You have probably experienced those moments whilst watching a T20 match, where you think “this is going to end badly”? A mistimed slog, a rash shot, and a spinner who nibbles the box with a subtle variation, and a wicket is produced. Well, stop that thought. When Pathum Nissanka walked into bat. Every ball served […]
You have probably experienced those moments whilst watching a T20 match, where you think “this is going to end badly”? A mistimed slog, a rash shot, and a spinner who nibbles the box with a subtle variation, and a wicket is produced. Well, stop that thought. When Pathum Nissanka walked into bat. Every ball served […]
When the BCCI drops a new squad announcement, it’s like Christmas morning for cricket fans—half excitement, half over-analysis. The upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies might not be the most high-profile battle, but it tells us a lot about where Indian cricket is headed in the post-Rohit and Kohli era. Ajit Agarkar and his […]
If you’ve been following Indian cricket over the past few years, one name that probably made you jump off your couch is Suryakumar Yadav. SKY, as he’s fondly called, has been the ultimate entertainer, with reverse scoops, cheeky flicks, and power shots that leave bowlers clueless. But somewhere along the way, especially after taking over […]
Captains’ Day began the emotional countdown to CWC25 with humor, warmth, and a fair amount of bravado. Watching all eight captains connected from Bengaluru and Colombo felt like a relay exchange – experience, handing the baton off to new aspirations. Fans were reminded that international tournaments are as much about people, national pride, and environment […]
Cricket and drama intertwine, but when on-field banter spills into geopolitics, winning takes a backseat. The Asia Cup has provided us with full-throttle drama in this: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has been found guilty of breaching the ICC code of conduct in relation to comments made afterwards of the India–Pakistan group game, and India has […]
Every cricket fan is aware that Jasprit Bumrah is more than a bowler. He’s a near weapon. Between the toe-crushing yorkers and those nasty, slower balls, he has served as one of India’s most accurate match-winners. But recently, former cricketer-turned-commentator Mohammad Kaif commented about Bumrah’s bowling patterns in the 2025 Asia Cup, and things got […]
If we go back five years to the very start of T20 Cricket, Pakistan was the natural choice. They were not just up to speed, they were ahead of it all. From the excitement of the first T20 World Cup in 2007 to their success at England, Pakistan cricket was everything a new format should […]
Rajasthan Royals have always had a taste for drama from the fairy-tale title in 2008, the nail-biting playoffs, the mysterious capitulations, and now another twist: Kumar Sangakkara is apparently making his return as the Royals’ head coach for IPL 2026. After just one season, Rahul Dravid has moved on, and RR has turned back to […]
If you’ve been following India’s Super Four clash against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025, you’ve probably noticed Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav struggling with the bat. Scoring just five off 11 balls might make fans panic, but before you hit the keyboard to tweet your despair, take a deep breath. Surya’s form might look […]
Cricket is often said to be a game of inches, but for Bangladesh, it is largely about mental strength, rather than those few centimeters. In the Super 4s of the 2025 Asia Cup, the Tigers encountered a familiar foe: themselves. After a good baseline assessment, they fell to Pakistan in a nail-biting 11-run defeat, exposing […]