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Top 10 International Tournaments with the Highest Attendance [LIST]

July 28, 2018 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Top 10 International Tournaments with the Highest Attendance

In every sport, there are tournaments that are held at an international level, and are hugely popular among all sports lovers. In these competitions, the national teams come together to compete against one another, and show the world who is the best country in a particular sport. Every national team has its own style and strategy, and the people of the world stay glued as the tournaments proceed. To support their nations, and to watch some great matches, the sports lovers travel far and wide for the tournaments. Here is the list of the Top 10 International Tournaments with the Highest Attendance. Let us take a look at how popular these tournaments are among the people.

Top 10 International Tournaments with the Highest Attendance

10. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011

The biggest international tournament of women’s association football is FIFA Women’s World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 24 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1991 and was organized in every four years since then. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 was hosted by Germany and organized from 26th June 2011 to 17th July 2011. A total of 32 football matches were played at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 845,711 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the tenth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 26,428 per match.

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9. 2013 World Baseball Classic

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The biggest international tournament of Baseball is World Baseball Classic which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 16 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 2005 and was organized in every four years since then. The World Baseball Classic 2013 was hosted by Japan, Puerto Rico, Taiwan and the United States and organized from 2nd March 2013 to 19th March 2013. A total of 39 baseball matches were played at the 2013 World Baseball Classic. The tournament achieved a total of 885,212 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the ninth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The World Baseball Classic 2013 had an average attendance of 22,697 per match.

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8. Six Nations Championship 2012

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One of the biggest international tournaments of Rugby Union is Six Nations Championship which is participated by several nations all over Europe. A total of 6 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1883 and was organized every year since then. The Six Nations Championship 2012 was hosted by England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, and organized from 4th February 2012 to 17th March 2012. A total of 15 Rugby Union matches were played at the 2012 Six Nations Championship. The tournament achieved a total of 1,042,965 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the eighth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Six Nations Championship 2012 had an average attendance of 69,531 per match.

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7. Copa América 2007

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One of the major international tournaments of association football is Copa América which is participated by several nations all over South America. A total of 12 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1916 and was organized in every two years since then. The Copa América 2007 was hosted by Venezuela, and organized from 26th June 2007 to 15th July 2007. A total of 26 football matches were played at the 2007 Copa América. The tournament achieved a total of 1,050,230 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the seventh place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Copa América 2007 had an average attendance of 40,393 per match.

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6. CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011

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One of the biggest international tournaments of association football is CONCACAF Gold Cup which is participated by several nations all over North America. A total of 12 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1991 and was organized in every two years since then. The CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011 was hosted by the United States, and organized from 5th June 2011 to 25th June 2011. A total of 25 football matches were played at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,140,602 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the sixth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The UEFA CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 45,624 per match.

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5. Cricket World Cup 2011

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The biggest international tournament of Cricket is Cricket World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 20 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1975 and was organized in every four years since then. The Cricket World Cup 2011 was hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, and organized from 19th February 2011 to 2nd April 2011. A total of 49 Cricket matches were played at the 2011 Cricket World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,229,826 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the fifth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Cricket World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 25,098 per match.

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4. FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011

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The biggest international under-20 tournament of association football is FIFA U-20 World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 24 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1977 and was organized in every two years. The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011 was hosted by Colombia and organized from 29th July 2011 to 20th August 2011. A total of 52 football matches were played at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,309,929 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the fourth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 25,191 per match.

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3. UEFA European Championship 2012

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One of the biggest international tournaments of association football is UEFA European Championship which is participated by several nations all over Europe. A total of 24 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1960 and was organized in every four years since then. The UEFA European Championship 2012 was hosted by Poland and Ukraine, and organized from 8th June 2012 to 1st July 2012. A total of 31 football matches were played at the 2012 UEFA European Championship. The tournament achieved a total of 1,440,896 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the third place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The UEFA European Championship 2012 had an average attendance of 46,481 per match.

