Asian Games 2026 : Cricket will be included in Asian Games

 The 2026 Asian Games, officially the 20th Asian Games or Aichi-Nagoya 2026, will be held in Japan's Aichi Prefecture from 19 September to 4 October 2026, with Nagoya as its main centre. It will be Japan's third hosting the event, following Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994. The Games will return to a four-year cycle after the 2022 Hangzhou edition was postponed to 2023 due to COVID-19.

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has announced that cricket has been re-included in the Asian Games 2026. The 41st Annual General Meeting of the OCA was held on 28 April in Bangkok, Thailand, where it was decided to retain cricket in the programme of the Asian Games 2026. The 20th Asian Games 2026 will be held in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan from 19 September to 4 October. Around 15,000 athletes will participate in it. The OCA said that both cricket and mixed martial arts have been formally included in the sports programme.

Cricket will be a part of Asian Games for the fourth time

Cricket will be included in the Asian Games for the fourth time. Cricket was first included in the Asian Games at Guangzhou 2010. It later returned at Incheon 2014, although these matches were not given international status. India were the winners of the Asian Games held in Hangzhou China in 2023. Cricket will be a part of the games for the fourth time in 2026.

Cricket will return in 2023 after being suspended in 2018

After Incheon 2014, the Asian Games were dropped from Jakarta 2018. Cricket returns at Hangzhou 2023, with all matches granted international status by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

India won gold in both the men's and women's events at Hangzhou 2023. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka won silver in the men's and women's events, while Bangladesh won bronze in both. The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Aichi.

Cricket will also be played in Olympics 2028

Cricket is set to return to the Olympics at LA 2028 after more than a century. Cricket has only been played once before, at Paris 1900, when Great Britain won gold by beating France in a Test match.

Happy Birthday Rohit Sharma : Top 5 Impossible Records, Career, Net Worth

 Rohit Sharma Personal Information

• Full Name- Rohit Gurunath Sharma
• Birthday- 20 April 1987
• Age- 37 years 365 days
• Where born- Nagpur, Maharashtra
• Height- 5 feet 9 inches
• Education- 12th class (dropped from Rizvi College to focus on cricket)
• Parents- Poornima Sharma/ Gurunath Sharma
• Sister/Brother- Vishal Sharma
• Girlfriend- Sofia Hayat (According to reports)
• Wife- Ritika Sajdeh
• Children- One son- Ahaan and daughter- Samaira

Rohit Sharma cricket career

Rohit Sharma started his international career in June 2007. He played his first ODI match against Ireland. After this, he made his T20 debut in September 2007, but he did not get a chance to bat. In his second match, Rohit scored 50 runs by hitting a six in the first innings.

Now Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Indian team. In Test matches, he has scored 4301 runs in 67 matches with the help of 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries. Playing 273 ODIs, Rohit has scored 11168 runs, which includes 32 centuries. Hitman has scored 4231 runs by playing 159 T20 International matches. Rohit retired from T20 International after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup 2024 title.

Rohit Sharma Net Worth

Rohit Sharma's total wealth is around Rs 214 crore. Apart from cricket, he gets money for brand endorsements, IPL and playing cricket matches. Apart from this, he also gets rent from his two apartments. He gets rent of around Rs 3 lakh from his apartment every month.

Top 5 Impossible Records of Rohit Sharma

1. Highest individual score in ODI cricket: 264 runs

Rohit Sharma's score of 264 runs, which he made against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 13 November 2014, is the highest individual score in ODI cricket history. This record is not only a symbol of his batting talent but is also an achievement in the history of cricket, which is considered almost impossible to break. He hit 33 fours and 9 sixes in this innings

2. Three ODI Double Centuries

Rohit Sharma is the only cricketer to score three double centuries in One Day International (ODI) cricket. No other batsman has scored more than two double centuries in ODI cricket, making this record unlikely to be broken.

1. 209 runs (158 balls) vs Australia, Bengaluru, 2 November 2013
2. 264 runs (173 balls) vs Sri Lanka, Kolkata, 13 November 2014
3. 208 runs (153 balls)* vs Sri Lanka, Mohali, 13 Dec

3. Most Centuries in a Single World Cup (5 Centuries in 2019)

Rohit Sharma scored 5 centuries in the 2019 ODI World Cup and set a world record for most centuries in a World Cup tournament. Rohit Sharma scored 5 centuries in 9 matches, which is the most centuries scored by any batsman in a single World Cup.

