Uncovered Stories of Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar Was the First Player to Be Declared Out by a Third Umpire.

He was the first player to be declared out by the third umpire. Sachin Tendulkar was condemned run-out by the TV Umpire Karl Liebenberg in the year 1992 during his tour to South Africa. ​

The incident took place in the first test match, and Jonty Rhodes was responsible for the execution, which was one of the most significant decisions in the history of cricket. After this decision, there was relief, and there appeared the need for several sports technology advancements to help with fair umpiring decisions in the favour of both the umpire and the players.

The Women's Cricket World Cup was played before the Men's World Cup

The first Cricket World Cup was played by women in 1973, predating the men's tournament by two years. The inaugural Women's World Cup was held in England and won by the host nation. The first Men's Cricket World Cup followed in 1975, also held in England, and was won by the West Indies. This highlights the pioneering role of women's cricket in establishing the World Cup tradition.

Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi: The Only Dual Test Player

ftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, grandfather of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, holds a unique record in cricket history. He is the only player to have represented both India and England in Test cricket.

Pataudi made his Test debut for England in 1932 and later captained the Indian team in 1946. His rare achievement highlights the dynamic nature of early international cricket and the cross-boundary influence of the sport.

 Sanath Jayasuriya has more ODI wickets than Shane Warne

Believe it or not, Sanath Jayasuriya has taken more ODI wickets than Shane Warne. While the left-arm Sri Lankan all-rounder has claimed 323 wickets in 445 ODIs, the legendary Australian spinner has taken 293 wickets in 194 matches.