Martin Guptill announces retirement from international cricket

 New Zealand's dashing batsman Martin Guptill, who entertained cricket lovers for many years with his explosive batting, has finally said goodbye to international cricket. 38-year-old Guptill represented New Zealand for 14 years and played many memorable innings during this period. Today, on January 8, Martin Guptill said goodbye to cricket. Guptill made his debut in 2009. He played his last match for New Zealand in October 2022. Guptill has played a total of 367 matches in all three formats for New Zealand.

Martin Guptill international career

Formate	Match	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50	4s	6s
Test	47	89	2586	189	29.39	46.61	3	0	17	326	23
ODI	198	195	7346	237	41.5	87.31	18	1	39	751	187
T20I	122	118	3531	105	31.81	135.7	2	0	20	310	173
IPL	13	13	270	50	22.5	137.76	0	0	1	24	15

Martin Guptill scored 23 international centuries in his career and also showed his prowess in the limited overs format. Guptill is the highest run-scorer for New Zealand in T20. He has scored 3531 runs in 122 matches. He has scored 7346 runs in ODIs and is the highest run-scorer for New Zealand in this format. Ross Taylor and Stephen Fleming are ahead of him.

Martin Guptill is the first New Zealand batsman to score a century in his first ODI. He achieved this feat against West Indies in 2009. Later that year, he was successful in making it to the ICC's World ODI XI. Guptill has played many great innings in his career, including a record innings of 237 runs against West Indies in the quarter-finals of the 2015 World Cup. This is the highest individual score by any batsman in the World Cup and he is the first New Zealand batsman to score a double century in ODIs. Guptill scored an unbeaten 189 against England in 2013 and an unbeaten 180 against South Africa in 2017.

Martin Guptill has scored two memorable centuries in T20. He scored an unbeaten 101 off 69 balls against South Africa in 2012 and 105 off 54 balls against Australia in 2018. Martin Guptill has also performed brilliantly in Tests and has scored 2586 runs in 47 matches. He has scored three centuries in this format and his personal highest score in Tests has been 189 runs against Bangladesh in 2010. Apart from this, Guptill has scored 109 runs against Zimbabwe in 2011 and 156 runs against Sri Lanka in 2015.

ICC Test Rankings after Border Gavaskar Trophy 2025

 The Indian men's team, which lost 1-3 in the recently concluded five-match Test series against Australia, has slipped to third place in the latest ICC Test Team Rankings. India, which reached the finals of the 2019-21 and 2021-23 World Test Championships, has 109 rating points. Team India has reached the third position in the ICC Test Team Rankings for the second time since 2016.

Top team in ICC Test rankings

Australia cricket team is at the top in the Test rankings. The Australia team, which defeated the Indian team in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, has a rating of 126. Not only this, Australia has 4531 points. Australia defeated India by 6 wickets in the last match of the Border Gavaskar series played in Sydney. The match lasted only two and a half days. The match, which started on January 3, ended before lunch on January 6.

Second team in ICC Test rankings

South Africa has got the advantage of defeating Pakistan by 10 wickets in the second match of the home test series. It has reached the second position with 112 points. South Africa achieved the target of 61 runs given on the fourth day on Monday at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town in 7.1 overs without any loss. Earlier, South Africa had won the first test by 2 wickets, so the series also went to the home team by 2-0.

ICC Test International Team Rankings

Rank	Team	Rating Points
1	Australia	126
2	South Africa	112
3	India	109
4	England	106
5	New Zealand	96
6	Sri Lanka	87
7	Pakistan	83
8	West Indies	75
9	Bangladesh	65
10	Ireland	26

Top 5 players who can replace Rohit Sharma in Tests

 After the defeat of the Indian team in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, questions are being raised on the team captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit's bat is not working and this is the reason why he did not play in the last Test match played in Sydney. It has been told in many media reports that the team management will talk to Rohit about his future in the Test team. There are also strong reports of Rohit retiring from Tests.

Rohit himself has clearly denied that he is not going anywhere, but a lot can change on the Australia tour and this includes Rohit being out of the team. In such a situation, the question is that if Rohit goes out, then who will replace him as an opener?

Who will replace Rohit Sharma?

1. KL Rahul

Rohit did not play in the Perth Test match. In his place, KL Rahul opened with Yashasvi Jaiswal in this Test match and impressed. However, Rahul also struggled on the Australia tour. Still, he is a big contender to replace Rohit. Rahul has both experience and talent. If he lags behind, one reason for this could also be that the team is considering new players.

