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Virat Kohli HD Wallpapers 2015

December 12, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Virat Kohli HD Wallpapers

Virat Kohli is one of the key players in the Indian cricket team. The man has shown incredible performances on the pitch, and contributed India’s wins in the recent times. He is not only a good player, but is also known for his incredible attitude and great looks. Here are a few of the best moments captured in Virat Kohli HD Wallpapers 2015.

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Virat Kohli HD Wallpapers 2015

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is widely regarded by many as one of the top prospects of India and also one of the very best young players in the world of Cricket. He is a current squad member of the Indian national cricket team and is the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli mainly plays his role as a middle-order batsman for his national and IPL team but can also bowl right arm medium pace occasionally. Besides his career with the national team, he is also a member of Delhi states cricket team in first-class cricket and previously played for West Delhi Cricket Academy. Virat Kohli captained the victorious Indian team at the 2008 Under-19 ICC Cricket World Cup held in Malaysia.

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Virat Kohli holds the record for the fastest century in One Day International cricket by an Indian batsman. He is also the fastest to achieve 17 hundreds in One Day International Cricket by any batsman in the world of cricket. Virat is the fourth batsman in ODIs to hit 1000 or more ODI runs in three or more consecutive calendar years, a feat only after Sourav Ganguly (from 1997 to 2000), Sachin Tendulkar (from 1996 to 1998) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (from 2007 to 2009). Kohli, with his 11 centuries while chasing, also holds the record for most centuries in chases, a feat that is only behind the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. He is the first ever batsman to make five successive scores of 50 or more on two separate occasions in ODIs.

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Virat Kohli was born in Delhi, India on 5 November 1988. His father was Prem Kohli who was a lawyer by profession and died in December 2006. Virat’s mother, Saroj Kohli, is a home maker and is one of the biggest supports of Virat’s life. He has an elder sister, Bhavna and an elder brother, Vikash. During his childhood, Virat attended Vishal Bharti School and eventually continued his study at Saviour Convent School. As a die-hard automobile fanatic, he loves the Aston Martin. As a fashion enthusiast and to complement his look, he loves wearing Ed Hardy shirts. Virat Kohli is the only Indian cricketer with heavily tattooed arms. He has a Golden Dragon on his forearm which is apparently for luck. Virat is currently in a romantic relationship with Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma.

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Kohli was part of its first intake after the West Delhi Cricket Academy was created in 1998. In October 2002, he first appeared for Delhi Under-15 team in the 2002–03 Polly Umrigar Trophy. He made a total of 172 runs at an average of 34.40 on that occasion. Virat Kohli became the captain of the Delhi states team at the 2003–04 Polly Umrigar Trophy. He achieved 390 runs in 5 innings at an average of 78 on that occasion. He made two centuries and two fifties on the Polly Umrigar Trophy 2004 season. Virat was selected in the Delhi Under-17 team for the 2004 Vijay Merchant Trophy in late 2004. He scored 470 runs in 4 matches at an average of 117.50 with two hundreds and top-score of 251 not out on that occasion. Virat made his List A debut for Delhi against Services in February 2006.

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Virat Kohli captained the victorious Indian team in Malaysia at the 2008 Under-19 ICC Cricket World Cup. He scored 235 runs in 6 matches at an average of 47 while batting at number 4. He also made a century against the West Indies Under-19 team on that occasion. Virat Kohli was praised for making several tactical bowling changes while in his way to the tournament winning. His mother, Saroj Kohli, once stated about his son, “Virat changed a bit after that day. Overnight he became a much more matured person. He took every match seriously. He hated being on the bench. It’s as if his life hinged totally on cricket after that day.” Kohli scored a century in the final of 2009 Emerging Players Tournament in Australia and India went on to win the game by 17 runs against South Africa.

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Virat Kohli was selected in the ODI squad for India’s tour of Sri Lanka in 2008 after his successful performance in the Emerging Players Tournament in Australia in 2008. When both Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag were injured, Virat made his debut against Sri Lanka in One Day Internationals in the Idea Cup in 2008. He was dismissed for 12 in his debut match. He made a 37 in a low-scoring second match in the series which helped his team to win the match. Virat made a score of 54, his first half-century, in the fourth match of that series. After Yuvraj Singh was injured during the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy, Virat was selected as his replacement on that occasion.

