With the India-Australia series evenly poised at 1-1, all eyes are on Virat Kohli as he looks to reach a major milestone in the upcoming Gabba Test. The Indian captain is just one century away from joining legends Sunil Gavaskar and Alastair Cook in scoring a century at all five major venues in Australia. He also has a chance to surpass idol Sachin Tendulkar as the player with the most centuries in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Will Kohli break records and lead India to victory?
After losing the opener, England bounced back against West Indies with Liam Livingstone's unbeaten 124 off 85 balls to level the series. Alastair Cook praised Livingstone, saying it was a "coming-of-age knock" and "some freakish power." With the decider set for November 6, England looks to keep up the momentum and take the series against the hosts.
South African cricket legend AB de Villiers, who was recently inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame alongside Alastair Cook and Neetu David, responded to a touching letter written by his friend and teammate Virat Kohli. De Villiers expressed his gratitude to the ICC and thanked his fans for their support over the years. He also shared that he was proud to be remembered as a team player, not just for his impressive stats and records.
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made history by becoming the first Indian batter to complete 1000 Test runs in a single calendar year. This remarkable feat puts him in the company of legendary batters like Garfield Sobers, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, and Alastair Cook. At just 18 years of age, Jaiswal has shown immense potential and cemented his place among the greats of world cricket.
AB de Villiers, considered one of the greatest batters in cricket, has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. De Villiers, who retired from international cricket in 2018, expressed his gratitude for the game and the memories it has given him. His impressive career spanned 14 years, during which he scored over 20,000 runs and was named ICC's ODI Player of the Year three times. De Villiers was also included in multiple ICC Teams of the Decade.
Three top cricket players, AB DE Villiers, Alastair Cook, and Neetu David, were honored with induction into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame. This award recognizes their outstanding achievements and contributions to the game of cricket. AB DE Villiers, in particular, had a remarkable international career spanning 15 years and was known for his 360-degree shots and domination of the game in his era.
Neetu David, a former left-arm spinner, has officially been inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame this year. Along with the well-known names of Alastair Cook and AB de Villiers, Neetu David's incredible career as part of the Indian women's cricket team has been recognized. Learn more about the 41 Test and 141 ODI wickets she took, and her continuing role in promoting the sport.
On Day 3 of the first Test between England and Pakistan, Joe Root scored a remarkable 176 runs to surpass Alastair Cook and become England's top Test cricket scorer with 12,472 runs. Speaking for the BBC's Test Match Special, Cook believes that Root has the potential to break Sachin Tendulkar's record as the all-time top scorer (15,921 runs). With his hunger and ability, Root looks set to dominate the cricket world in the coming years.
England's Joe Root took over as the top run-scorer in tests from teammate Alastair Cook as he made an unbeaten 176 in the first test against Pakistan on Day 3. Along with Yorkshire teammate Harry Brook, who scored 141 not out, the team reached an impressive 492-3 on the placid pitch of Multan Cricket Stadium. The duo's 243-run partnership was a key factor in England's dominant performance.
In a historic moment at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook's record of 12,472 runs to become England's highest run scorer in Tests. The 30-year-old achieved this feat during the ongoing Test match against Pakistan, where he also became the first player to score 5,000 runs in the World Test Championship. Adding to his impressive record, Root also scored his 35th Test century, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar's tally of 34 tons. Fans and cricket enthusiasts were in awe as they witnessed sheer greatness from Root, who received a standing ovation on his way back to the dugout.