Prashant Jangam: The man on whom MI franchise heavily banks

In the last IPL, video of MI players heaping praises on their team manager, Mr Prashant Jangam went viral. One could see the fondness the MI stars shared with Prashant. The video highlights the importance of people like Prashant Jangam and others who meticulously work hard away from the limelight. Today, on his birthday, we share the journey of the Team Manager of most successful franchise of IPL.

Vishmi Gunaratne: Srilanka's star in the making

For a significant time, Chamari Athapaththu carried the burden of Srilanka women's cricket team. But fortunately now, a lot of youngster are taking the responsibility of the team. And amongst these, stands a teen sensation names Vishmi Gunaratne. The 2nd centurion for Srilanka is the youngest debutant for their team, and also the youngest to hit a century in List A Women's cricket for Srilanka. The way she is going, it looks like she has a good future ahead of her. On her birthday today, sharing an appreciation article for her.

A rare low scoring India Pakistan match

The high voltage clash between the arch rivals India and Pakistan went India's way. The low scoring thriller saw a lot of twists and turns, and it looked like it's Pakistan's game for most of the time. But Jasprit Bumrah and Indian bowlers had different plans. One of the best low scoring matches, this will be remembered for quite some time now.

India vs Pakistan: Preview

The high voltage match between India and Pakistan is set to happen tonight. On one side a victorious India are high on confidence, whereas on the other hand, Pakistan have been humiliated by USA. Looking at the situation now, it seems like it's an easy victory for India. But honestly, anything can happen. Here's an article which shares the preview and predictions of the match.

The inspiring story of Saurabh Netravalkar

He had to choose between studies and cricket, and gladly he chose both. Story of Saurabh Netravalkar startes doing rounds on the internet after knowing that the hero for USA in their match against Pakistan is also a full time working professional who works in Oracle. It's actually funny to see that a cricketer is searched more on LinkedIn than on cricket pages. Netravalkar's story is one of the most unbelievable and rare stories in cricket, and is inspirational to everyone in multiple ways.

USA stuns Pakistan in a super over thriller

The host nation of USA defeated Pakistan in the most unexpected upset of the tournament. A match considered to be an easy win for Pakistan turned out to be quite the opposite, with the Men in Green ending up on the losing side. The USA team pulled off a phenomenal victory over the former finalists of the T20 world cup in a closely contested match which went till super over. A matter of pride for the hosts, its a matter of shame for Pakistan who would be absolutely devastated by getting defeated from an associate nation.

2024 T20 world cup and substandard pitches

The world cup in USA was supposed to be a crowd puller. But it's turning out to be exactly the opposite. And the substandard quality of pitches are worsening the situation even more. Pitches play a significant role in the outcome of the game, and the 2021 World Cup was an example of the same. USA seems to have not learnt the lessen of 2021 WC, and if necessary steps are not taken and the quality of pitches is not improved, the the cricket in USA will die even before it began to flourish.

Indian start their world cup campaign with a clinical victory

India began their world cup campaign with a clinical victory over Ireland. Beautiful display of bowling from pacers, and skipper leading from the front saw India comfortably win the match. The match wasn't astonishing, it was the choice of batting line-up and playing eleven. It worked for us yesterday, will it work going ahead as well?

Does India really stand a chance in this world cup?

Indian team is all set to start their world cup campaign today. This world cup holds a very important role for India in multiple ways. With the wounds of 2023 WC being fresh, this world cup gives a chance to redeem it. And knowing that it could be potentially the last one for Rohit and Virat increases the value of it even more. Winning it would also give a perfect farewell to Rahul Dravid. But does this Indian team stand a chance in this world cup?

Kedar Jadhav: The underrated star of India retires

Many players have played cricket, but only one player has 1000+ runs, 40+ batting average, strike rate of 100+ and 25+ wickets together. And he is Kedar Jadhav. Yesterday, Jadhav announced his sudden retirement from all forms of the game. And bidding adieu to the game when no one expected, just like his friend Dhoni, Jadhav astonished everyone. His entire career was full of great achievements, yet he was underrated. Today, as he retires from the game, let's have a look at the career of thus underrated gem.

7 IPL performers to watch out for India's future

Just a few days back, 17th edition of IPL ended with KKR being crowned as the champions of the same. Just like every IPL, this edition also saw a lot of good individual performances from many players. Some became the talk of the town earlier in the season, some did it later. But what was pleasing to see is the fact that one got to see young and unheard Indians making their mark at a good level. After looking at the entire season, let's have a look of 7 players who are strong contenders of donning the Blue Jersey going ahead.

Abhishek Nayar: An underrated yet a wonderful mentor

Venkatesh Iyer termed Abhishek Nayar as the most important man in KKR dugout. And truly, Nayar had a huge role in the team's success. Not many know that Nayar also has a significant role in shaping up players like Rohit Sharma and Dinesh Karthik, who saw a turnaround in their careers after the guidance of Nayar. Its really pleasing to see that the underrated player is not finally getting his due share of credit as a coach and mentor.

Ravi Shastri: One of the finest coaches of Indian Team

Indian team was blessed to have many coaches. Gary Kirsten, John Wright, Rahul Dravid have all done their job really well. But one name which stands out of all these is Ravi Shastri. One of the most fearless coaches, him along with Virat put that killer Instinct in the team, which helped our team scale newer heights. He was psychologically very strong, and it reflected on his antics on the field. A good player, a phenomenal commentator and one of the finest coaches in the form of Ravi Shastri celebrates his 62nd birthday today

KKR: The deserving champions of 2024 IPL

With a clinical victory over SRH, KKR clinched on to their 3rd title. And with the way they were cruising in the entire tournament, they were clearly one of the favourites, but the way they defeated SRH in qualifier as well as in the finals, the showed that they deserved the trophy more than anyone else. Great captaincy from Iyer, and amazing mentoring from their legend Gautam Gambhir, Bharat Arun and Abhishek Nayar yielded them their 3rd title.

IPL title and redemption of Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has proved his mettle as a leader, by leading his team KKR to their 3rd title. In the 4 IPL editions he has played as a leader, he led his teams to the finals on 2 occasions (1 for DC and 1 for KKR). He is a natural leader of a group of men. And this title isn't just a tale of his leadership, itst also a tale of redemption of what happened with him 2 months back

Bangladesh: The longest living underdogs of cricket

Associate nations work hard and eventually turn into ICC full member nations. And once the same happens, usually the teams takes only few years to challenge the toughest opponents. However, Bangladesh's case is different. Even after 27 years of them being full member nation, they are far away from challenging tough teams. Recently they lost a series to newly formed USA. In true sense, Bangladesh are the longest living underdogs of world cricket.

Rise of USA cricket: Baby steps to a giant leap

From playing Division 5 cricket, to defeating a Division 1 and test playing nation of Bangladesh, USA cricket has come a long way. The nation to play first ever international match in 1844, faded away slowly. But with great planning , perfect execution they paved their way back. From baby steps, to giant leap they did it all to understand a different dream, but which eventually helped cricket. The story of rise of USA cricket is one to tell and the one worth listening.

SRH vs KKR final: Preview

After 2 months of continuous cricket, SRH and KKR are all set to have a final go to hunt for the title. The top two teams would battle against each other to see either of them lift the trophy. It would also be an interesting to witness the battle between Cummins the leader, and Gambhir the mentor. What eventually happens, only time will tell. But what looks like a possibility, is what I'm sharing here. An article to share the details preview of the final with logical reasons, and to see on whom do I think could lift the trophy.

