PAK vs BAN Day 3 Highlights; Pakistan Edge Ahead, Keeping Bangladesh At The Bay

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PAK vs BAN Day 3 Highlights; Pakistan Edge Ahead, Keeping Bangladesh At The Bay

PAK vs BAN Day 3: Pakistan are slightly ahead in the game after Stumps are called but Litton Das shifted the momentum towards Bangladesh as well in the last half-an-hour. Here we are with the PAK vs BAN DAY 3 highlights and Match summary.

What a day of cricket in Rawalpindi! A perfect test match day where bowlers were challenging right from the first ball and the batter had equally blunt responses.

Pakistan were way ahead when the day started and with a couple of early wickets, they were in a better position. The partnerships in the second session and the aggressive batting in the final session of the day opened up the match for Bangladesh.

The match is now hanging in balance but still Pakistan have a slight edge over Bangladesh as they have got five wickets and Bangladesh are still 132 runs behind Pakistan. Let’s take a look at the PAK vs BAN Day 3 Highlights and scorecard:

PAK vs BAN Day 3 Highlights

Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam faced the challenge of surviving an hour of play yesterday, and the Bangladesh openers managed to do so without losing their wickets. They safely navigated 12 overs on the previous day and started the morning with a similarly cautious approach.

However, their resilience was short-lived as Naseem Shah made a significant breakthrough in just the fifth over of the morning session.

PAK vs BAN Day 3 Highlights; Pakistan Edge Ahead, Keeping Bangladesh At The Bay
Pakistan celebrating Zakir Hasan’s Wicket (Image-PCB)

Skipper Shanto soon followed, finding his way back to the pavilion, leaving Bangladesh at 53 for 2. Opener Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque then built a solid partnership, adding 94 runs to the total. However, Khurram Shahzad struck again, claiming his second wicket by dismissing Mominul Haque(50).

Wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim held his ground at one end, but Shadman Islam lost his concentration and was bowled out by Muhammad Ali. Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was unable to contribute significantly, as Saim Ayub dismissed him early.

PAK vs BAN Day 3 Highlights; Pakistan Edge Ahead, Keeping Bangladesh At The Bay
Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim (Getty Images)

Litton Das then entered the mix and his attacking innings gave Bangladesh a big push towards the end of the day. Das smashed Naseem Shah for 18 runs in an over towards the end of the day and reached his half-century with style. Musfiqur Rahim also struck a half-century and below are the scores at the stumps of PAK vs BAN DAY 3.

PAK vs BAN Day 3 Scores

PAKISTAN 1st Innings: 448/6(d)
BANGLADESH 1st Innings: 310/5

PAKISTAN ARE 132 RUNS AHEAD OF BANGLADESH!

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WI vs SA: West Indies vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record in T20, Most Runs, Most Wickets and other Records

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WI vs SA: West Indies vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record in T20, Most Runs, Most Wickets and other Records

WI vs SA: It is time for a high-profile T20 action to get underway. West Indies will be hosting South Africa for a home series including three T20 internationals. Both teams have had locked horns a number of times before this and produced some thrilling encounters.

South Africa defeated West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2024 super 8 which kicked them out of the tournament. So, the Carribbean side have a strong point to take revenge. But South Africa have a slight edge between the two teams in the head-to-head contest.

So, who will have an upper hand? In this article, we will talk about the head-to-head record, most runs, and most wickets in the WI vs SA T20I history.

WI vs SA: West Indies vs South Africa: Head to Head Records in T20I

The very first meeting between these two teams was registered in the 2007 T20 World Cup 2024, which was a high-scoring venue. Since then, these two teams have played a total of 23 matches until now in the shorter format. South Africa are marginally ahead as they have won 12 games as compared to 11 wins for West Indies.

