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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

11 months

A thread to some of my threads, have a look at this:

Spandan Roy

@talksports45

11 months

A numeric thread on Shakib- al-Hasan, the under rated all rounder, who surely deserves a lot more appreciation and accolades, than he gets. You might not like him for his bursts of anger, but you cannot ignore,Shakib the player. #CricketTwitter #WorldCup2023

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

2 months

A thread on one of the finest leaders, India ever had. One of the 21 elite cricketers to have scored 18000+ international runs. A leader who backed some of the finest match winners India had produced. A player who experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but

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@talksports45

3 months

A thread on a player who was one of the most prolific test batters of the last two decades.. The only cricketer to score a ton in 11 countries that have hosted a test match, Younis Khan. Apart from being a skilled batter, Younis was a brilliant fielder. Younis is one of the 80

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3 months

Talking about a bowler, who during his prime could decimate any batting attack. He reserved his best for India and WI... don't know but I guess his abilities just seemed to multiply by 2x, against them. Short career, but in his prime, certainly the best.(1/n) #CricketTwitter

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

4 months

After dismissing a batter, you should escort the batter to the dugout, hug him and say a sorry as you claimed his wicket. The Way Ahead...

Cricbuzz

@cricbuzz

4 months

Harshit Rana has been fined 100 per cent of his match fees and suspended for one match for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during #KKR 's game against #DC . #IPL2024

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@talksports45

11 days

Happy Birthday Mohammad Yousuf. One of the most prolific and dependable batsmen Pakistan had. The kind of year he had in 2006, remains the greatest ever by a batter in Test Cricket, and I feel hasn't got the recognition it should have. In 2006, Yousuf scored 1788 runs the most

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

15 days

I mean for once let's keep aside 90m and everything... That surely is gonna happen sooner or later. But just look at the legacy this guy has created in such a short span of time.. Some years ago who would have thought that we'll be awake at 12 or beyond to watch the Diamond

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

4 months

Possibly the only cricketer till date in the IPL to have won the IPL, to have scored a century, to have claimed a wicket, has catches and stumpings to his name... Bowling average 0.. #CricketTwitter #IPL #SRHvGT

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

21 days

The Indian Premier League, is one of the most followed leagues and is a major talking point among fans, even during off season. So after a long time, posting a thread which has some trivia based on the Indian Premier League and bits of the defunct Champions League T20. Hopefully

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

30 days

He was there when we won the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and he is there when we have clinched the bronze in hockey at Paris Olympics.. and add to that all his accomplishments in league cricket... Paddy Upton for you.. #Paris2024 #Olympics #OlympicGames

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

5 months

A short statistical thread on Klaasen and his illegal batting performances in T20 cricket, since 2023. He has played in quite a fair amount of leagues across the globe. Do drop a follow if you like the work. Let's dig into the numbers. #CricketTwitter #SRHvsMi #IPL2024

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

4 months

One of my favourite innings in whatever World Cup games I have seen. A 67 ball ton against the team, which was India's nemesis, and most importantly some of shots against pace... Will remember this for life.... Odis and Iyer, I always say are a match for each other.

Spartan(T20 World Cup Champions)

@_spartan_45

4 months

They all can forget this but I will never

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@talksports45

1 month

A thread on one of the most decorated cricketers of all time. One of the twelve batters to have scored more than 20000 runs in international cricket. A humble personality and a role model for many, we talk about Rahul Dravid in this thread. A successful test captain for India, a

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

1 month

Wasn't fortunate to witness Major Dhyan Chand, wasn't fortunate to witness Balbir Singh Sr.. but was lucky to witness this legend.. Sreejesh our hero, Legend, Ultra legend... Short on words.... We are into the semis.... #Paris2024 #OlympicGames

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

4 months

Sorry to say this, KKR have nothing to do with his selection . Franchises aren't liable for a player's selection. Let's not forget KKR were the franchise to back him relentlessly. If IPL is the audition for WC, then some names shouldn't have been there.

