Let’s face it—when Jasprit Bumrah talks, cricketers listen. The Indian pace ace is used to carrying the hopes of the country (and back, he’ll get to that soon) on his back. As the high-octane India vs England Test series kicks off June 20 in Leeds, Bumrah has made something that is both clever and stunning […]
Let’s face it—when Jasprit Bumrah talks, cricketers listen. The Indian pace ace is used to carrying the hopes of the country (and back, he’ll get to that soon) on his back. As the high-octane India vs England Test series kicks off June 20 in Leeds, Bumrah has made something that is both clever and stunning […]
The Galle Test match began with a massive send-off for the enormous Angelo Mathews, an explosive new-ball spell, and the concession of early Sri Lankan dominance, yet at the close of play, it felt like day one had floated away under the captaincy of a pair in green and red. Hey, didn’t just steady the […]
R Ashwin’s name always seems inescapably drawn to the spotlight, whether it be for his cleverness, controversy, or both. Whether he is ‘mankading’ or crafting brilliant spells of bowling, Ashwin never truly seems too far away from he who must not be named. But this time it is not due to his hypnotic magic. Controversy […]
Here we go again, just when Bangladesh supporters were hoping for a nice, stable start to the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, a fever has put everything at risk. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the spin-bowling allrounder who is quietly establishing himself as one of Bangladesh’s most reliable Test players, is doubtful for the Galle Test […]
As the England versus India Test series gets ever closer, supporters and pundits are sure to be debating decisions around teams. Is it going to be the well-publicized experience of Shardul Thakur or the better recent form of Nitish Kumar Reddy? This has all been considered fact, ex-Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has certainly helped to […]
Captaincy in Test cricket is hard work – you’ve got tactics, performance, and leadership all mixed into five long days. Getting off to a good start? That’s the holy grail. Only a small number have been able to get out of the blocks as a captain, leading their teams to wins without breaking a sweat. […]
Khawaja Usman was just recently one of Australia’s great comeback stories, returning with consummate ease to Test cricket, making runs like he had ever missed the beat. Like they say, cricket is a game that a lot of people forget, especially when it is played at a high level. One slump, one bad run, and […]
There’s a certain added thrill about a captain leading the way from the front, especially in a role that isn’t as easy as it sounds—sportingly used to describing leading with the bat or making tactical field placements, but with the ball in hand, running in with fire, purpose and a plan. In a format of […]
Celebration parades, confetti, loud cheers, and fans lining the streets—it’s what IPL dreams are made of. But what if that celebration becomes chaos? Well, that’s exactly what happened in Bengaluru when Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally ended their trophy drought. From what should’ve been a memorable moment of celebration, it turned tragic, where a stampede […]
You can tell something is wrong when retirement announcements from world-class players barely register. Nicholas Pooran’s and Heinrich Klaasen’s retirement from international cricket should have hit fans hard. But, did it? The loud clamour around the immense impact these retirements will have given the stature of these players may not come until later, when fans […]
Confidence is high, the nets are crackling, and Worcestershire look ready to turn this North Group clash into a statement piece. Following last night’s 25-run win at Nottinghamshire with a thrilling performance with the bat, ball, and in the field, the Rapids are emerging to be one of the most dangerous teams in the North […]