As teams continue to face off in the T20 World Cup, England's Jonny Bairstow and Namibia's David Weise share their thoughts on their recent match. While Bairstow praises his partnership with Harry Brook on a tricky wicket, Weise credits England's quick-fire knocks for their win. Meanwhile, Canada's coach reflects on the washed-out game against India and the experience gained by interacting with the top team.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) made history in their match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), achieving the highest successful chase in T20 cricket. Led by Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten score of 108 runs off 48 balls and Shashank Singh's impressive 68 off just 28 deliveries, PBKS stunned KKR by beating them by 8 wickets and successfully chasing a daunting target of 262 runs. Bairstow and Singh forged formidable partnerships with Prabhsimran Singh and Rilee Rossouw, setting the stage for a thrilling and electrifying finale for the visiting team.
As Punjab Kings prepare to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match on Tuesday, former SRH player Jonny Bairstow expressed his excitement to meet his old teammates and friends. Bairstow played for SRH in 2019-2021 before joining Punjab Kings in 2022. He shares a special bond with the SRH franchise and is looking forward to playing against them. Punjab Kings, currently in sixth place, are hoping to continue their momentum after winning two out of four games. Bairstow is looking forward to playing at their home stadium with the support of their passionate fans.
Virat Kohli's impressive innings of 77 runs helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat Punjab Kings by 4 wickets in the Indian Premier League 2024. The captain's dropped catch when he was on zero proved to be costly for Punjab, as it allowed Kohli to lead his team to victory. Although Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror's contributions helped RCB chase down the target, Punjab's captain Shikhar Dhawan was disappointed with the batting and bowling efforts of his team.
Young Indian cricketer Shubman Gill and veteran English bowler James Anderson were involved in a heated confrontation during the final Test of the England-India series. Gill revealed that he had advised Anderson to consider retirement, which escalated tensions between the two players. As the match continued, Gill emerged as the clear victor, with two centuries to his name, while Bairstow's struggles with the bat continued.
During the fifth Test match between India and England, a heated argument broke out between England batsman Jonny Bairstow and Indian batter Shubman Gill. This marks the first instance of serious sledging between the two teams in an otherwise good-spirited series. A video of the altercation has gone viral on social media, showcasing the fiery exchange between the two players.
During the final Test between India and England in Dharamsala, Jonny Bairstow got into a verbal altercation with Indian batter Shubman Gill after he was dismissed by the young spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Their exchange of words continued for a couple of overs before Bairstow was finally dismissed. Indian wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan also joined in on teasing Bairstow, who was trying to disrupt the Indian bowlers.
During the fifth Test match in Dharamsala, tensions rose between Indian and English cricketers as Jonny Bairstow, Shubman Gill, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel engaged in a friendly banter. This was the first instance of sledging in an otherwise amicable series. Bairstow playfully recalled how James Anderson dismissed Gill after a comment made by the latter, to which Gill retaliated by mentioning his century.
Bairstow joins Captain Ben Stokes, Joe Root, and James Anderson as the only active English players to reach the 100-Test mark. His family was in attendance at the HPCA Stadium to witness his achievement, including wife Megan, son Edward, and mother and sister. Bairstow's milestone comes in the fifth and final Test against India in Dharamsala, where Indian bowler Ravichandran Ashwin also reached his 100th Test.
India veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the 14th Indian player to make 100 Test appearances during the fifth Test against England at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Dharamshala on Thursday. He also achieved multiple milestones during his career, including becoming the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to reach 500 Test wickets. India head coach Rahul Dravid even presented him with a special memento on the occasion of his 100th Test match.