Milestones Archive
Australia’s David Warner added another feather to his cap and completed 5000 runs in limited-overs cricket. Pugnacious opener carried his excellent form in the one-day series and smashed unbeaten century to see Australia canter to a comfortable win at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chasing 250 odds runs
Left-arm quick Neil Wagner completed 200 Test wickets for New Zealand in the second Test played against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). He became the second quickest to reach 200 Test wickets after Sir Richard Hadlee. He dismissed Australia’s premier batsman Steven Smith in the second
Steve Smith failed to recreate his magical form with the bat in the recently concluded two-match series against Pakistan. In 2 innings, Smith accumulated 40 runs at an average of just 20.00, which is quite poor by his standards. For a batsman, who scored close to 800
Pace bowler Tim Southee added another milestone to his name and completed 250 wickets in Test cricket. He managed to achieve the milestone during the second Test played against Sri Lanka at P. Sara Oval in Colombo. Since making his Test debut against England in Napier in
Australia’s Nathan Lyon completed 350 wickets in Test cricket. He managed to achieve the feat during the opening Ashes Test played at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. With this achievement, Nathan Lyon became the fourth Australian bowler to pick up 350 wickets in the five-day format. Before
South Africa pace bowler Dale Steyn has announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (5th August). The right-arm quick claimed 439 wickets in 93 matches since making his debut for South Africa in December in 2004 against England. The 36-year old last played Test cricket for
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan added another milestone to his name and joined an illustrious list of cricketers who scored more 6000 runs and taken 250 wickets in limited-overs cricket. In the game played against South Africa on 2nd June, Shakib became the quickest to score 5000
Indian skipper Virat Kohli added another milestone to his name in limited-overs cricket. He joined the illustrious group of players who have completed 11,000 runs in one-day internationals. Kohli managed to achieve the milestone during the World Cup game played against Pakistan. Kohli added a big partnership
Hashim Amla has been one of the most decorated players for South Africa in white-ball cricket. Since his limited-overs debut in 2008, Amla has piled on the records with the bat for South Africa. The wristy right-handed batsman has smashed hundreds against all Test playing nations in
England Skipper Eoin Morgan added another milestone to his name and became the first English batsman to score 7,000 runs in limited-overs cricket. He achieved the milestone during the opening game of the World Cup played between England and South Africa at The Oval Before the start