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2. Rugby World Cup 2011

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The biggest international tournament of Rugby union is Rugby World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 20 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1987 and was organized in every four years since then. The Rugby World Cup 2011 was hosted by New Zealand and organized from 9th September 2011 to 23rd October 2011. A total of 48 Rugby matches were played at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,477,294 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the second place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Rugby World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 30,777 per match.

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1. FIFA World Cup 2014

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The biggest international tournament of association football is FIFA World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 32 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1930 and was organized in every four years since then. The FIFA World Cup 2014 was hosted by Brazil and organized from 12th June 2014 to 13th July 2014. A total of 64 football matches were played at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 3,429,873 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the top place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The FIFA World Cup 2014 had an average attendance of 53,592 per match.

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Every team battles it out on the field, and they know that they are doing it for their country. It is a matter of great pride and joy for the fans to see their favourite men in jerseys play a great game, and take home the trophy, whether they are able to actually be present in the auditorium for the live game, or simply watch it on the television.

10 Unknown Facts about Richie Benaud

April 11, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

10 Unknown Facts about Richie Benaud

The national cricket team of Australia has earned huge respect in the field of cricket. It has won the ICC World Cup a record five times, the latest one being in the 2015 tournament. Some of the top cricket players in the world are from Australia. Among the most noted cricket personalities in the world from Australia, a name that is written in gold is that of Richie Benaud, a stunning cricketer and a highly regarded commentator. Here is a list of 10 Unknown Facts about Richie Benaud. Take a look, and see how many of these facts you didn’t know about him.

10 Unknown Facts about Richie Benaud

10. Birth and family

Richard was born on 6 October, 1930 in Penrith, New South Wales in Australia. His father, Louis Benaud, was a third generation Australian with a French Huguenot Descent. He was born into a cricket family, with his father being a leg spinner playing in Sydney Grade Cricket for Penrith, and gaining attention for acquiring 20 wickets for just 65 runs in a match against St. Marys. Later, Lou also moved to the region of Parramatta in the western part of Sydney, and played for Cumberland.

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9. Childhood and early cricket years

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With his father moving to Parramatta and representing Cumberland, Richie grew up in this locality, and learned how to bowl leg breaks, googlies and topspinners under the watch of his father. He studied in Parramatta High School, and at the age of 16, he made his first grade debut for Cumberland, mainly as a batsman. At 18, he was chosen for the state youth team of New South Wales Colts. He was a batting all-rounder in his early years, and was noted for his looping backlift.

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8. Professional cricket

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Richie was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm leg spinner, and had his domestic cricket career extending from 1948-64 and his international test career extended from 1952 to 1964. During his career, he played 63 test matches and 259 first-class cricket matches. He scored 2201 test runs and 11719 runs in first class cricket, with an average of 24.45 and 36.50 respectively, and the top scores of 122 and 187 respectively. He also delivered 19108 balls in test and 60481 balls in first class cricket.

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7. His contribution to Australian cricket

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Richie’s contribution to Australian cricket during the late 1950s and early 60s is remarkable. He helped restore the country to its position at the top of international cricket, after Australia’s slump in the early 1950s. He led the country’s test team as a captain from 1958 till his retirement in 1964. He was the first player to have reached 200 wickets and 2000 runs in test cricket. He reached this remarkable milestone in the year 1963, just a year before his retirement from professional cricket. He never lost a single test series as the captain of the national cricket team of Australia.

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6. His recognition from experts

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Richie Benaud’s skills and contribution made a remarkable difference to his team, and he was hugely regarded for that. He received the respect from the other cricket players from around the world. Even the greatest of sports experts, critics or writers have had the best compliments to give him. English-born Australian journalist Gideon Haigh described him as “perhaps the most influential cricketer and cricket personality since the Second World War.” Sri Lankan cricket writer Harold de Andrado wrote, “Richie Benaud possibly next to Sir Don Bradman has been one of the greatest cricketing personalities as player, researcher, writer, critic, author, organiser, adviser and student of the game.”

