Virat Kohli revealed he 'howled' for a night after stateside rejected him.
India cricket team captain Virat Kohli revealed on Tuesday how he “howled” through the night after his stateside rejected him before going onto become one of the world’s leading batsmen. Kohli made the revelation he with while speaking his actress-wife Anushka Sharma about their lives as well as careers in an online session with students on motivation.
“The first time I was rejected in the state selections, I remember it was late at night and I just cried,” said the 31-year-old cricketer.
“I howled till about three in the morning and I could not believe it,” he added.
“Because I scored well, everything was going perfectly for me. I performed till I reached that stage and I was rejected.
“And I kept asking my coach for two hours, why didn’t it happen? And I couldn’t make sense of it. But when there is passion and commitment, that motivation comes back to you.”
Kohli debuted for Delhi, his home state, in 2006 before breaking into the national team 2 years later in an ODI against Sri Lanka.
He has since gone on to shatter records on the way to amassing 7,240 runs. This includes 27 centuries as well as 22 fifties from 86 Tests.
His marriage to Anushka Sharma in 2017 has had an immense influence on Kohli, who credited his better half for improving his temper.
“To be honest the patience bit I have learnt ever since me and Anushka met each other. I was very impatient before,” said Kohli.
“The learnings from one another that we have had, looking at her personality, looking at her composure in situations has really inspired me to fight it out.
“Even when things are tough you have to swallow your ego and keep being there in adversity, keep fighting your way out and eventually you will find a way.
“So that’s what I have seen her do and I have learnt from that.”
Kohli revealed he can now apply the learnings “where things are totally against you.”
“Sometimes you have to bat in a Test match for two hours for 20 runs but the team wants you to do that. So you should be able to do that.”
There are sports champions, then there are sporting legends, and then finally, there is God! Cricket is a religion in India, and Sachin Tendulkar is God. Very few cricketers, for that matter even sportsmen, have captured the imagination of the entire world the way Tendulkar has. He needs no introduction, but his life story sure needs to be cherished. Let us dig deeper into Sachin Tendulkar biography.
Full Name
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
Age
47
Sport Category
Cricket
Date of Birth
24th April 1973
Hometown
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Height
165 cm
Coach
Late Ramakant Achrekar
Parent
Ramesh and Rajni Tendulkar
ODI Debut
18 December 1989 vs. Pakistan
Test Debut
15 November 1989 vs. Pakistan
Sachin Tendulkar Biography
Family Background
Tendulkar’s cricketing story started in Shivaji Park, Dadar. He was introduced to Ramakant Achrekar’s academy by his brother Ajit. However, Tendulkar became conscious during the trials and couldn’t get selected. Then, Ajit requested Achrekar Sir to hide behind a tree and watch him play. Without the pressure of being observed, Tendulkar gave a stunning performance and was immediately selected in the academy.
Sachin Tendulkar’s cricketing career was shaped by the efforts and guidance of his coach Ramakant Achrekar. The Dronacharya award-winning guru passed away on January 2, 2019, in Mumbai. Tendulkar spoke to the Times of India about his coach.
“Like many of his students, I learnt my ABCD of cricket under Sir’s guidance. His contribution to my life cannot be captured in words. He built the foundation that I stand on.”
sachin tendulkar with his family
Journey
Right from his school days, Tendulkar became a popular name in the cricketing world. His prodigal talent was visible to all. He led his school team to many victories. He also played for Cricket Club of India.
Tendulkar began his Ranji Trophy career on November 14, 1987. Unfortunately, he was just a substitute then. He made his actual debut in December 1988, the next season. He made 100 not out in his very first match. The glimpse of his extremely bright future was visible to everyone as he finished the season with 583 runs at an average of 67.77, becoming the highest run scorer for Bombay. Tendulkar has scored centuries in all his three domestic tournament debuts- Ranji, Irani, and Duleep Trophies.
