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Highest Opening Partnership for India outside Asia (ODIs)

Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill entitled their name to this elite list as they recorded the 4th highest opening partnership for India outside Asia in ODIs

Aug 19, 2022, 7:33 AM5 min read

Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill set up a new record as they build up the highest partnership ever against Zimbabwe in ODIs. Moreover, it was also the fourth highest opening partnership for India overall (outside Asia) surpassing the record partnership of 189 by Rahul and Rohit in the 2019 World Cup.

The record for the highest partnership in ODIs (outside Asia) as Indian openers is held by former cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly. They set up a record opening partnership of 258 runs at Paarl in 2001, which is still the highest partnership as Indian openers.

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Check out in detail the full list of the top 5 Highest Opening Partnerships for India outside Asia in ODIs.

Highest Opening Partnership for India outside Asia (ODIs)

#1. Sourav Ganguly & Sachin Tendulkar | 258 vs Kenya

Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar hold the record of the highest partnership for India outside Asia. They added 258 runs off 250 balls while batting first against Kenya back in 2001 at Paarl.

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was the first opener to be dismissed on a personal score of 111 off 124 balls. His innings included 7 fours and 3 sixes. Just after some time another opener Sachin Tendulkar got dismissed on 146 off 132 balls. Sachin's innings included 17 fours.

India scored a huge 351 in 50 overs with the help of this record partnership of 258 runs off 250 balls. Kenya failed to chase the target as India won the match by 186 runs margin.

#2. Gautam Gambhir & Virender Sehwag | 201* vs New Zealand

The second highest opening partnership was held between another legendary Indian opening pair of Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag. They stitched a partnership of 201 runs off just 141 balls that helped India to win the match against NZ back in 2009 at Hamilton.

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Gautam Gambhir remained unbeaten on his personal score of 63 while Virender Sehwag smashed a century with a strike rate of 170. Sehwag remained unbeaten on 125 off 74 balls, his innings included 14 boundaries and 6 over boundaries. India won the match by 10 wickets to seal the series.

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#3. Sourav Ganguly & Sachin Tendulkar | 193 vs South Africa

The duo of Sourav and Sachin is again here on this list at number three. In 2001, both the Indian openers smashed centuries against South Africa at the Johannesburg. The partnership was 193 runs off 212 balls while India batted first against South Africa.

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Indian captain back then, Sourav Ganguly scored 127 runs off 126 balls including 14 fours and 5 sixes. Meanwhile, another opener Sachin Tendulkar hammered 101 runs off 129 balls which includes 9 boundaries.

Although, India put a score of 279 on the board but eventually lost the game by 6 wickets. South Africa chased down the target in the 49th over and handed India a defeat. Gary Kirsten was the player of the match who scored 133* off 155 to guide the home side over the line.

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#4. Shikhar Dhawan & Shubman Gill | 192* vs Zimbabwe

The newest inclusion on this list is the current Indian opening pair of Dhawan and Gill. They recorded the fourth highest opening partnership for India outside Asia against Zimbabwe in 2022. They smashed 192 runs off 185 balls to guide India home.

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Meanwhile, chasing the target of 190 set by Zimbabwe, Indian openers remained not out till the end to guide India to victory by 10 wickets. Shikhar Dhawan remained unbeaten on 81 with 9 fours while Shubman Gill remained scored 82* off 72 balls which includes 10 fours and 1 six. As a result, India won the match by 10 wickets and more than 19 overs to spare.

#5. KL Rahul & Rohit Sharma | 189 vs Sri Lanka

The fifth and final partnership pair on this list is current Indian captain Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. They recorded a partnership of 189 off 181 balls.

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While chasing 265 at the ICC World Cup game, Indian openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul stitched an opening partnership of 189 runs. Rohit Sharma remained got out on his personal score of 103 off 94, which includes 14 fours and 2 sixes. Meanwhile, the other opener KL Rahul hammered 111 runs off 118 balls including 11 boundaries and one six.