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5. How he protected his spinning fingers

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In 1956, when he was in India, he contracted dengue fever. Two months later, he was in New Zealand, where his team was to play three friendly tests. Benaud had not earned his fame yet, went to a local chemist and asked a gentleman named Ivan James for sulphanilamide to prevent passing out. James, noticing some bloody lacerations on fingers, came to know from the then young Benaud that the cuts were about to ruin his career as a spin bowler, and prescribed him Oily Calamine lotion. Benaud used this diligently, and healed and protected his fingers. If he hadn’t, the world would perhaps have been deprived of this great talent.

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4. Benaud’s commencement as a media personality

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Richie Benaud was on an England tour in the year 1956. Once the tour came to an end, Benaud took the decision to stay back in London, England, so that he could take up a training course as a presenter for British Broadcast Radio. He then kick-started his career in the media, assuming the position of a journalist with the News of the World, as he began as a police roundsman, before he finally became a sports columnist. In the year 1960, he did his first radio commentary gig in the UK at BBC. He then moved to television.

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3. Commentator and journalist

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Though his career in the media had begun while he was still a player, it was after his retirement from playing in 1964 that Benaud took up cricket journalism and commentary as a full-time career. He divided his time between Britain, working for the BBC before joining Channel 4, and Australia where he worked for Nine Network. He made it his trademark to weak a cream jacket during live commentary. This style, suggested by Channel 9 owner Kerry Packer, made his stand out among other commentators.

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2. Desktop Richie

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Richie Benaud helped design a computer-based parody of himself, called Desktop Richie, which could give commentary and weather report in Benaud’s real voice samples like “Got ‘im!” and “That’s stumps… and time for a glass of something chilled.” It was developed by the software company Turtlez Ltd. and was available for download off the website of Channel 4. Benaud often made sarcastic comments about the advertisement of Desktop Richie, during his live commentary.

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1. Writer Benaud

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Richie Benaud was also a writer. He authored a number of books, all on cricket. His first book, The Way of Cricket, was released in 1961, followed by two more books in 1962 and 1963. He continued writing several other books till 2010. Of these, in 1998, he also wrote his autobiography named Anything But, which received positive reviews from Harold de Andrado, the Sri Lankan cricket writer, and complimented his skill and talent as a cricketer, as well as his deep understanding and passion.

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The cricket legend has received several accolades, including being named the Officer of the Order of the British Empire, being inducted the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Australian Cricket Hall of Fame and ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, being awarded the Logie Award for the Most Outstanding Sports Broadcaster, etc. At the age of 84, Benaud was diagnosed with skin cancer. On 10 April, 2015, Richie Benaud died in his sleep, and left the entire world of cricket mourning the loss of a cricket institution.

10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup

March 14, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup

In cricket, batsmen can make a huge difference to a game. As they score huge runs, they ensure that the opponents have a big number to chase. Batsmen, by maintaining calm and steadiness, are the ones who can lead their teams to a victory by chasing the runs put up by the opponents in the first innings. However, it is not one batsman who can make such a huge contribution to the sport. There is a reason why two batsmen are together on the crease: so that they can assist each other in scoring well. While one player can smash a six or a boundary, a stable partnership between two batsmen can lead to a good run big enough to hassle the opponents. ICC World Cup being the biggest cricket tournament, some of the greatest matches in the tournament have seen some excellent partnerships. Let u take a look at the 10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup.

10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup

10. Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan (2011)

Two of the very best batsmen of Sri Lankan team, Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan, made a 231 runs not-out opening partnership, which is regarded as one of the 10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup, in the 4th quarter final of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup which was played between Sri Lanka and England at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 26th March 2011. England won the toss and chose to bat first and made a total of 229 runs with 6 wickets in 50 overs. Sri Lanka, in the second innings while chasing the target, achieved the needed 231 runs to win the match in 39.3 overs without any wicket loss. Upul Tharanga scored 102 runs in 122 balls with 12 boundaries and an over-boundary, and Tillakaratne Dilshan scored 108 runs in 115 balls with 10 boundaries and two sixers. Sri Lanka won the 2011 ICC World Cup quarter final by 10 wickets and Tillakaratne Dilshan was declared player of the match for his amazing batting innings.

