1) Kumar Sangakkara bids adieu to international cricket
One of the gre- atest batsmen in cricket history, Kumar Sangakkara played his last international match in the Test series against India. Sangakkara failed to score runs in his last Test series, but this didn’t stop his fans across the world and the Indian team from giving him an emotional farewell. Indian team, led by Virat Kohli, formed a guard of honour for Kumar Sangakkara in his last Test match at the P Sara Oval.
2) Grant Elliot’s emotional gesture in the semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
The semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 was an emotional match for cricket lovers, as South African cricketers couldn’t control their emotions after losing the match. Dale Steyn fell down after Grant Elliot dispatched him for a massive six, but amidst all the celebrations, Elliot went back and offered picked Dale Steyn up, winning millions of hearts across the world.
3) International Cricket Returns To Pakistan
After a long-break of 6 years, cricket finally returned to Pakistan when Zimbabwe toured for T20Is and 3 ODIs. Pakistan cricket fans came in numbers and it was an emotional moment for cricket lovers to see their overflowing emotions and passion for the game. The proceedings went smoothly, giving hope to Cricket in Pakistan in the future too.
4) First Ever Day-Night Test Match In Australia
The first ever Day-Night Test between Australia and New Zealand was played at the Adelaide Oval. There was huge excitement among the cricket fans about the Pink ball. Australia won a low-scoring encounter but the controversial decision to rule Nathan Lyon not out by umpire Nigel Llong eventually proved to be the difference between the two teams
5) Afghanistan Break Into Top 10 Of ODI Rankings For The First Time
Afghanistan’s 49-run win against Zimbabwe in Sharjah meant they displaced Zimbabwe to enter the top 10 in the ICC ODI charts for the first time. This was a historic moment for the game of cricket as the boys from Afghanistan won millions of heart with their spirited and passionate approach towards the game.
6) England Regain The Ashes, And Michael Clarke Retires
England came into the series at the back of a forgettable performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 and many believed that it will an easy walk in the park for the Aussies. Just like England in 2013-14, Australia disintegrated and the loss marked the retirements of Shane Watson, Brad Haddin, Chris Rogers, and importantly of skipper Michael Clarke.