1. 122 runs (144 balls) vs South Africa, Southampton, June 5
2. 140 runs (113 balls) vs Pakistan, Manchester, June 16
3. 104 runs (92 balls) vs Bangladesh, Birmingham, July 2
4. 102 runs (109 balls) vs England, Birmingham, June 30
5. 103 runs (94 balls) vs Sri Lanka, Leeds, July 6

4. Most T20 Centuries

Rohit Sharma, popularly known as "Hitman", is one of the highest century-scorers in T20 International (T20I) cricket. He has scored 5 T20I centuries, the joint-most with Australia's Glenn Maxwell. This record reflects his explosive batting and dominance in the T20 format. Rohit has scored 4,231 runs in 159 T20I matches (average 32.05, strike rate 140.89), becoming the highest run-scorer in T20Is.

5. Most International Sixes

Rohit Sharma has hit the most sixes in international cricket (Tests, ODIs and T20Is). He has hit 637 sixes, a world record, surpassing Chris Gayle (553 sixes).

• ODIs: 344 sixes (262 matches).
• T20Is: 205 sixes (159 matches).
• Tests: 88 sixes (78 matches)

Youngest player to score a century in IPL history

 Indian batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi has etched his name in history as he became the youngest batsman to score a century in the Indian Premier League. The left-handed batsman achieved the feat in Rajasthan Royals' latest match of IPL 2025 against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Batting first, the Titans posted a mammoth total of 209 runs thanks to brilliant half-centuries from Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill. In reply, the Royals achieved the target in just 16 overs thanks to a memorable century from Suryavanshi.

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi - 14 Years 32 Ddays

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged 14 years and 32 days, created history while playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. He scored a half-century in just 17 balls against Gujarat Titans on 28 April 2025, which is a world record for the youngest half-century in T20 cricket. Apart from this, he also scored a century in 35 balls, which is the fastest century by an Indian in IPL and the fastest century overall. Vaibhav is also the youngest player to debut in IPL, starting his innings by hitting a six off the first ball against Lucknow Super Giants on 19 April 2025 at the age of 14 years and 23 days.

2. Manish Pandey - 19 Years 253 Days

Manish Pandey created history by scoring an unbeaten 114 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Deccan Chargers in IPL 2009 at the age of 19 years and 253 days. He scored this century in 73 balls with the help of 10 fours and 4 sixes and thus became the first Indian and youngest batsman to score a century in IPL. This record was broken by Vaibhav Suryavanshi in 18 seasons. In IPL 2025, Manish Pandey is playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, who have bought him for Rs 75 lakh.

3. Rishabh Pant - 20 Years 218 Days

Rishabh Pant, at the age of 20 years and 218 days, played a brilliant innings of 128 runs not out off 63 balls for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2018. In this innings, he hit 15 fours and 7 sixes, which was the fastest century in IPL at that time. This was the first IPL century of his career and this performance established him as a young sensation. Pant is the captain of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025

4. Devdutt Padikkal - 20 Years 289 Days

Devdutt Padikkal, at the age of 20 years and 289 days, played a brilliant innings of unbeaten 101 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021 at Wankhede Stadium on 22 April 2021. In this innings, he hit 11 fours and 5 sixes in 52 balls and RCB won by 10 wickets. This was his first IPL century, he is playing for RCB in IPL 2025, where he recently completed 1000 runs for RCB by scoring unbeaten 40 runs against Rajasthan Royals on 13 April 2025 and became only the second Indian batsman to do so.

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal- 21 Years 123 Days

Yashasvi Jaiswal, at the age of 21 years and 123 days, played an explosive innings of 98 runs off 47 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023 on 11 May 2023. In this innings, he hit 12 fours and 5 sixes and led his team to a 9-wicket win. This innings was part of his brilliant form, in which he scored a century of 124 runs off 62 balls against Mumbai Indians in the same season.

Players who scored the fastest century in IPL history

 The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some of the most explosive innings in the history of T20 cricket, including several fast centuries. However, Chris Gayle's blazing 30-ball century against the now-defunct Pune Warriors in IPL 2013 remains the fastest century in the tournament's history. The most boring player in IPL history, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, scored a century in 35 balls against Gujarat in IPL 2025.

5. Travis Head (SRH) 39 Balls (2024)

Travis Head smashed a century in just 39 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2024 IPL season. Head scored 102 runs in 41 balls with the help of 9 fours and 8 sixes and thanks to his innings, SRH scored a record score of 287/3, which is the team's highest score in IPL. His aggressive batting along with Abhishek Sharma gave a blazing start in the powerplay and helped SRH win by 25 runs.

