In a farewell match against Ireland at the T20 World Cup, Tim Southee equals Chris Gayle's record of hitting the most sixes in Tests, with just two short of reaching 100 maximums. However, Gayle's six-hitting prowess is not limited to just Tests as Nicholas Pooran's stats in 2024 have surpassed Gayle's peak performance. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma reaches a new milestone in international cricket with his six-hitting abilities, and former cricket star Shahid Afridi has been named the ICC ambassador for the T20 World Cup, joining other famous sports icons like Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, and Usain Bolt. As the IPL heats up, Virat Kohli leads with the most hundreds while speculations arise about whether former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will play all matches for CSK in IPL 2024. In the exciting world of cricket, the old "jungle rule" of six-hitting teams making it to the finals still prevails.
After years of preparation and renovations, Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium finally saw an international cricket match for the first time in decades. The Legends League Cricket, featuring former professional players such as Shikhar Dhawan and Chris Gayle, drew in thousands of passionate cricket fans from the valley who were eager to witness the game in person. Despite the region's difficult political landscape, the LLC has marked a significant shift in the local sports culture, reigniting the cricket craze in the Kashmir valley.
After nearly four decades, top level cricket returned to Srinagar and cricket fans couldn't contain their excitement. The Legends Cricket League match saw a packed Bakshi stadium, with an attendance of over 30,000 people, eager to watch Chris Gayle in action. The West Indian did not disappoint, hitting three massive sixes during his knock of 34 runs from 30 balls. Other international stars like Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, and Suresh Raina were also in attendance. In the match, Pathan-led Konark Suryas comfortably defeated Gujarat Giants, led by Dhawan, by seven wickets.
After two successful editions, the highly anticipated Legends League Cricket will return for its third season with a unique twist - matches will take place in Jammu and Srinagar, two cities that have not hosted cricket for 40 years. Former cricketers such as Chris Gayle and Harbhajan Singh will once again take the stage, along with new teams and host cities, making for an exciting tournament. With 25 matches and a new playoff format, this year's Legends League Cricket promises to be a thrilling event for all cricket fans.
Sahil Chauhan, representing Estonia, made history by scoring the fastest T20 century in just 27 deliveries against Cyprus. The previous record of 30-ball hundred was held by West Indies' Chris Gayle. Cricket fans were left in awe as Chauhan smashed boundaries and sixes at an unprecedented rate, setting a new benchmark for T20 cricket.
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has taken over as the leading run scorer in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 with 509 runs in 10 innings. He has overtaken the likes of RCB's Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant who also feature in the top five list. The Orange Cap has previously been won by players like Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, David Warner, and Chris Gayle.
Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has revealed the bizarre schedule of West Indies stars Sunil Narine and Andre Russell when the two players are in India for IPL. Despite his rich form in the IPL, Narine has ruled out his participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024. Furthermore, the West Indies skipper has been trying to convince Narine to come back from international retirement and feature in the T20 World Cup. This news comes as Cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar has been an inspiration to many, and former West Indies star Chris Gayle hopes the T20 World Cup will help cricket crack the lucrative American sports market and lift the game onto a new global level.
Australian cricketer and Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Travis Head made a blazing performance during the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scoring the fourth fastest century in IPL history. His century came in just 39 balls, trailing behind only Chris Gayle, Yusuf Pathan, and David Miller. Fans were left in awe of Head's incredible display of skill and power as he led his team to victory.
During the Mumbai Indians' IPL 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings, Rohit Sharma achieved a new milestone by completing 500 sixes in T20 cricket. This makes him the first Indian batter to reach this feat, joining the ranks of players like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, and Colin Munro. Fans are now eagerly waiting to see if he can add more to his tally in the upcoming matches.
In an IPL match against Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals' David Warner scored 52 runs and achieved the milestone of becoming the fifth-highest run-getter in T20 cricket, surpassing Virat Kohli. With 12,195 runs in 373 matches, Warner now sits behind the leading T20 run-scorer, Chris Gayle, who has 14,562 runs in 463 matches. DC won the match by 20 runs, with Warner's 52-run contribution and a strong batting performance from Rishabh Pant (51) leading the team to a total of 191/5 in 20 overs. CSK's attempts to chase the target fell short as DC's bowlers Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar took three wickets each.