Before kranti: Cricket News & Match Updates

Bishan Singh Bedi: Former India fast bowler Niranjana Nagarajan has compared rising pacer Kranti Gaud’s bowling action to that of veteran men’s speedster Mohammed Shami and hailed her smooth run-up, as she picked up a historic five-wicket haul in India’s unforgettable 270-run Test triumph over England at Lord’s.

Kranti picked 5‑37 in 17 overs as India got a crucial 115-run lead on day two’s play and became the first woman to earn a place on the Lord’s honours boards. Before Kranti, the likes of BS Chandrasekhar, Bishan Singh Bedi and Kapil Dev registered themselves on the honours board in the away dressing room list of bowlers with five‑wicket hauls.

"It's such a proud moment as a fast bowler for me to have Kranti Gaud writing her name on the Honours board and Yastika to get the name again as a centurion. So, these are the moments that we play and watch cricket for. I saw Kranti, a couple of years back when MP (Madhya Pradesh) won the domestic one-day trophy.   Read More...