Total Matches23
South Africa Won12
West Indies Won11
No Result0
Tie0
Highest Total259/4 in 18.4 overs by SA on 26 Mar 2023
Lowest Total119/7 by SA on 20 May 2010
Biggest Win (Runs)SA beat WI by 69 Runs on 14 Jan 2015
Smallest win (Runs)SA beat WI by 1 run on 20 May 2010
Smallest win (wicket)WI best SA by 3 wickets on 25 Mar 2016
Biggest win (wickets)SA beat WI by 8 wickets on 11 Sep 2007

WI vs SA: Most Runs

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WI vs SA

Veteran keeper Quinton De Kock is leading the most runs chart in the WI vs SA T20Is. He is followed by Reeza Hendricks and Chris Gayle. De Kock is one run short of 500 runs. So, let’s check out the top five run-scorers in the T20I between the these teams.

PlayerSpanMatRunsHSAveSR10050
Quinton de Kock (SA)2016-20241349910038.38148.5113
Reeza Hendricks (SA)2015-2024144708733.57162.06–3
Chris Gayle (WI)2007-20211237511734.09173.6112
Aiden Markram (SA)2021-202482697053.80153.71–2
Johnson Charles (WI)2016-2024725511836.42187.5011

WI vs SA: Most Wickets

Three out of the top five bowlers are West Indian. DJ Bravo has taken most wickets with 15. Obed McCoy is the only bowler who will play in the coming WI vs SA series, who is in the top five. So here are the top five wicket-takers between West Indies and South Africa in T20Is.

PlayerSpanMatWktsBBIAveEcon45
DJ Bravo (WI)2007-202116154/1925.537.711–
Obed McCoy (WI)2021-20249144/2217.288.021–
Jerome Taylor (WI)2007-20105123/67.915.27––
Kagiso Rabada (SA)2015-202411123/3731.089.40––
Tabraiz Shamsi (SA)2021-20249113/2718.546.58––

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Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024 Updated Points Table after Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangalore Dragons Match Number 16

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Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024 Updated Points Table after Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangalore Dragons Match Number 16

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024: In the 16th match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024, the Bengaluru Blasters and Mangalore Dragons faced each other at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In a thrilling match, Mayank Agarwal led Bengaluru Blasters defeated Mangalore Dragons by six runs and earned two points in the points table. Down below this article will provide you the full details of: Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024 Updated Points Table after Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangalore Dragons Match Number 16

After the defeat of Mangalore Dragons, the team is almost out of the tournament. Shreyas Gopal Lead Dragons have played 5 matches in the tournament so far in which the team has won only one match while lost three matches and one match was cancelled. The team is in the second last position in the points table with three points.

Mayank Agarwal lead Bengaluru Blasters is at the top position in the points table. The team has eight points with just one loss and four wins in five matches. The team’s run rate is the best compared to all other teams (+1.392)

Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangalore Dragons Match Review

In the 16th match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024, Mangalore Dragons won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, Bengaluru Blasters scored 144 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 20 overs. Kranthi Kumar scored 39 runs in 28 balls while Suraj Ahuja scored 38 runs in 25 balls. This was captain Mayank Agarwal’s second consecutive golden duck of this tournament.

In the bowling department, Abhilash Shetty took four wickets for just nine runs in four overs for Mangalore Dragons, whereas MB Darshan took four wickets for 31 runs in four overs while Macneil Noronha took one wicket.

Chasing the target of 144 runs, Mangalore Dragons could only score 138 runs at the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Nikin Jose played an innings of 61 runs with the help of three fours and three sixes for the team.

Bowling duties were equally impressive for Bengaluru Blasters. Santok Singh and Kranthi Kumar took two wickets each while Naveen MG, Lavish Kaushal and Shubhang Hegde took one wicket each.

