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Brendon McCullum hits fastest Test century
New Zealand Captain and Skipper Brendon McCullum has smashed the fastest ever Test century off only 54 balls. He achieved this feat on in his final international match on day one of the Second Test Match between Australia and New ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Pranav Dhanawade hits world record by scoring 1009 runs at school level tournament
15-year-old cricketer Pranav Dhanawade created a world record by scoring 1009 runs (not out) in HT Bhandari Cup, an under-16 inter-school tournament held in Mumbai (Maharashtra). With this, he also has broken a century-old cricketing record becoming the first batsman ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar voted best Test player of 21st century
India’s legendary batsman and Bharat Ratna recipient Sachin Tendulkar has been voted the ‘Best Test player’ of the 21st century in an online poll. The online poll was conducted by Cricket Australia’s website for the list of the 100 best ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015
Sachin Tendulkar inducted into Laureus Sports Academy
Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on 15 April 2015 was inducted into the prestigious Laureus Sports Academy. Along with him four other sportspersons were inducted as new members in the Academy. They are Yao Ming- Retired Chinese professional basketball player. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
New Zealand cricketer Daniel Vettori announces retirement from international cricket
New Zealand cricketer and former captain Daniel Vettori has announced his retirement from international cricket. He made this announcement after playing last match in ICC World Cup 2015 Final against Australia. Earlier in 2011, he had retired from Tests and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Australia wins ICC Cricket World Cup for 5th time
Australia on 29 March 2015 won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 for the record fifth time. In the final match Australia defeated co-hosts of the tournament, New Zealand by 7 wickets played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), ..