Franchise owners and their sense of entitlement

IPL is heavily dependent on franchises. The franchise owner play an important part in the league. But on occasions, the same owners are seen venting out frustration on players on live television. The thought the they pay the players is right, but that doesn't give them the right to do anything to the national heroes. The sense of entitlement from the franchise owners is only good if it's limited, otherwise it won't yield good results

Shreyas Iyer: A natural leader

In his 4th season of IPL, Shreyas Iyer has led his team in 2 finals (1 for Delhi Capitals and 1 for KKR). He is a rare combination of a player with extreme arrogance and attitude, blended with a calm head. The attitude allows him to get aggressive, and his calm head allows him to stay focused even when he is aggressive. Which is why he makes a good leader. Without a doubt, Shreyas Iyer is a natural leader and one would expect him to lead the senior India side in the coming 4-5 years.

Gautam Gambhir: The ideal coach for Indian team

Just a few days back, the news of Gautam Gambhir to be appointed as coach if Indian team grabbed the headlines. Instantly it went viral, knowing what he could do as a coach. Perhaps the best alternative to fill in Dravid's shoes is selfless Gambhir, who always puts the team's interest ahead of him. His presence as a mentor aided LSG in the last 2 seasons, and now is massively helping KKR who were not that strong from the past few seasons. Appointing him as the coach will probably help India blend their drought of ICC tournaments.

Should umpires be punished for wrong decisions

Umpiring is perhaps the most important thing in a cricket match. It's the umpires who officiate and conduct the match. For once a player faltering in a match won't leave that big impact on the match, but an umpiring error can certainly do it. When disciplinary action is taken on players for their wrong doings, then shouldn't there be any action against the umpires if they perform poorly?

Siddharth Kaul shines on his County debut

Grabbing a 5-wicket haul on his debut for Northamptonshire, Siddharth Kaul has hit the headlines amidst the ongoing IPL back home. Kaul signed a 3-match contract with Northamptonshire, and instantly made it count after scalping 5 Gloucestershire wickets on his debut. While he is now far away from playing in Indian squad, still his performances like these give joy to millions of Indians.

Impact player rule: A boon or a curse?

Impact player is a rule which is constantly grabbing headlines since its inception. The rule has been criticized by many, and lauded by a few others. Recently, Rohit Sharma and Kohli termed the rule as a futile one, while Ravi Shastri defended the rule giving his logically explanation. So, it the impact player rule really a boon or a curse? And what is the best solution to implement it without affecting the game?

The country of self-obsessed individuals

Gautam Gambhir once stated that India is a celebrity obsessed and milestone obsessed nation. His statement was blown out of proportion, but was absolutely correct. Players refusing single at times to reach to their own century, or the inability to listen to critics is a big testament of the same. Owing to the fanbases in IPL, a lot of players have become self obsessed and are considering themselves to be bigger than the game, while cleverly portraying as selfless one's. And to know that even the most celebrated heroes do the same, is more painful.

Ruturaj Gaikwad: The captain

Leading a successful side like Chennai Super Kings, which consists of the face of franchise MS Dhoni can be a tough challenge. Filling the void of the most successful captain of India at such a young age is a daunting task. But Ruturaj Gaikwad did the same beautifully. He was trolled by many, criticized and blamed for loss while Dhoni was credited for victories, but Gaikwad continued to display his leadership skills without complaining, and without affecting his batting. Since not a lot has been spike about his captaincy, here's an appreciation article for Ruturaj Gaikwad, the captain

Peaking at the right time

Often the teams peaking late are more threatening than the teams peaking earlier. With 7 defeats in first 8 matches , RCB was reeling backwards, but a solid 6 win streak saw them enter in the playoffs. They've peaked just at the right time. With SRH, RR and KKR having lost a few matches, it looks like RCB will have an upper hand over these. Their women's team have won this year, and in all possibilities, now they look all set to have their first trophy.

A forgettable season for Mumbai Indians

The joint most successful franchise of IPL, Mumbai Indians had a horrid season as they ended up being at the bottom of the table. Out of all the season, this season was the worst season for Men in Blue and Gold. They had met the same fate in 2022, when they were at the bottom of table, but then they played without full strength squad, whereas this IPL they played with full might. What's more disheartening to see is to know that it could potentially be last season to see Rohit Sharma play for MI. In a nutshell, this was certainly a season which MI team and fans would like to forget.

Abolishment of toss: Sensible or foolish decision?

BCCI has decided to abolish the "Toss" from CK Nayudu. While one agrees that toss can give unfair advantage, and it's abolishment will do good, won't it be still unfair as the visiting team will get to choose whatever they can do. Instead of this, why doesn't the board just follow what Sachin Tendulkar once said about toss? Is this decision to abolish toss a sensible one or a foolish one?

Kieron Pollard: The lucky charm of Mumbai Indians

Whenever a book about Mumbai Indians will be written, name of Kieron Pollard would be engraved in golden words. Pollard and Mumbai Indians are inseparable words. If one man has contributed in all the crucial matches for Mumbai Indians, it is Pollard. He has a lion's share in the success of franchise. The big man came as a talented young boy when he joined, and when he left he was a legend already. On his birthday today, we would like to thank him for all his services for Mumbai Indians.

Siddharth Kaul shines on his County debut

Siddharth Kaul recently joined the Northamptonshire for County cricket, and immediately making an impact, he grabbed a 5-wicket haul on his debut itself. He joins the elite list of overseas bowlers to get a 5-for on their County debut

Poonam Khemnar: The finisher India requires

WPL gave many new stars to the nation. And one such star was Poonam Khemnar, who impressed everyone with her long sixes. Everyone was in awe of her hitting prowess. Her bat swing immediately captivated the minds of all the cricket fans. And her ability to hit sixes long back into the stands mesmerized everyone. Her textbook shots were a treat to watch, and her long sixes and unorthodox 360 degree shots were even more pleasing to the eyes. Her ability of adapting to the situations, and launching an attack on opposition were highly applauded by the fans. And everyone just wondered, that Indian team definitely lacks someone like her who can do what she did in this WPL. And in all possibilities, she looks like the perfect finisher which Women in Blue want, and going ahead if she continues to do the same, then it's only a matter of time before we see her in the Blues.

Pat Cummins: A legend already

Pat Cummins is setting a benchmark with the way he is captaining any side he is told to head. It was evident from the fact that he won 2 ICC titles in a span of just 5 months. He is one of the most overachieved yet underrated captains of Australia. And his journey from losing a finger in his childhood, to being a legend is truly amazing. Believe it or not, he is a modern-day legend already.

The importance of press conference

On 2nd May, Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar addressed the nation through the press conference. They gave justification to each and every decision of theirs. The clarity and transparency for all the players was needed for the public. Otherwise the fanbases of players and their PR agencies get a good chance to troll other selected players. The press conference therefore is important in multiple ways.

An evolved version of Riyan Parag

Every IPL has some interesting stories to tell, and resurrection of Riyan Parag is certainly one of the most spoken tales about this edition of the league. And rightly so, he is now an evolved version of himself. His shots look flawless and his bat flow look seamless. He nas mastered the art of handling pressure beautifully, and he has learnt how to behave on the field gracefully. In just a few matches, he turned all his trollers to make them his admirers.

CWC 2024 Indian squad: Courageous move, or a foolish decision?

Indian squad for 2024 T20 World Cup was announced. And a few new names in the squad has left everyone wondering. And similarly has been the inclusion of a few constant members of the squad. As of now the squad looks good as the players are in good form in the IPL, but will it be the case later on? Is it a brave move by the selection committee, or a series of some foolish decisions?

