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Shafali, Deepti and Harmanpreet in WWC record books

Shafali Verma, at 21 years and 279 days, became the youngest cricketer to win the Player of the Match award in a semifinal or final of an ODI World Cup, men’s or women’s, as India Women scripted history by claiming their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title with a memorable victory over South Africa at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy tonight.

Syed Abid Ali – a fighter to the core

77 year old Syed Abid Ali was a fighter to the core in his early years, playing days and is one even today.  His greatest traits as a player were his outstanding fielding, bold batting at any position and his intelligent medium pace bowling which included a good outswinger.