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As a result, India successfully chased down the target in the 44th over and won the match by 7 wickets. Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 34 while Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten on 7 runs off 4 balls.

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Among these five brilliant partnerships by the Indian openers, which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments. Take a guess, Can we witness more partnerships like this in the future?

N.B: The stats and records are accurate as of 19/08/2022.

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Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

Indian men's cricket team with seven ICC trophies are the second most successful team in men's cricket history. Australia with ten trophies lead the list of teams with the most ICC trophies.

Jun 15, 2025, 5:37 AM7 min read

Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

The International Cricket Council (ICC) conducts different cricket events and tournaments throughout the year. ICC tournaments are the biggest platforms in the game of cricket, where the top teams contest against each other for championship podiums.

Contributing to the team on a big stage like this will always be remembered for a long time. The ODI World Cup is conducted once every four years, whereas the Men's T20 World Cup is played every two years. The ICC Champions Trophy is where only the top 8 teams compete in each finals tournament.

Last but not least, the World Test Championship is played over two years. This article thoroughly talks about the men's cricketing teams that have won ICC trophies at some point in time. Let's take a look at the teams with the most ICC Trophies.

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Australia | 10

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Australia's sheer dominance over other cricketing teams is nothing new. For decades, Australia has been executing out-of-ordinary performances and winning trophies for the country. Out of all the cricketing countries, Australia has the most ICC trophies.

Till now the Aussies won 10 ICC trophies. Australia is the only team to win 6 ICC World Cups. The most successful team in the Cricket World Cup clinched the trophy in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2023. Interestingly Australia made a record of being the only team to win the trophy in all the countries that hosted the World Cup.

Australia won the ICC Champions Trophy twice in 2006 and 2009 against West Indies and New Zealand respectively. Lastly, Australia lifted their first-ever ICC T20 World Cup trophy after defeating New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup. They claimed the ICC World Test Championship after defeating India at the Oval by a huge margin of 209 runs.

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India | 7

Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

India sits in the second position on this prestigious list of most ICC Trophies by any team. India won their first-ever ICC World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. Later again 28 years, the men in blue won the World Cup for the second time under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011.

The Indian men's cricket team also reached the semifinals four times in 1987, 1996, 2015, and 2019. Meantime, they lost in two finals in 2003 and 2023.

The men in blue won the Champions Trophy thrice. First, in 2002, both the finalists India and Sri Lanka were declared the co-champions of the 2002 Champions Trophy. In the 2013 edition, India defeated England by 5 runs and won the Champions Trophy for the second time in Birmingham. Their latest triumph came via Champions Trophy 2025, as they defeated New Zealand by four wickets in Dubai in the final.

Lastly, India won the inaugural edition of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 after defeating Pakistan in Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, India defeated  South Africa by 7 runs to lift the trophy for the second time.

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West Indies | 5

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Next on this list is West Indies with a total of 5 ICC trophies. The first-ever ICC World Cup final was won by West Indies in 1975. West Indies once again continued their reign in the next edition of the World Cup as well, in 1979. The Caribbean team also won the Champions Trophy in 2004. Lastly, West Indies became the winner of the ICC T20 World Cup twice; once against Sri Lanka in 2012 and the other time against England in 2016.

England | 3

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England team after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. Image- ICC

Till 2010, the England team has not had any ICC Tournament. But, it was in 2010, when they won their first ICC T20 World Cup against arch-rival Australia. Craig Kieswetter guided them home in the final for their first-ever ICC Trophy. Post that, they have been a phenomenal white-ball team and won two ICC World Cups since then.

In 2019, they won their first ICC Men's ODI World Cup as Ben Stokes made all the difference in the final against England in a match where boundary count helped England to win the World Cup.