4. David Miller (KXIP) 38 Balls (2013)

David Miller scored a century in just 38 balls in the 2013 IPL season for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Mohali on May 6. Miller scored an unbeaten 101 off 38 balls, including 8 fours and 7 sixes. Thanks to his explosive innings, KXIP achieved a mammoth target of 191 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 18 overs.

3. Yusuf Pathan (RR) 37 Balls (2010)

Yusuf Pathan scored a century in just 37 balls for Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Mumbai on March 21 in the 2010 IPL season. It was the fastest IPL century at that time. Pathan scored 100 runs in 37 balls, including 9 fours and 8 sixes. Despite his explosive innings, Rajasthan Royals could not achieve the target of 213 runs and lost by 4 runs

2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) 35 Balls (2025)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history in the 2025 IPL season by scoring a century in just 35 balls for Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on 28 April. This is the second fastest century in IPL and the fastest century by an Indian batsman, breaking Yusuf Pathan's record of 37 balls.

At the age of 14 years and 32 days, Vaibhav became the youngest centurion in T20 cricket, scoring 101 runs in 38 balls, including 7 fours and 11 sixes and 94 runs came from just boundaries. Thanks to his stormy innings, RR achieved the target of 210 runs in 15.5 overs for the loss of 8 wickets

1. Chris Gayle (RCB) 30 Balls (2013)

Chris Gayle created history in the 2013 IPL season by scoring a century in just 30 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Pune Warriors India (PWI) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This is the fastest century in IPL and T20 cricket. Gayle scored an unbeaten 175 off 66 balls, including 13 fours and 17 sixes, which is the highest individual score by a batsman in T20 cricket. His explosive innings helped RCB post a mammoth score of 263/5, which RCB won by 130 runs and bowled out Pune for 133/9. Gayle was named Player of the Match for this performance.

Fastest player to score 4000 runs in IPL history

 The Indian Premier League (IPL) has broken many historic records since its inception in 2008. The IPL has produced some of the best batsmen who have broken many records. The ongoing IPL 2025 is nothing short of a fireworks show, as the batsmen have spread their magic on the game with their recent exploits. Players who scored the fastest 4,000 runs in IPL history.

1. Chris Gayle (2658 Balls)

Chris Gayle, who reached the 4,000-run mark after facing 2,658 balls, scored a total of 4,965 runs in his 142-match IPL career at an average of 39.72 and a strike rate of 148.96. Apart from this, he also has 6 centuries and 31 half-centuries to his name, while he played for a total of 4 teams in this league. Gayle used the ball as a big hitter, as his highest score of 175* is the highest score ever in the IPL.

2. AB de Villiers (2658 Balls)

South Africa's AB de Villiers made his IPL debut during the inaugural season in 2008 and played for both Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) and Royal Challengers Bangalore. In a total of 184 matches, he scored 5,162 runs at an average of 39.70 and a strike rate of 151.68. De Villiers reached the 4,000-run mark after facing a total of 2,658 balls

3. Suryakumar Yadav (2714 Balls)

Suryakumar Yadav completed 4,000 runs in the ongoing match against Lucknow Super Giants, where he played a brilliant innings of 54 runs off just 28 balls. Suryakumar Yadav scored 4,021 runs by facing a total of 2,725 balls, while he completed his 4,000th run in IPL by facing a total of 2,714 balls. Yadav has batted at a strike rate of 146.75, while his overall career average is 33.78, while he has scored 2 centuries and 27 half-centuries so far. Earlier, he has also played for Kolkata Knight Riders, making his debut in the year 2012.

4. David Warner (2809 Balls)

The former captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad is David Warner, who helped his team win the IPL title in 2016. Warner, one of the most consistent performers in the IPL, played for two teams, Delhi and Hyderabad, in the IPL, where he scored a total of 6,565 runs in 184 matches. This season, he was ruled out after going unsold in the auction, but his legacy in this league remains untouched. David Warner scored 4,000 runs in his IPL journey after facing 2,809 balls. Apart from this, he has four centuries and 62 half-centuries to his name, with an average of 40.52 and a strike rate of 139.77.

