🏏 Top 10 Most Interesting Cricket Facts and Records

 

1. Sachin Tendulkar Played for 24 Years!

Sachin Tendulkar raising his bat and helmet after scoring his 100th international century against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2012.

The “Master Blaster” had an international career from 1989 to 2013 — that's 24 years! He is also the only player to have scored 100 international centuries.


2. Chris Gayle Hit the Longest Six (125 meters)

Chris Gayle smashes a massive six during his record-breaking 175* innings for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2013 against Pune Warriors India.

Chris Gayle is renowned for his explosive batting, and one of his most

In 2013, during an IPL match, Chris Gayle hit a six that travelled a jaw-dropping 125 metersone of the longest ever recorded!


3. AB de Villiers Scored the Fastest ODI Century (31 balls)

AB de Villiers celebrates his 31-ball century against West Indies in Johannesburg, January 18, 2015.

In 2015 against West Indies, AB de Villiers smashed a century in just 31 balls, breaking all previous records.


4. Muttiah Muralitharan Took 800 Test Wickets

"Muttiah Muralitharan being carried by teammates, holding the ball aloft after claiming his 800th Test wicket against India in Galle, July 22, 2010."

The Sri Lankan spinner holds the world record for most Test wickets. His final wicket was a perfect fairy-tale ending — 800 exactly!


5. India’s Yuvraj Singh Hit 6 Sixes in an Over

"Yuvraj Singh celebrates after hitting six consecutive sixes in an over against England during the 2007 T20 World Cup at Kingsmead, Durban." Hindustan Times

In the 2007 T20 World Cup, Yuvraj Singh made history by hitting six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad. A moment no cricket fan will ever forget!


6. Brian Lara’s 400Highest Individual Score in Test Cricket

"Brian Lara celebrates after scoring an unbeaten 400 runs against England at the Antigua Recreation Ground in April 2004."

West Indies legend Brian Lara is the only player to score 400 runs in a single Test innings. This record remains unbroken since 2004.


7. MS Dhoni Never Scored an International Century Outside Asia

"MS Dhoni celebrates his unbeaten 183 against Sri Lanka at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, October 31, 2005."

MS Dhoni's most iconic century in Asia came on October 31, 2005, when he

Although one of the greatest finishers, all of MS Dhoni’s international hundreds came in Asia — a surprising fact for his global fan base.


8. Australia Won 3 Consecutive World Cups (1999, 2003, 2007)

Australian cricket team celebrates after winning the ICC World Cup in 1999, 2003, and 2007, showcasing their dominance in world cricket.

No team has ever dominated the World Cup like Australia, winning it three times in a row — a golden era under Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh.

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