2. Abhimanyu Easwaran

Bengal's Abhimanyu Easwaran, who is consistently scoring runs in domestic cricket, is also a strong option. He has consistently impressed with his game. He came into the team a few times, but could not become a part of the playing-11. The selectors have faith in him and this can be gauged from the fact that he is consistently becoming a part of India-A. This right-handed batsman has played 101 first-class matches in domestic cricket, in which he has scored 7674 runs at an average of 48.87. He has 27 centuries and 29 half-centuries to his name.

3. Rituraj Gaikwad

Right-handed batsman Rituraj Gaikwad, who made his mark while playing for Chennai Super Kings under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, is also in this race and is a strong contender. Everyone is convinced of his talent and this is the reason why Dhoni has also handed over the captaincy of Chennai to him. Gaikwad is also scoring runs consistently in domestic cricket. Technically, Gaikwad is considered to be very strong. He has scored 2533 runs in 37 first-class matches at an average of 41.52, which includes seven centuries and 13 half-centuries. He is continuously playing and captaining for India-A. Gaikwad is also young and if given a chance, he can prove to be a horse for the long race.

4. Priyank Panchal

Gujarat's Priyank Panchal has also been a star in domestic cricket for many years. This right-handed batsman's bat has been very good. He was in the team many times, but could not make his debut. His debut in England was considered certain, but then it did not happen. His record in domestic cricket is also strong. This batsman has scored 8683 runs in 125 first class matches at an average of 44.75, which includes 28 centuries and 34 half-centuries. Priyank Panchal's age may come in his way. He is currently 34 years old and India will need a player who can play for a long time.

5. Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill, who is considered the future of Team India, started his career as an opener. After Yashasvi came into the team, he came at number-3. If Rohit goes out, Gill can again stake his claim for opening and another batsman can be tried at number-3. Gill's record as an opener is also good

Top 5 players from Mens Hockey India League 2024-25

 The Mens Hockey India League 2024-25 is scheduled to begin on December 28. The competition will last for about a month, with the finals scheduled for February 1. The Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, which is the world's largest fully equipped hockey stadium, will host most of the matches, while some matches will take place at alternate venues.

Apart from Indian names, stars from top hockey playing nations like the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Australia will also feature. Let's now take a look at 5 players capable of doing wonders in the Men's Hockey India League 2024-25.

1. Harmanpreet Singh (Soorma Hockey Club)

Harmanpreet Singh, who won the Upcoming Player Award in the previous edition of the Hockey India League in 2017, is now a two-time Olympic medallist, India's 'Sarpanch' and one of the greats of the game, having scored 212 goals in 241 matches. Not surprisingly, the 28-year-old was the most expensive player in the auction when Surma Hockey Club acquired his services for a price of Rs 78 lakh. One of the best defenders in the world and one of the best drag-flickers in the world, Harmanpreet has scored 212 goals in 241 international matches. He was the leading goal-scorer at the Paris Olympics 2024 with 10 goals and was recently declared the 'FIH Player of the Year 2024.

2. Hardik Singh (UP Rudras)

Hardik Singh was the third most expensive player in the HIL auction, as UP Rudra bought him for Rs 70 lakh. The midfielder has been a vital part of both teams, winning two consecutive Olympic medals. Although he is an occasional goalscorer, as evidenced by his 11 goals in 142 appearances for the senior team, the 26-year-old is known as a wizard who knows how to make things happen. Carrying the ball through the middle, creating chances and dropping back when needed- all aspects of Hardik's game will be needed by Rudra, as he leads the star-studded midfield.

3. Alexander Hendrickx (Kalinga Lancers)

Kalinga Lancers spent the most money in the auction, buying Belgian defender Alexander Hendrickx for Rs 23 lakh. Undoubtedly one of the best drag flickers in the world currently, he is also a strong defender. The 31-year-old was part of the victorious teams at the 2018 World Cup and Tokyo Olympics 2020. He has been consistent as ever, scoring 10 goals in 12 matches in the FIH Pro League 2023-24 and scoring a goal in all but one of the six matches at the Paris Olympics 2024. Overall, Hendricks has scored 168 goals in 198 international matches.

4. Gonzalo Peillat (Hyderabad Toofans)

Drag-flicker Gonzalo Peillat was bought by Hyderabad Hurricanes for Rs 68 lakh, making him the most expensive foreign player at the auction. He was part of the Argentina team that won the gold medal at the 2016 Olympics. He also played a key role in Germany's 2023 World Cup win as well as the silver medal at the 2024 Olympics. The 32-year-old Peillat has played over 150 international matches and scored over 180 goals. He also scored four goals in Paris, including one in the semi-final. The form of world-class defender Peillat will determine how the tournament goes for the Hurricanes.