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Virat Kohli played at the 2008 Indian Premier League for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Before the first IPL season in 2008, he was bought for $30,000 by the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise. He made 165 runs in 13 innings with an average of 15 and also took 2 wickets on that occasion. Virat achieved a total of 4 6s and an 18 4s, and also made his highest score of 38 in that IPL season. Kohli appeared in 16 matches while scoring 364 runs with an average of 28.00 in the 2012 Indian Premier League. He achieved 2 half-centuries, and scored 33 4s and 10 6s with a highest score of 73 not out on that occasion. For the sixth season of IPL, Virat was named the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team. He scored 634 runs with an average of 45.28 on that occasion.

Virat Kohli holds the record of fastest century by any Indian batsman in ODIs, in 52 balls against Australia in Jaipur on 16 October 2013. He is the fastest Indian cricketer to reach 1000, 3000 and 4000 runs consecutively. Kohli is also the fastest batsman besides Viv Richards to reach 5000 runs in ODIs in just 114 innings. He was named Player of the Tournament in the 2014 ICC World Cup Twenty20. Virat Kohli was named ODI Player of the Year by ICC in 2012. Virat Kohli became the Ceat International Cricketer of the Year in 2014. He also achieved the People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Sportsperson of the Year 2012. Kohli received the Arjuna Award, the highest sports award in India, by the Indian Government in 2013.

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Virat Kohli is appreciated by many as an aggressive batsman with strong technical knowledge. He is usually a middle-order batsman but has also opened the innings on many occasions. He takes a slightly open-chested stance and has an excellent and quick footwork. Kohli is extremely strong through the mid-wicket and cover region. For his excellent run chasing ability under pressure, he is known as one of the best limited-over batsmen in the world. His under-19 coach Dav Whatmore once stated that Virat Kohli a “very physical type of player” who likes to “impose himself on the game”. Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe was once recorded saying that Kohli “exudes the intensity of Rahul Dravid, the audacity of Virender Sehwag, and the extraordinary range of Sachin.”

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Virat Kohli has made 29 appearances in international test matches for Indian national cricket team till now and scored 1,855 runs with a batting average of 39.46. He has scored 6 centuries and 9 half-centuries for team India with his highest run of 119. He made 149 appearances in One Day International for Indian national cricket team till now and scored 6,208 runs with a batting average of 52.61. Kohli made 21 centuries and 33 half-centuries for team India and made his highest run of 183. Virat Kohli made 60 appearances in the format of Twenty-20 while scoring 4,043 runs with a batting average of 47.01. Till now, he scored 13 centuries and 17 half centuries in twenty-20 format. He achieved his highest run of 197 in T-20 format.

Hopefully, Virat Kohli will be able to maintain his great form, and become a legend in the history of cricket, with some great performances and records under his belt.

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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.

Phillip Hughes No More: the saddest tragedy of the decade for the cricket world

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Phillip Hughes No More

Phillip Hughes, the second most Tweeted cricketer since the accident, breathed his last in the hospital on Thursday, November 27, 2014. He fought for his life while in a state of induced coma for two days after he was struck by a cricket ball on the head at the Sydney Cricket Ground on 25 November 2014 during a Sheffield Shield match. Australian team doctor Peter Brukner recorded a statement on Thursday that Hughes had died at St Vincent’s Hospital. He stated, “He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday.” Peter Brukner, while stating the saddest tale of accident of the cricket world in recent decade, stated, “As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.” Cricket Australia also announced the news of Hughes’s death by updating their Twitter feed with, “We are extremely sad to announce that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25.” Besides his family members, many fellow cricketers were also present at the hospital when his soul finally chose not to withstand the pain and take the forever route. The NSW bowler, Sean Abbott, who delivered the ball that struck Hughes, was also there in the hospital while Hughes fought for his life. A press conference is expected to be held on Thursday afternoon after the tragic incident.

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Phillip Hughes No More: the saddest tragedy of the decade for the cricket world

Phillip Hughes died at St Vincent's Hospital — Phillip Hughes No More – St Vincent’s Hospital

Following the accident on Tuesday, The South Australia-New South Wales Sheffield Shield match was abandoned and the other two Shield games in Brisbane and Melbourne were also called off by the Cricket Australia on Wednesday after their consultation with the Australian Cricketers’ Association and the players of both the sides. On that occasion, while announcing the cancelled matches, general manager of Cricket Australia team performance Pat Howard said, “Given how players across the country are feeling right now, it’s just not the day to be playing cricket and we understand that.”

