Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has become known for his unlucky streak when it comes to winning coin tosses. In the final of the Champions Trophy against New Zealand, Rohit lost his 12th consecutive toss, matching a bizarre record set by Brian Lara. Despite the loss, Rohit maintained a lighthearted attitude and expressed confidence in his team to chase whatever target was given to them by New Zealand. In the match, Indian spinners proved their worth, with Kuldeep Yadav taking crucial wickets to keep New Zealand's score in check.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma lost his 12th consecutive toss in an ODI match against New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With this, he tied with West Indian legend Brian Lara for the most consecutive tosses lost in ODIs, surpassing Dutch captain Peter Borren. The team's win record despite this streak seems to suggest that the toss may not matter much for India.
Australian captain and batting maestro, Steve Smith, proved his worth once again in the longest format of the game as he scored his 35th Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle. With this knock, he went past the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara in the list of batters with the most Test centuries. Smith now stands as the second-highest batter in the Fab Four group with the most centuries, behind only England's Joe Root. Despite starting off as a leg-spinner, Smith has reworked his game to establish himself as one of the best Test batters in the modern era.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the young prodigy from Bihar, has become the youngest-ever player to be signed by an IPL franchise, with Rajasthan Royals getting him on board for Rs 1.10 crore in the mega auction. The 16-year-old, who recently made headlines for scoring a international century in his debut test match, is now part of the India cricket team for the U-19 Asia Cup, where he will face off against Pakistan. When asked about his success and inspiration, Vaibhav humbly credits his focus on his game and his idol, Brian Lara. Follow Vaibhav's journey and watch him take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup.
Tomorrow, Trinidad & Tobago Red Force will take on Barbados Pride in the first Semi-Final of the West Indies Super50 Cup 2024/25. With 22 points, Trinidad & Tobago finished as league leaders while Barbados ended up in third place with 18 points. The match will be held at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad and will be live streamed on FanCode. The pitch is expected to be a sporting one, favoring both batters and spinners. Based on their recent performances, Trinidad & Tobago Red Force are predicted to win the match.
In cricket, scoring a triple century is a major milestone for any batsman. It has only been achieved 32 times in the history of test cricket, with the very first instance recorded in 1930 by Andy Sandham of England. Among the top 10 fastest triple centuries in test cricket history, Inzamam-ul-Haq of Pakistan ranks eighth, having reached the landmark in 436 balls against New Zealand in 2002. Another famous name on this list is West Indies' Lawrence Rowe, who scored 302 runs off 430 balls against England in 1974. And of course, no list of fastest triple centuries is complete without mention of Brian Lara, who holds the world record for his 400 not out against England in 2004.
In a remarkable feat, England's star batsman Joe Root scored his 34th Test century during the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka, surpassing the record previously held by Alastair Cook. This century also marks Root's 50th international century, placing him among the elite group of batters with legendary names like Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, and Brian Lara. Root's consistent form and exceptional talent has secured his name in the list of top players with the most Test centuries.
The West Indies cricket team is on the verge of a series sweep against South Africa as they head into the third and final T20I match at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba today. After dominating the first two matches, the Windies will look to maintain their winning streak and secure a clean sweep. However, the Proteas will also be determined to win and redeem their pride after their disappointing loss in the T20 World Cup last year. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive match between the two teams.
The West Indies cricket team defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the second Twenty20 international at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. The team's aggressive hitting, with 13 sixes in their innings, propelled them to a total of 179-6. Shai Hope and Rovman Powell were the top scorers with 41 and 35 runs respectively. This win gives the West Indies a 2-0 series lead with one game remaining.
Former England captain Joe Root has reached a major milestone in his Test career, overtaking West Indian legend Brian Lara on the list of all-time leading run-scorers in Test cricket. Root's record-breaking moment came during the third Test against the West Indies at Edgbaston, where he now sits in seventh place on the prestigious list. With this achievement, Root now joins the ranks of cricket greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Jacques Kallis.