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  • Cricket : Shubman Gill Scores fastest 2000 ODI Runs

    Cricket : Shubman Gill Scores fastest 2000 ODI Runs

    In a remarkable feat, Shubman Gill, the young Indian cricket team batter, has become the youngest cricketer to score 2000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket. Gill achieved this milestone during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand on Sunday. He reached this achievement in just 38 innings, surpassing the legendary South African cricketer Hashim Amla. Gill’s impressive record highlights his potential as one of the rising stars in the world of cricket.

     

    To put this remarkable achievement into perspective, Gill took only 38 innings to reach 2000 runs, which is two fewer innings than Hashim Amla and seven fewer than Pakistan’s cricket legend Zaheer Abbas. Notably, Kevin Pietersen, Babar Azam, and Rassie van der Dussen complete the top five in the list of fastest cricketers to reach 2000 ODI runs, with all three achieving this feat in 45 innings.

     

    Fastest to 2000 ODI runs (by innings taken):

     

    • Shubman Gill – 38 innings
    • Hashim Amla – 40 innings
    • Zaheer Abbas – 45 innings
    • Kevin Pietersen – 45 innings
    • Babar Azam – 45 innings
    • Rassie van der Dussen – 45 innings

     

    In the Cricket World Cup match against New Zealand, India faced a challenging task as they aimed to maintain their unbeaten streak in the tournament. New Zealand batted first, with Daryl Mitchell playing a brilliant innings, scoring 130 runs. Mitchell’s partnership with Rachin Ravindra was instrumental in stabilizing New Zealand’s innings. Their partnership of 159 runs was the highest between India and New Zealand in a World Cup match for any wicket. This partnership surpassed the previous record of 136 runs set by Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth in 1987.

     

    Despite Mitchell’s remarkable performance, India’s fast bowler Mohammed Shami played a crucial role in restricting New Zealand’s run-scoring in the final 10 overs. Shami finished with impressive figures of 5-54 in his first appearance at the tournament. Additionally, Mohammed Siraj also made important contributions, taking key wickets and putting pressure on the New Zealand batting lineup.

     

    New Zealand ended their innings at 273 all out, with Shami preventing them from reaching a higher total. India, with an unbeaten record in the tournament, had a challenging target to chase. It was a highly anticipated match in the Cricket World Cup 2023, with both India and New Zealand competing to maintain their winning streaks in the tournament.

     

    The Cricket World Cup continues to be a thrilling showcase of talent and determination from cricketers like Shubman Gill, who continue to set new milestones in the sport.

  • Renault Nissan Achieves Milestone, 2.5 Million Cars Produced

    Renault Nissan Achieves Milestone, 2.5 Million Cars Produced

    Renault Nissan Automotive Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) has recently achieved a significant milestone, producing 2.5 million cars at its advanced manufacturing facility in Chennai. Over the course of 13 years, the plant has consistently manufactured an impressive average of 192,000 Renault and Nissan cars annually, equivalent to one car every three minutes. The facility has successfully rolled out 20 different car models for both Renault and Nissan.

     

    Spread across an extensive 600-acre area in Oragadam, Chennai, the Renault Nissan plant has also been active in exports. More than 1.15 million vehicles have been shipped from Chennai’s Kamarajar Port Ltd (formerly Ennore Port Ltd.) to over 108 destinations, encompassing markets in the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, New Zealand, Australia, South-East Asia, SAARC countries, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

     

    Keerthi Prakash, Managing Director of RNAIPL, expressed pride in reaching the 2.5 million car milestone, attributing it to the manufacturing excellence and exceptional products created for customers in India and global markets. Prakash commended the hard work and dedication of the employees in achieving this remarkable feat. Looking ahead, RNAIPL plans to manufacture six new models, three each for Renault and Nissan, as part of the Alliance investment plan. The company is confident that these India-made cars will not only meet but exceed customer expectations.

     

    Earlier this year, the Renault Nissan Alliance unveiled a $600 million / ₹5,300 crores investment in India, focusing on introducing new products and technologies while boosting production and R&D activities. The investment plan includes the production of six new vehicles, including two fully electric cars that will be manufactured at RNAIPL. These projects are expected to enhance overall plant utilization and secure employment opportunities for thousands of workers in the coming years.

     

    Frank Torres, President of Nissan India, emphasized the company’s unwavering commitment to growth and the immense potential of manufacturing in India. He lauded RNAIPL’s dedication to producing best-in-class products, innovative technologies, and ensuring robust performance and safety, which have been appreciated by consumers in India and worldwide. Leveraging their new investment in India and global expertise, Nissan aims to introduce an exceptional lineup of products that will set new benchmarks for growth.