As Yorkshire supporters were preparing to witness the flamboyant Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Chennai Super Kings captain, serenade the English county scene, the news arrived like a willy-nilly bouncer from nowhere – he’s off! The 28-year-old Indian batter invoked “personal reasons” to withdraw from his five-game contract from the first match against defending champions Surrey at […]
As Yorkshire supporters were preparing to witness the flamboyant Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Chennai Super Kings captain, serenade the English county scene, the news arrived like a willy-nilly bouncer from nowhere – he’s off! The 28-year-old Indian batter invoked “personal reasons” to withdraw from his five-game contract from the first match against defending champions Surrey at […]
India’s No. 3 spot has unexpectedly turned into the center of attention — but not exactly for positive reasons. Following Karun Nair’s failure to kick-start his international career once again (this time in England), fans and critics are divided on whether India should stick with the experienced player or the young and seemingly talented Sai […]
Cricket fans, let’s not pretend that there’s not something special happening on the youth circuit, involving a teenager. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old left-arm spin bowler and opening batter, has made his mark in the history books of youth Test cricket. During the Youth Test clash at Beckenham between India Under-19 and England Under-19, he set […]
Now that we are in the year 2025, can nostalgia return, this time with hands padded up, and bat materialized, and ready to roll off some serious overs? The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is more than another cricket tournament; it is a reunion of some of the biggest names in cricket who led us […]
When two cricketing heavyweights like the West Indies and Australia collide in a T20I, you can’t deny there will be fireworks ahead. The 2025 Australia tour of the West Indies is set to begin with the exciting first T20I, and cricket fans all around the Caribbean are abuzz as to which of the batters will […]
Just as Glenn Phillips was starting to find real rhythm, a groin injury brought everything to a screeching halt – literally. One moment he was on top of the world after dominating the MLC Final—now, he’s sidelined from the Zimbabwe tour in a cruel twist of fate. Just when fans hoped to see Phillips continue […]
While the Ashes discussions here in Australia may outweigh everything else, Australia’s T20 team is quietly commencing its dress rehearsal for the ’26 T20 World Cup to be held in the Caribbean. They have five matches in eight days against the West Indies, and while this series is likely not going to be all about […]
Still smarting from a Kiwi sting, South Africa now turns its claws toward Zimbabwe in search of redemption. The batting looked impressive at times, but there were several problems in the bowling, particularly during the opening overs. After making some changes and with some players stepping up, the Proteas will be looking for revenge against […]
When Derbyshire ventured out to chase a mammoth 234 against the rampant Birmingham Bears, there was hope, maybe even some belief. But by the end of 15.1 overs, that hope had been well and truly extinguished. Bundled out for just 106, Derbyshire suffered one of their heaviest defeats this season, losing by an astonishing 127 […]
Typically, winning a series 3-0 should instill confidence and belief, right? Not so for Australia’s Test side after their recent Caribbean experiment. The scoreboard might look appealing, but it still feels like there is a cloud hanging over the top order. The Aussie quicks did the heavy lifting on some horrible bowler-friendly pitches. The batting, […]
Here’s a stat that will make any Indian cricket fan raise an eyebrow: since Jasprit Bumrah’s Test debut in 2018, India has a higher win percentage when he does not play. Surprised? You’re not alone. At face value, it sounds like a crazy stat — it’s like saying that the absence of a superhero makes […]