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9. Ricky Ponting and Damien Martyn (2003)

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Two of the pioneer batsmen of Australian team, Ricky Ponting and Damien Martyn, made a 234 runs not-out partnership on the 3rd wicket , which is regarded as one of the 10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup, in the final match of the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup which was played between Australia and India at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on 23rd March 2003. India won the toss and chose to field first and Australia made a total of 359 runs with 2 wickets in 50 overs. Ricky Ponting scored an amazing 140 runs in 121 balls with 4 boundaries and 8 over-boundaries, and Damien Martyn scored 88 runs in 84 balls with 7 boundaries and a sixer. India, in the second innings while chasing the target, lost all their 10 wickets under 234 runs in 39.2 overs. Australian won the 2003 ICC World Cup Final by 125 runs and former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was declared player of the match for his spectacular batting innings.

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8. Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar (1999)

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Two of the leading batsmen of Indian team, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, made a 237 runs not-out partnership on the 3rd wicket, which is regarded as one of the 10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup, in the 15th match of Group A in 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup which was played between India and Kenya at County Ground, Bristol, on 23rd May 1999. Kenya won the toss and chose to field first and India made a total of 329 runs with 2 wickets in 50 overs. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar scored 140 runs in 101 balls with 16 boundaries and 3 over-boundaries, and Rahul Dravid scored 104 runs in 109 balls with 10 boundaries. Kenya, in the second innings while chasing the target, was able to make just 235 runs in 50 overs while sacrificing 7 wickets. India won the world cup match by 94 runs and Little Master Sachin Tendulkar was declared player of the match for his breathtaking batting performance.

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7. Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly (2003)

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Two of the Indian godfather of batting, Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, made a 244 runs partnership on the 2nd wicket, which is regarded as one of the 10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup, in the 25th match of Pool A in 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup which was played between India and Namibia at City Oval ground, Pietermaritzburg, on 23rd February 2003. Namibia won the toss and opted to field first and India made a total of 311 runs with 2 wickets in 50 overs. Sourav Ganguly scored 112 runs in 119 balls with 6 boundaries and 4 over-boundaries, and Little Master Sachin Tendulkar scored 152 runs in 151 balls with 18 boundaries. Namibia, in the second innings while chasing the target, lost all their 10 wickets in just 130 runs in 42.3 overs. India won the world cup match by 181 runs and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar was declared player of the match for his one-of-a-kind batting performance.

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6. Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis (2015)

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Two of the best South African Batsmen Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis made a 247 runs partnership on the 2nd wicket, which is regarded as one of the 10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup, in the 24th match of Pool B in 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup which was played between Ireland and South Africa at Manuka Oval Ground, Canberra, on 3rd March 2015. South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first and made a total of 411 runs with 4 wickets in 50 overs. Hashim Amla scored 159 runs in 128 balls with 16 boundaries and 4 over-boundaries, and Faf du Plessis scored 109 runs in 109 balls with 10 boundaries and an over-boundary. Ireland, in the second innings while chasing the target, lost all their 10 wickets in 210 runs in 45 overs. South Africa won the world cup match by 201 runs and Hashim Amla was declared player of the match for his strong batting innings.

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5. David Miller and Jean-Paul Duminy (2015)

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Two of the leading batsmen of South Africa, David Miller and Jean-Paul Duminy, made a 256 runs not-out partnership on the 5th wicket, which is regarded as one of the 10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup, in the 3rd match of Pool B in 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup which was played between South Africa and Zimbabwe at Hamilton cricket ground on 15th February 2015. Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to field first and South Africa made a total of 339 runs with 4 wickets in 50 overs. David Miller scored 138 runs in 92 balls with 7 boundaries and 9 over-boundaries, and Jean-Paul Duminy scored 115 runs in exact 100 balls with 9 boundaries and 3 sixers. Zimbabwe, in the second innings while chasing the target, lost all their 10 wickets in 277 runs in 48.2 overs. South Africa won the world cup match by 62 runs and David Miller was declared player of the match for his wonderful batting performance.

