Between 2014 and 2019, he scored 21 centuries in just 55 Tests. Among these were seven double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket. Remarkably, six of those double tons came within a span of just 22 Tests.
Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history. His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.
The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned former Indian cricket team captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin for over nine hours in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said.
>Sania Mirza celebrated Eid with her family -- parents Imran and Nasima, son Izhan, sister Anam, brother-in-law Mohammad Asaduddin (cricket legend Mohammad Azharuddin's son), niece Dua -- and the tennis star looked gorgeous as always
India's historic streak of home Test series victories has come to an end as New Zealand secured a remarkable 2-1 series win during their tour in 2024.
He will feature in the second match for Mumbai CA XI against Tamil Nadu Cricket Association XI at Coimbatore, from August 27-30.
Mohammad Azharuddin doffed his hat to Sania Mirza, who played her last Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
'We celebrated our little Dua's birthday yesterday... the sweetest and the smiliest baby who lights up our home with laughter and pure love.'
The statement comes a day after the former Pakistan all-rounder tied the knot with Pakistani actress Sana Javed.
Yuvraj, Azhar pay tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi
This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.
Jaiswal's knock was a perfect blend of attack and defence.
As results were declared for assembly elections in four states -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana -- here are how some of the prominent candidates fared.
When two Indian cricket greats come together to watch a match, you know the proceedings in the middle are interesting.
As Telangana voters queued up to exercise their franchise in the assembly polls on Thursday, they were pleasantly surprised by finding some of the well-known actors and politicians around them.
India went down by an innings and 32 runs -- their worst Test defeat on South African soil.
Mohammad Azharuddin revealed one of his dearest possessions -- the cricket bat with which he scored a world record three centuries in his first three Test matches.
All India Rank achieves a fine balance of authenticity and sensitivity in the fine portrayals of its young actors and old.
Mohammad Azharuddin turns a year older on Tuesday, February 8.
Later, Azhar thanked his well-wishers for their concern.
Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin on Tuesday announced that he will stand for the Hyderabad Cricket Association's (HCA) president for a second term.
Mukesh Parpiani, one of India's finest photojournalists, delved into his archives for these rare glimpses of a young cricketer who turns 50 today.
Sports stars in Telangana stepped out to cast their vote in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Thursday.
Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.
Roger Binny was elected unopposed at the BCCI's AGM in Mumbai alongside Jay Amit Shah, who was re-elected secretary for a second successive term.
Prominent G-23 members including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, Kapil Sibal and Manish Tewari have not been included in the Congress list of star campaigners for West Bengal assembly elections.
Sania Mirza shared a number of photographs from her sister Anam's sangeet ceremony.
Tennis ace Sania Mirza gears up for her sister, Anam Mirza's wedding. Checkout to see pictures of Anam's mehendi ceremony!
Tough to look beyond Shreyas in WC playing XI, Gill will be main player for India, says Azharuddin
Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the limelight with a classy century on Day 2 of the first Test on Thursday.
An earnest attempt at uncovering the truth behind the match-fixing saga, but fails to highlight any new information.
Mohammed Azharuddin rolled back the years as he came out for some batting practice.
At Sakshi's birthday party were Sania Mirza and her husband Shoaib Malik.
Even as a commentator, Bedi continued to rail against spinners with dodgy bowling action and called chucking a bigger threat than illegal betting.
Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin believes Ishan Kishan would be a strong contender to replace the injured Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper for next month's four-match Test series against Australia.
Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?
Asad Azharuddin has been handing out with Anam Mirza, Sania's younger sister.
'Let's support our champions when they need it the most.'
Anam is all set to tie the knot with former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin's son, Asaduddin.
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