5. Rupinder Pal Singh (Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers)

Former veteran Indian drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh, who was a vital member of the bronze medal-winning team at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, is one name everyone will be watching out for. The 34-year-old Rupinder was not picked by many, perhaps because he has received less playing time since he last played for India in 2021. Shree Rath Bengal Tigers bought the defender for Rs 12.5 lakh. A fine defender and a scorer of 125 goals in 223 matches, Rupinder would want to prove that he still has a lot of fire left in him.

Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from white ball cricket

 As soon as the year 2025 started, Indian cricketers have started retiring. At the end of 2024, Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket. Now Indian team all-rounder Rishi Dhawan has announced his retirement from the white ball format of international cricket after 9 years.

Dhawan made his international debut in 2016 on the Australian tour under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. In which he could not do anything amazing. But Dhawan's performance in domestic cricket has been very good. Rishi has announced his retirement through a post on social media.

What did Rishi Dhawan say on retirement?

Rishi Dhawan wrote on a post on social media about retirement that I am feeling very emotional while coming to this decision. I am announcing my retirement from Indian cricket. But I have no regrets about this. Because cricket has given me a lot in the last 20 years. Which includes many of my countless memories. Cricket will always be close to my heart. I thank BCCI, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Board, Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians and KKR. Representing India at the international level has been a great honor for me.

Rishi Dhawan Career

Rishi Dhawan has played 3 ODIs and 1 T20 match for India in international cricket. In which he has taken 1 wicket and 1 wicket. Talking about his IPL career, Dhawan has played a total of 39 matches. In which Dhawan has scored 210 runs and taken 25 wickets. At the same time, in List A cricket, Dhawan has scored 2906 runs in 134 matches. He has taken 186 wickets.

Two cases of HMPV found in India, what is HMPV virus?

China has once again become a matter of concern for the whole world. For the past few days, a new virus HMPV (HMPV Virus Bangalore) has been creating panic here. Many countries are taking precautions amid the rapidly increasing cases of this virus. Meanwhile, news of concern has come to light in India regarding this. In fact, two cases of this virus (India HMPV Virus) have been reported in the country. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) itself has confirmed this.

As soon as the case of this virus came to light in the country, the government has come on alert mode. Along with this, guidelines have also been issued regarding this. This virus is considered more dangerous for children, because in China too it is making children its victims. In such a situation, today we will tell you in this article whether it can be as dangerous as HMPV and whether it can prove to be a threat to the country.

Two cases of HMPV found in Karnataka

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka (Bengaluru baby HMPV case). Regarding this, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that these cases have been detected in ICMR's ongoing routine checkup to monitor respiratory diseases across the country.

What is HMPV virus?

Dr. Renu Soni, MD (Respiratory Medicine), Consultant Pulmonologist at NIIMS Medical College, Greater Noida, said that Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that primarily affects the lungs and airways. This virus was first identified in the year 2001.

It is a major cause of respiratory infections, primarily affecting young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immunity. The virus can cause a variety of illnesses, from common cold-like symptoms to more severe respiratory conditions such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia.

Is this a new virus?

HMPV is not a new virus. As the doctor said and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also stated, it was first discovered in the Netherlands in 2001. This virus comes from the Pneumoviridae family, of which RSV is also a member.

How is HMPV similar to COVID-19?

This virus spreading in China is being considered as dangerous as COVID-19. Even though these two viruses belong to different viral families, they have many similarities, due to which HMPV is being considered dangerous

Respiratory illness – Both viruses primarily target the respiratory system, causing mild or severe infections.

Transmission – Like COVID-19, HMPV can spread through respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces.

Symptoms – The symptoms of COVID-19 and HMPV are largely similar, including fever, cough, sore throat, wheezing and difficulty in breathing.

Who is more at risk- Children, the elderly and people with weak immunity are at greater risk of HMPV like Covid-19.

Preventive measures: These viruses can be prevented from spreading by taking care of cleanliness, washing hands frequently, wearing masks and following rules like social distancing.

Is there a vaccine for HMPV?

There are many similarities between HMPV and COVID, but there is a lot of difference when it comes to vaccines. Currently, there are effective vaccines available for COVID-19, but there is currently no vaccine available for HMPV. Apart from this, antiviral treatments for HMPV are also limited.