Phillip Hughes died — Phillip Hughes No More – Steve Smith consoles Simon Katich

The freakiest accident on SCG

Hughes attempted to hook the short-pitched bouncer delivered by NSW fast bowler Sean Abbott while he was batting on 63 not out at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday. He was hit on the side of the head that drew blood as he turned his head to one side while attempting the hook, at about 2.23pm on Tuesday during the Sheffield Shield match. He was hit below the helmet on the left rear side of the head. He stood for a few moments after the impact and eventually bent over, his head held down under the impact, before Hughes collapsed onto the pitch face first, which again gave the second hefty blow to the head after the bouncer itself. Cricket NSW Doctor John Orchard responded quickly after noticing the impact and administered mouth to mouth resuscitation and CPR on Hughes to deliver sufficient Oxygen which was quickly needed for his survival. Orchard and his medical staff tried their best for more than 30 minutes before Hughes was finally taken out of the field.

Phillip Hughes died due to sports accident — Phillip Hughes No More – The Complete Scenario

Ambulances were called just after the impact, and three ambulances eventually arrived, followed by a medivac helicopter. The first ambulance arrived about 2.50 pm and the helicopter landed in the middle of the SCG. Effort of John Orchard and the medical staff to get Hughes breathing again appeared to be successful and then it was eventually decided to take him to hospital by ambulance. The ambulance carrying the severely injured Hughes left the ground en route for St Vincent’s Hospital at about 3.05 pm. After the ambulance arrived at the hospital, he was admitted to the St Vincent’s on an emergency basis in a critical condition.

Phillip Hughes collapsed on ground — Phillip Hughes No More – Right after the impact

Inside the Hospital

After Hughes reached the hospital by ambulance and was taken into critical care, he immediately went into surgery at the hospital on life support. David Faktor, the hospital spokesman, stated to the media about the news of the surgery at approximately 4.15 pm. Phillip Hughes, to relieve blood pressure on his brain, underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday. The hospital authority confirmed that Hughes was out of surgery but still remained in a critical condition in the intensive care unit at approximately 5.20 pm. The batsman had been in an induced coma in intensive care at St Vincent’s Hospital since then and never responded after that. The very next day, doctors carried out more brain scans on Wednesday morning. While talking about the surgery and expected recovery of Hughes, South Australia’s high performance manager Tim Nielsen stated, “The outcome of that surgery is unlikely to be known for 24-48 hours, we ask you to respect the privacy of his family and friends.” While remembering the incident, Broadcaster Alan Jones on his 2GB radio program said “What happened is that the blow from the cricket ball damaged … a major artery in the back of his head and that caused bleeding over the skull and prevented blood from going to the brain.”

Stating the condition of Phillip Hughes — Phillip Hughes No More – Cricket Australia team doctor Peter Brukner

The fracture due to the impact of the ball occurred near the large vessels that transport blood to the brain. The impact damaged one of the large vessels, which quickly caused heavy bleeding on the brain. As per the experienced medical practitioner, such subdural hematomas are dangerous as the pressure in one place can crush the brain caused by the heavy blood pooling. Besides, it also blocks blood from entering with enough Oxygen to provide to the brain that needs it to survive.

stating the current scenario at the hospital — Phillip Hughes No More – Tony Grabs and Peter Brukner

A quick look on Hughes Cricket career

Phillip Joel Hughes or simply Phillip Hughes was an Australian national team member besides his appearances in domestic cricket for South Australia and Worcestershire. The left-handed opening batsman was selected to play against Pakistan in January 2010 and against New Zealand in March 2010 after he made his Test debut at the age of just 20. Hughes made his Test debut for the Australian national cricket team on 26 February 2009 against South Africa and made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on 11 January 2013. He made his International Twenty20 debut against Pakistan in October 2014 in the United Arab Emirates. He is set to receive a $1 million Cricket Australia contract in the 2014 season while the national selectors consider him as the most important aspects of Australia’s cricket future.

