Saturday, May 09
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana broke her social media silence with a toothpaste ad post, sparking speculation due to her missing engagement ring. Her wedding to Palash Muchhal was indefinitely postponed due to family medical emergencies, with recent nazar emojis in bios addressing further rumours. Mandhana is set to return to cricket soon.
This was de Kock’s seventh ODI hundred in just 23 innings against India. No player has scored more hundreds against India. He is now level with Sanath Jayasuriya, who also has seven but reached the mark in 85 innings. De Kock also moved level with AB de Villiers for the most ODI hundreds by a visiting batter in India.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 73 anchored Kerala's low score against Andhra Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. This captain's knock, his second fifty this season, highlights his consistent domestic form amidst ongoing questions about his role in India's T20 setup. With competition for wicketkeeping spots, Samson's future in the playing XI remains uncertain.
Justin Greaves scored an unbeaten 202 to help West Indies achieve a remarkable draw against New Zealand. Chasing a huge target, the team showed immense grit. Shai Hope and Kemar Roach also played vital roles. Despite this heroic effort, West Indies remains at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings. New Zealand moves up the table.
Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed concerns over Washington Sundar's bowling, noting his limited overs and lack of wicket-taking confidence. Kaif stated Sundar is "not even half of Ashwin" as a pure spinner, with captains often preferring Jadeja or Kuldeep in tight situations.
