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 […]
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 […]
If you’re preparing for the SAL vs TT encounter in the TNPL 2025, you had better get ready, as this isn’t just another match. It’s a meeting of some sensational batting talent that you know is sure to provide fireworks. Whether you’re a passionate follower of cricket or just enjoy the thrills of some big […]
As a South African cricket supporter, you are familiar with heartbreak, rain rules, awful exits, and the terrible label of “chokers.” But in 2025, out of nowhere, hope. South Africa is winning the World Test Championship (WTC) mace against Australia at Lord’s. The excitement is genuine. Before we celebrate, let’s rewind and ask: When was […]
Cricket’s script flipped faster than a googly—Day 3 was a masterclass in rewriting legacies. After a first-innings duck, Aiden Markram returned to Lord’s with a fair amount of inner baggage, then, with an utterly unassailable amount of poise, class, and mental strength, gave us an unbeaten 102. That innings wasn’t a chase—it was a masterclass […]
If you thought that the San Francisco Unicorns’ first win of MLC 2025 on Sunday was a flash in the pan, then think again! With a red-hot, 38-ball 88 from Jake Fraser-McGurk and a four-wicket haul from Xavier Bartlett, the Unicorns steered to their second straight win and were winners by 32 runs over the […]
The heritage of Test cricket is a stunning example of the game being built to transcend time, leave great legacies, and create rivalries that last generations. But what does it mean when a great legacy is in danger of being lost? That’s what almost happened with the Pataudi Trophy – it represented the series of […]
Just when Brendan Doggett’s Test dream appeared tangible, a frustrating hip injury slammed on the brakes. The fast bowler, coming off a remarkable Sheffield Shield final where he took 11 wickets in total, was all but guaranteed to secure his Baggy Green during the upcoming West Indies series, when cricket karma intervened. Doggett will now […]