Rohit Sharma: The epitome of selfnessness

There are some great players who have a flurry of records to their name. There are some who have great leadership skills and they earn respect of everyone. And there are some players, who are extremely selfless, and who put team's interest ahead of individual milestones. Rohit Sharma is a unique combination of all these. And apparently he is the only Indian player who has all three qualities. Amongst all these, it's his selflessness which stands tall and makes us realise at times on how blessed are we to have him in our national side

Abhishek Sharma: The rising star

Sunrisers Hyderabad are unleashing their firepower in this IPL. Travis Head and Klassen are taking the team to a new level. And amongst these overseas proven stars, stands tall a young Indian named Abhishek Sharma. A teenage prodigy as he was, Abhishek is already quite popular in Punjab. And gladly now, he is getting the respect he deserves.

Is batting friendly cricket ending the road for bowlers?

With 250 run barrier breached every now and then, and 200 crossed like a piece of cake, its only a matter of time before bowlers end up being bowling machine. Shorter boundaries, flat wickets and balls which hardly offer anything to the bowlers highly favour the batters. And there is nothing left for the bowlers. Already underappreciated, there are high chances that next generation will never take bowling as a career option eventually leading to the end of cricket.

20 most popular quotes on Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly the greatest player to have ever played the beautiful game of cricket. In a career spanning over a period of 24 years, he broke almost all the records one could. In process, he has earned millions of fans. And amongst some of his fans are some popular names in the world. To get an idea about what the prominent personalities from cricket and non- cricketing background have said for him, one has to read the quotes stated by them. All these quotes show their fond affinity and respect for the Little Master. And although there are numerous such quotes from renowned names all over the globe, here are the 20 best quotes out of them for Sachin Tendulkar:

Sachin Tendulkar: The ambassador of cricket

Sachin Tendulkar might be the greatest player to have ever played the game, but for Indians he is much more than than. He is the God of cricket, and an emotion which is irreplaceable. An entire generation grew up watching and following him. And even today, 11 years after retirement, he still continues to inspite many youngsters to follow their dreams. This article is a tribute to Sachin on his birthday

When Sachin played for Pakistan before his India debut

Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest ever player to have played the game. He took the Indian cricket to a different level altogether. But not many know, the before making his debut for India, he played for Pakistan. Its quite amusing to know that future Bharatratna played against India, for our arch rivals Pakistan. Its one of the most interesting yet unknown stories about God of Cricket

Hardik Pandya and the downfall of Mumbai Indians

Nothing is going well since Hardik Pandya is appointed as the captain of Mumbai Indians. The decision has led to the downfall of the joint most successful team in IPL. And moreover, it is affecting Pandya on an individual level as well. Pandya clearly lacks the leadership skills. He is failing with the bat, with the ball and as a captain. In an attempt to he unique, he is just ignoring the common sense. And its sad to see an Indian player at the receiving end of something so bad.

When a Desert-storm named Sachin hit Sharjah

Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest player to have ever played the game. In a career spanning for a whopping 24 years, he has played numerous memorable innings. But the innings which stands out of all his knocks is the one he played in Sharjah, when his knock of 143 runs single handedly won the game for India. The "Desert Storm" as termed by many, this innings still remains fresh in every fans minds even after 26 years.

Is 250 the new 200?

Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 266 today. For the 3rd time in this tournament. A staggering totals of 287, 277 and 266 are scored by them. And on one occasion , RCB scored 262 while chasing. The 250 run barrier which seemed impossible back then, looks like a new good total, which is possible to reach on number of occasions while batting first, and rarely while batting second. In early days, 200 run barrier was seen as such. So is 250 the new 200?

The story of Ashutosh Sharma

Ashutosh Sharma is undoubtedly the standout player of this IPL. Right since his debut, he is proving to be a great finisher. On all the occasions, he has carried his team to a victory , or a close encounter when his top order and seniors have brutally failed. His clean hitting is a treat to watch, and his ability to play under immense pressure is highly commendable. Just like his on field antics, his life story is also equally inspiring.

How a great off spinner turned into a hard hitting opener!!

One of the finest off spinners, Sunil Narine is now achieving glory with his bat. Since he ever started to open the innings for KKR, his life and KKR's fate massively changed as he gave the perfect start the wanted. And continuing to do the same, he scored his first ever hundred in T20's yesterday. But how come a bowler, who hardly contributed with the bate turn into one of the best pinch hitters of the game?

The tale of Sajana Sanjeevan and Asha Shobhana

Indian women's squad for Bangladesh tour was announced yesterday. Out of all the names, Sajana Sajeevan and Asha Shobhana's selection is really a great sight to watch. The two players from Kerala had performed exceptionally well in WPL this year. And the struggle of both these players has been great, and the story of these two overcoming odds and making debut at the age of 29 and 34 respectively will inspire many other players to grind harder and achieve their dream.

Dinesh Karthik for 2024 T20 World Cup?

Dinesh Karthik is peaking just at the right time. His phenomenal knock of 83 runs of 35 balls, with long sixes has gained applause from all cricket fans. But most importantly, with knocks like these, he is breaking the doors of selection for T20 world cup. Looking at his current form, but taking a glimpse of his older world cup performances, should he be selected for the World Cup which lies a month ahead?

Batters to hit 6 sixes in an over

Yesterday, the Nepal batter Dipendra Singh Airee hit six sixes in an over against Qatar. With it he became the 5th batter to achieve this feat. Hitting 6 sixes in an over is a dream for every batter, and only a few have managed to achieve the feat. Here's a list of batters, who have done it

Nepal batter Dipendra Singh Airee hits 6 sixes in an over

Nepal batter Dipendra Singh Airee hit 6 sixes in an over against Qatar. With it he became the 3rd batter in T20I and the overall 5th batter to achieve this unique feat. His hard hitting prowess was always visible and it was only a matter of time before he does achieve some unique feat like this one.

The curious case of RCB

RCB is one of the most loved teams in IPL. With Virat being the face of franchise, the team always had a lot of stars in their squad. However, in spite of all these, they have zero trophies to their name. As astonishing is it to see it happen, it was slightly evident owing to some factors. Which are all those factors, is what we've discussed here

The duo of Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh

Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma almost pulled off a victory for their team today. In the last match, they pulled off an impossible looking victory, thereby making it to the headlines. Their fightback is commendable , and equally laudable is their clean six hitting ability in crunch situations. The duo reminds of the golden days when Yuvraj and Dhoni built partnerships to help India cross the line.

Are we failing to nurture our bowlers?

Mayank Yadav got injured in the match against Gujarat Titans. With his injury, for the nth time, the abilities of India to nurture their bowlers has come under the scanner. It has always been the case for India, when we had talents, and we failed to groom them and keep them fit. It's perhaps the most serious concern, which is yet to be addressed.

Player chosen by mistake, makes no mistake

Often life gives you moments when you're left embarrassed. It's up to you on how you tackle it and turn those into moments of glory. It's your efforts and actions which make your critics turn into your admirers. And Shashank Singh is a living example of it

Mayank Yadav: The new pace bowling sensation

Mayank Yadav hit the headlines with has ball clocking 155.8 kmph in the last match. And today he yet again broke his own record by going 156.7 kmph. But apart from his pace, his accuracy and his discipline make him lethal. And that's exactly what he's done. 3 wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs, at the batter's heaven Chinnaswamy is a testament to what he can do going ahead.