In the year 1989, Tendulkar made his Test and ODI debut against Pakistan. In doing so, he became the youngest player to debut for India in both formats. Steadily, he became a dependable fixture in the team and rose through ranks. Tendulkar was the leading run scorer at the 1996 World Cup. He was the Man of the Tournament at the 2003 World Cup as well.
One of the best players in the history of the game, Sachin Tendulkar never found much success as a captain. Hence, he decided to stay away from captaincy. He had some ups and downs in his performances throughout his long career. However, he always bounced back stronger.
Sachin Tendulkar Cricket Technique
Tendulkar is considered as the most wholesome batsman. His superior balance and poise have always stood out. Tendulkar has always preferred hard, bouncy pitches. However, he could easily adapt his game to include varied shots. Sachin Tendulkar can also bowl medium pace, leg spin, and off spin.
Sachin Tendulkar in ODI cricket
Sachin Tendulkar Retirement
On November 16, 2013, Sachin Tendulkar’s 24 year-long and illustrious cricketing career came to an end. He played his last ODI match in December 2012 and Twenty20 match in October 2013. His 200th test match against West Indies on 16th November 2013 was his adieu to the cricketing world as a player.
Sachin Tendulkar Family
Sachin met his better half, Anjali, at the Mumbai International airport when he was returning from his first international tour. It was love at first sight for Sachin. Fortunately, he was introduced by a common friend to Anjali, who was practising medicine. Anjali knew nothing about sports then!
After dating for five years, the couple got married in 1995. They are blessed with a daughter, Sara and a son, Arjun. Arjun Tendulkar is turning out to be an extremely talented budding cricketer.
Sachin Tendulkar Net Worth
Considering Tendulkar’s illustrious career and multiple endorsements, it isn’t surprising that his net worth around $168 Million (Rs 980 Crore) and his annual income is estimated to be around $ 11 Million (Rs 68 Crores). In the year 2013, he was listed as number 51 in Forbes list “The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes.” Tendulkar made $9 million in the year 2016 through endorsements and investments.
Tendulkar has endorsed brands such as Coca-Cola, BMW India, and Adidas. He is also a co-owner of Bengaluru Blasters in Premier Badminton League and Kerala Blasters in ISL. Tendulkar also owns ten luxury cars that coast around 15 crore and properties worth 520 crores. Tendulkar is also a partner at two restaurant chains, Tendulkar’s and Sachin’s.
Statistics
Batting and fielding averages
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Ave
BF
SR
100
50
4s
6s
Ct
St
Tests
200
329
33
15921
248*
53.78
51
68
69
115
0
ODIs
463
452
41
18426
200*
44.83
21368
86.23
49
96
2016
195
140
0
T20Is
1
1
0
10
10
10
12
83.33
0
0
2
0
1
0
First-class
310
490
51
25396
248*
57.84
81
116
186
0
List A
551
538
55
21999
200*
45.54
60
114
175
0
T20s
96
96
11
2797
100*
32.9
2310
121.08
1
16
359
38
28
0
Bowling averages
Mat
Inns
Balls
Runs
Wkts
BBI
BBM
Ave
Econ
SR
4w
5w
10
Tests
200
145
4240
2492
46
3/10
3/14
54.17
3.52
92.1
–
–
–
ODIs
463
270
8054
6850
154
5/32
5/32
44.48
5.1
52.2
4
2
–
T20Is
1
1
15
12
1
1/12
1/12
12
4.8
15
–
–
–
First-class
310
7605
4384
71
3/10
61.74
3.45
107.1
–
–
List A
551
10230
8478
201
5/32
5/32
42.17
4.97
50.8
4
2
–
T20s
96
8
93
123
2
1/12
1/12
61.5
7.93
46.5
–
–
–
Sachin Tendulkar Records
The list of records Tendulkar holds is perhaps almost unending! Right from his debut as the youngest player at the age of 16, Tendulkar has continued breaking records and setting new ones. We are listing out some here.
