VVS Laxman, born on 1 November 1974, is a former Indian cricketer known for his elegant batting. He was a middle-order batsman in Test cricket and played over 100 Tests without appearing in a Cricket World Cup. Laxman was part of the Indian team that won the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy jointly with Sri Lanka. He is admired for his skillful stroke play and fast scoring, despite being a slow runner. In domestic cricket, he played for Hyderabad and Lancashire, and he captained Deccan Chargers in the IPL. Laxman is now Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy and…
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The 2024-25 season of the Ranji Trophy, India’s premier domestic first-class cricket tournament, continues with the second round starting on October 18. With 38 teams participating across Elite (32) and Plate (6) divisions, a total of 19 matches will be held nationwide during this round. Defending champion Mumbai will aim to recover from its first-round loss to Baroda as they face Maharashtra at home. Round 2 Matches Schedule RANJI TROPHY 2024-25 – ROUND 2 (ELITE) GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C Also Read- 6 Kings Slam Schedule- Djokovic vs Nadal for the Last Time? GROUP D RANJI TROPHY 2024-25 -…
Rafael Nadal will say an emotional goodbye to tennis at the Davis Cup finals next month. Before that, he will play against top players one last time at the 6 Kings Slam exhibition tournament in Riyadh, starting on October 16. This new event will feature six of the biggest stars in men’s tennis, including Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune. The prize money is an impressive USD 6 million, double what players earn in Grand Slam tournaments. While the tournament does not count for ATP rankings, its exciting player lineup makes it a significant…
India is all set to tour South Africa in November to face the Proteas in a 4-match T20I series. The series will start on 8th November 2024 and will continue till 15th November 2024. Suryakumar Yadav will captain the Indian team, which is expected to include youngsters to provide rest to the players who are going to participate in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025 from December. India is expected to go with the same squad that featured in the series against Sri Lanka. Only one or two changes may happen. On the other hand, there is not much clarity about…
Praveen Kumar is a former Indian cricketer who bowled right-arm medium pace. He played for the Uttar Pradesh team in first-class cricket. Praveen was known for swinging the ball in both directions with good line and length. In October 2018, he retired from all forms of cricket. He was also part of the Indian team that won the 2010 Asia Cup. Age41 yearsDOB2 October 1983Hometown Meerut, Uttar Pradesh Height5 feet 11 inchesFatherSakat SinghMother -WifeSapna Choudhary DaughterSara KumarNet Worth Rs 40 Crore Praveen Kumar Age and Height Praveen Kumar is a former Indian cricketer, born on 2 October 1983 in Meerut,…
Angel Reese (born May 6, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. Known as “Bayou-Barbie” and “Chi-Barbie,” she played college basketball at LSU and Maryland. After earning McDonald’s All-American honors in 2020, Reese had a standout career, transferring to LSU where she led the team to its first national championship and was named Most Outstanding Player. She set NCAA records for double-doubles and rebounds and was recognized as SEC Player of the Year. Drafted seventh overall by the Chicago Sky in 2024, she became a WNBA All-Star and set the league’s single-season rebounds…
Caitlin Clark (born January 22, 2002) is an American basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. A standout at Iowa, she became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer and was a two-time national player of the year. Clark helped Iowa reach its first national title game and broke multiple records in points, assists, and three-pointers. Drafted first overall in 2024, she won WNBA Rookie of the Year and set records in assists and scoring. Clark has also won three gold medals with the U.S. in youth international competitions. Personal InformationBornJanuary 22, 2002 (age 22)BirthplaceDes Moines, Iowa, U.S.Height6…
Sir Alastair Cook, born on 25 December 1984, is a former English cricketer and captain of the England Test and ODI teams. He is regarded as one of the best opening batsmen in Test cricket, ranking as the sixth-highest Test run scorer of all time and the second-highest for England. Cook made his Test debut in 2006 and scored a century in his first match. He played a key role in England’s Ashes victories and became the Test captain in 2012, leading the team to significant successes, including a series win in India. Cook retired from Test cricket in 2018…
Unmukt Chand, born on 26 March 1993, is a former Indian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman who currently plays for Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket and Melbourne Renegades in Australia’s Big Bash League. Chand has played for Delhi and Uttarakhand in Indian domestic cricket, and for Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in the IPL. He also captained India’s Under-19 team to win the 2012 U-19 Cricket World Cup. In August 2021, he retired from playing cricket in India. Full NameUnmukt Chand ThakurBorn26 March 1993 (age 31), Delhi, IndiaHeight5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)BattingRight-handedBowlingRight-arm off breakRoleBatsman Unmukt…
Rohan Bopanna (born 4 March 1980) is an Indian tennis player who focuses on doubles. He became world No. 1 after winning his first major title at the 2024 Australian Open with Matthew Ebden, making him the oldest to reach No. 1. Bopanna played with Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, and they were runners-up at the 2010 US Open. He has won two major titles: the 2017 French Open mixed doubles and the 2024 Australian Open men’s doubles. Bopanna has also won 26 ATP doubles titles, including six Masters 1000 events, and was part of the Indian Davis Cup team from 2002…