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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
Sachin Tendulkar has notched up another milestone in his glittering career as he notched up his 45th test century in the second test against Bangladesh. At the same time he also became the first player to cross the 13000 run mark in test cricket. With this he has an impressive 90 tons combined in the ODI and TEST arena, a feat that will take some time to beat. With Ricky Ponting breathing down his neck in terms of centuries scored, the series against Bangladesh has come at an opportune time for the master blaster.
India took control of the test series in the first test itself when they beat the Bangladeshis by 113 runs.
Though it was not a smooth sailing as predicted by standin captain Virendra Sehwag. Bangladesh bundled out India for a meagre 243 runs in the first innings, based largely on Tendulkar’s century no 44, before they themselves were shutout for 242. The second innings was a different affair though as Gambhir notched up his 5th consecutive 100 and in the process setup a challenging target of 415 runs for the Bangladeshis. That was a tall order as Amit Mishra took 4 wickets in the second innings to rip through Bangladesh and India coasted to a victory by 112 runs.
The second test match saw India gunning for a series win as they bundled out Bangladesh for 233. Tendulkar and Dravid then took charge as they both notched up Tons to put India into a commanding position. It would be interesting to see if Bangladesh can save the match from here!
India has hurriedly added test matches in their series against South Africa in March after realising that they might have to relinquish their #1 tag if they don’t play more tests this year. Their dream of reaching the top spot in ODIs was shattered by Lanka as they beat them in the tri series finals a few days before.
Australia on the other hand are re building and are not to give up their crown of being the best ODI team in the world though South Africa is very close. Australia has beaten the hapless Pakistanis in the test series 3-0 to take the full honours despite having injury concerns. The first 2 ODIs have seen the same pattern continuing as Pakistanis were mauled by a resurgent Aussie line up. Can Pakistan salvage some pride in the remaining 3 ODIs and the lone T20 is a question on everyone’s mind. Though it would be tough to rule out a turn around as the Pakistani team is the most unpredictable one!
Sachin Tendulkar has notched up another milestone in his glittering career as he notched up his 45th test century in the second test against Bangladesh. At the same time he also became the first player to cross the 13000 run mark in test cricket. With this he has an impressive 90 tons combined in...
Sachin Tendulkar has notched up another milestone in his glittering career as he notched up his 45th test century in the second test against Bangladesh. At the same time he also became the first player to cross the 13000 run mark in test cricket. With this he has an impressive 90 tons combined in the ODI and TEST arena, a feat that will take some time to beat. With Ricky Ponting breathing down his neck in terms of centuries scored, the series against Bangladesh has come at an opportune time for the master blaster.
India took control of the test series in the first test itself when they beat the Bangladeshis by 113 runs.
Though it was not a smooth sailing as predicted by standin captain Virendra Sehwag. Bangladesh bundled out India for a meagre 243 runs in the first innings, based largely on Tendulkar’s century no 44, before they themselves were shutout for 242. The second innings was a different affair though as Gambhir notched up his 5th consecutive 100 and in the process setup a challenging target of 415 runs for the Bangladeshis. That was a tall order as Amit Mishra took 4 wickets in the second innings to rip through Bangladesh and India coasted to a victory by 112 runs.
The second test match saw India gunning for a series win as they bundled out Bangladesh for 233. Tendulkar and Dravid then took charge as they both notched up Tons to put India into a commanding position. It would be interesting to see if Bangladesh can save the match from here!
India has hurriedly added test matches in their series against South Africa in March after realising that they might have to relinquish their #1 tag if they don’t play more tests this year. Their dream of reaching the top spot in ODIs was shattered by Lanka as they beat them in the tri series finals a few days before.
Australia on the other hand are re building and are not to give up their crown of being the best ODI team in the world though South Africa is very close. Australia has beaten the hapless Pakistanis in the test series 3-0 to take the full honours despite having injury concerns. The first 2 ODIs have seen the same pattern continuing as Pakistanis were mauled by a resurgent Aussie line up. Can Pakistan salvage some pride in the remaining 3 ODIs and the lone T20 is a question on everyone’s mind. Though it would be tough to rule out a turn around as the Pakistani team is the most unpredictable one!
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