Phillip Hughes died on thursday — Phillip Hughes No More – On his blasting performance

He made a total of 1,535 runs in 26 international Test matches for the Australian cricket team with a batting average of 32.65 and succeeded in achieving 3 centuries and 7 half-centuries with a top score of 160. Hughes also made a total of 826 runs in 25 One Day International appearances for the team with a batting average of 35.91 and succeeded in making 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries with a top score of 138 not out.

Cricketer Phillip Hughes No More — Phillip Hughes No More – With his team

The memorabilia of Hughes’s personal life

Hughes was born to parents Greg and Virginia in a small town on the north coast of New South Wales called Macksville. His mother is an Italian woman. His father is a banana farmer. He also showed his prospect as a talented rugby league player and played Australian rugby league international Greg Inglis. He was playing A-Grade cricket at the age of just 12 as he excelled so quickly while playing his junior cricket for Macksville R.S.L Cricket Club. Hughes moved while he attended Homebush Boys High from Macksville to Sydney at the age of just 17 to play for Western Suburbs District Cricket Club in Sydney Grade Cricket.He made 141 not out on his grade debut and set a marvelous record of scoring 752 runs in 2006–07 season with a batting average of 35.81 and the highest score of 142 not out. He took his cricket coaching at Triforce Sports Cricket Centre in Mortlake and represented Australia at the ICC Under-19s 2007 World Cup.

a photo of Phillip Hughes during his childhood — Phillip Hughes No More – His childhood days

Statistics about sports injury

Injuries and elite level sports have a deep relationship, as it considered a common thing to get injured while participating in an elite sport. According to 2011-2012 medical statistics, more than 35,000 people, older than 15 years of age, were taken to hospital due to sports related injuries. Sports injuries are not a rare case scenario but due to the modern up gradation of sports technology and extreme development in medical science, critical injuries and traumatic head injuries become relatively rare. As per a report published in 2013 in The Medical Journal of Australia, in the past nine years the Sports-related concussions have increased by 60 per cent. Further, cricket concussions are relatively the rarest incident that can happen on ground. According to the survey on the 4745 Australians who are taken to hospital in the past nine years with sports-related concussions, motor sport accidents are the most dangerous sports followed by equestrian injuries, Australian rules football, rugby and roller sports.

Athletes who met with similar head injuries but survived

Petr Čech

Born on May 20 1982 in Plzeň, Czechoslovakia, Petr Čech represents the national soccer team of Czech Republic. He is also a part of the club Chelsea. He also has the record of having played for Chmel Blšany, Sparta Prague, and Rennes. He plays in the position of the goalkeeper of the team. He sustained a severe head injury on 14th October, 2006 in a match against Reading. In the first minute of the game, he collided with midfielder Stephen Hunt whose knee hit his Čech’s head, rendering him unconscious. He was treated for a depressed skull fracture, and it was reported later that it nearly cost him his life. He also faced intense headaches. He took off for 3 months, and returned in a match against Liverpool on 20th January, 2007. He has represented Chelsea in 2014-15 season.

Ewen Chatfield

Born on July 3rd 1950, this former cricket player represented the national team of New Zealand as a medium-pacer. He was a distinguished cricketer, and not only contributed to the New Zealand’s first Test victories at home and away, against Australia and England, and single-handedly led his team to win against the erstwhile strongest West Indies. Apart from his excellent performances, he is remembered for his near-death experience from a head injury he sustained in a match against England in the 1974/75 season. He faced a bouncer by England’s Peter Lever. Due to the lack of helmet, the ball struck his temple. He was unconscious, and having swallowed his tongue, was unable to breathe. With his flicked back and chest massaged, he revived soon, to return to the field.

Jordan Rapana

Born on August 15 1989 in Wellington, New Zealand, Jordan Rapana represents the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League. He plays in the position of wing, fullback and centre. He was part of the Gold Coast Titans’ NYC team back in 2008. In 2009, he took a break from NRL for a two-year Mormon mission. Since his return, he has played in various tournaments. Rapana returned to NRL game for the Canberra Raiders 2014 NRL season. In the second half of a match against St. George Illawarra, Rapana fractured his skull, but played on for the last 25 minutes. The doctors diagnosed him with a broken skull. He has a metal plate the dent on the forehead. He also suffered nerve damage, and he is prescribed six months rest. Rapana will return to the field in 2015.

