The AB de Villiers magic is one you simply cannot get enough of. There are cricketers you like, then there are some you love, but importantly also a few who you cannot imagine the gentleman’s game without. Perhaps it is…
“Indomitable Courage” And “Never Say Die”- Classic Lessons As India Overwhelm The Aussies!
“Sometimes it takes an overwhelming breakdown to achieve an undeniable breakthrough.” If you happen to come across these striking words on the Internet, you might be surprised to learn they’re attributed to no-one in particular but “Anon!” But if you…
Megan Schutt At 28: The Sorcerer Who Creates White Ball Magic!
Not express pace. Not hostile, bat-breaking speed either. But pure control, line and length! Bowlers there are many, but standard bearers of excellence there are only a few. At 28, Megan Schutt, who debuted (in domestic cricket) as a 16-year-old…
Thou Shall Never Stop Igniting The Proteas Fire: Faf du Plessis!
Some men just wish to see the world burn, said, Alfred to Bruce Wayne in Christopher Nolan’s 2012 release The Dark Knight Rises. The response of Bruce Wayne to that catchy phrase was nothing but pure silence. In the end…
What Must India Do To Bounce Back In The Boxing Day Test?
“If you want to win, get serious!” Not my quote, but just a humble request to our doting Indian Cricket Team that in the next few hours, shall be confronted by the Boxing Day Test. To many- this can’t be…
Cheteshwar Pujara- The Onus Is On You To Score Once Again!
Test specialist as he’s called Cheteshwar Pujara arrived at the crease on the third delivery of Day 1, at Adelaide (First Test). Not quite the start that India would’ve liked but hey, early days of the Test, right? Frankly, there…
Ramchandra Guha Has An Interesting Take On Cricket You Can’t Afford To Miss
Ever thought of cleaning Indian cricket? What does that even mean? Is that a reference to doing a course of action that took our honourable Prime Minister to the streets in a bid to encourage youngsters to take to the…
Most Successful Teams In IPL As Per Their Wins, Stats & Winning Percentage
Cricket is often described as a religion in India where people from all walks of life come to support their teams, be it international matches or domestic ones. However, almost a decade ago, the Cricket Association of India started IPL…
Mr. Misunderstood Of Cricket Retires! Are You Even Sad?
No traffic signal in Kingston, Jamaica has come to a standstill. No cricket legend in the Caribbean has stood up and said nice things. Not even a single post from Cricket’s powerful governing body has offered anything close to an…
No “Hitman” Rohit Sharma In India’s Tour To Australia
One of the most interesting cricketing series’ in the imminent future is one where India visit Australia, both countries being home to a massive number of fans, and over and above, being institutions of the great game. We know the…
Making Sense Of Brian Lara’s 400 Not Out: Why It’s Not A Selfish Knock?
Will Brian Lara’s record ever be broken? Not a question that Mr. Amitabh Bachchan has asked in any installment of KBC or a subject of intellectual mentation touched upon by the great Niall Ferguson. Rather, a key question in the…
From One Royal Challenger To Another: Virat Kohli Showers Praise On AB De Villiers
As of the few hours ago, AB de Villiers arguably played his best IPL 2020 inning; this is when the famous franchise based league has only recently crossed the halfway mark. No fewer than 20 games still lay in front…
Washington Sundar Explains How MS Dhoni Helped Him Become A Better Cricketer
Many might not even remember- and please this is to cause no offence at all to IPL’s craziest fans- that there was a time where Washington Sundar played alongside MS Dhoni. Do you remember when this was? Currently, one of…
Sunil Narine Needs To Get A Grip On Himself And Must Self-Introspect!
The last time Sunil Narine looked like a decent cricketer, an all-rounder- the skill he’s supposed to bring to the stable- was when he was not playing! Stunned? Surprised? Or are you angry with the sarcasm? Well, what is it…
What Might Happen To Andre Russell Now In The IPL?
IPL’s superstar- according to hundreds of thousands of fans- and West Indies part-timer- if one can call him that with all due respect- Andre Russell ‘might’ not be able to go a long way further in the ongoing IPL. The…
Pakistan Unfurl Mudassir Gujjar, Who Could Be Not Only World’s Tallest Spinner But Bowler Of All Time!
Curtly Ambrose and Kyle Jamieson, two noted cricketers, albeit from different teams have more in common other than the fact that both are fast-bowlers. The fact that they both are 6 feet 8 inches in frame cuts an uncanny similarity…
Brian Lara Bats For Rishabh Pant Over Sanju Samson As India’s ‘No.1’ Choice For Wicketkeeper
He used to bring a smile to countless fans with his batting. He would revive lost hopes for winning when all seemed lost. And moreover, he would belt a record after another in his passionate surge to rescue a team…
Here’s What Mohd. Shami Had To Say On Virat Kohli During An IPL Interaction
The 2020 IPL is currently under full swing. And one of the leading lights of the famous cricketing fest is someone who can swing a contest in the favour of his own team without much ado and with quintessential gusto:…
India Women’s Cricket Team Now On 3rd Spot In T20I Rankings
In a year where there has hardly been any international cricket, with the game returning to normalcy amid the pandemic fears and lockdown all thanks to the West Indies and England Tests, there’s massive news for the women’s game. Not…
Ben Stokes Shares Painful Social Media Post Full Of Hate Directed At Him And Family
Honestly, just how far would you go to direct lewd and clear hatred at someone? Let’s make that clearer and specific. How far would you go at hurling outright abuse rather, make that hatred toward a cricketer? Does that seem…
Sanju Samson’s Chat With Virat Kohli That Bettered His Approach About Cricket
Sanju Samson is approaching 100 IPL games. You read that right. Surprised? Perhaps most are. Actually reaching a century of contests that are a part of the most famous T20 league on the face of the earth is an achievement…
How Many People Watched The IPL Opener?
It is clearly the most eminent T20 international league in the world, one which is watched massively and widely around the world by an audience that does not only comprise Indians. It is, in a way, the undisputed leader of…
Who According To Sir Sunny Gavaskar Is The Next Big Indian Star?
If you go on to strike over 300 or 400 runs in an ICC tournament in your maiden appearance then surely, there’s some quality about your batting. Not always does this happen. Not always does such a thing happen. Right?…
Kevin Pietersen Predicts IPL 2020 Winner!
Former England batsman, and among the finest international stars to have represented the famous international side, Kevin Pietersen shared who, according to him, stands in good stead to win the 2020 IPL edition. As a matter of fact, the next…
Robin Uthappa Backs Yashasvi Jaiswal For Huge Success In The Sport
Where it comes to cricket, one can never exactly point out and say what leads to great success. Surely, there’s this saying and firm belief that often hard-work and talent lag behind in life due to the absence of good…