Shubman Gill’s latest Ranji Trophy performance for Punjab, 14 runs from 32 balls with Punjab chasing 320 in total vs Saurashtra, was a failure that felt more like another example of a recurring pattern than just a one-off. Shubman Gill’s last outing for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy was his first since he was […]
Shubman Gill’s latest Ranji Trophy performance for Punjab, 14 runs from 32 balls with Punjab chasing 320 in total vs Saurashtra, was a failure that felt more like another example of a recurring pattern than just a one-off. Shubman Gill’s last outing for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy was his first since he was […]
Cricket has always had a soft spot for irony, and the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 delivered a delicious one at Takashinga Sports Club. Zimbabwe lost. Pakistan won. And yet, it was the co-hosts who quietly slipped through the Super Sixes door while Scotland were left staring at the exit. The margin? Not […]
Every Big Bash season produces sixes. Some clear the rope, some dent roofs, and a few dent reputations. But Finn Allen’s six off Mitchell Starc in the Qualifying Final wasn’t just another entry in the highlights reel; it was a statement of evolution. At 18 for 1 after 3.3 overs on a seam-friendly Optus […]
Cricket authorities have long maintained they are neutral. Neutrality is only effective when all parties believe it to be equally applied as the decision of an umpire. Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam now believes the light of day should shine on this belief; he has accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of having selective […]
The Indian team’s ability to score 238 runs and also send a message with their batting is an example of modern T20 cricket at its best. Their 48-run victory over New Zealand in Nagpur on Wednesday night was more than just a first game for the teams in this series; they were making a small […]
On a hot, sticky evening in Nagpur, India made easy work of New Zealand in a comfortable 48-run win, with little of the “Instagram shot” chaos that has come to define modern T20 batting, though there was still enough of an exciting finish to make for a fun contest. Rinku Singh went 44* off 20, […]
The irony in Indian cricket is unusual. At a time when there are debates about the quality of Test batting and Test batting depth, there is an example of the most successful Red Ball batsman in the country making runs to get the job done as if he were working at the post office. Sarfaraz […]
The Women’s Premier League was never designed to be predictable, but WPL 2026 has turned competitive chaos into an art form. After 13 matches, one team is flying, four are scrambling, and net run rate has quietly become the most ruthless selector in the room. Delhi Capitals’ seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians didn’t just end […]
Cricket has always loved its rivalries, but this one isn’t happening between bat and ball. It’s unfolding across boardrooms, security dossiers, and diplomatic emails, and Bangladesh stands uncomfortably at the center of it. With less than a month before the 2026 T20 World Cup begins, the ICC has handed the BCB a stark ultimatum: travel […]
Kuldeep Yadav’s rise was once a romantic story of a left-arm wrist spinner reviving a dying art in India’s ODI setup. From tormenting England in 2018 to dominating middle overs at home, Kuldeep symbolized mystery in a format drifting toward muscle. But cricket, especially modern ODI cricket, is rarely sentimental. The 41-run loss to […]
India’s T20I lead-up is usually more of an experimental lab that has lost its way, with a new combination for each game, role changes during the series, and so many “trial periods” that even India’s selectors are confused. This series, however, seems to be a little different. Behind the typical rotation noise, there is a […]