List of Sachin Tendulkar’s century
ODI Records – Centuries
The highest number of centuries (49) and fifties (96)
Most centuries in a calendar year (9 in 1998)
The first person to score a double century
Maximum 150+ run-scores
The highest number of the Man of the Match awards (62)
Most Man of the Series awards (15)
Test Records
The highest number of centuries (51)
Leading run scorer (11,953)
Joint-fastest cricketer to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket with Brian Lara
1000+ Test runs in a calendar years (6 times – 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2008, 2010)
Only player in the world to have scored 5 Test centuries before turning 20
Interesting Facts
At the 1987 World Cup, Tendulkar served as the ball boy. India was playing against England then.
Sachin Tendulkar actively involves himself in philanthropic activities. He sponsors underprivileged children through the NGO Apnalaya. He operates this NGO along with his mother-in-law.
Tendulkar’s autobiography “Playing It My Way” broke all records to become an instant bestseller. There are several books on his inspiring life. Also, Sachin: A Billion Dreams, his Biopic made it big in Bollywood.
In April 2012, Sachin Tendulkar became a Rajya Sabha member after being nominated by the President. He donated the salary and allowances he earned as a Rajya Sabha MP in six years to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.
Sachin Tendulkar was a devout disciple of guru Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi. He cancelled his birthday celebrations after his guru’s death.
Awards
Arjuna Award – 1994
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award – 1997
Padma Shri – 1999
Maharashtra Bhushan Award – 2001
Padma Vibhushan – 2008
Bharat Ratna – 2013
“Most Influential People in the World” – Time 100 List
Barack Obama: “I don’t know about cricket but still I watch cricket to see Sachin play.Not b’coz I love his play its b’coz I want to know the reason why my country’s production goes down by 5 percent when he’s in batting.”
Donald Bradman: “I saw him playing on the television and I was very, very struck by his technique. I asked my wife to come and have a look at him. Because I said, I never saw myself play, but I feel that this feller is playing much the same as I used to play… It was just his compactness, his stroke production, his technique, it all seemed to gel as far as I was concerned.”
Shane Warne: “Sachin Tendulkar is, in my time, the best player without a doubt – daylight second, Brian Lara third.”
Viv Richards:“He has been a genius when it comes to ability, a Trojan when it comes to work ethic and manic when it comes to his focus.”
Rahul Dravid: “What he has done is set a benchmark for future generations which, probably, would be almost impossible for anyone to emulate.”
Brian Lara:“Sachin is a genius. I’m a mere mortal. When I speak about cricket, I will speak about Tendulkar. Just like you mention Mohammad Ali when you mention boxing and Michael Jordan when it comes to basketball.”
Anil Kumble:“I am fortunate that I’ve to bowl at him only in the nets.”
Mahendra Singh Dhoni:“His schoolboy-like enthusiasm for the game is something I envy and admire. For the team, he is the best available coaching manual.”
Andy Flower:“There is two kinds of batsmen in the world. One, Sachin Tendulkar. Two, all the others.”
Shah Rukh Khan:“I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing us to breathe the same air as you do.”
Matthew Hayden: “I have seen God. He bats at number four for India.”
Greatest Ever
Sachin Tendulkar is without a shred of doubt one of the greatest batsmen in the world. Sachin Tendulkar has inspired millions. Very few sportspeople have had an impact of such magnitude on the masses. His bond with the game is such that whenever we talk about cricket, the first name that comes to the mind is Sachin Tendulkar. We have some amazing cricketers in the current Indian National team. Many more talented batsmen will come. Perhaps, the records will not last, but no one can ever take Sachin’s place in the hearts of Indians.
ICC's book cricket grabs netizens attention, fans share scores on World Book Day
World Book Day – a day to celebrate prominent literary figures like William Shakespeare’s whose birth and death anniversary falls on this day, along with Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega’s death anniversary.
The day celebrated on April 23, is to remember books as numerous alternate forms of entertainment are available which requires far less concentration and involvement than reading.
Now giving this day a twist of cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) gave the opportunity to netizens to play a game of ‘Book Cricket’.
