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Chris Gayle becomes first batsman to hit double century in World Cup history
West Indies opener batsman Chris Gayle created history by becoming the first batsman to score a double century in the World Cup. He made this record by scoring 215 runs off just 147 balls in a Pool-B match against Zimbabwe ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Veteran Spinner Anil Kumble inducted in ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Former India Captain and ace spinner Anil Kumble has been chosen to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. He will be 77th inductee into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. He will be felicitated and inducted on 22 February ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni announces his retirement from Test cricket
Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. His decision came after the third Test match of India against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground which ended in a draw. Now on 6th ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
East zone wins Deodhar trophy 2014-15
East Zone has won the Deodhar Trophy 2014- 15, a cricket tournament, by beating West Zone by 24 runs. The final match was held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. East Zone won the toss and opted to bat first. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes dies after head injury
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died after he had suffered a severe head injury due to a bouncer during a match. He was 25. He was in coma for three days following the injury sustained while playing in a Sheffield Shield ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
Supreme Court opines to terminate IPL team Chennai Super Kings
Supreme Court while hearing on the Mudgal report Committee probe on IPL spot-fixing case has opine to terminate Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This hearing was given by two member special bench headed by Justice T ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
Dilip Vengsarkar selected for C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2014
Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has been selected for Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award as part of Board of Control for Cricket in India’s annual awards. He has been conferred with this prestigious Lifetime achievement award for his contribution to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
Rohit Sharma breaks record for highest one-day international score ever
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has made history by scoring the highest ODI score of 264 runs. He achieved this distinction during the 4th ODI between India and Sri Lanka played at Kolkata. Rohit surpassed several records including Virender Sehwag’s 219 ..