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4. David Warner and Steven Smith (2015)

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Two of the very best Australian batsmen David Warner and Steven Smith made a 260 runs partnership on the 2nd wicket, which is regarded as one of the 10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup, in the 26th match of Pool A in 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup which was played between Australia and Afghanistan at Western Australian Cricket Association ground, Perth, on 4th March 2015. Afghanistan won the toss and opted to field first and Australia made a total of 417 runs with 6 wickets in 50 overs. David Warner scored 178 runs in 133 balls with 19 boundaries and 5 over-boundaries, and Steven Smith scored 95 runs in 98 balls with 8 boundaries and a sixer. Afghanistan, in the second innings while chasing the target, lost all their 10 wickets in just 142 runs in 37.3 overs. Australia won the world cup match by 275 runs and David Warner was declared player of the match for his marvelous batting performance.

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3. Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan (2011)

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Two of the Sri Lankan batting genius Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan made a 282 runs partnership on the 1st wicket, which is regarded as one of the 10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup, in the 26th match of Group A in 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup which was played between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 10th March 2011. Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to field first and Sri Lanka made a total of 327 runs with 6 wickets in 50 overs. Upul Tharanga scored 133 runs in 141 balls with 17 boundaries, and Tillakaratne Dilshan scored 144 runs in 131 balls with 16 boundaries and a sixer. Zimbabwe, in the second innings while chasing the target, lost all their 10 wickets in just 188 runs in 39 overs. Sri Lanka won the world cup match by 139 runs and Tillakaratne Dilshan was declared player of the match for his batting innings.

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2. Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid (1999)

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Two of the Indian batting legends Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid made a 318 runs partnership on the 2nd wicket, which is regarded as one of the 10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup, in the 21st match of Group A in 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup which was played between India and Sri Lanka at County Ground, Taunton, on 26th May 1999. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field first and India made a total of 373 runs with 6 wickets in 50 overs. Sourav Ganguly scored 183 runs in 158 balls with 17 boundaries and 7 over-boundaries, and Rahul Dravid scored 145 runs in 129 balls with 17 boundaries and a sixer. Sri Lanka, in the second innings while chasing the target, lost all their 10 wickets in 216 runs in 42.3 overs. India won the world cup match by 157 runs and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly was declared player of the match for his spectacular batting performance.

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1. Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels (2015)

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Two of the West Indian batsmen Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels made a 372 runs partnership on the 2nd wicket in the 15th match of Pool B in 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup which was played between West Indies and Zimbabwe at Manuka Oval Ground, Canberra, on 24th February 2015, which is regarded as one of the 10 Highest Partnerships in ICC World Cup. West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first and made a total of 372 runs with 2 wickets in 50 overs. Chris Gayle scored 215 runs in 147 balls with 10 boundaries and 16 over-boundaries, and Marlon Samuels scored 133 runs in 156 balls with 11 boundaries and 3 over-boundaries. Zimbabwe, in the second innings while chasing the target, lost all their 10 wickets in 289 runs in 44.3 overs. West Indies won the world cup match by 73 runs and Chris Gayle was declared player of the match for his wonderful batting performance.

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These partnerships have contributed to some of the greatest matches in the history of cricket World Cups. It is often seen that in such great partnerships, one player takes the responsibility of sending the ball beyond the boundary or into the gallery, while the other player takes a calmer, more stable approach, as they together combine their skill and runs, and create some memorable moments.

Cricketers Who Died During Matches

December 12, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Cricketers Who Died During Matches

Cricket is often called the gentleman’s game. It is originally a slow-paced sport full of techniques and a lot of grammar, and requires patience. However, the sport has indeed changed and evolved through the years. The most important change has been in the pace and durations of the matches. What used to be 5-day Test matches became One Day matches, and are now played in the whole new Twenty-20 format. There is a new found speed, aggression and thrill in the game. But, the game of cricket has never been devoid of aggression altogether. Accidents have always been a part of cricket, and have sent many players to the hospital. Some have sustained severe injuries. Many have died. Let us take a look at 10 Cricketers Who Died During Matches.