The ICC taking to Twitter, captioned the video, “A game of ‘Book Cricket’ to celebrate #WorldBookDay! Tap the GIF six times, and tell us your score at the end of the over!’World Book Day’. Click on this image six times and tell us what your score was in the over”.
The pages of the book keep turning and netizens were asked to pause the video and screengrab the scores like four, six, or bold, caught out. Fans were needed to share the total score by the end of an over.
As for cricket, due to the coronavirus pandemic, no matches are taking place. The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been postponed indefinitely till further notice due to the coronavirus. Not just the IPL, chances of the Men’s T20 World Cup also being postponed are high.
Brendon McCullum hints at T20 World Cup getting postponed(Image: CNZ)
Former New Zealand captain and Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum has spoken against playing the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia behind closed doors.
McCullum’s opinion matches that of Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who has also commented against playing the showpiece event without spectators.
Speaking during a podcast for Sky Cricket alongside former New Zealand batsman Ian Smith and pacer Simon Doull, McCullum said that an ICC event without spectators would call for huge financial loss.
“The ICC and world cricket need crowds to operate but India can probably sustain things commercially behind closed doors because they are going to get so many eyeballs.
“For Australia to move 16 international teams plus all of their support staff and then broadcasters, seems a bridge too far. I can’t see them playing the T20 World Cup behind closed doors,” McCullum was quoted as saying.
Brendon McCullum hints at T20 World Cup getting postponed
Furthermore, McCullum opined that the T20 World Cup might get postponed to accommodate the 13th season of the Indian Premier League. Originally scheduled to begin on March 29, IPL 2020 has been postponed until further notice.
McCullum, 38, hoped that the upcoming three major tournaments in the IPL, T20 World Cup and ICC Women’s ODI World Cup (in February 2021) see the daylight. If the IPL manages to find the October-November window, the World Cup might shift to January and the Women’s World Cup might also face slight delay.
Having talked against playing T20 World Cup behind closed doors, McCullum supported the idea for IPL 2020 as he believes that the BCCI should be able to generate a hefty amount through the broadcaster which might not be the case during the T20 World Cup.
“I think the IPL will try and target that October window and the T20 World Cup will get pushed back. That may mean the Women’s World Cup gets pushed back but hopefully we get to see all three tournaments operate.
“There may be a window a bit later in the new year of 2021 [for T20 World Cup] which could then open up a window for the IPL [in October and November]. You’d have to move some overseas players for the IPL but with the broadcasters based in India, it is a lot easier to pull it all together,” McCullum said.
Delhi Capitals Chris Woakes pull out of IPL 2020(Image: IPL)
Keeping international cricket at the helm, England all-rounder Chris Woakes has kept other options open especially the ones which will see him playing in T20 leagues across the globe.
“I want to play as much cricket as I can moving forward while looking after my body. My England career is No.1 but if opportunities come up, I’d still like to play in them,” Woakes was recently quoted as saying by The Cricketer.
Having last played a T20 20 months ago and a T20I almost half-a-decade ago, 31-year old Woakes admits that his chances of playing the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia later this year are grim unless he registers an “unbelievable summer”.
“At the minute, it doesn’t quite look like I’m going to get a go in T20 [for England] unless something drastic happens in terms of injuries. I’d probably have to have had an unbelievable summer,” Woakes said.
Why did Delhi Capitals’ Chris Woakes pull out of IPL 2020?
Woakes, who has picked 25 wickets in 18 IPL matches for Kolkata Knight Riders and Royals Challengers Bangalore in the past, was bought by Delhi Capitals at his base price of INR 1.5 crore for the 13th season of the Indian Premier League.
While it was earlier reported that Woakes had pulled out of the cash-rich league to extend England career, he has now revealed that the decision was more because of personal reasons.
“In hindsight, I probably didn’t need to pull out. I didn’t say it at the time but we’re expecting another baby in September and that added to the decision.