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Rinku Singh has got the game awareness. He seems to know when to press the accelerator. And against whom. It is unfortunate. KKR have played a part in how they have used him this season.

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

28 days

Hockey India League, might return this December and possibly it's the best time for it, two back to back bronze medals at Olympics, have definitely created a wave of hockey.. A lot depends on what is the vision of the governing body.. making the 1st season successful is no

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

2 months

For the first and the last time, quoting a non-sensical account's tweet.. Let's talk about performance: 530 runs in his very first World Cup, striking at 113.25 and averaging 66.25 The first Indian middle order batter to score 500+ runs in a World Cup. The kind of account this

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Performance: 0% Attitude- 100% Rahul Gandhi of cricket.

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

3 months

David Miller has been one player from South Africa, who has stood tall in pressure situations. 2024 T20 WC- Walked in after 12/4, and he pulled off the chase against Netherlands, who have been SA's nemesis 2023 ODI WC- A ton in the semis against Australia, after Proteas were

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

2 months

Ranji Trophy, is the premier domestic tournament of India, but did you know that a few foreign players have also appeared in the prestigious Indian domestic tournament. Here's a short thread on foreign/overseas players who have featured in the coveted tournament. (1/n)

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@talksports45

25 days

Most goals in field hockey at the Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet Singh🇮🇳-10 goals Blake Govers🇦🇺-7 goals Alexander Hendrickx🇧🇪-5 goals Christopher Ruhr🇩🇪-5 goals Jip Janssen🇳🇱-5 goals Most goals in in the FIH PRO League 2023/24: Jip Janssen🇳🇱-15 goals Harmanpreet Singh🇮🇳-12 goals

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

3 months

There is a lot of scrutiny on the approach and intent of batters these days. A thread on a player, who had all the ingredients of a modern day player in the era of 2000s, Imran Nazir. Fearless approach and intent were his key elements. Not a lot of Pakistani batters who have

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

15 days

Respect their choices, but I feel whenever some top Odi knocks are talked about, you just cannot ignore Aravinda De Silva's 107* against Australia in the finals of the 1996 World Cup... Losing 2 quick wickets and then the kind of innings, he played..... #CricketTwitter

Mufaddal Vohra

@mufaddal_vohra

16 days

Sports Today picks Top 10 ODI knocks in history.

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

3 months

A thread on a player who was super talented, but inconsistent at the same time. What if he didn't make some wrong choices. For me he will also be a curious case of what if, regarding international cricket. Most of the glorious moments Bangladesh had in 2000s, had Mohammad

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

6 months

So Iyer misses 2 Ranji games, played one Ranji game, is back in Ranji for Mumbai,had a brilliant WC, but still doesn't get a contract. If you want to kinda, destroy a player, you go all guns blazing against them. Keep hunting soft targets..... #CricketTwitter #INDvENG

Mufaddal Vohra

@mufaddal_vohra

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BCCI Central Contract: A+: Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah and Jadeja. A: Ashwin, Shami, Siraj, KL, Gill and Hardik. B: Surya, Pant, Kuldeep, Axar and Jaiswal. C: Rinku, Tilak, Ruturaj, Shardul, Dube, Bishnoi, Jitesh, Sundar, Mukesh, Samson, Arshdeep, KS, Krishna, Avesh and Patidar.

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

2 months

Now before we move onto his cricketing journey and how it all started, here's a glimpse of how brutal was Dada against spinner. Ganguly's roof... This was when India took on Zimbabwe and Dada hit three sixes of Grant Flower, which prompted the Great Tony Greig to call Sharjah's

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

9 months

Remember him ? He used to play for the Pune Warriors India in 2011-12. Other than his bowling skills, his batting skills in the lower order were pretty handy. Claimed 11 wickets in 11 games in 2011. He grabbed everyone's attention in CLT20. #CricketTwitter #IPL2024

