Cricket fans in England have always had strong opinions about new formats. Launched in 2021, The Hundred shook up English cricket with its 100-ball innings, targeting a younger, more vibrant crowd. And boy, has it divided opinion. Some die-hard county supporters refuse to even say its name, calling it “The 16.4” instead, mocking the absence […]
Cricket fans in England have always had strong opinions about new formats. Launched in 2021, The Hundred shook up English cricket with its 100-ball innings, targeting a younger, more vibrant crowd. And boy, has it divided opinion. Some die-hard county supporters refuse to even say its name, calling it “The 16.4” instead, mocking the absence […]
If you’re a cricket fan, you’ve probably done a double-take after seeing Shubman Gill’s name as vice-captain in India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad. After all, Gill has been busy smashing records in Test cricket, not T20s. What makes Gill the go-to leader in T20s after a long Test run? Let’s unpack this and see why […]
If cricket is the ultimate test of patience, determination, and timing, then Keshav Maharaj has reminded everyone in those three areas just how to deliver the ultimate course. In the space of 2 months, the South African left-arm spinner has experienced every conceivable emotion – from tears of joy at Lord’s, to the crushing disappointment […]
The wait is over—India’s 2025 World Cup Squad is here, promising thrills, surprises, and some fresh faces to watch. Harmanpreet Kaur is leading the squad, and Shafali Verma has been omitted due to poor form, which feels like a whole new era for Indian women’s cricket. Aside from some of the well-known names are some […]
In the world of cricket, few things excite fans quite like the prospect of a fiery fast bowler making a comeback just in time for a blockbuster series. Enter Mark Wood, England’s speed demon, who is gearing up to don the cherry cap once more and chase the Ashes Down Under. After six months on […]
The Lucknow Super Giants likely fall into the cliche, “so close, yet so far,” for their IPL 2025 season. After a shaky auction, they faced low expectations, and even though they were able to avoid finishing last on the table, they never even got too close to being a playoff team. If LSG is going […]
Excluded from India’s 2025 Asia Cup squad and not invited to talk about his future, Shami provided some perspective of his own: he is not going anywhere! In a world of sport where legends often retire under duress, Shami offers a refreshing blend of confidence, lucidity, and stubbornness when he suggested that there is not […]
If there’s one lesson learnt in the years of following Ravichandran Ashwin, it’s that there will always be drama attached to him. The man never fails to entertain his fans, whether it’s being highly talented in bamboozling batters with his variations or bringing his strong cricketing brain to every game. So, when CSK announced Ashwin […]
IPL auctions are like cricketing Christmas mornings—you never know what surprises are waiting, and every team hopes to bag the perfect gift without burning through their funds. After the mega-auction madness of 2025, franchises are approaching the 2026 auction with caution, especially when it comes to overseas batters. Many teams overspent last year, only to […]
Ravichandran Ashwin has made the kind of announcement that stops timelines in their tracks: he’s finished with the IPL, at 38, and ready to roam the franchise scene like a master artisan taking his toolbox on tour. It definitely feels more like a venue change than a retirement – same artist, different venue. Why […]