“My wife wasn’t well at home. The idea of being away from home for three months was going to be too much. Family had to come first,” Woakes added after IPL 2020 has been postponed until further notice.
Before concluding, Woakes also mentioned that players will be needing a specified time period to get their act together before returning back to top-level cricket.
“At least, give the public something to watch and hopefully entertain some who are missing it a lot. We’d want a three-week block (of preparation) to get overs in your legs to be able to back up a 20-over day in a Test. But again that might not be possible either. So I think two weeks would probably be the minimum,” Woakes concluded.
Back in the day, legendary Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan was accused of “throwing” during two consecutive tours of Australia by the same set of umpires. Happening for the second time, the incident ended up becoming one of the greatest controversies ever witnessed in the sport.
During the Benson & Hedges Series 1995-96, Australia, West Indies and Sri Lanka were fighting a tough battle. In the seventh match between Sri Lanka and West Indies, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 102 in 45.2 overs after winning the toss.
Nonetheless, this was not the only setback which the Sri Lankans received. During West Indies’ innings, umpire Tony McQuillan called Muttiah Muralitharan’s off-breaks as no-balls citing “throwing” as the reason. Muralitharan subsequently had to bowl leg-spin deliveries to complete his over.
A 23-year old Muralitharan had to miss the rest of the tournament. ICC hired officials from the biomechanics sector to look into the matter. Muralitharan had to go through various tests and came back with a re-modelled action.
Muttiah Muralitharan no-ball controversy
Sri Lanka toured Australia for the Carlton & United Series involving host Australia and England in 1998-99. January 23, 1999, saw exactly what happened three years ago. The same duo of umpires in McQuillan and Ross Emerson again called Muralitharan for throwing.
But this time the Sri Lanka captain in Arjuna Ranatunga did not resort with the umpires. The fact that the ICC officials had cleared Muralitharan turned strongly against the umpires. Ranatunga, in the middle of the ground, was seen involving in an animated cum aggressive chat with Emerson. It seemed as if both the parties were adamant to stick to their notions.
Ranatunga finally led his players off the field in a protest against the umpires. Ranjith Fernando, manager of the Sri Lankan team, intervened in between and convinced Ranatunga to continue with the match. While Muralitharan completed the innings with bowling figures of 7-0-46-0, Emerson wasn’t allowed to officiate in the remaining matches of the tournament.
It took an audacious Ranatunga to do what he did on that day. His body language was the proof that Sri Lanka would not bow down to unfair umpiring decisions. He couldn’t see anything unfair happening to a bowler who, by then, had 200-odd test wickets under his belt. For all we know, he was the first one to realize that Muralitharan’s career was at stake. Who knows what would have happened had Muralitharan been handed a suspension or a ban at that stage of his career?
The consequences of the altercation could have been severe on Ranatunga’s personal career. Yet, he fought for his bowler, which brings us to the conclusion that a captain has to step-up for his team on such an occasion to ensure that his players are also given a fair chance.
AB de Villiers scored maiden IPL century against Chennai Super Kings in 2008(Image: IPL)
On this day in 2009, former Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) batsman AB de Villiers had struck his maiden T20 century during the ninth match of the second season of the Indian Premier League against Chennai Super Kings in Durban.
After the then Delhi captain Virender Sehwag won the toss and opted to bat, de Villiers came in to bat at No. 3 in the first over as opening batsman Gautam Gambhir (0) was dismissed on the first ball itself.
It was on the second delivery of the fourth over when de Villiers opened his arms for the first time in the form of a six off Chennai pacer Manpreet Singh Gony. de Villiers then played second fiddle to Tillakaratne Dilshan (50), who scored his maiden IPL half-century in a brisk 68-run stand for the second wicket.
Ab de Villiers impressive ton
De Villiers, then 25, took onus on himself once Delhi lost wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik (18) in the 18th over. It was on the first delivery of the 16th over that de Villiers ran a couple of runs off Gony to complete his half-century.
