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Australia will face South Africa in the final of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship.

Jan 7, 2025 | medium.com | Ayaz Khan

Ayaz Khan·Follow3 min read·--The grand stage is set for the finale of the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship. Cricket's purists will witness a battle of history between two titans of the game – Australia and South Africa. This much-awaited final will be held at the legendary Lord's Cricket Ground in London from June 11 to 15, 2025. It promises a spectacle of skill, resilience, and passion.
Top 10 Wicket Takers in Test Cricket History

Dec 11, 2024 | medium.com | Ayaz Khan

Ayaz Khan·Follow3 min read·--Test cricket is often termed to be the ultimate format of the game and has known some of the most legendary bowling stars play on its canvas. Throughout the years these bowlers have left their mark etched into history with brilliance, consistency, and sheer match-winning performances. Here follows the list of Top 10 Wicket Takers in Test cricket history. 1.
Top 10 wicket-takers of One Day International Cricket

Dec 11, 2024 | medium.com | Ayaz Khan

Ayaz Khan·Follow3 min read·--While cricket in its One-Day International form has always played out as a stage where players etch their mark with unique skills and match-winning performances, bowlers have, over time, left behind their impressible marks with remarkable wicket tallies. We take here a look at the top ten bowlers who have so far made their marks with the highest number of wickets in international one-day cricket. 1.
Detailed Overview of the Recent ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings (December 2024)

Dec 11, 2024 | medium.com | Ayaz Khan

Ayaz Khan·Follow3 min read·--The updated ICC men's ODI team ranking reflects the dynamic state of international cricket. In that context, here is the detail overview of top-10 teams and recent actions by them:1. India - 118 RatingIndia is at the top in ODI ranking with a good year in terms of victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup. The team has excellent batting and very aggressive bowling. They have done extremely well in both bilateral series and big tournaments.
Top 10 Richest Cricket Boards in the World

Dec 10, 2024 | medium.com | Ayaz Khan

Ayaz Khan·Follow3 min read·--Cricket is not just a game—it is a flourishing industry for many countries. The cricket boards which are the governing bodies of domestic and international cricket are of utmost importance in developing the game, and their financials also play a vital role. Here’s how the richest 10 cricket boards of the world go on the basis of revenue, market influence, and assets.
Top 10 Earning Cricketers in 2024

Dec 10, 2024 | medium.com | Ayaz Khan

Ayaz Khan·Follow2 min read·--IPL, board pay and many endorsement deals, cricket is only pouring wealth for the top earner. Let's have a glimpse of who the top 10 are:1. Virat KohliTotal Earnings: $25 millionVirat tops with the major endorsement deals he enjoys for the big brands like Puma and Audi. Alongside those, there is his handsome contract for Royal Challengers Bangalore of the IPL2.
Top 10 Highest ODI Scores in Cricket History

Dec 10, 2024 | medium.com | Ayaz Khan

Ayaz Khan·Follow3 min read·--ODI cricket has witnessed some of the most magnificent batting performances where teams went on to break records and shatter barriers for the highest scores over the years. From blistering centuries onslaughts to unstoppable partnerships, these innings testify to the modern-day cricketing mind which has embraced an attacking approach. Here is a list of the top 10 highest team scores in ODI history. 1.
Top 10 Lowest Scores in Test Cricket History

Dec 10, 2024 | medium.com | Ayaz Khan

Ayaz Khan·Follow3 min read·--Test cricket is the game's longest format and, by extension, the most demanding. Even so, some great performances have resulted in some terrible collapses when the team was batting. Of course, at times, teams fail at a batsman's level, failing against relentless bowling and tricky conditions. Here's the top 10 lowest innings scores in Test cricket history. ---1. New Zealand – 26 All Out (1955, vs.
The Top 10 Fastest Deliveries in Cricket History

Dec 10, 2024 | medium.com | Ayaz Khan

Ayaz Khan·Follow3 min read·--Cricket is a game of skill, strategy, and speed, and nothing more vividly exemplifies that than the raw pace of a fast bowler. From cricket history, only a few bowlers have repeatedly managed to push the speed limit with deliveries that leave the batsmen stunned. Here is a look at the ten fastest deliveries ever recorded in the history of the game. 1.
The ongoing tussle between Pakistan and India over the Champions Trophy: a cricketing clash beyond the pitch.

Dec 9, 2024 | medium.com | Ayaz Khan

Ayaz Khan·Follow3 min read·--Cricketing rivalry between Pakistan and India is perhaps one of the fiercest rivalries in the world, full of history, passion, and national pride. It often takes it beyond the pitch, often flaring into off-field issues which become global news headlines. The latest chapter is one revolving around the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 that Pakistan is to host but the BCCI has brought forward concerns along with some political tensions.