Damien Fleming

April 24 is a hallowed date in Indian cricket history, for it is the one and only Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday. A day which the Indian cricket legend’s fans the world over mark with reverence and die-hard love in the form of countless wishes flooding social media.

"He (Bumrah) is the real X-factor- 28 wickets in six Tests. I have seen him in the IPL. He has that unorthodox action, a stuttery run-up, a weird run-up ... you (batsmen) don't get a real good sight of the ball but he has got pace and bounce and has a great yorker that I think he will utilise particularly against the tail," said former Australian pacer Damien Fleming.

Former Australian pacer Damien Fleming has raised concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness after the second Test against Australia. Fleming questioned Bumrah bowling a particular over despite apparent discomfort, suggesting it revealed tactical secrets. Bumrah's reduced pace and absence from training fueled speculation, though captain Rohit Sharma attributed it to workload management.

Former Australia paceman Damien Fleming says that India should invest in someone like Jasprit Bumrah to add to their fast bowling arsenal as he found the youngster very impressive in the two games he has played so far against the hosts.

Former Australia pacer Damien Fleming has claimed his Test career possibly ended after he did not wear the baggy green to the Wimbledon final in 2001, as the-then skipper Steve Waugh expected everyone to wear the iconic cap.

Former Australian fast bowler Damien Fleming praised Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional skills and instinctive gameplay, dubbing him 'Terminator'. Fleming was particularly impressed by Bumrah’s deceptive slower delivery that dismissed Shaun Marsh during the Melbourne Test in the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Fleming, who turns 49 on Friday, has enjoyed his battles with Tendulkar whom he dismissed five times in 20 One-dayers and twice in four Tests.

Former Australian pacer Damien Fleming criticizes India’s reaction to Sam Konstas' behavior after a heated exchange with Jasprit Bumrah during the fifth Test in Sydney. The 19-year-old opener has courted controversy throughout the series, provoking key Indian players. However, India gained a slender lead with strong performances from Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj.

Steve Waugh had bowled a peach of a delivery to get rid of Brian Lara. Still, West Indies were coasting along at 165-2. They needed another 43 in 53 balls with eight wickets in hand to win the semifinal at Mohali.

On this day in 1998, legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar played one of the finest One Day International (ODI) innings of all times against Australia at Sharjah, unleashing what is known as the 'Desert Storm' to the millions, on the lethal Aussie bowling attack comprising of likes of Shane Warne, Michael Kasprowicz, and Damien Fleming.

In the Coca-Cola Cup, riding on Tendulkar's masterly knock India defeated Australia to storm into the finals on April 22, 1998. On April 24, in the final, it was again a Tendulkar show as he cracked 134 to help India defeat Australia and clinch the Cup. New Zealand was the third team in competition.

Twenty-one years ago on this day, Australia thrashed Pakistan at Lord's to win their second men's Cricket World Cup title under the leadership of Steve Waugh.

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar recalled how his dented car added to the joy the day India won its second ODI World Cup, in 2011 -- a personal first for him in a record sixth appearance at the marquee tournament.

A blistering 143 scored against Australia in 1998 was voted Sachin Tendulkar's greatest one-day innings in an International Cricket Council poll released for his 47th birthday. The 131-ball knock became known as the 'Desert Storm' after a sand storm in Sharjah interrupted India's chase. Tendulkar took on the likes of Shane Warne, Damien Fleming and Michael Kasprowicz but his side lost.

The 'God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar will headline this week's special two-part episode on Star Sports show Cricket Connected that airs on Saturday. The show will be hosted by Jatin Sapru. Team India legends VVS Laxman and Harbhajan Singh along with former Australia pace machine Brett Lee have been roped in as the experts for this week.

Young Sachin Tendulkar stuns Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in legendary 1996 World Cup clash, single-handedly carrying India on his shoulders

In the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, Damien Fleming highlighted Jasprit Bumrah's rare aggression, which rallied his team. Bumrah took 32 wickets and stood out despite India's loss. Fleming credited Bumrah but also acknowledged Travis Head's performance and the potential of Prasidh Krishna and young talents like Nitish Kumar Reddy.

Ian Healy feels that BCCI may just have scuttled India's chances of winning a landmark Test series in Australia.

Warring captains Virat Kohli and Tim Pain were warned by the on-field umpire Chris Gaffaney for their verbal duel. During the 71st over bowled by Jasprit Bumrah, the respective captains were seen exchanging words after Kohli decided to field close to the non-striker and Gaffaney had to step in.

It was on June 17, 1999, when Australia and South Africa played out a thrilling tie in the semi-final of the 50-over World Cup. As a result of this tie, South Africa suffered the biggest heartbreak and Australia progressed to the final of the tournament.