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New Zealand Beat South Africa by 21 Runs in SA vs NZ T20I Match; Tim Robinson, Bevon Jacobs and Jacob Duffy Shine As Black Caps Register Their First Victory in Zimbabwe Tri-Series
New Zealand Beat South Africa by 21 Runs in SA vs NZ T20I Match; Tim Robinson, Bevon Jacobs and Jacob Duffy Shine As Black Caps Register Their First Victory in Zimbabwe Tri-Series he New Zealand national cricket team secured a comprehensive 21-run victory over the South Africa national cricket team in the second match of
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Jitesh Sharma turned away at Lord’s despite having an invitation; Dinesh Karthik steps in to assist.
In the recent third Test match between England and India at the legendary Lord’s Cricket Ground, India’s wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma was barred from entering the venue by a security personnel who failed to recognize him. The occurrence, captured by a spectator, has gone viral. Fortunately, Jitesh received help from fellow cricketer and commentator Dinesh Karthik. The 31-year-old, attempting to enter the stadium amid a bustling crowd, was halted at the entrance, with security personnel demanding identification. Despite his attempts to clarify his identity, he was not granted entry. The situation intensified as fans began to identify Jitesh, even while he struggled to get in. Fortunately, former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, now a commentator, came to his aid during the commotion. After the video gained traction online, Karthik himself shared the clip, clarifying that the incident occurred outside the commentary box and not at the venue’s entrance. Significantly, Karthik had invited Jitesh to join him and other commentators. He also noted that social media often distorts the reality. “These are some challenges with social media that many encounter I invited Jitesh to the commentary box, he arrived, and I met him downstairs and took him to the commentary box where he greeted everyone. By the way, this is beneath the media center, not the main entrance to the venue,” Karthik stated on X.
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Virat Kohli keeps making waves in the cricket world, reaching an unprecedented milestone. He is now the first batter in history to exceed 900 ICC rating points across all three formats: Tests, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
What adds to the astonishment is that he has recently retired from T20I and Test formats. The ICC released its updated all-time T20I rankings on Wednesday, elevating Kohli’s peak rating from 897 to 909 points. This adjustment occurred post-retirement, but it still cements a record. Kohli had previously amassed over 900 points in Tests (with a top score of 937) and ODIs (909), and this T20I update completes a rare trifecta. No other batter has achieved this feat. Cricket enthusiasts and analysts are thoroughly impressed, showcasing Kohli’s consistency, adaptability, and mastery across various formats. Even though he has stepped back from T20I cricket after last year’s ICC T20 World Cup and from Tests, Kohli continues to astonish. During his Test career, he accumulated 9,230 runs with 30 centuries, while in T20Is, he scored 4,188 runs across 125 matches. He may no longer compete in these formats for India, but his enduring records leave a substantial impact. Additionally, he remains active in ODIs, where he has amassed over 14,000 runs, including 51 centuries. He continues to be a pivotal figure for the national team. This isn’t merely a coincidental statistic; it’s a testament to Kohli’s relentless pursuit of excellence and his passion for cricket. It illustrates that greatness transcends the format or duration of play. His legacy continues to inspire many. Now, fans are eager to see which records he will shatter next in ODIs and how long he will maintain his position at the pinnacle of all-format rankings.
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King Charles III meets Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams at Clarence House
King Charles III met India’s men’s and women’s cricket teams at Clarence House, discussing cricket and calling Siraj’s Test dismissal “unfortunate”-a point raised with skipper Shubman Gill, who called the meeting “amazing”. Harmanpreet Kaur also praised the visit. Organised by the British Asian Trust, the event was attended by Indian officials and well well-received by
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Healy says England exposed Gill’s weakness by getting under his skin at Lord’s
Shubman Gill’s post-double-century struggles continued at Lord’s, scoring just 16 and 6, and engaging in a heated exchange with Zak Crawley. Australia captain Alyssa Healy suggested England may have rattled Gill by targeting him mentally, a tactic often used against captains. She noted teams sensed a way to unsettle Gill, especially after his strong earlier
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Jofra Archer Turns Commentator After Silencing Doubters At Lord’s
Jofra Archer’s return to Test cricket wasn’t just about express pace and wickets-it carried a personal edge, particularly in response to Jonathan Agnew. Making his much-anticipated red-ball comeback after more than four years, Archer showcased his brilliance at Lord’s, picking up five vital wickets against India. Bowling close to 40 overs at speeds exceeding 90mph,
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Did India overlook a golden opportunity by holding back Bumrah at Lord’s? Irfan Pathan shares his straightforward opinion.
