Momentum. We hear the term bandied about a lot in cricket, but when you witness it shift literally in front of your eyes, the brutal nature of the game hits you square in the face. Bangladesh had it. They were brimming with confidence in powerplay, thanks to Tanzid Hasan’s fearless hitting, but just when the […]
Momentum. We hear the term bandied about a lot in cricket, but when you witness it shift literally in front of your eyes, the brutal nature of the game hits you square in the face. Bangladesh had it. They were brimming with confidence in powerplay, thanks to Tanzid Hasan’s fearless hitting, but just when the […]
Some highly debatable decisions in cricket make you question, wait, “Did that actually just happen?” That’s how fans felt when the BCCI left out the duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the India A squad to play three matches against Australia A in Kanpur. Yes, on the whole, India A squads are about […]
Each Asia Cup creates a narrative remembered, whether it is a young batter beating the odds or a bowler carving out a new skill. One recurring topic of conversation regarding Sri Lanka in 2025 is the name of Maheesh Theekshana. Theekshana’s figures often look good on paper: four overs, 22 runs, a decent economy. The […]
From time to time, a new player emerges in cricket, and everyone stops and says, “Who is this guy?” That’s exactly what unfolded in Abu Dhabi when Sri Lanka faced Bangladesh in their Asia Cup 2025 clash. On a difficult pitch, chasing about 120, left-handed Kamil Mishara came in and effortlessly blazed 48 runs from […]
If you’ve played street cricket, you know the bowler who somehow already knows what shot you’re about to play. Before you’ve even lifted your bat, they have already set the trap. That’s precisely what Kuldeep Yadav is doing on the big stage at the Asia Cup 2025. He has taken the art of spin bowling […]
Cricket enthusiasts, if you haven’t followed the Afghan prodigy, AM Ghazanfar, then you should start paying attention. At 19 years of age, this ‘mystery spinner’ has made a remarkable impact in all three formats since his first appearance for the international team in 2024. Whether in ODIs and T20s, or standing in Tests, Ghazanfar is […]
More than sixes, wickets, or super overs, cricket fans adore India vs Pakistan matches. There is history, pressure, and drama. However, the question of whether the gap between India and Pakistan has widened too much has been present in every cricket discussion in recent years. The comparison is unavoidable once more as the Asia Cup […]
When India and Pakistan play one another, it goes beyond cricket; it’s about the drama, strategy, and heart-pumping excitement. When these two rivals clash in the Asia Cup in the UAE, it is not any different, but there has been less chatter about old legends like Shaheen Shah Afridi’s swing or Jasprit Bumrah’s yorkers. Instead, […]
Sometimes in cricket, it’s not the loud, flashy sixes that win you games—it’s the calm, calculated innings that slowly choke the opposition. That’s exactly what Pathum Nissanka brings to the table for Sri Lanka. In the recent Asia Cup showdown against Bangladesh, former cricketer Farveez Maharoof summed it up perfectly: Nissanka is one of the […]
Cricket isn’t always about trophies or finals or big runs. Sometimes it’s just about stopping the rot and getting that elusive win. That is very much the reality both the UAE and Oman are facing ahead of their clash in Abu Dhabi. Both teams have been taking a battering of late, and this feels less […]
Every cricket tournament has that one storyline where a minnow side gets a shot at the big boys. This time, it’s Hong Kong facing the might of Sri Lanka in Dubai. On paper, this looks like a mismatch—Sri Lanka are coming off a confident win against Bangladesh, while Hong Kong have already bowed out of […]