Another series and therefore, another fresh opportunity for India to make it count. This time, however, away from the home comfort of flat decks and turning sub-continental wickets. Can India, who are about to star in their very first 5-match…
India tour of New Zealand 2020: Schedule and Squad
India tour of New Zealand 2020 – Who’ll emerge the better competitor and who’ll subdue the opponent in another brand new series – India’s tour of New Zealand 2020! Few teams in world cricket are packing a punch quite like…
The Perfectly Imperfect Yet Captivating World Of Steve Smith!
We hear the term ‘perfection’ rather frequently in the world of cricket. It was spotted in the 2000s when Ponting pulled one off the front foot. It was sensed in the straight drive of the great Tendulkar. Wasim Akram’s inswinging…
When Virat Kohli comes out to bat the world of the Indian cricket fan nearly pauses in sheer awe.
When Virat Kohli begins to convert a great start into a big score then the fan tends to think – and cannot be doubted- that India can overcome nearly any opposition. Barring the odd game against Australia last evening, this…
What Was Unique About The Wall Of Cricket? How Dravid Stood Apart?
In a tribute to Rahul Dravid, let’s try to ascertain what was unique about him, what made him tick? How long can you bear a frozen shoulder? Can you willingly pick up somebody’s bag knowing you can’t move an inch?…
Top 5 Unsold Players In IPL Auction
There were a lot of players who went unsold in IPL 2020 auction. But, first up let’s find some context to this year’s action. Quite like the drama and thrill that watching a live T20 brings, there’s a certain element…
Prithvi Shaw Is Blooming, Despite Being Absent From The Mainstream
The quiet smile. The gentle glare; not probing, not doubting, but merely observing. And let’s not forget- the quiet simplicity. To top it all up, the puppy-faced innocence. The backlift balancing the rhythm of the body, as if giving a…
Cricket South Africa Convince Graeme Smith To Be Director Of Cricket
He was once among the most feared and disruptive of all modern opening batsmen in the day. At a time where there was hardly any dearth of talents in a star-studded South African line-up, that included Hashim Amla, AB de…
Another Day, Another Virat Kohli Masterclass. Why Then, The Man Resists Becoming A Format Specialist?
Spare a thought. Spare a thought to the big-hitting, six-scoring Evin Lewis. On his watch, the West Indies looked safe and comfortable on their way to what might have easily been one-sided domination at Hyderabad. Also, spare a thought for…
World Test XI vs India: The Best of the World That Can Beat Team India in India
The Indian Test team has been on a roll in the last couple of years. They are currently placed firmly at the top of the ICC World Test Championship Table and look almost unbeatable at home. Teams like England, Australia,…
Most shocking cricketer deaths: Cricketers Who Died Tragically While Playing
27th November, 2014, will be registered in the annals of cricket history as one of the saddest days in the sport’s history. It was on this day that 25-year-old Australian cricketer Philip Hughes breathed his last. Hughes’ death, who died…
India vs WI series: Takeaways from India’s ODI and T20I squads
The Indian squads for the limited overs series against the West Indies was announced last evening. The India vs WI series will begin with a 3-match T20I series on the 6th of December, followed by a 3-match ODI series beginning…
Virat Kohli Masterclass: 5 Underrated Virat Kohli performances that you need to relive
That Virat Kohli is already a living legend is well-known by now. He is well on his path to become one of the greatest cricketers of all time, across formats. What this Indian batting superstar has already achieved is phenomenal…
India vs South Africa Tests: A look at the key stats and records
The India vs South Africa Test series is all set to begin from the 2nd of October. While the India-South Africa rivalry isn’t as renowned as some of the other more fancied ones they do share a rich history of…
India vs South Africa Test series: Most memorable performances in the rivalry
The India vs South Africa Test series is all set to begin from the 2nd of October. It will be an interesting challenge for the visiting South African side who are a team in transition. It important to realize that…
Virat Kohli records – A look at the key accomplishments of India’s batting genius
To say that Virat Kohli is a batting great would be understatement. A cursory glance at the lengthy list of Virat Kohli records would tell us why this man is so special. In a very short span of time, the…
India vs South Africa Test series: Is Rohit Sharma as a Test opener the right way to go?
There was an interesting development in the announcement for the Indian squad for the India vs South Africa Test series in October. Opener KL Rahul was dropped because of his continuing poor form. However, his place is now likely to…
What Are The Best Moments Of Eoin Morgan’s Career?
Across the star-studded pantheon of contemporary English cricketers, responsible for lifting the World Cup, where do you place Eoin Morgan? What are the best moments of Eoin Morgan’s career? Left-handers, as they say, bring a certain elegance and panache to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…