England's latest ICC Trophy triumph came under Jos Buttler as they became the first-ever team in Cricket history to hold the ODI and T20 World Cup at the same time. Jos Buttler and company won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 as Sam Curran won the player of the tournament after taking 13 wickets with the ball. Curran also was the player of the match in the final as well.

Pakistan | 3

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Pakistan sits in the fourth position on the list of most ICC Trophy wins by any team with 3 ICC trophies. The first-ever ICC trophy won by Pakistan was during the 1992 cricket World Cup. Pakistan defeated England in the final and won by 22 runs.

The next ICC trophy won by Pakistan was in the 2009 T20 World Cup where they beat Sri Lanka in the final and won the title by 8 wickets. The most recent and last ICC win of Pakistan is the 2017 Champions Trophy where they defeated India by 180 runs.

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Sri Lanka | 3

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With 3 ICC trophies, Sri Lanka sits in 5th position on this list. Sri Lanka won their first-ever ICC World Cup in 1996 where they played against Australia in the final hosted in Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. They went ahead to win their next ICC trophy in the 2002 Champions Trophy. The winner of the tournament is actually both India and Sri Lanka as both the finalist teams were declared as co-champions.

The last time Sri Lanka won an ICC Trophy was when they defeated India in the 2014 T20 World Cup hosted in Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Dhaka.

New Zealand | 2

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The New Zealand cricket team has won a total of 2 ICC trophies since they started competing in tournaments conducted by ICC. The Kiwis won their first-ever ICC Trophy in the 2000 Champions Trophy. Nairobi hosted the final of New Zealand vs India where New Zealand won the match by 4 wickets.

The next ICC Trophy won by the Kiwis was the ICC World Test Championship. Once again, New Zealand played against India in the final of an ICC event and clinched the trophy in the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship final.

Read also: Winners list of last 10 ICC Tournaments

South Africa | 2

Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

South Africa have broken the jinx and finally won an ICC trophy after 27 years, only their second ICC title after beating Australia by five wickets at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground to become World Test champions. Chasing 282 runs to win, Aiden Markram registered his eighth Test century and played one of the most important knocks of his career with 136 runs to guide the Proteas to a historic win.

Meanwhile, in the 1998 ICC Champions Trophy hosted in Bangladesh, South Africa beat West Indies in the final to win their first ICC title. Jacques Kallis was exceptional and contributed the most to the team reaching and winning the final and was awarded the player of the tournament. He hit a century and picked up a five-wicket haul as well.

Note: The stats include shared trophies. The article was first written by Shreya Ghosh and then got edited by Abishek Goswami.

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IND vs ENG: Gautam Gambhir returnes to India from England tour due to family emergency

India head coach Gautam Gambhir returned home on June 12 as his mother suffered a heart attack on June 11.

Jun 13, 2025, 11:37 AM3 min read

IND vs ENG: Gautam Gambhir returnes to India from England tour due to family emergency

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has suddenly returned to India, citing a family emergency as the reason. A BCCI source has given this information to news agency PTI.

The source said that Gambhir had to return to take care of his mother, who has been admitted to a hospital in New Delhi due to health complications. The Shubman Gill-led Indian Test team is in England to play a five-match IND vs ENG series, starting June 20 in Leeds.

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Doeschate will look after the team for now

In Gambhir's absence, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate will oversee the team during the four-day intra-squad match between India and India A starting from Friday. He will be assisted by other coaching staff like bowling coach Morne Morkel and batting coach Shitanshu Kotak. If all goes well at home, Gambhir is expected to return to England within a week.

Indian team would like to test its preparations

The Indian team will play intra-squad matches to finalise its preparations ahead of the IND vs ENG five-match Test series. India A played two unofficial Test matches against England Lions and the batsmen showed their prowess in them. Such matches are important for the preparation of the team before any series. India has opted to play this match in an empty stadium so that the opposing team does not get a clue of their strategy.

All eyes will be on Kuldeep-Jadeja

In this match, the performance of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja will be watched and an interesting competition is expected between these two to make a place in the final eleven of the Indian Test team.