5. Suresh Raina (2886 Balls)

Suresh Raina of Chennai Super Kings played for them from the 2008 edition till 2021, during which he also represented Gujarat Lions for two seasons. Raina, one of the mainstays of the Super Kings team, played a total of 205 matches in the IPL and scored a total of 5,528 runs in his career. The left-handed batsman, who used to bat one down, achieved the 4,000-run milestone after facing a total of 2,886 balls in his IPL career

while he faced a total of 4,043 balls in his entire IPL career. Throughout his career, he scored 39 half-centuries and one century, while he had a strike rate of 136.73 and an average of 32.51. Incidentally, Raina was also known as "Mr IPL" for his consistent performances in this high-profile league.

Best bowling figures against CSK in IPL history

 Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in trouble in this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Yellow Army is currently at the bottom of the points table. Their batting has mostly been poor, while their bowlers have been unable to take regular wickets. Looking at the history of IPL, the Super Kings have had trouble against some bowlers who have bowled brilliantly in some matches.

1. Sohail Tanvir (RR)

Rajasthan Royals pacer Sohail Tanvir had a stellar season in the inaugural IPL in 2008 where he helped Rajasthan Royals beat Super Kings by eight wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The Pakistani left-arm pacer picked up six wickets for just 14 runs in four overs, dismissing the likes of Parthiv Patel, Stephen Fleming, Vidit Sivaramakrishnan, Albie Morkel, Muttiah Muralitharan and Makhaya Ntini as CSK were bundled out for just 109 in 19 overs.

2. Harbhajan Singh (MI)

Harbhajan Singh was playing for Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in 2011. Mumbai Indians batted first and scored 164 runs for the loss of four wickets. Rohit Sharma played a stormy innings of 87 runs in 48 balls. Super Kings could only score 156 runs for the loss of nine wickets, Harbhajan Singh took five wickets for just 18 runs in four overs at an economy of 4.50.

3. Zaheer Khan (RCB)

Zaheer Khan gave his best performance in 2013 while playing against Super Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB batted first and scored 106 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Zaheer Khan took 4 wickets for 17 runs in just two overs and dismissed players like Michael Hussey, Suresh Raina, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja and restricted CSK to just 82 runs. RCB won the match by 24 runs.

4. Trent Boult (MI)

Trent Boult was representing Mumbai Indians in Sharjah in 2020. The Super Kings managed to score only 114 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Boult bowled an impressive spell of 4/18 in his four overs, with an economy rate of just 4.50. In response, batsmen Quinton de Kock and Ishan Kishan batted and finished the game in just 12.2 overs, helping Mumbai Indians win the match by 10 wickets.

5. Harshal Patel (SRH)

Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Harshal Patel performed brilliantly against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 25, 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai during the IPL 2025 season. He took 4 wickets for 28 runs in his 4 overs, for which he received the Player of the Match award. His bowling was crucial in restricting CSK to 154 runs.

Kamindu Mendis Catch of the Tournament IPL 2025

 Sunrisers Hyderabad's Kamindu Mendis has done wonders. He has taken such a catch by flying in the air in the style of Superman, due to which he has staked his claim for the 'Catch of the Tournament' in IPL 2025. Actually, on Friday, a match was played between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in which CSK's debutant Dewald Brevis (Dewald Brevis Debut CSK) was batting in a stormy manner. He was about to complete his half-century, but due to Mendis's tremendous catch, he was out after scoring 42 runs.

This catch came in the 13th over of CSK's innings, in which Harshal Patel was bowling. Brevis hit a six on the fourth ball of the over and on the next ball too he tried to play a big shot. Brevis hit a shot towards long off with full force, but Kamindu Mendis, who was already stationed there, took a brilliant catch while flying in the air. After taking the catch, Mendis proudly showed his hands and said that he had taken a clean catch.

Catch of the IPL

Dewald Brevis scored 42 runs off 25 balls in this match, during which he also hit one four and 4 sixes. As soon as Kamindu Mendis took an incredible catch in the 13th over, the camera turned towards Kavya Maran. Kavya stood up and appreciated Mendis' effort. Ravi Shastri, who was commentating during the match, called it the best catch of IPL

Kamindu Mendis

Sri Lankan cricketer Kamindu Mendis is no less than the eighth wonder of the world. He equaled Don Bradman in terms of scoring the fastest 1,000 runs in Test cricket, Mendis achieved this feat in 13 innings. Mendis can also bowl, the most amazing thing here is that he can bowl with both hands. SRH bought him for Rs 75 lakh in the mega auction.

