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.
Legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara has expressed his concern over the lack of support from corporate entities in the West Indies, which he believes is contributing to the team's poor performance in Test cricket. Despite the abundance of talent, Lara believes the team is not harnessing it effectively and suggests that proper infrastructure and facilities are crucial for nurturing young players. The decline in cricket's popularity in the Caribbean region, coupled with players opting for white-ball leagues, has also affected the talent pool.
In a one-sided match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, South Africa dominated Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Afghanistan, who won five of their seven games in the tournament, were left reeling after being bowled out for just 56 runs in 11.5 overs. The win marks South Africa's first time reaching the final of the T20 World Cup, cementing their unbeaten record in the competition. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje led the charge for South Africa with their impressive bowling, earning the team a spot in the highly anticipated final.
Sixteen years after being in Division 5 of the ICC World Cricket League, Afghanistan has made their way to the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup, beating powerhouse teams like Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and the West Indies along the way. Led by captain Aiden Markram, they have proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket. This Wednesday, they will take on another strong contender, Rashid Khan's team, in the semifinals at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.