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Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024 Updated Points Table after Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangalore Dragons Match Number 16

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024 Updated Points Table after Bengaluru Blasters vs Mangalore Dragons Match Number 16
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024 Points Table | Pic: ESPNcricinfo

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ENG vs SL: Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope put England on top in a rain-affected day 2

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ENG vs SL: Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope put England on top in a rain-affected day 2

Wicketkeeper Batsman Jamie Smith continued to have an impressive start to his Test career as he pushed Ollie Pope-led England into a first-inning lead of 23 runs against Sri Lanka in the first test match of the three-match series by playing an impressive unbeaten inning of 72 runs as the Three Lions put up a score of 259-6 on the board before the proceedings of the second day ended earlier than expected due to constant rainfall interruptions at Old Trafford.

Replying to the 236 runs score put up on the board by the Sri Lankans, the duo of Harry Brook (56 runs) and Joe Root (42 runs) steadied things for the hosts in the middle of constant rain interruptions which eventually washed out the entire morning session of day 2.

But the rain showers had some other plans as they made players walk off the field and the umpires took the harsh decision of calling play off with more than an hour of play still left after the tea break.

24-year-old Smith, playing in just his fourth test match after getting included in the squad for this summer’s matches, played brilliant knocks of 95 runs and 70 runs during the 3-0 series sweep over West Indies last month and now he brought up his third fifty in the ongoing first test against Sri Lanka.

His knock of 72 runs consisted of one six and five fours and he continues to remain unbeaten at the crease alongside Gus Atkinson (4*runs).

The visitors are still in the match though and after struggling at 6-3 in the initial phase of their inning, they managed to post a decent total of 236 runs on the scoreboard. The Sri Lankans fought back in a really good way with the ball as fast bowler Asitha Fernando was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers with figures of 3-68 next to his name.

Sri Lanka 1st Inning Scorecard

BATTINGRunBall4s6sSR
Nishan Madushka 4160025.00
Dimuth Karunaratne 2180011.11
Kusal Mendis 24344070.58
Angelo Mathews 05000.00
Dinesh Chandimal17402042.50
Dhananjaya de Silva (c)74848088.09
Kamindu Mendis 12251048.00
Prabath Jayasuriya 10201050.00
Milan Rathnayake 721356253.33
Vishwa Fernando 13622020.96
Asitha Fernando 06000.00
Credit: ESPNcricinfo

England 1st Inning Scorecard

BATTINGRunBall4s6sSR
Ben Duckett 18202090.00
Dan Lawrence 30393076.92
Ollie Pope(c)681075.00
Joe Root 42574073.68
Harry Brook 56734076.71
Jamie Smith72975174.22
Chris Woakes 25653038.46
Gus Atkinson 4100040.00
Credit: ESPNcricinfo

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‘Australian Public Loves Pant’; Hayden Praises 2020-21 BGT Hero

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‘Australian Public Loves Pant’; Hayden Praises 2020-21 BGT Hero

The Indian Cricket Team is set to tour Australia after a two-year hiatus for the historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy in December. Discussions about the tour are already a hot topic among cricket enthusiasts, including former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden, who has been reminiscing about moments from India’s previous tour of Australia.

The BCCI and Cricket Australia have announced the schedule for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which will feature a five-match Test series, an increase from the previous four-match format.

'Australian Public Loves Pant'; Hayden Praises 2020-21 BGT Hero
Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins

Before heading to Australia, India will host Bangladesh and New Zealand, but the focus remains firmly on the Australian tour. The high standards set by the Indian team during their last tour of Australia have left a lasting impression.

As the defending champions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India is set to compete in what is arguably the most anticipated international bilateral series of the calendar year: the Australia vs. India Test series.

The 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, hosted by Australia, saw India secure a historic 2-1 series victory. Just two years later, India repeated their success with another 2-1 win in Australia, despite fielding an inexperienced side. Now, India is on the cusp of achieving a hat-trick of away Border-Gavaskar Trophy series wins.

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The 2020-21 series holds a special place for Indian cricket fans, particularly due to the dramatic victory at the Gabba, Australia’s fortress. Rishabh Pant’s aggressive batting was pivotal, especially in the final Test, where he scored an unbeaten 89 to lead India to a memorable triumph.

