Just how commonly has one heard and perhaps for countless many years that for as long as there’s true love, age is hardly a factor?  In other words, age hardly matters where there is true love.  But the moment you throw a cricketing spin or construct to the age old slice of wisdom, perhaps it only appears to make more sense.  How about- for as long as you have true love for the game, age is hardly a factor?  And if that’s true, then perhaps it best explains a certain Sally Barton. For age in her case, it must be said, hardly seemed to be of any contention where it cam ..read more

(Image source– Twitter/ X) The secret to any kind of success is attributed to the one word called confidence. Confidence to conquer every adversity amid soaring to the finish line in any race of life. Much like every race in life and more so in cricket, confidence is the invisible force that propels a player to execute shots with finesse, bowl with precision, and field with agility.  It’s the belief in one’s abilities that transforms potential into performance on the field. And a player who undo ..read more

The encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore last night at Chinnaswamy Stadium was more than simply a cricket match; it was a display of strength and skill. A stunning total of 549 runs, scored in just 40 overs, lighted up the scoreboard. The way the batters were effortlessly sending the ball hurtling over the boundary lines time and time again gave the impression that they were playing a completely other game. The atmosphere pulsed with excitement and expectation as 38 sixes fell on the field. Even more amazing is the fact that this was not an isolated incident. T ..read more

When Sanju Samson steps onto the cricket field, there’s a certain tension in the air – a mix of talent and inconsistency that seems to follow him like a shadow. Despite his undeniable skill, there’s always a lingering doubt about whether he can truly harness it consistently. Yet, there’s something captivating about Samson’s name, invoking both admiration and curiosity among cricket enthusiasts. His journey in cricket has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, marked by thrilling highs and unexpected lows. It’s a narrative that grips fans worldwide, drawing them into the captivating story ..read more

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who are currently languishing in ninth place in the points table, are a reflection of the many difficulties they are facing as the IPL season progresses. The team’s performance in only one of its four games has left fans perplexed and wondering what’s wrong. RCB appears to be having trouble establishing a rhythm on the field, as evidenced by their erratic bowling spurts and fragile batting collapses. Supporters get irritated when they see their team miss out on chances and lose most of the time. Cricket fans are still concerned about the team’s problems for t ..read more

You can’t help but notice Mayank Agarwal’s batting struggles amidst all of the IPL excitement. It’s unexpected and demoralizing, similar to witnessing an experienced marathon runner trip over a stone. You can’t help but wonder what’s going wrong with this gifted batter. The strain grows with each innings, and Agarwal’s failure to settle into a rhythm is increasingly evident. Fans like us can only hope for that one breakthrough moment in which his bat regains its previous majesty, but the uncertainty never goes away. In a team full of hitters who can hit for the moon, fans argue over Agarwal’s ..read more

The Rajasthan Royals are one of the elite teams in the IPL, who have had the greatest set of players since the inception of the Indian Premier League. The late legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne was the real ‘Royal’ of the team back in 2008 and led the team to win their maiden IPL title in the inaugural season of the league.  While there’s always a fuss about fast bowlers in the IPL, the Royals traded the Indian seamer Avesh Khan from Lucknow Super Giants for Devdutt Padikkal, which has proven to be the most rewarding for the Rajasthan teams, given the way he has improved his lengths. Sinc ..read more

As the sun sets on one chapter of Chennai Super Kings’ illustrious history, it rises on a new era. The passing of the captaincy baton from MS Dhoni to Ruturaj Gaikwad signifies not just a change in leadership, but a pivotal moment in the franchise’s journey. In a sudden announcement that sent shock-waves through the cricketing world, MS Dhoni revealed his decision to pass the captaincy baton for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). After years of leading the team with unwavering determination and unmatched strategic prowess, Dhoni’s decision marks the end of an era for CSK. As fans ..read more

The IPL 2024 game in Hyderabad last night between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians will never be forgotten. Unlike any previous T20 match we’ve watched, it was a run feast. Both sides amassed a massive 523 runs in just 40 overs. Who would have guessed that in such a brief game, we would see nearly 500 runs?  With an amazing 38 sixes in the match, it was the high point of the action! The record number of sixes in a Twenty20 match is that. Both sides were consistently hitting the ball out of the park, making it a slugfest. Each team was vying with the other to score more runs th ..read more

Nostalgia in cricket is like the murmur of an old radio, broadcasting the echoes of bygone matches, where each crack of the bat and each cheer from the crowd reverberate through time. It fills the collective consciousness of fans either with tears of joy or the torment of desolation with victory and defeat being two sides of the same coin. Well, nine summers back to date, a South African born New Zealander, Grant Elliott played the innings of his life to surmount his adopted country over his home nation. Yes, we are talking about the 2015 World Cup semi ..read more