket victory over Australia in Chennai on October 8, 2023. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, but they were bowled out for 199 thanks to excellent bowling from Ravindra Jadeja (3/28) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/42). Steve Smith (46) ...
Bangladesh made a triumphant start to their World Cup campaign, securing a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in a low-scoring contest in Dharamshala today. The Bangladesh bowlers, notably Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, showcased an impressive performance, dismissing Afghanistan for a mere 156 after skipper Shakib Al Hasan opted to field first at ...
Pakistan successfully fended off the Dutch challenge in Hyderabad, emerging victorious by beating the Netherlands by 81 runs. The Netherlands displayed remarkable resilience, keeping Pakistan on their toes throughout the match, which was a commendable feat. Restricting Pakistan to 286 with their bowling performance was a significant achievement. The Dutch innings started promisingly, with its ...
As the ICC World Cricket Cup matches start from this Sunday, 08 Oct, 23, it is interesting to know the history of early cricket. There is a consensus of expert opinion that cricket might have been invented during Saxon or Norman times by children in the Weald, an area of dense woodlands and clearings in ...
On Gandhi Jayanti Day, Dr. Aarathi Kasturi Raj won a bronze medal in the 3000 m relay at the Asian Games in China, although she lost in the skating individual event. The 29-year-old doctor from Chennai is a curious combination of a healer by day and skater by night. Aarathi, who completed a Master’s degree ...
With the countdown to the ICC World Cup 2023 in full swing, the Men in Blue are in a bit of a pickle, thanks to Axar Patel’s unexpected injury. The cricketing circles are buzzing, and why wouldn’t they be? Ravichandran Ashwin is back in the frame, spinning his magic, and possibly shaking things up in ...