2011 World Cup: When India rejoiced after 28 years

Older generation had witnessed the Indian team lift 1983 world cup. The younger generation always wondered how joyful must be that moment. And on this day in 2011, they got to know the feeling as India won the world cup after a long wait of 28 years

5 cricketers who made a comeback after accident

Rishabh Pant hit a half century today. Seeing him raise the bat was a great moment for every cricket fan. Since the time he met with the fatal accident in December 2022, everyone was praying for his health and was hoping to see their hero back on the field. And here he is today. With his half century, he has announced his return in cricket which everyone was looking for.

Longevity of Dinesh Karthik: A lesser spoken thing

Dinesh Karthik showed his class yet again against Punjab Kings, with his match winning cameo. His innings reminded everyone of the Nidahas Trophy heroics. Often when we speak about him, we forget the fact that he is in the international circuit from past 2 decades. And his longevity is certainly his strengths, which is not much spoken about

SRH vs MI: A hell of a match

The highest scoring match of the IPL, turned out to be a complete entertainer for the fans. With raining boundaries and sixes, the match saw a blend of youth and experience show their class and gabe a tough fight to senior opponents. One of the finest clashes, this match will certainly be remembered for a long period of time.

Unmukt Chand: The lost Indian treasure

Unmukt Chand is a name which all the Indians know. The U-19 world cup winning captain was a teenage prodigy and was considered to be the next big thing in Indian cricket. But fortune had its was and he never played for India. And now, in 2024 T20 world cup, he will play against India. He is certainly India's lost treasure.

When India crushed Australian dream of 4th consecutive world cup

13 years ago, India defeated Australia in 2011 World Cup in one of the most closely contested games. And with the victory India proceeded ahead with elevated confidence to win the world cup. This encounter also ended the Australian hopes of winning their 4th world cup on a trot.

Was the Chepauk pitch dangerous to bat on?

IPL 2024 started with style. While everything about the game was good, the bounce of the wicket was questionable. It seemed like the unevenness of the wicket was high, due to which one saw balls of lesser pace going over the head of the keeper on multiple occasions.

IPL 2024: Pros, cons and precautions

The 17th season of Indian Premier League begins in few hours. This IPL is more important because it is the only T20 assignment before the T20 world cup. And hence, there should be a proper schedule of matches and workload management for the players who'll play the T20 world cup. Here's my detailed analysis on the risks and advantages of the tournament, and what should be done to extract the best out of it

End of MI vs CSK rivalry?

With Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni both stepping down as the captains of MI and CSK respectively, the rivalry between MI and CSK will also be significantly affected. The resemblance of unfolding events for the 2 most successful teams in history of IPL is uncanny. But also, the end of rivalry seems to be evident.

How Ruturaj and Dhoni met for the very first time

Ruturaj replaced MS Dhoni as the captain of Chennai Super Kings. It came as a surprise for many, but if one knows the story of how the two met for the first time, and how Dhoni was left awestruck by Ruturaj's cricketing mind, then it would be clear to everyone on why Dhoni chose Gaikwad as his successor.

MS Dhoni the captain: End of an era

MS Dhoni, the most successful captain of India, steps down as the captain of CSK. It was going to happen some day, but when I'd actually did, it was heartbreaking for the fans who have grown up seeing Dhoni lead the side. Without him leading the side, the game won't be the same for the fans.

Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces MS Dhoni as CSK captain

Ruturaj Gaikwad is named as the replacement for MS Dhoni as a captain for Chennai Super Kings. It's a bitter sweet moment for CSK fans ,to see their legend step down as a captain on one hand, and to see their young sensation take their team's charge on the other hand. A great chance for Gaikwad, one would expect him to excel prove the management's decision right.

African games verdict: A foolish decision by ICC

When it was pre decided that all the matches in African games will be given international status, then why special provision South Africa? It's foolish by the Proteas to appeal for it since they lost the matches, and it's even more ridiculous to see it getting approved by ICC

Shreyanka Patil: The future superstar of Indian cricket

Shreyanka Patil is a name which now needs no introduction. The purple cap holder of WPL 2024, she is now the leading wicket taker in 3 tournament within the past 6 months. Her skills, her intent and her abilities to perform in crunch situations give a glimpse of how bright her future would be. Most certainly, she is going to be the future superstar of Indian cricket

A much awaited trophy for RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of the most popular teams in the history of franchise league in cricket in India. They have the most loyal fanbase ever. In spite of their team having no titles, the fans never ceased to support and love their team. And to live up to the hype of their fans and team, the team led by Smriti Mandhana made the fans happy by winning their first ever title.

5 most successful teams in Ranji Trophy history

Ranji Trophy is the most prestigious trophy in the domestic circuit of our country. It's a matter of pride for many youngsters to play in this celebrated league. It's a platform where the young minds take their first step towards achieving the ultimate dream of wearing the blue jersey. A result of which one sees a different brand of cricket being played in this league. The teens face the experienced international stars, to go an extra mile to etch their name in the history of this trophy. And hence, this trophy brings the best out of everyone. While some win the trophy, some others hope to win it atleast once in their career. The one's who win rarely taste the joy of success. And then there are few members who fetch it like it's a normal day in the office.

Indian batters with most runs in one test series

India is known for its batters. Since ages, Indian batters have ruled the world of cricket. Maharaja Ranjitsinhji, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Abid Ali, Gundappa Vishwanath, Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli have continued the legacy of Indian batting in some style. And now, youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal are carrying the legacy forward in the oldest format of the game. With 712 runs in just 1 series, he became the third highest run scorer in a series by an Indian player. If he is the third with these numbers, one could only imagine who the top 2 are. Here's a list of Indian batters with highest runs in one series

10 test series with maximum number of 6's

Test cricket is the oldest format of the game. It is the format, where the game began. Red ball cricket brings out the best out of everyone. While the format sees lot of runs, sixes was always a rare phenomenon to witness in test a match. But now, with the widespread of T20, the number of times a batter clears ropes in tests have gone significantly up. The recently concluded series saw a staggering number of sixes being hit. And similar were some series, which saw a good number of sixes. Here's a list of 10 series with most number of sixes

Players who have a century, 5-for, stumping and catches as fielder and wicket-keeper

With his maiden 5-wicket haul, Glenn Phillips now has a century, a fifer, a stumping and a catch as a wicket keeper as well as a fielder to his name. With it he becomes the 3rd player in the 147 year history of cricket. Only 2 other players have achieved this rare feat, to know more about them, click on the link below to read the article 👇🏼

Iyer and Kishan exclusion: A good decision or scapegoat politics?

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan are excluded from the BCCI central contracts, for not playing the Ranji Trophy. While the disciplinary action was needed to keep the players in check, it als looks like the board is trying to make these 2 the scapegoats of the board's inabilities. Because if that wasn't the case, why only few players are excluded, while others are getting Grade A contract for doing the same thing? The answer to this is complex, and here's a detailed article which sharing my views on the entire issue 👇🏼

Dhruv Jurel: A star in the making

Just in his 2nd match, Dhruv Jurel stood firm for the team, leading it's way to a match and series win. A calm, composed batter with the right intent, Dhruv doesn't crumble under pressure. And as good a batter, he equally is a good wicket keeper. If it continues to happen, there's no doubt that he will be a star, whom the team would look up to in future.

Politics: A bigger game than cricket

Political interference in the game was yet again evident, when Hanuma Vihari spoke about an incident where politics affected him. Time and again, the unnecessary influence of politicians has stunted the growth of the game, and has denied many well deserved player a chance to play at the level they are capable of.

