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29 Feb 2024

Paul Stirling

Ireland's Paul Stirling clocks his maiden Test fifty

Ireland batter Paul Stirling smoked a fine half-century in the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi.

29 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal eyes these feats in fifth Test versus England

The in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal can accomplish some massive feats in the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala, starting on March 7.

1st Test: Ton-up Green rescues Australia against New Zealand

Several Australian batters were guilty of throwing away starts on Day 1 of the ongoing opening Test against hosts New Zealand in Wellington.

29 Feb 2024

Cameron Green

Australia's Cameron Green clocks his second Test century: Stats

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has brought up his second hundred in Test cricket.

29 Feb 2024

KL Rahul

Dharamsala Test: KL Rahul ruled out, Jasprit Bumrah returns 

The injured KL Rahul has flown to London to see the specialist who operated on his quadriceps last year.

29 Feb 2024

Liverpool FC

Liverpool humble Southampton 3-0 to reach FA Cup quarters: Stats

A possible quadruple is within Liverpool's reach as they reached the last eight of the 2023-24 FA Cup.

29 Feb 2024

FA Cup

FA Cup 2023-24, Chelsea and Manchester United reach quarter-finals: Stats

Chelsea and Manchester United both scored late to earn vital fifth-round wins in the 2023-24 edition of the FA Cup.

WPL 2024: Navgire's heroics guide UP Warriorz past Mumbai Indians

UP Warriorz completed a brilliant run chase against Mumbai Indians in match number six of the 2024 Women's Premier League on Wednesday in Bengaluru.

WPL 2024: Hayley Matthews shines with 55 versus UP Warriorz

Hayley Matthews was the pick of the Mumbai Indians batters against UP Warriorz in match number six of the 2024 Women's Premier League on Wednesday.

28 Feb 2024

Rafael Nadal

When will Rafael Nadal return to action? Details here

Former world number one Rafael Nadal is all set to return to action in the 2024 Indian Wells, starting next month.

28 Feb 2024

Charith Asalanka

Charith Asalanka replaces Hasaranga as SL captain for Bangladesh T20Is

Charith Asalanka will lead Sri Lanka in the first two T20Is against Bangladesh, replacing regular captain Wanindu Hasaranga, who remains suspended. The T20I series will commence on March 4 in Sylhet.

28 Feb 2024

Ireland Cricket

Mark Adair becomes third Ireland bowler with Test fifer: Stats

Ireland pacer Mark Adair ran through Afghanistan's batting line-up in the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan vs Ireland, one-off Test: Day 1 records 14 wickets

Afghanistan were bundled out for 155 on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Ireland in Abu Dhabi.

28 Feb 2024

Erling Haaland

Five-star Erling Haaland scripts these records against Luton Town: Details

Manchester City hammered Luton Town with a 6-2 win in the fifth round of the 2023-24 FA Cup. It was a goal-fest as Erling Haaland stepped up with five goals on a historic night. Mateo Kovacic also chipped in with a goal.

28 Feb 2024

BCCI

Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan lose BCCI central contracts: Details here

In a major development, the BCCI has terminated the annual contracts of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan.

28 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

ICC Test Rankings: Yashasvi Jaiswal rises to career-best 12th spot

Young Indian trio of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Dhruv Jurel have achieved career-best ICC Test rankings following their impressive performance in the fourth Test against England.

Ibrahim Zadran slams fourth Test half-century, completes 500 runs: Stats 

Ibrahim Zadran played a quickfire knock after Afghanistan elected to bat against Ireland in the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi.

28 Feb 2024

Lautaro Martinez

Lautaro Martinez completes 100 Serie A goals: Decoding his stats

Inter Milan hammered Leece 4-0 in their recent Serie A encounter on Sunday. It was a momentous occasion for Lautaro Martinez, who completed 100 goals in the Serie A. The Argentine marksman scored a brace, continuing his purple patch this season in front of goal.