When CSK all-rounder Albie Morkel dropped a sitter at long-on on the following delivery, de Villiers made sure that he punished the opposition on the back of an onslaught which saw him converting his half-century into a century in only 15 balls.
AB de Villiers scored maiden T20 century
In the 17th and 18th over, de Villiers hit boundaries off Morkel and Gony but it was in the penultimate over that the right-hand batsman scored a couple of fours and sixes off Super Kings all-rounder Andrew Flintoff to reach the three-figure mark for the first time in the tournament.
Having scored 105* (54) with the help of five fours and six sixes, de Villiers propelled Delhi to 189/5 in 20 overs. While Chennai got off to a quickfire start due to opening batsman Matthew Hayden’s (57) fourth IPL half-century, economical spells from Pradeep Sangwan (4-0-28-3) and Daniel Vettori (4-0-29-2) restricted them to 180/9 in 20 overs.
De Villiers, who has registered three IPL centuries till date, had scored 671 runs in 29 IPL matches for Delhi at an average of 31.95 and a strike rate of 117.31. Apart from his century, he had also scored three half-centuries for DD before joining Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2011.
In addition to his maiden T20 century at Kingsmead, de Villiers has scored 267 runs in 10 T20s at the venue at an average of 33.38 and a strike rate of 156.14.
Virat Kohli reveals that his Wife Anushka Sharma Influence on his Life
The Indian skipper Virat Kohli opened up saying that his marriage to Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma has brought out a lot of change in him.
The couple were speaking about their lives and careers in an online session with students. They spoke about how to get motivated where Kohli credited Anushka for improving his temperament.
“To be honest the patience bit I have learned ever since I and Anushka met each other. I was very impatient before,” said Kohli.
Met during an shampoo advertisement
The couple had met in 2013 when they were filming for a shampoo advertisement. “The learnings from one another that we have had, looking at her personality, looking at her composure in situations has really inspired me to fight it out,” Kohli said.
“Even when things are tough you have to swallow your ego and keep being there in adversity, keep fighting your way out, and eventually you will find a way,” he added. “So that’s what I have seen her do and I have learnt from that.”
The batsman also spoke about how he applied the learnings when he feels situations are going against him. “Sometimes you have to bat in a Test match for two hours for 20 runs but the team wants you do that. So you should be able to do that,” he said.
The cricketer spoke about the time he faced rejections in state selections. “The first time I was rejected in the state selections, I remember it was late at night and I just cried. I howled till about three in the morning and I could not believe it ,” Kohli said.
“Because I scored well, everything was going perfectly for me. I performed till I reached that stage and I was rejected,” he said.
Anushka screaming “Aye Kohli, chowka mar na,”
Earlier Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram handle to show us how she was trying her best to see that her husband does not miss the cricket field, during this lockdown. She is seen screaming at Kholi saying, “Aye Kohli, chowka mar na,” which when translated reads, Kohli hit a 4. This is something we all have heard from one fan or the other while watching a match at a stadium.
'Playing cricket without crowd would look odd': Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq on having T20 World Cup behind closed doors
The men’s T20 world cup has been planned to host by Australia later this year. Due to the rapid spread of deadly corona virus the scheduled sports event has been called off globally.
Earlier Australia successfully host the women’s T20 world cup where Australia women’s took the trophy. The out break of corona virus almost cancelled all the scheduled sports event globally.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive, Manu Sawhney said that the elite body will be consulting the Australian government about the Men’s T20 World Cup 2020.
Seeing the possibility of cricket matches in empty stadiums, Pakistan’s opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq on Wednesday said that if the upcoming T20 World Cup happens behind closed doors, the tournament would end up losing its charm.
“Playing cricket without crowds would look odd. If T20 World Cup takes place, then I think it should take place in front of crowds. I think if it happens behind closed doors, then it would lose its charm but the final decision lies with the ICC. Maybe the World Cup is postponed. The safety of players and crowd needs to be looked at as well,” Imam-ul-Haq told reporters in a video conference.