Women stars set to rule the cricket field

The second season of Women's Premier League, begins from tomorrow. The first edition of WPL was a massive success, which eventually prompted the board to take further decision of continuing with the league going forward. And if the continues to happen, WPL will turn out to be a milestone and a game changer for the women's cricket globally.

Are Men in Blue the new chokers?

With 6 losses in the finals, and 4 in semifinals of ICC tournaments since 2013, India really need to rethink the way we approach the knockouts. With so many losses, there are high chances that the tag of "chokers" will be associated with the team. South Africa were termed as chokers, and are finding it too difficult to get rid of the same, and if India doesn't take necessary actions, it's only a matter of time before the same happens with India

Sarfaraz Khan gets a well deserved India call-up

After a string of amazing performances and countless match winning knocks, Sarfaraz Khan finally gets a well deserved India call-up for the test matches against England. The journey from a teenage prodigy to his maiden call-up was surely long, but one would hope his journey from a test cricketer to a proven match winner at the highest level doesn't take much time.

Shamar Joseph: A watchman, to a man to watch for future

From a watchman, to a man to watch for future, Shamar Joseph has come a long way. His victory run today, was the run of every native Caribbean, who aspires to dream big and work hard for it. Shamar Joseph reminds the world of the raw West Indian pace attack. His story is truly inspiring and will continue to inspire many budding cricketers.

The rise of Afghanistan

It was a great sign to see India win yesterday, but even more good was to see our Afghan brothers play so well and fight till the end. Afghanistan is clearly the team to show most improvement in the past decade. And the rise of Afghanistan is a story worth listening, which will inspire many other nations. How cricket flourished there, and what good role do India and Pakistan have to propel the rise of cricket in Afghanistan, is a story to be heard.

SCG 2021: A tale of resilience, unwavering passion for the game, and unparalleled love for the country

3 years back, Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma battled their injuries to bat for a session and hald helping India pull off a historic draw. While the world has seen acts of bravery on the field, on most of the occasions it is one injured player, but on this occasion both the players were seriously injured and yet put the team's interest before their own injuries, showing exemplary bravery. If Gabba is one of the finest tales of resurrection, then SCG is a tale of resilience, unwavering passion for the game, and unparalleled love for the country

The demons of pitch, and hypocrisy of SENA

South Africa's first innings ended in a mere 22 overs, back in 2022 England's innings ended in 27 overs when the match happened in Australia and there was no outcry about the pitch. However, when England's innings got over in 45 overs in Ahmedabad, the same SENA countries and their fans cried foul about the pitch being doctored. The hypocrisy of these nations has been exposed time and again. Afterall when a pitch is same for both the teams, then why to cry foul only when the matches happen in subcontinent ?

A year of ups and downs

Some years are remembered for their glory, some years are remembered for the team's failure. However, this year will be remembered as the year of lot of ups and downs. While the statistics might say the team had a rather successful campaign considering the win percentage, the fans would surely suggest otherwise. With all that's happened, the team moves ahead to 2024, closing the chapter of 2023, and we pray to God that 2024 will be the year for Indian cricket

It's been a month, and it still hurts

The defeat in the World Cup final hurt the Indian fans and players. And it's continues to hurt all of them, even after a month. What followed the defeat is even more sad to witness. What's happening with Rohit Sharma in an around the IPL is sad to watch for any cricket fan. Which is why, matter how much time will go ahead, this defeat will continue to hurt everyone.

Youthful India tastes overseas success

Youth Indian team has had their fair bunch of success since the past entire year. However, most of their wins either came against associate nations, or in the home conditions. This series was different, and the team had the challenge to face a full strength South African team in the South African conditions. And gladly, the team lived up to the challenge to evolve victorious. And with it, the youthful team taste overseas success and now look to scale up their performances going ahead.

Women in Blue rule in the whites

Women in Blue register the largest ever test victory in the history of game, as they defeat England women comfortably by a margin of mammoth 347 runs. Ending the match in 2 and a half days, the team performed clinically to decimate the English, and now look to go ahead to face Aussies in the one off test encounter happening on 21st December

Keeping a billion hopes alive

India storm into the finals of world cup, after defeating their nemesis Newzealand, thereby ending the semifinal curse. And with the win, India find its way back in the finals after 12 years. As India inches closes to the 3rd title, the succes of the team keeps a billion hopes alive.

Men in Blue dominate the league stage being ruthless and unbeaten

3 months back, Indian cricket struggled with most of the fans disappointed with the team. And in a period of these 3 months, the team has brought a massive turnaround for fans, who started to lose interest in the game, to become firm believers who now support the Men in Blue to win the tournament. Credit has to be given to skipper Rohit Sharma, coach Rahul Dravi, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and everyone involved in the thinktank. An appreciation article for the entire management, who turned things around for the team to look invincible in the league stage.

Meg Lanning: The most successful captain of all time retires

If one thinks about the most successful captain of all time in cricket, Ricky Ponting is the first name which comes to the mind. But, there is another Australian which surpasses him. Her name is Meg Lanning. 5 world cup titles as a captain, and with innumerable records to her name, she made the Australian team invincible. She came, she conquered and she silently left at a mere age of 31, as she announced her retirement today. Here's an article written by me to honour the greatest captain of all time.

Why Maxwell's innings was the greatest of all time

Yesterday, Glenn Maxwell played the greatest knock in the history of ODI cricket. In a remarkable innings showing exemplary bravery, grit, determination and endless fighting spirit, he weaved magic with his bat. While the world congratulates him, some people stated that they didn't expect any innings like this from Maxwell. In this article, I have shared why I believe that if only person who could've pulled a victory from that point, that was Maxwell.

Ruthless India thrash a dominant South African team

Ruthless Indian team defeated one of the favourites South Africa by a huge margin of 243 runs. Clinical performance from the team was yet again evident, as the star studded Protea lineup succumbed to Indian aggression. Clearly , India is the best team amongst those playing this tournament. And one would hope to see the same going ahead in crucial matches

On his 35th birthday, Kohli equals Sachin's record for most ODI centuries

Standing tall in the high voltage match against South Africa, Virat Kohli equalled the record of most Odi centuries. And there couldn't be any better occasion than his birthday to reach his 49th century equalling the record of his idol Sachin Tendulkar. Heartiest congratulations King Kohli. It's a day when King meets God ❤️

Pandya ruled out of the World Cup, Prasidh Krishna named as a replacement

Hardik Pandya to miss the remaining world cup, owing to the injury he suffered in Pune. Prasidh Krishna is named as his replacement. Some might argue as Axar to be named as a replacement, but the main question lies on why India does not have anyone like Hardik Pandya who can be a fast bowling allrounder.

Conway's heartwinning gesture in Pune

Devon Conway is an exceptional player of the cricket ball. And more importantly, he is an even better human being. His small yet beautiful gesture towards a fan in Pune was showed his care for the fans and spectators. Since the incident was not captured on camera, it did not garner attention. Fortunately, I was in the exact stand where it all happened. Hence, sharing the article about the beautiful gesture from Conway in this article written for him

India enters into the semi finals with a huge victory

Defeating Srilanka by a huge margin of 302 runs, Indian team has stormed into the finals of the tournament. A clinical performance from India in all the departments, helped India notch a historic win. The batters posted a good total, and the bowlers did the job of rattling the Srilanka innings for a mere 55 runs. With the increased confidence, the Men in Blue look favourites for the tournament.

