Monday, April 21
Arshdeep Singh's impressive left-arm pace and swing helped Punjab as he took 2 for 33 in six overs during the preliminary quarter-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Maharashtra. Despite Singh's efforts, Maharashtra recovered with Arshin Kulkarni's unbeaten century, reaching a solid position at 195 for 4.
Former Australian captain Greg Chappell compares England batter Harry Brook to Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Chappell praises Brook's effective batting method and draws parallels between their early career stats. He believes Brook's aggression and consistency are integral to England's potential future dominance in cricket.
Rahul Dravid, a cricket legend known as 'The Wall', turned 52 on January 11. Renowned for his remarkable technique and patience, Dravid scored over 23,000 runs in international cricket and was India's captain. He played a pivotal role as the coach, leading India to T20 World Cup victory last year.
MI Cape Town triumphed over defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape with a 97-run victory in their SA20 opener, highlighted by Trent Boult's double-wicket maiden. Boult dismissed Zak Crawley and Tom Abell in consecutive balls, and Dewald Brevis's 57 off 29 balls further propelled MICT. SEC were bowled out for 77, failing to chase 175.
World number one Jannik Sinner insists he has done nothing wrong after testing positive for clostebol, attributing it to a physio's spray. He was cleared by the International Tennis Integrity Agency, but WADA has appealed. ATP chairman Gaudenzi supports the process, dismissing claims of preferential treatment. Sinner remains focused on the Australian Open amid the ongoing case.
Larsen & Toubro's chairman SN Subrahmanyan's comments about employees working on Sundays sparked outrage, with former India shuttler Jwala Gutta calling his remarks misogynistic. Subrahmanyan questioned the need for time off, suggesting prolonged work hours, which ignited criticism on social media. The controversy intensified as many highlighted the importance of mental health and work-life balance.
Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman recall their 353-run partnership during the Sydney Test in January 2004, where Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 241 without playing a cover drive. They highlight Tendulkar's remarkable discipline, self-control, and adaptability against Australia, which helped secure a memorable series result.
