We have all experienced that moment of ‘panic’, where things just go out of control – lost keys, misplaced phone, spilled coffee – caput! This is exactly what happened to Punjab Kings in their IPL 2025 clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore. They went from potential to perplexing in a few short overs under the glare […]
We have all experienced that moment of ‘panic’, where things just go out of control – lost keys, misplaced phone, spilled coffee – caput! This is exactly what happened to Punjab Kings in their IPL 2025 clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore. They went from potential to perplexing in a few short overs under the glare […]
Every IPL match has that moment – the one moment where the fans simply think, “Never mind, this is where it all went to hell.” In the thriller IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), this was very early on. It was all commonplace until PBKS skipper Shreyas […]
Go back through any Cricket lover’s memory; World Cup wins, massive chases, last-over thrillers. We can all recall those shimmering moments on-field but for each of those moments, there is generally someone operating in the background making those wins happen. Every team has its generals in shadows—David Trist was New Zealand’s, leading with intellect when […]
Serving as captain in the IPL is a balancing act – controlling egos, managing pressure, and sometimes, playing some fireworks with the bat. Over the years, a select few IPL captains have gone ‘beast mode’ and produced some incredible centuries worthy of being remembered, and one of those captains is Rishabh Pant, who scored an […]
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Lancashire Lightning lately, the record of zero wins in their Championship campaign (with seven losses) has likely seemed bleak. Ouch. But in their Vitality Blast opener, against the Worcestershire Rapids, something changed. Keaton Jennings came out swinging, scoring 66 runs off 38 balls and leading Lancashire to […]
The pressure rises and the stakes get higher as the IPL playoffs approach, and it is down to the mentally strongest! This is going far beyond the glamour and glitz of cricket; it is about fire, fight, and finishing the job! These IPL players are warriors, and that is dramatic! When we’re talking about heavyweight […]
When it comes to the IPL, no two names will echo louder than Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni above the noise in their stadiums. Two names in our game who have carried their teams, given millions hope, and redefined pressure in front of the world. But when we look at the most important part of […]
Well, well, well, if it isn’t Hasan Ali! After a year-long break from T20 internationals, the fiery fast bowler rejoined the Pakistan team and made sure everyone remembers him. Five scalps, one blazing spell—Hasan lit up Lahore and sealed a 37-run win that echoed like a war cry through the series. Add a brilliant performance […]
If England’s ODI team had a status on social media, it would simply say “it’s complicated”. After an unrivalled few years of chaos, World Cup disasters and leadership changes, the Three Lions are once again in reboot mode. This time it’s Harry Brook in charge, and Jamie Smith–yes, the same one who had a horrible […]
It is exciting to anticipate a new cricket season, in the sense that it brings doubts, expectations, and nerves. I am writing this whilst Pakistan and Bangladesh begin a short T20I series in Lahore. Both teams want to turn the page: Pakistan wants to put the last tour behind them with their new coach, and […]
Take a deep breath and settle down with your popcorn because IPL 2025, Match 70, provided us with a blockbuster twist that ranks well for a season finale. Cricket fans are still wrapping their head around what they saw. In their chase of an enormous 228 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), not only did they […]