Jack Hobbs

From state leaders to Sachin’s neighbours, everyone stood as one to celebrate the master blaster’s achievement of century of centuries in international cricket.

Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has found a place in Graeme Swann's All-time XI in which the former England offspinner has included himself with James Anderson being the only active cricketer making the cut and that too as a 12th man.

Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's cricket bat, used in the T20 World Cup 2022 final, is now showcased in the esteemed Long Room at Melbourne Cricket Ground among legendary cricket bats of Don Bradman, David Boon, Jack Hobbs, and Brian Lara. Babar expressed his honour over this recognition on social media, reflecting on his special connection with the MCG.

Even as the cricket board is looking to finalise Indian team's coach, former captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the team required a mentor rather than a coach.

The late Vijay Merchant followed the dictum of former England cricketer Patsy Hendren when the great opener chose to retire from Tests after a last innings effort of 154 at Delhi, said ex-cricketer Vasant Raiji.

While conferring knighthood to retired cricketers is a traditon, Maharajkumar of Vizianagram, knighted even before his Test debut, remains an exception..

Three England legends -- Len Hutton, Jack Hobbs and Jim Laker -- were on Sunday inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Flamboyant Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi's Twenty20 World Cup jersey will soon find a rack at the historic Lord's Museum in London.

Joe Root's magnificent form continues as he scores his 37th Test century against India at Lord's, reaching the milestone with a boundary off Jasprit Bumrah. This century marks Root's third consecutive ton at the Home of Cricket, placing him alongside legends Jack Hobbs and Michael Vaughan.

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell joined a select group of players when they posted their fourth century partnership of a Test series on Sunday.

Virat Kohli is poised to make history in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. He's on the cusp of breaking several records, including Sachin Tendulkar's mark for most Test runs by an Indian in Australia. Kohli could also surpass batting legends in centuries scored and overall runs on Australian soil.

A bizarre incident during the Ashes saw Steve Smith request bowler Brydon Carse to adjust his sunglasses due to sunlight glare. Carse promptly complied, moving them to the back of his head. Meanwhile, Smith achieved a significant milestone, becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Ashes history, surpassing Jack Hobbs.

The Oval cricket ground, now known as Kennington Oval, is a place for the cricket romantic. For connoisseurs and those steeped in cricket history, it's a venerable ground.

After a whole host of limited-overs series, Team India and its fans are gearing up for a mouthwatering Test series. Next up for India will be the touring Aussies. India and Australia are scheduled to play four Tests, starting from February 9.

Sachin Tendulkar was the only current cricketer named in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI which did not include the likes of Lara, McGrath, Gavaskar.

Widely regarded as the best batsman ever, and Australia's best-ever sportsman, Sir Don Bradman holds a special place in the hearts of all Australian sports fans. Rodney Hogg said Bradman wouldn't have averaged his famous 99.94 if he was playing today.

Pietersen's maiden double century against the Windies has catapulted him to an elite club of Test batsmen who have earned more than 900 rating points in the LG ICC Test players rankings.

When England and Australia enact the latest episode of cricket's oldest rivalry at the historic Lord's, the date, June 25, would set memory bells ringing in the minds of Indian fans.

The 2021-23 WTC Final at the Oval is now around the corner and will feature two powerhouses of international cricket - India and Australia. For the second straight time in as many editions, Team India have made the summit clash. Last time India lost to New Zealand and will be itching to get their hands on the trophy this time. But standing in their way is a team which has traditionally always put up a very strong fight.

The Indian team, which lost the opening Test to Australia in Pune, was unaffected by the debacle at least in the ICC rankings. In fact, opener KL Rahul claimed his career-best ranking of 46th after scores of 64 and 10 in the match.