Ecstacy continues for India, and so does agony for England

Ecstacy continues for India as they remain unbeaten with 6 consecutive victories. On the other hand, agony grabbed minds of English team and fans, as they continued their horrid run. Contrasting contest led to Men in Blue top the chart, with almost sealing their semi final spot, and the defending world champions English team at the bottom of the table almost confirming their exit in from their forgetful campaign.

England: The worst defending champions ever?

With 4 humiliating losses in 5 matches, clearly England is the worst defending champions ever in the history of the game. Poor planning, over confidence, under preparation and unnecessary excuses are the primary reasons for their underperforrmance. And to counter that, some English players have blamed Indian pollution as the reason. Wonder why pollution doesn't play a role in 2 month long IPL where English play for money?

Ind vs Pak 2022: When leather touched wood for a brief moment, giving memories for lifetime

Out of the 22 guys playing that day, Harris Rauf had played the most matches at MCG. He breathed fire that day. And Virat responded him in style. A six off a bouncer, with a straight bat, ahe. 28 were required off 8 balls showed what champion Virat is. A brief moment between the English wood and the red leather, gave a memory which cricket fans would cherish forever

Netherlands vs South Africa: A fluke win?

Netherlands defeated world cup favourites South Africa, resulting in 2nd upset of the tournament. A clinical performance from Dutch team yielded them results. However, few fans term this victory as a fluke. But not many know the real reason and the thorough preparation the Dutch team has done coming in the world cup. Their performances since the past year have improved due to the process they have followed. To know more about what and how they did it, do read this article

India Bangladesh Preview: Easy win or chance of an upset?

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, is open from 3 sides and has a big stand on one side. The open 3 sides allow the breeze flowing, and could help the seamers under the floodlights in the second innings. If India bats first, they have great winning chance, but if Indian bats second and Bangla batters score good in first innings, the pitch could play a role. The pitch supporting swing under lights could help left armed Mustafizur Rahman, and could help Bangladesh, resulting in an upset.

Gautam Gambir: World cup hero, a great batter and an undervalued captain

Gautam Gambhir is the one of the reasons for India's cricketing success. Instrumental in 2007 T20 and 2011 world Cup finals, he set the tone for India's triumphs. A born leader, a great batter and an undervalued captain, Gambhir turns 42 today. Here's an article to honour the legend the respect he truly deserves ❤️

Men in Blue clinch to a clinical victory continuing the winning streak

Backed by a mammoth 130000 supporters, Men in Blue continued their winning streak against arch rivals Pakistan. On 8th consecutive occasion in ODI World cups, Indian team emerged victorious in the high voltage match. Spearhead Bumrah and skipper Rohit Sharma continued their good performances to power the team to a victory

A bias towards India Pakistan match

No opening ceremony for the world cup was already a disappointment for cricket fans. Furthermore the ceremony for the only match between India and Pakistan just made matter worse for everyone who watches the sports. It's led to supporters think on whether just the high voltage match between is too important for the hosts, rather than the entire tournament. The bias should strongly be condemned. What are your views on this?

Indian skipper owns the country's capital

The top scorer of the previous world cup, Rohit Sharma led his team from the front with a phenomenal century. He owned lit the Delhi stadium with his six hitting abilities. In process, he went a mile ahead to shatter many records

IOC accepts proposal to include cricket in Olympics

IOC accepted the inclusion of cricket in Los Angeles Olympics happening in 2028, leaving the players and fans in joy. Hopefully this Olympics help the world looks at the game.

Ambidexterity: A rare skill in cricket

Sybrand Engelbretch's throws with his left as well as right arms took the commentators in surprise. Ambidexterity is one of the most rare phenomenon in the gentlemen's game. Be it David Warner batting right handed, or Engelbretch throwing ball with both arms, there are many players who have done it. Here's an article to speak about different kinds of ambidextrous cricket players, and how they can be categorised.

Class, flamboyance and discipline fetches India their first victory

Class of KL Rahul and flamboyance of Virat Kohli helped India start the world cup campaign on a higher note. With a tournament like world cup happening in India, the stakes are already at its peak, and this victory will help Indian team uplift the confidence.

Shreyanka Patil lits up WCPL with a 4-wicket haul

Shreyanka Patil became the first player to grab a 4-wicket haul in Women's Carribbean Premier League. Earlier she became the first and the only Indian to be selected in the league. The star for Indian un Emerging Asia Cup, she continues her purple patch of form going ahead. Congratulations to her, and hoping to see similar performances from our stalwart.

How an insult in 1983 world cup led to foundation of Asia Cup

Asia Cup is a tournament loved by many cricket fans across the globe. But little did everyone know that this tournament was started out of a rebellion. An insult of Indian board President in the 1983 final, eventually led to the formation of Asia Cup. Asia Cup is an interesting story of what one can do to accomplish his dreams. On the occasion of this Asia Cup, here's an article which shares the interesting story of how an insult led to formation of the tournament

Mitch Marsh leads from front to power an Australian victory

Australia demonstrated their all' round abilities, which powered them to a huge victory against Proteas. Skipper Mitchell Marsh uplifted the spirits of a young Aussie team having 6 debutants. He was instrumental in the victory with a sensational half century, and so was a young debutant Tanveer Sangha who scalped 4 on his debut. Aussies are reiterating the fact that yet again they are becoming the beasts, right ahead of the world cup

Asia Cup squad announced, Tilak included, Rahul and Iyer return to squad

Indian squad for Asia Cup 2023 is announced today, and there are a few surprises in the squad. Tilak Varma makes his way into the squad, while KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer return to the side going for the tournament. While Tilak's inclusion is thought to be a test for him prior to world cup, it has sparked a debate asking if why he is given a chance in spite of not having played any ODIs. The decision seems perfect to me, as if it works, it might solve India's number 4 woes in the world cup, and might also add the left right batter balance in the squad.

Ruturaj's half century helps India seal the series

Ruturaj Gaikwad's half century, Rinku Singh's quickfire innings of 38 runs, Prasidh Krishna's fiery spell, Bumrah's sensational economy were the pioneers of the second victory for Indian team. With the victory, India have sealed the series. Still some areas to work on, but the positives have outnumbered the issues for India Today, who will look to see the same in the next match

Bumrah's comeback and great signs

Bumrah's return to international circuit is extremely pleasing to Indians. And he announced it in style by scalping 2 wickets right in the first over on his return. In process he also became the first Indian captain to be awarded man of the match on captaincy debut. What's more to add is his leadership skills look better, and if true, these are great signs for the team going ahead.

When Mithali's spectacular double hundred saved Indian defeat

Mithali Raj is a name which needs no introduction. She is the face of women's cricket across the globe. A great servant to Indian cricket, she contributed in every way possible for the team for a career of 2 decades. This story is about a 19 year old Mithali Raj who scored a magnificent double century on this day to help India save the match. It was the first instance of a double century for India in women's cricket, and it had to come from the queen of cricket.

Lord's 2021: When India showed England "Hell"

Lord's 2021 test victory is one of the most special test victories of Indian team. The team, led by Virat Kohli played their heart out to win the match from the jaws of defeat. A century from Rahul, Bumrah-Shami partnership, Virat's tactical declaration were all responsible for this victory. But most importantly, it was Kohli's India which wanted to show "Hell" to England, which produced a heavenly victory for Men in Blue 💙

On the Independence day, let's revisit the first independent India's test victory

15 August, 1947 was the day when India beamed with pride as an independent sovereign state. Lot of things changed for India once the British rule was over. One of the few good things British did was the introduction of cricket in India, a sport which India would rule later on. However India's prowess was not achieved overnight. Small steps by former cricketers, led it to where it is today. And the first such step was the first ever independent Indian test victory. It was even more special to see this victory coming against a country, which earlier ruled India.