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

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Remember him, possibly one of the best T20 players in late 2000s and early 2010s and yet being inconsistent at the same time. He could play the role of an aggressive opener as well as a brilliant finisher. #CricketTwitter #IPL

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@talksports45

3 months

While there's a lot to talk about Younis' red ball heroics, starting the thread, with one of his best white ball knocks, that he played against India in the Asia Cup. India had posted a target of 309 on the board. Younis, batting at 3 for Pakistan took charge and scored 123 of

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

1 month

Rockstar!!!!! Dhiraj Bommadevara you are one rockstar, all the best for your future and congratulations to both Dhiraj and Ankita for giving India their best ever finish in Archery at the Olympics... His shots in the bronze medal game-10,10,9,10,9,10,9,10 #Paris2024 #Olympics

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

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Probably the biggest upset, in Olympics recently..... Yes Yui Susaki had an international record of 82-0, prior to this bout against Vinesh... Internationally Vinesh is the first ever wrestler to beat Yui ... It's important for our country to understand how big an achievement

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

9 months

Remember Aditya Tare's six, in 2014 against RR which helped MI qualify for the playoffs. There was another Indian keeper, who had pulled off, such a heroic, back in 2011. He' Arun Karthik. #CricketTwitter #IPL

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

26 days

2026 is some sporting year.. Fifa World Cup Commonwealth Games(Seems they have been able to convince Glasgow to host) T20 World Cup Hockey World Cup Thomas Cup Uber Cup Asian Games World Badminton Championships Winter Olympics Quite a packed year... #Paris2024 #Olympics

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

9 months

Remember this all rounder, who hit Balaji for four back to back boundaries in IPL 2011, when 21 runs were required of the last over. Claimed the wickets of Kallis and Yusuf, in the same game. #CricketTwitter #IPL2024

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

4 months

A lot of credit is being given to the coaches/mentors, these days for a franchise's success. So posting a short thread on some coaches/mentors you might not know were a part of the IPL. If you like the work, pls do drop a follow, we are close to 3k followers. #CricketTwitter #IPL

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

3 months

8th highest run scorer in T20 World Cups 7th highest run scorer in ODI World Cups 11th highest wicket taker in ODI World Cups Leading wicket taker in T20 World Cups Third Highest run scorer in ODIs for Bangladesh against WINESAPS Leading Wicket taker in ODIs for Bangladesh

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@talksports45

3 months

I know he won't get the credit he deserves, but there's something about Shreyas Iyer, the captain. If we talk about DC, a lot of credit was given to Punter, but they haven't qualified for the last 3 editions. GG with LSG at Max made elims. #CricketTwitter #IPL #KKRvsSRH

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

9 months

Remember him, if you don't he's Kevon Cooper, who kind of became a very integral part of Rajasthan Royals in the time span of 2012-14. His wicket taking ability, was brilliant for the first two seasons. His wickets, included Gilly, Raina, Marsh, MSD, Russell #IPL2024 #IPL #T20

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@talksports45

6 months

When a player is saying, that he isn't feeling fit, why is a physio/trainer's word trusted more than a player ? Ranji is important, but not at the cost of fitness. Brilliant rewards by BCCI for a guy, who had a brilliant Wc and solved the no.4 issue. #CricketTwitter   #IPL

TOI Sports

@toisports

6 months

Shreyas Iyer's back injury flares up again, IPL participation in doubt READ: #ShreyasIyer #IPL2024 #KKR #IPL

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

3 months

Sachin the bowling maestro: While words aren't enough to describe Sachin the batter, at the same time there are plenty reasons to celebrate him as a bowler. If we look at the captains of the 1999 WC, other than the respective captains of Kenya(Aasif Karim), Pakistan(Wasim Akram)

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

9 months

Viru's century against Deccan, in 2011 was possibly the most under rated century in the entire IPL. DD were reduced to 25/3, chasing 176. Viru being Viru, didn't change his game and hit 119 of 56, and DD won by 4 wickets. #CricketTwitter #IPL2011

