New Delhi: Indian batter Pratika Rawal finally received her World Cup medal after being initially left out due to injury, bringing her to tears in a moment of sheer emotion. The 25-year-old had played a stellar tournament, finishing as India’s second-highest run-scorer, but a serious leg injury during the group stages against Bangladesh prevented her from participating in the semi-final and final. As per ICC rules, only the 15 members present in the final match were awarded medals, leaving Pratika without one. The Indian women’s cricket team achieved a historic milestone by winning the World Cup for the first time, yet the absence of Pratika’s medal left a bittersweet note for both her and the team. Fans and cricket enthusiasts repeatedly asked, “Where is Pratika’s medal?” Calls to amen...

Mong Kok, Hong Kong: Pakistani all-rounder Abbas Afridi stunned cricket fans by hitting six sixes in a single over during the Hong Kong Sixes match against Kuwait. However, as per tournament rules, this feat does not count towards official records. The Hong Kong Sixes is a unique, high-scoring tournament with 6-over matches, designed purely for entertainment. Teams consist of six players, with the wicketkeeper exempt from bowling, and the other five players must bowl an over each. Afridi’s Incredible Over The explosive right-handed batsman faced Yaseen Patel’s 5th over, dispatching every ball for maximums. The last delivery of the over, bowled above the waist, was declared a no-ball, giving Afridi an extra delivery. He completed the over with 38 runs, including the six sixes. P...