Is too much cricket killing the interest of fans?

Already the performance of Indian cricket is disappointing for the fans. And if this was not enough, further scheduling of the matches would add reasons for fans to lessen the amount of cricket they watch. Looking at the schedule till March 2024, Indian team is going to have at least 60 playing days, which means on an average on every 3rd day there will be a match till March 2024, followed by IPL. The excitement of the fans to watch new series is affected by these many matches. Is too much cricket killing the interest of the fans ? What are your views on this ?

Series loss: A necessary eye opener

West Indies defeated India in the T20 series 3-2. The series thought to be an easy one for Men in Blue, turned to be otherwise. It's a tough pill to swallow for the Indians, and was an eye opener to the team which boasts of world class players. Hopefully this loss will help the team work on the issues to address it and be a better version of themselves.

Prithvi Shaw slams century, continues to impress in Royal London One day cup

Prithvi Shaw hit an unbeaten century against Durham today, enabling his team to win big. 3 days back, he had hit the headlines for hitting a magnificent double century. He seems to be in great rhythm and those are great signs for him and Indian team.

Has India solved their left handed batter crisis?

Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are proving their worth in the Indian squad. While Jaiswal has proved it already in tests and T20s , Tilak has shown great temperament and his class in shortest format of the game. On this left handers day, can we say that India has found their answers to the left handed batters crisis in the form of these two?

Jaiswal announces his arrival in T20Is

Jaiswal and Gill star the Indian chase in style, as the team wins the 4th T20 by 9 wickets. With it Yashasvi, who had a dream debut in tests marked his arrival in T20s

Hardik Pandya : The failed International captain

Hardik Pandya is one of the finest players India has ever found. However when it comes to his captaincy, he is never that successful. There is definitely something wrong in the way he thinks, as it has cost India few matches. His recent gesture of denying Tilak Varma to reach to his 2nd half century has infuriated the fans, and rightly so.

Tilak Varma : A promising star and great prospect

While most of the team has failed to make their mark, Tilak Varma has announced his arrival at the international stage. He looks all set to face bigger challenges, and bring laurels to the team and the country. His intent is spot on, and so is his technique. He doesn't succumb to the pressure, as seen in 2022 IPL and the two T20I's he is been a part of. In a nutshell, it looks like he will be having a successful career.

Mumbai Indians New York win the inaugural MLC

The joint most successful franchise in history of IPL, has won the inaugural edition of MLC in United States. Stand-in skipper Nicholas Pooran's magnificent century took the MI New York team to the title. With it, the Mumbai Indians have added another feather in their cap.

Disappointment continues for Indian fans

The 2nd ODI against West Indies had a disappointing outcome for the Indian fans. The past few months have really been disappointing for the Indian fans. And it continues even now. Some serious measures are needed to uplift the team performances , and the morale of fans.

Pathetic umpiring, and equally bad sportsmanship from Harmanpreet

Poor umpiring was definitely a reason for players to get frustrated, however players should have a better understanding of how to react in situations like these, as it gives a wrong example to youngsters watching the game. A really good match, unfortunately will be only remembered for pathetic umpiring, as well as poor sportsmanship from Indian captain

India tie the final match and series with Bangladesh Women

Women in Blue tie the series with Bangladesh Women. But shouldn't there be a super over in a series final considering that significant amount of time was spent due to rains ?

India storm into the finals of Emerging Asia Cup

Indian emerging men's team storm into the finals of Emerging Asia Cup, by defeating Bangladesh in a low scoring match

Kohli slams century in his 500th match, becomes first one to do so

Virat Kohli is known for shattering records. And today, he shattered another one, by becoming the only person to hit century in the 500th international match. He achieved it by slamming a century against West Indies, showing the world that he still has the hunger to score.

Harsha Bhogle: The Voice of Cricket

Players make game look better, and commentators make game sound better. If one has to choose the best commentator, Harsha Bhogle is undoubtedly the first name which can come to anyone's mind. Voice of cricket has made the game interesting right since he was 19 years old, and he continues to do it today as he turns 62 years old

Jemimah's all round performance power India to a victory

Playing a magnificent knock of 86 runs while batting, and scalping 4 Bangla wickets for mere 3 runs, Jemimah's all round performance helps India win against Bangladesh women

When Smriti hit the headlines for the first time

Throwback to October 2013, when Smriti became first Indian woman to hit a double century in one-day, when she played a knock of 224 runs in 150 deliveries against Gujarat. This was the first time she was in the headlines, something, which she did for most of her life.

Batting woes continue for Women in Blue

Indian women's team continue to struggle with the bat, as Bangladesh register their first victory against Indian team

Ruturaj to lead India in Asian Games 2023

Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead the squad for Men in Blue in Asian Games 2023 happening in China. It's a wonderful opportunity for him to improve, but he shouldn't just be restricted to second-string team.

A dominant Indian win

Ravichandran Ashwin rattled West Indies with his 7-wicket haul, propelling India to a dominant win.

When boundary count denied New Zealand the world cup

4 years ago, a stupid rule decided the fate of world cup, in spite of both the teams scoring same even in super over. England rejoiced, and Newzealand were left distraught. Thankfully the rule doesn't exist in ICC knockouts, but still many rules like such are existing , which need to be changed for good of the game

Yashasvi Jaiswal: An inspiration

Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a century on his debut. But his journey was never easy. He faced tremendous hardships. Without proper shelter, he slept in tents. He had to sell panipuri for helping his finances. But he never gave up. And he succeeded. His tale will continue to inspire everyone setting an example. Congratulations to him for a dream debut

Century on debut for Yashasvi, joins the elite list

Yashasvi Jaiswal joins the elite list of Indian cricketers to score a century on test debut.

What changed after 2002 Natwest final win for India ?

21 years back, Ganguly and his men pulled off one of the finest victory for India. The Natwest 2002 series win was just the beginning of India's never giving up attitude, which transformed Indian cricket.

Ash: Born to win

Ravichandran Ashwin has reached to a landmark of 700 wickets. He is a boon for Indian cricket, since his inclusion in the side.

Shafali, Deepthi help Women in Blue pull a miraculous win

5 wickets in the last 8 balls, and Women in Blue pull off a miraculous victory in a low scoring thriller

Sunil Gavaskar: Epitome of class and concentration

Sunil Gavaskar is a legend of the game. He faced most fearsome bowlers without a helmet, and thrashed them to create records. Gavaskar was epitome of class, and concentration

Pushkar Sharma's century magnificent helps Ruaraka A win big

Pushkar Sharma is ruling the NPCA 50 over league. Last match it was his 7-wicket haul with a hat-trick, and today it was his magnificent century which is helping his team win big.

Rayudu: The unluckiest Indian cricketer

A talented player, who went underutilised due to BCCI's politics, Ambati Rayudu is one of the unluckiest players to have played for Team India

Rayudu withdraws from Major League Cricket

Ambati Rayudu, who was selected for Texas Super Kings will no more be a part of Major League Cricket to be played in United States. The decision reportedly comes after a change of policy by Indian board.

When Ganguly infuriated British for the first time

Interesting story of Sourav Ganguly. Sourav Ganguly, one of the most loved Indian captains defeated England many times. However, it was one of the occasions, which infuriated the British the most.

