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Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton smashes fastest T20I century





Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton



NEW DELHI: Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton etched his name in cricketing history by smashing the fastest century in T20 Internationals (T20Is), achieving the remarkable feat in just 33 balls against Nepal.
In the inaugural match of the Nepal Tri-Nation T20I series against the hosts, Loftie-Eaton's scintillating knock steered Namibia to a commanding position after a shaky start.Coming in when his team was struggling at 62/3 in the 11th over against the Rhinos, Loftie-Eaton unleashed a breathtaking display of attacking cricket, propelling Namibia past the 200-run mark.

With an astonishing array of strokes, Loftie-Eaton blasted 11 fours and eight sixes en route to his phenomenal century, reaching 101 off just 36 deliveries. He sealed the hundred with a boundary on the 33rd ball, eclipsing the previous record held by Nepal's Kushal Malla, who achieved a century off 34 balls against Mongolia last year.

Loftie-Eaton's explosive innings powered Namibia to a formidable total of 206/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite valiant efforts from Nepal's batsmen including Rohit Paudel, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Sompal Kami, the hosts fell short by 20 runs in their pursuit of the target.
In addition to his blistering batting performance, Loftie-Eaton also made significant contributions with the ball, claiming two wickets with his spin bowling. His all-round brilliance earned him the prestigious Player of the Match award, cementing his place in T20I folklore.

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Shabnim Ismail bowls fastest ball in women's cricket history in DC vs MI WPL 2024 match





Shabnim Ismail, the former South Africa pacer, on Tuesday, broke the record for the fastest ball bowled in women’s cricket when she fired one in at 132.1 kph while playing a WPL 2024 match for Mumbai Indians against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in New Delhi.

Shabnim Ismail's delivery - the first-ever by a women’s cricketer that breached the 130kph barrier - was the second ball of the third over of the match that struck DC captain Meg Lanning on the pads. MI went up in an appeal but was turned down by the umpire.

The ex-South African quick, who also held the record for the previous fastest ball - 128 kph against West Indies in 2016 and 127 kph - twice during the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, retired following last year’s T20 WC.
Ismail however did not have the greatest outings as he got walloped for 46 runs, including getting hit for three consecutive sixes by Shafali Verma in her third over. When asked if she was aware of the record, Ismail said she doesn’t actually “look at the big screen when bowling."

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Bahrain clinch Malaysia Open T20I Championship |




The Bahrain Cricket team celebrated a remarkable triumph in the Malaysia Open T20I Championship, securing the title after an undefeated run throughout the tournament.
This victory coincides with the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, adding a special significance to the achievement.
The team showcased exceptional skill and unwavering determination from the very first match.
They dominated each opponent in their path to the Championship trophy which came after a convincing 8-wicket victory over Malaysia in the final.
This win firmly positioned Bahrain as a team to that has the talent and skill to challenge the best in the world.
Dominant performances Bahrain’s path to victory was paved with a series of impressive wins.
Sohail Ahmed emerged as a standout player in the final match, smashing a remarkable 73 runs off just 51 balls and earning him the Player of the Match title.
The team’s dominance was evident in the preceding matches as well.

They secured a convincing 52-run victory against Tanzania before defeating Malaysia by a commanding 9-wicket margin with a crucial 60+ run contribution from Umer Toor.
Their opening match also saw a strong performance with Sarfraz leading the team to a 28-run win against Kuwait with a top score of 57.
Rising stars This championship title serves as a testament to the dedication and talent of the entire Bahrain Cricket team. It marks a promising start to the year, showcasing their potential and setting the stage for future accomplishments.
Significantly, Rizwan Butt’s outstanding bowling throughout the tournament cemented his place among the elite. His exceptional figures earned him the distinction of becoming the 9th fastest bowler in the world to reach 50 wickets.
He was also recognized as the bowler of the series, while Sarfraz was named the batsman of the series. “We are incredibly proud of our boys for this incredible accomplishment,” said Mohammad Mansoor, Chairman, Advisory Board, Bahrain Cricket Federation. “Their unwavering commitment and exceptional skills have brought home this well-deserved victory.”