Who will be the next Test captain of Team India?

 India faced a series defeat after 10 years in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. On Sunday, India lost the fifth Test in Sydney by 6 wickets and the home team won the series 3-1. Captain Rohit Sharma has lost the last two series against New Zealand and Australia. Rohit also rested himself in the fifth Test, looking at his performance in the Test, he is sure to step down from captaincy. Jasprit Bumrah is the vice-captain, but his injury can become a problem for the team. Virat Kohli left the captaincy 3 years ago, but in Sydney he captained brilliantly in Bumrah's absence.

Rohit Sharma Test Captaincy

Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Team India lost the Test series 3-0 at home against New Zealand. India lost a Test series at home after 12 years. He captained 3 times in Australia and the team lost 2 matches. The third match was drawn due to rain. Along with this, India also had to face series defeat in BGT after 10 years. Rohit's batting also plays a big role in continuing his captaincy. Which is going very bad at the moment. He could score only 31 runs in Australia. In 2024, he got out on single digit scores 10 times. Due to which he had to drop himself in Sydney.

Who will be the next Test captain of Team India?

1. Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah captained 2 Tests on the Australia tour. The team won in Perth, but Australia won the Sydney Test. Bumrah was injured in the first innings of the match, he complained of back spasms. After which he could not bowl again in the match, due to which India could not put pressure in the second innings. Bumrah always struggles with fitness, after getting injured for the last time in 2022, he was away from cricket for about 15 months. During a long Test series, it is also necessary to give him rest for 1-2 matches. It is not necessary for Bumrah to play all the matches to win in India. Therefore, he cannot be made the permanent captain. Still, if he becomes the captain, then the team will have to appoint 1 or 2 vice-captains, who can take over the responsibility in Bumrah's absence.

2. Rishabh Pant

In the current Indian team, Rishabh Pant has become the best wicketkeeper batsman in the world in the last 6 years. Pant has played many match-winning innings for the team in this format. In Sydney too, India gave a respectable target to Australia on a difficult pitch due to his innings. Making him the captain can be a bit risky, because his batting is also quite risky. However, if India makes him the captain, then the team can get surprising but positive results just like his batting.

3. Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill has captained the team in ODI and T20 formats. Gill is 25 years old and Virat also took over the captaincy at almost the same age. If Shubman does not become the captain right now, the team can prepare him for the future by making him the vice-captain. In the last 5 years, pitches around the world have been difficult for batting, despite this, Shubman has scored 5 centuries while batting brilliantly. Shubman is also a good option as a future option.

4. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is India's best Test captain. In 2020, the ICC also named him the captain of the best Test team of the decade. He is the first Indian captain to win a Test series in Australia. He did this feat in 2018, after which the team won the series in Australia in 2021 as well. Kohli also captained in Sydney after Bumrah was injured. Under his aggressive captaincy, the team gained a significant lead in the first innings. Kohli also captained in the second innings, but due to the lack of fast bowlers and low target, he could not put pressure on the Kangaroo batsmen.

Virat Kohli has 7 Test wins in SENA countries, the highest among Asian captains. Kohli left the captaincy in January 2022, after which India's bad phase in Tests started. So bad that India lost Tests at home against 3 teams. Despite the lead in BGT, they lost and had to face a whitewash at home from a team like New Zealand. New Zealand had never won 2 consecutive Tests in India before this. Kohli's batting form in Tests has also not been very good in the last 5 years. He has been able to score only 2 centuries.

5. KL Rahul

KL Rahul did a great opening and batting from the first Test against Australia. He scored 276 runs in the series at an average of 30.66. He was among the top-5 scorers. Rahul has been India's top batsman abroad for the last 5 years. Rahul also has the experience of captaining in 3 matches, in which the team won 2 times. If the team management focuses on choosing a stable option, then Rahul can be the best captain

WTC 2025 Final: Australia vs South Africa, Head to Head, Venue

 WTC 2025 Final: After the last and important Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, two teams have qualified for the final of the World Test Championship 2025. The final of the World Test Championship 2025 is to be played at Lord's Cricket Ground. This Test match is to be played from 11 June to 15 June. In which the final match of the World Test Championship 2025 is going to be played between Australia and South Africa. Let us tell you that 113 years ago a tough Test match was played between the two teams on this ground.

