If there’s one thing South Africa’s women’s team knows, it’s how history has a funny way of reminding you of old scars. England have been their World Cup roadblock not once, but twice in recent memory, semifinal heartbreaks in both 2017 and 2022. Toss in their overall head-to-head record, and you’d think the Proteas would […]
If there’s one thing South Africa’s women’s team knows, it’s how history has a funny way of reminding you of old scars. England have been their World Cup roadblock not once, but twice in recent memory, semifinal heartbreaks in both 2017 and 2022. Toss in their overall head-to-head record, and you’d think the Proteas would […]
Afghanistan returns to Harare, where a one-off Test will be played from 20 October before three T20Is on 29 and 31 October, then on November 2. A brief visit will provide both the heart of red-ball Test cricket and the excitement of short-form cricket. Why this tour matters This little tour matters for […]
It’s a unique pleasure when a captain and a batter become one — something Mitch Marsh did at Bay Oval, making what could be a tight run chase into a walk in the park. For New Zealand, Tim Robinson’s unbeaten 106 made the evening special, but the scoreboard will remember Marsh’s power over Robinson’s perseverance. […]
The 2025 Asia Cup unfolded in storytelling sporting fashion with thrills, spills, chokes, and, of course, the conventional India-Pakistan final at night in Dubai. After a bit of a stutter, India demonstrated the temperament needed to capture their ninth Asia Cup title and beat their rivals by five wickets. Cricket can always be, and is, […]
Every World Cup has its storylines, its drama, and of course, its heroes with the bat. As the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup heads to India and Sri Lanka, the spotlight is firmly on the players who can turn matches with their stroke play. Yes, bowlers win tournaments, but let’s be honest, most of […]
The Irani Cup doesn’t always get the buzz of the IPL or a big Test series, but make no mistake—it’s one of the most telling fixtures in the Indian domestic calendar. It’s the clash where Ranji champions test their mettle against a handpicked “Rest of India” XI, often stacked with players just one good knock […]
For those of you who follow cricket, you know every Test series in India brings with it its own legacy, excitement, and zeal. This time, as India gears up for their two-match Test series against West Indies, the noise is not necessarily around the opposition, but rather, around the very players who will be in […]
If you support Team India, your heart dropped when Hardik Pandya was out of the tournament final of the Asia Cup 2025. Thankfully, the weekend saw India beat Pakistan in a memorable clash; however, with the Australia ODIs on the horizon, Hardik’s injury not only leaves an enormous void – he is like two players […]
World Cups are always about new beginnings and clear statements. And while the 2025 Women’s World Cup at home is sure to be a blockbuster for India, the talking point isn’t just who made the squad, but who didn’t. Each tournament brings with it surprising exclusions, long-serving legends who have called it a day, and […]
If there is one thing cricket fans adore, it’s a storyline that leaves us on the edge of our seats until the very end. We’ve always seen the likes of Australia and England dominate the Women’s ODI World Cup, but here we are in 2025, legitimately discussing the very real possibility of a new name […]
Every World Cup comes with renewed exhilaration, new uncertainty, and let’s face it. There will be some tears. But the Women’s World Cup 2025 feels that much spicier due to three teams that are largely unnoticed—Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Certainly, they’re no Australia or India favorites, but don’t take them lightly. These teams have […]