Akash Deep’s 10 wickets led India to a big win over England in 2nd Test.
In a cricket-obsessed country like ours, where kids grow up dreaming of playing for India, you need to be exceptional to make it to the playing XI. It becomes much more difficult if you're from a state like Bihar, where sports infra is poor, visibility on national level is low, associations are corrupt or politically influenced.
That’s why his father, a govt school teacher in Sasaram, like many parents in the region, hoped his son would choose a stable govt job. But Akash instead chased his dream and finally earned his due after years of struggle in domestic cricket.
It was a tough journey, he lost both his father and elder brother within six months at age 18 and suddenly became the family’s main support. He balanced responsibilities and passion, and did justice to both.
Tough man. Inspiring journey. But his family’s challenges aren’t over yet. Today, he revealed his sister is battling cancer.
The end of an era feels heavy in the air of Test cricket. Two legends, one a breathtaking blaster and the other an enduring master, have bid farewell. Hitman Rohit Sharma and King Kohli have hung up their Test boots, leaving behind legacies forged in fire and grace. My son and I were lucky enough to witness these two legends in action! Kohli's relentless pursuit of over 9320 Test runs, that unwavering intensity, and Rohit's effortless power at the top, including that iconic double hundred – moments etched in our hearts. They made us, and all of India, believe in every session, every fight.
Thank you, @ImRo45 and @imVkohli, for the passion, the records, and the indelible mark on Test cricket. We will always be your fans, and India is immensely proud of you both! The roar of your bats will forever echo in the arena of Test cricket. Grateful for the memories!
Though their Test journey concludes, we eagerly await their fireworks in the One Day International arena.
#Cricket #RohitSharma #ViratKohli
राजगीर के राज्य खेल अकादमी एवं बिहार खेल विश्वविद्यालय-सह-राज्य खेल परिसर में आयोजित एशियन महिला हॉकी चैंपियनशिप ट्रॉफी में भारत की जीत पर बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं। बिहार में पहली बार आयोजित एशियन महिला हॉकी चैंपियनशिप ट्रॉफी में भारत ने फाइनल मुकाबले में चीन पर 1-0 से जीत दर्ज कर इतिहास रच दिया है, जो पूरे देश के लिए गौरव की बात है। यह जीत भारतीय टीम की कड़ी मेहनत, ऊर्जा और धैर्य के साथ ही दृढ़ संकल्प को दर्शाती है। भारतीय महिला हॉकी टीम को भविष्य के लिए भी शुभकामनाएं।
Sharda Sinha ji (1952-24), a true legend of Indian folk music. Her voice brought the rich culture of Bihar to life, with unforgettable Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi songs that touched millions. ॐ शांति 🙏🏼 🕉️ #शारदा_सिन्हा#bihari#Chhath#PadmaBhushan
Only time a team defended under-150 total in Tests
by India in IND - in 2004 vs Australia
by visitors in IND - in 2024 by New Zealand
🔹 BOTH happened at Wankhede.
🔹 This Test began exact 20 years after the other Test ended (3 Nov 2004 and 3 Nov 2024).
🔹 BOTH are in dead rubbers in bilateral series context, after India already lost the series. In between, India never had ANY such dead rubbers.
🔹 Gambhir made his Debut in the earlier game. Now he is the head coach.
#INDvNZ
BCCI hypocrisy.
The same BCCI released at least 5-6 videos for Sarfaraz Khan all milestones (50,100,150,200) but when it comes to low profile cricketers like Abhimanyu Easwaran they don't feel he is good enough to get one also.They only care who is salable and marketable.