Any cricket enthusiast will be familiar with the exhilarating sight of Mohammad Shami charging in with the red ball, seam upright and wickets falling regularly. But in the 2025 Test series between England and India, there was no sign of Shami’s magic. Not because the national selectors had lost faith in him, not even because […]
Any cricket enthusiast will be familiar with the exhilarating sight of Mohammad Shami charging in with the red ball, seam upright and wickets falling regularly. But in the 2025 Test series between England and India, there was no sign of Shami’s magic. Not because the national selectors had lost faith in him, not even because […]
Some cricketers slow down as they age. Imran Tahir? He seems to be going in the opposite direction – getting sharper, hungrier, and somehow more animated as the years pass. At 46, most players would be in the commentary box, while Tahir is still in the middle with the ball in hand, bowling his heart […]
Virat Kohli conjures full stadiums, world titles, and record-breaking centuries that become viral— not an inconsequential domestic One-Day game in Gurgaon! Before we get to when we will expect him in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, which is hopping sometime later this year, Kohli last stepped foot upon India’s premier List A tournament in 2010. […]
If you haven’t been a part of the IPL auction buzz, you will have measured it by now! Yet, one name you cannot escape from is Cameron Green! The Aussie all-rounder has shown flashes of brilliance and ability in his IPL seasons with the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, but injuries kept him […]
If you haven’t noticed already, it is time to start taking Kwena Maphaka seriously. This 19-year-old, raw-talent speedster from Johannesburg is not only making waves, but he is loud enough to surely shake things up in international cricket. Maphaka showed all the right qualities in the recent T20 match against Australia; the flair, skill, attitude, […]
It’s almost unbelievable, but the golden age of India’s cricket superstar double act may be coming to a close. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli – players who have ruled the headlines and the scoreboards for the last decade – are about ready to say goodbye to One Day Internationals (ODIs) after India tours Australia this […]
Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most electrifying fast bowlers India has ever produced. But this recent England tour, where Bumrah sat out two Tests, sparked quite a buzz. Fans and critics alike were divided: Was he avoiding pressure games or genuinely nursing his fitness? Well, Bharat Arun, the former India bowling coach, just dropped […]
If there’s one thing cricket fans love more than a good cover drive, it’s a good debate. And right now, nothing’s sparking more conversation than Jasprit Bumrah’s workload. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 gave us a gripping 2-2 finish, Shubman Gill got his flowers for leading a young side with flair, and The Oval saw a […]
In T20 cricket, you can’t hide anymore. If you’re a spinner who can’t swing the bat, you might as well start polishing your commentary skills. Forget the days when a spinner’s job was to just bowl their four overs and then chill in the dugout — Conrad’s blueprint is simple: if you’re not an all-rounder, […]
If you have been keeping an eye on Rashid Khan’s journey for the last couple of IPL seasons, you would have seen a slight difference in his performance. The leg-spin magician who had no problems confusing batsmen seemingly was not as sharp, so what was wrong? More importantly, how did a timely break cause him […]