Indian batsman Rishabh Pant showcased his aggressive style of play as he single-handedly kept India's hopes alive in the fifth Test against Australia. Despite being in a tough situation, Pant's quickfire knock of 61 off 33 balls, filled with powerful sixes and boundaries, helped India set a target of 175 runs for Australia. The match is now poised for an exciting finish, with all eyes on whether injured Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah will be able to bowl in the crucial moments of the game.
After a dominant performance from the Australian bowling attack, India's Rishabh Pant displayed his aggressive style of play, hitting a stunning 33-ball-61 to keep his team in the game on the second day of the fifth Test. His powerful hitting, including four sixes and six boundaries, prevented India's second innings from falling apart as they ended the day with an overall lead of 145. While India's bowlers also shined, the team's fate may depend on the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah, who left the field with an unspecified injury.
During Day 2 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Sydney, India's Rishabh Pant broke multiple records with his explosive 33-ball fifty. Pant's knock, which included six fours and four sixes, is now the second-fastest fifty by an Indian in Tests in Australia, behind David Warner's 2017 innings. He also set a new record for the fastest fifty by a visiting batter in Australia, surpassing West Indies' Roy Fredericks' 1975 knock in just 29 balls. Pant now holds the record for the two fastest fifties by Indians in Tests, following his 28-ball half-century against Sri Lanka in 2022. With his blazing batting, Pant has cemented his place as one of the most lethal and exciting players in international cricket.
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.
Despite being left out of the Uttar Pradesh's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, Sameer Rizvi has been dominating the Under-23 One Day State A tournament with his incredible performances. In a recent match against Vidarbha, Rizvi smashed a double century in just 105 deliveries, setting a new record with 10 fours and 18 sixes. The talented player's aggregate in the tournament is an impressive 728 runs with 52 fours and 64 sixes, cementing his position as a rising star in the world of cricket.
New Zealand's test skipper, Kane Williamson, demonstrated his unwavering talent and prowess on day three of the third test against England. On a day marred with disappointment for the Black Caps with a series defeat, Williamson provided a glimmer of hope and brilliance with his 33rd test century. His partnership with retiring seamer Tim Southee once again proved to be crucial as they guided their team to an invulnerable lead before Southee fell agonizingly short of becoming the fourth member of the century of sixes club. With an advantage of 657 and England reduced to 18-2 at stumps, Williamson's masterclass ensured that his former skipper's final test would end with a victory.
In an unbeatable 66-run inning, Rajat Patidar showed off his range of stroke-making skills and led his team, Madhya Pradesh, to their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final since 2010. As he continued to hit the ball cleanly, the stadium erupted in chants of "RCB", even though Patidar actually plays for Bengaluru. Despite a tumultuous year that included injuries and a disappointing Test debut, Patidar is now rediscovering his old form and scoring runs with ease. His coach's guidance and his own acceptance of failures have helped him overcome his struggles and focus on his biggest strength - hitting the ball for sixes.
Tim Southee, New Zealand's second-most successful red-ball bowler of all time, bid farewell to his illustrious Test career in an emotional moment at his home ground of Seddon Park. The 36-year-old was joined by his family, including his wife and two daughters, as he was applauded by the crowd for his contributions to the Kiwi team. Along with his 389 Test wickets, Southee also holds the record for New Zealand's highest wicket-taker across all formats and has hit the fourth-most sixes as a batter in Test cricket.
New Zealand's veteran cricketer Tim Southee retired on a high note, smashing three sixes in his final Test match against England. Facing just 10 balls, Southee managed to score 23 runs at a strike rate of 230, including two sixes against England captain Ben Stokes. He also equaled Chris Gayle's record of 98 Test sixes, placing him at joint-fourth on the all-time list. Despite the emotional moment, Southee is determined to end his career with a strong performance in the ongoing Test series.
In a dominant performance during the pink ball Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Travis Head smashed 140 runs off 141 balls to lead Australia to a comfortable 10-wicket victory. He hit 17 fours and four sixes in his aggressive knock, leaving the Indian team struggling to find a solution to his dominance. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif urged the team to attack Head's weakness outside the off-stump and believes that they can make a comeback in the third Test in Brisbane.