Cricketers Who Died During Matches

1. Phillip Hughes

Left-handed opening batsman Phillip Hughes played for Australian Test and One-Day International team. He appeared in domestic cricket for South Australia and Worcestershire, and also spent two seasons with New South Wales. In 2009, he was debuted in test cricket at the age of 20. On 25 November 2014, Phillip Hughes was knocked unconscious during a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground by a bouncer delivered by Sean Abbott. The impact of the ball caused a vertebral artery dissection that led to a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Phillip Hughes was placed into an induced coma while in the intensive care in a critical condition after he was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital. He never regained consciousness and died on 27 November, 2014.

2. Raman Lamba

Indian batsman Raman Lamba was a member of Indian national cricket team and played four Tests and 32 One Day International matches. Besides his appearances for the Indian team, he also represented Ireland in unofficial One Day International matches. On 20 February 1998 at the Dhaka Bangabandhu Stadium, Raman Lamba was playing against Mohammedan Sporting Club for Dhaka’s leading club Abahani Krira Chakra in the final of the Premier Division cricket match, and was hit on the temple by a cricket ball hit by Mehrab Hossain while fielding at forward short leg in a ball of left arm spinner Saifullah Khan. Because of the furious shot made by Mehrab Hossain, the ball was deflected from his head and was caught by the wicketkeeper Khaled Mashud. On 23 February 1998, Raman Lamba died due to this impact.

3. Abdul Aziz

Cricketer Abdul Aziz was an opening batsman and a wicket keeper who was born, and died, in Karachi, Pakistan. After he completed his study from S. M. College, he started working for the Pakistan State Bank. Abdul Aziz appeared in eight first-class matches while being a member of the Karachi team. By a slow off break from Dildwar Awan, He was struck over the heart while he was batting against Pakistan Combined Services in the first-innings of the Quaid-e-Azam final. Aziz when he had just started to take stance for the next ball, but fell to the ground and never regained consciousness. He died because of the impact on 17 January 1959, en route to hospital. Abdul Aziz in the second innings of the match was recorded as “absent” with a footnote explaining he was hurt but because of the impact, had died.

4. Daren Randal

In 2009, Daren Randal played for Border as a pupil at Stirling Primary and Selborne College in East London in 4 first-class and 4 list-A games. He was the coach of a highly regarded cricket academy at Stirling Premier School. Daren Randal tried to play a pull shot during a match between Old Selbornians and Fore Hare University. After being hit by the rising delivery on the side of his head, he fell on the crease. He was immediately taken to a hospital after the impact but died on 27 October 2013. Haroon Lorgat, CSA Chief Executive, stated, while talking about the unfortunate event, “This is a very sad day, indeed. I would like to convey CSA’s deepest condolences on behalf of the South African cricketing family not just to his family and friends but also to all the players, umpires, clubs and everybody else who was present at this match.”

5. George Summers

Born on 21 June 1844, English cricketer George Summers was an English cricketer who spent his entire first-class cricket for Nottinghamshire. In 1870, in a match against MCC, He was hit by a short delivery from fast bowler John Platts. George Summers died from his injury due to the impact of the ball four days later on 19 June 1870. After he was carried off the field, he seemed to recover and was not taken to hospital. George Summers died from his injury due to the impact of the ball on 19 June 1870, four days later. After George Summers’s death, MCC paid for his gravestone and efforts were made to improve Lord’s pitch. As a protest against what he saw as dangerous bowling, the next batsman Richard Daft came out to the wicket with his head wrapped in a towel.

6. Ian Folley

Ian Folley, a 30 year old English cricket player, was a right-handed batsman, besides being a left-arm bowler. Though he was originally a medium pacer, he eventually moved on to become a spinner. He received coaching and mentoring for Jack Bond, and after that, he decided to make the switch. Folley’s career began back in 1982 when he started playing as a seamer for Lancashire, before all this. He successfully took 129 wickets and maintained a bowling average lower than 30 in two seasons. During a match against Workington, Folley got hit underneath his eye while batting, and was immediately taken to the local hospital to get a minor operation so as to get his perforated eyeball repaired. But, on August 30, 1993, while under anesthesia, he underwent a heart attack and breathed his last. He was just 30 years old, then.

