In her decade-long career, Australian cricket star Meg Lanning has become known for her consistent performance in big games. This has been demonstrated once again as Lanning has now appeared in 14 finals and won an impressive nine of them, including seven World Cups. With such an impressive track record, it's no wonder that fans and experts alike are hailing Lanning as one of the greatest players of all time.
Phillips produced an unreal reaction-time to dismiss India's Shubman Gill with an exceptional catch during the final. The video of the catch went viral on social media, sparking a huge debate over the Kiwi star's agility. Even Jonty Rhodes, widely regarded as the greatest fielder of all time, agreed that Phillips was the best fielder of this generation. Despite their defeat in the final, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner couldn't help but smile when asked about Phillips' heroics in the field.
Rashid Latif, a former Pakistan cricketer, believes that Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is a greater cricketer than his own country's Wasim Akram, who is often considered one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. Latif's assessment comes from the fact that Rashid has played a significant role in putting Afghanistan on the global cricket map, something that Wasim did not have to do for his country. However, Rashid has not had the same impact in Tests as he has had in T20 cricket, largely due to Afghanistan's weak representation in the longest format. As they prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19, Rashid and his team will be hoping to create a bigger impact.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro shared his perspective on the longstanding debate of who is the greatest footballer of all time between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Reflecting on his personal experience of playing against both superstars, Casemiro acknowledged the immense talent and impact of both players in the game. He also highlighted how their dominance in the sport has left a lasting impression and cemented their legacy in football history.
As India continues to struggle in the ongoing test match against Australia, the spotlight is on Jasprit Bumrah who is on the verge of entering the record books. With one more wicket, the 28-year-old could surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record of most wickets taken by an Indian in a Test series played in Australia. Bumrah's remarkable rise in the past 5 years has made him one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, and he will be looking to add to his already impressive tally of 22 wickets in the series.
India's Jasprit Bumrah has cemented his position as one of cricket's greatest fast bowlers with an impressive performance in the ongoing Test series against Australia. With career-threatening back problems in the past, the 31-year-old has surpassed Kapil Dev to become India's leading Test wicket-taker in Australia. Former players and opponents alike have praised Bumrah for his skill and dominance on the field, with some even considering him to be one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.
On day three of the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat Kohli silenced his critics with a brilliant century, leading India to a commanding 533-run lead against Australia. His former RCB teammate AB de Villiers took to social media to praise Kohli as the GOAT (greatest of all time), while other former cricketers and fans also lauded his performance and praised his determination and dedication towards representing his country. In a post-match interview, Kohli also gave credit to his wife, Anushka Sharma, for constantly supporting him through his ups and downs in the game.
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has praised Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, stating that he has all the qualities to be remembered as the greatest all-format bowler of all time. He highlighted Bumrah's variety in his bowling, with his ability to ace the slower ball, deliver perfect yorkers, swing the ball, and change his delivery at the last moment. However, while Bumrah has had tremendous success in all formats of the game, he has had a rough start to the India-New Zealand series.
After his impressive performances in the LaLiga and Champions League, Vinicius Junior is a top contender for this year's Ballon d'Or. However, the young Brazilian winger has recently changed his mind on the age-old debate of who is the greatest player of all time between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite being heavily linked to Barcelona, Vinicius chose Messi over Ronaldo in a 2017 interview with Flamengo's social media team. But with his recent form, it's unclear if he still holds that belief.
As the world prepares for the highly anticipated Davis Cup final, tennis fans are in for a major shock as Rafa Nadal, one of the greatest players of all time, has announced his retirement from the sport. In a touching video, the 38-year-old reflects on his illustrious career and expresses his excitement for his final tournament. With a record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 French Open wins, Nadal's departure marks the end of an era for tennis. Let's celebrate the legacy of this iconic athlete as he takes to the court for one last time.