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India wins Under-19 World Cup 2018
India has won Under-19 ICC World Cup 2018 by defeating Australia by eight wickets. With this victory, India became first nation to win Under-19 World Cup four times. It was India’s sixth appearance in the under-19 World Cup finals. Australia ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Sanjay Manjrekar launches his autobiography “Imperfect”
Sanjay Manjrekar, the former India batsman-turned-commentator, has launched his autobiography ‘Imperfect’ in Mumbai, Maharashtra on January 17, 2018. The book was released by Dilip Vengsarkar, Manjrekar’s first international captain. He has played 37 Test matches. His first Test match was ..
Which Indian batsman played longest innings in test cricket?
In a test match against Pakistan, Indian Batsman Rahul Dravid played longest innings ever played by an Indian in Test cricket by staying 740 minutes in crease with a score of 270. Previously Sunil Gavaskar played longest innings by staying ..
Which Batsmen recorded highest Partnership in Cricket World Cup?
During 2015 world cup match between West Indies and Zimbabwe, West Indies batsmen Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels created a partnership of 372 runs which is highest partnership in One Day International World Cup. It is also highest record partnership ..
Yuvraj Singh become first Indian Brand Ambassador of Laureus
Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh has become the first Indian Brand Ambassador of Laureus and joined a host of cricket legends in the Laureus Family, including Indian Academy members Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Kapil Dev.
Dhoni become first wicket-keeper in world cricket to effect 100 stumpings in One Day Internationals (ODI)
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former India captain, has become the first wicketkeeper in world cricket to effect 100 stumpings in One Day Internationals (ODI). He surpassed former Sri Lankan wicket-keeper Kumar Sangakkara, who had 99 stumpings in 404 matches. Dhoni ..
BCCI appoints Ravi Shastri as new head coach of Indian cricket team
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named former Indian all-rounder and captain Ravi Shastri as the new chief coach of the Indian cricket team till ICC World Cup 2019. He will succeed Anil Kumble who had ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017
ICC rejected Sachin Tendulkar’s proposal for changes to ODI format
Sachin Tendulkar had suggested to split the ODI match into two innings per team of 25 overs each. This is because, the emergence of T20 cricket as a global draw had cast the future of one-day cricket into doubt. ODIs ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2011
Mini Current Affairs Current Affairs : Awards September 2009
September 18, 2009: Castrol Awards for Cricketing ExcellenceRahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Gautam Gambhir were presented Castrol Awards on September 18, 2009. Gundappa Vishwanath was given the Castrol Lifetime Achievement award. September 19, 2008: ‘Mukhaputa’ bags two international ..