7. Zulfiqar Bhatti

Zulfiqar Bhatti was a young player who was on the field in Pakistan’s Sukkur district in Sindh province, participating in the Begum Khursheed Memorial T20 tournament, when he got hit on the chest. While batting under the captainship of his elder brother, Ali Asad, he was struck in the chest when he attempted a pull shot. Immediately after this, he was taken to the civil hospital and put on a ventilator. Unfortunately on December 19, 2013, he was declared dead from the impact. Ayaz Mehmood who is the Districts cricket secretary, was quoted saying, “It is sad news for us and everyone is shocked about his accidental death.” He also said, “The district administration has suspended sports activities throughout Sukkur district for three days as condolence.”

8. Richard Beaumont

Richard Beaumont, at 33, died on the field at Pedmore Cricket Club, Stourbridge, on August 5, 2012, from what was suspected to be a heart attack. He was airlifted to be taken to Queen Elizabeth hospital, Birmingham, soon after falling unconscious. Unfortunately, within a short while after reaching the hospital, he was pronounced dead. In the match against Astwood Bank Cricket Club, he had taken 5 wickets from 31 runs, in just 12 overs, before he collapsed at 3.45 pm. The local rivals expressed their sorrow by using social media. Redditich Cricket Club said, ‘Sad day for cricket the untimely death of Pedmore CC Cricketer Richard Beaumont, thoughts and prayers from all at Redditch Cricket Club.’

9. Wasim Raja

Wasim Raja played for the Pakistani national cricket team from 1973 to 1985. He appeared in 57 Tests and 54 ODIs for the national team. Rameez Raja, his younger brother, also represented Pakistan and became the captain of the national side. Wasim Raja settled in London after marrying Ann, an Englishwoman. He studied from Durham University for a certificate in education. He had a spell teaching at Caterham School in Surrey, and became a coach for the Pakistan Under-19 team. Besides his cricket career, he also made his appearances as an International Cricket Council match referee in 15 Tests and 34 ODIs from 2002 to 2004. Wasim Raja, while playing cricket for the Surrey over-50s side died of a heart attack in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England in August 2006.

10. Wilf Slack

English cricketer Wilf Slack played in three Test matches and two One Day Internationals for England national cricket team in 1986. He died after collapsing during a game in Banjul, The Gambia on 15 January 1989 at the age of just 34. Wilf Slack was coached in five English winters in New Zealand and was very popular among fellow-cricketers. In response to his death, his Wisden obituary commented, “He was particularly popular among fellow-cricketers, who spoke feelingly of their respect and sorrow when he died. He was mourned, too, in New Zealand, where he coached in five English winters. Slack was buried in his prized England blazer, bat at his side, and as the funeral cortege drove past Lord’s, the Grace Gates bore a sign reading ‘Farewell Wilf’.”

Injuries are an inevitable part of every sport, and every player has to undergo injuries of some intensity or the other. While many of the injuries are inflicted by the player upon himself, many wounds are also caused by another player, though in an absolutely unintentional way. That is why, a severe injury or death on the ground can leave teammates as well as the opponents deeply scarred. While a player should always be careful, but accidental injuries can never fully be eliminated from any sport.

Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Highest Paid Cricketers 2015

Cricket was once begun and restricted to England, and was its national game, and then it began to spread to the countries where The British set up their colonies. It has gained popularity in such countries, and today. The sport is played in countries of the Indian Subcontinent, Australasia, West Indies and South Africa, apart from England itself. In these regions, cricket has always been popular. The earlier variations of the game, which were slow and time-consuming, have changed over the years, and the newer variations are faster and more engaging, while the older variations are also played by those who enjoy the classic approach to the game. Players of cricket bag huge salaries from the teams they play for, as well as through endorsement deals from top not companies. Let us take a look at the Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers 2015.

Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers 2015

1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, he plays his role as the right-hand batsman and wicket-keeper. Mahendra Singh Dhoni made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 23 December 2004 and made his Test debut against Sri Lanka on 2 December 2005. In the last season, he has made a cumulative total income of $26.5 million. Mahendra Singh Dhoni earned a total of $23 million from all of his endorsements and a total of $3.5 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Reebok, PepsiCo, Sony, Lays, Boost, Exide, TVS, Dabur, Titan and Gulf Oil.

2. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, he plays his role as the most dependable right-hand batsman. Sachin Tendulkar made his ODI debut against Pakistan on 18 December 1989 and made his Test debut against Pakistan on 15 November 1989. In the last season, he has made a cumulative total income of $18.6 million. Sachin Tendulkar earned a total of $16.5 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $2.1 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Adidas, Coca-Cola, Castrol, Jaypee Cement, Toshiba, Aviva Insurance, Luminous and Rbs Banking.

3. Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, He plays his role as the left-handed opening batsman. Gautam Gambhir made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 11 April 2003 and made his Test debut against Australia on 3 November 2004. In the last season, he has made a cumulative total income of $7.3 million. Gautam Gambhir earned a total of $3.4 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $3.9 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Reebok, Red Bull, Hero Honda, MRF, BHPC, Lays and Royal Stag.

4. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, He plays his role as the right-handed middle-order batsman. Virat Kohli made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on 18 August 2008 and made his Test debut against West Indies on 20 June 2011. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $7.1 million. Virat Kohli earned a total of $4 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $3.1 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Nike, PepsiCo, Toyota, Karbonn Mobiles, TVS, Cinthol and Nestle.

5. Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, he plays his role as the right-handed opening batsman and occasional offspinner. Virender Sehwag made his ODI debut against Pakistan on 1 April 1999 and made his Test debut against South Africa on 6 November 2001. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $6.9 million. Virender Sehwag earned a total of $4.1 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $2.8 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Fila, Hero Honda, Royal Challenge and Jaypee cement.

6. Shane Watson

Shane Watson plays for the national cricket team of Australia. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, He plays his role as the right-handed all-rounder. Shane Watson made his ODI debut against South Africa on 24 March 2002 and made his Test debut against Pakistan on 2 January 2005. In the last season, he has made a cumulative total income of $5.9 million. Shane Watson earned a total of $3 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $2.9 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Gunn & Moore, Asics and TAG Heuer.

7. Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke plays for the national cricket team of Australia. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, He plays his role as the right-handed middle-order batsman. Michael Clarke made his ODI debut against England on 19 January 2003 and made his Test debut against India on 6 October 2004. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $4.9 million. Michael Clarke earned a total of $2.2 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $2.7 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Spartan Sports, Gillette and Bonds.

8. Brett Lee

Brett Lee plays for the national cricket team of Australia. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, he plays his role as the right-arm fast bowler. Brett Lee made his ODI debut against Pakistan on 9 January 2000 and made his Test debut against India on 26 December 1998. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $4.8 million. Brett Lee earned a total of $3 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $1.8 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Reebok, Gatorade and Vodafone.

9. Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting plays for the national cricket team of Australia. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, He plays his role as the most dependable right-hand batsman. Ricky Ponting made his ODI debut against South Africa on 15 February 1995 and made his Test debut against Sri Lanka on 8 December 1995. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $4.1 million. Ricky Ponting earned a total of $2.3 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $1.8 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Kookaburra, Valvoline and Rexona.

10. Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, he plays his role as the right-handed Batsman and occasional right arm off break bowler. Yusuf Pathan made his ODI debut against Pakistan on 10 June 2008 and made his Twenty20 debut against Australia on 22 September 2007. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $3.7 million. Yusuf Pathan earned a total of $350,000 from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $3.3 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include PepsiCo and Tata Indicom.

Cricketers today earn not only from the national teams they represent, but also from the clubs they play for at the leagues, like in case of the Indian Premier League, which is among the highest paying leagues in cricket. Unlike in the case of the yesteryears, there is more opportunity for the young cricketers to get opportunities to showcase their talents and make a career in the sport. It is likely in the near future that cricketers will be listed among the highest paying athletes in the world.