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India batter Sarfaraz Khan blessed with a baby boy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Two days after scoring his maiden Test century against New Zealand, rising India star Sarfaraz Khan has been blessed with a baby boy, bringing joy to his family and fans.This special moment adds to an already memorable week for the talented cricketer, who has been making headlines for his impressive performances on the field. Sarfaraz demonstrated his exceptional batting skills during the rain-interrupted fourth day of the match in Bengaluru, scoring an impressive 150 runs. Playing in only his fourth Test match since his debut earlier this year, the young batter described his century as a 'dream come true'."Since I started playing cricket, it was my dream to play for India and score a 100 for India. I am happy," the 26-year-old had told reporters on Saturday.IND vs NZ: Decoding ...

19Oct

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‘Familiar faces, different years’: Sarfaraz Khan’s century celebration leaves Virat Kohli in splits. Watch – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan spearheaded India's fightback with a thrilling knock of 150 runs in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.Seizing the opportunity after being drafted in for Shubman Gill, who missed the match due to a stiff neck, Sarfaraz made his presence felt.After a disappointing duck in the first innings, the right-hander bounced back with a stroke-laden maiden Test century.He brought up the milestone with a boundary off Tim Southee and celebrated with a jubilant sprint.Sarfaraz's teammates and the support staff joined in the celebration from the dressing room, beaming with joy and pride as they shared in his moment of triumph.The BCCI quickly put together a montage of two moments separated by more than nine years. Despite the gap, two familiar fa...

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‘It’s not an easy game’: Abdullah Shafique after smashing ton in Pakistan vs England first Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Abdullah Shafique (AP Photo) MULTAN: Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique is happy to contribute to the team's total after smashing his fifth Test century in the first Test against England in Multan on Monday. He termed it as a 'next level feeling' after ending his century drought in 2024.Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and opted to bat first on the flat pitch and the decision paid well for the team.Apart from Shafique, Masood also reached the three-figure mark with his solid 151-run knock including 13 fours and two sixes. Pakistan are in a solid position with a total of 328/4 at stumps on the opening day of the match.Despite losing Saim Ayub for only four runs in the fourth over, Shafique and Masood stitched a massive 253-run partnership for the second wicket. Shafique was dismiss...

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Shubman Gill becomes only the second India batter after Rahul Dravid to score… | Cricket News – Times of India

Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India's young No.3 batter Shubman Gill scored his fifth Test century on Day 3 of the first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Gill's 119 not out from 176 balls helped India declare their second innings at 287/4, setting Bangladesh a target of 515 runs on Saturday.After a disappointing first innings where he was dismissed for a duck, Gill made a stunning comeback in the second innings.He reached his century with a single off Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Scorecard: India vs Bangladesh, 1st TestGill is now only the second Indian No.3 batter, following legendary Rahul Dravid, to score a Test century at this stadium in 35 matches.Gill hit 10 fours and 4 sixes in his innings and formed a significant 167-run partnership with wicketkeeper ...

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Joe Root breaks multiple records with twin Test centuries at Lord’s | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England’s superstar batter Joe Root has etched his name in the record books on Saturday during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. Here are a few big records Root set with his twin centuries in the match:England’s top century-maker: Root scored his 34th Test century, surpassing Alastair Cook to become the highest century-maker for England in Test cricket.This feat has put him among the cricketing legends, only behind Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, and Rahul Dravid in terms of centuries.Twin hundreds at Lord’s: Root is also one of the few players who have scored centuries in both innings of a Test at Lord's. He joins the likes of George Headley, Graham Gooch, and Michael Vaughan. Most runs at Lord’s: With these achievements, Root now h...