The 20 cricketing images that define the last decade

#12 Ben Stokes’ stirring comeback against Australia at Headingley

Stoke produced a stirring comeback at Headingley

A few weeks after his World Cup heroics, Stokes massacred Australia at Leeds to churn out an improbable victory. Also, arguably the greatest Test innings of this decade. And, the most memorable 1* of all time, courtesy Jack Leach.

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#11 Rohit Sharma’s 264 against Sri Lanka in an ODI

Rohit struck a blazing 264 against Sri Lanka (Credits: Hindustan Times)

A previous double hundred against Australia had apparently not satiated Rohit Sharma’s appetite as he racked up another double ton at Kolkata. This time though, he thrashed a hapless Sri Lankan attack en route a monumental 264 in November 2014.

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#10 Sarfaraz Ahmed’s yawn against India

Sarfaraz was caught inexplicably yawning against India (Credits: Scroll)

With the game tantalisingly poised, Sarfaraz Ahmed found time to remind the world of the sleepless nights he had endured prior to facing India. And, perhaps, that’s where the gaps in his captaincy began resurfacing.

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#9 Ireland hunt down England at Bengaluru in the 2011 CWC

Ireland pulled off a dramatic upset against England (Credits: BBC)

Often termed England’s noisy neighbours, Ireland created plenty of excitement and frenzy when Kevin O’Brian powered them to a miraculous victory over the Three Lions at the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Till date, it remains the highest run-chase in World Cup cricket.

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