Former Australian batter Matthew Hayden expressed his interest in seeing how Pant performs in the upcoming series and how India’s batters, in general, will approach the formidable Australian bowling attack.

In the CEAT Cricket Awards, Hayden said, “Guys like Rishabh Pant have got a muscle memory and the thirst for victory. He was such a key player last time he played there and the Australian public loved him as well, because of the nature of the way he played his game.”

He also praised Rishabh’s innovation and aggressive approach. He added, “It was exciting. It was innovative. It was just fresh and good. Then you have got your old stewards, like Virat Kohli, (he) will want to make an impression again. From a batting point of view, I’m excited to see how India have that strategy to take on the Australian conditions.”

Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 has been crowned as the ‘Ultimate Test Series’ by ICC
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The 2018/19 series marked a historic first, as Australia lost a Test series at home to an Asian side for the first time. This series occurred shortly after the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal, which ruled out key players Steve Smith and David Warner from participating.

In the 2020/21 series, the situation was reversed in terms of team personnel. Despite Australia fielding a full-strength squad throughout, they lost the series again. India, meanwhile, faced significant setbacks, especially after a crushing defeat in the first Test where they were bowled out for just 36 runs in their second innings and lost by 10 wickets.

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PAK vs BAN: Pakistan declare at 448-6 as Bangladeshi batters start on a cautious note

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PAK vs BAN: Pakistan declare at 448-6 as Bangladeshi batters start on a cautious note

PAK vs BAN: Pakistan declare at 448-6 as Bangladeshi batters start on a cautious note: Shan Masood led Pakistan declared their innings at the score of 448-6 on the second day of the first test match against Bangladesh which is taking place at Rawalpindi’s Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

The hosts kicked off the proceedings of day two with a score of 158-4, with vice-captain Saud Shakeel (57 runs) and Mohammad Rizwan (24 runs) at the crease. The two batters dominated the Bangladeshi bowling unit and continued their outstanding form, scoring hundreds.

Rizwan and Shakeel brought up their third century in the longest format of the game and stitched a partnership of 240 runs for the fifth wicket.

Shakeel played a really good knock of 141 runs in 261 balls but he got dismissed off the bowling of Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

Bangladeshi bowlers breathed a sigh of relief after dismissing the Pakistani captain however much to their dismay, Rizwan continued to dominate the bowlers and went on to play an unbeaten knock of 171 runs in 239 balls. This also turned out to be the first 150+ of the 32-year-old’s career. Meanwhile, Shaheen Shah Afridi also managed to chip in with a decent inning of 29 runs in 24 deliveries.

Bangladeshi opening batters Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam started their team’s first inning on a cautious note following the declaration executed by the Shan Masood-led team on 448-6.

The visiting team scored 27 runs without the loss of a wicket at stumps on the second day as the Pakistani seamers bowled 12 overs. Bangladesh trail by 421 runs after the end of day 2.

Earlier on the first day of the test match, after being asked to bat first by Najmul Hossain Shanto, the hosts struggled a lot against the pace bowling unit of the visitors as the trio of Abdulla Shafique (2 runs), skipper Shan Masood (6 runs) and Babar Azam (0 runs) were sent back to the pavilion inside the first 10 overs of the Pakistani inning.

After losing three important players, the home side executed a comeback as the duo of Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub got involved in a crucial partnership of 98 runs which bailed the Shaheens out of trouble.

Opener Saim Ayub brought up his first fifty of his test career as he played a good inning of 56 runs in 98 balls which consisted of a six and four fours. The youngster eventually got dismissed by Hasan Mahmud but Shakeel and Rizwan steadied the sinking ship of the Green Shirts and took their side to a respectable total of 448 runs.

For Bangladesh, left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam and right-arm fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took two wickets each.

