The Asia Cup has thrown up its share of drama, but the latest saga looks like a little cricket governance soap opera. A handshake dispute was followed by a recorded meeting, a mobile phone in the Players & Match Officials Area (PMOA), and a showdown between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the ICC. What […]
The Asia Cup has thrown up its share of drama, but the latest saga looks like a little cricket governance soap opera. A handshake dispute was followed by a recorded meeting, a mobile phone in the Players & Match Officials Area (PMOA), and a showdown between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the ICC. What […]
When you think of Shaheen Afridi, the first image that pops into your head is him steaming in with the new ball, eyes blazing, and uprooting stumps with that deadly late in swing. Fair enough—that’s been his brand for years. But lately, there’s been another side to Afridi that’s stealing the spotlight: the lower-order basher. […]
In all fairness, Pakistan cricket fans are all too familiar with the agony of being on the other side of a batting collapse. Pakistan’s batting has been below par. The Men in Green have had fleeting moments of brilliance along their schedule, but have generally struggled with a clear authority and dominance in a batting […]
Let’s be real—when Jasprit Bumrah is in full rhythm, he’s not just a bowler, he’s a cheat code. The man has rescued India in crunch moments, rattled batting line-ups across formats, and has pretty much become the heartbeat of this team’s bowling attack. But here’s the thing: even superheroes need a break. With India already […]
From time to time, cricket offers that reminder that players are simply born to play on the big stage. Jos Buttler’s return to the opener had been one of those moments. The England captain has returned to his natural habitat, and the results speak for themselves. After seeing Buttler at No. 3 for several months, […]
Every cricket supporter has a recollection of a batter who can find his rhythm and be impossible to bowl to. For Sri Lanka, this hitter is Kusal Mendis. He won’t always be the flashy hero who hits towering sixes, but when he gets going, he becomes an absolute nightmare for spinners. It’s not just about […]
The 2025 Asia Cup has already thrown up unforgettable moments for cricket fans — from thrilling wins to off-field drama. But as the tournament progresses, all the discussion is about which team can make it to the Super 4 stage. India can’t go down on the table but Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are in […]
In the world of T20 cricket, the artistry of left-arm spinners rarely matches up with the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Shakib Al Hasan. One is a wrist-spinning Indian magician, making batters hop on their heels, and the other is a legendary all-rounder from Bangladesh who has led his team to victory on an innumerable […]
All cricket lovers are familiar with that sinking feeling when one ball changes the game. You’re stuck to the screen, doing the math in your head— “32 runs in 18 balls, five wickets in hand, we should be good!” A single lapse in judgment, a ball kissed by perfection, and the mood changes instantly This […]
If you’ve followed Sri Lanka’s recent cricket journey, you know they love mixing things up in the spin department. And let’s be honest—when it comes to Afghanistan, spin is the real battleground. Their batters have shown flashes of brilliance against pace but often look shaky against quality slow bowling. That’s exactly why the Sri Lankan […]