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

9 months

Remember him ? He used to play for the Delhi Daredevils in 2015. He was someone, who initially was a tennis ball cricketer, and professionally he was a bullet maker, until Surendra Bhave, invited him for nets, and was impressed. #CricketTwitter #IPLAuction

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@talksports45

2 months

Stat Alert : In ODIs there are 149 batsmen to have batted at no.4 atleast 15 times in their career. Out of those 149 batters, there's only one batter who has managed to have a Strike Rate>100 and a batting average >50 and that batter is none other than Shreyas Iyer, who has

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@talksports45

2 months

Believe it or Not Stat: In T20 cricket history, Kolkata Knight Riders have won the most number of games while chasing. KKR have won 84 games, while batting 2nd. Teams with most wins while chasing in T20 cricket: Kolkata Knight Riders-84 Nottinghamshire-78 Somerset-78

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@talksports45

9 months

Let me remind of you an exciting IPL finish: It was 2012, the 63rd match of the league, taking place between CSK and KKR,at the Eden Gardens. CSK won the toss, and elected to field first. #CricketTwitter #IPL

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

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He in his very first ODI, against Windies picked three wickets and those scalps were Gayle, Sammy and Taylor, but it was the Asia Cup, where he grabbed attention. He started it with a 5-w haul against UAE, then decimating Pak and unleashing his best against India in finals(2/n)

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

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Younis started his test career, in the best possible manner, scoring a ton in his very first game, against Sri Lanka, joining the likes of veteran Pak batters like Javed Miandad, Saleem Malik and a few others batters from Pakistan to have scored a ton on their test debuts. This

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@talksports45

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Initially Dada was more attracted towards football and no surprises, there given the popularity of football in Bengal. But gradually he made a shift to cricket, and was supported by his brother Snehashish Ganguly. Despite being right handed, Dada learnt left handed batting, so

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2 months

Stat Alert: In his last 10 years of test career i.e. from 1st of Jan 1982 to 1st of Jan 1993(he played his last test in 1992, March), Imran Khan averaged 19.16 with the ball, which was better than the likes of Malcolm Marshall, Richard Hadlee and Joel Garner. But he was no less

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

9 months

Just realised that Pandeyji's signing by KKR yesterday, puts him in an interesting list, where he will be playing for 4 different franchises in 4 years. SRH in 2021,LSG in 2022,DC in 2023 and KKR in 2024. A short 🧵,on some players, in this list. #CricketTwitter #IPLAuction

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@talksports45

9 months

Hopefully the streets, haven't forgotten him. He could do damage with the bat, accompanied with his lethal bowling. Faulkner, started his IPL journey with Pune in a rain hit game against Delhi. #CricketTwitter #IPLAuction #IPL2024

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

10 months

As the IPL is approaching, here is a thread, on some players, a fair amount of people, didn't know featured in the IPL. Also, if you like this thread, please share this, and we are near 600 followers, so if you feel the account's worth a follow, please drop one. #CricketTwitter

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@talksports45

10 months

Another IPL related thread, but bringing up a different topic this time. This is a thread, based on some well known players, and their stint with some franchises, you might not know. We are quite close to 800 followers, if you like the work, pls drop a follow. #CricketTwitter

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3 months

2005 was the year, where the world started seeing a very consistent version of Younis and glimpses of a batter who was gonna rule the red ball charts and shatter some existing records and create some new. The Tour to India. Younis had scored a ton vs India at Eden, but couldn't

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@talksports45

2 months

Well that's it for the thread. I hope you enjoyed reading this, it was quite a long read, but to sum up Dada's career in one thread, is quite an impossible task. If you feel it's worth a share, please share it with more cricket enthusiasts. And once again wishing Dada a very very

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@talksports45

3 months

But his love story with India, wasn't gonna end as India were scheduled to play a bilateral with India and throughout the series, he proved to be a headache for Indian batters, especially Yuvraj. He ended this series with 13 wickets, at an average of 11.69. (3/n)

