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Saeed Anwar: A Fortunate Stroke of 194

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Saeed Anwar, the talented cricketer, etched his name in history with an incredible stroke of luck. On that fateful day, he achieved something extraordinary—scoring 194 runs in a single innings. Let's delve into the serendipitous events that unfolded. May 21, 1997, marked a memorable day at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Anwar's masterful display caught the attention of spectators and pundits alike. Breaking a 13-year-old record set by Vivian Richards, he surpassed all expectations. However, it's essential to recognize the fortuitous circumstances that contributed to this remarkable feat. A closer look reveals that fortune played a significant role in Anwar's achievement. Examining the photograph of Anwar, we witness his exhaustion and wonder how he managed to accumulate such an impressive score. The answer lies in an unconventional turn of events—he had a stroke of luck. You see, Anwar was physically unfit, unable to endure the demanding conditions of the game. T
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DIL SCOOP !!! But should it really be called that ?

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You might not remember him but I bet Zaheer and McGrath do remember him and his “ramp-shot” vividly . Dil scoop , Go on,Read it!!! Its not that obvious . Popularly known as the “Dil Scoop” but do you really have any idea who played this shot for the first time ? Interesting trivia Right? You never thought someone else did it first !!! Its like the “Microsoft Windows” fiasco . Do you know him? By the shirt you might have guessed that he is from Zimbabwe but any idea regarding his name ? How about now? No Bells ? Nothing ? Indian cricket fans ? His name is Douglas Marillier . Yes , he is the man who invented and executed this shot for the first time in world cricket “The Marillier Ramp Shot”. Chasing 275 in Faridabad,Zimbabwe were just trying to play out 50 overs with 233/8 when Marillier walked-in at number 10 . Zim’s players had no answers for the lethal yorkers of Zaheer Khan until the moment when Marillier walked across the stumps and scooped it for a bounda
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