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel had said on Wednesday that the match is crucial for India's preparation as it is difficult to develop the ability to bowl and field 90 overs in a day through normal practice sessions. This match will give the Indian team management a good opportunity to assess its players, especially the bowlers, in match situations.

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This will help ensure that the bowlers, be it spinners or pacers, are in the required rhythm in the actual match. Gambhir will have to do some brainstorming to pick the only specialist spinner for Headingley.

Jadeja has a good batting record abroad but if India has to take 20 wickets then Kuldeep's role will become important. Kuldeep can prove to be a good partner of fast bowler Jaspreet Bumrah in the conditions here. Jadeja vs Kuldeep is the biggest puzzle for the playing XI that the team management will have to solve.

Eyes will be on fast bowlers as well

Similarly, this match will give the team management and captain Shubman Gill a chance to see which ball works better in these conditions - Akash Deep's full length or Prasidh Krishna's back of the length. Bumrah, who will be playing a red ball match after six months, will get a chance to bowl multiple spells and test his fitness. He has played only IPL since returning from a lower back injury.

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Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned

Abishek Porel, Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicket-keeper batter, attended a training camp in Delhi led by Yuvraj Singh, following advice from former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly

Jun 13, 2025, 6:14 AM4 min read

Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned | sportzpoint.com

Abishek Porel, the Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicket-keeper, had a decent IPL 2025 with the bat in hand. Just like the 2024 season, he was trusted to bat at the top of the order alongside some of the biggest names in world cricket.

But the season did not turn out the way he would have liked. On most occasions, he got out after getting the start. 

Porel averaged only 25.08, a drop from the 2024 season's 32.70. The main reason for that was him getting out on 30-40 after getting a decent start for his team, Delhi Capitals. And, he knows it hurt his own performance and the team as well. 

That is why Sourav Ganguly wanted the youngster to visit Yuvraj Singh and get some valuable learnings ahead of the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025

Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned - sportzpoint.com
Porel going for a big shot during IPL 2023. Image | BCCI

It was Sourav Ganguly who gave the Bengal wicket-keeper a chance to replace Rishabh Pant in IPL 2023. Porel did his part so well as an impact sub that he went on to play all 14 games for Delhi Capitals next season. Not only that, he was also retained by the franchise ahead of the mega auction.

Yuvraj Singh, one of the greatest white-ball cricketers of Indian cricket, is known for his performances in the 2011 ICC World Cup, where he emerged as the Player of the tournament, despite going through cancer. Not only that, his six sixes in an over in India's victories in the 2007 T20 World Cup are one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket's history.

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After retiring from international cricket, Yuvraj Singh chose not to pursue a career in commentary. Instead, he decided to help young batters excel at the international level. He began working personally with Punjab cricketers such as Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Ramandeep Singh, and several others.

All of these Punjab batters did exceedingly well after getting trained by Yuvraj. Shubman Gill's career graph went up as he became Indian's latest test captain. Meantime, Abhishek Sharma went on to debut for India T20I format.

Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned - sportzpoint.com
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After a decent season where Porel feels he could have been better, a session with Yuvraj Singh is what he needed to get everything sorted. The youngster thus went for a camp held by Yuvraj Singh in Delhi, where players like Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, and Prabhsimran Singh were also there.

"Sourav (Ganguly) sir wanted me to visit Yuvraj Singh to learn from one of the greatest batters of Indian cricket. It was all about getting to know how to be ready for the international stage," Porel told Sportz Point in an exclusive interview. 

"We worked on a few basic things, and you know if you stay around a man like Yuvraj Singh, you will get to learn more. I will visit the camp again and will learn more things from him," Porel added. 

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Abishek Porel in action in Bengal Pro T20 League 2025. Image | C.A.B. on Facebook

Abishek is leading the Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers in the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025. In his state's own league, Porel now wants to rectify all of those mistakes he made in IPL 2025 and work on some individual things while leading the team to success. 