Which advanced technologies are being used in IPL 2025

 IPL is no longer limited to just fours, sixes and excitement. Technology keeps a keen eye on every corner of the field, whether the players are on the field or the umpire sitting thousands of kilometers away. Yes, technology is the real superstar in today's IPL match, which keeps an eye on every ball, every decision and every action. Let's know, which are those technologies that are making IPL even more advanced and how these are proving helpful in showing even the smallest things clearly to the umpire sitting far away.

1. DRS

Decision Review System (DRS) is a technology that gives the player a chance to challenge the umpire's decision. When a player is out and he feels that the decision is wrong, he can take DRS. Three special techniques work under this.

Hawk-Eye: It shows where the ball fell, where it hit and whether it was heading towards the wicket or not.

UltraEdge: Which captures the sound of the slightest touch of bat and ball.

Ball tracking: Which tells whether the ball was going towards the wicket after hitting the pad or not. All three together help the third umpire to take the right decision, whether he is on the field or sitting thousands of kilometers away.

2. SpiderCam

Spidercam is a camera that flies in the air with the help of wires and gives a great aerial view of the field. With this, every movement of the batsman, fielding position and action during running can be seen from above. This camera makes the match more exciting not only for the umpire but also for the spectators and the commentary team.

3. LED Stumps

LED stumps are a new and smart technology that has now replaced the old wooden stumps in IPL. These stumps and bails have sensors installed inside them. As soon as the ball hits the stumps or the bails move even a little, they immediately glow with red light. This allows the third umpire to clearly know whether the ball has hit the stumps or not and whether the bat was inside the crease or outside. Especially in close decisions like runouts or stumpings, this technology gives quick and clear results, that too without any doubt.

4. Smart Replay System

Now a system has been introduced in IPL through which the third umpire gets clear and instant replay of every angle. This is called smart replay system. With this technology, the umpire does not have to wait much and the decision is made quickly. Fans also do not have to get bored, the replay comes quickly and the decision is made in a jiffy. This system brings every important angle on the screen immediately with the help of special cameras and software.

5. Player Tracking System

In this technology, GPS and motion sensors are fitted on the player's body or clothes. When the player runs, fields or throws, these devices track his every movement - like what was the running speed, how much distance was covered, how fast was the throw etc. This data is also used to create amazing animations that appear on TV and also help in analyzing the fielder's performance. Meaning, now not only the coach but also millions of fans can clearly see the hard work of every player.

Why was PSL removed from Dream11, cricbuzz and fancode?

 The reason for the removal of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 matches from Dream11 is the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed more than 25 people, including Indian tourists. The attack further escalated diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, resulting in India imposing several sanctions, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty and a ban on Pakistani citizens.

Due to this situation, India's leading fantasy sports app Dream11 and PSL's official streaming partner FanCode stopped coverage of PSL 2025. Dream11 quietly removed all PSL matches from its contest list on April 24, 2025, indicating a standstill in sporting and diplomatic relations between the two countries. The move was also influenced by public sentiment, as seen in some posts on X, demanding Indian fantasy apps to stop promoting PSL.

This is not the first time this has happened. Earlier in 2019 and 2020, Dream11 had suspended PSL competitions citing solidarity with the Indian armed forces and public sentiment after the Pulwama terror attack.

PSL streaming on FanCode stopped

Fancode, the Indian digital platform that holds the exclusive online streaming rights for PSL 2025, has suspended its live coverage of the league. From April 24, PSL matches will reportedly not be streamed on the platform. The move comes as a direct result of the Pahalgam attack and is expected to have a severe impact on the tournament's digital audience, especially Indian and global viewers who watch matches via Fancode.

Dream11 removed PSL matches

Following the Palgram attack, Dream11 - India's leading fantasy sports app - has removed all PSL 2025 matches from its app and website. This has also ended any association with the Pakistan Super League on the fantasy platform, further distancing the league from Indian viewers.

The PSL 2025 player draft focused on players who were not sold in the IPL 2025 mega auction, reflecting the close relationship between the two leagues.

Who is Aryaman Varma who got the Wisden Award?

 18-year-old Indian-origin cricketer Aryaman Verma has created history. He has joined the club of England's Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow. In fact, Aryaman took 51 wickets at an average of 12 in the year 2024 and also scored 300 runs, for which he has been awarded the Wisden Award.

Aryaman has received the Wisden School Cricketer of the Year award. The special thing is that Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav is his mentor. Aryaman has been associated with Delhi Capitals as a net bowler for the last three years. His dream is to contribute in all three formats for the England cricket team. Not only this, he has expressed his desire to play IPL. Aryaman's dream is to get Virat Kohli out, which he will fulfill.

