Saturday, May 09
Abhishek Sharma unleashed a record-shattering century for Punjab against Bengal, scoring 148 off just 52 balls. His explosive innings included 16 sixes, breaking his own record for most T20 sixes in a calendar year. This remarkable performance propelled Punjab past 300 runs, marking a historic achievement for the team.
Virat Kohli's magnificent 52nd ODI century powered India to a 17-run victory over South Africa in the first ODI. Kuldeep Yadav's crucial wickets and Harshit Rana's early burst secured India's 1-0 series lead. Kohli's stellar 135 set up a formidable 349, with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also contributing significantly.
Virat Kohli's magnificent 135 powered India to a 17-run victory over South Africa in the first ODI. His 52nd ODI century, a record in a single format, alongside Rohit Sharma's 57, set a strong foundation. Despite a late South African surge, Kuldeep Yadav's crucial wickets secured the win, giving India a 1-0 series lead.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed rumours of approaching Virat Kohli to reverse his Test retirement, stating no such conversation has occurred. These speculations arose amid India's recent Test struggles. Meanwhile, Kohli's century powered India to a 17-run ODI victory over South Africa, with Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana also impressing with the ball.
Virat Kohli has etched his name in history, smashing his 52nd ODI century to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record. This monumental achievement, witnessed in Ranchi against South Africa, solidifies Kohli's status as an ODI batting titan. Even amidst retirement calls, his stellar 135-run knock, alongside contributions from Sharma and Rahul, propelled India to a formidable 350.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his disapproval of South Africa coach Shukri Conrad's remark during the recent Test series. Gavaskar pointed out India's significant role in South Africa's cricket return and current investments through the SA20 league. He suggested Conrad acknowledge his comment, emphasising the strong, collaborative bond between Indian and South African cricket over the years.