Pakistan Batting Scorecard

BATTINGRunBall4s6sSR
Abdullah Shafique 2140014.28
Saim Ayub 56984157.14
Shan Masood (c)6111054.54
Babar Azam 02000.00
Saud Shakeel 1412619054.02
Mohammad Rizwan17123911371.54
Agha Salman 19361052.77
Shaheen Shah Afridi 292412120.83

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India vs England Test Series 2025: IND vs ENG Test Series 2025 Full schedule, venues, and fixtures

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India vs England Test Series 2025: IND vs ENG Test Series 2025 Full schedule, venues, and fixtures

India vs England Test Series 2025: Team India are all set to go for a long summer coming ahead. After the success in T20 recently, India are all set to have a long Test season ahead. They will be playing the home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand.

Then there are two blockbuster Test away series coming up. India will travel to Australia for a five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This will be played between November 22, 2024, and January 7, 2025. However, after that, India will also play a five-match Test series in England in 2025.

On Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the complete schedule of the India vs England Test series 2025. India will travel across five different venues, and this series will take place just after the World Test Championship 2023-25 final.

India vs England Test Series 2025: Venues

Both teams will lock horns across five venues in England. The first match will be played at Leeds in Headlingley. The second game will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham, while the remaining three games will take place at Lord’s, Old Trafford, and Kennington Oval, respectively.

India vs England Test Series 2025: Schedule & Fixtures

  • First Test: 20-24 June 2025 at Leeds in Headlingley
  • Second Test: 2-6 July 2025 at Edgbaston in Birmingham
  • Third Test: 10-14 July 2025 at Lord’s in London
  • Fourth Test: 23-27 July 2025 at Old Trafford in Manchester
  • Fifth Test: 31 July-4 August 2025 at The Oval in London

India vs England Test Series 2025: India will face England after the WTC 2023-25 Final

India vs England Test Series 2025 India will face England after the WTC 2023 25 Final
India vs England Test Series 2025: IND vs ENG Test Series 2025 Full schedule, venues, and fixtures 11

India are currently top of the table in the ongoing World Test Championship 2023-25. They have ten matches to play. They will play two tests against Bangladesh, three against New Zealand, and then a five-match Test series in Australia.

As the record suggests, India have not lost a home Test series since 2013. So, we back take it into consideration and back India to beat Bangladesh and New Zealand. So, that will make the chance more bright for India to reach the WTC final for the third time in a row.

That’s where the five-match Test series in England in 2025 will be important because it will be part of the next WTC edition for 2025-27. India have lost the finals of the first two editions of the WTC, and they will hope that they can end up winning the ongoing one.

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WI vs SA 1st T20I: Preview, Weather & Pitch Reports, Predicted XIs, Live Streaming and other Details

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WI vs SA 1st T20I: Preview, Weather & Pitch Reports, Predicted XIs, Live Streaming and other Details

WI vs SA 1st T20I: It is time for some fast and rapid action as West Indies are all set to host South Africa for a three-match T20 series. Earlier, these two teams locked horns in a two-match Test series, which South Africa won 1-0. But the hosts will be eyeing to take revenge and make it a 1-1 series win for both sides.

These two teams have given rest to some of their key players and given the opportunities to youngsters. South Africa have rested Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, and Quinton de Kock.

On the other hand, the West Indies will also miss Jason Holder, Brandon King, Andre Russell, and Alzarri Joseph. But one thing is sure: the thrill will be at its best, and fans will be treated to some brilliant games. The first WI vs SA game is scheduled to take place on August 23 at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.

West Indies vs South Africa: WI vs SA 1st T20I Match Details

West Indies vs South Africa: WI vs SA 1st T20I Pitch Report

WI vs SA 1st T20I: Preview, Weather & Pitch Reports, Predicted XIs, Live Streaming and other Details
WI vs SA 1st T20

Brian Lara Stadium is generally pretty good for the bowlers. The outfield here is slow, and there is an uneven bounce, which makes it hard for the batters. Slow bowlers will have more effect at this venue. The first-inning average score here is 128. A total of 12 T20Is have been played at this venue, and 8 of them have been won by the chasing team. As a result, we might see the team that wins the toss will be bowling first.