AUS vs SA in Lords Cricket Ground

The Triangular Tournament was played from 27 May to 19 August 1912. This Triangular Tournament was played between Australia and South Africa as well as England, in which 9 Test matches were played. The venues of this Triangular Tournament were Manchester, Lord's, The Oval, Leeds and Nottingham. England was successful in winning this tournament. But the second highest wicket-taker in the Triangular Tournament 1912 was Sid Pegler of South Africa. Pegler took 29 wickets in 8 innings at an average of 21.34. In the same Triangular Tournament, an exciting Test match was played between Australia and South Africa at Lord's Cricket Ground from 15 to 17 July.

AUS vs SA Head to Head in Lords Cricket Ground

An exciting test match was played between Australia and South Africa at Lord's Cricket Ground from 15 to 17 July 1912. In this test match, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first. Batting first, South Africa's team was all out in the first innings by scoring 263 runs in 89 overs at a run rate of 2.95. In response, Australia took a lead of 127 runs in the first innings. In the second innings, South Africa could take a lead of only 46 runs. In response, Australia achieved this target by scoring 48 runs in 12.1 overs. Australia was successful in winning this match by 10 wickets.

Australia v South Africa Test record at Lord's Cricket Ground

South Africa has played 18 Test matches at Lord's Cricket Ground. Out of these, South Africa has won 6 Test matches and 4 Tests were drawn. South Africa last won a Test match at Lord's in 2022. Australia has played 40 Test matches at Lord's Cricket Ground. Out of these, Australia has won 18 Tests and 15 Tests were drawn.

Lord's Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The pitch at Lord's Cricket Ground, also known as the Mecca of Cricket, is known for its unpredictability. It has something for both batsmen and bowlers. Usually, the Lord's pitch favors fast bowlers initially, especially with the Dukes ball, which seams and swings. As the game progresses, the pitch slows down and helps spinners as well.

THU vs HEA Dream11 Team, Match Prediction, Playing 11, Weather, Pitch Report

 Big Bash League match number 25 is going to be played between Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder. This match will start on 6th January 2025 at 01:45 PM

HEA vs THU (Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder) Match Details

Match	Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder (HEA vs THU)
League	Australian T20 League Bash (BBL)
Date	Monday, 6th January 2025
Time	01:45 PM (IST) - 08:15 AM (GMT)

HEA vs THU Dream11 Prediction

Brisbane Heat Big are all set to change their fortunes against Sydney Thunder in this match which is scheduled to take place on January 6 at the Gabba in Brisbane. The THU side is currently placed second with four wins and one loss. Both sides will have to win this match to maintain their dominating momentum going into the next match. A win in this match with a better net run rate can put them at the top of the charts.

On the other hand, Heat have had their terrible outing in the current tournament, placed fifth with just two wins and three losses. They will be aiming to register a win in this match to stay in the competition and climb up their rankings. Sydney Thunder will be going into this match after defeating Perth Scorchers by four wickets in their previous match. On the other hand, Heat's previous match against Sydney Sixers was called off due to disappointing rain in the game.

HEA vs THU Dream11 Team

• Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings, Matthew Gilkes
• Batsmen: David Warner, Max Bryant, Sherfane Rutherford
• All-rounders: Chris Green, Paul Walter
• Bowlers: Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson.
• Captain: Choice: David Warner
• Vice-Captain: Xavier Bartlett

HEA vs THU Playing 11

Brisbane Heat (HEA) Possible Playing 11: 1. Mitchell Owen, 2. Matthew Wade(WK), 3. Shai Hope, 4. Ben McDermott(WK)(C), 5. Nikhil Chaudhary, 6. Tim David, 7. Chris Jordan, 8. Peter Hatzoglou, 9. Billy Stanlake, 10. Waqar Salamkhel, 11. Riley Meredith

Sydney Thunder (THU) Possible Playing 11: 1. Chris Lynn, 2. D'Arcy Short, 3. James Bazley, 4. Jake Weatherald, 5. Ollie Pope(WK), 6. Alex Ross(C), 7. Jamie Overton, 8. Brendan Doggett, 9. Lloyd Pope, 10. Cameron Boyce, 11. Henry Thornton

HEA vs THU Pitch Report

The 25th BBL match will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane. New ball bowlers are expected to get seam movement in both innings. Interestingly, the pitch has a little extra bounce and pacers will be able to exploit this bounce, especially in the middle overs. Despite these advantages for bowlers, this surface could be beneficial for batsmen once they settle into their game. After all, both batting and bowling have their strengths at the Gabba and the team winning the toss may prefer to bat first.