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4 months

Remember the hero of the semi-finals of the 2015 World Cup.. Grant Elliott. But this wasn't the only time, when he acted as the saviour for Kiwis, there were quite a few more moments. Let's talk about immortal player in this thread. #CricketTwitter #WorldCup

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Spandan Roy

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6 months

Hanuma Vihari's incident is saddening. Not just about his heroics, for Andhra, but he has been a test player for India, and after all that,this is what he gets. The Andhra Cricket association should be ashamed, of what's happened. Disgraceful.. #CricketTwitter #INDvENG

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9 months

An analysis, of @KKRiders , after the 2024 IPL Auction. A look at the players, they have bought in the auction, and how does their best XI look like. Let's dwell into it. #CricketTwitter #IPL2024Auction

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Don't know if this was noticed but Netherlands have become the first nation to win gold medals in both men's and women's hockey at Olympics in the same edition. With the 2 gold medals that the Dutch team clinched in Paris, they have also become the most successful nation in field

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@talksports45

4 months

I could be wrong with my theory, but that six by MSD against Yash, brought the new ball into the game. Probably made it tougher for CSK than it was. I mean in no sense discrediting Yash or RCB, they were great, but yeah the new ball... #CricketTwitter #RCBvsCSK #IPL #CSKvsRCB

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11 months

A numeric thread on Shakib- al-Hasan, the under rated all rounder, who surely deserves a lot more appreciation and accolades, than he gets. You might not like him for his bursts of anger, but you cannot ignore,Shakib the player. #CricketTwitter #WorldCup2023

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Spandan Roy

@talksports45

5 months

A statistical thread, comparing two maestros Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard in the T20 format. Two outright match winners who have added a lot to the teams they played for. Do drop a follow if you like the work. Let's dwell into the numbers. #CricketTwitter #IPL #IPL2024

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What followed was, a string of low scores, until his innings at Galle, where he scored his second test. He had just scored 168 runs in 11 innings, between his first two tons. In the initial stages of his career, he had decent stats, some good innings, but wasn't the run scorer

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He won approximately three cars in six months, was titled as the Prince of Calcutta by Geoffrey Boycott and Dada was gearing up for his first World Cup. He started off really well with a 97 against South Africa, though India had lost that game and India found themselves in a must

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2 months

Happy Birthday Sunil Gavaskar. The best test batter, India has produced. He has scored 13 test centuries against West Indies, the most by a batter against them. If we look at the record of most centuries against a particular country, Only Sir Don Bradman is ahead of him scoring

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Time flew by, selection meetings kept happening, but Dada's name didn't appear. This was the time, when Dada's father, asked him to walk away with pride as he had achieved a lot, but Dada wanted to fight and wanted to prove it, that he still had a lot of cricket left in him. The

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Such was his ODI batting that since 1st of Jan 1996 to the 1st of Jan 2000, he was the second highest run getter in ODIs just behind the Great Sachin Tendulkar. And soon he saw himself being named the Indian Captain, after Sachin decided to step down. While turbulent times

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9 months

A short thread, on probably the best associate nation cricketers and one of my favourites playing for KKR, Ryan Ten Doeschate. He probably was the shining light for the Dutch, as far as cricket was concerned. #CricketTwitter #IPL2024 #IPL

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Turn the clock all over to 1996, the WC semis, Ind lost to Sri Lanka, and Dada expected to be called up for the tri series to follow, but was snubbed. But soon his fortunes were gonna change, he was named in the team, which was going to tour England. There were still doubts about

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In 2002, India also managed to be the joint winners of the Champions Trophy held in Sri Lanka. India's 2nd ICC Trophy was in the bag... A bigger challenge awaited India, the 2003 World Cup. Dada had convinced Srinath to come out of retirement and lead the young Indian bowling

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Remember him opening the innings with Mahela Jayawardene, for KXIP in IPL, season 3. He was touted to be the next big thing for the Windies in international cricket. He also scored a century on his test debut, against Australia in Brisbane. #CricketTwitter #INDvsENG #IPL

