When it seemed that the run-chase during India’s famous Gabba win was way off reach for the visitors and that only one result seemed inevitable- an Indian defeat- he stood up and changed the very completion of the contest. At…
Meet The First-Ever Sri Lankan To Strike Six Towering Consecutive Sixes!
It might not have come in an international cricket contest. It may not have been a part of some world cup event. And guess what- it may not have been a part of a T20 cricket league as integral to…
IPL 2021 Schedule And Fixtures Announced- Here’s All You Need To Know
The tournament every fan craves for is here. The series one so passionately awaits, and unfailingly so, year after year, is finally here. It’s a contest that apart from offering the die-hard cricket fan dollops of nerve-wracking entertainment has filled…
Chris Gayle To Hopefully Don West Indian Colors In Fast-Approaching Sri Lanka Tour!
Over 10,400 ODI runs, the most by a West Indian in limited-overs cricket. Even ahead of the great Brian Lara. In excess of 7,200 Test runs. And that’s not all; 1,600 plus T20 international runs, at a strike rate of…
What We Stand To Lose As Australia’s Tour Of South Africa Stands Canceled!
Cricket excites like no other sport. And especially when two teams are involved with one another bringing to the fore the mouthwatering prospect of seeing unadulterated and passionate cricket like no other force in the world, then things take an…
Concerns Over New Australia’s Tour of New Zealand? NZ Cricket Chief Offers Answers!
Will Australia’s tour of New Zealand in 2021 take place? What is the confusion about! If you actually were to refresh your cricket-loving memory, then it would appear that the last ICC cricket series right before the world went into…
Should Banning Of Bouncers At Under-18 Players Be Made Legal? A Concussion Specialist Answers!
Cricket is a competitive game. And at times, in order to emerge on top of one another in this battle between the bat and ball, it is the bowler who resorts to some complex- if also helpful- tactics. Well, complex…
Dear Ajinkya Rahane- You Deserve All Our Respect! Here’s Why!
Ajinkya Rahane has, thus far, collected 1,090 of his 4,471 Test runs against Australia. It’s a team he has fired a fourth of his 22 Test fifties against and lest it is forgotten, also two dogged centuries, both of which…
Another Day, Another Majestic Record For Everybody’s Favourite AB de Villiers!
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…
What Lessons Did George Russell Learn About F1 Thanks To The 2020 Season?
At the outset, scoring no more than 3 career points from 38 races would make George Russell seem like a slow starter in F1, if you don’t wish to use stronger terms. But often what you see isn’t always what…
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…
Where Will F1’s Maiden 2021 Race Be Held?
Do you even remember the exact result of the last Australian Grand Prix? It did not happen in 2020. It is not going to happen- where it stands this year- in Australia. So, obviously 2021 is ruled out. Fact is,…
“Godspeed!”: A Salutation Of Ayrton Senna!
Fact. ‘Hammertime’ is ahead of him and by a margin too big to ever repress. Schumacher weighs bigger in numbers and draws level in wide-reaching appeal. Another fact. Prost has more world titles than him. Here’s yet another, fact. The…
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…
Red Bull @ 300 Grands Prix! A Champion Team Amid Struggles Aims To Bounce Back!
Red Bull could rise. Red Bull may rise. Red Bull should rise.Which among the above is the right answer? Surely Formula 1 is no child’s play. But then it isn’t it some school-grade multiple choice question either, wherein one’s asked…
All About SteF1: The Electric Smile And Dollops Of Self-Confidence Driving One Of F1’s Growing Content Creators!
You are a good driver in FORMULA 1 if you win multiple races. You are a great driver in FORMULA 1 if you win world championships. But you become a legend when you lift multiple world titles. In the current…
Do Men Play Chess Better Than Women?
The names Kasparov, Karpov, and Lasker are considered the most famous chess players of all and they are all males. The best woman in chess is currently number 73 in the international ranking. Do men play chess better than women?…
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…
5 Possibilities At The F1 Race At Imola Today
As the daunting albeit challenging Imola, a track most remembered for claiming the sport’s most mercurial and unforgettable talents in Senna returns, we wonder as to what might become of Sunday’s race. Who’ll seem daunting, who’ll command fiery headlines and…
Why Pierre Gasly With Alpha Tauri For 2021 Is Great News For Fans?
Young French driver Pierre Gasly, 59 Grands Prix starts, 2 podiums, one of which transpired into a heart-stopping, emotional win- shall continue to race for Alpha Tauri in 2021. In the 12 races held so far, Gasly has finished inside…