Remember the tall lanky pacer from the island jewel that is Sri Lanka, one who could generate tremendous bounce and pace, and often in the same delivery? The high-arm action, the lanky built, the man whose deliveries had a lot…
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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…
How to Avoid Consuming Refined Sugar?
Most of us start our day with cereal followed by coffee and a bagel. Soda with our meals and cookies and cakes to snack on is the usual thing to do. We consume a lot of sugar without even registering…
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…
After Electing To Skip Pakistan Tour, Mushfiqur Rahim Ready To Face Zimbabwe
In the context of the sport, this would be a very interesting cricketing series to follow, and not only for the reason that these are two sides that don’t really play that often against one another but also for the…
North Korea’s Dictator Kim Jong-un’s Net Worth
How can a man be so rich when his people are so poor? This question may well be asked by Kim Jong-un, the world-famous dictator from North Korea. Here is all about Kim Jong Un net worth, his assets and…
Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth: Biography, Car, His career
We bring you everything you need to know about Our Favorite Cristiano Ronaldo, CR7. CRISTIANO RONALDO NET WORTH 420 million euros JUVENTUS NET SALARY IS31 million euros ESTIMATED INCOME IN 2020100 million euros Cristiano Ronaldo is considered one of the…
The Painful Numbers From Internet Shutdowns In India!
The world is talking about it. Different parts of the world have already taken to their staunch dislike and disapproval about a reality that does pose a lot many questions about the democratic set-up currently prevailing in India. The country…
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…
Steve Smith’s redemption – A tale of grit, determination and valor
They booed him. They mocked him. And then they booed him some more. But Steve Smith remained unfazed; impassive, rather. He did what he had been selected to do – make runs. And scoring 286 runs in a high-octane Ashes…
Smriti Mandhana’s ICC T20 ranking: the glitter amid the gloom vs England
When Smriti Mandhana comes out to bat, the traffic of Mumbai doesn’t stop, the MCG doesn’t increase in its length, not a single bird refuses to vacate the clear blue skies hovering above Connaught Place, and certainly, the London eye…
There’s no time for complacency, West Indies! Can you make it 3-0?
Recently, the West Indies defeated England. The world erupted in a wave of joy. Okay, that’s too much. Some part of the cricketing world was admirably touched. The rest, couldn’t care. It is needless to say that the West Indian…
Mazel Tov: Israel witnesses a double-digit tourism growth from Indian tourists!
When Israeli Prime Minister Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in India a few months back, he went back saying, “Jai Hind, Jai Bharat, Jai Israel!” This poignant message from a powerful leader, of arguably the strongest nation in the Middle East, gave…
2018 Russian Grand Prix: 5 things to look forward to at Sochi
Snowy mountains, tons of Vodka, nippy evening breeze and a race track that lets cars go flat out, especially on the very long main straights- Sochi excites as much as it bewilders audiences. How on earth did the Ferraris didn’t…
Alastair Cook, retiring at 33, leaves Cricket wondering about ‘what-might’ have been
None can stop the changing vagaries of time. Today, Alastair Cook is an active player. Starting September 11, he will be addressed as an ex-English cricketer. Fans will miss him; English cricket would be in a state of permanent wonder…
Everything to look forward to as India Women’s team gets ready for the Sri Lankan challenge
From the onset of September 15, 2018, the action in the women’s game will move to Sri Lanka, the tiny island paradise holding a sea-size of beauty and idyllic cricketing pleasures. But when you know what’s at stake- knowing there…
Sri Lanka’s Kaminu Mendis is creating buzz for an eccentrically talented skill
Kamindu Mendis is today a name that probably the international bandwagon of globetrotting fans that support the game do not know of. Kamindu Mendis also happens to be this name that not many would even care to search about unless someone…
Where is James Faulkner? Can Australia spruce a James Faulkner comeback?
He really shouldn’t have said that he hates or dislikes playing against the West Indies. It was the crucial quarter-final, a virtual mini-final of sorts in the middle of 2014 ICC World T20. We rewind back to 4 years from…
Bismah Maroof: Pakistan’s dogged soldier!
Breaking into the national team at 15, becoming a regular shortly thereafter and, going onto captain the limited overs side until eventually becoming a leader across formats- life’s come a full circle for Bismah Maroof. From a distance, if you…
Lahiru Kumara is a magnificent find for Sri Lanka
For months together, the Sri Lankan team- once a power pack of sorts including talents like Malinga, Mendis, Sangakkara, Mahela- has been criticised for producing what, at best, was mediocre cricket. They came to India as of the last year,…
The West Indies should just avoid complacency, the win will be theirs at St. Lucia
With so much currently going on in the world of sport to think that a Test match is being held at St. Lucia in the Caribbean may not immediately spike the viewers’ attention. Not in the least when it is…
Breaking millions of hearts world-wide, De Villiers says goodbye
Can there be a DRS to this decision? Can the third umpire reverse the decision? For the first time ever, in around thirteen years of his playing cricket and moving heads in nothing but sheer awe, does it feel that…
Andre Russell the six-hitting-all rounder turns 30. What can be expected in the years ahead?
The West Indies constantly remain on the verge of a meltdown. Spanked by Pakistan recently in their only tour to the sub-continental land in over 5 years and beaten fair and square by England and Pakistan again at home from…
Brits in Thailand: Not a good idea! In last 2 years, 60 Unsolved cases of Britons dying shocks the World
Thailand is always a good idea for some recreation away from home. The spas, the sunny beaches, private islands, discotheques and an utterly feisty but adorable urban chaos- it’s too good to not be explored. The vibe, the quintessential warmth…
20 Travel Goals Every 20-Something Indian Should Aspire To Reach And Complete
Being in your 20s is absolutely the best time of one’s life, you’re young and an equal amount of an adult to make your dreams turn into a reality. There’s so much that one wants to achieve and then achieves,…