As for International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Manu Sawhney, he said that the elite body will consult the Australian government regarding the Men’s T20 World Cup 2020.
“In relation to ICC events, including the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup, we will continue to take advice from experts and authorities, including the Australian government. We will utilise all of the data and information available to us to ensure we can take responsible decisions around all competitions at an appropriate time that are in the best interests of our sport,” Sawhney said in a statement.
Fans are also enjoying this un expected break and chance to interact with their most loved sports personalities. Now, as all cricket lovers look forward to ICC Men’s World Cup 2020 for their entertainment. Recently, an Indian cricket fan took to his Twitter handle to post his query. The fan questioned cricket experts to pick four semi-finalists in the upcoming World T20 in Australia.
Dinesh Karthik Reveals How it Feels When CSK Roped Dhoni in 2008
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni has led Chennai Super Kings to 8 finals out of the 10 seasons they have played in the Indian Premier League.
MS Dhoni has several IPL records to his name.
In April 2019, MS Dhoni became the 1st captain to win 100 matches in the Indian Premier League when he led Chennai Super Kings to a 4-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. During a thriller against Royal Challengers Bangalore, MS Dhoni became the 1st Indian to hit 200 sixes in the Indian Premier League. He hit 7 sixes in a career-best 84 not out off 48 balls but Chennai Super Kings lost the game by 1 run.
Recalling the heartbreaking story from 2008, the wicketkeeper-batsman said it’s been 13 years and he is still waiting for a call from Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Karthik believed he would be CSK’s first pick as he was a big name already and was playing for the national side.
“In 2008, I was in Australia and the auction was happening. In the lead up to that, I was convinced that the biggest name from Tamil Nadu who is also playing for the country…I’m sure they (Chennai Super Kings) are going to pick me. The question is whether they are going to make me the captain or not…that was going on in my head. And the first name they picked as Dhoni, for 1.5 million and he was sitting right around the corner with me. And he didn’t even tell me that they are going to pick him.
“Probably he didn’t know. But that was the biggest dagger to my heart. So I thought that they would pick me later. It’s been 13 years and I am still waiting for that elusive call from CSK,” said Karthik while picking his all-time IPL XI during a conversation with Cricbuzz.
Dinesh Karthik debuted in ODI and Test before MSD. He played in IPL with the following teams:
2008–2010 ; 2014 Delhi Daredevils
2011 Kings XI Punjab
2012–2013 Mumbai Indians
2015 Royal Challengers Bangalore
2016–2017 Gujarat Lions
2018–present Kolkata Knight Riders
Average in successful chases
MS Dhoni
In successful chases since 2015, Dhoni has played in 52 matches and has scored runs at a splendid average of 91.50.
Dinesh Karthik
In successful chases since 2015, Karthik has scored runs at an out-of-the-world average of 272 runs.
Not out percentage
MS Dhoni
Dhoni has a not out percentage of 25.7% in the 70 innings he has played since 2015.
Dinesh Karthik
Karthik has a not out percentage of 47% in the 17 innings he has played since 2015
Stability provided
MS Dhoni
Dhoni has scored three half-centuries in 12 innings. He has scored 50-plus scores in 25% of the innings he has batted in at number 4.
Dinesh Karthik
Karthik has scored three half-centuries in 9 innings. He has scored 50-plus scores in 33% of the innings he has batted in at number 4.
Average at number 4
MS Dhoni
Dhoni has an average of 40.72 while batting at number 4 since 2015.
Dinesh Karthik
Karthik has an average of 52.80 while batting at number 4 since 2015.
Prithvi Shaw Reveals How He Is Spending Time Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
Mumbai batsman Prithvi Shaw is one of the best young talents in the country. The right-hander broke several records on his Test debut. Prithvi Shaw became the youngest player to score a 50-plus score on debut for India. Prithvi Shaw was also the second youngest to score a Test century for India.