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His T20 prowess, shouldn't distract you from the fact, that he was a pretty fine test player. Has a test century to his name in all 4 SENA nations. Two triple centuries in test cricket, and in addition 73 wickets to his name. #CricketTwitter #TestCricket

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10 months

IPL trade seems to be the hot topic at the moment. So here's a thread on some of the IPL trades, that took place in the initial seasons. Also, we are quite close to 1k followers, so if you like the work, pls do drop a follow. #CricketTwitter #IPL2024 #IPLTrade #IPLAuction

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A tough test, or probably the toughest test awaited Ganguly and his men, the Aussies touring India. India had lost the first in Mumbai and this extended Aussies win streak to 16. Australia were doing really well with their cricket as well as the sledging part is concerned. The

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Mohammad Nabi, has now been a part of victories over 44 countries, in international cricket. A remarkable feat to say the least. The countries are: Denmark Fiji Malaysia USA Bhutan Maldives Kuwait Saudi Arabia Bahrain Iran Thailand Japan Qatar Botswana Jersey Fiji Bahamas

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2 months

He got his maiden international call-up soon, but before making his international debut, he did field in a game against South Africa at the Nehru Stadium, when he was in the squad as a reserve fielder. It was time for him, to depart to Australia and his room mate was the Colonel,

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8 months

An observation: Naman Ojha and Karn Sharma, have represented India, in all 3 formats, playing just 4 international games. Ojha played 1 Test, 1 Odi and 2 T20IS, whereas Karn played 1 Test, 2 Odis and 1 T20I. #CricketTwitter #INDvsSA

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2 months

Stat Alert: In IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders, have won the most games on a particular venue/ground. They have won 52 games, at the Eden Gardens. The complete list: KKR-52 wins at Eden Gardens MI-51 wins at the Wankhede Stadium CSK-50 wins at MA Chidambaram Stadium RCB-43 wins at M

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A thread on how bowlers have fared in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Have tried to cover various aspects, such as bowling in all three phases, on certain parameters like average, economy, dot percent and balls per boundary, and the wickets according to batting positions i.e. top

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While talking about some famous wins who can forget the Natwest Finals in 2002, Dada and his shirt at the Lord's Balcony, after India defeating England in the finals. The retaliation to what Flintoff did at Wankhede.. While India might have lost hopes, after the initial jolts

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@talksports45

5 months

A statistical thread, on Babar Azam the T20I and T20 batter. Have tried to compare his numbers, with his team mates and globally. Let's see if there's over-scrutiny on Babar or is the criticism justified. Do drop a follow, if you like my work #CricketTwitter #PSL #IPL

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2009 is another memorable year for Younis. Pakistan won the ICC T20 World Cup, under his leadership at Lord's. As a leader, he made sure that Pakistan get over the line this time, missing out on the opportunity in 2007. An interesting thing, about his T20I career is that once he

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@talksports45

9 months

He is Alfonso Thomas, pretty under rated, throughout his career. The all rounder from South Africa.

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@talksports45

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Neeraj!!! So close that, 89.49m, he is getting close to that 90m mark and surely will get there... Neeraj had won the Diamond League in Lausanne in both 2022 and 2023, and finishes at no.2 in 2024. That habit of being 1 or 2... Neeraj you Beauty.. A fully fit Neeraj is surely

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@talksports45

5 months

A statistical thread, drawing a comparison between Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel in the shortest format. Two players who do get compared to each other regularly and especially a debate ensues in the shortest format. Do drop a follow, if you like my work. #CricketTwitter #IPL

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@talksports45

2 months

Every good thing does come to an end, and same was the story with Dada's international cricket journey. The Border Gavaskar Trophy in India, was gonna be his final series.. Still remember the day, when he announced his retirement, I was a bit emotional that day and that Nagpur

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@talksports45

8 months

Memory:6th of January 2013, India vs Pakistan at the Feroz Shah Kotla. India had already lost the series, and were contesting this game for prestige. India decided to bat, and an out of form, Indian top order again collapsed. #CricketTwitter #INDvsPAK