Jules Bianchi

Born on August 3 1989 in Nice, France, Jules Bianchi is a motor racing driver from France. He debuted in Formula One in 2013 for Marussia and finished at the 15th position in his first race I Australia. At the end of the season, he secured the 19th position with no point. Before this, he had entered F1 in 2011 as a test driver and also for Force India in the following season. During the 2014 season of the Japanese Grand Prix on 5th October, 2014, he sustained significant injuries in his head when he had a high-speed crash. He had to remain in a critical condition, and is currently in an unconscious state, but the good news is that he has been removed from artificial coma. He has been transferred to a French hospital, and it is still unknown as to when he will regain consciousness.

Nari Contractor

Born on Mrch 1934 in Godhra, Gujarat in India, Nariman Jamshedji Contractor, better known as Nari Contractor, is a former cricket player who represented the national team of cricket of India as a left-handed opening batsman. He showed great potential as a first class cricketer, who debuted in his international career in 1955 against New Zealand. As captain, he led his team to a series win against England in 1961-62. He also captained India against West India, when, during a match, he faced Charlie Griffith. When Griffith was about to bowl, Contractor was distracted by the opening of window in the pavilion, mainly because there were no sight screens at that time. He remained unconscious for 6 days. His international career came to a halt. He now coaches at CCI club.

Phillip Hughes no more — Team SportsLook, mourn the irreplaceable loss of Phillip Hughes

As sports enthusiasts, we, at SportsLook.com, mourn the irreplaceable loss of Peter Hughes. We shall miss his presence on the field that made a difference to the performances of Australian cricket. We offer our deepest condolences to the family-members, friends, team-mates and all the near and dear ones of Hughes who are bereaved today.

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.

Top 10 Most Handsome Cricketers 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Most Handsome Cricketers 2015

Cricket has a viewership that counts in millions all over the world as it also has own place in the heart of its million fans. Cricket is widely played as a main sport in continents like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh but also has its fans on many European and pacific countries also. Starting from the time when Don Bradman dominated the ground till the modern time having young players such as Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, cricketers are always a person to be followed by millions of cricket fanatics. Cricketers has their own income from various of their endorsements besides their static income from national and club teams to prove them as the most eligible bachelors in the planet. The world has seen many magazines that featured a cricketer on their cover sold millions of copies. They have well build body, sharp features besides their cash on the bank. So let us look at the Top 10 Most Handsome Cricketers 2015.

Top 10 Most Handsome Cricketers 2015

1. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is an Indian national cricket team member and also plays for his regional team Delhi and for Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indian Premier League. The 26-years cricketer was born in Delhi, India on 5 November 1988. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and occasional Right arm medium pace bowling but mainly plays his role as a Batsman in his national and club teams. Virat Kohli made his Test debut on 20 June 2011 against West Indies and made his ODI debut on 18 August 2008 against Sri Lanka. Now he is The Captain of Indian Test Team, After Retirement of M.S Dhoni from Test Cricket.

2. Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen is an England national cricket team member and also plays for his regional team St Lucia Zouks and for Delhi Daredevils in Indian Premier League. The 34-years cricketer was born in Pietermaritzburg, Natal Province, South Africa on 27 June 1980. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and occasional Right-arm off break bowling but mainly plays his role as a Batsman in his national and club teams. Kevin Pietersen made his Test debut on 21 July 2005 against Australia and made his ODI debut on 28 November 2004 against Zimbabwe. He made 8,181 runs with a batting average of 47.28 in just 104 international Test matches for England Cricket team. Kevin Pietersen also made 4,440 runs in 136 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 40.73.

3. Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi is a Pakistan national cricket team member and also plays for Dhaka Gladiators and Ruhuna Royals. The 34-years cricketer was born in Khyber Agency, FATA, Pakistan on 1 March 1980. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and occasional Right arm leg spin bowling and mainly plays his role as an All-rounder in his national and club teams. Shahid Afridi made his Test debut on 22 October 1998 against Australia and made his ODI debut on 2 October 1996 against Kenya. He made 1,716 runs with a batting average of 36.51 in just 27 international Test matches for Pakistan Cricket team. Shahid Afridi also made 7,516 runs in 373 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 23.34.

4. AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers is a South Africa national cricket team member and also plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils. The 30-years cricketer was born in Pretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa on 17 February 1984. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and mainly plays his role as a Wicket-keeper Batsman in his national and club teams. AB de Villiers made his Test debut on 17 December 2004 against England and made his ODI debut on 2 February 2005 against England. He made 7,168 runs with a batting average of 51.94 in just 92 international Test matches for South Africa Cricket team. AB de Villiers also made 6,543 runs in 162 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 49.94.

5. Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke is a Australia national cricket team member and also plays for Pune Warriors India and Sydney Thunder. The 34-years cricketer was born in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia on 2 April 1981. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and occasional slow left-arm orthodox bowling and mainly plays his role as a batsman in his national and club teams. Michael Clarke made his Test debut on 6 October 2004 against India and made his ODI debut on 19 January 2003 against England. He made 8,297 runs with a batting average of 50.59 in just 107 international Test matches for Australia Cricket team. Michael Clarke also made 7,751 runs in 237 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 45.06.

6. Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum is a New Zealand national cricket team member and also plays for Brisbane Heat and Chennai Super Kings. The 33-years cricketer was born in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand on 27 September 1981. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and mainly plays his role as a Wicket-keeper Batsman in his national and club teams. Brendon McCullum made his Test debut on 10 March 2004 against South Africa and made his ODI debut on 17 February 2002 against Australia. He made 5,349 runs with a batting average of 37.10 in just 88 international Test matches for New Zealand Cricket team. Brendon McCullum also made 5,200 runs in 231 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 30.05.

7. Mitchell Johnson

Mitchell Johnson is a Australia national cricket team member and also plays for Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab India. The 33-years cricketer was born in Townsville, Queensland, Australia on 8 November 2007. He was known for his Left-arm fast bowling and Left-handed Batting and mainly plays his role as a fast bowler in his national and club teams. Mitchell Johnson made his Test debut on 10 March 2004 against Sri Lanka and made his ODI debut on 10 December 2005 against New Zealand. He achieved 270 wickets with a bowling average of 27.47 in just 61 international Test matches for Australia Cricket team. Mitchell Johnson also achieved 221 wickets in 144 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a bowling average of 25.72.

8. Faf Du Plessis

Faf Du Plessis is a South Africa national cricket team member and also plays for Melbourne Renegades and Chennai Super Kings. The 30-years cricketer was born in Pretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa on 13 July 1984. He was known for his Right-handed Batting and occasional Right-arm leg-break bowling and mainly plays his role as a Middle-order batsman in his national and club teams. Faf Du Plessis made his Test debut on 2 November 2012 against Australia and made his ODI debut on 18 January 2011 against India. He made 1,262 runs with a batting average of 52.58 in just 17 international Test matches for South Africa Cricket team. Faf Du Plessis also made 1,503 runs in 53 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 32.67.

9. Alastair Cook

Faf Du Plessis is an England national cricket team member and also plays for regional team Essex (squad no. 26) and MCC. The 29-years cricketer was born in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England on 25 December 1984. He was known for his Left-handed Batting and occasional Right-arm medium bowling and mainly plays his role as an Opening batsman in his national and club teams. Faf Du Plessis made his Test debut on 1 March 2006 against Sri Lanka and made his ODI debut on 28 June 2006 against India. He made 8,423 runs with a batting average of 46.02 in just 109 international Test matches for England Cricket team. Faf Du Plessis also made 3,085 runs in 86 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a batting average of 37.62.

10. Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn is a South Africa national cricket team member and also plays for Brisbane Heat and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 31-years cricketer was born in Phalaborwa, Transvaal Province, South Africa on 27 June 1983. He was known for his Right -arm fast bowling and Right -handed Batting and mainly plays his role as a fast bowler in his national and club teams. Dale Steyn made his Test debut on 17 December 2004 against England and made his ODI debut on 17 August 2005 against Asia XI. He achieved 383 wickets with a bowling average of 22.56 in just 75 international Test matches for South Africa Cricket team. Dale Steyn also achieved 125 wickets in 82 One Day International matches for his national cricket team with a bowling average of 25.98.

The increase in earnings of the famous cricket players besides the built up of great fan basses are also due to regional and twenty20 championships all over the world such as Indian Premier League and Australian Big Bash league. The sports world expect to see more number of handsome cricketers in the future as the tournaments provides great platform for young players to rise into stardom.

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