28 Feb 2024

Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp: Decoding Liverpool's trophy wins under the German manager

Liverpool defeated Chelsea in the 2023-24 edition of the Carabao Cup with an extra-time goal from Virgil van Dijk.

NZ eye first Test win over Australia since December 2011

After a one-sided T20I series, New Zealand and Australia are set to clash in the two-match Test series, starting February 29.

28 Feb 2024

Steve Smith

Steve Smith averages over 58 against New Zealand in Tests

Australia are all set to lock horns against New Zealand in a two-match Test series, starting February 29.

WPL 2024: RCB humble GG, register their second consecutive win

Royal Challengers Bangalore thrashed Gujarat Giants in match number five of the 2024 Women's Premier League on Tuesday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

WPL 2024: RCB's Sophie Molineux disarrays GG with her 3/25

Royal Challengers Bangalore restricted Gujarat Giants to 107/7 in match number five of the 2024 Women's Premier League in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

27 Feb 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Ishan Kishan plays T20 tournament; Shreyas Iyer to play Ranji

Months after taking a break, Indian batter Ishan Kishan returned to professional cricket as he played for the Reserve Bank of India in the DY Patil T20 tournament on February 27.

27 Feb 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Dhruv Jurel becomes second-youngest Indian wicket-keeper with this Test record 

India claimed an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-Test series after beating England in Ranchi.

New Zealand vs Australia, Test series: Here's the statistical preview

Following a 3-0 drubbing in T20Is, New Zealand will only aim for redemption when they host their neighbors, Australia, for a two-match Test series, starting February 29.

27 Feb 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India have won their last 17 home Test series: Stats 

India beat England in the 4th Test (Ranchi) to gain an unassailable 3-1 lead in the the five-match series.

27 Feb 2024

Mayank Agarwal

Ranji Trophy quarter-final: Agarwal's 70 goes in vain against Vidarbha

Mayank Agarwal was the standout batter for Karnataka on Day 4 against Vidarbha in the 2024 Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

27 Feb 2024

Namibia

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton slams fastest-ever T20I ton (33 balls)

Namibia batter Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton has slammed the fastest-ever century in T20 Internationals.

26 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks this record of legend Sunil Gavaskar

Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to pile on runs in the ongoing Test series against England.

27 Feb 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Kotian, Deshpande shatter records with historic 10th-wicket partnership

Mumbai's last batting pair of Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande scripted history on Day 5 against Baroda in the 2024 Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

27 Feb 2024

Neil Wagner

Neil Wagner retires from international cricket: His stats and records

New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has announced his retirement from international cricket.

27 Feb 2024

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami undergoes surgery, set to miss IPL 2024

Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is set to miss the entirety of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), as per Cricbuzz.

27 Feb 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam becomes second batter with over 10 T20 centuries 

Pakistan's Babar Azam played a match-winning knock for Peshawar Zalmi against Islamabad United in the 2023 Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Lahore.

26 Feb 2024

Prithvi Shaw

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw impresses with brisk 87 against Baroda

Star Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw played a brilliant knock on Day 3 against Baroda in the 2024 Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

WPL 2024: DC thrash UP Warriorz, secure their first win

Delhi Capitals outplayed UP Warriorz in match number four of the 2024 Women's Premier League at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.

26 Feb 2024

Hanuma Vihari

Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari vows not to play for Andhra

In a shocking development, Hanuma Vihari released a statement, vowing not to play for Andhra.

26 Feb 2024

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill's second-innings exploits in Test cricket: Key stats 

Shubman Gill played a pivotal role in India's five-wicket win over England in the 4th Test in Ranchi.

26 Feb 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy quarter-final: Vidwath Kaverappa leads Karnataka's comeback against Vidarbha

Vidwath Kaverappa led the charge for Karnataka on Day 4 against Vidarbha in the 2024 Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

26 Feb 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma surpasses 1,000 Test runs versus England: Key stats

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has breached the 1,000-run mark versus England in Tests.