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has taken aim at India’s strategy for managing the workload of their star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, especially considering England’s captain Ben Stokes giving his all after returning from injury in the third Test at Lord’s. Stokes, who earned the Player of the Match title for his heroic performance in England’s narrow 22-run victory, bowled 44 overs, marking the third highest in his Test career. He scored 44 and 33 with the bat and made a critical run out of Rishabh Pant in the first innings. Despite worries regarding his workload, Stokes fiercely bowled a formidable 9.2-over spell on the morning of the fifth day during England’s effort to defend a 192-run target. In his determined pursuit, he took the invaluable wicket of India’s elegant opener KL Rahul. He didn’t hold back, delivering a 10-over spell after lunch, where he ultimately ended Jasprit Bumrah’s resistance to secure a 2-1 lead in the series. In contrast, Bumrah bowled 43 overs, entering the fray fresh after sitting out the Edgbaston Test. The top-ranked Test bowler was set to participate in just three of the five Tests to handle his workload issues. The caution surrounding Bumrah’s usage arises from a stress reaction in his back during the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney back in January. Pathan noted that if Stokes can maintain long spells on the pitch, India might have overlooked a significant opportunity by not maximizing their key asset. “Ben Stokes bowled a 9.2-over spell on the morning of Day 5. He is a versatile player. He bowls, bats, and even executed the crucial run out of Rishabh Pant—yet there’s no discussion about workload when he delivers. But with India, it’s a different scenario. Bumrah bowls five overs and then waits for Joe Root to come in, while the game needs control. His workload was managed since he didn’t play at Edgbaston. When you’re in a match, workload shouldn’t matter,” Pathan expressed on his YouTube channel. Dynamic Jofra Archer made his Test comeback after a four-year hiatus marked by injuries. Even with limited experience and playing time, he clocked 150kph to rattle Indian batsmen. He partnered with Stokes, claimed essential wickets, and concluded with match figures of 5/105. “Jofra Archer was stepping into a Test after four years, and he bowled a six-over spell in the morning and returned for more. Ben Stokes never considered workload. He covers every base. If he can deliver a nine-over spell for his country, then we missed the mark in this regard,” he added. (ANI)
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Pat Cummins questions umpire Menon over run-out; did Aussies appeal or not?
During the Test against West Indies, Pat Cummins queried umpire Nitin Menon for not sending a run-out to the TV umpire. Menon reportedly said no Australian appealed, though Marnus Labuschagne claimed he did. A replay showed John Campbell’s bat briefly airborne. A similar non-appeal incident involving Australia and West Indies occurred in a T201 last
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Sachin comforts India after Lord’s defeat; Ganguly pained, Yuvraj reminds ‘respect’
India lost the third Test at Lord’s to England by 22 runs, trailing 1-2 in the series. Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 went in vain as India were bowled out for 170 while chasing 193. Sourav Ganguly called it “a test match to be won” and pointed to Jadeja’s fightback. Sachin Tendulkar lauded the pacers’ efforts,
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Ricky Ponting’s kids seen crying after Washington’s narrow loss in MLC 2025 final
Emotional scenes followed Washington Freedom’s narrow loss to MI New York in the MLC 2025 final, where they fell five runs short chasing 180/7 in a tense finish. Coach Ricky Ponting was seen consoling his children, who were spotted crying after the defeat. Photos of the touching moment, posted by journalist Peter Della Penna on
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