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Sune Luus To Captain Proteas Women To India As Dane van Niekerk Misses Out Again!

In what appears as a mixed-bag of news for one of the most talented and entertaining cricketing outfits in the women’s game- South Africa Women’s team– leg spinner and middle-order batswoman Sune Luus will lead the Proteas Women to the…

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Test: Key Takeaways

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Test in Chattogram will remain a historic one for Afghanistan cricket now. Playing only their 3rd Test match, the Aghani boys showed tremendous spirit to squash Bangladesh in their own backyard by 224 runs. This is…

Here’s The Latest Piece Of Michael Schumacher Health Update

Ever since he hung up his racing boots, if there’s a question that has perturbed all racing fans and F1 lovers then it’s got to do with the Michael Schumacher health update. Not just a race winner but a multiple…

Sourav Ganguly Records: Looking back at Dada’s Key Milestones And Achievements

In his heydays, Sourav Chandidas Ganguly was one of the most influential cricketers in India; second only to Sachin Tendulkar. Fondly called as ‘Dada’, he was a superlative left-handed batsman and an extraordinary captain who accomplished countless great feats for…

Cricket Video Games: The Best options for cricket fans and gaming addicts

For sports addicts, who don’t actually wish to ‘play’ the sport, there are a wide assortment of video games available today that lures them. Football, basketball, and even tennis are some of the popular sports that have plenty of options…

Yuvraj Singh Records: A look at the key achievements by the stylish Indian match-winner

Earlier this year, when Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket, an era came to a close in Indian cricket. The stylish left-handed batsman was one of the finest strikers of the ball and one of Indian cricket’s greatest…

Ravichandran Ashwin To Move To Delhi Capitals In The IPL

If there’s been a talent that’s been missing out on major cricketing action especially in the international space, then it is none other than India’s very own Ravichandran Ashwin. He wasn’t there in the recently-concluded 2019 World Cup. It was…

Jasprit Bumrah hat-trick: Other Indian bowlers who took Hat-Tricks in international cricket

Jasprit Bumrah is the toast of the nation at present. His sensational performance in the recently concluded Test series against the West Indies dazzled even some of the former fast bowling greats of the world. Bumrah’s effort in the series…

Big test for Rashid Khan as his team ready themselves against Bangladesh

The next big test for Rashid Khan’s career is here. And he will be tested in a few hours from now. For a team constantly on the look out of heroes, inspirational figures that can help spread the sport in…

Why the West Indians will have to watch out for Ellyse Perry

In a few hours from now, the West Indies women will take on inarguably, the strongest force in the Women’s Cricketing universe. Fireworks are expected to be bludgeoned from the meat of the blade and towering batting displays remain on…

Cricket fan of the 90s? Here is a look at the best vintage cricket ads that will make you nostalgic

Cricket commercials are nothing new. For a nation that is obsessed with cricket and puts its stars on a pedestal, the Indian television screen is almost always teeming with adverts featuring a host of Indian cricket stars. However, cricket advertisements…

West Indies vs India Test series: Sensational Jasprit Bumrah dazzles Andy Roberts and Curtly Ambrose

It was an exhibition of sensational fast bowling. On a dry pitch, Jasprit Bumrah had the West Indian batsmen prancing around all over the place with his varying lengths, lines and movement. The young Indian fast bowler finished with stunning…

Interesting Changes Emerge For India’s T20 Series Vs South Africa

India’s T20 series vs South Africa shall include 3 T20s and as many Tests. In an interesting contest that’s slated to begin from mid-September, the squad announcement for the side facing the visiting Proteas had been generating wide-ranging debates. Everybody’s…

Lady Drivers In F1: The Sport Awaits A Lady To Excel At The Top Level

In a sport that prides itself on the illustrious achievements of a generation of world champions, there being no dearth of accomplished, starry names- the likes of Fangio, Senna, Schumacher, Hunt, Lauda, Alonso, Vettel, Hamilton exemplifying the sport in their…

Don Bradman Records: A look at the phenomenal feats of cricket’s first and only superhero

If there is one batsman in cricket history who can actually be regarded as a genuine superhero, it will always be Sir Donald Bradman. The legend from Australia was born on the 27th of August, 1908, in New South Wales.…

Ben Stokes’ 135* or Brian Lara’s 153*: Which are the greatest 4th innings knocks in Test cricket?

England’s Ben Stokes set the cricket world alight this Sunday after his freak unbeaten knock of 135 that helped England win a magical Ashes Test from an impossible situation. England was down and out at Headingley; being reduced to 286-9…

Ben Stokes Draws Praise From Newcastle United Manager Steve Bruce

There’s not really much of a connection between Football and Cricket. It could either be that players who play either Cricket or Football may happen to excel in both or the more convenient and logical answer would be that both…

West Indies vs India: Ashwin’s exclusion from the 1st Test is baffling

West Indies vs India Test Series: The first Test between West Indies and India at North Sound is poised interestingly, with visitors India ending the first day at 203-6 on a pitch that is assisting seam bowlers and spinners. While…

Ashes 2019 Test series: Can Jofra Archer be the next big pace sensation in Test cricket?

Jofra Archer is the toast of the season. There’s no doubt about it. The England pace bowler has been dominating headlines for a while now. He was one of the standout bowlers in the Indian Premier League (2019), playing for…

F1 2021 Car Design: The Sport Unfurls Look Of Futuristic Car For ’21 Season and Beyond

If you wondered after having discussed incessantly the new rules applicable to the 2021 season and beyond, how might the F1 2021 car design look and feel, then perhaps that wait is over. Few things can generate the kind of…

West Indies vs India Test Series – A look at some crucial numbers and stats

The 2-match Test series between India and the West Indies is all set to begin from the 22nd of August at North Sound, Antigua. While the West Indies haven’t been at their best in the longest format for a while…

Alfa Romeo Team Manager Shares Exciting Insight On Kimi Raikkonen

Few drivers generate as much thrill as excitement as Kimi Raikkonen, still Ferrari’s last world champion. And interestingly, even fewer continue undeterred with a no-nonsense badass attitude quite like the laconic Finnish driver. Currently driving in his first season with…

Ashes 2019: Jofra Archer smiling after Steve Smith injury inflames cricket fans

It was graphic. It was brutal. It was Test cricket at its nastiest. But not necessarily at its best. The 4th day of the second Ashes 2019 Test match between England and Australia at Lord’s, which eventually ended in a…

Threat To Indian Cricket Team In Mysterious E-Mail

It could be a senile incident. A random occurrence. It could even be a poor joke. Or, if it must be said, it could be a vicious ploy to hurt the sentiments of those involved. One just hopes that it…

Here’s a look at the best Ashes performers of all time

Australia’s Steve Smith lit up Ashes Series 2019 with his twin hundreds in the first Test at Edgbaston. Smith now has 2312 Ashes runs at an average of 60.84 with 10 hundreds and 6 fifties. He is well on his…