Shahid Afridi Used Sachin Tendulkar's Bat To Score The Then Fastest ODI Hundred
- Shahid Afridi announced himself in style on the ODI stage.
- He did not get to bat on his debut vs Kenya but in his 1st innings vs Sri Lanka, he did the unthinkable.
Did Shahid Afridi used Sachin's bat?
Shahid Afridi's scored a 37-ball 100 in his debut innings using Sachin Tendulkar's bat.
Who used Sachin Tendulkar's bat to hit the fastest ever ODI century in 1996?
It was the first time Afridi got to bat in an innings. The match against Sri Lanka was the 6th Match of the KCA Centenary Tournament at Nairobi, Kenya, and was played on 4 October 1996. It was Afridi's debut series.
Who gifted bat to Shahid Afridi he used to Score fastest ODI century of that time*?
It was just his second International ODI but the fastest century record stood for 18 years. Interestingly, the bat that made Afridi 'a batsman' was gifted to his then teammate Waqar Younis by none other than Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Did Tendulkar use heavy bat?
"I used a pretty heavy bat and I was sometimes encouraged to move to a lighter one. Again, I did try but I never felt comfortable, as my whole bat swing depended on that weight. When I was hitting a drive, I needed the weight to generate the power. It was all to do with the timing," he said.
24 related questions foundWho made Sachin Tendulkar bat?
For regular folk, the bat Sachin Tendulkar used was by MRF, like Rahul Dravid's was Britannia's, Virender Sehwag's was Hero Honda's and Mohammad Azharuddin's was Reebok's. Current India captain Virat Kohli uses an 'MRF bat' too. In 2017, he signed an eight-year deal worth more than Rs 100 crore with the tyre maker.
Who is the fastest century?
South Africa's AB de Villiers holds the record for the fastest one-day international (ODI) century of all time - he took just 31 balls to reach the milestone in a match against the West Indies in Johannesburg in 2015.
Who scored fastest 100 in ODI?
Seven years ago on January 18, South African cricket legend AB de Villiers created the record of scoring the fastest ODI century, in Johannesburg. In the second ODI match against West Indies, the Proteas batter scored 100 runs in just 31 balls, registering his name in the history books.
Is Shahid Afridi married?
He is married to his maternal cousin Nadia Afridi and has five daughters. In 2021, Afridi announced his eldest daughter Aqsa's engagement to cricketer Shaheen Afridi.
Who are Afridi Pathans?
Among the inhabitants of Malihabad are a clan of tall, fair, well-built people who call themselves Afridi Pathans-warrior and poets.
What bat is best?
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- MRF Genius Grand Edition Cricket Bat.
- Kookaburra Kahuna.
- SS Ton Gladiator.
- Spartan CG Boss English Willow Cricket Bat.
- Reebok Blast.
- Gray Nicolls Kaboom.
- Kookaburra Blaze.
- Adidas Incurza.
Which Willow did Sachin use?
Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir – International cricket giants such as Sir Vivian Richards of West Indies and Sachin Tendulkar of India used Kashmir willow bats in the past with great success.
Which bat does Hardik Pandya use?
SG SAVAGE XTREME English Willow Cricket Bat (1180 to 1280)
It is the choice of Hardik Pandya and many international palyers.
What is the weight of AB de Villiers bat?
His bats weigh around 1.1 to 1.25 kg and have larger swell depth. This means they have a bigger sweet spot. His bats feature a nine-piece cane handle for better balance and strength.
How much MRF pay to Kohli?
Kohli's MRF deal
The Indian cricket team captain signed a stunning 8-year deal with MRF in 2017 worth 100 crores for bat sponsorship. The deal fetches him a gigantic INR 12.5 crores per year.
Who uses heaviest bat in cricket?
The Heaviest cricket bat in international cricket was used by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. The MRF/Adidas Master Blaster CX11 J Cricket Bat weighs around 1470 gm, which is the heaviest.
Does Virat Kohli use a heavy bat?
The captain of the Indian cricket team uses bats that weigh between 1.1 and 1.23 kg and are made of Grade-A English willow. They have a curved blade, with a thickness ranging from 38 to 42 mm. The bats cost anywhere between Rs 17,000 to Rs 23,000.
How heavy is Chris Gayles bat?
Gayle's favourite bat for an explosive innings is a Spartan CG 'The Boss'. These handcrafted weapons have a large bow, light pickup, edges stretched to the maximum 40 mm and a 12-piece cane handle. The bat weighs between 1.1 to 1.3 kg.
Who used Mongoose bat first?
Designed and manufactured by the British company Mongoose, this was a bat with a handle 43% longer. Matthew Hayden used it in IPL 2010 and it had some takers for a few years, before it fell off because of being severely unsuited to defensive batting.
Who is Boom Boom in cricket?
'Boom Boom' was the nickname famously associated with Pakistan's former captain and flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi. “Boom Boom is usually Afridi,” said Holding while doing a commentary stint during the first Test between England and India.