Who is Aryaman Varma?

Aryaman Verma is an 18-year-old Indian-origin cricketer living in England who is known as a promising leg-spinner. He was awarded the prestigious Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year for 2025 for his outstanding performance as captain of Eton College, where he took a record-breaking 51 wickets at an average of 12 and scored over 300 runs in the 2024 season. Born in London and having family roots in Delhi, he spent his early years in Mumbai, where his passion for cricket developed.

Aryaman Verma has been a net bowler for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals for three seasons and is part of the Dubai Capitals in the ILT20, where he contributed to winning the title in 2025. Under the guidance of Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav, he aspires to represent England at the international level in all formats and dreams of getting an IPL contract and taking the wicket of his idol Virat Kohli. His family, which includes his parents Munish and Ekta Verma and elder brother Arnaav, who is a former fast bowler, has played a key role in his cricket journey.

Kuldeep Yadav is his mentor

Aryaman had revealed that Kuldeep Yadav is his mentor. Regarding this, he said, "I am very close to Kuldeep. We keep talking on the phone constantly. He also keeps giving me tips. I consider him not only a friend but also an elder brother and a mentor

Most Test wickets by Bangladesh players

 The Bangladesh cricket team has consistently made its mark in the longer format, especially at home, where it has gone from being a weak side to a formidable threat. While the batting has produced many star players, their bowlers, who often toil hard on difficult pitches around the world, have produced some of Bangladesh's most memorable Test victories.

1. Shakib Al Hasan (246 Wickets)

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan remains his country's most successful bowler in Test cricket with 246 wickets in 71 matches. His average of 31.72 is the best among all Bangladeshi bowlers to take more than 50 wickets. He has taken 19 five-wicket hauls, four more than second-placed Taijul Islam. Shakib made his Test debut against India in May 2007, at a time when Bangladesh were struggling to find a foothold in the game's most prestigious format.

2. Taijul Islam (219 wickets)

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has so far taken 219 wickets in just 52 matches (93 innings) in his Test career. Apart from being Bangladesh's second most successful bowler in Tests, Taijul also holds the record for the second most number of five-wicket hauls, taking 15 five-wicket hauls since his debut in 2014. He also holds the record for the best bowling figures for Bangladesh in Tests, taking astonishing figures of 8-39 against Zimbabwe.

3. Mehdi Hasan Miraz (200 wickets)

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehdi Hasan Miraz achieved the 200th wicket of his Test career by taking 10 wickets against Zimbabwe in Sylhet in April 2025. The cricketer, who made his debut in Chittagong in 2016 at the age of 19, has played 52 Tests so far and bowled in 91 innings. With his aggressive ten-fer, Miraz became only the third Bangladeshi cricketer in history to achieve the 200-wicket milestone.

4. Mohammad Rafiq (100 wickets)

One of the early pillars of Bangladesh's spin bowling, Mohammad Rafique became the first cricketer from his country to complete 100 Test wickets. Rafique retired from the format with 100 wickets in 63 innings of 33 Tests. The left-arm spinner was often tasked with bowling long spells during his playing days between 2000 and 2008. He also took seven five-wicket hauls in his career, including two against Pakistan and one each against Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka.

5. Mashrafe Mortaza (78 wickets)

Former Bangladesh captain and veteran fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza took 78 wickets in his 36-match career between 2001 and 2009. During this period, the fast bowler took four wickets four times against strong batting units like India, England and New Zealand. In 51 innings, Mortaza maintained a bowling average of 41.52 with a strike rate of 76.7.

Why is KKR struggling in IPL 2025?

 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) performed brilliantly in IPL 2024 and won the title, but their road in IPL 2025 has not been easy. With five losses in eight matches, KKR's current situation is worrying. Here are five major reasons why KKR is struggling this season

1. Shreyas Iyer Release

KKR won their third title in 2024 under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, but the decision to release him before 2025 was shocking. Ajinkya Rahane was made the new captain, but his lack of strategy and lack of effective leadership on the field proved to be detrimental for KKR. Shreyas Iyer, who is now the captain of Punjab Kings, showed excellent form by scoring 263 runs, raising questions about KKR's decision.

