In Case You Missed It: Gill, Bracewell rack up runs, Bangladesh Women upset Australia
Our best content from the week gone by
ESPNcricinfo staff
21-Jan-2023
Going for the Gill: Shubman Gill helped India rack up a massive 349 • BCCI
Has the cricket calendar ever been more full? The first Women's Under-19 World Cup is underway in South Africa, with the senior tournament to follow in a couple of weeks. The SA20 and ILT20 are on simultaneously, as is the BBL and the BPL. New Zealand have just kicked off their tour of India and Australia will follow shortly. Here's your round-up of the best stories from a busy week of cricket.
Bracewell's 140 gives India mighty scare after Gill smashes 208
There were runs aplenty in the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Hyderabad where the visitors mounted a stunning comeback to get within touching distance of the target of 350. The match belonged to two players: Shubman Gill who scored his maiden ODI double-hundred, showing just how good he could be, and Michael Bracewell, whose 140 brought New Zealand back from 131 for 6. Deivarayan Muthu says Bracewell's name didn't come up for bidding at the last two IPL auctions, but how long can anyone resist his power and versatility? The New Zealand allrounder has also added offspin to his repertoire and now he's front and centre in his team's attack on the subcontinent.
There were runs aplenty in the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Hyderabad where the visitors mounted a stunning comeback to get within touching distance of the target of 350. The match belonged to two players: Shubman Gill who scored his maiden ODI double-hundred, showing just how good he could be, and Michael Bracewell, whose 140 brought New Zealand back from 131 for 6. Deivarayan Muthu says Bracewell's name didn't come up for bidding at the last two IPL auctions, but how long can anyone resist his power and versatility? The New Zealand allrounder has also added offspin to his repertoire and now he's front and centre in his team's attack on the subcontinent.
How Bangladesh women upped their power game to beat Australia at the U-19 World Cup
The first Women's U-19 World Cup opened with a tremendous upset after Bangladesh women knocked over Australia. Mohammad Isam looks at how Afia Prottasha and Shorna Akter offer signs that things are changing back home.
The first Women's U-19 World Cup opened with a tremendous upset after Bangladesh women knocked over Australia. Mohammad Isam looks at how Afia Prottasha and Shorna Akter offer signs that things are changing back home.
'I can't change my body structure. Everybody is not going to be slim'
How strict is too strict when it comes to fitness testing, and does a one-size fits all approach work for cricketers? Azam Khan, Rahkeem Cornwall, Sisanda Magala and Lizelle Lee tell Firdose Moonda about the challenges they deal with as large players that don't fit the mould.
How strict is too strict when it comes to fitness testing, and does a one-size fits all approach work for cricketers? Azam Khan, Rahkeem Cornwall, Sisanda Magala and Lizelle Lee tell Firdose Moonda about the challenges they deal with as large players that don't fit the mould.
Hurray, the PCB is back to being the beloved drama we want to binge
Pakistan take the lead in the Asia Drama Cup again, with a starring role for Ramiz Raja, a special appearance by Shahid Afridi, sackings, accusations - and there's nothing else we'd rather watch. The Light Roller has the recap.
Pakistan take the lead in the Asia Drama Cup again, with a starring role for Ramiz Raja, a special appearance by Shahid Afridi, sackings, accusations - and there's nothing else we'd rather watch. The Light Roller has the recap.
Non-striker run outs and catches close to the ground shouldn't be as complicated as they are
Ian Chappell says running out a batter who is leaving his crease early is fair, period. And so-called bump catches ought to be ruled on by the on-field umpires.
Ian Chappell says running out a batter who is leaving his crease early is fair, period. And so-called bump catches ought to be ruled on by the on-field umpires.
Who has the best Test match figures for Australia in India?
And who else other than Steven Smith and Neil Harvey have three Test hundreds in India? With Australia's tour of India looming, test your memory of tours past with our quiz.
And who else other than Steven Smith and Neil Harvey have three Test hundreds in India? With Australia's tour of India looming, test your memory of tours past with our quiz.
Who has taken the most wickets without ever taking a five-for?
And when was the last time South Africa drew a Test before Sydney? Steven Lynch has the answers.
And when was the last time South Africa drew a Test before Sydney? Steven Lynch has the answers.
Jaydev Unadkat: 'I want to contribute to India's success, not just be happy I've made a comeback'
The long-serving Saurashtra seamer talks to Nagraj Gollapudi about playing his second Test a dozen years after his first.
The long-serving Saurashtra seamer talks to Nagraj Gollapudi about playing his second Test a dozen years after his first.
Watch: 25 Questions - What makes Cheteshwar Pujara angry?
The India batter dishes on his favourite batting partner, his messiest team-mate, the last sledge he responded to, and more.
The India batter dishes on his favourite batting partner, his messiest team-mate, the last sledge he responded to, and more.
From Melbourne 1877 to Rawalpindi 2022: travelling through time to witness the best matches
Anantha Narayanan makes a fantastical journey through time and space to witness 15 of the most thrilling contests in cricket, from England to the subcontinent and Australia.
Anantha Narayanan makes a fantastical journey through time and space to witness 15 of the most thrilling contests in cricket, from England to the subcontinent and Australia.