West Indies vs South Africa: WI vs SA 1st T20I Weather Report

It is an afternoon game to start at 3 p.m. local time. Hence, the weather forecast for Friday afternoon in Trinidad is not ideal. There is a prediction of light thunderstorms and rain, which will remain until evening. The precipitation of rain is around 30-40 percent, whereas the maximum temperature is predicted to be 31 °C, with wind blowing at 10 km/h.

West Indies vs South Africa: WI vs SA 1st T20I Predicted XIs

West Indies: Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy, Shamar Joseph

South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussenn, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Donovan Ferreira, Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Bartman

West Indies vs South Africa: WI vs SA 1st T20I Live Streaming Details

There is no direct option to watch the live telecast on the cable TV networks in India. However, fans can access the live streaming through the FanCode mobile app and its website, but it needs a paid subscription or paid account.

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Yuvraj Singh Biopic: Three Actors who can play the role of Yuvraj Singh in his biopic

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Yuvraj Singh Biopic: Three Actors who can play the role of Yuvraj Singh in his biopic

Three Actors who can play the role of Yuvraj Singh in his biopic: After the epic success of the biopic of MS Dhoni (MS Dhoni: The Untold Story) and the highly applauded 83, a movie which was based on the Indian Cricket Team’s famous 1983 World Cup triumph, the highly anticipated announcement about the biopic of the life of India’s former elite all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has been made.

The creators of the upcoming biopic have gone on to call it a grand celebration of Yuvraj’s highly successful Cricket journey and his contributions to Indian Cricket. They have promised to capture the spirit and soul of his legendary-career, memorable six sixes in the T20 World Cup of 2007 against England and his brave off field battles as well.

Reacting to the official announcement of his biopic, Yuvraj said, “ I am very happy and honored that my Cricket Journey will be displayed to millions of my fans around the world by Ravi and Bhushan Jii. Cricket has been close to my heart and it has been my greatest source of strength and love through all of the highs and lows of my entire career. I hope my biopic inspires millions of others to overcome their challenges in life and pursue their respective dreams with passion and love.”

Yuvraj Singh Biopic: Three Actors who can play the role of Yuvraj Singh in his biopic
Yuvraj Singh | Pic: IndiaToday

T-Series and Yuvraj’s biopic Producer Bhushan Kumar said, “His (Yuvraj Singh’s) life is a combination of passion, resilience, and triumph. His journey from a youngster with high potential to a Cricketing legend, and then to a hero in real life, is inspiring. I feel blessed and thrilled to bring the story of Yuvraj on the big screens and his story needs to be heard and told through the big screens of Cinema halls which will help in celebrating his outstanding achievements.

Three Actors who can play the role of Yuvraj Singh in his biopic

  • Ayushmann Khurana
  • Ranbir Kapoor
  • Vicky Kaushal

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A Highlight of This Year’s Men’s CEAT Awards: Kohli, Rohit, and many India players receive tokens of appreciation

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Team India has given all their effort in the last year of cricketing action, as they have held on to the best rankings ever. The CEAT Awards gives players the appreciation they deserve for their contributions. With the Aussies exceeding them in tests, they hold the No. 1 ranking in the ODI and T20I formats under the reign of skipper Rohit.

In the valiant efforts of the team, Rohit Sharma and co. led India to their first World Cup final for the first time since 2011. The World Cup returned to the home country, and India proceeded to the finals after two semi-final exits in 2015 and 2019.

Though India could not lift their third World Cup and first under skipper Sharma, they did keep up their morale and determination high enough to lead them into the finals of the T20 World Cup, which was held months later in the United States. Many players played an immense role and contributed to their famous victory and unbeaten record in the World Cup until the final loss and the T20 World Cup title triumph.

Let’s take a look at the Indian players who were awarded at the CEAT Awards:

Virat Kohli was named the ODI Cricketer of the Year.

Legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, known as the best of the generation, is often considered the greatest in white-ball cricket. Kohli during the World Cup in 2023, scored 700+ runs and set several records.

Kohli has the most runs in a single edition of the World Cup in the history of the game. Virat Kohli, the home World Cup in 2023, went on to score a stunning 765 runs for the Indian team in 11 matches, going past Sachin Tendulkar’s 20-year-long record since the 2002 World Cup, where India too faced a crushing defeat at the hands of the Aussies in the finals.

Virat is now also the second-highest run-getter in the history of the World Cup, going past Ricky Ponting (1743) with 52 more runs. Kohli has scored 1795 runs in the format, and to go past Sachin Tendulkar (2278) the modern maestro would need to feature in the next World Cup and score as many as 484 runs to set the record in his own name.

Shreyas Iyer won the Star Sports T20 Leadership Award.

Iyer won the T20 Leadership Award for leading two IPL franchises into the finals, first by any player, a feat not achieved by the greats MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. It was under Shreyas’ captaincy that the Delhi Capitals went to the finals back in 2020, and for the second time, he led the Kolkata Knight Riders to a trolling win in the IPL 2024.

Mohammad Shami was chosen as the Best ODI Bowler of the Year.

Veteran Indian white ball pacer Mohammad Shami, who has closed in on 200 ODI wickets, has not played since the last World Cup due to his extended tenure of injury.

Shami CEAT
Mohammad Shami – Best ODI bowler (Image Credit: Mid-day)


The fine pacer bowled efficiently in the last World Cup as he picked a record 24 wickets in just 7 appearances, only behind the likes of Mitchell Starc (27) and Glenn McGrath (26). Shami is also India’s highest World Cup wicket-taker, as he has 55 wickets in 18 World Cup matches, with which he is placed fifth in the list of highest wicket takers.

Yashasvi Jaiswal won the Best Test batter of the year.

Jaiswal, India’s young sensation who has stunned all with his performance in the longest format of the game, won the Best Test batter award. This would surely boost his confidence for the upcoming year of cricket action that awaits him with the home series against Bangladesh and New Zealand and then later in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Ravi Ashwin won the Best Test batter in the year

Ravichandran Ashwin has been coined as India’s best batter in the longest format of the game, as he is India’s highest wicket taker now in the format going past the greats Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh.

Rohit Sharma won the Men’s International Cricketer of the Year Award.

Rohit Sharma has been India’s best batter across all formats. Despite being aged 37 and nearing his retirement, Sharma is yet India’s top-ranked batter across all formats. Sharma has been the most enthusiastic hitter of the ball, as he has bundled on many runs in the World Cup and the T20 World Cup, and he has also emerged as India’s highest run-getter in the WTC.

An international cricketer award likely suits his high standards.

Rahul Dravid awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award

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Rahul Dravid with the Lifetime Achievement Award (Image Credit: The Hindu)

India veteran player Rahul Dravid has made an immense contribution to the team’s success in his playing career. Considered one of the greatest of the game across both the Test and ODI formats, Dravid’s only disappointment lay in his empty trophy cabinet despite a celebrated career.

However, the veteran returned as India’s coach and has set a chain of Trophies first winning the U-19 World Cup with the young boys and then leading the big boys to a WTC final, an ODI World Cup final and the T20 World Cup which they finally won in Dravid’s reign thus ending his trophy drought.

Other Awards:

  • Men’s T20I Batter of the Year – Phil Salt
  • Men’s T20I Bowler of the Year – Tim Southee
  • CEAT Domestic Cricketer of the Year – R. Sai Kishore
  • CEAT Women’s India Batter – Smriti Mandhana – India’s Top ranked Women’s batter across all formats.
  • CEAT Women’s India Bowler – Deepti Sharma
  • Most Games as Captain in Women’s T20I (Memento) – Harmanpreet Kaur
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