Eight years ago, Rohit Sharma blasted a breathtaking 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in Indore—tying the record for the fastest T20I hundred. It was a defining moment in his career, one that foreshadowed his leadership and legacy before his emotional 2024 T20 World Cup swansong.
Long before Tendulkar, there was Hanif Mohammad—the original ‘Little Master.’ His 337 against the West Indies in 1958 wasn’t just a score; it was a statement of defiance that shaped Pakistan’s cricketing soul.
Five years ago, India was bowled out for a record-low 36 in Adelaide, a moment of pure cricketing despair. But that collapse became the unlikely catalyst for one of the greatest Test series comebacks in history.
On December 18, 1989, a nervous 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar walked out to face Pakistan’s fiery pace attack—and was dismissed for a duck. What seemed like a forgettable start became the first step in the most decorated ODI career of all time.
The recent Lucknow T20I between India and South Africa was called off without a ball bowled due to dense fog—a rarity in cricket history. But it’s not the first time. We explore the only other known instance and why such cancellations are so uncommon.
In a bold and historic move, 43-year-old James Anderson—England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker—has been named full-time captain of Lancashire for the 2025 County Championship. Fresh off his international retirement, Anderson aims to steer the Division Two side back to the top tier. But is this leadership masterstroke or a sentimental gamble?