The Gabba in Brisbane has hosted 68 Big Bash League (BBL) matches. Teams batting first have won 33 times, while teams bowling first have won 34 times. The average first innings score at this ground is 163.16, while the average second innings score is 148.94.

HEA vs THU Weather Report

Weather during the match time in Brisbane, AU will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 20°C on the match day with 89% humidity and 5.9 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 70% chances of precipitation during the game.

Top 5 cricketers who will score the most runs across formats in 2024

 The year 2024 has seen many great performances from cricketers. The T20 format has received the most attention in international cricket this year, as the World Cup was held in the West Indies and USA in June. After this big event, the focus shifted to the World Test Championship (WTC) as the 2023-25 ​​cycle reaches its final stage.

1. Kusal Mendis (1860 Runs)

In 2024, Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis broke all records and became the highest run-scorer of 2024 across all formats. In 48 matches, he scored 1860 runs with 2 centuries and 11 half-centuries. His best performance was against New Zealand, where he scored a brilliant 143 in an ODI and registered his highest score in this format. With an average of 37.20, he dominated the cricket world in 2024.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (1771 Runs)

Yashasvi Jaiswal, who debuted in 2023, rose rapidly in the rankings and ended the year as the second-highest run-scorer across formats in 2024, scoring 1771 runs in 23 matches. He scored an incredible century against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy and scored 2 other centuries against England earlier this year. With 3 centuries and 11 half-centuries and an impressive average of 52.08, Jaiswal's rise has been nothing short of spectacular.

3. Pathum Nissanka (1696 Runs)

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka had a stellar 2024 across all formats. In 37 matches, he scored 1696 runs across all formats. This year he scored an incredible century against England and it is the first century scored by a Sri Lankan opener in England since 2011. Playing an ODI against Afghanistan, he scored a double century and became the first Sri Lankan batsman to do so. With 4 centuries, 9 half-centuries and a solid average of 44.63, he really dominated this year.

4. Harry Brooke (1575 Runs)

Harry Brook has shown his extraordinary talent and brilliant batting in 2024. Playing 27 matches, Brook scored 1575 runs. He surprised the cricket world by scoring 317 runs in just 322 balls. With 5 centuries and 6 half-centuries this year, he ended the year with a brilliant batting average of 58.33 and thus became the fourth highest run scorer of the year.

5. Joe Root (1556 Runs)

Joe Root scored 1556 runs in 17 matches in 2024, including 6 centuries and 5 half-centuries. One of his finest moments was a brilliant innings of 262 runs against Pakistan in October 2024. Root secured his place in this prestigious list with an impressive batting average of 55.57 this year.

Paatal Lok Season 2 : Paatal Lok 2 Teaser

 Paatal Lok is considered to be the most successful series in Jaideep Ahlawat's OTT career. The actor is making a strong comeback with the new season of this series in the year 2025. To increase the excitement of the fans, the makers have shared a new teaser of Hathiram Chaudhary from the web series. In this, he is seen telling a story, from which the story of the second season can be guessed.

Everyone is eagerly waiting for Amazon Prime's upcoming series Paatal Lok 2. Especially Jaideep Ahlawat's fans are keeping an eye on every small and big update related to the series. After the announcement of the release date of the film, now the makers have doubled the enthusiasm of the audience. A banging teaser of Hathiram Chaudhary from the second season of Paatal Lok has surfaced.

Jaideep Ahlawat narrated the story of an insect

Hathiram Chaudharys character in Paatal Lok is played by famous actor Jaideep Ahlawat. In the teaser of season 2, he is seen telling the story of a village man who hates insects. The man always keeps a distance from insects and kills them whenever he sees them. After getting rid of insects for a few days, the man is sleeping in his house, but insects are seen under his bed. There is not one insect but more than 1000 of them. After this, the actor asked, 'Did you think that if you kill one insect, everything will be over? This does not happen in Paatal Lok.

Story of Paatal Lok Season 2

Jaideep Ahlawat's look in the teaser has also attracted attention. The actor also gets slightly injured while reaching Paatal Lok from the lift. After seeing Jaideep's look, it seems that the story of season 2 is going to be more explosive than the first part. In this, more surprising suspense can be seen than Paatal Lok Season 1.

Paatal Lok season 2 will come on this day after 5 years

Season 1 of Paatal Lok came in the year 2020. This series entertained the audience a lot during Corona. Now after a long wait of 5 years, the audience will be able to watch its second season. The second part of Jaideep Ahlawat's much awaited series Paatal Lok will be released on Amazon Prime Video on January 17, 2025.