2. KKR Performance at Home Ground

Eden Gardens, which has been KKR's fortress, has become a source of tension for them this season. Three defeats in four home matches, including a crushing 39-run defeat against Gujarat Titans, have shaken their confidence. Rahane also expressed his displeasure over the pitch conditions, which did not suit their spin-centric strategy.

3. Poor shot selection by batsmen

KKR's batting has been unstable this season. The early dismissal of Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the recent match against Gujarat Titans and not scoring a single boundary in 36 balls in the middle overs shows their strategic disorientation. The decision to send young batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi at number 9 was also incomprehensible. Ajinkya Rahane may have scored 200 runs, but he did not get enough support from the other batsmen.

4. Experienced players are not in form

KKR relied on 36-year-old experienced players like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, but both of them have performed averagely this season. Narine did not take any wicket in six of the recent 10 matches and his contribution with the bat was also limited. Russell played a short innings of 21 runs against Gujarat, but his failure at crucial moments put KKR in trouble.

5. Strategic and selection mistakes

KKR retained their spin strength, but their bowling attack lacked depth. Chetan Sakariya was included after fast bowler Umran Malik was injured, but other fast bowlers like Anrich Nortje did not look fully fit. Apart from this, losing an influential opener like Phil Salt and Quinton de Kock's failure to perform as expected also caused their problems.

Chennai Super Kings sign Dewald Brevis for IPL 2025

 Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most successful franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has signed young and talented South African batsman Dewald Brevis for the IPL 2025 season. This contract has been signed in place of injured fast bowler Gurjapneet Singh, who was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.

Brevis, known as 'Baby AB' due to his aggressive batting and comparisons with AB de Villiers, has been signed by CSK for Rs 2.2 crore. The move is believed to be a strategic decision for CSK to strengthen the middle order and balance the team, especially when captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is also struggling with injury.

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Dewald Brewis Cricket Career

Dewald Brevis is an explosive batsman and useful spin bowler, famous for his aggressive style in T20 cricket. He has played 81 T20 matches so far, scoring 1787 runs at an average of 30.62 and a strike rate of 145.27. His highest score is 162 runs, which shows his batting ability. Apart from this, he has also taken 24 wickets, so that he can prove to be valuable to the team as an all-rounder.

Brevis made his T20 international debut for South Africa in 2023 and since then he has been attracting the attention of the cricket world with his talent. In the IPL, he has previously played for Mumbai Indians, where he scored 161 runs in 10 matches in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Although his performance with Mumbai was not good, CSK has expressed confidence in him considering his talent and youthful enthusiasm.

Gurjapneet Singh Ruled Out of IPL 2025 Due to Injury

Chennai Super Kings announced that Gurjapneet Singh has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to injury. The five-time IPL champions wished him a speedy recovery.

The importance of Dewald Brevis for CSK

The CSK team is facing many challenges at the moment. The injury of captain Rituraj Gaikwad has affected the team's batting order, and the exclusion of Gurjapneet Singh is a setback for the bowling. In such a situation, the arrival of Brevis can give CSK depth in the aggressive batting middle order, which is an important part of CSK's strategy. Apart from this, his off-spin bowling will also show wonders, especially on spin-friendly pitches like Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Why was Ryan Rickelton given not out even though he was caught?

 Ryan Rickelton got a second lease of life during the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (April 17) however he was dismissed by Pat Cummins in the 7th over of the match with Zeeshan Ansari taking the catch safely.

While SRH were celebrating their second wicket after the dismissal of Rohit Sharma following his quickfire 26, Ansari didn't overstep but the Hyderabad side suffered a major setback as the umpire declared the delivery a no-ball.

Varun Chakraborty questioned the no-ball rule

Varun Chakravarthy disagreed with the decision of the third umpire. He questioned the fairness of the rule and said that the bowler has not done anything wrong. Varun Chakravarthy said that bowlers should not be punished with no-balls and free hits.

If the keeper's gloves come in front of the stumps, it should be considered a dead ball and the keeper should be warned so that he does not do it again No-balls and free hits! What did the bowler do? Think out loud what you all think Varun Chakravarthy wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

What are the rules of MCC?

According to Law 27.4 of cricket, if the wicketkeeper changes his position before receiving the ball, the umpire has the authority to give a no-ball or wide.

According to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Law 27.3 states that: The wicketkeeper shall be fully behind the wicket at the striker's end from the moment the ball comes into play until the moment the ball bowled by the bowler touches the striker's bat or body or passes the wicket at the striker's end or the striker attempts to take a run.