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Kerala cricket legend Ravi Achan dies at 96



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Kochi: Paliath Ravi Achan, a legend of Kerala cricket, passed away at Tripunithura here on Monday. He was 96.
Ravi Achan, the first Kerala player to cross 1,000 runs and bag 100 wickets in first-class cricket, played a huge role in promoting the game in the state.

He was popular around the Tripunithura Cricket Club, which was his home turf. But Ravi Achan also became known as captain of the state team on several occasions.



As a leg-break bowler and sometimes medium pacer, Ravi Achan gave a memorable performance in Kerala's historic 34-run win over Andhra in the 1960-61 season. He famously scored a 70 in a Ranji Trophy match at the age of 40.

He was born on March 12, 1928, and was educated in Tripunithura, Thrissur and later at the Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu, where he was attracted to cricket. He became active in the game during his Law College days in Ernakulam.
His performances in the Pooja Cricket Tournament held in his hometown paved the way for his entry to the Ranji team. In his debut first-class match in 1952, against Mysore, Ravi Achan top scored with 43 runs while his Thiru Kochi side folded for a paltry 86. He went on to play well into his 40s.

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മുൻ കേരള ക്രിക്കറ്റ് ടീം ക്യാപ്റ്റനായിരുന്ന പി.രവി അച്ചൻ അന്തരിച്ചു





കൊച്ചി: കേരള ക്രിക്കറ്റ് ടീം മുൻ നായകൻ പി രവിയച്ചൻ അന്തരിച്ചു. 96 വയസ്സായിരുന്നു. കേരളം ആദ്യമായി രഞ്ജി ട്രോഫി മത്സരം വിജയിച്ചപ്പോള്* ടീമിലെ അംഗമായിരുന്നു. ഫസ്റ്റ് ക്ലാസ് ക്രിക്കറ്റില്* ആയിരം റണ്*സും നൂറുവിക്കറ്റും നേടിയ ആദ്യ മലയാളിയാണ്.
1952 മുതൽ 17 വർഷം രവിയച്ചൻ രഞ്ജി ട്രോഫി കളിച്ചു. 55 ഫസ്റ്റ് ക്ളാസ് മത്സരങ്ങളിൽ നിന്ന് നേടിയ 1107 റൺസും 125 വിക്കറ്റുമായി സംസ്ഥാനത്തെ ആദ്യത്തെ യഥാർത്ഥ ഓൾറൗണ്ടർ ക്രിക്കറ്റർ എന്ന പദവിയും സ്വന്തമാക്കി. രണ്ടുതവണ കേരള ടീമിന്റെ ക്യാപ്റ്റനായിരുന്നു.

തൃപ്പൂണിത്തുറ ക്രിക്കറ്റ് ക്ളബ് ആയിരുന്നു രവിയച്ചന്റെ തട്ടകം. തൃപ്പൂണിത്തുറ കോവിലകത്ത് അനിയൻ തമ്പുരാന്റെയും എറണാകുളം ചേന്ദമംഗലത്ത് പാലിയം തറവാട്ടിൽ കൊച്ചുകുട്ടി കുഞ്ഞമ്മയുടെയും മകനായി പാലിയത്ത് 1928-ലാണ് ജനനം. തൃശൂർ സെൻറ് തോമസ് കോളജിലെ ഇൻറർമീഡിയറ്റിനു ശേഷം അണ്ണാമലൈ യൂണിവേഴ്സിറ്റിയിൽ നിന്ന് ബിരുദം നേടി.

കഥകളി കേന്ദ്രം, പൂര്*ണത്രയീശ സംഗീത സഭ, പൂര്*ണത്രയീശ സേവാ സംഘം, തൃപ്പൂണിത്തുറ ക്രിക്കറ്റ് ക്ലബ്ബ് എന്നീ സംഘടനകളുടെ അധ്യക്ഷ സ്ഥാനം വഹിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. ആര്*എസ്എസ് ജില്ലാ സംഘ ചാലക്, ബാലഗോകുലം സംസ്ഥാന വൈസ് പ്രസിഡന്റ്, വിശ്വഹിന്ദു പരിഷത്ത് ജില്ലാ പ്രസിഡന്റ്, കുരുക്ഷേത്ര പ്രകാശന്* ട്രസ്റ്റ് മാനേജിങ് ഡയറക്ടര്* എന്നീ നിലകളിലും സേവനമനുഷ്ഠിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്.