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Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or award in the male category on Monday during the ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. The 28-year-old, who was a leading figure in Manchester City’s English Premier League title triumph also played a pivotal role in Spain’s European Championship triumph. “ An incredible night for me. It’s a special day for me, my family and my country, ” Rodri said upon receiving the award. “ I always try to improve every day, the level of my game, [playing] the modern holding midfielder role, playing further forward. I’m just a normal guy, I enjoy sport, enjoy my profession. I try to be a good person, try to be a leader. I’m a calm person, until I get upset. I’d like to show the kids that you don’t have to be crazy, you can be a normal guy, try to do your best, ” he added. ➥ Check Out: Vini Will Not Win Ballon dOr 2024 Finishing behind him in the tally was Vinicius Jr, who didn’t attend the award ceremony as didn’t any...

Australia squad announced for T20 series against Pakistan : Australia has announced a 13-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Pakistan. The series between the two teams will start in Brisbane from November 14. Australia has to play a five-match Test series against India after this, so it has rested Test specialists against Pakistan. Fast bowlers Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis and Spencer Johnson, who is returning from injury, have been included in the team for the series against Pakistan. Australia's regular limited overs captain Mitchell Marsh and Test captain Pat Cummins are in Perth to prepare for the Test series against India, so Australia will have to appoint a new captain against Pakistan. Limited overs veterans Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa and wicketkeeper batsman Josh Inglis are also present in the team. Inglis is the only member of the team who is in the race to join the Kangaroo team for the Test series against India. ➥ Check Out: IND v...

India faces a challenging situation with their key pacer Mohammed Shami ruled out of the Test series against New Zealand. This has raised concerns as the team prepares for a crucial five-Test series in Australia starting in November. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has provided updates on Shami’s recovery, expressing that the pacer’s return to international cricket might take longer than expected. Shami's Injury Setback Shami’s recovery from an injury has hit a roadblock, with swelling in his knee complicating his progress. Rohit Sharma confirmed that Shami’s fitness remains a concern and that the team would not want to rush his return, especially with the important Australia series on the horizon. “To be honest, it’s difficult to say when Shami will be fit for the New Zealand or Australia series,” Rohit said during a press conference ahead of the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand. “He had a setback with swelling in his knee, which was unexpected as he was getting closer to full fitne...

5 New Players in India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy Touring Squad : As India gears up for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, the team management has selected five new players who bring a fresh perspective and diverse skills to the squad. With a blend of emerging talent and seasoned players, the squad will face Australia’s formidable lineup in a high-stakes series. 5 New Players in India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy Touring Squad Here, we take a closer look at each of these five players: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna. 5. Abhimanyu Easwaran: The Experienced Opening Batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran’s inclusion brings a reliable and consistent performer to the top order. A 29-year-old right-hand opener from Bengal, Easwaran has patiently waited for his turn in India’s Test squad, having built an impressive resume in domestic cricket over the past decade. With over 7600 first-class runs and an average hovering around 50...

3 Batsmen Who Scored the Most Runs in Kanpur Test : The Green Park Stadium in Kanpur holds historic significance for Indian cricket. In January 1952, the stadium hosted its first Test match, making it one of the most prestigious and oldest Test venues in India. To date, the stadium has hosted 23 Test matches. Who is the highest run-scorer for India at the Green Park Stadium 3 Batsmen Who Scored the Most Runs in Kanpur Test 1. Gundappa Vishwanath - 776 runs in 7 Tests In just seven Test matches at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, legendary Indian player Gundappa Vishwanath scored 776 runs at an impressive average of 86.22, which is more than double his career Test average of 41.93. Vishwanath also made his debut at this ground and celebrated the occasion by scoring a match-saving 137 against Australia in November 1969. He played his last match for Team India in 1982. ➥ Check Out: IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 2nd Test 2. Sunil Gavaskar - 629 runs in 9 Test matches Former Indian captain S...

Tallest Bowlers of International Cricket : After football, cricket is the most liked sport in the world. There have been many great players in the cricket world so far, who have made their own identity on the basis of their game. These include the names of many legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Muttiah Muralitharan. However, there have been many players who have been very famous among the fans due to their tall height along with the game. Bowlers often take advantage of their height to trouble the batsmen, because it gives them more bounce than other bowlers. In this article, we will mention 5 such tallest bowlers of the cricket world. Top 5 Tallest Bowlers in International Cricket 5. Curtly Ambrose - 6 feet 7 inches Former West Indies fast bowler Curtly Ambrose was known for his deadly fast bowling, whose international career lasted 12 years. The height of this left-arm fast bowler was 6 feet 7 inches. Ambrose played 98 Tests and 176 ODIs respectively in his international ...

3 Fastest Fifties in Test Cricket for India : The last match of the two-Test series between India and Bangladesh is being played at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, in which the batsmen of the host team are seen in dangerous form. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal batted aggressively and scored a half-century in just 31 balls. Jaiswal has now become the third batsman to score the fastest fifty in Tests from India. In this article, we will mention those three Indian batsmen who have scored the fastest fifty in the Test format. 3 Fastest Fifties in Test Cricket for India 3. Yashasvi Jaiswal - 31 balls When Team India came out to bat in response to Bangladesh's 233 runs, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave the team a great start. Both of them together did not spare any bowler of the opposing team and started scoring runs through boundaries. During this, Jaiswal completed his 50 runs facing just 31 balls. Jaiswal played an innings of 72 runs in 51 balls, which included 12 fours and 2 sixes. ...