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@talksports45

2 months

Stat Alert: Batting in the middle order in World Cups, i.e. No.4-No.6, Shreyas Iyer is the only batter to register 4 consecutive 75+ scores. In fact, there are a very few batters to have managed 5 50+ scores in 50 over World Cup in a single edition. Middle order batters to have

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@talksports45

6 months

IPL Trivia: Sunil Narine, has batted at all batting positions in the IPL, right from opening to no.11. Have attached his numbers at each batting position, too. Do drop a follow, for more such trivia and quizzes. #CricketTwitter #IPL2024 #IPL

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@talksports45

2 months

Unfortunately Dada, had to pull out from the game against Pakistan, coz of an injury and murmurs started that he was faking an injury. While India had won the game, Sourav wanted to prove a point. In the year 2000, India played a tri series against Pakistan and Australia in

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@talksports45

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He was set for greatness. He did play in the Sahara Cup, at Toronto in 1996 against Pakistan, though was dropped after the third match for Kambli, the very same venue and tournament where he was gonna deliver a stunning all round performance, a year later. 1997 was a year where

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@talksports45

3 months

2006 was also his best year, in test cricket, where he scored 1179 runs, his highest in any year. Younis without a doubt, has been one of the best 4th innings players to ever play red ball cricket, and we'll about it statistically, later on, but his unbeaten knock of 67* at Port

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@talksports45

3 months

Stat Alert: Rashid Latif, the former Pakistan captain has the lowest percentage of being bowled in tests, with a criteria of batting minimum 50 innings. He batted in 57 innings in the 37 test matches he played and was just bowled out once.. which gives us a percentage 2.08.. And

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@talksports45

6 months

Previewing a team, which is witnessing some comebacks, the comeback of their present captain, the presence of their most successful leader as mentor and the comeback of their hero of the 2014 IPL Finals. We're talking about the Kolkata Knight Riders. #CricketTwitter #IPL #KKR

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@talksports45

9 months

A thread, on a player, who I believe was ahead of time, in the T20 format. A player who could win games single handedly. A selfless T20 cricketer, and a forgotten T20 genius, Imran Nazir. #CricketTwitter #IPL #T20WorldCup

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@talksports45

2 months

Happy Birthday Legend!!! The only captain to have won all three ICC titles. Dhoni the batter was no less: In ODI cricket, from 1st Jan 2004 to 1st Jan 2020, he was the third highest run getter, despite him batting lower down the order. Batting at no.6 in ODIs, he is the highest

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@talksports45

2 months

But the drive was to win overseas tests, and India did succeed at that . When India toured England in 2002.. who can forget the victory at Headingley.. The trio of Sachin, Dravid and Dada scored a century each, posting total of 628/8, and India secured an innings victory, after

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@talksports45

3 months

In 2009 he also scored his maiden triple ton against Sri Lanka, becoming the third batter from Pakistan to achieve this feat and only the fourth Pakistani batter to have breached the 300 mark till date. This triple ton, came in response of Sri Lanka's huge score of 644. This was

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@talksports45

2 months

Time to Travel Down Under: Before the series against Australia, Sourav sought Greg Chappell's guidance. They practiced in two sessions with a lunch break to follow. From fielding positions, to ideal bowling combinations, Dada had a long enquiry list. And these sessions did

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@talksports45

8 months

Reminiscing memories of an IPL game, which everyone seems to have forgotten. Let's go back to KKR vs CSK 2009.KKR had a torrid run that year, change in captaincy, sending two Indian players home midway and sitting at the bottom of the table. #CricketTwitter #IPL2024

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@talksports45

8 months

A short thread, on some domestic stars, who you probably might not know, featured in the IPL. If you like the thread, please share this with more cricketing enthusiasts, and if you feel the account's worth a follow, please drop one. #CricketTwitter #IPL2024 #IPLAuction

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