Sourav Ganguly: The Prince who built an empire

If India is enjoying being one of the top teams today, the major reason for it was Sourav Ganguly, who inculcated the fighting spirit in the team. He provided the team a perfect launch pad, which was used by other captains to take team to greater heights.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni: The golden captain of India

On the occasion of MS Dhoni, let's discuss on what qualities makes him the most successful captain on India

Steve Smith story: Came as a replacement of Warne, and trying to be Bradman

One of the all time best batters for tests, Steve Smith is playing his 100th test match today. What's more astonishing is the fact that he started as a leg spinner, and now is one of the best batters. His journey is amazing in itself. Congratulations to him for 100 tests.

Selective outcry: A permanent English and Australian thing

England and Australia does everything possible for a win, whether it is ethical or not. But when the opposite team uses rules to their advantage, these two nations do have a problem. They cry foul about it. Selective outcry is imbibed deeply in the English and Australians

A gutsy Ben Stokes who makes tests interesting

Ben Stokes is a key player for England, but more importantly, he is necessary to revive the tests

Shreyanka Patil to play in the CPL, becomes first Indian to play in Women's CPL

After her heroics for ACC women's emerging Asia Cup and WPL, Shreyanka Patil is all set to play for Women's CPL becoming the first Indian to do so.

1983 World Cup victory : When a billion rejoiced for the first time

India is a country where cricket is the biggest celebrated festival. Cricket is so much into the minds of Indians, that they don't even require a proper grounds to play the game.

Ruturaj , Jaiswal included in the Test squad for West Indies tour

Ruturaj, Jaiswal, Mukesh included in the squad for Indian tour of West Indies. Pujara dropped from the side, whereas Rahane to be the vice captain

2013 Champions Trophy and a decade long wait

On one side , it's a happy day for India , but on the other side it's a 10 year long wait for the next ICC title, which is yet to come

When Sandeep Patil gifted India a berth in final, on his mother's birthday

The semifinal of 1983 between India and England was one to remember for Indian fans. Mohinder Amarnath was the man of the match for India, but it was Sandeep Patil's quickfire knock in the end which sealed things for India. It was also his mother's birthday that day, and he gave her and his motherland the best gift , a place in the finals.

When Harleen Deol's stunning catch went viral in United States

Harleen Deol , who celebrates her birthday today, pulled of a stunning catch back in 2021. On 10th July 2021, Harleen Deol grabbed a phenomenal catch, which was loved by the cricket lovers worldwide.

Indian women lift emerging women's Asia Cup

Kanika Ahuja' all-round performance, and Shreyanka's heroics with the ball helped India win the ACC women's emerging Asia Cup

Did the early declaration cost England the match ?

England were very much in the game since the beginning, but did the early declaration cost them the game?

अर्शिन कुलकर्णीच्या अष्टपैलू खेळीने नाशिक टायटंसचा पुणेरी बाप्पा वर विजय

नाशिक विरुद्ध पुणे सामन्यात अर्शिन कुलकर्णी ने अष्टपैलू कामगिरी करत 117 धावा करून आणि 4 गडी बाद करून सर्वांनाच मंत्रमुग्ध केले

Kenya Star Pushkar Sharma to play for Purple Caps

Indian origin Kenyan star Pushkar Sharma to play for Purple Cap in Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj Premier League, Nairobi

Kapil Dev's magical 175 which shaped the world cup dream

On this day in 1983: Kapil Dev’s 175 bails India in must-win World Cup match against Zimbabwe

Kieron Pollard to lead Mumbai Indians in United States

Kieron Pollard set to lead a star studded Mumbai Indians New York in the Major Cricket League happening in the Unites States

Bangladesh registers the biggest win of 21st century

Bangladesh registers the biggest win of 21st century, and the 3rd largest overall , as they defeat Afghanistan by a huge margin of 546 runs

Ashes: A senseless declaration or a tactical masterstroke?

England declared the innings right on the first da, when they could have batted till all their batters were out. Was the declaration done in a haste ?

Ambati Rayudu to play for Texas Super Kings in United States

After announcing his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, Ambati Rayudu is all set to join Texas Super Kings for Major League Cricket in the United States

महाराष्ट्र प्रिमियर लीगची धमाकेदार सुरुवात

पुणेरी बाप्पाने विजयाने केली महाराष्ट्र प्रीमियर लीगची सुरूवात

When Windies avenged their first ever world cup match defeat

It was a time when West Indies were ruling cricket. They had monopoly over the world cups , as they emerged as champions in 1975 as well as 1979.

महाराष्ट्र प्रीमियर लीग : एक सुरुवात

18 एप्रिल 2008 रोजी , IPL, अर्थात इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग चा पहिला सामना खेळला गेला. आणि बघता बघता आयपीएल ने देशाचाच नव्हे तर संपूर्ण जगाचं लक्ष वेधून घेतलं. याच आयपीएल मुळे बीसीसीआय वर लक्ष्मी ची प्रसन्न झाली आणि बीसीसीआय जगातला सर्वात श्रीमंत क्रिकेट बोर्ड बनला.

A team called Australia

Cricket has a beautiful history. A game which started back in 18 th century, has now transformed into one of the most popular sports across the globe. It's been more than a century since the game is played with defined set of rules and regulations, which makes the game interesting.

Shreyanka's heroics help India pull a massive win

India started the ACC women's emerging teams Asia Cup with a bang. A strong victory over Hong Kong ensured that the confidence of the team is on a high. A small target of 35 runs given to India was chased down in 5.2 overs. The star performer for India was Shreyanka Patil.

Is IPL really the culprit behind the ICC tournament's failure for India?

India is one of the most prominent names in cricketing world. A team which the world took seriously after the 1983 heroics, established it's domination around the end of 1st decade in 21st century. Having won 2 world cups, 2 champions trophy and the inaugural edition of T20 world cup, they are 2nd most successful team after Australia in terms of ICC trophies.

What went wrong for the Indians in WTC Final

Test cricket is the oldest and the longest format of the gentlemen's game. Only having skills and great technique doesn't help one win test matches.

So close, yet so far-The Indian story

"So close , yet so far " has been the tale for Team India in ICC events since the past decade. It's been a decade since the Champions Trophy victory in 2013, and since then it's been a long long wait for Indian fans to rejoice the moment of having an ICC trophy. Every ICC trophy looked like a dream in the initial stages (barring 2021 T20 world cup), and ended being a nightmare in the knockouts.

When an "Underdog India" defeated 2 times world champions

9th June 1983, exactly 40 years ago, Indian team led by Kapil Dev managed to upset the 2 time world champions ,who got defeated for the very first time in history of world cups. A victory, which shook the world of cricket. A victory which made sure everyone is alteast following updates of Team India since then. A victory that made a statement saying that the mighty West Indies could also be defeated in a world cup match. A match which was delayed due to rain initially, witnessed the thunderstorms by India that day.

WTC final and a chance to redeem

While Team India are raring to go for the WTC final today, the wounds of 2021 WTC final still continue to haunt the team and the fans. The glimpses of the pitch shared on social media bring back the memories of the final of the inaugral edition of World Test Championship.

Ajinkya Rahane : The Invincible

Ajinkya Rahane, the embodiment of grace and resilience, has carved a special place for himself in the world of cricket. With his elegant batting style and impeccable technique, he has captivated fans worldwide. Whether facing the fiercest of bowling attacks or leading his team through challenging circumstances, Rahane remains a symbol of composure and dependability.