Avijit Das

Avijit Das

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Sports run in my veins and stories fuel my pen. With over 3 years in journalism — including stints at Sportskeeda, Cricreads, and Athlete Fortune — I’ve lived every word I’ve written. A Madrista at heart and a CR7 devotee, I fell in love with cricket because of one man — Virat Kohli. His passion for the game taught me to see cricket beyond the numbers. Currently writing for Cricket Winner, I cover match analyses, player stories, stats-based features, and cricket news updates. When I’m not writing, you’ll find me glued to tennis courts or boxing rings, living the sport from every angle.

From Manav Suthar to Rohit Sharma — Indian players who won Player of the Match on test debut: Complete list

A total of nine Indian cricketers have won the Player of the Match award on their Test debut, starting from Pravin Amre in 1992 to Manav Suthar in 2026. The list includes big names like Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Shikhar Dhawan. Manav Suthar is the latest entrant after a sensational all-round performance against Afghanistan.

Published Jun 8, 2026, 11:14 pm IST

Top 5 Indian wicketkeepers with most sixes in Test cricket — Where does Rishabh Pant rank?

Rishabh Pant has become the Indian wicketkeeper with the most sixes in Test cricket, smashing 97 sixes in just 50 matches. Here's a look at the top five Indian wicketkeepers with the most sixes in Test cricket and where Pant ranks on the elite list.

Published Jun 8, 2026, 9:52 pm IST

Gambhir hugs Gurbaz in heartwarming KKR reunion — Watch viral moment from IND vs AFG Test 2026

Gautam Gambhir and Rahmanullah Gurbaz shared a warm hug after the IND vs AFG Test in New Chandigarh. The former KKR mentor-player duo's reunion quickly went viral on social media. Fans loved the heartwarming moment between the two.

Published Jun 8, 2026, 6:21 pm IST

Top 5 Indian bowlers who took a 5-wicket haul on Test debut — From Nissar in 1932 to Manav Suthar in 2026

From Mohammad Nissar's historic debut in 1932 to Manav Suthar's stunning six-wicket haul in 2026, several Indian bowlers have made an immediate impact in Test cricket. These memorable performances announced their arrival on the international stage in style. Here's a look at five Indian bowlers who claimed a five-wicket haul in their maiden Test innings.

Published Jun 8, 2026, 4:26 pm IST

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The moment Jay Shah shook hands with Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana at Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is winning hearts

Jay Shah's handshake with Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has gone viral ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The brief exchange during the ICC photoshoot caught the attention of fans across both countries. Many hailed it as a heartwarming moment before the tournament.

Published Jun 7, 2026, 8:30 pm IST

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It is not my job to announce the winner

Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019