It states, If the wicketkeeper violates this Rule, the umpire at the striker's end shall signal a no ball as soon as the ball is bowled.

Dasun Shanaka will replace injured Glenn Phillips in the team

 Dasun Shanaka Gujarat Titans: Gujarat Titans have announced the replacement of Glenn Phillips Gujarat has included Sri Lankan player Dasun Shanaka in the team. Phillips was injured during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. After this, the team gave a chance to Shanaka. Shanaka is an all-rounder and has performed brilliantly on many occasions. He has a good record in batting as well as bowling.

Gujarat fourth match in IPL 2025 was against Hyderabad. This match was played on 6 April at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. During the match, he was fielding for Gujarat. Glenn Phillips got injured while fielding. He has not been able to play a single match for the team this season. But he came on the field as a substitute player against Hyderabad. He came on the field during the fifth over of Hyderabad's innings. But after getting injured, he left the field.

How much salary will Gujarat Titans pay Dasun Shanaka?

Gujarat has now included Dasun Shanaka in the team in place of Glenn Phillips. He will get Rs 75 lakh as salary. Shanaka has been able to play only once in the IPL so far. He was part of Gujarat in IPL 2023. He played 3 matches this season.

Dasun Shanaka T20 Performance

Dasun Shanaka's T20 record has been excellent. He has played 243 matches so far. During this, he has scored 4449 runs. Shanaka has scored 3 centuries and 16 half-centuries in T20. Along with this, he has also taken 91 wickets. Shanaka has also played 102 T20 International matches. He has scored 1456 runs here. Along with this, he has also taken 33 wickets. He has played 71 ODI matches for Sri Lanka. In this, he has scored 1299 runs. During this, he has taken 27 wickets.

  

India 2025 Bangladesh Tour: Exciting Six-Match White-Ball Series Announced

​India is set to tour Bangladesh in August 2025 for a six-match white-ball cricket series, comprising three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The matches will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur and the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. This tour marks the first time India will play a bilateral T20I series in Bangladesh.

India vs Bangladesh Full Match Schedule

Ind vs Ban ODI Series:

• 1st ODI: August 17, 2025 – Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
• 2nd ODI: August 20, 2025 – Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
• 3rd ODI: August 23, 2025 – Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram​

Ind vs Ban T20I Series:

• 1st T20I: August 26, 2025 – Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
• 2nd T20I: August 29, 2025 – Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
• 3rd T20I: August 31, 2025 – Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur​

India is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on August 13 and will depart on September 1, 2025.

Significance of the Ind vs Ban Tour

The India tour of Bangladesh in August 2025 holds great importance for both nations. One of the biggest highlights is that this will be the first-ever bilateral T20I series between India and Bangladesh to take place in Bangladesh. Although the two teams have played T20Is before, hosting a full series marks a historic moment for Bangladesh cricket.

This series also plays a key role in preparation for upcoming international tournaments, such as the T20 Asia Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup. Both India and Bangladesh will use this opportunity to test combinations, fine-tune strategies, and give younger players valuable match experience.

For India, this is a chance to explore bench strength and build momentum in white-ball formats. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be keen to put on a strong show at home and build confidence ahead of global events.

Another important factor is the way this tour strengthens the cricketing bond between the two neighboring countries. Over the years, India and Bangladesh have developed a competitive rivalry, and this series adds another chapter to that growing story.

Above all, it’s the fans who benefit the most. With matches in Mirpur and Chattogram, supporters in both countries can look forward to thrilling cricket, packed stadiums, and unforgettable moments throughout the series.

Ind vs Ban Series Venue details

Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur:

Located in Mirpur, Dhaka, the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium is Bangladesh's premier cricket venue. Established in 2006, it boasts a seating capacity of 25,000 spectators.

The stadium has hosted numerous international matches across all formats, including ODIs, T20Is, and Test matches. Notably, it was one of the venues for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. The stadium features modern facilities and is known for its passionate crowd, making it a fortress for the Bangladesh cricket team.

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram:

Situated in the port city of Chattogram, the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is another prominent cricket venue in Bangladesh. Established in 2004, it has a seating capacity of approximately 22,000 spectators.

The stadium has hosted numerous international matches, including ODIs, T20Is, and Test matches. It was one of the venues for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, hosting two group-stage matches. The stadium is known for its scenic backdrop and has become a favorite among players and fans alike.

This tour promises to deliver exciting cricketing action, strengthening the sporting ties between India and Bangladesh. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates and support their teams in this much-anticipated series.