Fast bowlers are the adrenaline providers in cricket, capable of turning matches on their head with their sheer speed and aggression. Over the years, several pacers have made their mark with blistering deliveries, often exceeding 150 km/h. Here is a detailed look at the top 10 fastest bowlers in cricket history and their incredible feats….
Image source: X Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has raised a sharp critique of India’s cricketing culture, pointing to the country’s “hero worship” and “icon culture” as major reasons behind recurring slumps during team transitions. In his column for the Hindustan Times, Manjrekar analyzed how an inability to phase out iconic players has historically held…
Image Source: X When Mayank Yadav burst onto the cricketing scene for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, his fiery pace and ability to rattle batters captured the imagination of cricket fans. Bowling consistently at speeds exceeding 145 km/h, Mayank looked poised to be India’s next fast-bowling sensation. However, his journey has been far…
Image courtesy: ANI Salim Durani, fondly known as “Prince Salim,” was a trailblazer in Indian cricket, bringing glamour, power-hitting, and charisma to a sport often associated with slow, defensive play during his era. In a career spanning the 1960s and 70s, Durani’s exploits with both bat and ball marked him as a standout figure in…
Image source: X Bengal’s women’s cricket team etched their names in the record books on Monday, December 23, 2024, by completing the highest successful run chase in the history of Women’s One-Day cricket. In a thrilling encounter during the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2024 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C in Rajkot, Bengal chased…
Image courtesy: X(Emirates cricket) In a match that epitomized the drama and excitement of T20 cricket, the UAE edged past Kuwait by just two runs to claim their maiden ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship title. The final, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, was a spectacle of high-quality cricket, leaving fans on the edge of…
Image courtesy: X Pakistan’s cricket team etched their name in the history books by becoming the first team to achieve a 3-0 ODI series sweep against South Africa on their home soil. The feat, accomplished under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, marks a new milestone in the sport and underscores Pakistan’s dominance in the series….
Image courtesy: ICC The cricketing world is abuzz as India gears up to face Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 26, 2024. With a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final on the line, both teams are set for a high-stakes showdown. India’s…
Image Source: X Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from international cricket after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane. At 38, Ashwin concluded a remarkable 14-year career with 765 international wickets across all three formats, cementing his legacy as…
Image source: X Pakistan achieved a monumental feat by handing South Africa their first-ever ODI series whitewash at home, sealing a 36-run victory in a rain-affected match at the Wanderers. Star player Saim Ayub delivered a sensational performance, scoring his second century of the series, and debutant wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqeem shone with a four-wicket haul,…
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