"I would love to get through that 30-40 runs zone and score more runs to help the team. That is the goal. Even Sourav (Ganguly) sir also told me that 30-40s are not enough, and I need to score more and look for hundreds," Porel shared. 

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6 cricketers who announced their retirements since last month

The cricket world bid farewell to six prominent players as they drew curtains on stellar international careers in just one month. From unparalleled Kohli to power-hitter Maxwell, here are 6 crickters who announced their retirements since last month.

Jun 10, 2025, 9:35 PM5 min read

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The cricket world, known for its constant evolution, has seen a drastic shift in a month. Over the past month, six notable players have chosen to conclude their careers on the global stage.

From legendary batsmen to powerful all-rounders, these departures mark a significant moment in the history of cricket. These aren't just names; they are players who have shaped matches and won the hearts of millions.

Explore the list of 6 cricketers who announced their retirements since last month.

1. Rohit Sharma (Test retirement) | May 7, 2025

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Rohit Sharma celebrating his first century as an opener in tests in 2019. Image | Daily Excelsior

On May 7, 2025, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of his remarkable journey as a batsman, as well as India's captain in tests. His test career lasted for 12 years since his debut in 2013.

Sharma transformed himself into a brilliant test opener in the latter half of his career. One of his defining moments in Test cricket arrived in 2019 against South Africa, where he hammered a majestic 212 runs as an opener, showcasing his ability to wear down opposition attacks.

He is the fifth-most successful Test captain for India, leading to 12 Test victories.

Rohit Sharma's stats in tests:

Span Innings Runs Avg SR HS 50 100
2013-2024 116 4302 40.6 57.1 212 18 12

2. Virat Kohli (Test retirement) | May 12, 2025

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Virat Kohli celebrating his century against WI in 2023. Image | Instagram

Following Rohit's retirement, India lost the era's most dominant force in test cricket. The announcement of Virat Kohli's test retirement on May 12, 2025, resonated globally, leaving everyone shocked and upset. 

Kohli approached the test format with a fierce competitive spirit and hunger for runs. His dedication and skill set in this format saw him notch 7 double centuries in his test career. He also became the most successful test captain of India during the 8 years (Dec 2014-Jan 2022) of his captaincy tenure, leading to 40 wins.

This decision of Kohli to step away from tests also brought the interests of Indian fans in tests in question. This retirement indeed marked the end of an era.

Virat Kohli's stats in tests:

Span Innings Runs Avg SR HS 50 100
2011-2025 210 9230 46.85 55.57 254* 3 30

3. Angelo Mathews (Test retirement) | May 23, 2025

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Sri Lanka's enduring test pillar, Angelo Mathews, concluded his test career on May 23, 2025. He left behind a legacy of resilience and crucial performances as an all-rounder. 

Mathews possessed the ability to adapt his game and accelerate when required. His unbeaten 200 runs against Zimbabwe in 2020 stand out as one of his vital contributions. He also took a total of 33 wickets in tests.

He led Sri Lanka in 34 matches as a captain and won 13 among them.

Angelo Mathews' stats in tests:

Span Innings Runs Avg SR HS 50 100
2009-2025 210 8167 44.62 48.45 200* 45 16

4. Glenn Maxwell (ODIs Retirement) | June 2, 2025

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Glen Maxwell celebrating his 201* against Afghanistan in 2023 ODI World Cup. Image | Pinterest

Australia's one of the most captivating hitters and match-winners, Glenn Maxwell, announced retirement from ODIs on June 2, 2025. Known for his explosive strokeplay and ability to turn the game around, he had an amazing ODI career.

Maxwell's career has many moments to highlight, but nothing can match his astonishing 201* runs against Afghanistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Coming back with a back injury, this innings was a masterclass in aggressive and controlled batting.

He snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, which goes down in the history of ODI cricket.

Glenn Maxwell's stats in ODIs:

Span Innings Runs Wickets Avg SR HS 50 100
2012-2025 136 3990

77

(in 119 innings)

33.81 126.70 201* 23 4

5. Heinrich Klaasen (International retirement) | June 2, 2025

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Heinrich Klaasen celebrating his 109 off 67 balls against England in 2023 World Cup. Image| TOI

On June 2, 2025, Heinrich Klaasen announced his international retirement, which marked the end of a relatively short yet impactful career as a destructive batsman in white-ball cricket. 

Since his international debut for South Africa in 2018, he has been a hard-hitter of the ball and has become one of the most feared finishers in limited-overs formats. His phenomenal 174 runs off just 83 balls against Australia in an ODI in 2023 stands as a testament to his raw hitting power and ability.

Heinrich Klaasen's international stats (2018-2025)

Format Innings Runs Avg SR HS 50 100
T20Is 53 1000 23.25 141.84 81 5 0
ODIs 56 2141 43.69 117.05 174 11 4
Tests 8 104 13.00 45.21 35 0 0

6. Nicholas Pooran (International retirement) | June 10, 2025

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Nicholas Pooran celebrating his knock of 113 runs against Sri Lanka in 2019 World Cup. Image | BBC

The West Indies batter, Nicholas Pooran, announced his international retirement on June 10, 2025, at the age of just 29. This marked one of the earliest retirements for a high-profile West Indies player.

As a left-hander wicket-keeper batsman, Pooran quickly established himself as an electrifying hitter in white-ball cricket. He brought an aggressive approach to the crease, with the potential to turn the game in his favour.

He has done exceptionally well in his short-lived international career. His 98 runs off 53 balls against Afghanistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup perfectly tell the story of his talent.

Nicholas Pooran's international stats (2016-2025):

Format Innings Runs Avg SR HS 50 100
T20Is 97 2275 26.14 136.39 98 13 0
ODIs 58 1983 39.66 99.15 118 11 3

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11 Indian cricketers who are already inducted to the ICC Hall of Fame, as MS Dhoni joins the list

Here are the 11 Indian cricketers, including MS Dhoni, who have been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame list.

Jun 9, 2025, 5:36 PM2 min read

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Till now, 11 Indian cricketers have been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Former Indian captain and legend MS Dhoni became the latest Indian to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame list. 

Read Also | India's 2011 World Cup winning squad: Where are they now?

Along with MS Dhoni, Aussie great Matthew Hayden, South African legend Hashim Amla, former South African captain Graeme Smith, former Kiwi leader Daniel Vettori, and former Pakistan captain Sana Mir and English legend Sarah Taylor were also inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame 2025.

Here are the Indian cricketers who have been inducted into the prestigious "ICC Hall of Fame". 

Indian Cricketers in the ICC Hall of Fame

Name Brief Achievement Year
Sunil Gavaskar First to score 10,000 Test runs, 34 centuries 2009
Bishan Singh Bedi One of the greatest Indian spinners, 266 Test wickets in 67 matches 2009
Kapil Dev Led 1983 World Cup win, 434 Test wickets, 5,248 runs 2010
Anil Kumble 619 Test wickets, took 10 wickets in an innings 2015
Rahul Dravid 13,288 Test runs, known as “The Wall” 2018
Sachin Tendulkar 100 international centuries, 15,921 Test runs 2019
Vinoo Mankad First Indian to score 1000 Test runs and get 100 wickets 2021
Diana Edulji First Indian woman to get inducted, 100+ wickets in Tests/ODIs 2023
Virender Sehwag 8,586 Test runs, two triple centuries, 2011 WC winner 2023
Neetu David 141 ODI wickets, best women’s Test figures (8/53) 2024
MS Dhoni Led 2007 T20 WC, 2011 ODI WC; 10,773 ODI runs 2025

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