If you are a Test match fan, then perhaps you won’t be bothered too much by this news. If you are an ODI fan, then maybe the occurrence would perturb you or have a 50-50 impact, so to speak! Nevermind…
Which Australian Batsman Lauded Jasprit Bumrah of India? Read on to Find Out
Well, let’s just put it this way. There are fast bowlers and then there’s a certain Jasprit Bumrah. Truth is, there was a time where the discussion surrounding the best fast bowlers used to usually concern the likes Australia’s Glenn…
Finally, some clarity about IPL in 2020
“When will the IPL take place in 2020, if at all?” It’s, quite frankly, the one question every fan of T20 cricket, not in the least in India, has been wanting to get out of the way. And now, after…
Wanted: The Shai Hope Of 2017 in 2020! Anyone Seen Him?
The laws of nature dictate that in order to produce the perfect melody, you need to hit all the right musical notes. It’s not about the lyrics as much as it is about having the right kind of sound. Any…
An Ode to the Most Resilient South African Cricketer: Francois du Plessis
When I think of the iconic British intelligence agent James Bond, a person in the cricketing fraternity who reminds me of this great character is the ex-Protea captain, Francois du Plessis aka Faf du Plessis. A chiselled physique & good…
Pakistan Cricket Team Due To Tour England, Finally Secure Team Sponsor
The Pakistan Cricket team are due to play England in England. In the context of the current situation where cricket is still trying its best to get back to normality, the big relief being brought by the West Indies currently…
When We Judge Rahkeem Cornwall, We Judge Ourselves. The Man Is Passionate About Cricket. Does Anything Else Matter?
In a world already burdened by misery, prejudices, doubts, opinions, and vague assessments, how can someone’s body mass index be a cause of concern? Every sport needs characters. Rahkeem Cornwall is one of a kind. A soft-speaking man from the…
Now, New Zealand Offers To Host The IPL After Sri Lanka
One of the questions that still need to be supplemented with a meaningful answer is whether or not there’ll be an IPL in 2020. Of course, where the T20 version of the sport is concerned, then few franchise leagues appear…
Which Team Can Beat India In Their Own Conditions? Former Australia Spinner Brad Hogg Gives An Answer
Which Team Can Beat India In Their Own Conditions? Former Australia Spinner Brad Hogg Gives An Answer A decade long stint with a team that’s second to none where it comes to absolute professionalism and excellence. 156 ODI wickets, including…
England Announce Interesting Test Squad For The First Contest Vs The Visiting West Indies
It’s been four months since anyone played any active international cricket anywhere on a sport-obsessing planet. Right? Well, in what can only be called a massive relief of sorts given the West Indies agreed to tour England, the first of…
Shamarh Brooks Shares His Piece Of Thought Ahead Of First Test Against England
In the context of Test cricket, he’s a newborn. This actually seems slightly weird and funny since Shamarh Brooks is actually 31-years-old. But that said, make no mistake. It didn’t take the St. Michael, Barbados-born batsman long to make his…
Sam Curran Self-Isolating After Falling In Just Ahead Of Windies Series
If at all England’s plans were to include a four-seamer strong attack of the likes of Broad and Anderson, Stokes and Woakes and were planning to play Sam Curran as the fifth seam option, the youngster being an avid all…
Nasser Hussain heaps praise on Saurav Ganguly the “Revolutionary Man!”
He’s not called the Prince of Calcutta for nothing. Chances are, if you’re someone attracted by the allure of Indian Cricket then Saurav Ganguly’s batting may certainly have commanded your attention at a certain juncture of time. The time where,…
When Geopolitics And Cricket Get Intertwined- An IPL Sacking Happens. Here’s How?
Here’s a piece of news that may actually surprise you. A piece of news that doesn’t really or even have cricket at its heart and has, rather a sensitive topic pertaining to the ongoing tensions between China and India. On…
Steve Smith’s One-Word Response On Virat Kohli Being The Question Is ‘Freak.’ Pretty Apt, Nothing Sensational About It.
We are in an age where it appears we are just too keen to side with controversies and quick to make an instant judgment. Our interpretation of things is perhaps more leaning toward histrionics and sensationalism. But not everything needs…
Cricket South Africa Parts Ways With An Important Relationship
In Cricket, the only real action isn’t only on the pitch, yes, that very place called the 22 yards. At almost all times, while there’s a live match, and often, long after a contest is over with the dust having…
BCCI Restricts Its Employees From Talking To Media! Why Did That Happen?
There are boards. There are strict and powerful cricket boards. And then there are those boards that exert a certain kind of appeal and stature. We clearly know where to place the BCCI in the current context of the game.…
Shahid Afridi Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Former Pakistan cricketer, and one of the most famous big-hitters of the white ball, Shahid Afridi has tested positive for Coronavirus. It wasn’t that long ago on June 13, 2020 when Shahid Afridi updated his fans and followers on the…
BCCI Makes New Changes Toward Upcoming Cricket Contests For India
Apparently, there seems to be some change on the cards where the forthcoming tours of the Indian men’s national cricket team is concerned. For now, it’s important to remember that India had planned for a tour featuring the Zimbabwe team.…
Changes To The Ban Against Use Of Saliva In Cricket? What’s The Latest?
First, they say do not apply the saliva. No, you can’t. You mustn’t. You shouldn’t also. Then, the same is made official and ‘made-to-adhere’ official ruling. Now, there’s news that the ban on using saliva is being ‘improved!’ What’s one…
The West Indies Have Arrived In England: Finally Cricket Resumes And Must We Raise A Toast
Unlucky number 13. That was the date in March when we last saw an international cricket match. Remember when Australia beat New Zealand in the first ODI with the next two games called-off? Truth be told, so long and rather…
The Wall Speaks His Mind On An Important Matter On Test Cricket
Everyone speaks big words and offers words of wisdom on cricket all the time. Today, the word of the marketing man or the PR aficionado also matters, perhaps at times where cricketers cannot drive publicity. But there are only a…
Ireland Cricket Clubs Get Green Light To Resume Training
The last that anyone saw Ireland playing international cricket this season was down in March. In fact, that was during the early days of March. At Greater Noida, hosted by Afghanistan, Ireland went down fighting a rising force of International…
Aaron Finch Picks The Better ODI And Test Batsman Between Smith And Kohli
Comparisons, as we know them to be, lead to a downfall. Isn’t it? But at the same time, they also do lead to some sort of excitement. Because where the fans of this great game of cricket are concerned, then…
Tamim Iqbal Gets Candid About Virat Kohli Confession
Cricket is a far too different contest today than it ever was. Yes, at the face of it, the rules are pretty much the same and the odds are what they were. You score more and if you bowl well,…