The time spent away from cricket while serving a doping ban was nothing short of “torture” for him but young India batsman Prithvi Shaw said it also made him hungrier or runs. The talented 20-year-old was suspended by the BCCI in July last year until November 15 for “inadvertently” ingesting a prohibited substance, commonly found in cough syrups.
“It was a mistake. And the period away from cricket was a torture,” Shaw said while interacting with fans during an Instagram Live session on his IPL franchise Delhi Capitals’ official handle.
“Doubts and questions arise, but I kept the faith and belief. I spent some time in London where I was working on my fitness, as I wasn’t allowed to bat anywhere. When the ban got over, and I returned to domestic cricket, I was hungrier than before.
“I picked up my bat and realised I hadn’t lost my touch at all. If anything, that time off made me a more determined person,” he said.
Talking about the importance of mental health during the unprecedented health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Shaw said the key is to stay patient.
“A lot of us don’t have patience for things in life, so now is a great time to work on it. Everyone should find something to do that they like, and work towards perfecting that. That process in itself will help one grow calmer and become more patient,” he said.
Asked how he has been spending time during the nationwide lockdown, Shaw said, “I’ve been working out a bit indoors and shadow practicing to maintain my fitness levels.
“I’ve also been helping my father in the kitchen. I can cook eggs quite well, and I’m trying to learn a few new things. I’ve been playing some PUBG too.”
Talking about Delhi Capitals’ good run in the last IPL season as the team qualified for the play-offs after a seven-year gap, Shaw said the side was “like a family.”
“We had Ricky (Ponting) sir, Dada (Sourav Ganguly), (Mohammad) Kaif sir to help us with anything – the environment was perfect.”
Recalling an incident from the 2019 season, Shaw said Ponting once scared him by ordering him to take 10 rounds of the Feroz Shah Kotla ground after he reported slightly late for a pre-training team meeting.
“I was looking for some new spikes in the dressing room that day and reached the ground a bit late. I completed the entire training – fielding and batting sessions – and had no energy left to run 10 rounds of the ground.
“Luckily, I didn’t have to. Turns out Ricky sir just wanted to scare me off for my late attendance that day,” he said.
Sachin Tendulkar smashed 14th ODI century vs Australia in Sharjah
On this day in 1998, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar had smashed his 14th ODI century against Australia to make sure that India qualify for the final match of the Sharjah Cup played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Irrespective of the time and medium, anyone who has watched Tendulkar’s innings can confirm that it was one of the greatest innings that he played during his international career.
After the then Australia captain Steve Waugh won the toss and chose to bat, Australia put on board 284/5 in 50 overs on the back of Michael Bevan playing exceedingly well for his 101 (103) with the help of nine fours.
DESERT STORM 🌪️ #OnThisDay in 1998, Sachin Tendulkar smashed a 💥 143 off 131 balls against Australia to seal India’s place in the final of the Sharjah Cup!
While India needed 285 runs to win initially, they required 254 runs to pin down New Zealand’s net run rate qualify for the final. There was not an iota of doubt that Tendulkar would have to lead India to the target and what happened is fondly remembered as history.
Tendulkar’s attacking instincts witnessed him going after the Australian fast bowlers from the word go. In addition to the usual quintessential shots played by the batsman, Tendulkar frequently stepped down the track to hit the opposition bowlers down the ground.
Sachin Tendulkar smashed 14th ODI century
Tendulkar, who was a couple of days short of his 25th birthday, completed his half-century in the 22nd over. Apart from India losing wickets at regular intervals, a desert storm affected their chase duly.
The revised target required India to chase a 276-run target in 46 overs. With Tendulkar and VVS Laxman coming out to bat, India needed to score 237 runs to qualify for the final.
It was in the 39th over that Tendulkar reached the three-figure mark amidst a sensational applause from the spectators who were watching a batting masterpiece in front of them.
Before getting out against Australia pacer Damien Fleming in the 43rd over, Tendulkar scored 143 (131) with the help of nine fours and five sixes and ensured that India qualify for the final.
